Bonus Episode 2: How Much Is Too Much?

Star Wars theme park coming to Disneyland and Disneyworld

"We’ve been charged with telling new stories for a younger generation because they deserve what we all had — a mythology to call their own." Disney's announcement of new Star Wars films, theme parks, TV shows, and other goodies have us wondering — how much is too much? Do we need a new Spider-Man, a Fantastic Four reboot, more Star Trek, and another Avengers film? Where do artistic endeavors end and commercial franchises begin? Why do these stories keep repeating, despite our fatigue, and how do we keep them relevant? Special guest, geeky photographer and host of the On Taking Pictures podcast Bill Wadman.

Episode 63: Netflix’s Daredevil, Daredevil vs. Gotham, Top 5 Worst Superhero Movies

Netflix's Daredevil

“I’m asking for forgiveness for what I’m about to do.” Without spoilers, we review Marvel’s new TV series Daredevil! How did we get from a critically panned Ben Affleck 2003 film to a critically acclaimed 2015 Netflix series? Does this show honor Frank Miller's gritty New York City source material? What’s Daredevil’s relationship with the Marvel Cinematic Universe? In the INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER, what’s the better criminal street drama — Daredevil or Gotham? We share our top 5 worst superhero films.

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Show Notes

  • 0:00 - 55:25: Netflix's Daredevil (non-spoilers)
  • 55:26 - 1:07:11: INFINITE CROSSOVER CHAMBER: Daredevil VS. Gotham
  • 1:07:10 - 1:59:38: Top 5 Worst Superhero Movies

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Top 5 Worst Superhero Movies

Conrad: 

  1. X-Men: The last Stand
  2. Spawn
  3. The League of Extraordinary Gentleman
  4. Catwoman
  5. Constantine

Ali:

  1. Superman III & Superman IV
  2. Ghost Rider
  3. Green Lantern
  4. Spider-Man 3
  5. X-Men Origins: Wolverine