Episode 19

Julian Meush November 13, 2013

All 3 members of the ToB crew are here to discuss the plethora of news from the past week. More rumors out from the Batman vs. Superman camp including Night Wing and Wonder Woman, Marvel's huge Netflix deal, Thor: The Dark World, a bit of Forever Evil and so much more.

Episode 18

Julian Meush November 6, 2013

Its been awhile but the Tower of Babble Crew is back (minus a Jeremy) and we're kicking off our return with a very in-depth look at Batman: Arkham Origins and more...

Episode 17

Julian Meush October 10, 2013

The guys get together and breakdown/dismantle Julian's top 10 movies list. We also talk about "the greatest movies ever made", Battlefield, Batman Arkham Origins and the Star Wars: Rebels teaser trailer.

Episode 16

Daniel D'Souza October 1, 2013

After a busy couple weeks the guys sit down to discuss recent news from both Marvel and DC's television ventures, as well as debate Star Wars, the Emmy's, fantasy vs. sic-fi, girl porn and more..

Episode 15

Julian Meush September 10, 2013

In a somewhat less structured episode we talk about the DC comics event Forever Evil, the X-Box One release date, more Marvel speculation after Vin Diesel hints at something big down the road and our take on Geoff Johns leaving Aquaman.

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Episode 14

Julian Meush September 4, 2013

Jeremy and Julian discuss what they want from the cinematic DCU, as well as the ending of Trinity War, Nintendo's latest and much more.

Episode 13

Julian Meush August 27, 2013

The guys opine on Ben Affleck as Batman, as well as other casting rumours for upcoming films from both Marvel and DC. We touch on Breaking Bad's latest episode as well as the surprising new show Orange is the new Black, and finish with the PS4 release date and news out of Gamescom.

Episode 12

Julian Meush August 19, 2013

As an apology for episode 5 we bring you Green Lantern talk round 2. The guys touch on the latest from Jurassic Park IV, Expendables 3 and why the Green Lantern movie sucked. Plus! What would a GTA and Sims cross-over be like?

Episode 11

Julian Meush August 12, 2013

We talk more Nintendo woes, PS4 and Xbox One news, Lex Luthor casting rumors and more. Plus I give my impressions on Elysium.

Episode 10

Julian Meush August 6, 2013

We break down the latest from Amazing Spider-man 2, Thor: The Dark World, Avengers: Age of Ultron and X-Men: Days of Future Past as well as the give our take on the new Batman casting rumors. We also tackle the conclusion to Grant Morrison's Batman Inc, the multiplayer trailer for Arkham Origins and more.

October 8, 2026

Bonus Episode - ToB Film Club - Office Space (1999)

Every so often a piece of media comes around that speaks to the truth of our modern society in such an astute way that it just simply cannot be denied. Mike Judge's 'Office Space' might be THE exemplar of this. Despite being almost 30 years old, it still captures the reality of office work in such painful clarity that it still resonates as powerfully today, if not even more powerfully (god knows, Corporations have only seemingly gotten worse since Y2k). Amazingly, despite the low-hanging, cringe humour, fruit that was perfectly captured by 'The Office' just 6 years later (2005), this movie plays it much more like a straight comedy, and yet it's manages to capture the soul-deadening nature of office work the endures for many to this day. While not perfect, there are moments so enduring that this movie will continue to resonate as long as people continue to work in an office. No notes. Eat the rich - Burn it all down!

August 21, 2026

ToB Interlude - The Odyssey

Despite being over 3000 years old, Homer's 'The Odyssey' has remained an enduring work of fiction. It's hard to conceive how many times this story has been told and retold. For this reason it's all the more compelling to have one of our generations greatest visual storytellers reinterpret this foundational work for modern audiences. In fact, you could argue this may be the richest interpretations, while understanding the limitations of the filmic medium, given the wonders of modern technology (imagine what the ancient Greeks would think of this!). That's without even mentioning that this film was shot entirely on 70 mm IMAX film (a first of it's kind), and while it may very well be a dying medium, it remains one of the grandest forms of visual storytelling available still today. A beautiful marriage of subject and medium. That is all to say that Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is a remarkable film. The job of pulling an ancient text into the modern world in way that still captures the imagination is no easy task, but I can safely say accomplished with style by Nolan. While certainly not perfect, the film's ability to leverage the story of Odysseus to deliver a message profoundly relevant to our current time speaks both to the timeless nature of the story but also to Nolan's craftsmanship to shape his telling in such a way as to be pointed in the parable. Which may end up being the film's enduring legacy.

July 30, 2026

Bonus Episode - ToB Film Club - The Warriors (1979)

Another cult classic, 'The Warriors' brings a distinctly unique sense of style and grittiness that feels right at home on the grimy streets of 1970's New York City. The gang-centered heightened reality of the film feels almost Shakespearian in nature, as if you're watching an mythological journey fraught with peril of all kinds - violence, temptation, and the law. This movie was selected as a double-feature of sorts with Nolan's recently released 'The Odyssey' and the comparisons between these stories feels apt. At the end of the day it's just people trying to get home and doing their best to overcome the challenges the world throws at them. The stakes are clear, and while the nature of good guys vs bad guys is more than a bit muddied here (Ajax... dude, wtf?) the thrilling chases, bombastic action sequences and the long awaited final confrontation are all working at a high level (despite some pretty flat performances and lackluster dialogue). While there are certain elements of the movie that DO NOT age well (looking at you gender politics), the core of the film remains strong and executed well. Plus, as an added bonus, the soundtrack for this movie absolutely slaps! This is a fun ride and it's easy to see why it's endured over these many years.

July 23, 2026

Episode 207 - Avengers: Doomsday Trailer + News Roundup

We're into the full swing of blockbuster season. With 'Obsession' breaking box office records, 'The Odyssey' now filling IMAX theatres, and 'Spider-Man' right around the corner, movies feel very "back" right now. Plus, with Comic-Con next week Marvel released their first full-length 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer. Julian and Matt try to decide if the hype is there, which feels crazy when considering it's an Avengers movie after all, but that might speak more to the situation Marvel currently finds themselves in. Meanwhile, DC doesn't want to be left behind, releasing a new trailer for 'Clayface' , which is shaping up to be a sneaky hit in the body-horror space (despite still not Batman). This all leads to Matt's idea that comic book movies should be treated like jury duty. Plus, a news rundown covering the passing of Sam Neil, Netflix updates (they're bad), some box office updates, and more!