Days of Future Podcast: Examining the X-Men

After a holiday break, we're back to ring in the new year, with a whole batch of predictions for 2018. What do we believe will happen in the world of X-MEN (the movies, books, and TV) this year? Listen on to find out. But first, discussion of the new EXILES comic series, how the recent T.J. Miller controversy might affect DEADPOOL 2, and some late recasting in LEGION season 2. Plus, talk of BACK T...

On this episode, we take a look at the newly released Entertainment Weekly issue that...WAIT, HOLY CRAP, THAT DISNEY DEAL IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING. That's right, after an episode in which we dismissed talks of Disney buying 20th Century Fox as probably just rumors, we now face a reality where it looks to be an almost certainty. So we revisit this discussion, analyzing the repercussions for both the X...

In this special Thanksgiving-themed episode (kinda?), we give thanks for a whole bunch of new X-MEN movie news to discuss. First, we discuss the just announced casting of Lizzy Caplan in the upcoming GAMBIT movie (which, of course, stars Channing Tatum). Who is Caplan playing? Most signs point to Remy's estranged ex-wife Belladonna, but what about the speculation that she could actually be the new...

In this episode, we discuss the recent rumors of Disney buying 20th Century Fox, and what it would mean for the X-MEN franchise in particular. Would it be a good or bad thing for Marvel's merry mutants? What kind of films would we expect to see? And how easily would the X-MEN franchise fit into the existing MCU? We examine all of these questions, as well as each share the three X-MEN movies we wou...

In our third annual Halloween special, we're taking a look at a spooky-scary X-Men oddity from 1968. No doubt inspired by the monster craze of the time, issue 40 of the initial X-MEN run sees the original team doing battle with none other than Frankenstein's Monster. But is this monster truly the same creature from Mary Shelley's novel, or something else entirely? And, perhaps more importantly, wh...

It's Trev & Joe vs The Inhumans, on a special bonus episode of Days of Future Podcast. That's right, we're temporarily putting aside Marvel's merry mutants to instead focus on their would-be successors, as we record a live audio commentary while watching - for the first time - the much maligned pilot episode of ABC's Marvel's THE INHUMANS TV series. Could it really be as bad as the hype suggests?...

We've seen FOX's new X-Men TV series, THE GIFTED, and we're here to report back on the x-perience. With FX's LEGION setting a high standard for X-related TV, and multiple questions surrounding its timeline and characters, does this new weekly take on Marvel's merry mutants live up to its full potential? Find out our thoughts, in an in-depth discussion of the first two episodes. But first, a look a...

With Trev finally caught up on the X-Men comics universe, it's a perfect time for him to share his thoughts on the new batch of titles that were launched as part of Marvel's "X-Men ResurrXion" event. X-MEN: GOLD, X-MEN: BLUE, GENERATION X, WEAPON X, JEAN GREY, ICEMAN, CABLE, and ASTONISHING X-MEN - Trev gives his complete breakdown of the good and bad of each title, as well as his overall take on...

With geek icon Joss Whedon recently in the news for...well, let's just say "reasons," there's probably no better time than now to re-examine his classic X-Men epic, the Eisner Award winning "Astonishing X-Men." In 2004, in the wake of Grant Morrison's groundbreaking "New X-Men" run, Marvel was looking for another superstar writer to take the reins of their merry mutants, and bring the X-Men back t...

Trev and Joe are finally back with a brand new episode, to share their thoughts on the first pictures of Josh Brolin as Cable (one of Joe's favorite characters, and a character that Trev is certainly aware of!). Do the pictures live up to expectations? The guys give their take, as well as offer those less aware of Cable a brief refresher on his origins, and examine why him and Deadpool make such a...

With Trev back from San Diego Comic Con, we discuss the X-related aspects of the event. What does the lack of X-Men movie announcements from Fox say about the state of the franchise? Did the second trailer for THE GIFTED do a better job selling the show? And what did Trev learn about the upcoming X-Men comics at the Resurrxion panel? All these questions answered, and more. Plus, we take a look at...

In the long awaited new installment of our commentary series, Trev & Joe are joined by good buddy (and fellow X-Nerd) Tom, to provide a running audio commentary for Matthew Vaughn's X-MEN: FIRST CLASS. In the wake of X3 and X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE, a lot of fans had written the franchise off by the time this prequel/reboot was announced. However, Vaughn's film turned out to be just the shot in th...

With San Diego Comic Con right around the corner, we spend the bulk of this episode trying to predict what X-Men movie news and announcements Fox will possibly make during their big panel. We also give our guesses on what we'll actually be seeing on each of the mysterious, recently announced Fox-Marvel movie dates over the next few years.  But first, apologies over a mistake from last episode, and...

Join us for a special look at the 2005 Marvel event, HOUSE OF M, which brought together the Astonishing X-Men and New Avengers for an epic tale involving Marvel's heroes stuck in an alternate reality where mutants are the majority, and Magneto is earth's ruler. How did this happen? What were the ramifications? And does the story hold up even today? All of this and more is discussed. But first, we...

WONDER WOMAN is the talk of the nerd world, and since we are nothing if not opportunists, we thought we'd join in, with a special look at the incredible women of the X-MEN world. We each share our personal Top 5 female X-characters, as well as discuss which female characters deserve their own movie, and shine a special spotlight on Louise Simonson, one of the most underappreciated creators in X-ME...

After a brief hiatus, We're back to discuss all the X-MEN news that broke over the last few weeks. First, a look at the recent trailer for the FOX TV series, THE GIFTED...which despite its bland name, IS an X-Men show! Then, we look at the continued lack of news regarding the X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX movie, but address some potentially disheartening news about certain returning cast members. Trev then...

"The Dark Phoenix Saga." It is arguably the most famous and beloved X-Men story of all time, and it is also apparently the source material for the next X-MEN movie...an often predicted and now seemingly confirmed do-over of the first attempt at translating the classic story in X-MEN: THE LAST STAND. What is it about this story? Why do Fox and the X-MEN filmmakers believe is necessary to revisit it...

First, BREAKING NEWS. The moment is finally here. After over a year of rumors and speculation, we finally have an official casting for Cable, in the upcoming DEADPOOL 2. That's right - stepping into the role of Scott Summer's time-traveling soldier son is Jonah Hex himself, Mr. Josh Brolin. What do we think of this surprising announcement? Listen on and find out. Then, some discussion of the recen...

With the first season now officially in the record books, we take a look back at the FX series, LEGION. How does it compare to other superhero television shows? Was it an effective X-Men adaptation? What performances were the most memorable? And what did that crazy mid-credits scene from the finale actually mean? All this and more, as we dissect the entire season. NOTE: Spoilers abound, so don't l...

It's now two weeks since its release, but we've still got LOGAN fever! Having reviewed the movie in our last episode, we thought this time we should talk more about the man of the moment himself, Hugh Jackman. In this tribute to the man who was Wolverine, we share our memories of first seeing Jackman as Wolverine way back in 2000, and then discuss how important he has been both to the X-MEN franch...

17 years ago, an unknown Aussie by the name of Hugh Jackman took on what seemed an impossible task: to breath life into the most popular X-Men character, in the franchise's very first live-action adaptation. His interpretation not only made him a star, but would go on to become one of the most beloved, iconic comic book movie performances of all time. Now, nine movies later, an era comes to a clos...

LEGION is here! Join us as we share our thoughts on the first two episodes of the new FX series from Noah Hawley. Is it truly "the best superhero TV show ever," as many reviews have said? What is it doing right that the other comic shows are doing wrong? Is it too weird for TV? Too smart? How much liberty does it take with its X-Men source material, and does it even matter? All of this and much mo...

This week, it's a television spectacular! Trev & Joe discuss early reviews of LEGION, debuting this week on FX. Also, speculation about what it means that Bryan Singer is directing the pilot of FOX's upcoming X-Men related show. And finally, the guys share their thoughts on what X-Men shows they would LIKE to see in the future.  Plus, more confusion over the LOGAN timeline, and a totally chill ple...

So...did you guys see that new LOGAN trailer? Trev & Joe sure did, and are here to share their thoughts on it. Does this new look make us even more excited than we were before? Are we satisfied with how X-23 looks in action? And what's the deal with those X-Men comic books? Plus, the guys also discuss rumors of a former James Bond playing Cable, the potential meaning/ramifications of SUPERNOVA as...

It's a new year, and Trev and Joe are back after a holiday break to catch up on some X-MEN movie news. Topics of discussion include the apparent confirmation of James McAvoy's in Josh Boone's NEW MUTANTS, and the temporarily rumored (and then denied) Deadpool cameo in LOGAN. We also once again speculate on Hugh Jackman's post-LOGAN role in the X-MEN franchise, and what it would take to bring him b...