The Flash: A Disappointment

On the June 20, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about The Flash.

Opening Banter: It’s an all-Flash episode of the show.

In The News:

• The Flash Review
• Jacob’s thoughts about the movie
• Ezra Miller
• Opening baby scene
• Alternate universe pop culture jokes
• Michael Keaton returns as Batman
• Sasha Calle’s Supergirl
• Chrono Bowl
• Who killed Flash’s mom? Muschietti quote

Take a break

• Why The Flash Is Off To A Slow Start At The Box Office
• $55 million domestically in its opening weekend. Black Adam made $67M
• Budget of over $200 million, the film is unlikely to break even in its theatrical run
• The Flash Used An Unexpected Filmmaking Technique To Clone Ezra Miller
• The Flash Director Says The Weird Visual Effects Choices Were Intentional
• The Biggest Flash Cameos Director Andy Muschietti Had To Leave On The Cutting Room Floor
• Are there any lessons James Gunn and Peter Safran can take from The Flash when crafting the future of the DCU?

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