The Chatter After

Brandon Alvarado and Mike Thomas

The Chatter After is where we chat, argue, and wax poetic about the things we love about all things in film. From the brilliance of The Godfather to the endearing fantasy of Avatar: The Last Airbender, we discuss everything in the film and television space from a place of love. Movie experts Michael Thomas and Brandon Alvarado discuss the joys of film in the biweekly review show The Chatter After. Watch us on YouTube: The Chatter After: https://youtube.com/@TheChatterAfter The Amateur Otaku: https://youtube.com/TheAmateurOtaku

  1. Jun 7

    The Absolute Universe, Invincible, and More Comic Book Chatter

    DC is reshaping its comic book universe in a major way—and we’re breaking it all down. In this episode, we dive deep into DC’s Absolute Comics initiative and explore the bold new “Year One” takes on its most iconic heroes: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and The Flash. From reimagined origins to tonal shifts and creative risks, we unpack what makes this new direction so exciting (and where it might divide fans). Is this the fresh start DC needed? Or just another reboot in disguise? We cover: What the Absolute Universe is and why it matters Batman’s new direction and tone Superman’s evolving identity Wonder Woman’s updated mythos The Flash’s place in this new timeline How does this compare to past DC reboots If you’re a DC fan, comic reader, or just curious about where these legendary characters are headed next, this is the breakdown you don’t want to miss. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:15:03 - Absolute Comics 00:42:29 - Mike's Comicshop Prep 00:56:17 - The Crossover Discussion 01:08:16 - The Dakota Incident _____________________________________________________________ Subscribe And Ring The Notification Bell: The Chatter After: http://www.youtube.com/@TheChatterAfter?sub_confirmation=1 The Amateur Otaku: http://www.youtube.com/TheAmateurOtaku?sub_confirmation=1 Novice Cinephile: http://www.youtube.com/NoviceCinephile?sub_confirmation=1 Follow The Chatter After Team: Brandon: https://bsky.app/profile/monkeydbraffy.bsky.social Mike: https://linktr.ee/novicecinephile Cliff: https://letterboxd.com/cliffcliffboom/ Nate: https://linktr.ee/nateknowsmovies Listen To Our Podcasts On Your Favorite Podcast Service: The Chatter After: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-chatter-after Insider Chatter: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tcalive The Amateur Otaku: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theamateurotaku

    1h 46m

  2. 08/25/2025

    The Ultimate Action Movie Sequel Draft!

    We’re drafting the greatest action movie sequels of all time. From Terminator 2 to The Dark Knight to old-school classics, we’re building the ultimate action movie binge lineup. Who drafted the best team of sequels? You decide!👉 Drop your picks in the comments and let us know who won the draft.___________________________________________________________ Subscribe And Ring The Notification Bell: The Chatter After: http://www.youtube.com/@TheChatterAfter?sub_confirmation=1 The Amateur Otaku: http://www.youtube.com/TheAmateurOtaku?sub_confirmation=1 Novice Cinephile: http://www.youtube.com/NoviceCinephile?sub_confirmation=1 Follow The Chatter After Team: Brandon: https://bsky.app/profile/monkeydbraffy.bsky.social Mike: https://linktr.ee/novicecinephile Cliff: https://letterboxd.com/cliffcliffboom/ Nate: https://linktr.ee/nateknowsmovies

    1h 24m

  3. 07/16/2025

    Take 42 - Did James Gunn Just Save the DCU? SUPERMAN Is the New Punk Rock

    James Gunn’s Superman has finally hit theaters, and we’ve got a LOT to say. In this full spoiler review, we break down David Corenswet’s debut as the Man of Steel, the biggest surprises, the DCU connections, and that wild ending. Did Gunn nail the tone? Is the reboot off to a strong start? Let’s talk performances, cameos, and what this all means for the future of DC.

    1h 24m

  4. 07/08/2025

    The Evolution of Superman On Screen: What Defines the Perfect Superman?

    From Christopher Reeve’s iconic charm to David Corenswet’s promising debut, Superman has evolved—sometimes soaring, sometimes stumbling. In this deep-dive video essay, we break down how every modern live-action Superman has captured (or missed) the core of Clark Kent’s legacy. 💥 What we cover: Why Christopher Reeve’s Superman still defines the role How Brandon Routh’s return struggled with nostalgia and misfires What Henry Cavill’s Superman got visually right—but emotionally wrong Why David Corenswet’s new Superman might finally strike the perfect balance The impact of supporting characters, comic book faithfulness, and thematic weight How James Gunn’s Superman (2025) echoes Superman vs. The Elite and explores Superman's role in today’s political and moral discourse Whether you're Team Reeve, rooting for Routh, or cautiously optimistic about Corenswet, this is the Superman conversation you’ve been waiting for. 📅 James Gunn's Superman hits theaters on July 11, 2025—but the legacy is already being rewritten. Subscribe And Ring The Notification Bell: The Chatter After: http://www.youtube.com/@TheChatterAfter?sub_confirmation=1 The Amateur Otaku: http://www.youtube.com/TheAmateurOtaku?sub_confirmation=1 Novice Cinephile: http://www.youtube.com/NoviceCinephile?sub_confirmation=1 Follow The Chatter After Team: Brandon: https://bsky.app/profile/monkeydbraffy.bsky.social Mike: https://linktr.ee/novicecinephile Cliff: https://bsky.app/profile/cliffinlalaland.bsky.social Nate: https://linktr.ee/nateknowsmovies Listen To Our Podcasts On Your Favorite Podcast Service: The Chatter After: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-chatter-after Insider Chatter: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tcalive The Amateur Otaku: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theamateurotaku

    1h 28m

  5. 06/05/2025

    Take 41 - Is FINAL RECKONING The Worst MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE????

    “Your mission, should you choose to accept it…” Involves listening to this deep dive. In this episode, we’re going all in on Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning—breaking down the film’s high-stakes action, its surprisingly timely AI-driven plot, and where it sits in the pantheon of the franchise. We discuss the evolution of Ethan Hunt, the choreography of chaos that is Tom Cruise’s stunt work, the shifting team dynamics, and how the film grapples with legacy, loyalty, and what it means to have control in a world increasingly run by algorithms. Plus: What worked, what didn’t, and why this might be Mission: Impossible's most meta entry yet. Subscribe And Ring The Notification Bell: The Chatter After: http://www.youtube.com/@TheChatterAfter?sub_confirmation=1 The Amateur Otaku: http://www.youtube.com/TheAmateurOtaku?sub_confirmation=1 Novice Cinephile: http://www.youtube.com/NoviceCinephile?sub_confirmation=1 Follow The Chatter After Team: Brandon: https://bsky.app/profile/monkeydbraffy.bsky.social Mike: https://linktr.ee/novicecinephile Cliff: https://bsky.app/profile/cliffinlalaland.bsky.social Listen To Our Podcasts On Your Favorite Podcast Service: The Chatter After: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-chatter-after Insider Chatter: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tcalive The Amateur Otaku: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theamateurotaku

    1h 19m
  6. The Last Of Us Season 2, Episode 7 - "Convergence" Spoiler Discussion - BEYOND THE CLICKERS

    05/31/2025 ·  Bonus

    The Last Of Us Season 2, Episode 7 - "Convergence" Spoiler Discussion - BEYOND THE CLICKERS

    We break down The Last of Us Season 2 finale on this week's episode of Beyond The Clickers. Day Three in Jackson sees Ellie and Abby come face-to-face in a controversial finale. 🔥 Episode Title: Convergence 📺 Streaming on: HBO / Max 🎮 Based on: The Last of Us Part II by Naughty Dog 💬 In this video, we cover: Full episode recap & analysis Easter eggs and game references Our thoughts on that controversial scene What does this mean for the rest of Season 2 Predictions for Episode 2 and beyond Whether you're a die-hard fan of the game or just love the HBO series, this review is for you! Hit that Subscribe button for weekly recaps, breakdowns, and all things The Last of Us. 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more reviews, reactions, and theories every week! Follow Anna everywhere: https://linktr.ee/itsaimmedia Follow Robert on Blysky: https://bsky.app/profile/robertbtaylor.bsky.social _____________________________________________________________ Subscribe And Ring The Notification Bell: The Chatter After: http://www.youtube.com/@TheChatterAfter?sub_confirmation=1 The Amateur Otaku: http://www.youtube.com/TheAmateurOtaku?sub_confirmation=1 Novice Cinephile: http://www.youtube.com/NoviceCinephile?sub_confirmation=1 Follow The Chatter After Team: Brandon: https://bsky.app/profile/monkeydbraffy.bsky.social Mike: https://linktr.ee/novicecinephile Cliff: https://bsky.app/profile/cliffinlalaland.bsky.social Listen To Our Podcasts On Your Favorite Podcast Service: The Chatter After: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-chatter-after Insider Chatter: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tcalive The Amateur Otaku: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theamateurotaku

    1 hr

  7. 05/19/2025

    MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE Movies Ranked! | Ultimate Tier List from Worst to Best

    Ready for an action-packed ranking of every Mission: Impossible movie? In this ultimate tier list, we break down all the Mission: Impossible films—from the 1996 original to Dead Reckoning—and rank them from worst to best! Whether you're a die-hard Tom Cruise fan, love Ethan Hunt's impossible stunts, or just looking for the best Mission: Impossible movie to watch, this is your guide. Packed with spy thrills, insane action, and high-stakes drama, this tier list covers everything. Subscribe for more movie rankings, action movie analysis, and blockbuster breakdowns! Timestamps Intro: 00:00:00 M:I 1996 00:05:19 M:I 2 00:21:52 M:I 3 00:37:12 Ghost Protocol 00:48:00 Rogue Nation 01:00:15 Fallout 01:11:01 Dead Reckoning 01:22:38 The Final Rankoning 01:39:54 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more reviews, reactions, and theories every week! _____________________________________________________________ Subscribe And Ring The Notification Bell: The Chatter After: http://www.youtube.com/@TheChatterAfter?sub_confirmation=1 The Amateur Otaku: http://www.youtube.com/TheAmateurOtaku?sub_confirmation=1 Novice Cinephile: http://www.youtube.com/NoviceCinephile?sub_confirmation=1 Follow The Chatter After Team: Brandon: https://bsky.app/profile/monkeydbraffy.bsky.social Mike: https://linktr.ee/novicecinephile Cliff: https://bsky.app/profile/cliffinlalaland.bsky.social Nate: https://linktr.ee/nateknowsmovies Robert: https://bsky.app/profile/robertbtaylor.bsky.social Listen To Our Podcasts On Your Favorite Podcast Service: The Chatter After: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-chatter-after Insider Chatter: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tcalive The Amateur Otaku: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theamateurotaku

    1h 44m
  8. THE LAST OF US Season 2, Episode 5 - "Feel Her Love" Spoiler Discussion

    05/14/2025 ·  Bonus

    THE LAST OF US Season 2, Episode 5 - "Feel Her Love" Spoiler Discussion

    We break down The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 5 on this week's episode of Beyond The Clickers. Ellie and Dina press forward as they head towards the hospital to find Joel's killers. They run into Scars, stalkers, Jesse, spores, and Nora in a massive event that sees Ellie do the unthinkable. 🔥 Episode Title: FEEL HER LOVE 📺 Streaming on: HBO / Max 🎮 Based on: The Last of Us Part II by Naughty Dog 💬 In this video, we cover: Full episode recap & analysis Easter eggs and game references Our thoughts on THAT Ellie scene What does this mean for the rest of Season 2 Predictions for Episode 6 and beyond Whether you're a die-hard fan of the game or just love the HBO series, this review is for you! Hit that Subscribe button for weekly recaps, breakdowns, and all things The Last of Us. 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more reviews, reactions, and theories every week! Follow Robert on Blysky: https://bsky.app/profile/robertbtaylor.bsky.social _____________________________________________________________ Subscribe And Ring The Notification Bell: The Chatter After: http://www.youtube.com/@TheChatterAfter?sub_confirmation=1 The Amateur Otaku: http://www.youtube.com/TheAmateurOtaku?sub_confirmation=1 Novice Cinephile: http://www.youtube.com/NoviceCinephile?sub_confirmation=1 Follow The Chatter After Team: Brandon: https://bsky.app/profile/monkeydbraffy.bsky.social Mike: https://linktr.ee/novicecinephile Cliff: https://bsky.app/profile/cliffinlalaland.bsky.social Listen To Our Podcasts On Your Favorite Podcast Service: The Chatter After: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-chatter-after Insider Chatter: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tcalive The Amateur Otaku: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theamateurotaku

    1h 7m
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The Chatter After is where we chat, argue, and wax poetic about the things we love about all things in film. From the brilliance of The Godfather to the endearing fantasy of Avatar: The Last Airbender, we discuss everything in the film and television space from a place of love. Movie experts Michael Thomas and Brandon Alvarado discuss the joys of film in the biweekly review show The Chatter After. Watch us on YouTube: The Chatter After: https://youtube.com/@TheChatterAfter The Amateur Otaku: https://youtube.com/TheAmateurOtaku

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  • Creator
    Brandon Alvarado and Mike Thomas
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    71
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Brandon Alvarado and Mike Thomas
  • Show Website
    The Chatter After