The Movie Knights Roundtable

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  1. 4d ago

    The New DCU: What's Working, What's Not, And What's Next? | Movie Knights Roundtable

    he DCU is officially underway. With Superman launching the new DC Universe and Supergirl arriving next, we're breaking down James Gunn's DCU, what's working, what isn't, and where DC Studios should go from here. This week on The Movie Knights Roundtable, we discuss the future of the DCU after Superman, Supergirl, Clayface, Creature Commandos, Peacemaker Season 2, Lanterns, and the projects that have already been announced. We look back at James Gunn's original DC Studios announcement, evaluate what we've seen so far, discuss whether the current strategy is working, and debate what the next phase of the DC Universe should look like. We also discuss whether DC has become more creatively exciting than Marvel, how important Supergirl and Clayface are to the future of the franchise, and what DC Studios needs to stop doing if they want to build a successful shared universe. If you're a fan of DC Comics, Superman, Supergirl, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Justice League, the DCU, James Gunn, Peter Safran, and the future of superhero movies, this episode is for you. What should be the next major DCU project after Supergirl? Episode Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - The Future Of The DCU 01:56 - Revisiting James Gunn's Original DCU Announcement 04:12 - Every DCU Project So Far 05:10 - Is The DCU Strategy Actually Working? 07:18 - What DC Studios Should Do Next 11:33 - DCU Canon Needs To Be More Clear 14:00 - Will Supergirl And Clayface Decide The DCU's Future? 16:49 - Is DC More Exciting Than Marvel Right Now? 18:15 - Blockbuster Or Street-Level? DC Character Game 20:48 - DCU Pitch Meeting: Greenlight Or Pass? 🎬 More from The Movie Knights: https://linktr.ee/Movie_Knights #dcu #dccomics #supergirl #superman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  2. Jun 14

    Why Steven Spielberg Is The Greatest Director Ever | Movie Knights Roundtable

    Steven Spielberg is one of the most influential filmmakers in movie history. With classics like Jaws, Jurassic Park, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T., Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, and more, Spielberg helped define modern blockbuster filmmaking. In this episode of The Movie Knights Roundtable, we celebrate Steven Spielberg's incredible career ahead of the release of Disclosure Day. We discuss our favorite Spielberg movies, his greatest strengths as a filmmaker, the films that don't work for us, and why his impact on Hollywood is still being felt today. Whether you're a lifelong Spielberg fan or just discovering his movies, join us for a deep dive into one of the most important filmmakers ever. 🎬 More from The Movie Knights: All Links: https://linktr.ee/Movie_Knights Be sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 - Start 00:57 - Why We're Celebrating Steven Spielberg 02:30 - Jurassic Park vs Schindler's List: Spielberg's Greatest Achievement? 03:36 - Why Spielberg Is Such a Versatile Filmmaker 04:44 - Steven Spielberg's Visual Storytelling Genius 07:22 - How Spielberg Inspired Modern Directors 10:00 - Spielberg's Unbelievable Run of Classic Movies 13:27 - Why Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Is Underrated 15:50 - When You Realize You're Watching a Spielberg Masterpiece 24:26 - Spielberg-Themed Game #stevenspielberg #movietalk #film Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  3. Jun 5

    Ranking Every Star Wars Movie (This Got Heated) | Movie Knights Roundtable

    Star Wars fans are probably going to hate some of these rankings. In this episode of The Movie Knights Roundtable, we rank every Star Wars movie from worst to best, debating the entire Skywalker Saga along with Rogue One, Solo, and Mandalorian & Grogu. From the original trilogy to the prequels, sequels, and modern Star Wars films, we break down which movies still hold up, which ones are overrated, and which deserve more love. Along the way we dive into Star Wars hot takes, controversial opinions, and one of our favorite games yet: Guess the Glup Shitto. If you love Star Wars discussions, movie rankings, film debates, or movie podcasts, this episode is for you. Episode Timestamps:00:00 - Start 02:32 - Worst Star Wars Movie Pick (#12) 05:23 - Ranking Star Wars Movie #11 07:47 - Ranking Star Wars Movie #10 10:31 - Ranking Star Wars Movie #9 13:50 - Ranking Star Wars Movies #8 and #7 20:27 - Ranking Star Wars Movie #6 25:29 - Top 5 Star Wars Movies 30:53 - Top 4 Star Wars Movies 33:07 - Top 3 Star Wars Movies 37:06 - Second Best Star Wars Movie 39:30 - Best Star Wars Movie Ranked 44:53 - Star Wars Hot Takes Game (“This Is The Way” or “It’s Treason Then”) 48:03 - Guess the Glup Shitto Star Wars Game 🎬 More from The Movie Knights: All Links: https://linktr.ee/Movie_Knights Be sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation for more movie rankings, Star Wars discussions, and weekly movie debates. #starwars #ranking #moviediscussion #starwarsfan #disney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  4. May 15

    Marvel Before the MCU Was INSANE | Movie Knights Roundtable

    Before the MCU changed superhero movies forever, Marvel had one of the weirdest and most fascinating movie eras in Hollywood. In this episode of The Movie Knights Roundtable, we revisit the pre-MCU Marvel movies, from Blade and X-Men to Spider-Man, Daredevil, Punisher, Fantastic Four, Ghost Rider, and more. We talk about the highs, the disasters, the underrated gems, and how these early Marvel movies helped pave the way for the modern superhero boom. From Wesley Snipes’ Blade to Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man and Ben Affleck’s Daredevil, this is a deep dive into Marvel before Iron Man and the MCU era began. If you love Marvel movies, superhero movie discussions, comic book films, or nostalgic movie conversations, this episode is for you. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Marvel Movies Before the MCU Explained 01:32 - Howard the Duck Review 02:21 - Blade Changed Superhero Movies Forever 04:04 - X-Men Started the Modern Marvel Era 07:02 - Blade II and Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 10:13 - X2, Hulk (2003) and Daredevil Discussion 13:49 - Spider-Man 2, The Punisher and Blade: Trinity 19:20 - Fantastic Four (2005) and Elektra Revisited 22:50 - X-Men: The Last Stand Retrospective 23:01 - Spider-Man 3, Ghost Rider and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer 25:56 - Punisher: War Zone Was Completely Insane 28:43 - Marvel Movie Game 🎬 More from The Movie Knights: All Links: https://linktr.ee/Movie_Knights Be sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation for more movie reviews, superhero discussions, and weekly movie debates. #marvel #mcu #movies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  5. May 8

    What’s the Best Video Game Movie Ever Made? | The Movie Knights Roundtable

    Video game movies used to have a terrible reputation… but not anymore. In this episode of The Movie Knights Roundtable, we break down our favorite video game movies, from the Sonic franchise and The Super Mario Bros. Movie to Detective Pikachu, Mortal Kombat, Need for Speed, and more. We talk about why video game adaptations are finally working, which movies surprised us the most, and which gaming franchises still deserve better adaptations. Plus, we discuss the upcoming Battlefield movie, the state of Hollywood gaming adaptations, and some underrated picks that deserve more love. If you love video game movies, gaming adaptations, movie discussions, or film podcasts, this episode is for you. 🎬 More from The Movie Knights: All Links: https://linktr.ee/Movie_Knights Episode Timestamps: 00:00 - Start 00:51 - Topic Intro 00:59 - Battlefield Movie Is Happening 01:14 - Rotten Tomatoes Ranking of Video Game Movies 02:20 - Sonic Movies Discussion 11:10 - Why Need for Speed Is Actually Awesome 13:51 - Gran Turismo Discussion 16:14 - Uncharted Movie Discussion 17:37 - A Minecraft Movie Discussion 19:00 - Super Mario Movies 21:17 - Mortal Kombat & Street Fighter 24:19 - Detective Pikachu 27:00 - Tomb Raider, Rampage, Doom, Monster Hunter, Five Nights at Freddy’s, Silent Hill, Free Guy, Tron & Max Payne 29:02 - Game 🎬 More from The Movie Knights: All Links: https://linktr.ee/Movie_Knights Be sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation for more movie reviews, movie debates, rankings, and weekly movie discussions. #movietalk #film #videogames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

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