The Farooqi Bros host a popular podcast on cinema and pop culture. The four brothers review films, interview actors and directors from Hollywood, and debate opinions in ways only siblings can.
Gladiator Part II Review – The Farooqi Bros Podcast
Nov 17, 2024
GLADIATOR II is an absolute epic. Ridley Scott is in top form with masterful directing and incredible set pieces. Paul Mescal delivers a career best performance alongside a tour de force showing by Denzel Washington. Connie Nielsen and Pedro Pascal were great as well. 2000’s Gladiator is one of my favorite films, and the sequel honors it perfectly while evolving the tale further.
The Farooqi Bros Review the sequel in this episode of the podcast:
Joker: Folie à Deux Spoiler Review – The Farooqi Bros Podcast
Oct 01, 2024
Cinema Debate reviews Joker: Folie à Deux with spoilers:
“Joker: Folie à Deux” finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that’s always been inside him.
Megalopolis Review – Masterpiece or Disaster? | The Farooqi Bros Podcast
Sep 30, 2024
The Farooqi Bros are live for our latest podcast:
Today, we are discussing: -Megalopolis Review – Masterpiece or Disaster? -The Wild Robot Review -The Substance Review
Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power | Sing Sing | Strange Darling | The Farooqi Bros Podcast
Sep 01, 2024
The Farooqi Bros are live for our latest podcast:
Today, we are discussing: -Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power – Review -Sing Sing’s Oscar Chances -Strange Darling Review
ALIEN: Romulus | Super/Man: Christopher Reeve Story Review | Cuckoo – The Farooqi Bros Podcast
Aug 31, 2024
The Farooqi Bros are live for our latest podcast:
Today, we are discussing: -ALIEN: Romulus Review | How it Compares to the Franchise -Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story Review -Cuckoo & Didi Review – August Film Roundup
Deadpool & Wolverine Review | Robert Downey Jr Returns to the MCU as Doctor Doom
Jul 28, 2024
DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE is a theme park movie through and through. From a filmmaking and narrative level, there’s not much substance to the flashiness on screen.
Overall, a popcorn film with tons of nostalgia by way of characters and soundtrack to keep dopamine flowing.
The Farooqi Bros are live for our latest podcast: Today, we are discussing: -Deadpool & Wolverine Spoiler Talk -Robert Downey Jr Returns to the MCU as Doctor Doom -Fantastic 4’s Unique Aesthetic
Superman (2025) Set Photos | Longlegs & Twisters Review – The Farooqi Bros Podcast
Jul 21, 2024
The Farooqi Bros are live for our latest podcast:
Today, we are discussing: -Superman (2025) Set Photos -Longlegs Review -Twisters Review
The Imaginary | Inside Out 2 | Batman – Animated Projects of 2024 – The Farooqi Bros Podcast
Jul 06, 2024
The Farooqi Bros are live for our latest podcast:
Today, we are discussing: -The Imaginary – Review : Studio Ponoc’s latest film -Mid Year Review Roundup -Will Inside Out 2 Be a Billion Dollar Hit? -Best Animated Projects of 2024
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Hit Man | Fall Guy – June Reviews – The Farooqi Bros Podcast
Jun 29, 2024
The Farooqi Bros are live for our latest podcast:
Today, we are discussing: -Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Review – One of the Best of 2024 -Hit Man Review – Glen Powell’s Rise of Stardom -Fall Guy – Review – Underperformed
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Review – The Farooqi Bros Podcast
May 31, 2024
The Farooqi Bros are live for our latest podcast:
Today, we are discussing: -Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes – A Return to Form -The New Superman Costume – Our Thoughts
Civil War, Rebel Moon, Monkey Man : April Film Reviews – The Farooqi Bros Podcast
Apr 30, 2024
The Farooqi Bros are live for our latest podcast:Today, we are discussing:
-Can a Kingdom Hearts Live-Action Movie Work? The Latest Rumors -Civil War, Rebel Moon, Monkey Man: April Film Reviews Roundup -Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man Trilogy Retrospective
Oscar’s 2024 Final Predictions – The Farooqi Bros Podcast
Mar 09, 2024
The Farooqi Bros are live for our latest podcast:
Today, we are discussing: -Our favorite moments of DRAGON BALL – Looking back at Akira Toriyama’s work. -Oscar’s 2024 Final Predictions -Will #OPPENHEIMER sweep?
What are the Most Anticipated Movies of 2024? | The Farooqi Bros Podcast
Jan 16, 2024
The Farooqi Bros and Cinema Debate break down their most anticipated movies of 2024 including: Dune Part Two, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Joker: Folie à Deux, Gladiator 2 and more:
The End of the DCEU | The Farooqi Bros Podcast
Jan 07, 2024
The DCEU has officially come to an end with the release of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. The Farooqi Bros look back at the last ten years of this shared cinematic universe and debate what worked and what didn’t.
Join the debate in our first podcast of 2024 as we discuss the good, the bad and the ugly that was the DCEU.
What was the Best Film of 2023? | The Farooqi Bros Podcast
Dec 31, 2023
For our final podcast of the year, Cinema Debate discusses the best film of 2023. Join The Farooqi Bros as they rank their Top Ten lists of the year.
From the unparalleled cultural phenomenon of ‘Barbenheimer’ to a monumental 3.5-hour Scorsese masterpiece and sensational works of animation, the 2023 cinematic landscape showcased many unique and inspired films. Here’s a look at our Top 10 of the year.
NYFF and TIFF Film Festival Rankings | The Farooqi Bros Podcast
Nov 27, 2023
For our November podcast, The Farooqi Bros are discussing all things film festival.
Today, we are discussing: -The Boy and the Heron, Ferrari, American Fiction, Anatomy of a Fall, Zone of Interest, Promised Land, Dream Scenario, Past Lives, Poor Things, May December, Maestro and Hit Man.
New York Film Festival Review | The Farooqi Bros Podcast
Oct 09, 2023
The Farooqi Bros review the films from the first week of New York Film Festival. Including: Poor Things May December Boy and the Heron Maestro Hit Man
Is Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning the Best MI film? | The Farooqi Bros Podcast
Jul 16, 2023
The Farooqi Bros are back to discuss the latest topics of the week. We discuss the following:
-Why the Hollywood strike matters On July 14, 2023, the American actors’ union SAG–AFTRA went on strike -How does #MissionImpossible compare to the rest? -Classic Wolverine costume for Deadpool 3 -Superman Legacy Casting updates
The New Superman | David Corenswet Cast as Clark Kent | The Farooqi Bros Podcast
Jun 24, 2023
Welcome to Cinema Debate’s stream featuring The Farooqi Bros. Join Sheraz, Zayyan, Omer, and Sameer as they discuss David Corenswet’s Superman and Rachel Brosnahan’s casting as Lois Lane.
#SupermanLegacy #DCU #DCEU
Are Disney Remakes Worth it? | The Farooqi Bros Podcast
May 29, 2023
Welcome to Cinema Debate’ Farooqi Bros Podcast stream. Every Sunday, join The Farooqi Bros as they discuss the biggest topics of the week, fun behind the scenes insights, and more.
Today’s topics: -Is The Little Mermaid the Best Disney Remake yet? -The Flash Box Office Predictions -Across The Spider-Verse First Reactions
Beau is Afraid’s Divisive Storytelling | The Farooqi Bros Podcast
May 01, 2023
Welcome to Cinema Debate’s The Farooqi Bros Podcast. Every Sunday, join The Farooqi Bros as they discuss the biggest topics of the week, fun behind the scenes insights, and more. Today’s topics:
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Non-Spoiler Review. Sheraz Farooqi calls it an emotional send-off for the core cast.
The Farooqi Bros review Beau is Afraid, Ari Aster’s controversial and divisive new film. Finally, the Bros review Suzume, the latest film from Makoto Shinkai
Oscars Predictions 2023 | The Farooqi Bros Podcast
Mar 11, 2023
The Farooqi Bros give their predictions for the 2023 Oscars. Listen here:
Oscars Predictions 2023 : Best Picture | THE FABELMANS | EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
Is Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania a Bad Movie? | The Farooqi Bros Podcast
Feb 27, 2023
Is Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania the worst MCU movie? Welcome to Cinema Debate’s #BuiltDifferent stream. Every Sunday, join The Farooqi Bros as they discuss the biggest topics of the week, fun behind the scenes insights, and more. Today’s topics:
What will be the Best Movie of 2023? | The Farooqi Bros Podcast
Jan 30, 2023
What will be the best movie of 2023? The Farooqi Bros discuss their picks. What would you pick for your movie of the year?
-Dune: Part Two -Across The Spider-Verse -Oppenheimer -Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny -Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One -Barbie -Killers of the Flower Moon
Austin Butler Shines as Elvis | Farooqi Bros Review
Jun 26, 2022
Welcome to Cinema Debate’s #BuiltDifferent stream. Every Sunday, join The Farooqi Bros as they discuss the biggest topics of the week, fun behind the scenes insights, and more. Today’s topics:
-Elvis Review | Is Austin Butler the Frontrunner for Best Actor? | Farooqi Bros Review
Other topics: -Where can Obi-Wan Kenobi go in Season 2? -The Merits of a Darth Vader Series on Disney+ -Ms. Marvel three episodes in – How is it so far? -28 years ago today, ‘THE LION KING’ released in theaters. -TopGunMaverick has passed $1 billion at the worldwide box office
Lightyear: Solid but Not on Toy Story’s Level | Farooqi Bros Podcast
Jun 19, 2022
Welcome to Cinema Debate’s #BuiltDifferent stream. Every Sunday, join The Farooqi Bros as they discuss the biggest topics of the week, fun behind the scenes insights, and more. Today’s topics:
-Will Joker 2 Work as a Musical? Lady Gaga Cast as Harley Quinn -Lightyear Review and Discussion -Is Obi-Wan Kenobi Living Up to the Hype -Ms. Marvel two episodes in – How is it so far? -Toy Story Movies Ranked -Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Announced
Jurassic World: Dominion: The Law of Diminishing Returns | Farooqi Bros Podcast
Jun 12, 2022
Welcome to Cinema Debate’s #BuiltDifferent stream. Every Sunday, join The Farooqi Bros as they discuss the biggest topics of the week, fun behind the scenes insights, and more. Today’s topics:
-Is Jurassic World: Dominion a Good Finale to the Franchise?
BLACK ADAM Trailer Discussion
Todd Phillips confirms ‘JOKER 2’ is in the works. -An extended cut of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ titled ‘SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME: THE MORE FUN STUFF VERSION’ will release in theaters on September 2. -Anthony Hopkins has been cast Zack Snyder’s ‘REBEL MOON’
Will DC Films Become Like Marvel Under WB Discovery? | Farooqi Bros Podcast
Jun 05, 2022
Welcome to Cinema Debate’s #BuiltDifferent stream. Every Sunday, join The Farooqi Bros as they discuss the biggest topics of the week, fun behind the scenes insights, and more. Today’s topics:
-Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy will replace Toby Emmerich and lead Warner Bros’ film division. Zaslav Launching DC Film as own Vertical -DC Insiders suggest to The Wrap that WB Discovery could cancel all Superman projects in development and start again with Henry Cavill.David Zaslav has asked Todd Phillips to do more in the DC universe and act as an advisor. -Todd Phillips is said to be getting “pretty close” on a ‘JOKER’ sequel. -Will Obi-Wan Kenobi Be the Best Star Wars -Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 3 – How is the Series Going So Far? -Stranger Things Season 4 Reaction -Blue Beatle Suit Reaction
Top Gun: Maverick Flys High To Save Cinema | Farooqi Bros Podcast
May 29, 2022
Welcome to Cinema Debate’s #BuiltDifferent stream. Every Sunday, join The Farooqi Bros as they discuss the biggest topics of the week, fun behind the scenes insights, and more. Today’s topics:
-Will Obi-Wan Kenobi Be the Best Star Wars -Top Gun: Maverick is a gift to traditional cinema -Thor: Love and Thunder Trailer Reaction -Where does Moon Knight sit among Marvel Disney+ -Blue Beatle Suit Reaction
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Doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness : Sam Raimi Flexes His Muscles | Farooqi Bros Podcast
May 06, 2022
We review Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Dr Stephen Strange casts a forbidden spell that opens a portal to the multiverse. However, a threat emerges that may be too big for his team to handle.
Kingdom Hearts 4 : Will Star Wars and Marvel Appear | Farooqi Bros Podcast
Apr 10, 2022
Kingdom Hearts 4 is in development. The Farooqi Bros react to the trailer. Square Enix revealed Sunday during a 20th anniversary livestream for the Disney-themed video game series.
Kingdom Hearts 4 will feature the Lost Master Arc, and sees Sora exploring a city Quadratum. We discuss the future of the Kingdom Hearts series and if Marvel and Star Wars worlds can appear.
Oscars 2022 – Review Roundup | CODA | KING RICHARD | THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH 
Mar 27, 2022
In roundtable format, we review the biggest films of 2021 ahead of 2022’s Oscars.
We review: BELFAST CODA DON’T LOOK UP DRIVE MY CAR DUNE KING RICHARD LICORICE PIZZA NIGHTMARE ALLEY THE POWER OF THE DOG WEST SIDE STORY THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH
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Related – Sheraz Farooqi’s Official Critics Choice Association Ballot:
As Cinema Debate’s lead film critic, I am also part of the Critics Choice Association and participating in the ballot for this year’s nominees.
Sheraz Farooqi’s NOMINATING BALLOT FOR THE 27th ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS
BEST PICTURE
1- DUNE
2- THE GREEN KNIGHT
3- KING RICHARD
4- THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH
5-THE POWER OF THE DOG
BEST ACTOR
1- WILL SMITH – KING RICHARD
2- ANDREW GARFIELD – TICK TICK BOOM
3- DEV PATEL – THE GREEN KNIGHT
BEST ACTRESS
1- KRISTEN STEWART – SPENCER
2- RACHEL ZEGLER – WEST SIDE STORY
3- LADY GAGA – HOUSE OF GUCCI
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
1- CIRIAN HINDS – BELFAST
2-KODI SMIT-MCPHEE – THE POWER OF THE DOG
3-JON BERNTHAL – KING RICHARD
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
1-FRANCES MCDORMAND – THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH
2- AUNJANUE ELLIS – KING RICHARD
3- REBECCA FERGUSON – DUNE
BEST YOUNG ACTOR/ACTRESS (Under 21)
1- SANIYYA SIDNEY – KING RICHARD
2- RACHEL ZEGLER – WEST SIDE STORY
3- WOODY NORMAN – C’MON C’MON
BEST ACTING ENSEMBLE
1- DUNE
2- BELFAST
3- NO TIME TO DIE
BEST DIRECTING
1- DENIS VILLENEUVE – DUNE
2-STEVE SPIELBERG – WEST SIDE STORY
3- GUILLERMO DEL TORO – NIGHTMARE ALLEY
BEST SCREENWRITING (Original Screenplay)
1- KING RICHARD
2- C’MON C’MON
3- SPENCER
BEST SCREENWRITING (Adapted Screenplay)
1- DUNE
2- THE GREEN KNIGHT
3- WEST SIDE STORY
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
1-DUNE
2- THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH
3- THE GREEN KNIGHT
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
1- DUNE
2- SPENCER
3- THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH
BEST EDITING
1- DUNE
2- THE GREEN KNIGHT
3- TICK, TICK, BOOM
BEST COSTUME DESIGN
1- CRUELLA
2- DUNE
3- ZACK SNYDER’S JUSTICE LEAGUE
BEST HAIR & MAKEUP
1- CRUELLA
2- DUNE
3- HOUSE OF GUCCI
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
1- DUNE
2- GODZILLA VS. KONG
3- THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE
1-ENCANTO
2-LUCA
3-THE MITCHELLS VS THE MACHINES
BEST SONG
1- BE ALIVE – KING RICHARD
2- NO TIME TO DIE – NO TIME TO DIE
3-DOS ORUGUITAS – ENCANTO
BEST SCORE
1-DUNE
2-THE GREEN KNIGHT
3- THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH
Exclusive – Interview with Andrew Garfield on Spider-Man
Jan 01, 2022
The Farooqi Brothers sit down with Andrew Garfield to discuss his role in Spider-Man: No Way Home and Tick, Tick… Boom! Garfield breaks down what Spider-Man means to his career, how he prepared or his role in Tick, Tick…Boom! and what his career goals are going forward. He also discusses the future of streaming for cinema.
On What Spider-Man Means To Him:
“It’s so sweet that I’ve been a part of a lineage of a character that has meant something to me since before I could talk, Garfield said.
“That is just the coolest thing ever and again it’s a lineage right? I love to be a part of a lineage. It’s bigger than me it’s bigger than Tom Holland, it’s bigger than Tobey Maguire it’s bigger than Miles Morales. Everyone can project themselves into that suit, it’s all of our stories.
“The fact that I am in any way a part of that history is very moving to me and I’m so lucky that it’s making people revisit those films and find things that they like about it. It’s just it’s just cool to be a part of that conversation,” Garfield concluded on what Spider-Man means to him.
Black Widow has finally come to theaters and Disney+ and the Farooqi Bros are here to review the film. The bros discuss what they felt about the movie’s tone, storylines, and character arcs. We also discuss standout performer Florence Pugh and the future of Yelena in the MCU.
About Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow” Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger. Joining Johansson in the new feature film are Florence Pugh as Yelena, David Harbour as Alexei/The Red Guardian, and Rachel Weisz as Melina. “Black Widow”—the first film in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe—is directed by Cate Shortland and produced by Kevin Feige.
Samantha Win Interview: Discussing Army of the Dead
May 27, 2021
Welcome to ComicBook Debate. We are the Farooqi Brothers and today, we have a special guest. Samantha Win (#ArmyOfTheDead, #WonderWoman, and #ZackSnydersJusticeLeague) joins us to discuss her career, inspirations, and future projects.
We discuss how Samantha got into acting, the difference between acting and stunts, her role as Chambers in Army of the Dead and a full spoiler-discussion of the film. We also discuss her relationship with Zack Snyder, her roles in the DCEU in Man of Steel and Wonder Woman, and all the fan theories about Army of the Dead from UFO’s to robot zombies, to the time-loop theory.
Be sure to check out Samantha Win’s short film, Unwelcome here:
Ray Fisher Interview: Discussing Cyborg and Zack Snyder’s Justice League
Mar 24, 2021
Actor Ray Fisher has joined The Farooqi Bros for a new interview. Fisher joins ComicBook Debate to discuss ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ in a full spoiler discussion.
During the interview, Fisher discusses his role as Cyborg, and how he emotionally plugged into Victor Stone. Fisher explains why people of color and differently-abled fans connected with his character and the true power of superheroes.
Finally, Ray Fisher reacts to CEO Ann Sarnoff’s comments on the Justice League Investigation, discusses his end goal for accountability, and if he would return as Cyborg for future Justice League sequels.
Podcast Version of The Interview:
Interview Highlights:
On being involved in the creative process.
“I think that’s a testament to Chris and to Zack for wanting to elevate the character and for wanting me to be involved in some way, shape or form with just, you know, taking a look at pages as they were coming in. You know, you can tell they care very deeply about the characters,” Fisher said. “They care very deeply about storytelling, and they care very deeply about making sure that the that the representation of the character, both as someone who is differently abled felt included in the conversation.
On returning for additional sequences.
“I’m not going to lie. It felt it felt really good. And there’s something really nice about being able to finish the film with Zack because, you know, the last bits that we had shot was reshoot stuff,” Fisher said. “So to be able to have my final memory of shooting this film be on set with Zack and some of the old crew, it almost it kind of felt like coming home.”
On if Fisher would return as Cyborg.
“I absolutely would do it in a heartbeat. But obviously there are other circumstances that make that complicated and difficult. But if the circumstances are right, I would not be opposed to returning to this,” Fisher said. “Just, you know, we’ve got real life going on and there are other things that need to be addressed before we dive into that.”
On his choice for who should direct the next Cyborg movie.
“It would have to be Rick Famuyiwa,” Fisher said.
Zack Snyder Interview : Discussing Justice League and the Future of Streaming
Jan 04, 2021
After two years of fan campaigns, Zack Snyder’s Justice League will release on HBO Max in 2021. With eight theatrically released films on his belt and over 3 billion dollars in box office revenue, film director Snyder has established himself as one of the more well-known directors in modern Hollywood—particularly for his work with superheroes, which has sparked everything from fanboy fawning to heated critical debate. To peel back the layers of what makes Snyder so successful, yet divisive, a deep-dive in his philosophy on superheroes is apropos. Snyder joined The Farooqi Bros for a brand new interview to discuss his upcoming films and the movement that led to the release of the Snyder Cut.
The comic book and graphic novel medium spoke to Snyder since he was a boy. Adapting the iconic pages of Alan Moore’s Watchmen, or creating a cinematic universe with Superman and Batman, is the stuff of comic fan dreams, but it carries a responsibility, a weight, that few might be willing to carry in practice. But that responsibility is a big part of what drives Snyder, especially when it comes to the most iconic hero of them all, Superman.
“I really felt like my Superman…has to sort of level up and sort of learn something and be something different because in the end, the idea is that, or what I had planned was that, the…final step for Superman is kind of his real return, or his real coming into, what I would consider almost the classic Superman,” Snyder said about his vision for the character.
The director went on to discuss the Black Suit Superman that will appear in his Justice League.
“I really was always a very strong advocate for the black suit,” Snyder said. “I really wanted the black suit and it made sense for me because — it’s exactly as you say — Superman, as a character, notoriously does not grow. He’s like a rock and everything just smashes against him and then we learn, by trying to change a thing that’s unchangeable so that we can learn about ourselves…that’s sort of the old way, the old Superman.
Snyder went on to mention Superman’s time in the Black Suit not only represents his development but it also locks the character’s arc in place in the overall DC timeline.
“We don’t really get it in this movie, the classic Superman. I also feel like the black suit is a great time delineator. If you see a flashback or a flash-forward, him in the black suit lets you know where you are in time because it’s very particular to this certain arc, ”
Superman is not the only hero Snyder has a passion for. The Man of Steel’s counterpart, Batman, is a favorite for the director. Despite some homages to The Dark Knight Returns in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Snyder still has hopes of doing a direct adaptation one day.
“I was really trying to preserve that comic book as its own thing so that I could still one day maybe make that into a movie,” Snyder said.” “I tried to homage it [TDKR] rather than steal from it, in a sense, I just wanted to show the influence on me… I wanted to take what I consider iconic moments and place them in the movie,” said Snyder.
Zack Snyder’s Justice League was the most tweeted about movie of all time for Warner Bros., an impressive feat for a film that had not been released. The #ReleaseTheSnyderCut movement made noise with multiple years of campaigning and charity events, culminating in an HBO Max release. Snyder assured fans and audiences that the film releasing this year will be virtually brand new.
“First of all, let’s just clarify, there’s like two bits that I added,” Snyder said. “One bit that I had really sort of hoped to shoot in post but never got the chance to and then one, that scene, with Jared. This whole little piece with Jared. The truth is, the rest of the four hours of the movie are really just what I shot. The truth is I was in a struggle with the studio, you know and famously we had a lot of stuff we had to do, and make it funny, and all that stuff. I just kind of, in a slightly subversive way, just kept also doing my thing at the same time so I would have, what I believed would be closer to what I wanted to do without any influence. I always try to shoot that way anyway. I always try to shoot what I think is right. Putting the movie back together was like an archaeologisit, pulling all the pieces, what I had, what I had shot, and what would never have seen the light of day even thought I had shot it.”
Snyder explained that around 80% of the film has never been seen by anyone, only counting the scenes that had visual effects done at the time of his departure, not including the scenes audiences have never seen that didn’t have them. He went on to call Justice League a “giant-scale adventure.”
Zack Snyder’s Justice League
Snyder was candid about how it felt for his family that their vision was being restored. During the interview, Snyder commented on the potential of continuing the journey, especially after fans trended a new hashtag, #RestoreTheSnyderVerse.
“Look, I never thought I’d be here doing this. I didn’t think I’d be finishing Justice League,” he says. “The truth is, and it’s been widely reported, and I have no issue, this is an old movie. This is a years-old movie I’m working on. The DC universe has gone and branched off and done its own thing and that’s fine. As far as what I did and as far as what my vision for what I wanted to do with these characters and the journey I wanted them to go on, it’s well known that I planned on more movies, five movies or something, but I’m busy. I’ve got a lot going on. Is it cool that the fans have so much faith in the trajectory? Yes, it’s amazing, and I couldn’t be happier and I’m excited for them to see Justice League so they can really drink the entire elixir of Justice League. But, would I continue? I have no plan to. But like I said, I didn’t think I’d be here, so who knows?”
The director also discussed the recent news of an IMAX remaster of 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
“BvS happened because we had noticed that there was a color mistake in one of the releases of Batman v Superman. We just looked into it and I was like, ‘Hey, what happened?’ I guess it’s a technical snafu but I was like, ‘This is a great opportunity for us to go back and fix it and do the IMAX release and let everybody see every bit of it, see the whole movie.”
When asked a followup if 2013’s Man of Steel would be next, Snyder kept the door open.
“I think it’s worth a look, it probably does need a remaster. It’s been a while since we’ve taken a look at it.”
Wonder Woman 1954 : @ZackSnyder
A hidden Easter egg for the interview included a placeholder photo of Diana’s original backstory from Batman v Superman framed behind the director. Snyder later shared a full-resolution shot on his Twitter page.
“Wonder Woman 1854 – This amazing image shot by Stephen Berkman of an else-world, war weary Diana, who had chased Aries across the battlefields of the world and had yet to meet Steve, who would help her restore her faith in mankind and love itself,” Snyder explained on Twitter.
The interview lasted for 40 mins, with many topics discussed between the director and the four brother quartet. Outside of discussing Justice League, the director was asked about an array of questions on Star Wars, Marvel, and even the NBA. To the question on which Marvel character he would like to adapt for the big screen, Snyder took a look on his bookshelf, and decided.
“I would choose Elektra Lives Again. Do you know that Frank Miller comic book? It’s a graphic novel about Elektra. Daredevil is having these dreams about Elektra coming back to life, and it’s really cool and weird…It’s just cool, and beautiful. That’s what I would do. No one cares, but that’s what I would do.”
The director went on to discuss his thoughts on the importance of the theatrical model, the future of streaming, and more. Snyder also discussed the impact the Snyder Cut movement has had with AFSP, and the $500,000 milestone they reached just last month. The link to donate to Autumn Snyder’s Tribute Fund can be found HERE.
Note: This interview in full was conducted by The Farooqi Brothers. The entire 40 minute interview can be found on YouTube, iTunes, and Spotify for your listening or watching pleasure. We appreciate your support.
#BuiltDifferent : Deck The Hall of Justice For AFSP
Dec 21, 2020
ComicBook Debate’s The Farooqi Bros are a part of #DeckTheHallOfJustice. 16 streams, with all proceeds going to charity. The goal is $500,000 for The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention & fans are only 17K away from the milestone. We are donating towards Autumn Snyder’s Tribute Fund. We are less than $15K away from the goal.
Tonight, we discuss Zack Snyder’s Justice League, The Mandalorian, and more!
#BuiltDifferent: Nolan vs WB on HBO Max |Star Wars Future on Disney+
Dec 14, 2020
Christopher Nolan leads directors and actors criticizing Warner Bros 2021 HBO Max Decision. The director was joined by Dune’s Denis Villeneuve in pushing back on Warner Bros on the move to streaming.
Nolan slammed HBO Max as the “worst streaming service”, saying, “Their decision makes no economic sense.” “It’s sort of not how you treat filmmakers…They deserved to be consulted & spoken to about what was going to happen to their work,” Nolan said on #HBOMax. The Farooqi Bros breakdown all the news.
Disney Investor Day 2020 Brings 10 new Star Wars and Marvel Series To Disney+. We discuss the return of Hayden Christensen as Anakin, the live-action Ahsoka Tano series, and the Bad Batch. #StarWars
‘The Mandalorian’ Chapter 15 Recap: A Crisis of Faith – Thoughts?
Is a Live-Action Spider-Verse With Tobey, Tom, & Andrew On The Way? Alfred Molina is back as Doc Ock. The rumors suggest joining him and Jamie Foxx’s Electro will be Andrew Garfield, Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, and Emma Stone. The third Spider-Man movie starring Tom Holland be a multi-verse film, and The Farooqi Bros discuss all the news.
Joe Manganiello Reveals New Plot details on Ben Affleck’s The #Batman. Joe Manganiello reveals Ben Affleck’s Batman solo movie would have seen Deathstroke systematically dismantle & destroy Bruce Wayne’s life ‘from the inside out.
Quickfire discussions: Patty Jenkins Explains Why She Did Not Like Justice League’s theatrical cut Toby Emmerich was reportedly not a fan of ‘JOKER’ and discourage Todd Phillips from making the film. Superman’s new suit in ‘SUPERMAN & LOIS’ has been released.
#BuiltDifferent Stream: Discussing DCEU at CCXP & Attack on Titan S4
Dec 07, 2020
Welcome to ComicBook Debate’s #BuiltDifferent stream. Every Sunday from 8-9 PM ET, join The Farooqi Bros as they discuss the biggest topics of the week, fun behind the scenes insights, and who knows, maybe joined by special guests.
The Farooqi Brothers discuss the latest reveals at CCXP from DC and Marvel, look back at Joker’s premiere one year ago today, and discuss the S4 premiere of Attack on Titan.
#BuiltDifferent Stream – Ahsoka Tano Revealed in The Mandalorian
Nov 30, 2020
Welcome to ComicBook Debate’s #BuiltDifferent stream. Every Sunday from 8-9 PM ET, join The Farooqi Bros as they discuss the biggest topics of the week, fun behind the scenes insights, and who knows, maybe joined by special guests.
A live-action version of Ahsoka Tano was revealed on The Mandalorian with Rosario Dawson playing the beloved Star Wars character from The Clone Wars. The Farooqi Bros and special guests discuss her reveal.
The Child’s name was revealed as Grogu and now Baby Yoda finally has a name. We also discuss Joker’s role in Zack Snyder’s Justice League. What will he look like? What will the Joker do in the Knightmare sequence? We break down the latest we’ve heard and talk about the potential of The Snyder Cut on HBO Max.
#BuiltDifferent Stream – WW84 Goes To HBO Max
Nov 23, 2020
Welcome to ComicBook Debate’s #BuiltDifferent stream. Every Sunday from 8-9 PM ET, join The Farooqi Bros as they discuss the biggest topics of the week, fun behind the scenes insights, and who knows, maybe joined by special guests.
This week, ComicBook Debate’s The Farooqi Bros discuss how Wonder Woman 1984’s theatrical release impacts the future of the theatrical model, Green Lantern in Zack Snyder’s Justice League and more.
The Farooqi Bros Podcast – August 2020
Aug 31, 2020
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Here, you’ll find the latest discussion about the superhero movie world, including all things DCEU like The Snyder Cut, The Batman, Wonder Woman 1984 s well as all things MCU like Spider-Man and the Avengers.
The Farooqi Brothers podcast is a part of the ComicBook Debate network so if you’re looking to support us, give us a follow @ComicBook Debate, visit our website for the latest news and analysis from a diverse team of writers, and of course subscribe to us at ComicBook Debate on YouTube, iTunes and Spotify.
What you’ll hear next today is a compilation of all of our YouTube discussions this month in a neat podcast format, enjoy & join the debate.
The Farooqi Bros Podcast – July 2020
Jul 31, 2020
You’re listening to the Farooqi Brothers Podcast on ComicBook Debate
Here, you’ll find the latest discussion about the superhero movie world, including all things DCEU like The Snyder Cut, The Batman, Wonder Woman 1984 s well as all things MCU like Spider-Man and the Avengers.
The Farooqi Brothers podcast is a part of the ComicBook Debate network so if you’re looking to support us, give us a follow @ComicBook Debate, visit our website for the latest news and analysis from a diverse team of writers and of course subscribe to us at ComicBook Debate on YouTube, iTunes and Spotify.
What you’ll hear next today is a compilation of all of our YouTube discussions this month in a neat podcast format, enjoy & join the debate.
A Conversation with VERO CEO Ayman Hariri on DC Comics, Zack Snyder & More
Jul 08, 2020
CEO and co-founder of the social network Vero, Ayman Hariri, joins ComicBook Debate to discuss the origins of his social media platform, the mission statement of Vero, and much more.
The Farooqi Brothers sit down with Hariri to talk about his relationship with Zack Snyder, his love for superheroes, his insane comic book collection, and how he got to be on the set of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
The Farooqi Bros Podcast – June 2020
Jun 30, 2020
You’re listening to the Farooqi Brothers Podcast on ComicBook Debate
Here, you’ll find the latest discussion about the superhero movie world, including all things DCEU like The Snyder Cut, The Batman, Wonder Woman 1984 s well as all things MCU like Spider-Man and the Avengers.
The Farooqi Brothers podcast is a part of the ComicBook Debate network so if you’re looking to support us, give us a follow @ComicBook Debate, visit our website for the latest news and analysis from a diverse team of writers and of course subscribe to us at ComicBook Debate on YouTube, iTunes and Spotify.
What you’ll hear next today is a compilation of all of our YouTube discussions this month in a neat podcast format, enjoy & join the debate.
The DCEU’s Future is Brighter Than Ever and Zack Snyder’s JUSTICE LEAGUE is Why
Jun 11, 2020
Here is why Zack Snyder’s Justice League changes everything for the DCEU going forward, including new opportunities for DCEU actors like Henry Cavill and Ray Fisher, and future films going with a direction in line with Snyder’s vision and more.
Zack Snyder’s Justice League will release in 2021 on HBO Max. The DCEU is back and better than ever before because of the Snyder Cut. After 2017’s Justice League, WB moved away from the cinematic universe that it attempted to build with Man of Steel.
The result was multiple solo films that did not put an emphasis on a wider story, rather telling solo stories in the Worlds of DC. In November of 2019, all of that changed. Not only is Zack Snyder back to complete his Justice League vision but Releasing the Snyder Cut will reverberate throughout the entire DCEU.
What does the Snyder Cut mean for David Ayer’s Suicide Squad, a new Henry Cavill Superman movie, and more? ComicBook Debate’s The Farooqi Bros discuss it all here.
A Discussion on Systemic Racism, Police Brutality & George Floyd
Jun 04, 2020
The Farooqi Brothers stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matters and those doing anything to help spread awareness against racism and police brutality in our society.
We have a discussion with our full thoughts. George Floyd’s name will not be forgotten, yet it is another in a long list of names that suffered the same tragic end. Eric Garner, Sandra Bland, Breonna Taylor, Laquan McDonald, Michael Brown, and Tamir Rice are just a handful of the names that lost their lives in police custody.
To stand in solidarity, we encourage you to check this link from Black Lives Matter, which will lead you to multiple avenues to help. Whether you sign petitions, text, or call, donate, or protest yourselves, you can find resources all of it here.
Superman Smashes The Klan – A Conversation with Author Gene Luen Yang
May 12, 2020
Joining The Farooqi Brothers Podcast on ComicBook Debate is Author Gene Luen Yang. Yang wrote Superman Smashes The Klan for DC Comics and joins us to talk about the story.
We talk with Gene about the book, how his career has evolved, and what the character of Superman stands for. We also Yang’s thoughts on his favorite Superman stories, his most memorable Superman films, and what he thinks about the Snyder Cut of Justice League.
Inspired by the 1940s Superman radio show, Clan of the Fiery Cross, Superman Smashes The Klan focuses on Superman taking on the KKK in a timely, yet timeless story.
The Need For Proper Muslim Representation in Hollywood – A Discussion with Saad Tasleem
Apr 22, 2020
Joining the podcast today is Saad Tasleem, an Islamic Scholar, educator, and public speaker. Tasleem works with the Western Muslim youth on balancing faith and culture.
The portrayal of Muslims on screen in Hollywood has been less-than-stellar. Muslims are commonly portrayed as the villains of the story, often relegated to being terrorists. Today in 2020, there is still much work to be done but there are sparks of hope. Ms. Marvel, a Muslim superhero, is getting her own series on Disney+. On the DC side, Simon Bazz, the Green Lantern is another Muslim superhero growing in popularity.
You can follow Saad Tasleem on Twitter and Instagram @SaadTasleem and check out his clothing line at https://www.saadtasleem.com
Today’s charity is Islamic Relief USA. They provide disaster relief, carry out sustainable development work to provide winter aid, water, food, shelter, healthcare, education in the long-term. They also work to support orphans and children”
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