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Stories are everything. The Gold Man breaks down the biggest movies and TV shows, why they're great and why they fall apart. Star Wars is the passion, with Marvel, DC, Avatar, Game of Thrones and plenty of other franchises along the way. Hosted by The Gold Man with co-host Klaud.

  1. 1d ago

    Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban... 22 Years Later

    How well does Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban hold up 22 years later? Released in 2004, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban marked a major turning point for the Harry Potter movie franchise. Directed by Alfonso Cuarón, the third installment took the series in a noticeably darker, more mature, and visually distinctive direction, introducing some of the franchise's most beloved characters while expanding the magical world of Hogwarts. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, alongside Gary Oldman, David Thewlis, and Michael Gambon, Prisoner of Azkaban is frequently considered one of the greatest Harry Potter movies ever made. But does it deserve that reputation? In this video, I take a deep retrospective look at Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, exploring the production of the movie, how it was made, and the creative decisions that helped make it such a distinctive entry in the franchise. We'll go behind the scenes to examine the departure of Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón's arrival as director, the challenges of adapting J.K. Rowling's third novel, and the changes that transformed the visual style and atmosphere of the Harry Potter movies. We'll also explore the casting of new characters like Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, and Peter Pettigrew, and how they helped expand the story of Harry Potter. Then we'll dive into the movie itself, examining its narrative, characters, performances, cinematography, production design, visual effects, music, and themes. We'll explore the many strengths that make Prisoner of Azkaban such a memorable fantasy adventure, while also looking at its weaknesses, questionable storytelling decisions, and differences from the original book. Finally, we'll look at the film's critical reception, audience response, box office performance, and lasting legacy. How did audiences react to this dramatic change in direction, and why has Prisoner of Azkaban remained such a beloved entry in the Harry Potter franchise? For business inquiries please email:-thegoldman@digitalfoxtalent.com For personal inquiries please email:-thegoldmanbusiness@gmail.com Chapters:0:00 - Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban 22 Years Later0:52 - 2002-20046:39 - Deep Dive into the Story19:33 - Harry Potter Fun Zone21:48 - Legacy & Reception Music:––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Back to 1981 — Iaio [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: • Back to 1981 — Iaio | Free Background... Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/back-1981––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-Driving along the sunset - Mark Tyner: Driving along the sunset - Mark Tyner-Universal - Vibe Tracks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iboPdDeLkMg-Lunar Clouds - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHCUwzFMj6o-80s Retrowave Music - Hackers Royalty Free No Copyright ✪ Thumbnail ✪ -Render Driver: https://instagram.com/renderdriver ❗️WANT TO SEE MORE OF ME?❗️-Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheGoldMan25 Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sx5fVdCrupk Read the write-up on SUBPLOT: https://subplot.tv/a/thegoldman25/Sx5fVdCrupk The Gold Man is part of the Digital Fox Talent creator network: digitalfoxtalent.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Oct 25

    Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets... 24 Years Later

    How well does Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets hold up 24 years later? Released in 2002, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets continued the magical journey that began with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, taking audiences back to Hogwarts for a darker and more mysterious adventure. Directed by Chris Columbus and starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, the second Harry Potter movie expanded the wizarding world, introduced iconic characters, and pushed Harry's story into increasingly dangerous territory. But nearly a quarter of a century later, how good is the movie really? In this video, I take a deep retrospective look at Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, exploring the production of the film, how it was made, and how the filmmakers brought one of J.K. Rowling's most beloved books to the big screen. We'll go behind the scenes to examine the development of the sequel, Chris Columbus's approach to adapting the source material, the return of the young cast, and the creative work that brought Dobby, the flying Ford Anglia, the Basilisk, and the Chamber of Secrets itself to life. Then we'll dive into the movie, breaking down its story, characters, performances, worldbuilding, atmosphere, visual effects, and pacing. We'll examine what the film does exceptionally well, from its compelling central mystery and expanded magical world to its darker tone, while also looking at the weaknesses that keep it from being a perfect adaptation. Finally, we'll explore the original critical reception, audience response, box office success, and lasting legacy of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. How did the movie build on the success of the first film, and how does it compare with the rest of the Harry Potter franchise. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets took the foundation established by the first movie and expanded it into a more mysterious, dangerous, and ambitious adventure. With new characters, deeper lore, and a darker story, it helped establish the direction of the Harry Potter film franchise while retaining the magic that made the original such a success. But nostalgia can only take a movie so far. Does Chamber of Secrets still work as a compelling fantasy adventure today, or have some of its flaws become more apparent with age? Let's return to Hogwarts and find out. If you enjoy Harry Potter, fantasy movies, movie retrospectives, film analysis, behind-the-scenes production stories, book-to-film adaptations, movie reviews, and long-form video essays, this retrospective takes a deep dive into the second Harry Potter movie and its place in the franchise's history. For business inquiries please email:-thegoldman@digitalfoxtalent.com For personal inquiries please email:-thegoldmanbusiness@gmail.com Chapters:0:00 - Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets 24 Years Later1:01 - The Production 6:33 - The Story22:39 - Harry Potter Fun Section26:57 - The Reception Music:––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Back to 1981 — Iaio [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: • Back to 1981 — Iaio | Free Background... Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/back-1981––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-Driving along the sunset - Mark Tyner: Driving along the sunset - Mark Tyner-Universal - Vibe Tracks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iboPdDeLkMg-Lunar Clouds - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHCUwzFMj6o-80s Retrowave Music - Hackers Royalty Free No Copyright ✪ Thumbnail ✪ -Render Driver: https://instagram.com/renderdriver ❗️WANT TO SEE MORE OF ME?❗️-Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheGoldMan25 Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrQRjCdVI6Q Read the write-up on SUBPLOT: https://subplot.tv/a/thegoldman25/BrQRjCdVI6Q The Gold Man is part of the Digital Fox Talent creator network: digitalfoxtalent.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Oct 18

    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone... 25 Years Later

    How well does Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone hold up 25 years later? Released in 2001, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone introduced audiences to the magical world of Hogwarts and launched one of the biggest movie franchises in history. Directed by Chris Columbus and starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, this adaptation of J.K. Rowling's bestselling novel brought Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, and the wizarding world to life on the big screen for the very first time. But a quarter of a century later, how well does the movie actually hold up? In this video, I take a deep retrospective look at Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, exploring the production of the film, the challenges of adapting such a beloved book, and the creative decisions that helped establish the look and feel of the Harry Potter universe. We'll go behind the scenes to examine how Warner Bros. brought the project to life, how Chris Columbus approached the adaptation, how the young cast was chosen, and how the filmmakers transformed Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, Quidditch, and the wizarding world into a cinematic experience. Then we'll dive into the movie itself, looking at its story, characters, performances, worldbuilding, visual effects, cinematography, music, and pacing. We'll explore the film's many strengths, including its sense of wonder and magical atmosphere, while also examining the weaknesses that become more noticeable when revisiting it decades later. Finally, we'll look at the film's original critical and audience reception, its box office success, and the lasting legacy of the movie that started the Harry Potter film franchise. Twenty-five years later, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone remains a defining fantasy adventure for an entire generation. But beyond the nostalgia, how effective is it as a movie in its own right? Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone had the enormous challenge of bringing a beloved literary world to life while introducing millions of viewers to a new generation of characters. Its success helped establish one of the most recognizable fantasy franchises in cinema, but its legacy is about more than nostalgia alone. So, 25 years later, is the first Harry Potter movie still magical, or do its flaws become more apparent with time? Let's revisit Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and find out. For business inquiries please email:-thegoldman@digitalfoxtalent.com For personal inquiries please email:-thegoldmanbusiness@gmail.com Chapters:0:00 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 25 Years Later0:42 - The Production7:50 - The Story18:29 - Harry Potter Fun Zone23:52 - Legacy & Reception Music:––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Back to 1981 — Iaio [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: • Back to 1981 — Iaio | Free Background... Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/back-1981––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-Driving along the sunset - Mark Tyner: Driving along the sunset - Mark Tyner-Universal - Vibe Tracks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iboPdDeLkMg-Lunar Clouds - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHCUwzFMj6o-80s Retrowave Music - Hackers Royalty Free No Copyright ✪ Thumbnail ✪ -Render Driver: https://instagram.com/renderdriver ❗️WANT TO SEE MORE OF ME?❗️-Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheGoldMan25 Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAn6i07QQGY Read the write-up on SUBPLOT: https://subplot.tv/a/thegoldman25/fAn6i07QQGY The Gold Man is part of the Digital Fox Talent creator network: digitalfoxtalent.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Oct 10

    The Strange Evolution of The Wolverine Trilogy

    How good are the Wolverine movies, and how did Hugh Jackman's solo superhero trilogy evolve from one of the most disappointing X-Men movies into one of the greatest comic book movies ever made? From X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) to The Wolverine (2013) and Logan (2017), Hugh Jackman starred in three solo movies exploring the story of one of Marvel's most iconic characters. But while these films share the same central character, they couldn't be more different in quality, tone, or ambition. In this video, I take a deep retrospective look at all three Wolverine movies, examining how they were made, what works and what doesn't, and how each film has aged since its release. First, we'll revisit X-Men Origins: Wolverine, exploring its troubled production, controversial creative decisions, and the many problems that prevented it from living up to the potential of Wolverine's first solo movie. From its handling of Deadpool and Sabretooth to its story, action, and visual effects, we'll examine why this prequel became one of the most divisive entries in the X-Men franchise. Next, we'll dive into The Wolverine, James Mangold's attempt to take Logan in a different direction with a story inspired by the character's Japanese adventures. We'll explore its production, themes, action sequences, character development, and how it brought a more personal and introspective approach to Wolverine's story. Finally, we'll examine Logan, the critically acclaimed 2017 film that gave Hugh Jackman's Wolverine a brutal, emotional, and unforgettable conclusion. We'll discuss its production, mature storytelling, character relationships, Western influences, and the reasons it stands apart from so many other superhero movies. We'll also look at the critical reception, box office performance, and lasting legacy of each film, exploring how these three movies helped shape Wolverine's place in superhero cinema. For business inquiries please email:-thegoldman@digitalfoxtalent.com For personal inquiries please email:-thegoldmanbusiness@gmail.com Chapters:0:00 - The Wolverine Trilogy 9 Years Later0:53 - 2004-20094:05 - X-Men Origins: Wolverine11:20 - 2009-201314:29 - The Wolverine20:26 - 2013-201723:29 - Logan31:45 - Legacy & Reception Music:––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Back to 1981 — Iaio [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: • Back to 1981 — Iaio | Free Background... Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/back-1981––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-Driving along the sunset - Mark Tyner: Driving along the sunset - Mark Tyner-Universal - Vibe Tracks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iboPdDeLkMg-Lunar Clouds - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHCUwzFMj6o-80s Retrowave Music - Hackers Royalty Free No Copyright ✪ Thumbnail ✪ -Render Driver: https://instagram.com/renderdriver ❗️WANT TO SEE MORE OF ME?❗️-Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheGoldMan25 The Gold Man is represented by Digital Fox Talent. Brand partnerships: digitalfoxtalent.com/brands/creators/the-gold-man Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zo1TD9TDC0 Read the write-up on SUBPLOT: https://subplot.tv/a/thegoldman25/9zo1TD9TDC0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Sep 30

    The Rise & Fall of the X-Men "Prequels"

    How well do the X-Men prequel movies hold up today? After the original X-Men trilogy, 20th Century Fox attempted to reinvent the franchise with a new generation of mutants. Beginning with X-Men: First Class in 2011 and continuing through X-Men: Days of Future Past, X-Men: Apocalypse, and Dark Phoenix, these four movies attempted to tell a new version of the X-Men story while simultaneously expanding, rewriting, and eventually concluding the franchise's timeline. But how well did these movies actually work? In this video, I take a deep retrospective look at all four X-Men prequel movies and examine how they have aged since their original releases. We'll start with the production of each film, exploring how X-Men: First Class came together, how Days of Future Past attempted to merge the original and new X-Men casts, the ambitious production of X-Men: Apocalypse, and the troubled development of Dark Phoenix. Then we'll dive into the movies themselves, examining their stories, characters, themes, action sequences, visual effects, performances, writing, and filmmaking. We'll look at the many strengths that made these movies work, as well as the weaknesses that prevented the X-Men prequel saga from reaching its full potential. From James McAvoy's Professor X and Michael Fassbender's Magneto to Jennifer Lawrence's Mystique, Nicholas Hoult's Beast, Sophie Turner's Jean Grey, Tye Sheridan's Cyclops, Kodi Smit-McPhee's Nightcrawler, and the rest of the X-Men, we'll explore how this new generation of characters evolved throughout the four films. Finally, we'll examine the reception and legacy of each movie, including how critics and audiences responded to them, how the X-Men timeline became increasingly complicated, and how the franchise ultimately came to an end with Dark Phoenix. Twenty years after the beginning of the X-Men movie franchise, these four films represent one of the strangest eras in superhero cinema: a prequel series that constantly changed its own history while attempting to build upon the legacy of the original trilogy. The X-Men prequel movies are far from perfect, but they contain some of the most interesting ideas, performances, and filmmaking in the entire X-Men franchise. From First Class and Days of Future Past to Apocalypse and Dark Phoenix, this era of the franchise is filled with ambitious successes, frustrating failures, bizarre continuity, and plenty of missed potential. So, years after these movies were released, how well do the X-Men prequels actually hold up? Let's revisit X-Men: First Class, Days of Future Past, Apocalypse, and Dark Phoenix and take a look at the strange, complicated, and ultimately unfinished story of the X-Men's second generation. If you enjoy X-Men, Marvel, superhero movies, comic book movies, movie retrospectives, film analysis, production deep dives, movie reviews, and long-form video essays, this retrospective covers everything you need to know about the four X-Men prequel films. For business inquiries please email:-thegoldman@digitalfoxtalent.com For personal inquiries please email:-thegoldmanbusiness@gmail.com Chapters:0:00 - The Rise & Fall of the X-Men "Prequels"1:23 - 2006-20115:06 - First Class11:52 - 2011-201415:53 - Days of Future Past26:07 - 2014-201628:18 - Apocalypse34:10 - 2016-201937:21 - Dark Phoenix42:07 - Legacy & Reception Music:––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Back to 1981 — Iaio [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: • Back to 1981 — Iaio | Free Background... Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/back-1981––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-Driving along the sunset - Mark Tyner: Driving along the sunset - Mark Tyner-Universal - Vibe Tracks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iboPdDeLkMg-Lunar Clouds - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHCUwzFMj6o-80s Retrowave Music - Hackers Royalty Free No Copyright ✪ Thumbnail ✪ -Render Driver: https://instagram.com/renderdriver ❗️WANT TO SEE MORE OF ME?❗️-Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheGoldMan25 The Gold Man is represented by Digital Fox Talent. Brand partnerships: digitalfoxtalent.com/brands/creators/the-gold-man Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Sep 20

    The X-Men Trilogy... 20 Years Later

    The Chaos Legion features the game-original Chaos Herald Optimus Prime and Chaos Herald Megatron, summoned by Unicron as his enforcers to command the Chaos Legion. Pre-register Transformers Eternal War and add your favorite Transformers to your squad! https://www.transformerseternalwar.com/pre-register/?channel=509 How has the original X-Men trilogy aged 20 years later? Before the MCU, before the modern era of interconnected superhero universes, there was X-Men. Released in 2000 and followed by X2: X-Men United in 2003 and X-Men: The Last Stand in 2006, the original X-Men trilogy helped establish superhero movies as a major force in Hollywood and laid the groundwork for the comic book movie boom that followed. But how well does the trilogy actually hold up? In this video, I take a deep retrospective look at the original X-Men trilogy and revisit all three movies: X-Men, X2: X-Men United, and X-Men: The Last Stand. We'll start with the production of each movie, exploring how these films were developed, the challenges behind bringing the X-Men to the big screen, the filmmakers and actors involved, and how the production of each sequel changed as the franchise grew. Chapters:0:00 - The X-Men Trilogy1:03 - Transformers: Eternal War2:52 - 1994-20008:23 - X-Men14:48 - 2000-200318:09 - X2: X-Men United24:40 - 2003-200627:36 - X-Men: The Last Stand36:13 - Legacy & Reception Then we'll dive into the movies themselves, examining their stories, characters, themes, action sequences, visual effects, performances, and filmmaking. We'll look at what X-Men does exceptionally well, why X2 is often considered one of the greatest superhero sequels ever made, and why X-Men: The Last Stand became such a controversial conclusion to the original trilogy. From Hugh Jackman's Wolverine and Patrick Stewart's Professor X to Ian McKellen's Magneto, Halle Berry's Storm, Famke Janssen's Jean Grey, James Marsden's Cyclops, Rebecca Romijn's Mystique, and the rest of the X-Men, we'll explore the characters that defined this era of superhero cinema. Finally, we'll look at the reception and legacy of the trilogy. We'll examine how audiences and critics responded to the movies, how the original X-Men films influenced the superhero genre, and how the franchise ultimately helped pave the way for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the modern superhero movie era. Twenty years later, the original X-Men trilogy is a fascinating time capsule of superhero filmmaking. Some elements have aged incredibly well, while others show just how much the genre has changed since 2000. The original X-Men trilogy may not be perfect, but its influence on modern cinema is impossible to ignore. Before the MCU, these movies helped prove that superhero stories could become major Hollywood blockbusters—and their success changed the industry forever. So, 20 years later, how good is the original X-Men trilogy? Let's revisit X-Men, X2, and X-Men: The Last Stand and find out. If you enjoy X-Men, Marvel, superhero movies, comic book movies, movie retrospectives, film analysis, production deep dives, movie reviews, and long-form video essays, this is the ultimate retrospective on the original X-Men trilogy. For business inquiries please email:-thegoldman@digitalfoxtalent.com For personal inquiries please email:-thegoldmanbusiness@gmail.com Music:––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Back to 1981 — Iaio [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: • Back to 1981 — Iaio | Free Background... Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/back-1981––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-Driving along the sunset - Mark Tyner: Driving along the sunset - Mark Tyner-Universal - Vibe Tracks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iboPdDeLkMg-Lunar Clouds - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHCUwzFMj6o-80s Retrowave Music - Hackers Royalty Free No Copyright ✪ Thumbnail ✪ -Render Driver: https://instagram.com/renderdriver ❗️WANT TO SEE MORE OF ME?❗️-Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheGoldMan25 The Gold Man is represented by Digital Fox Talent. Brand partnerships: digitalfoxtalent.com/brands/creators/the-gold-man Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Sep 13

    The Failure of Suicide Squad... 10 Years Later

    Ten years after its release, it’s time to revisit one of the most infamous superhero movie failures of the 2010s. Directed by David Ayer and starring Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, Viola Davis, and Joel Kinnaman, Suicide Squad was supposed to be a major turning point for the DC Extended Universe. Instead, it became a critical disaster, a divisive box office success, and one of the most notorious examples of studio interference in modern blockbuster filmmaking. In this video, I take a deep retrospective look at Suicide Squad and explore exactly what went wrong. We start with the troubled production of the movie, examining David Ayer's original vision, the studio's demands, extensive changes made during production and post-production, and the decisions that ultimately transformed the film into something very different from what its director intended. Then we dive into Suicide Squad itself. From its weak narrative and rushed character development to its uneven tone, exposition-heavy screenplay, editing, villains, action sequences, and frustrating character arcs, we'll break down why the movie struggles to work as a story—even with an incredibly talented cast and some genuinely memorable characters. Finally, we'll look at the reception and legacy of Suicide Squad, including the film's box office performance, critical response, the creation of Suicide Squad spin-offs, James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, Peacemaker, the continuing popularity of Harley Quinn, and the infamous #ReleaseTheAyerCut movement. Ten years later, Suicide Squad remains one of the most fascinating failures in the history of DC movies—not simply because the finished film is so flawed, but because of the story behind how it was made and the questions surrounding the movie we never got to see. In this video, we discuss: The troubled production of Suicide SquadDavid Ayer's original vision for the movieWarner Bros. studio interferenceThe major changes made to Suicide SquadThe controversial editing and reshootsWill Smith as DeadshotMargot Robbie as Harley QuinnJared Leto as the JokerViola Davis as Amanda WallerCaptain Boomerang, Rick Flag, El Diablo, Killer Croc, and the rest of Task Force XWhy Suicide Squad's narrative is so weakThe movie's rushed character developmentThe problems with the screenplay and editingThe Enchantress and the movie's main villainSuicide Squad's action, humor, tone, and visual styleThe critical reception to Suicide SquadSuicide Squad's box office performanceThe movie's impact on the DCEUThe Suicide Squad and PeacemakerThe history of Suicide Squad spin-offsThe #ReleaseTheAyerCut movementDavid Ayer's comments about his original cutThe legacy of Suicide Squad ten years later Suicide Squad is a fascinating case study in how studio interference can derail a blockbuster movie. The finished film may have become a cultural punchline, but the production history behind it raises a much more interesting question: how much better could Suicide Squad have been if David Ayer had been allowed to make the movie he originally intended? If you enjoy DC Comics, DCEU retrospectives, superhero movie reviews, film analysis, movie production deep dives, comic book movies, and long-form video essays, this retrospective takes a detailed look at why Suicide Squad failed—and why its legacy continues to be debated a decade later. For business inquiries please email:-thegoldman@digitalfoxtalent.com For personal inquiries please email:-thegoldmanbusiness@gmail.com Chapters:0:00 - Suicide Squad... 10 Years Later0:56 - The Production7:28 - The Story23:13 - Reception & Legacy Music:––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Back to 1981 — Iaio [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: • Back to 1981 — Iaio | Free Background... Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/back-1981––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-Driving along the sunset - Mark Tyner: Driving along the sunset - Mark Tyner-Universal - Vibe Tracks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iboPdDeLkMg-Lunar Clouds - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHCUwzFMj6o-80s Retrowave Music - Hackers Royalty Free No Copyright ✪ Thumbnail ✪ -Render Driver: https://instagram.com/renderdriver ❗️WANT TO SEE MORE OF ME?❗️-Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheGoldMan25 The Gold Man is represented by Digital Fox Talent. Brand partnerships: digitalfoxtalent.com/brands/creators/the-gold-man Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Sep 3

    The Failure of Green Lantern (2011)... 15 Years Later

    Download & play WWE Champions for FREE, and use code SLAM to claim your exclusive reward! https://t2m.io/thegoldman_Aug26 What happened to Green Lantern (2011)? Once intended to launch a major new DC superhero franchise, Green Lantern became one of the most infamous superhero movie failures of the 2010s. With a huge budget, an established comic book character, and Ryan Reynolds in the lead role, Warner Bros. expected Green Lantern to become the beginning of something much bigger. Instead, it became a critical disappointment, a box office underperformer, and a movie that has become synonymous with everything that can go wrong with a blockbuster production. In this video, I take a deep retrospective look at Green Lantern (2011) and explore exactly why the movie failed. We go behind the scenes of the production, examine the creative decisions that shaped the film, and look at the many problems that plagued the movie before it ever reached theaters. But the problems don't stop at the production. I also dive deep into the movie itself, examining its story, characters, worldbuilding, visual effects, action sequences, villains, and screenplay to figure out why Green Lantern is such an incredibly un-engaging superhero movie. Finally, we'll look at the film's critical reception, box office performance, and legacy, including how its failure affected Warner Bros.' plans for the Green Lantern franchise and the future of DC movies. In this video, we discuss: The troubled production of Green LanternWhy Warner Bros. had such high expectations for the movieThe development of the Green Lantern screenplayRyan Reynolds as Hal JordanThe problems with the movie's story and charactersWhy the Green Lantern Corps and mythology weren't properly utilizedThe film's infamous CGI and visual effectsParallax, Sinestro, and the movie's villainsWhy the movie feels so un-engaging despite its enormous budgetThe critical reception to Green LanternThe movie's disappointing box office performanceHow Green Lantern affected the future of DC moviesThe film's strange legacy within the history of superhero cinema Green Lantern is often remembered simply as a bad superhero movie, but the story behind its failure is much more interesting. It is a fascinating case study in blockbuster filmmaking, studio interference, franchise planning, and what happens when a movie is designed to launch a universe before the filmmakers have figured out the movie itself. More than a decade later, it's time to revisit Green Lantern and ask how one of DC's most recognizable superheroes ended up with one of the most infamous movies in the genre. If you enjoy movie retrospectives, superhero analysis, DC Comics, film criticism, production deep dives, and long-form video essays, be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more. For business inquiries please email:-thegoldman@digitalfoxtalent.com For personal inquiries please email:-thegoldmanbusiness@gmail.com Chapters:0:00 - Green Lantern... 15 Years Later0:59 - WWE Champions2:47 - The Production8:38 - The Un-Engaging Story21:30 - Ratings & Reception Music:––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Back to 1981 — Iaio [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: • Back to 1981 — Iaio | Free Background... Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/back-1981––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-Driving along the sunset - Mark Tyner: Driving along the sunset - Mark Tyner-Universal - Vibe Tracks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iboPdDeLkMg-Lunar Clouds - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHCUwzFMj6o-80s Retrowave Music - Hackers Royalty Free No Copyright ✪ Thumbnail ✪ -Render Driver: https://instagram.com/renderdriver ❗️WANT TO SEE MORE OF ME?❗️-Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheGoldMan25 The Gold Man is represented by Digital Fox Talent. Brand partnerships: digitalfoxtalent.com/brands/creators/the-gold-man Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Stories are everything. The Gold Man breaks down the biggest movies and TV shows, why they're great and why they fall apart. Star Wars is the passion, with Marvel, DC, Avatar, Game of Thrones and plenty of other franchises along the way. Hosted by The Gold Man with co-host Klaud.

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