Justice League Universe Podcast

What is the name of Zack Snyder's Superman trilogy?Themes: How do we deal with loss? Collaboration is stronger than isolation. With support, one can come back from damage stronger than before. It is better to lead through inspiration than fear. Is humanity worth saving?Major characters: Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, the Flash, Cyborg, Superman, and Steppenwolf.Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/11/themes-and-characters-in-justice-league.htmlFollow @JLUPodcast on TwitterContributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd @NBegoSome scenes axed from the theatrical version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC_XYBWjsSwDC Cinematic Minute Review of Justice League: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dc-cinematic-15441890http://comicbook.com/dc/amp/2017/11/17/why-justice-league-cut-vulko-from-the-film/ http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2017/11/17/why_does_aquaman_s_trident_have_five_prongs.html

In this episode, we get ready for Justice League (directed by Zack Snyder) by collecting our thoughts on the major characters (Bruce Wayne, Diana Prince, Arthur Curry, Barry Allen, Victor Stone, Lois Lane, Clark Kent, and Steppenwolf). We also include 7 big questions that we have going into the movie.Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd @NBego@JLUPodcast on twitterTranscript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/11/preparing-for-justice-league-characters.html Short Recap of Batman v Superman: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/p/scene-by-scene-analyis-of-batman-v.html http://ew.com/movies/2017/08/10/justice-league-batman-plane-flying-fox/ https://twitter.com/SamWJo/status/930557775633006592 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/bleed-for-this-ciar-n-hinds-excalibur-a7656396.html

Diana's cloak and costumeDiana and Steve make a "deal"The sailboat at the dockDiana and Hippolyta say their farewells"You may never return"Reminder of the Ares mysteryAct 1 relationship building between Diana and SteveTranscript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/11/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scene-15.htmlContributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd@JLUPodcast on TwitterMan of Steel Answers: http://www.manofsteelanswers.com/53-wonder-woman/ Michael Schinke: https://notthepopularopinion.wordpress.com/2017/08/28/its-all-an-act/

Podcast updates and looking forward to Justice LeagueDiana's superhero moment of answering the call. -Patty JenkinsDiana's leap (and the bull, aka Zeus?)Emerging powers and connections to Man of SteelLasso, Shield, and the Godkiller swordThoughts from listeners -- Omesh, Gustav, and Wayne Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/11/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scene-14.htmlContributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd@JLUPodcast on TwitterPrepping for Justice League, BvS recap: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/11/prepping-for-justice-league-what-you.htmlDC Cinematic Minute: http://www.toooldmedia.com/category/podcasts/dceuminute/Supergirl Radio: http://supergirlradio.com/

This special episode of the Justice League Universe podcast features our Wonder Woman team's commentary on the film directed by Patty Jenkins and released by Warner Brothers pictures. Included in this commentary are Sam (@ottensam), Alessandro (@raveryn), Rebecca (@derbykid), and Sydney (@wondersyd).We start with some initial chatter about our reactions to the film but then we synchronize to the film at the 17 second mark, right when the WB logo disappears to black.@JLUPodcast

Epione notices Diana's healingBuilding up the Steve-Diana relationshipProduction design and luminescent waterReversing cinematic gender rolesThe watch and the time themeSteve and his father (foreshadowing Steve's death)Amazons as a bridge (connection with Man of Steel)MAJOR THEME: Do somethingSteve's "do something" message resonates with DianaMovement and editingSteve the reluctant hero (from Wayne Buck)Pearl and shell (Omesh Singh)Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/09/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scene-13.htmlContributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd@JLUPodcastDC Cinematic Minute: http://www.toooldmedia.com/category/podcasts/dceuminute/I Love That Movie The Big Lebowski: https://player.fm/series/i-love-that-movie/the-big-lebowski

Amazonian leadership and forms of inputDiana thinks it's Ares and the GermansHippolyta puts Diana down in her placeHippolyta says to "do nothing"Connections to the DCEU - parenting and optimismTRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/09/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scene-12.htmlContributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd@JLUPodcast

Using film, production design for the throne roomFlow and questions answeredLasso of HestiaDiana and Hippolyta's reactions to Steve's testimonyWeapons manufacturing in TurkeyFirst glimpses of General Ludendorff and Doctor MaruSteve's escape and airplane flightHippolyta's fearsReturning to some past critiques of scenes in the DCEUTRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/08/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scenes.htmlContributors: @ottensam @raveryn @wondersyd @derbykid@JLUPodcast

This episode features some final thoughts about Suicide Squad, directed by David Ayer, and then we answer a series of questions from listeners, covering the future of the DCEU, the history of the podcast, and other topics like comics and television.Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @wondersyd @NBego @derbykid@JLUPodcast on TwitterListen to our prior anniversary special for Batman v Superman: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jluniverse/episodes/2017-03-25T05_35_44-07_00

Rick Flag and June Moon are reunitedWaller is still alive and negotiates with the squadZoe and Floyd love each otherThings have changed at Belle ReveThe Joker breaks in to break Harley outAmanda Waller and Bruce Wayne compete in league formationTRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/08/jlu-scene-by-scene-suicide-squad-scenes_4.htmlContributors: @ottensam @raveryn @NBego@JLUPodcast

Diablo meeting EnchantressDiablo's people, his new familyIncubus, the unsurprising surpriseKiller Croc below and Katana saving BoomerangDiablo shows who he really isMinor editing critiquesDiablo and GQ sacrificesEnchantress reverts to her smokey formFinal fight in the fogHarley Quinn's conHate turns to loveTRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/08/jlu-scene-by-scene-suicide-squad-scenes.htmlContributors: @ottensam @raveryn @NBego@JLUPodcast

Blockbuster movie formula - inciting incidentAngelic imagery of DianaDiana's first encounter with a real manHeinberg on The Little MermaidThe simplicity of good guys and bad guysBattle on the beach, Amazon cavalryPatty Jenkins' use of slo-moHippolyta and Antiope in the fightAntiope dies, her relationship with MenalippeDiana's grievingAmazonian clothingTRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/07/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scenes_26.htmlContributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd@JLUPodcasthttp://www.savethecat.com/http://ew.com/movies/2017/05/19/wonder-woman-writer-little-mermaid-influence/  American Cinematographer: http://store.ascmag.com/category-s/343.htm 

The Squad's epic struttingKiller Croc going with the SEALsKatana and her husband's soulBoomerang and KatanaVisions from EnchantressDeadshot kills Batman, Harley and Joker domesticized, Flag and June, Diablo owns his pastPoor editingTRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/07/jlu-scene-by-scene-suicide-squad-scenes_24.htmlContributors: @ottensam @raveryn @NBego@JLUPodcast

Harley in the rain and a crack in her facadeThe team accepts Harley back, no questions askedEnchantress and Waller, tables turnedDeadshot and the squad learn that Waller and Flag are behind the crisisThe squad follows Deadshot into the barHonor among thievesDiablo's backstory and Harley's tough loveFlag opens up and releases his leverageThe squad's true formationTRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/07/jlu-scene-by-scene-suicide-squad-scenes_20.htmlContributors: @ottensam @raveryn @NBego@JLUPodcast

Remarks about last WW episodeDiana's training outfitThe first time she turns her face toward the skyDiana's diveSteve Trevor (Chris Pine)Diana rescuing Steve, Angel imageryMusical cue with the new Diana themeThe Germans finding the islandGarden of EdenTRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/07/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scene-7.htmlContributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd@JLUPodcast

Twist - it's Waller!Waller's excitement over Enchantress's armyThe Joker arrives and Harley is rescuedDeadshot makes a choice - friends over leverageThe Joker and Harley reunited (briefly)Waller gets another helo and gets capturedTRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/07/jlu-scene-by-scene-suicide-squad-scenes_13.htmlContributors: @ottensam @raveryn @NBego@JLUPodcasthttp://www.manofsteelanswers.com/47-suicide-squad/

Enchantress dancing (revisited)Harley on the elevatorBruce Timm comments on Harley unpredictabilityHarley hotpantsCritique of editing for the office fightEl Diablo finally unleashesHarley and Joker acid bathTRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/07/jlu-scene-by-scene-suicide-squad-scenes.html Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @NBego@JLUPodcastBruce Timm - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Is2A-VRZIoReedited Harley and Joker scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9mU8uzWXdQ50 Things Good About BvS - https://menarestillgoodblog.wordpress.com/2017/04/01/first-blog-post/

Revisiting the gods on Mount OlympusLegends of the AmazonsDiana at "age 12"Diana not being allowed to speakHippolyta and Antiope's debateAdult training - foreshadowing of future eventsThings aren't fairGal Gadot's first appearance on ThemysciraBracelet (aka gauntlet, aka vambrace) blastHow did our anticipations for the film hold up in hindsight?TRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/07/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scenes.htmlCONTRIBUTORS: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd@JLUPodcast http://collider.com/patty-jenkins-wonder-woman-interview/#ageMoS as birth of Superman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p5-14rjWUM

The squad still follows Flag's ordersChecking in on Bravo teamEnchantress's kiss and the Eyes of the AdversaryHarley's smash and grabDeadshot's reminder of his daughterJohn F. Ostrander Federal BuildingAwkward editingAmanda Waller as the unknown objectiveDCEU thoughts about gods and saving humanityTranscript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/06/jlu-scene-by-scene-suicide-squad-scenes.htmlContributors: @ottensam @raveryn @NBego@JLUPodcast http://www.manofsteelanswers.com/53-wonder-woman/

Diana's bedroomHippolyta and the merits of fighting and warHistory lesson -- the Greek GodsAres and Zeus (but no goddesses)George Perez Gods and MortalsMusical hints of SupermanDiana begins her trainingMany gifts from the GodsTranscript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/06/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scenes.htmlContributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd@JLUPodcastMyth of redemptive violence: https://www.ravenfoundation.org/wonder-woman-myth-redemptive-violence-ravencast/Lakoff paternal vs. maternal: http://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=493615864MOSAIC: http://www.manofsteelanswers.com/i-walked-away-from-mankind-explained/