Justice League Universe Podcast

Opening logos and music First scenes in Man of Steel and BvS Superman as a public figure (echoed later by Wonder Woman) Shooting video in portrait mode Kids asking Superman questions Hope from two fathers Favorite thing about planet Earth? Naming the trilogy Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/12/jlu-scene-by-scene-justice-league-scene.html Follow @JLUPodcast on Twitter Contributor...

What is the name of Zack Snyder's Superman trilogy? Themes: How do we deal with loss? Collaboration is stronger than isolation. With support, one can come back from damage stronger than before. It is better to lead through inspiration than fear. Is humanity worth saving? Major characters: Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, the Flash, Cyborg, Superman, and Steppenwolf. Transcript: http://comicandscreen...

In this episode, we get ready for Justice League (directed by Zack Snyder) by collecting our thoughts on the major characters (Bruce Wayne, Diana Prince, Arthur Curry, Barry Allen, Victor Stone, Lois Lane, Clark Kent, and Steppenwolf). We also include 7 big questions that we have going into the movie. Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd @NBego @JLUPodcast on twitter Transcript: h...

Diana's cloak and costume Diana and Steve make a "deal" The sailboat at the dock Diana and Hippolyta say their farewells "You may never return" Reminder of the Ares mystery Act 1 relationship building between Diana and Steve Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/11/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scene-15.html Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd @JLUPodcast on Twitt...

Podcast updates and looking forward to Justice League Diana's superhero moment of answering the call. -Patty Jenkins Diana's leap (and the bull, aka Zeus?) Emerging powers and connections to Man of Steel Lasso, Shield, and the Godkiller sword Thoughts from listeners -- Omesh, Gustav, and Wayne   Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/11/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scene-14.html Co...

This special episode of the Justice League Universe podcast features our Wonder Woman team's commentary on the film directed by Patty Jenkins and released by Warner Brothers pictures. Included in this commentary are Sam (@ottensam), Alessandro (@raveryn), Rebecca (@derbykid), and Sydney (@wondersyd). We start with some initial chatter about our reactions to the film but then we synchronize to the...

Epione notices Diana's healing Building up the Steve-Diana relationship Production design and luminescent water Reversing cinematic gender roles The watch and the time theme Steve and his father (foreshadowing Steve's death) Amazons as a bridge (connection with Man of Steel ) MAJOR THEME: Do something Steve's "do something" message resonates with Diana Movement and editing Steve the reluctant hero...

Amazonian leadership and forms of input Diana thinks it's Ares and the Germans Hippolyta puts Diana down in her place Hippolyta says to "do nothing" Connections to the DCEU - parenting and optimism TRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/09/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scene-12.html Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd @JLUPodcast

Using film, production design for the throne room Flow and questions answered Lasso of Hestia Diana and Hippolyta's reactions to Steve's testimony Weapons manufacturing in Turkey First glimpses of General Ludendorff and Doctor Maru Steve's escape and airplane flight Hippolyta's fears Returning to some past critiques of scenes in the DCEU TRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/08/jlu-s...

This episode features some final thoughts about Suicide Squad , directed by David Ayer, and then we answer a series of questions from listeners, covering the future of the DCEU, the history of the podcast, and other topics like comics and television. Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @wondersyd @NBego @derbykid @JLUPodcast on Twitter Listen to our prior anniversary special for Batman v Superman : h...

Rick Flag and June Moon are reunited Waller is still alive and negotiates with the squad Zoe and Floyd love each other Things have changed at Belle Reve The Joker breaks in to break Harley out Amanda Waller and Bruce Wayne compete in league formation TRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/08/jlu-scene-by-scene-suicide-squad-scenes_4.html Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @NBego @JLUPod...

Diablo meeting Enchantress Diablo's people, his new family Incubus, the unsurprising surprise Killer Croc below and Katana saving Boomerang Diablo shows who he really is Minor editing critiques Diablo and GQ sacrifices Enchantress reverts to her smokey form Final fight in the fog Harley Quinn's con Hate turns to love TRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/08/jlu-scene-by-scene-suicide...

Blockbuster movie formula - inciting incident Angelic imagery of Diana Diana's first encounter with a real man Heinberg on The Little Mermaid The simplicity of good guys and bad guys Battle on the beach, Amazon cavalry Patty Jenkins' use of slo-mo Hippolyta and Antiope in the fight Antiope dies, her relationship with Menalippe Diana's grieving Amazonian clothing TRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.b...

The Squad's epic strutting Killer Croc going with the SEALs Katana and her husband's soul Boomerang and Katana Visions from Enchantress Deadshot kills Batman, Harley and Joker domesticized, Flag and June, Diablo owns his past Poor editing TRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/07/jlu-scene-by-scene-suicide-squad-scenes_24.html Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @NBego @JLUPodcast

Harley in the rain and a crack in her facade The team accepts Harley back, no questions asked Enchantress and Waller, tables turned Deadshot and the squad learn that Waller and Flag are behind the crisis The squad follows Deadshot into the bar Honor among thieves Diablo's backstory and Harley's tough love Flag opens up and releases his leverage The squad's true formation TRANSCRIPT: http://comican...

Remarks about last WW episode Diana's training outfit The first time she turns her face toward the sky Diana's dive Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) Diana rescuing Steve, Angel imagery Musical cue with the new Diana theme The Germans finding the island Garden of Eden TRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/07/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scene-7.html Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derby...

Twist - it's Waller! Waller's excitement over Enchantress's army The Joker arrives and Harley is rescued Deadshot makes a choice - friends over leverage The Joker and Harley reunited (briefly) Waller gets another helo and gets captured TRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/07/jlu-scene-by-scene-suicide-squad-scenes_13.html Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @NBego @JLUPodcast http://ww...

Enchantress dancing (revisited) Harley on the elevator Bruce Timm comments on Harley unpredictability Harley hotpants Critique of editing for the office fight El Diablo finally unleashes Harley and Joker acid bath TRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/07/jlu-scene-by-scene-suicide-squad-scenes.html Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @NBego @JLUPodcast Bruce Timm - https://www.youtube.c...

Revisiting the gods on Mount Olympus Legends of the Amazons Diana at "age 12" Diana not being allowed to speak Hippolyta and Antiope's debate Adult training - foreshadowing of future events Things aren't fair Gal Gadot's first appearance on Themyscira Bracelet (aka gauntlet, aka vambrace) blast How did our anticipations for the film hold up in hindsight? TRANSCRIPT: http://comicandscreen.blogspot....

The squad still follows Flag's orders Checking in on Bravo team Enchantress's kiss and the Eyes of the Adversary Harley's smash and grab Deadshot's reminder of his daughter John F. Ostrander Federal Building Awkward editing Amanda Waller as the unknown objective DCEU thoughts about gods and saving humanity Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/06/jlu-scene-by-scene-suicide-squad-scen...

Diana's bedroom Hippolyta and the merits of fighting and war History lesson -- the Greek Gods Ares and Zeus (but no goddesses) George Perez Gods and Mortals Musical hints of Superman Diana begins her training Many gifts from the Gods Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/06/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scenes.html Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd @JLUPodcast M...

Diana famous? Themyscira production design - nature and curves Young Diana in the marketplace Women of Color in the movie Amazon warrior training Diana's leap before she looks Antiope and Hippolyta initial tension Connections to the original comic book issues Some new observations about MoS and BvS Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/06/jlu-scene-by-scene-wonder-woman-scene-2.html...

Diana's opening narration (the world, lessons learned, and facing the truth) Antiques dealer in the Louvre Delivery from Wayne Enterprises Connections to Batman v Superman Connections to the DCEU overall Why was Wonder Woman better received than BvS ? Text about the Mona Lisa from http://astore.amazon.com/theimaginativeconservative-20/detail/1480094579 Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.co...

Preliminary themes (1:00) Character development (27:20) Meaningful moments from the film (47:31) Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/06/themes-and-charaters-in-wonder-woman.html Contributors: @ottensam @raveryn @derbykid @wondersyd @JLUPodcast Our BvS analysis: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/p/scene-by-scene-analyis-of-batman-v.html Collider: http://collider.com/patty-jenkins-w...

Katana's scars and kintsugi Katana trained by Batman? Eyes of the Adversary Deadshot as the leader of Task Force X Everyone's slo-mo moment Deadshot doesn't cut and run Diablo is not the fire bloke anymore Are people still people? Can people change? Flag still values duty over humanity Thanks to Alessandro (@raveryn) and Nick (@NBego) Transcript: http://comicandscreen.blogspot.com/2017/05/jlu-scen...