Episode 27 - How to Fix Green Lantern

Julian Meush February 25, 2014

The full gang is reunited in the tower this week which means we cover more than just the latest geek news. We also treat you guys to an impromptu conversation on to how to fix the Green Lantern franchise for the new DC cinematic universe. Of course, among other things, we give our take on the Guardians of the Galaxy trailer as well as the latest out of the perpetual Star Wars rumor mill.

Episode 26 - Join the Empire

Julian Meush February 19, 2014

Lots of Star Wars news on the docket today, including some great news for Clone Wars fans and tons of new info from Rebels. Of course we also tackle the latest out of DC and Marvel, who has added The Vision to Avengers 2. We also congratulate Sony on selling 5.3 million PS4s, give our take on The Lego more and much more.

Episode 25 - Lex Zuckerberg

Julian Meush February 4, 2014

Julian and Daniel sit down and discuss the Batman vs. Superman castings, news about the DC animated films and what Nintendo is doing to turn its fortunes around. We also give our take on all the trailers that aired during the Big Game plus all the rest of the geek news this week.

Episode 24 - Gungans... But Why?

Julian Meush January 29, 2014

Julian, Daniel and Jeremy are back in the Tower to get the ball rolling in 2014. It's a big show that tackles everything from Ant-Man and Wonder Woman to Star Wars and Agents of SHIELD.

Episode 23 - Stuff of 2013

Julian Meush January 3, 2014

The guys get together again after the holidays to breakdown a few bits of news and to discuss what stood out to them in 2013. From the Batman vs. Superman announcement to The Last of Us and so much more.

Episode 22 - Wonder Woman

Julian Meush December 17, 2013

We catch up on 2 weeks worth of news and finally give our take as Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, the Amazing Spider-man 2 trailer as well as Sony's bold plans for the franchise. We also talk X-men, Batman vs Superman, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Mass Effect, Terminator and so much more.

Episode 21 - Alan who?

Julian Meush December 5, 2013

Batman vs. Superman rumours, low budget DCCU movies, Marvel news, comic book sequels to films and Hunger Games: Catching Fire and more. We also discuss some controversial comments from Alan Moore that left us scratching our heads.

ToB Interlude - Arkham Origins and the DCU

Julian Meush November 28, 2013

Julian, Daniel and Jeremy discuss Batman: Arkham Origins as well as the greater DCU across the comics, films, television series' and now the games.

ToB Interlude - Thor: The Dark World Review

Julian Meush November 22, 2013

Julian and Daniel sit down to talk Thor: The Dark World and the whole Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Episode 20 - PS4

Julian Meush November 20, 2013

We chat about the PS4 launch and ask if its worth a buy so soon? As well as a lengthy talk about next gen Battlefield 4 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!