Justice League Universe Podcast

Batmobile's entrance to the batcaveBatman without the cowlTracking deviceLex Luthor and his KryptoniteSenator Finch invites Superman to the Capitol"Good is a conversation"Thanks to Alessandro ManiscalcoMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subreddit

Superman's strengthWas Superman too rough with Batman?Superman's ultimatumBatman's ironic threatShould Superman have gone after Lex's men instead of Batman?Thanks to Alessandro ManiscalcoTranscript of the EpisodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subredditPulpklatura on private vengeance in BvS

Batman aperch and affixing the trackerBatmobile designBatman killingCar chase actionWhy didn't Lex let Batman steal the Kryptonite?BONUS: Announcement on upcoming scheduleThanks to Alessandro ManiscalcoTranscript of the EpisodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subredditDiscussion of Lex's Motivations

Where is Clark Kent?"Goes back to Kansas, I suppose"Perry WhiteLois entrusts SwanwickWhat's the deal with Lex's special bullet?Responding to listener comments and questions (White Portuguese, Extended Cut, DC News)Thanks to Alessandro ManiscalcoTranscript of the episodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subreddit

Overall reactions to the Extended Cut of BvSThe African incidentLois's investigationClark's investigationThe Capitol tragedyOther extra tidbitsWhat would our personal cut of the movie be?Thanks to Alessandro ManiscalcoMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subreddit

Clark receives photographs at the Daily PlanetClark's rising tension with BatmanBruce tells Alfred about the KryptoniteBruce's 1% doctrineActing performances and editingQuestions about godThanks to Alessandro ManiscalcoTranscript of the EpisodeMan of Steel Answers (Kryptonite), Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subreddithttp://queen-rey-kenobi.tumblr.com/post/144192862947

DecryptionResponding to criticisms of the Knightmare sceneKnightmare Batman costumeDesert setting and ApokolipsConnections to various comic booksBatman onerTyrannical SupermanThe Flash's visit from the futureThanks to Alessandro ManiscalcoTranscript of the episodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scene 27Diana as an antiquities dealerGordian KnotsDiana's defeat of Bruce in the verbal reparteeNo, Diana was not trying to destroy the digital photographBruce and Diana's character developmentBONUS: Responses to more critics of BvS (starting around 13:40)Thanks to Alessandro ManiscalcoTranscript of the episodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subreddit, Critique of Rotten Tomatoes

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scene 26Clark investigating his Batman storyPress as the Fourth Estate (contrasting with the talking heads Superman montage)1938Superman's idealism (Mark Hughes article)Powerlessness in the major charactersBONUS: Responding to major criticisms of BvS (Part 1) -- starts at about 15:30Thanks to Alessandro ManiscalcoTranscript of this episodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subreddit

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scenes 24 and 25 Wallace Keefe's apartment contrasted with Lex's mansionLex is "just a man" and Wallace is "half a man"Quotes about Lex's character (Times of Israel)Listener question: What's your response to the critiques that Superman is too depressed?Superman as an introvert (tumblr link)Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco for his help on the analysis.Transcript of the episodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subreddit

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scenes 22 and 23Superman's character development during the fire rescue"Day of the Dead" musical scoreIronic imagery of the godlike Superman taking it in from his couch (joons.tumblr.com)Superman as glorified first responderReference to Superman: Peace on Earth (@superherospot)The talking heads debate about SupermanCasper Richter's thoughts on Superman's reflection and what we can learn from himBONUS: Listener questions about the ultimate cutThanks to Alessandro Maniscalco for his help on the analysis.Transcript of the EpisodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club Subreddit

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scene 21Clark covering the "let them eat cake" beat.Who is Prometheus?Lex's power-based breakdown.Bruce "can't stay down here."Clark and Bruce's discussion (Man of Steel Answers analysis).Clark tails Bruce.Diana shows up and shows up Bruce (part one).Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco for his help with the analysisTranscript of the episodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club Subreddit

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scenes 19 and 20Plot developments from Knyazev's phone dataWhy was Lois's scene inserted in the middle of Bruce's morning?Bruce and Alfred interactions and character developmentBruce is pointed toward Lex Luthor (and the audience is onto him more than Bruce is)Why does Bruce go through the Batcave before heading out in his civilian car? The Robin Suite and the decrepit Wayne Manor?Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco for his help with this analysis.Transcript of the episodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast

ALERT: I misspoke in Scene 17 and said Jonathan instead of Thomas Wayne. Please forgive the error.Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scenes 17 and 18Why did the filmmakers include several dream or vision sequences?What is the significance of Bruce's visit to the mausoleum?What are the main takeaways from Lois's first visit with Secretary Swanwick?BONUS: How would BvS have been different if it followed the typical three-act blockbuster movie structure?Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco for his help with this analysis.Transcript of the EpisodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, Pulpklatura

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scene 16Luthor and Finch's verbal battle. Why is the dialogue disjointed?The "Granny's Peach Tea" setup.When does Lex shift from Plan A to Plan B?We know about Lex's father, but what about his mother?What are the thematic interpretations of turning the painting upside down?BONUS: A list of thematic connections between Man of Steel and BvS.Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco for his help with the analysis.Transcript of the EpisodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, Thesis on Man of Steel

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scenes 14 and 15How does the underground fight fit with the falling motif?What do we learn about Batman's fighting style?How are we supposed to react to violence in BvS?What does the Daily Planet pitch meeting tell us about Clark's character arc and the theme of absolute right and wrong?Why does Lois pursuing the bullet story represent a new version of the Lois/Clark/Superman love triangle?Transcript of this episodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, Violence in BvS, Screen Rant Analysis

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scene 13Returning to the scout ship from Man of SteelLex's glory -- manipulating people to get what we wantsZod's fingerprints and Lex's cherry Jolly RancherPossible interpretations of Lex's characterLex's musical themeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, Hub City Review of BvS

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scenes 11 and 12How does Wallace Keefe's vandalism fit with Lex's plans?What are some ideas behind Superman's statue design?How does the Daily Planet react to the vandalism and what does it reveal about public sentiment to Superman?Theme: Power corrupts, but powerlessness can corrupt even more.Pacing issues: Why were these two scenes inserted into Lex's meeting with the Senators? What are people's pacing complaints for the first third of the movie?Transcript of the episodeMan of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, Pulpklatura

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scene 10The first scene with Lex Luthor.What is the foundation of Lex's character? What's the deal with his dad?How are "Ahoy-hoy" and East Germany related?Why does Lex ask the Senators for the import license?Why is the "kindness of monsters" line so brilliant?TranscriptMan of Steel Answers analysis of lex, Pulpklatura private vengeance, Suicide Squadcast

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scenes 8 and 9Scene 8 gives the audience some breathing room. The batcave uses suspension in a clever way.What do we learn about the goal of Bruce's detective work?What do we learn about Alfred?If Batman is operating under "new rules," what were the old rules?In Scene 9, Clark finally gets to cook, and he watches his first news report.I close the episode by making a few additional observations about scenes 1-7.Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast