Episode 18 – Superhero and Superzero Movies

Summary: This week, we are joined by George Cordero (@TheRealmCast), editor of The RealmCast and member of the Frank and Sons Collectible Show crew, to discuss our personal picks for best and worst superhero movies.  George brings his wit and extensive movie knowledge to the table as we hash over the good, the bad, and the super ugly that is the world of superhero movies.  So, fire up the Bat Computer, strap on your matching cape and underroos, and tell Alfred to hold all your calls as we plow headlong into this week's topic like The Blob at a buffet.  Enjoy! Who doesn't love a great superhero movie?  There is nothing better than seeing the heroes we know and love come to life on the big screen, and with Joss Whedon's The Avengers coming to theaters this summer, we here at the podcast are geeking out of our noses with excitement, even this early in the year.  Watching our favorite superheroes leaping from the pages of comics and graphic novels to bring action and adventure to life is quite enjoyable, but what not all superhero flicks are as super-powered as their title characters. (00:58) - Ramses has been sweet talking the internets, and she's given up some of her gossip for his efforts.  God of War 4 seems to be lurking over the horizon, with potential multiplayer ramifications and he drops some details about the upcoming release of Sony's new PlayStation Vita.  None of us are sure if we'll be buying, but we'll gladly accept donations.  Plus, it's way prettier than Rumer Willis! (02:42) - When he isn't with his mistress the internet, Ramses has been keeping up with FOX's Napoleon Dynamite animated series.  Starring Jon Heder, Aaron Ruell, and Efren Ramirez, it has everything from moon boots to sword-wielding Ligers.  Don't let the critics fool you, because if Ramses likes it, it's gotta be top-notch television, right? (04:10) - Our guest George is a huge toy collector and is hip to the goings-on in the toy world.  Recently, he made sure to hit up his local Target retailers to get the new figures for the G.I. Joe Renegades animated series.  The Hazard Viper was his latest score and he reveals some of the ins and outs of the marketing-retailer relationship in the toy world.  We think the safe bet is that his toys are WAY better than his kids... as it should be. (06:00) - Thanks to Ramses, Matt gives the group his thoughts on the new ABC replacement series, The River.  The LOST/Crocodile Hunter/Paranormal Activity mash-up is creepy and exciting, and it has a high production value and a freaky ass doll tree, so you know Matt is hooked. (09:14) - It turns out it was a ghost-filled weekend for Matt as he also went and watched Harry Potter vs. Bellatrix Lestrange... no, wait... The Woman in Black, that's it!  Starring Daniel Radcliffe and based on the novel by Susan Hill, it had some genuine good scares and high creep factor.  Matt's opinion:  Not like The Grey and ghosts are straight up jerks! (11:28) - And we thought ghost's were dicks!  Robert brings up George Lucas' retcon of Han shot first, stoking the fire of Matt's nerd rage.  George tries to be the voice of reason and conviction and points out that 'N Sync could still be in The Phantom Menace, but even this is not enough to hold back the tidal wave of rage, both from and at Matt.  Thankfully, George prevailed and Indiana Jones will be preserved. (18:30) - Now that we've exhausted the a-holeness of Lucas, Robert sniffed out a rumor that Amazon.com may be in the process of creating a technocentric brick and mortar store.  Look out Apple, you and your hipster fanbase may have some competition coming! (19:14) - Karen brings some phenomenal (that's for you, George) casting news from Middle-earth!  Billy Connolly was recently cast as Dáin II Ironfoot in the upcoming release of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and Disney's Brave.  We know Karen wanted to throw some dwarf love Matt's way, but she probably should have just thrown a real dwarf at him.