305 episodes

Cinematic Universe is a podcast all about superhero and comic book movies and TV. Each episode, we look at one movie or show and find out more about the comics behind the screen. Along the way we run through the latest news across the genre, recommend related reading to explore, and pitch our not-always-entirely-serious ideas for future superhero films. From Iron Man to The Dark Knight, from Scott Pilgrim to Spider-Man, from The Incredibles to Howard the Duck, everything across the entire cinematic universe is in our sights.
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Cinematic Universe Cinematic Universe

    • TV & Film
    • 4.9 • 17 Ratings

Cinematic Universe is a podcast all about superhero and comic book movies and TV. Each episode, we look at one movie or show and find out more about the comics behind the screen. Along the way we run through the latest news across the genre, recommend related reading to explore, and pitch our not-always-entirely-serious ideas for future superhero films. From Iron Man to The Dark Knight, from Scott Pilgrim to Spider-Man, from The Incredibles to Howard the Duck, everything across the entire cinematic universe is in our sights.
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    Episode 164: Design for Living (1933)

    Episode 164: Design for Living (1933)

    Joe, James and Rhys take a look at Ernst Lubitsch's 1933 polyamory romcom, Design for Living, based (very loosely) on a Noel Coward play. And for those who prefer stuff released this century, we also have a big old chat about Fallout and the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer!


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    • 2 hr 20 min
    Episode 163: Tick, Tick... Boom! (2021)

    Episode 163: Tick, Tick... Boom! (2021)

    Joe, James and Rhys welcome Caroline Siede to discuss her selection, Lin Manuel Miranda's 2021 Netflix movie, TICK, TICK... BOOM! - an adaptation of the stage show based on Jonathan Larson's Rock Monologue. PLUS: talk about Hadestown, Late Night with the Devil, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Three Body Problem, Perfect Days, Blackberry, Dumb Money, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, and more!
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    • 2 hr 14 min
    Episode 162: Reds (1981)

    Episode 162: Reds (1981)

    Rhys, James and Joe have watched Warren Beatty's REDS, a three hour movie about Communism made in 1981.
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    • 1 hr 41 min
    Episode 161: Shortcomings (2023)

    Episode 161: Shortcomings (2023)

    James, Rhys and Joe take a look at Randall Park's directorial debut, 2023's Shortcomings - which actually is based on an Adrian Tomine comic and therefore could have been a reviewed under the old format, but that's what happens when you ask James what he wants to talk about. PLUS: chat about Coyote Vs. Acme, Kevin Smith's Masters of the Universe, and True Detective.
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    • 1 hr 36 min
    Episode 160: Poor Things (2023)

    Episode 160: Poor Things (2023)

    Joe, James and Rhys begin a new era for the podcast, looking at Yorgos Lanthimos' 2023 movie, Poor Things - a movie that stars the Green Goblin, Gwen Stacy and the Incredible Hulk. PLUS: Thoughts on Echo, Wonka, and (we'll keep doing it for as long as Rhys is annoyed by it) the latest Marvel Snap changes. Remember to listen to the very end to find out what movie we're covering next episode!
    Remember, you can always hear the latest episode ad-free, as well as any bonus content, by signing up to our Patreon at http://patreon.com/cinematicuniverse

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    • 1 hr 51 min
    Episode 159: The Cuppies 2023

    Episode 159: The Cuppies 2023

    James, Rhys and Joe look back over the best and worst of 2023, as well as presenting the all-important hall of fame inductees. Will anyone from Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania make it in? Or will they be turned away at the door never to darken its presence again? The answer may surprise you...
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    • 1 hr 51 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

Mr. Yayess ,

Great show

Always entertaining, always smart takes. 5 stars. Would play at regular speed again. A+++++

ZacWilliam ,

A great look at Comic Films, past and future

A great show for discussion of comic films that have come before and the latest news of what might be coming soon.

Deanaro365 ,

Favorite podcast

I like the podcast a lot I think they canceled it though I haven't heard a episode in a while

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