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Comic Books/Comic Book Movies

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Culture Crash: Fall Movie Releases

>> September 11, 2022

We cover some of the blockbuster films making their debut this fall at a theatre near you.

ListenCulture Crash: Fall Movie Releases

Culture Crash: The Box Office Boom

>> July 10, 2022

We explore some of our favorite films at the box office that have struck gold so far this summer.

ListenCulture Crash: The Box Office Boom

Culture Crash: Pow! HBO Max Battles Superhero Fatigue

>> June 12, 2022

Yearning for shows with that classic, comic book feeling? HBO Max is here to save the day. With its new additions of Batman Beyond and Batman: The Animated Series, you can get back to your superhero roots.

ListenCulture Crash: Pow! HBO Max Battles Superhero Fatigue

Culture Crash: The Darker “Batman”

>> March 20, 2022

"The Batman" starring Robert Pattinson has dominated box office charts the last couple of weeks. We discuss if the new take on the classic franchise is worth the hype.

ListenCulture Crash: The Darker “Batman”
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Culture Crash: “Spider-Man” Nostalgia

>> January 9, 2022

We rewind back to 2002 to the very first “Spider-Man” movie starring a young Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst. The iconic film started it all and led to decades of spin-offs.

ListenCulture Crash: “Spider-Man” Nostalgia
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Culture Crash: Spider-Man’s Back Once Again

>> January 2, 2022

The new film release, "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is a massive blockbuster hit. We discuss what makes these crossover movies such a success and what’s coming up next in the Marvel universe.

ListenCulture Crash: Spider-Man’s Back Once Again

The Rich History of Comics

>> November 28, 2021

There’s nothing quite like comics. The art of illustration mixed with text takes on many forms, including comic strips, books, graphic novels and more. Columbia University professor and author of American Comics: A History Jeremy Dauber joins us this week to help highlight the interesting history of comics and how it’s evolved into a multi-billion-dollar …

ListenThe Rich History of Comics

Culture Crash: The Never-Ending Movie Franchises

>> October 31, 2021

We explore the long list of film franchises the seem to go on forever. Among these are the Star Wars franchise and the most recent installment in the Bond series, No Time to Die.

ListenCulture Crash: The Never-Ending Movie Franchises
Culture Crash 21-12: Does Wandavision Live Up To The Hype?

Culture Crash: Does Wandavision Live Up to the Hype?

>> March 21, 2021

WandaVision started off with a bang, differentiating itself from other shows. But what started off as an original and unique series quickly transformed into every other Marvel blockbuster. We discuss what went wrong.

ListenCulture Crash: Does Wandavision Live Up to the Hype?

Culture Crash: A Simpler Era of Superheroes

>> January 31, 2021

Today’s superhero storylines can sometimes feel a bit too involved if you’re looking for something more laidback to watch. We rewind back to the 90’s to offer a few entertaining selections that don’t require much backstory and are available to stream now.

ListenCulture Crash: A Simpler Era of Superheroes

Culture Crash: The Passing of Director Joel Schumacher

>> July 12, 2020

Prominent Hollywood director Joel Schumacher died on June 22, 2020 at the age of 80. We discuss his legacy and some of the films he’s best remembered for.

ListenCulture Crash: The Passing of Director Joel Schumacher

Culture Crash: Rewinding Back to Our Highschool Selves

>> July 5, 2020

There’s a certain amount of nostalgia when we revisit our favorite music, show and movies from those young, teenage years. This week on Viewpoints we discuss how many Americans cling to the hot pop culture of their generation.

ListenCulture Crash: Rewinding Back to Our Highschool Selves

Culture Crash: Remaking the Justice League

>> June 7, 2020

Zack Snyder’s version of the movie The Justice League will premiere on streaming service HBO Max in 2021. We discuss the new release set to be a great improvement from the 2017 Warner Brothers version that was a blockbuster flop.

ListenCulture Crash: Remaking the Justice League
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Culture Crash: The 2020 Blockbuster Lineup

>> January 5, 2020

A new year means a new lineup of highly anticipated movie releases. We cover some of the biggest films for 2020 from the new Top Gun sequel featuring Tom Cruise to Christopher Nolan’s new action movie, Tenet.

ListenCulture Crash: The 2020 Blockbuster Lineup

Culture Crash: Exploring HBO’s “Watchmen”

>> December 1, 2019

The new series stands apart from other superhero shows while also staying true to the original “Watchmen” graphic novel written by Alan Moore. We discuss the first season that’s now streaming on HBO.

ListenCulture Crash: Exploring HBO’s “Watchmen”

Culture Crash: Joaquin Phoenix’s “Joker”

>> October 20, 2019

Directed by Todd Phillips, the newest installment in the “Joker” franchise was released earlier this month to mixed reviews. We cover the evolution of the classic villain and how this movie portrays a different side of the character and society itself.

ListenCulture Crash: Joaquin Phoenix’s “Joker”

Culture Crash: The Rise of the Supervillain in Brightburn

>> June 16, 2019

We discuss the new movie produced by Sony Pictures titled “Brightburn”. The film is different than the typical storyline in that it chronicles the rise of a superhero that uses his power for evil rather than good.

ListenCulture Crash: The Rise of the Supervillain in Brightburn
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Culture Crash: Do we all have the cultural taste of our 15 year-old selves?

>> March 17, 2019

Anecdotal evidence and some real data science both suggest that we never grow out of the things we loved at 15.

ListenCulture Crash: Do we all have the cultural taste of our 15 year-old selves?
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Culture Crash: A New Future for Comic Book Movies

>> January 27, 2019

For a decade now, it seemed like comic book movies had settled in to an existence based on these larger cinematic universes. Now, Spider-Man and The Joker are proving comic stories can have their cake and eat it, too.

ListenCulture Crash: A New Future for Comic Book Movies
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Culture Crash: Movies to Look Forward to in 2019

>> January 20, 2019

With a new year always comes new things to look forward to, so let’s take a look at some of the movies people are anticipating the most in 2019. As a warning, there are a lot of them.

ListenCulture Crash: Movies to Look Forward to in 2019
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Culture Crash: The Academy’s ‘Best Popular Film’ Snafu

>> August 19, 2018

In a wild moment, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences announced its intention to honor popular films at the Oscars. We explore why that’s a really bad idea.

ListenCulture Crash: The Academy’s ‘Best Popular Film’ Snafu
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Culture Crash: The Dark Knight 10 Years Later

>> July 15, 2018

Christopher Nolan’s landmark superhero epic, The Dark Knight was released a decade ago this week, but its effects on our culture are still being felt.

ListenCulture Crash: The Dark Knight 10 Years Later
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Culture Crash: Spoilers in Trailers

>> April 1, 2018

Movie trailers are more hyped than ever. Studios announce their release days in advance and fans pour over every screenshot and detail included in them… but what happens when some of the trailer turns out to be a spoiler?

ListenCulture Crash: Spoilers in Trailers

Why Wonder Woman Works So Well

>> June 18, 2017

Travis Langley explains how Wonder Woman’s pursuit of the truth, belief in humanity, and inspirational name make her the perfect heroine for now.

ListenWhy Wonder Woman Works So Well
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