Comic Book Movie Oblivion

Kumar Sivasubramanian
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A podcast about feature films based on comic books and comic strips that people have stopped talking about.

  1. Oldboy (2003)

    5D AGO

    Oldboy (2003)

    SPOILERS - SPOILERS - SPOILERS! In the left corner... "Old Boy" the manga series (1996-1998) by Garon Tsuchiya and Nobuaki Minegishi! And in the right corner... "Oldboy" the movie (2003), directed by Park Chan-wook; and starring Choi Min-sik, Yoo Ji-tae, and Kang Hye-jung! --- Please help us keep the lights on and support our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ComicBookMovieOblivion  --- Please contact us, comment, and like, rate, review, and subscribe! Email CBMOblivion@gmail.com  Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/kumarprime.bsky.social  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551035835334165  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/comicbookmovieoblivion/  Threads https://www.threads.com/@kumarsivasubramanian74  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@comicbookmovieoblivion  Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/CBMOblivion/  --- Our theme music is "A Trip to the Moon: Comic Descriptive Fantasia" composed by Ezra Read and performed by Vannie Ip-Winfield. For more information on Kumar's writings and translations, please visit KumarBooks.com

    2h 14m
  2. Fullmetal Alchemist (2017)

    FEB 7

    Fullmetal Alchemist (2017)

    This week, a very special crossover episode with the Full Manga Alchemists podcast! In the left corner... the "Fullmetal Alchemist" manga series (2001-2010) by Hiromu Arakawa! And in the right corner... "Fullmetal Alchemist" the movie (2017), directed by Fumihiko Sori; and starring Ryosuke Yamada, Atomu Mizuishi, Jun Kunimura, and Yasuko Matsuyuki! --- Please help us keep the lights on and support our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ComicBookMovieOblivion  --- The Full Manga Alchemists / Law of Equivalent Exchange podcast: https://deconstructingcomics.com/?p=7256  --- Please contact us, comment, and like, rate, review, and subscribe! Email CBMOblivion@gmail.com  Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/kumarprime.bsky.social  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551035835334165  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/comicbookmovieoblivion/  Threads https://www.threads.com/@kumarsivasubramanian74  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@comicbookmovieoblivion  Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/CBMOblivion/  --- Our theme music is "A Trip to the Moon: Comic Descriptive Fantasia" composed by Ezra Read and performed by Vannie Ip-Winfield. For more information on Kumar's writings and translations, please visit KumarBooks.com

    1h 48m
  3. Reg'lar Fellers (1941)

    JAN 31

    Reg'lar Fellers (1941)

    This week: True Hollywood Crime! In the left corner... "Reg'lar Fellers" the comic strip (1917-1949) by Gene Byrnes! And in the right corner... "Reg'lar Fellers" the movie (1941), directed by Arthur Dreifuss, and starring Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer! --- Please help us keep the lights on and support our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ComicBookMovieOblivion  --- Please contact us, comment, and like, rate, review, and subscribe! Email CBMOblivion@gmail.com  Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/kumarprime.bsky.social  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551035835334165  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/comicbookmovieoblivion/  Threads https://www.threads.com/@kumarsivasubramanian74  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@comicbookmovieoblivion  Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/CBMOblivion/  --- Our theme music is "A Trip to the Moon: Comic Descriptive Fantasia" composed by Ezra Read and performed by Vannie Ip-Winfield. For more information on Kumar's writings and translations, please visit KumarBooks.com

    59 min
  4. Airhawk Star of the North (1982)

    JAN 24

    Airhawk Star of the North (1982)

    In the left corner... "Air Hawk and the Flying Doctors" the comic strip (1959-1986) by John Dixon! And in the right corner... "Airhawk Star of the North" the TV movie (1982), directed by David Baker, and written by Ron McLean! --- The full movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzjnF7o3ImE --- Please help us keep the lights on and support our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ComicBookMovieOblivion  --- Please contact us, comment, and like, rate, review, and subscribe! Email CBMOblivion@gmail.com  Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/kumarprime.bsky.social  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551035835334165  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/comicbookmovieoblivion/  Threads https://www.threads.com/@kumarsivasubramanian74  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@comicbookmovieoblivion  Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/CBMOblivion/  --- Our theme music is "A Trip to the Moon: Comic Descriptive Fantasia" composed by Ezra Read and performed by Vannie Ip-Winfield. For more information on Kumar's writings and translations, please visit KumarBooks.com

    1h 40m
  5. St. Trinian's (2007)

    JAN 17

    St. Trinian's (2007)

    In the left corner... the "St. Trinian's" gag cartoons (1946-1952) of Ronald Searle! And in the right corner... "St. Trinian's" the movie (2007), directed by Oliver Parker and Barnaby Thompson; written by Piers Ashworth and Nick Moorcroft; and starring Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Lena Headey, Gemma Arterton, Jodie Whittaker, Russell Brand, Stephen Fry, Toby Jones, Talulah Riley, Mischa Barton, Juno Temple , and Caterina Murino! --- Please help us keep the lights on and support our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ComicBookMovieOblivion  --- Please contact us, comment, and like, rate, review, and subscribe! Email CBMOblivion@gmail.com  Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/kumarprime.bsky.social  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551035835334165  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/comicbookmovieoblivion/  Threads https://www.threads.com/@kumarsivasubramanian74  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@comicbookmovieoblivion  Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/CBMOblivion/  --- Our theme music is "A Trip to the Moon: Comic Descriptive Fantasia" composed by Ezra Read and performed by Vannie Ip-Winfield. For more information on Kumar's writings and translations, please visit KumarBooks.com

    1h 11m
  6. The Wildcats of St. Trinian's (1980)

    JAN 10

    The Wildcats of St. Trinian's (1980)

    In the left corner... the "St. Trinian's" gag cartoons (1946-1952) of Ronald Searle! And in the right corner... "The Wildcats of St. Trinian's" the movie (1980), directed and written by Frank Launder; and starring Sheila Hancock, Michael Hordern, Lisa Vanderpump, Sarah Lam, and Alfie Curtis ! --- Please help us keep the lights on and support our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ComicBookMovieOblivion  --- Please contact us, comment, and like, rate, review, and subscribe! Email CBMOblivion@gmail.com  Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/kumarprime.bsky.social  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551035835334165  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/comicbookmovieoblivion/  Threads https://www.threads.com/@kumarsivasubramanian74  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@comicbookmovieoblivion  Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/CBMOblivion/  --- Our theme music is "A Trip to the Moon: Comic Descriptive Fantasia" composed by Ezra Read and performed by Vannie Ip-Winfield. For more information on Kumar's writings and translations, please visit KumarBooks.com

    1h 7m
  7. Blue Murder at St. Trinian's (1957)

    JAN 3

    Blue Murder at St. Trinian's (1957)

    In the left corner... the "St. Trinian's" gag cartoons (1946-1952) of Ronald Searle! And in the right corner... "Blue Murder at St. Trinian's" the movie (1957), directed by Frank Launder; and starring George Cole, Joyce Grenfell, and Terry-Thomas! --- Please help us keep the lights on and support our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ComicBookMovieOblivion  --- Please contact us, comment, and like, rate, review, and subscribe! Email CBMOblivion@gmail.com  Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/kumarprime.bsky.social  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551035835334165  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/comicbookmovieoblivion/  Threads https://www.threads.com/@kumarsivasubramanian74  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@comicbookmovieoblivion  Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/CBMOblivion/  --- Our theme music is "A Trip to the Moon: Comic Descriptive Fantasia" composed by Ezra Read and performed by Vannie Ip-Winfield. For more information on Kumar's writings and translations, please visit KumarBooks.com

    1h 6m
  8. Episode 164: The Belles of St. Trinian's (1954)

    12/27/2025

    Episode 164: The Belles of St. Trinian's (1954)

    In the left corner... the "St. Trinian's" gag cartoons (1946-1952) of Ronald Searle! And in the right corner... "The Belles of St. Trinian's" the movie (1954), directed by Frank Launder; and starring Alastair Sim, Joyce Grenfell, and George Cole! --- Please help us keep the lights on and support our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ComicBookMovieOblivion  --- Please contact us, comment, and like, rate, review, and subscribe! Email CBMOblivion@gmail.com  Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/kumarprime.bsky.social  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551035835334165  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/comicbookmovieoblivion/  Threads https://www.threads.com/@kumarsivasubramanian74  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@comicbookmovieoblivion  Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/CBMOblivion/  --- Our theme music is "A Trip to the Moon: Comic Descriptive Fantasia" composed by Ezra Read and performed by Vannie Ip-Winfield. For more information on Kumar's writings and translations, please visit KumarBooks.com

    1h 5m
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A podcast about feature films based on comic books and comic strips that people have stopped talking about.

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  • Creator
    Kumar Sivasubramanian
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    171
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Comic Book Movie Oblivion