The Weekly Substandard | A nerdcast on movies and pop-culture

On this latest episode, the Substandard unravels The Mummy and questions the feasibility of a Dark Universe. But what other Extended Universes would we like to see? A Garry Marshall Universe, of course! JVL praises Rafa Nadal, Vic enjoys Virgin America, and Sonny rants against avocado toast, all on this week’s Substandard.

In this latest micro episode, the Substandard reflects on the passing of Adam West and ranks the Batmen from best to worst. Sonny and Vic embrace West’s campy take on the Caped Crusader. Jonathan has a slightly different take. Pow! Bam! Zap! All on the latest Substandard!

In this latest episode, the Substandard gets lassoed into reviewing Wonder Woman—is it the best thing to come out of the DC Comics Extended Universe? Is it better than Chav King Arthur? Jonathan brings a surprise to the studio—complete with sound effects! Sonny is not amused. Vic gets stranded in Texas—and rescued by Real Americans. All on this week’s Substandard!

And another thing! The Substandard goes off on what drives us nuts in movie theaters. From cell phones to screen masking to the sticky floors of yesteryear, it’s an airing of grievances, all on this latest mini episode of the Substandard.

In this new episode, the Substandard reviews Pirates of the Caribbean and Baywatch. Who’s more overrated? Johnny Depp or the Rock? JVL admits he’s a watchaholic, Vic has a soft spot for Donnie Brasco, and Sonny takes a hard line on thievery. Plus tales from the zoo, getting action at Action Park, and a Boss Baby update, all on this week’s Substandard!

In this latest micro-episode, the Substandard salutes our military and our favorite war movies. Sonny Bunch loves Inglourious Basterds and … Aliens? Vic and JVL remember meeting R. Lee Ermey, who explained how he landed the role of a lifetime in Full Metal Jacket. All on the latest Substandard!

Great Scott! In this week’s episode the Substandard discusses Alien: Covenant and the best (and not-so-best) of Ridley Scott. JVL admits he has “the sensibility of a 9-year-old girl.” Something hits Sonny in the head. You say ci-cay-da, Vic says ci-cah-da. Plus theme park terror and a word from our sponsor, all on this week’s Substandard!

It’s Burger Time at the Substandard. In this micro episode, we discuss the Harris poll putting Five Guys at the very top, ahead of In-N-Out. Sonny says Fact-check: True! JVL defines what makes a great burger. Vic adds a bit of history, from White Castle to the Nile—all on this micro-episode of the Substandard!

On this week’s episode, the Substandard reviews King Arthur: Legend of the Sword and the Guy Ritchie oeuvre—in other words, rankings! Sonny cleans his grill and suffers a terrible injury. JVL talks mages and +5 ice swords. Vic complains about breakfast in bed. Plus Powers Boothe and a word from our sponsor—all on this week’s Substandard!

The Substandard discusses Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2—it was great, it was good, it was terrible! JVL gives us a rundown of the Substandard Season One, Sonny’s theory on chain restaurants is challenged—by Sonny! Vic’s not afraid of “street meat.” Plus pizza rankings and a word from our sponsor, all on this week’s episode of the Substandard!

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