EP#183 | The Exact Moment the Flash Broke Dean's Heart
Aug 28, 2023
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Dean gets a therapy session from Jake, Nick, and Jallen after his disappointment with The Flash movie. The hosts discuss their disappointment with the movie, the portrayal of Batman, and compare Wonder Woman to Avengers: Endgame. They also talk about the impact of fan service in movies and the trend of non-superhero movies as products.
The Flash movie disappointed due to poor execution of visual effects and nonsensical storytelling.
Superhero movies rely too heavily on fan service and famous actors, lacking substance.
Animation could offer a fresh and creative approach to superhero storytelling, potentially revitalizing the genre.
Deep dives
Main Idea 1
The podcast discusses the release of the Flash movie and the disappointing aspects of the film.
Main Idea 2
The summary highlights the inclusion of various Superman and Batman actors from previous movies, including Michael Keaton, George Reeves, and George Clooney.
Main Idea 3
The summary points out the poor execution of visual effects and uncanny CGI characters.
Main Idea 4
The summary mentions the lack of coherence in the storytelling and the nonsensical use of multiple versions of The Flash and Superman in the film.
Poor reception and criticism of recent superhero movies
The podcast episode discusses the disappointment and criticism surrounding recent superhero movies, particularly focusing on the lack of vision, reliance on fan service, and corporately driven nature of these films. The hosts express their frustration with the emphasis on actors rather than the characters themselves, leading to a lack of substance in the films. They also highlight the excessive use of Easter eggs and references that can detract from the overall storytelling. They question whether there is any hope for the genre moving forward.
Animation as a potential medium for superhero storytelling
The hosts suggest that animation could be a promising medium for superhero storytelling, citing examples like Spider-Verse and mentioning the popularity of anime. They believe that animation allows for more creativity, artistic vision, and reverence for the source material. They express hope for a renaissance in animated superhero films that provide a different and potentially more satisfying experience for fans. Additionally, they mention that a Bollywood director crossing over to Hollywood could bring a fresh perspective and inject new life into the genre.
Dean is joined by Jake, Nick, and Jallen to get the therapy session he finally needed after being HIGHLY disappointed by The Flash movie, one of his childhood favorite heroes.
