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Cinematic Universe

The podcast that makes sense of the comics behind the movies.


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  • Episode 163: Tick, Tick... Boom! (2021)

    02:14:44
    Joe, James and Rhys welcome Caroline Siede to discuss her selection, Lin Manuel Miranda's 2021 Netflix movie, TICK, TICK... BOOM! - an adaptation of the stage show based on Jonathan Larson's Rock Monologue. PLUS: talk about Hadestown, Late Night with the Devil, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Three Body Problem, Perfect Days, Blackberry, Dumb Money, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, and more!

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  • Episode 162: Reds (1981)

    01:41:50
    Rhys, James and Joe have watched Warren Beatty's REDS, a three hour movie about Communism made in 1981.
  • Episode 161: Shortcomings (2023)

    01:36:31
    James, Rhys and Joe take a look at Randall Park's directorial debut, 2023's Shortcomings - which actually is based on an Adrian Tomine comic and therefore could have been a reviewed under the old format, but that's what happens when you ask James what he wants to talk about. PLUS: chat about Coyote Vs. Acme, Kevin Smith's Masters of the Universe, and True Detective.Also available ad-free on Patreon at http://patreon.com/cinematicuniverse
  • Episode 160: Poor Things (2023)

    01:51:53
    Joe, James and Rhys begin a new era for the podcast, looking at Yorgos Lanthimos' 2023 movie, Poor Things - a movie that stars the Green Goblin, Gwen Stacy and the Incredible Hulk. PLUS: Thoughts on Echo, Wonka, and (we'll keep doing it for as long as Rhys is annoyed by it) the latest Marvel Snap changes. Remember to listen to the very end to find out what movie we're covering next episode!Remember, you can always hear the latest episode ad-free, as well as any bonus content, by signing up to our Patreon at http://patreon.com/cinematicuniverse
  • Episode 159: The Cuppies 2023

    01:51:13
    James, Rhys and Joe look back over the best and worst of 2023, as well as presenting the all-important hall of fame inductees. Will anyone from Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania make it in? Or will they be turned away at the door never to darken its presence again? The answer may surprise you...
  • Episode 158: December 2023 News Roundup

    01:26:16
    James, Rhys & Joe are back to cover the latest comic book movie and TV news, INCLUDING: The Madame Web trailer! The What If Season 2 Trailer! The alleged casting of Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards! Aquaman 2 and The Marvels box office, and more!Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys.
  • Episode 157: October 2023 News

    01:19:08
    The podcast strike is over! (ahem) as James and Rhys return for a news roundup after several weeks of failing to align everyone's schedules. But what news is there to cover after a summer of strikes? Well... not a lot. But listen in to see how much we can squeeze out of a colourised release of Werewolf by Night and the news that a Silver Sable movie is NOT in development.Email us at podcast@cinematicuniverse.com, you can find our comic book movie themed merch designs at Redbubble, and follow us on Twitter @cine_verse, @JoeCunningham14, @JamesHunt and @Rhys.