Justice League Universe Podcast

Quick look back at the Batman-Superman fightTwo threat locations - scout ship and warehouseSuperman and Lois explaining the situation to BatmanBatman's rational and emotional appeal to SupermanBatman's promiseRising/falling motifThoughts from listenersThanks to Alessandro ManiscalcoTranscript of the EpisodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast@JLUPodcast on twitter

Griggs in a vulnerable position for a changeThe Joker in the kitchenWashington MonumentFlag and Enchantress's relationshipEnchantress and IncubusThe pacing and execution of Enchantress's motivationIncubus in the subway and gods in the novelizationReacting to the Honest Trailer for Suicide SquadThanks to Alessandra ManiscalcoTrascript of this episodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club Subreddit@JLUPodcast on twitter

This episode contains Sam's quick reactions to the Extended Cut of Suicide Squad, written and directed by David Ayer. Some of the pieces of extra footage were nice additions but others were probably best left out. Overall, the movie is largely the same -- the main strengths (and flaws) are all still intact.Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast@JLUPodcast on Twitter

Box office updateHarley Quinn to Waller: "Are you the devil?"Killer Croc internalizing his monsternessEl Diablo foreshadowingDeadshot's shooting range and list of demandsFlag pitches a team of soldiers instead of the SquadNo one believes the Waller storiesJoker's knife circleAyer's choice of roster for the SquadDC TPB giveaway and the number 23Thanks to Alessandro ManiscalcoTranscript of the episodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast@JLUPodcast on twitter

Batman takes Superman downYour parents and my parentsForce the world to make senseSuperman does bleed"Martha"Thoughts from listenersTerrio and a moment of shared humanityThanks to Alessandro ManiscalcoTranscript of the episodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast@JLUPodcast on Twitter

In this episode, Alessandro and I give our commentary on the extended cut of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, directed by Zack Snyder. We synchronize our playback to the moment right at the start when the leaf is floating right in front of the WB logo.Man of Steel Answers, Suicide SquadcastFollow @JLUPodcast on Twitter

The physical and visual setting of the fightFalling motif and above/below motifSuperman trying to talk to BatmanBatman's traps and the bat signalBatman on the edgeBvS and its positioning of violence (Pulpklatura)Comments from listeners - Michael, Sofia, CasperFear and braveryThe Dark Knight Returns connectionsBatman's true motivations in the fightThanks to Alessandro ManiscalcoTranscript of the episodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast@JLUPodcast on twitter

Transition from the Dossier IntroductionOversimplifying good and badThe "next war"The Squad as "monsters" (according to whom?)Enchantress's display of powersARGUS and Justice League DarkThanks to Alessandro ManiscalcoTranscript of the episodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subreddit

In this episode, Alessandro and I give our commentary on the full film of Man of Steel, directed by Zack Snyder for Warner Brothers pictures. We synchronize our playback at the 12 second mark of the movie, right when the WB logo is blocked from view.Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subredditThesis on Man of Steel

Amanda Waller and the Death of SupermanThe great world building thus far in the Justice League UniverseDeadshot and his daughterHarley as the Joker's QueenCaptain Boomerang and The FlashEl Diablo and his surrenderKiller Croc, the monsterEnchantress, the witchRick Flag and Waller's leverageThematic Analysis versus Comic Book AnalysisThanks to Alessandro ManiscalcoTranscript of this episodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subreddithttp://www.empireonline.com/movies/suicide-squad/suicide-squad-spoilers/ https://audioboom.com/channel/soundtrackingwithedithbowman

Scout ship activatedSuperman and Lois, "No one stays good in this world."Wonder Woman before the fightThe Flash, Aquaman, and CyborgLois and Perry's character arcBonus: Additional thoughts from listeners on Lex's helipad sceneThanks to Alessandro ManiscalcoTranscript of the episodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subreddit

Belle Reve and "The House of the Rising Sun"Deadshot doesn't have any friendsGriggs portrayed by Ike BarinholtzVengeance and holy ghost motifsHarley Quinn's gymnastics backgroundInitial set-up of Harley's characterTranscript of the episodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subreddit

Themes versus Subjects in LiteratureInitial thoughts about themes in Suicide Squad (recognizing love as a human connection, friendship over leverage)Waller as the villainComments on charactersConnections to the broader Justice League UniverseJohn Ostrander reviewMark Hughes reviewThemes in the JLUSam's Non-Spoiler Review with Jason BookThanks to @theLupeXperienc and @NickdeSemlyenTranscript of the episodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subreddit

Lex's use of LoisSuperman came backLex's villain monologueLex's wordplay and cultural referencesIs good a matter of perspective?The problem of evilEditing, music, and Superman and his motherThanks to Alessandro ManiscalcoTranscript of the episodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subreddithttp://captaindove.tumblr.com/post/144419877339/do-you-ever-think-about-the-contrast-between-lexs

Martha Kent and Nancy GraceBatman's meticulous fight preparationThe batsignal as an instigation for SupermanBatman as Lex's Knight"Every time we say goodbye" song connectionEverything coming up LexThanks to Alessandro ManiscalcoTranscript of the episodeSuicide Squad reviews: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2016/08/processing-suicide-squad-reviews.htmlMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subreddit

Clark's solitudeThe cairn on the mountainJonathan Kent and his storyAre humans inherently good or evil?Bruce in Wayne Manor@FrasesBR shared https://twitter.com/dcvsmarvelcomic/status/720599715461668864Mark Hughes articleThanks to Alessandro Maniscalco and also Trent Osborne and Casper RichterTranscript of the episodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subreddit

Bruce's training montageWonder Woman photo (@_TRonVin_ photo comparison)Lex with Zod's corpse in the scout shipIcarusDoomsday mythology (ComicBookResources confusion)Superman complicit and absentThanks to Alessandro ManiscalcoTranscript of the episodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subreddit

Connections and inferences from the LexCorp desctructionLex's reaction the batarangSuperman's crisis of confidence and loss of faithLois and the symbol of hopeThe scout ship command keyLex as LuciferNon-glorified violenceThanks to Alessandro ManiscalcoTranscript of the episodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subreddit

The framing of Superman's entryThe conclusion of Senator Finch's arc (http://www.audienceseverywhere.net/zack-snyders-superman/)A similar scene in Superman: Earth One (Volume 3)The impact of the tragedy on SupermanThe impact of the tragedy on BruceVengeance and Lex's master strokeThanks to Alessandro ManiscalcoTranscript of the episodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subreddithttp://pulpklatura.tumblr.com/post/141843209469/batman-v-superman-the-modern-revenge-tragedy

Martha Kent's parenting styleLois gets the story on the bulletProtests and news coverage at the CapitolLex and Finch outside the Senate hearingThe oldest lie in AmericaThanks to Alessandro ManiscalcoMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club