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Discussing the goings on in geek news with a focus on film and television. We're talking about the things you care about. Characters, places and events that aren't real... but are.

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ToB Interlude - The Suicide Squad

Julian Meush August 11, 2021

In these COVID times, it's rare that we get to review a big-time blockbuster, but with the release of James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad' we do just that this week, and boy does it feel good. The movie out-performs almost all expectations, despite carrying the baggage of Gunn's firing, and subsequent re-hiring by Disney, the critical flop that was the 2016 film (and its miraculously massive box-office haul), and the R rating. It's focused, not concerning itself with tying into a larger world (though that larger world does exist in the periphery). The dialogue is sharp and the performances are top tier, giving additional credence to the power of Gunn's writer/director talents. It's amazing what can happen when you give a talented filmmaker the ability to make the movie they want and not just a piece of a poorly designed puzzle. Overall, the movie is an absolute blast and a hell of a ride. If you have the chance to see this in theatres safely, do yourself a favour and indulge yourself in the weird and wacky world of James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad'.

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In ToB Interlude Tags James Gunn, The Suicide Squad, DC, DCEU, Guardians of the Galaxy, Review, Suicide Squad 2, Suicide Squad, Superman
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ToB Interlude - DC Fandome 2020

Julian Meush August 25, 2020

With no San Diego Comic-Con (or any comic-con for that matter) this year, the big comic companies are turning to alternate means to get their message out. DC decided the best way to spread the word about their latest projects, was to host their own comic-con, completely online. With intimate panels to massive reveals across their TV, film, and print, properties, the goal was to replicate the feeling of being in the San Diego Convention Centre, but from the comfort of your own home. By all estimations, they largely succeeded in that endeavor. Their 24-hour stream was chock-full of major announcements and reveals. Not the least of which being the first teaser for Matt Reeves “The Batman”, which largely stole the spotlight. Though the trailer for the Snyder Cut of “Justice League” was also exciting (especially for Jeremy). That is without even mentioning the details we got about “Black Lightning” (JSA whaaat!), “The Flash”, or “The Suicide Squad” (gotta love that cast!). Speaking of the Suicide Squad, the latest game from Rocksteady “Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League”, was also announced along with “Gotham Knights” a co-op Batman game. Long story short, there’s plenty of content to fill you ears as the ToB Crew break it all down in excruciating detail.

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In ToB Interlude Tags DC, DCEU, DC Comics, Wonder Woman 1984, Wonder Woman, Flash, Flashpoint, Batman, The Batman, Suicide Squad 2, Suicide Squad, Joker, The Snyder Cut, Justice League, Black Adam, Titans, Harley Quinn, Aquaman, Shazam, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Gotham Knights, Rocksteady, DC Universe, HBO, HBO Max, DC Fandome
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Episode 141 - A Return to Middle Earth

Julian Meush September 19, 2019

On this week’s Tower of Babble Podcast the guys ask the timeless question; are there too many trailers when you go to the theatre? That’s right, it’s ANOTHER slow week, but there’s still a few fun stories. Not the least of which being the impressions of the Jurassic World short film, “Battle at Big Rock”. Plus, Amazon’s Lord of the Rings series announces it will be filming in New Zealand, and James Gunn reveals the full cast of The Suicide Squad. Finally, Julian and Jeremy review Titans S2E2!

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In The Tower of Babble Podcast Tags Lord of the Rings, Amazon Prime, James Bond, Marvel Studios, Marvel, Iron Man, MCU, Suicide Squad 2, James Gunn, Harley Quinn, Teen Titans, Titans, DC Universe, DC, Game of Thrones, HBO, X-Men, Spider-man, Disney+, Jurassic World, Jurassic Park, Archer, Agree or Disagree
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Episode 132 - New Batmen

Julian Meush June 10, 2019

With GoT officially wrapped the full ToB crew sat down to catch up on all the stories we’ve been neglecting over the past couple months. Multiple casting confirmations, including a new Batman for both the small and big screens, Idris Elba joining Suicide Squad, and, somehow, James Gunn’s return to Marvel Studios. All this plus at least a million new movie trailers, and what seems like a never-ending stream of Star Wars news.

Time to get back to business, enjoy.

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In The Tower of Babble Podcast Tags Star Wars, Batman, The Batman, Titans, Suicide Squad 2, DC, DCEU, DC Animated, DC Universe, Sonic, Rotten Tomatoes, Star Wars Episode IX, Star Wars: The Old Republic, The Old Republic, Game of Thrones, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Tomb Raider, James Gunn, Marvel, Lion King, Terminator, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Toy Story, Lord of the Rings, Amazon Prime, Halo, Disney+, Fox, Hawkeye, Star Trek, Ad Astra, Star Trek: Picard
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Episode 131 - The Second Age

Julian Meush March 13, 2019

With Game of Thrones preseason in full swing the ToB Crew is running at full capacity pushing out content. Unfortunately, that means keeping up with the latest in film and television news becomes that much more difficult. Fear not though, Julian, Dan, and Jeremy are back with an ALL NEWS EXTRAVAGANZA! From Detective Pickachu to True Detective ,and Suicide Squad sequels to Star Wars trilogies, the guys delve into the biggest stories from the last several weeks. Including a more recent news bit; that Amazon’s Lord of the Rings series is confirmed to be set during “The Second Age of Middle Earth” (Which is something that really got Dan’s blood pumpin’). PLUS, a look back at this year’s Oscars and reveal who nailed the most predictions. All that, and so much more, on this week’s Tower of Babble Podcast!

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In The Tower of Babble Podcast Tags Detective Pikachu, True Detective, Dark Phoenix, Marvel, MCU, Captain Marvel, James Gunn, Suicide Squad 2, Deadshot, The Batman, DC, DCEU, Bond 25, James Bond, Warner Brothers, The Matrix, Mad Max, Edge of Tomorrow, Spielberg, Oscars, Netflix, Zack Snyder, Watchmen, Gundam, Brian K Vaughan, Disney+, Disney, Bumblebee, Transformers, Lord of the Rings, Brooklyn 99, Arrow, CW, DCW, Star Trek, Punisher, Box Office, Star Trek: Discovery
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Episode 123 - Titans, The Mandalorian and More!

Julian Meush October 18, 2018

The full ToB Crew is here this week to break down the latest in genre movie and television news. On the docket this week: the Aladdin live action remake gets a teaser trailer, James Gunn is in talks with Warner Brothers to write and possibly direct Suicide Squad 2, Jon Favreau’s live action Star Wars show is revealed to be called The Mandalorian, along with an official image and announcements of the who will be directing the episodes. Plus, Titans first episode premieres and Julian and Jeremy give their impressions of what turned out to be a show with a lot of potential. All that and much more on this week’s Tower of Babble Podcast!

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In The Tower of Babble Podcast Tags Aladdin, Aquaman, Chronicles of Narnia, Ryan Coogler, Black Panther, Black Panther 2, Morbius, Kraven, Suicide Squad, Flash, Suicide Squad 2, Warner Brothers, DC, DCEU, DC Universe, Titans, Teen Titans, Flintstones, The Jetsons, Tom and Jerry, Scooby Doo, Rambo, Jon Favreau, Star Wars, The Mandalorian, Taika Waititi, Dave Filoni, Iron Fist, Netflix, Gotham, Dracula
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