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The Infamous Podcast, hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is your favorite podcast about all the things worth geeking out over! They are talking about Comic Books, Movies, TV Shows, and Movies and TV Shows about Comic Books. Be #CertifiedInfamous and give us a listen!
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Have You Ever Seen What a Cannonball Can Do to a Samurai
Blackthorne Was Teaching All Sorts of Things This Week
This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about Beau DeMayo and woke on woke crime, Teen Titans Live-Action nonsense, Invincible season 2 part 2 and who is the biggest victim, and an “explosive” episode of Shogun.
Episode Index
Intro: 0:07
Beau DeMayo: 3:44
Teen Titans: 15:49
Invincible: 24:37
Shogun: 37:10
News Bites
Marvel Shocker: ‘X-Men ’97’ Creator Beau DeMayo Fired Weeks Before Premiere https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/marvel-shocker-x-men-97-creator-beau-demayo-fired-1235850423/
‘Teen Titans’ Live-Action Movie a Go at DC Studios https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/teen-titans-live-action-movie-1235853170/
Invincible (Amason)
Out of 5 It’s Not So Much an Amber Problem as Much as She’s Got to be the Victim Problems
Darryl: 3.7/5
Brian: 3.8/5
Season 2 Episode 5: This Must Come as a Shock
Directed by: Haylee Herrick
Written by: Helen Leigh
Date Aired: March 14, 2024
Summary:
In “This Must Come as a Shock,” we see the aftermath of the Viltrumite attack. Mark stays on Thraxa for two months, helping to rebuild the cities before returning to Earth with his brother Nolan.
At the Global Defense Agency (GDA), things are far from normal. Donald confronts Cecil about his body, only to discover Cecil’s brain has been placed within a robotic endoskeleton after his death. The Guardians’ world is rocked again when they discover a Martian ship heading straight for Earth. This prompts Shapesmith to reveal his true identity as a Martian and warn of a coming invasion by the squid-like Sequids.
Faced with this new threat, Cecil pulls out all the stops. He recruits Mark and Eve, who recommits to heroism with encouragement from Rex. Meanwhile, Rex, Dupli-Kate, and Shrinking Rae find themselves in a deadly confrontation with the Lizard League. The League attempts to hold the world hostage with stolen nuclear missiles, and the fight ends in tragedy. Both Kate and Rae are killed, and Rex is captured by King Lizard after losing a hand in the battle.
Back at the GDA, the situation is grim. The Guardians are drastically outnumbered by the invading Sequids and on the verge of defeat. But just as hope seems lost, a shocking revelation emerges. Allen, who was previously injured, has somehow recovered and now possesses Viltrumite-level strength. Thanks to Thaedus turning off his life support, Allen reveals himself as a Viltrumite rebel. He approaches Mark with a critical mission: to join the Coalition of planets fighting against the Viltrumite Empire.
Shogun (FX)
Out of 5 What Happened to Those Horses
Darryl: 4/5
Brian: 4.25/5
Chapter Four: The Eightfold Fence
Directed by: Frederick E.O. Toye
Written by: Nigel Williams & Emily Yoshida
Date Aired: March 12, 2024
Summary:
Blackthorne arrives in Ajiro with Toranaga’s galley. Toranaga inspects Yabushige’s army before leaving for Edo. Blackthorne learns his crew is now in Edo and the Erasmus ship belongs to Toranaga. He’s offered a home, a salary, and a woman named Usami Fuji as his companion in exchange for training Yabushige’s army for six months.
Meanwhile, Yabushige’s nephew suggests they take the captured cannons from the Erasmus and offer them to Ishido in Toranaga’s absence.
During training, Blackthorne teaches the samurai how to use cannons more effectively.
An aide from Ishido arrives, asking Yabushige to return to Osaka and pledge loyalty to the remaining regents. Fearing for his life, Yabushige invites the aide to stay the night. At dinner, Blackthorne gives Fuji a gun as a gift, and she gives him her father’s swords.
The next day, during a demonstration of the cannons, Nagakado disobeys orders and uses chain shot to kill Jozen and his men, much to Yabushige’s horror.
Note: This episode is dedicated to Larry Beckett, a crew member who served as a cannon expert and technical advisor for the show.
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Feudal Japan Was Lit!
Did you Know FX Dubbed Shogun So You can Look at Your Phone AND Watch the Show?
This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl discuss the new FX Mini-Series Shogun (and why mini-series are important to the TV and streaming landscape).
Episode Index
Intro: 0:07
The Art of the Mini-Series: 8:04
Shogun: 31:36
The Art of the Mini-Series:
The 25 best TV miniseries of all time https://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/the_25_best_tv_miniseries_of_all_time_030124/s1__33231407#slide_4
Shogun (FX)
Out of 10 Seppuku is Not the Way to Gos
Darryl: 8/10
Brian: 7/10
Summary:
Shogun is a historical fiction novel set in feudal Japan. It tells the story of John Blackthorne, a risk-taking English sailor shipwrecked in Japan. Thrust into a completely alien culture, Blackthorne clashes with the ambitious Lord Toranaga, a powerful daimyo with his own political rivals to contend with. Caught in the middle is Lady Mariko, a skilled samurai woman with a tarnished family history. All three must navigate a web of intrigue, loyalty, and cultural differences to find their place in this tumultuous world.
Main Cast:
– Hiroyuki Sanada (Lord Yoshii Toranaga): A powerful and cunning lord, Toranaga is locked in a political battle for dominance. You might recognize Sanada from his roles in “John Wick: Chapter 4” and “The Last Samurai.”
– Cosmo Jarvis (John Blackthorne): A resourceful English sailor who shipwrecked in Japan. Blackthorne struggles to adapt to the strict Japanese way of life. Jarvis has starred in films like “Persuasion.”
– Anna Sawai (Toda Mariko): A strong-willed samurai woman caught between her duty to her family and her attraction to Blackthorne. Sawai is a rising star in Japanese cinema.
Supporting Cast:
– Tadanobu Asano (Kashigi Yabushige): A rival lord and antagonist to Toranaga. Asano is a veteran Japanese actor known for his work in the “Thor” franchise.
– Takehiro Hira (Ishido Kazunari): A skilled swordsman and ally of Toranaga.
– Tokuma Nishioka (Toda Hiromatsu): Mariko’s father, caught in the political turmoil.
– Other notable cast members include Nestor Carbonell, Tommy Bastow, Shinnosuke Abe, Yoriko Dōguchi, Yuki Kura, and Hiroto Kanai.
Crew:
– Executive Producers: Justin Marks, Rachel Kondo, Michaela Clavell, Edward L. McDonnell, Michael De Luca, Andrew Macdonald, and Allon Reich.
– Creator: Justin Marks based on the novel by James Clavell.
Episodes:
Episode 1
Title: Anjin
Directed by: Jonathan van Tulleken
Written by: Rachel Kondo & Justin Marks
Date Aired: February 27, 2024
Summary: In 1600, a lone Dutch trading ship, Erasmus, arrives on the coast of Japan with a starving crew. John Blackthorne, the ship’s English navigator, is taken prisoner by samurai warriors. The episode introduces the political landscape with five regents vying for power and the religious tensions between the Catholic Church and the Protestant Blackthorne. Blackthorne is brought to Osaka Castle, where he meets Lord Toranaga and Lady Toda Mariko.
Episode 2
Title: Servants of Two Masters
Directed by: Jonathan van Tulleken
Written by: Rachel Kondo & Justin Marks
Date Aired: February 27, 2024
Summary: The episode delves deeper into the power struggle. We learn about Toranaga’s precarious position among the regents and the secret ambitions of the Portuguese. Blackthorne becomes a pawn in the game as Toranaga uses him to sow discord among his rivals. Blackthorne also encounters the Jesuit priest Domingo who reveals the Catholic agenda in Japan. Blackthorne is saved from execution by Yabushige and provides Toranaga with intel about the Portuguese and Spanish plans for Japan. The episode ends with an assassination attempt on Toranaga, highlighting the dangers he faces.
Episode 3
Title: Tomorrow is Tomorrow
Directed by: Charlotte Brändström
Written by: Shannon Goss
Date Aired: March 5, 2024
Summary: Toranaga outsmarts Ishido by sending -
Live Action Avatar and Dune (or Why We Can't Have Nice Things)
Why Do Hacks Feel the Need to Destroy Everything
This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl review the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender Series from Netflix and the Warner Bros. feature film Dune: Part 2.
Episode Index
Intro: 0:07
AtLAB: 5:44
Dune Part 2: 37:28
Avatar the Last Airbender (Season 1) (Netflix)
Out of 10 This Really is the Story of the Ember Island Players
Darryl: 4.5/10
Brian: 4/10
Summary
In the live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” on Netflix, Aang, a young Airbender who has been frozen in an iceberg for 100 years, awakens to find the world ravaged by the Fire Nation. As the Avatar, the only individual capable of mastering all four elements (Water, Earth, Fire, and Air), Aang embarks on a journey to restore balance to the world. He joins forces with siblings Katara, a water bender, and Sokka, a talented Southern Water Tribe warrior, and together they face challenges and adventures as Aang trains to hone his bending abilities and fulfill his destiny. This remix of the beloved animated series bastardizes the core elements of the original story while presenting it through a live-action lens.
Cast:
Main Characters:
– Aang: Gordon Cormier
– Katara: Kiawentiio Tarbell
– Sokka: Ian Ousley
– Prince Zuko: Dallas Liu
– Uncle Iroh: Paul Sun-Hyung Lee
– Azula: Elizabeth Yu
– Fire Lord Ozai: Daniel Dae Kim
Supporting Characters:
– Suki: Maria Zhang
– Yukari (Suki’s mother): Tamlyn Tomita
– Gran Gran (Katara and Sokka’s grandmother): Casey Camp-Horinek
– Jet: Sebastian Amoruso
– The Mechanist: Danny Pudi
– Commander Zhao: Ken Leung
Episodes
Episode 1
Title: Aang
Directed By: Michael Goi
Written by: Albert Kim & Michael Dante DiMartino & Bryan Konietzko
Episode 2
Title: Warriors
Directed By: Michael Goi
Written By: Joshua Hale Fialkov
Episode 3
Title: Omashu
Directed By: Michael Balfry
Written By: Christine Boylan
Episode 4
Title: Into the Dark
Directed By: Albert Kim
Written By: Keely MacDonald
Episode 5
Title: The Southern Air Temple
Directed By: Lauren Lynex
Written By: Lauren Lynex
Episode 6
Title: The Spirit World
Directed By: Arun A. Mylvaganam
Written By: Katie Lovejoy
Episode 7
Title: Siege of the North
Directed By: Bharat Nalluri
Written By: Nicole Yoo
Episode 8
Title: Crossroads of Destiny
Directed By: Albert Kim & Jabbar Raisani
Written By: Albert Kim & Katie Lovejoy
Production
Produced by (activist) Albert Kim
Production Companies Netflix and Rideback
Top Production Notes:
Positives:
Cinematography and Visual Effects: The live-action portrayal of the world is visually stunning, with impressive bending effects and detailed set design.
Casting Choices: Some viewers find certain actors, particularly the young leads, to be well-cast and embody the characters’ personalities effectively.
Negatives:
Pacing and Storytelling Choices: Some critics found the pacing of the first season to be slow and felt the show condensed plot points from the original series, potentially hindering character development and impacting the overall story flow.
Deviation from the Source Material: While some viewers appreciate the show’s attempt to adapt the story for a live-action format, others felt certain changes to the narrative or character arcs were unnecessary and took away from the essence of the original.
Budget
The budget for the live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” on Netflix is reported to be $15 million per episode. This means the entire first season, consisting of eight episodes, reportedly cost $120 million to produce.
Dune: Part 2 (2024)
Out of 10 Why Did Lady Jessica Go Full Super-Villains
Darryl: 6.25/10
Brian: 4/10
Summary
Picking up after the events of the first film, Paul Atreides seeks refuge with the Fremen, the indigenous people of the harsh desert planet Arrakis. He continues to develop his prophetic visions and abilities, while also forming -
The Elimination Chamber: Perth
It’s a Crazy Steel Madhouse!
This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are taking a trip down under to talk about the 2024 WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth PLE. Then we have a round of what we’re watching!
Episode Index
Intro: 0:07
Star Wars Battlefront Classic: 2:41
Elimination Chamber: Perth: 7:53
What We’re Watching: 40:15
News Bite
Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection PS4 & PS5 features revealed https://blog.playstation.com/2024/02/21/star-wars-battlefront-classic-collection-ps4-ps5-features-reveal/
Elimination Chamber: Perth
Out of 10 Prettiest Moonsaults That Never Happened
Darryl: 7.5/10
Brian: 6.5/10
Women’s Elimination Chamber Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair vs. Liv Morgan vs. Tiffany Stratton vs. Naomi vs. Raquel Rodriguez Stipulation: Winner gets a match for a Women’s World Championship match at WrestleMania XL: Becky Lynch Wins
The Judgment Day (Finn Bálor and Damian Priest) (c) vs. New Catch Republic (Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate) Stipulation: Tag team match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship: Judgement Day Retained
Men’s Elimination Chamber Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton vs. Bobby Lashley vs. LA Knight vs. Kevin Owens vs. Logan Stipulation: Winner gets a match for a World Heavyweight Championship match at WrestleMania XL: Drew McIntyre Wins
Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Nia Jax Stipulation: Singles match for the Women’s World Championship: Rhea Ripley Retained
What We’re Watching
Darryl
Ted Lasso & Game of Thrones
(No description needed unless you’re living under a rock.)
Brian
Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (Netflix)
Summary
In Transformers: War for Cybertron, the Autobots and Decepticons, ravaged by civil war on their dying Cybertron, clash over the Allspark, a mystical artifact. Optimus Prime’s Autobots fight to preserve it, while Megatron’s Decepticons seek its power to save their planet. Their desperate search leads to betrayals, alliances, and the destruction of the Allspark, forcing both sides to flee Cybertron in search of a new home: Earth. On Earth, a final showdown unfolds, with Optimus sacrificing himself to defeat Unicron, a powerful entity threatening both factions. With Cybertron restored and Unicron gone, the war ends in a fragile truce, leaving the future of Transformers uncertain.
Where to Watch
Transformers: War for Cybertron: Siege (Part 1) https://www.netflix.com/title/81002438
Transformers: War for Cybertron: Earthrise (Part 2) https://www.netflix.com/title/81393633
Transformers: War for Cybertron: Kingdom (Part 3) https://www.netflix.com/title/81393636
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Episode 421 – Super News Big Game Edition
Nothing But the News and Other Sh!t
This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about Super Bowl 58, the movie trailers, and a whole bunch of news!
Episode Index
Intro: 0:07
Super Bowl 58: 1:01
Movie Trailers: 11:01
Reacher: 22:07
WWE: 26:20
28 Years Later: 35:46
Gina Carano: 38:22
Prime Law Suit: 41:36
Supergirl: 45:00
RIP Carl Weathers: 48:20
News Bites
Super Bowl Trailers https://ew.com/2024-super-bowl-movie-trailers-8572428
Universal’s Twisters
Universal’s Despicable Me 4
Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine
Universal’s Wicked
20th Century’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
IF
Reacher Season 3 Book Has Been Chosen https://screenrant.com/reacher-season-3-book-solo-jack-story-lee-child-tease/
Triple H Promises WWE Will Elevate WrestleMania XL to New Heights https://www.ringsidenews.com/2024/02/11/triple-h-promises-wwe-will-elevate-wrestlemania-40-to-new-heights/
Danny Boyle, Alex Garland Teaming for Sequel to Their Zombie Hit ’28 Days Later’ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/28-years-later-in-the-works-1235783306/
Gina Carano Sues Disney Over ‘Mandalorian’ Firing in Lawsuit Funded by Elon Musk https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/gina-carano-sues-disney-mandalorian-firing-lawsuit-elon-musk-1235817466/
Amazon Prime Video Ad Tier Sparks Class Action Lawsuit From Subscribers https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/amazon-prime-video-ad-tier-lawsuit-1235822779/
Supergirl Found: Milly Alcock to Play Heroine in James Gunn’s DC Movies https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/supergirl-movie-casts-milly-alcock-1235129348/
FANDUEL SUPER BOWL AD PAYS TRIBUTE TO CARL WEATHERS https://adage.com/article/special-report-super-bowl/fanduel-super-bowl-ad-pays-tribute-carl-weathers/2541111
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Why You Shouldn't Watch Netflix's Avatar The Last Airbender
Will the Real Aang Please Stand Up (jicky, jicky)
This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are here to convince you NOT to watch Netflix’s Avatar the Last Airbender Live-Action “remix”.
Episode Index
Intro: 0:07
Netflix AtLAB: 1:50
Sokka: 11:12
Aang: 15:58
Netflix Avatar the Last Airbender
Netflix’s Live-Action ‘Avatar’ Series ‘Took Out How Sexist’ Sokka Was in the Original: ‘A Lot of Moments’ in the Animated Show ‘Were Iffy’ https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/netflixs-avatar-the-last-airbender-sokka-sexism-toned-down-1235890569/
Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Showrunner Admits To Changing Aang’s Character, Says It Was Done In Order To Make His “Narrative Drive A Little Clearer” https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/02/02/netflixs-avatar-the-last-airbender-showrunner-admits-to-changing-aangs-character-says-it-was-done-in-order-to-make-his-narrative-drive-a-little-clearer/
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Great Dialogue and Depth of Knowledge
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