Comics In Motion

Dave and Chris are back reviewing for their 100th Episode Star Wars: A New Hope (1977). For this special episode the guys are joined by two podcasting friends and more importantly Star Wars fans/nerds Mike Burton from the Genuine Chit Chat Podcast and Scott Weatherley from the 20th Century Geek Podcast. This is part 1 of a big crossover event discussing all things Star Wars. From the Prequels/sequ...

Dave and Chris are back reviewing the brand new released Disney+ Star Wars spin off show – The Mandalorian (2019). If you ever wanted a Boba Fett origin movie or Tv Show this is as close as you will find. Plot Summary: ·      After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe. The Mandalorian is set after the fall of the Empire...

Dave and Chris are back reviewing the animated DC Comics special: Superman/Shazam: The Return of Black Adam. A different property for the guys to review this week but they both enjoyed it. Plot Summary: Superman finds a foe who may be too powerful even for him to defeat in the murderous Black Adam. Fortunately, Black Adam's real target is the Earth's Mightiest Mortal--Captain Marvel. Rotten Tomato...

Dave and Chris are back reviewing the newly released Terminator Dark Fate starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Mackenzie Davis and Natalia Re Plot Summary: More than two decades have passed since Sarah Connor prevented Judgment Day, changed the future, and re-wrote the fate of the human race. Dani Ramos (Natalia Reyes) is living a simple life in Mexico City with her brother (Diego Bonet...

Dave and Chris are joined by Samuel George London to review the 2011 MCU movie Thor. ·       Samuel George London BIO: o  Comic Book creator - Milford Green o  Producer and host of the Comics For the Apocalypse podcast: http://tiny.cc/20lrez o  And also, cosplay guest on the London red carpet for the premier of Thor: Dark World. &nbs...

Chris and Dave review Joker and the spectacular acting performance of Joaquim Phoenix in this DC origin movie. The movie is directed by Todd Phillips and takes inspiration from the Killing Joke run of comics amongst others. Plot Summary: In Gotham City, mentally-troubled comedian Arthur Fleck is disregarded and mistreated by society. He then embarks on a downward spiral of revolution and bloody cr...

This weeks review is the 2008 movie starring James McAvoy and Angelina Jolie – Wanted. Chris and Dave enjoy this action filled movie a lot. Plot Summary: A frustrated office worker learns that he is the son of a professional assassin and that he shares his father's superhuman killing abilities. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 71% IMDB Score: 6.7 /10 Metacritic: 64% If you like listening to th...

91 – Watchmen (2009)   The boys are joined by friend of the show and host of the 20th Century Geek podcast, Scott Weatherly. And before we get into the Watchmen review, Chris goes under the bus for some scandalous comments on previous reviews! This week it’s the 2009 Scott Snyder Watchmen which is under review. This property was dubbed ‘unfilmable’ by many, and also many may claim that’s stil...

Chris and Dave are back to review the 2007 Vampire slasher movie – 30 Days of Night. 30 Days of Night is a three-issue horror comic book miniseries written by Steve Niles, illustrated by Ben Templesmith, and published by American company IDW Publishing in 2002. All three parties co-own the property. Initially an unsuccessful film pitch, the series became a breakout success story for Steve Niles, w...

Iron Man 2 was released in 2010, directed by Jon Faverau and stars Robert Downey Jr, Mickey Rourke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell and Samuel L. Jackson. This movie is generally looked down upon and seen as a sacrificial lamb to open up the MCU rather than focusing on it’s own story. This week Chris and Dave take a look at Tony Stark’s second time out and and see wh...

This week Dave and Chris are back reviewing the critically panned Cowboys and Aliens, starring Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford. The original graphic novel was published in 2006 by Platinum Studios, and created by their founder Scott Mitchell Rosenberg. Chris makes a controversial statement about Hollywood legend Harrison Ford and Dave gets his tin hat on and sits back for the fallout. Plot Summary:...

This week Dave and Chris are back reviewing the Batman Origin series Pennyworth. The series is based around the Dark Knight’s butler Alfred in his youth. A great show set in 1960’s. The guys are joined by friend of the show Tony Farina. He is a reviewer for http://www.dccomicsnews.com of some of the latest Comic Books. Give Tony a follow on twitter: https://twitter.com/TricycleBoombox Plot Summary...

E87 – The Boys (2019)   This week Dave and Chris are back reviewing the Amazon Prime Superhero Series - The Boys (2019). Originating from the Garth Ennis comic book series published initially by Wildstorm and then by Dynamite Entertainment. Starring Karl Urban and Anthony Starr to name a few. Plot Summary: ·      A group of vigilantes set out to take down co...

This week Dave and Chris are back reviewing the 2016 DC Movie Batman V Superman (2016). Going back gave Dave a different perspective of what he actually thought of this movie. Plot Summary: Fearing that the actions of Superman are left unchecked, Batman takes on the Man of Steel, while the world wrestles with what kind of a hero it really needs. Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 28% IMDB Score: 6.5...

This episode the guys review the iconic movie 300 (2006) Starring Gerard Butler. Chris had never seen the movie before he reviewed so would it stand up 14 years later?    Plot Summary:  King Leonidas of Sparta and a force of 300 men fight the Persians at Thermopylae in 480 B.C.   Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 60% IMDB Score:  7.7/10  Metacritic: 52%  Email the show at  ComicsInMotionPodcast@gmai...

This weeks show we review the 2008 - Incredible Hulk movie starring Ed Norton. The second film in the MCU but never given the recognition and quickly forgotten when Ed Norton dropped out of the role. Dave and Chris have some fun reviewing this one.   Plot Summary:  Depicting the events after the Gamma Bomb. 'The Incredible Hulk' tells the story of Dr Bruce Banner, who seeks a cure to his unique co...

  This week's episode we are joined by friend of the show Tony Farina.  Tony Farina is a reviewer and writer for DC Comics News. Check out his reviews and interviews here: https://dccomicsnews.com   He spends his days as an online writing Professor at Siena Heights University in Adrian, MI, USA. Check out information about his University here: start.sienaheights.edu/podcast     You can follow him...

This weeks episode Dave and Chris review the absolute classic movie - The Matrix. They have a great trip down memory lane and describe how this film changed the way movies and video games were made.  Plot Summary:  A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against its controllers.   Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 88% IMDB Score: 8...

Crossover episode with our sister podcast, The VHS Strikes Back, reviewing the 1982 movie Conan the Barbarian. This was the big breakthrough for Arnold Schwarzenegger and an iconic for the whole Sword and Sorcery genre. This epic movie also pulls in legends James Earl Jones and Max von Sydow to immediately give it a bit of gravitas. Conan was a pulp character, created by Robert E. Howard and first...

Chris and Dave are back reviewing the newly released Spiderman: Far From Home. The guys have a lot of fun with this review and talk about Phase 3 ending and 4 starting of the MCU. Plot Summary:  Following the events of Avengers: Endgame (2019) , Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever.   Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 92% IMDB Score:  8.1/10  Metacritic:...

This weeks review is the newly released Toy Story 4 (2019). A great listen and brings back some fond memories for the guys.    Plot Summary:  Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang embark on a road trip with Bonnie and a new toy named Forky. The adventurous journey turns into an unexpected reunion as Woody's slight detour leads him to his long-lost friend Bo Peep. As Woody and Bo discuss t...

This week the guys review the critically panned and financial turkey that is Men In Black: International. Despite the bad reviews Dave and Chris enjoyed it. Have a listen to see if you agree.  Plot Summary:  The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest threat to date: a mole in the Men in Black organization.   Rott...

This weeks review is the recently released and critically acclaimed John Wick 3 starring Keanu Reeves. Dave and Chris don't enjoy it as much as expected. Do you agree with their review scores.  Plot Summary:  In this third installment of the adrenaline-fueled action franchise, skilled assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) returns with a $14 million price tag on his head and an army of bounty-hunting k...

This week the guys review Xmen: Dark Phoenix (2019). Please give the show a listen maybe before you go to the cinema - trust us!  Plot Summary:  Jean Grey begins to develop incredible powers that corrupt and turn her into a Dark Phoenix. Now the X-Men will have to decide if the life of a team member is worth more than all the people living in the world.   Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 22% IMDB S...

This weeks show the guys are joined by Mike Burton from the Genuine Chit Chat Podcast. They talk about Mike's Show and review the 2012 Dredd Film.  Some interesting points made by all and a good listen . Here is a link to Mike's show and bio of his podcast: "A weekly podcast hosted by Mike Burton - “Honest Conversations With Interesting People”. Every podcast is about something different with a di...