The Current Era Podcast

The Current Era Podcast

By Julien VargasTV & Film
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The Current Era Podcast episodes

  • The Batman Part 2 Delayed, The American Society of Magical Negroes Review, Teen Titans Live Action!

    In this episode, the hosts discuss various news and updates from the entertainment industry. They cover topics such as the re-release of A24 classics, Marvel and DC news, the title of Venom 3, the cancellation of Eternals 2, and the potential late-night TV career of Stephen A. Smith. They also mention an Allen Iverson documentary, the Star Wars Rogue Squadron film, and a Teen Titans movie. The hosts share their thoughts on these topics and provide insights into the industry. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including the Black Mirror sequel, Arnold Schwarzenegger as Santa Claus, Alan Richardson as Batman, Neve Campbell in Scream 7, Ready Player Two in development, and reviews of The American Society of Magical Negroes and Arthur the King. They also touch on the US House passing a bill to force TikTok to cut ties with its Chinese owner. The conversation concludes with trailer reviews for The Idea of You, The Crow remake, and Foolman.

    53 min
  • Borderlands Trailer, Mea Culpa Review, Superman Legacy no More?

    In this episode, the hosts discuss various news and reviews. They review the Demon Slayer: The Hoshira Training Arc Film and express their disappointment with its lack of new content. They also review Tyler Perry's 'Mea Culpa' and criticize its writing and directing. The hosts discuss the announcement of the John Wick spinoff movie 'Ballerina' and share their thoughts on the trailer for One Punch Man Season 3. They also discuss the upcoming final film in The Purge franchise. Overall, the hosts provide their opinions and insights on these topics. In this part of the conversation, the hosts review and discuss various movie trailers, including Dragon Ball, Freaknik, Shirley, Irish Wish, Boy Kills World, The Watchers, Borderlands, and Jurassic League. They also talk about the renaming of James Gunn's Superman Legacy to just Superman, Joe Manganiello potentially reprising his role as Deathstroke, and the decision to move away from the Kang storyline in Avengers 5. The conversation covers various topics including speculation on the future of the MCU, Kevin Feige's search for new characters and actors, uncertainty surrounding Pedro Pascal's return to The Mandalorian, possible actors to carry the MCU forward, controversy surrounding the Avatar: The Last Airbender collaboration with Fortnite, Hayden Christensen's idea for Anakin's Sith eyes in Star Wars, discussion on the Immaculate movie and Sydney Sweeney's involvement, trailer release for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erd Tree, controversy over floating heads in movie posters, Game of Thrones' original plan for final seasons, director's desire for Godzilla to fight another kaiju in the sequel, Sydney Sweeney's journey with the movie Immaculate, and discussion on the TMNT Mutant Mayhem movie and sequel announcement.

    1 hr 9 min
  • Madame Web is HILARIOUSLY bad, Fantastic Four Cast Confirmed, The Vince Staples Show on Netflix

    In this conversation, the hosts discuss various casting announcements and upcoming movies. They talk about the casting for the new Karate Kid movie, the Masters of the Universe live-action movie, and the Midnight Sun's movie. They also discuss the possibility of a live-action Miles Morales movie and the decision to not make another solo Hulk film. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the trailer for Deadpool and Wolverine and the cinematographer's comments on The Joker 2. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including the controversy surrounding the decision to end Superman and Lois, their review of The Vince Staples Show, the movie This Is Me Now starring Jennifer Lopez, the movie Bob Marley, One Love, and their thoughts on the movie Madame Web. In this episode, the hosts discuss recent trailers for Invincible Season Two and X-Men 97. They express their excitement for the upcoming seasons but find the trailers to be somewhat meaningless. The conversation then shifts to Xbox's new console and a rumored Mandalorian bounty hunter game. The hosts share their thoughts on these developments. Finally, they discuss the surprising news that actor Song Kang, known for his role in the Fast and Furious movies, is black. They express their disbelief and humorously speculate on the implications for his character in the franchise.
    00:00
    Introduction and Birthdays
    01:28
    Casting for the New Karate Kid Movie
    03:12
    New Masters of the Universe Live Action Movie
    04:00
    Project X Sequel in Development
    05:38
    Casting for El Fantástico 4
    06:37
    Casting for Project Double X
    07:42
    Casting for Midnight Sun's Movie
    08:44
    Hulk Will Not Get Another Solo Film
    09:58
    Live Action Miles Morales Movie Planned
    11:48
    The Cast of El Fantástico 4 Revealed
    19:22
    Amy Pascal's Comments on Two Movies Before Live Action Miles Morales
    22:21
    Deadpool and Wolverine Trailer Breaks Records
    29:47
    Cinematographer's Comments on The Joker 2
    31:21
    Superman and Lois Controversy
    36:16
    Review: The Vince Staples Show
    43:39
    Review: This Is Me Now
    47:52
    Review: Bob Marley, One Love
    49:32
    Review: Madame Web
    01:04:47
    Trailer Talk: Invincible Season Two and X-Men 97
    01:09:01
    Xbox's New Console and a Mandalorian Bounty Hunter Game
    01:10:26
    Surprising News: Song Kang's Ethnicity in Fast and Furious

    1 hr 13 min
  • Deadpool and Wolverine, Wicked, A Quiet Place: Day One and MUCH More

    The conversation covers various topics including Marvel MCU news, the improvised Vision death scene in Avengers Infinity War, Robert Downey Jr. almost playing Scarecrow in Batman Begins, Zolo Maradwainia returning as Blue Beetle in James Gunn's DCU, The Night Agent season 2 and Agon's Conquest Game of Thrones spin-off, Abbot Elementary season 4 renewal, Percy Jackson season 2, Elden Ring mobile version, Microsoft games on PlayStation, Disney and Fortnite partnership, Quiet On Set documentary, and the Knuckles show trailer and Sonic Universe. The hosts discuss various upcoming movie trailers, including Love Lies Bleeding, A Quiet Place: Day One, Twisters, Wicked: Part One, and Deadpool and Wolverine. They also talk about the new Oscar category for best casting and Bradley Cooper considering Adele and Beyonce for A Star Is Born. The episode ends with an announcement of Beyonce's Super Bowl Renaissance Act Two.
    00:00
    Introduction and Marvel MCU News
    03:00
    Improvised Vision Death Scene in Avengers Infinity War
    06:00
    Robert Downey Jr. Almost Played Scarecrow in Batman Begins
    09:00
    Zolo Maradwainia to Return as Blue Beetle in James Gunn's DCU
    11:00
    The Night Agent Season 2 and Agon's Conquest Game of Thrones Spin-off
    14:00
    Abbot Elementary Season 4 Renewal and Percy Jackson Season 2
    18:00
    Elden Ring Mobile Version and Microsoft Games on PlayStation
    23:00
    Disney and Fortnite Partnership and Quiet On Set Documentary
    29:00
    Knuckles Show Trailer and Sonic Universe
    33:26
    Discussion of upcoming movies
    36:06
    Review of Love Lies Bleeding trailer
    36:42
    Review of A Quiet Place: Day One trailer
    39:02
    Review of Twisters trailer
    40:39
    Review of Wicked: Part One trailer
    43:30
    Review of Deadpool and Wolverine trailer
    46:11
    Discussion of new Oscar category for best casting
    46:41
    Bradley Cooper considering Adele and Beyonce for A Star Is Born
    47:23
    Announcement of Beyonce's Super Bowl Renaissance Act Two

    49 min
  • Percy Jackson on Disney+ Full Review, Argyle, Avatar the Last Airbender on Netflix Changes and MORE

    n this conversation, we discuss various topics in the entertainment industry. They share their outlook on certain shows and movies, including Severance Season 2 and the Megamind sequel. They also discuss casting news, such as Millie Alcock as Supergirl and Sam Rockwell's potential return as Justin Hammer. The hosts review the animated show Arcane: League of Legends and the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series on Disney+. Overall, they express disappointment with the Percy Jackson adaptation and praise for Arcane's animation and world-building. The conversation covers disappointment with the Percy Jackson TV series, reviews of the movies 'The Underdog' and 'Argyle', discussion on the changes in the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series, Lil Dicky taking time off from his TV series, the possibility of a film sequel to The Office, details about the Universal Epic Universe theme park, discussion on the video games 'Rise of Ronin', 'Power World', and 'Sonic and Shadow Generations', and the sad news of Carl Weathers' passing.
    Time Stamps:
    00:00
    Introduction and Negative Outlook
    00:35
    Switched Negativity Roles
    01:24
    Severance Season 2 and Jim Carrey in Sonic 3
    02:00
    Idris Elba's Show Renewal and Black Mirror Spinoff
    03:16
    Den of Thieves 2 and Dune Messiah
    04:12
    28 Years Later Sequel and My Hero Academia Movie
    05:31
    Abbott Elementary Season 3 and Megamind Sequel
    06:52
    Tarot Horror Movie and Guy Ritchie's New Film
    07:58
    Supergirl Casting and Sam Rockwell's Return
    09:13
    Jeremy Renner's Return and John Watts' Departure
    10:26
    Arcane: League of Legends Review
    27:45
    Percy Jackson and the Olympians Review
    31:29
    Disappointment with the Percy Jackson TV series
    41:45
    Review of the movie 'The Underdog'
    42:31
    Review of the movie 'Argyle'
    48:00
    Discussion on the changes in the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series
    52:28
    Lil Dicky taking time off from his TV series
    53:48
    Possibility of a film sequel to The Office
    56:11
    Details about Universal Epic Universe theme park
    58:35
    Discussion on the video game 'Rise of Ronin'
    59:44
    Discussion on the video game 'Power World'
    01:00:31
    Discussion on the video game 'Sonic and Shadow Generations'
    01:02:28
    Sad news of Carl Weathers' passing

    1 hr 5 min

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