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TV & Movie Reviews: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) May 30, 2022

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TV & Movie Reviews: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)

After some time off, Chris and Dave are back to dissect the MCU's latest offering Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Directed by Sam Raimi and written by Michael Waldron, this movie stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Rachel McAdams.

Plot Summary:

Doctor Strange teams up with a mysterious teenage girl from his dreams who can travel across multiverses, to battle multiple threats, including other-universe versions of himself, which threaten to wipe out millions across the multiverse. They seek help from Wanda the Scarlet Witch, Wong, and others.

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Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi Parts I & II Discussion With Mike & Megan May 27, 2022

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KENOBI HAS RETURNED! Mike along with members of the extended Comics In Motion family will be bringing you 5 discussion episodes on the new Obi-Wan Kenobi series and to start it all off, Mike & Megan discuss the two first episodes, including the new & old characters, references to other content, predictions and more!

To hear Mike & Megan’s Afterthoughts show, Mike’s exclusive book reviews on Last Shot, Dark Disciple, A New Dawn, the Legends books Darth Bane, Shatterpoint & Darth Plagueis and unsplit full-length episodes of GCC, visit http://patreon.com/genuinechitchat

And you can find all of Mike’s podcast shows & his social media details here: https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat

Find Megan on Instagram @GrittsGetsFit

To listen to a completely free Patreon Afterthoughts episode, check out the first in Mike & Megan’s Tom Hanks rewatch here: https://bit.ly/TomHanks1

For more Star Wars content, check out Mike’s show Star Wars: Comics In Canon every Saturday on the feed of Comics In Motion or on his YouTube channel, plus check out his conversations on Genuine Chit-Chat with Star-Wars-related individuals including Cavan Scott, Claudia Gray, Paolo Villanelli, Dominic Pace and other non-Star-Wars guests!

Please subscribe to Mike’s YouTube channel as once we get 100 subscribers, we can change the YouTube channel link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQvgois9knDkFvjqcpoQtw

Last week, Mike released an episode of Star Wars: Comics In Canon about the mystery thriller; Trail Of Shadows which is one of the last pieces of High Republic material from Phase 1. Jedi investigator Emerick Caphtor & private investigator Sian Holt must work together to unravel the mystery of what the nihil possess that is calcifying jedi, which spirals out to a much larger conspiracy than either had ever imagined! As well as the story, Mike gives information on the Tarnab species, Doctor Uttersound & more!

Guest spots Mike has been involved in:

Mike returned to Star Wars Timeline to talk about Villains in each of the SW trilogies here: https://youtu.be/V7382WWkSP0- they also discuss accents in the Star Wars universe; the original trilogy here: https://youtu.be/1X0PyXkQZGg & the prequel trilogy here: https://youtu.be/3L4qWeYOzhw

Mike, Megan, Ria & JAC discussed all 9 episodes of Star Wars Visions: https://spoti.fi/3nGbE5o

Mike & Megan spoke with Alex & Mollie of Star Wars Explained, you can listen on this very feed or check out the video version on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/R2fr4-TdbQA

Mike is also the host of a podcast called Genuine Chit-Chat where he speaks with a different guest each week about a wide array of topics where no subject is off limits – GCC can be listened to in the same place you’re listening to this show, so there’s no excuse to not check it out!

Email us at comicsinmotionpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on social media @comicsinmotionp

Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com

Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org

Indie Comics Spotlight: Creator Corner with Alyson Shelton: Reburn Comic May 27, 2022

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Tony and Ria are joined by Alyson Shelton, Writer of Reburn. Click here to get a copy and see the whole team.

In the future, Catastrophic floods hit our planet which leave behind massive destruction and a woman they name, May. Super-powered and ready to fight, she joins forces with a woman who calls herself Hope. Hope longs to create a place where differences no longer exist, where all people band together to become one, The Unity.

Our story picks up years later. After fighting to help establish The Unity, people aren’t certain if May is dead or alive. Hope is well-established as the “servant and leader.” What was once a glorious ideal now controls all in the pursuit of power. Prism Industries and its CEO, Grey, provide Hope with the “protocols" -- a tranquilizer drug -- as well as a young army of soldiers bred from May’s super-powered DNA and any other tech necessary to keep the majority of its citizens peaceful and uncurious.

Issue #1, THE HIDEAWAY, sets off a series of events that gives the followers of the folk hero known as “Our Lady May” hope that the oppressive Unity can finally be destroyed.

REBURN Issue #2, THE PLAINS, follows our heroine, MAY, as she steps forward to reclaim her life, find her daughters and begin to understand the scope of her legacy and powers. After being liberated by the Resistance, by Skye, Mercy and Forest, they take off on horseback to The Plains and into the lives of a whole new cast of allies, including the first appearance of POPPY, a character inspired by actress and filmmaker, Laura Vandervoort (THE HANDMAIDS TALE, BITTEN).

Issue #3 “THE CITADEL” follows Skye in the days before his life-changing reunion with May. We learn about his relationship with Hope, meet Reverence and see what makes The Citadel tick. Have you wondered if there’s more to Mercy’s story? There is and Issue #3 will reveal a key part of her background.

Issue #4 “FAMILY” digs deep in what it’s like being a part of May’s family. We learn more about the inner workings of Prism Labs and there are some truly awesome fight scenes, twists and reveals. The end of the first arc answers many of your questions while asking new ones, setting up the second arc.

Follow Femme on Film on Twitter @FemmeOnFilmPod and Ria @riacarrogan and get in touch if there’s a film you would like to talk about! Femme on Film is a place to talk about films made for women, about women, by women… just awesome lady folk (and those who identify as awesome lady folk) content that has often been unfairly maligned, misunderstood by critics, and are often way ahead of their time and need a revisit. Ria and a guest discuss all of this and much more! A huge thank you to the Comics in Motion network who has given space to create this podcast. If you would like to come and chat about a film for Femme on Film, drop a message via Twitter. Intro and outro music: Say You Will by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him online and send him an email at https://www.arfarina.com/.

E3 - Back to the Filmography: Jason Statham - Turn It Up May 23, 2022

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Travel Back to the Filmography with the show dedicated to watching every credited film from an actor’s complete Back catalogue from past debut through to present day in chronological order.
Each episode, I am joined by an esteemed guest to watch and discuss the next entry from the focused Filmography and consider how it ranks amidst their career and whether we can trace any typecasting trends or topic traits or theatrical tics.
For episode three, I’m joined by the Comics in Motion Mr. B himself (or should that be Mr. D?) to discuss the third appearance of The Stath in the urban crime drama Turn It Up.
We watch. You listen… and, hopefully, watch along too..?
Back to the Filmography is presented to you by The Pop Guerrillas, a collective of hive minds who provide spoiler-free reviews of anything from pop culture in less time than a takes to listen to a song. Check out our reviews via Anchor and Spotify or your preferred podcatcher of choice.
Dave is the podfather of the Comics in Motion Network and his plethora of shows such as The VHS Strikes Back, Chris and Dave’s Reality Cast and Back to the Office are available on all good podcast catchers. He can be contacted through twitter (@seattledojos).
You can follow and contact JAC through twitter (@IamJACsMusings) and read his diary of pop culture musings on wordpress (iamjacsmusings.wordpress.com) and film reviews on letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/Iamjacsmusings/).
The show can be contacted directly through twitter (@BacktotheFilmog) and please remember to use the #FollowtheFilmography and #Statholution in any and all interactions.
Don’t forget to subscribe and, if you have the time, please leave a review of the show on your podcast provider of choice.
The intro and outro music is Electronic Rock (King Around Here) by AlexGrohl from Pixabay.
Until next time, be excellent to each other and make sure you take the time to treat yo’ self too.
Yippee-ki-yay, movie lovers.

Star Wars: Comics In Canon - Ep 96: Unravelling The High Republic’s Greatest Mystery (Trail Of Shadows) May 21, 2022

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WHAT IS TURNING THE JEDI TO STONE? AN INVESTIGATION IS NEEDED! In Trail Of Shadows; one of the last pieces of High Republic material from Phase 1, Jedi investigator Emerick Caphtor & private investigator Sian Holt must work together to unravel the mystery of what the nihil possess that is calcifying jedi, which spirals out to a much larger conspiracy than either had ever imagined! As well as the story, Mike gives information on the Tarnab species, Doctor Uttersound & more.

Mike tackled all three volumes of High Republic Adventures comics in episodes 86, 90 & 93 of SWCIC, all High Republic comics (by Cavan Scott) in episodes 84, 88 & ep 92, and The Eye Of The Storm comics in ep 94.

Mike’s High Republic book reviews are found on Comics In Motion’s feed and on Mike’s YouTube: Light Of The Jedi was released March 13th 2021, A Test Of Courage: August 14th 2021, Into The Dark: October 2nd 2021, The Rising Storm: November 13th 2021, Race To Crashpoint Tower: February 5th 2022 and Out Of The Shadows was released 19th March 2022. The Fallen Star review was released 23rd April 2022 and the last two books; Mission To Disaster & Midnight Horizon will be reviewed over the coming months.

Last week, in ep 94, Mike delved into the penultimate volume of Poe Dameron comics where the Resistance locate Lor San Tekka trapped in a prison on Cato Neimoidia, all while agents Terex & Malarus plot against them and the greedy Baron Maccon will stop at nothing to make credits; all of this & more is tackled in this episode including info on Cato Neimoidia, the ships Raddus & Absolution and the Kazerath artifact!

To listen to one of Mike’s Patreon episodes for free, check out the first in Mike & Megan’s Tom Hanks rewatch here: https://bit.ly/TomHanks1

For more exclusive content, including book reviews on Last Shot, A New Dawn & Dark Disciple plus the Legends books Shatterpoint & Darth Plagueis, check out Mike’s Patreon, where he releases episodes of these in his weekly “Afterthoughts” show and more, so check it out at http://patreon.com/genuinechitchat

Please subscribe to Mike’s YouTube channel as once we get 100 subscribers, we can change the YouTube channel link: https://youtube.com/channel/UClQvgois9knDkFvjqcpoQtw

Mike returned to Star Wars Timeline to talk about Villains in each of the SW trilogies here: https://youtu.be/V7382WWkSP0 - they also discuss accents in the Star Wars universe; the original trilogy here: https://youtu.be/1X0PyXkQZGg & the prequel trilogy here: https://youtu.be/3L4qWeYOzhw

Mike is also the host of a podcast called Genuine Chit-Chat where he speaks with a different guest each week about a wide array of topics where no subject is off limits, he's spoken with Cavan Scott, Claudia Gray, Paolo Villanelli, Dominic Pace, all of whom have been involved with Star Wars content, as well as a huge amount of guests that have nothing to do with the galaxy far far away – GCC can be listened to in the same place you’re listening to this show, so there’s no excuse to not check it out!

Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com

Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org

Seasons Greetings: Observing Fringe Season 2 May 19, 2022

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This month, the guys are joined by one of the nicest, smartest guys around. Editor, creator and man saving the world, Mr. Season 2 himself, Neil Vagg. Click on this link to get to all the amazing stuff Neil does around the internet including his brilliant website, Get your Comic On!

Fringe follows the exploits of Olivia Dunham, Walter Bishop, and his son Peter as they investigate aspects of Fringe Science (reanimation, teletransportation, etc). All over the world, a series of apparent experiments collectively referred to as "the Pattern" (e.g., a newborn baby who rapidly ages and dies within a few hours, a bus full of passengers trapped in a strange substance like mosquitoes in amber) are occurring for reasons unknown. Olivia, Peter, and Walter are in charge of investigating these strange events to determine their source. Connected to the Pattern is a company called Massive Dynamic, which is a leading global research company that holds patents for a number of new and important technologies. Throughout the first half of the first season, Mitchell Loeb, a rogue FBI agent, orchestrates some of these events as part of a larger plan to break a man out of prison and kidnap Olivia.

Listen to Jac and Tony talk Season 1 if you missed it.

Check out Jac’s brilliant new series Back to the Filmography.

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Follow JAC on twitter or read his amazing work on I am JACs Musings

If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him online and send him an email at https://www.arfarina.com/.

Star Wars: Comics In Canon - Ep 95: Finding Lor San Tekka On Cato Neimoidia (Poe Dameron 20-25 & Annual 1) May 14, 2022

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POE HAS FOUND THE LEGEND THAT IS LOR SAN TEKKA! In the penultimate volume of Poe Dameron comics, the Resistance locate Lor San Tekka trapped in a prison on Cato Neimoidia, all while agents Terex & Malarus plot against them and the greedy Baron Maccon will stop at nothing to make credits; all of this & more is tackled in this episode including info on Cato Neimoidia, the ships Raddus & Absolution and the Kazerath artifact!

Volume 4 of Poe Dameron is set around 32ABY (2 years before The Force Awakens, 28 years after Return Of The Jedi).

Poe Dameron 20 was released October 2017, issue 25 was out March 2018, Annual 1 was out June 2017 and the trade paperback collection was released May 2018. Charles Soule is the writer of the main Poe comics, with Angel Unzueta as artist and Arif Prianto as colour artist, while Robbie Thompson wrote Annual 1 with Nicole Virella as artist and Jordan Boyd as colour artist.

Make sure you listen to episodes 85, 89 & 91 of SWCIC for the previous 3 episodes of Poe Dameron comics and check out ep 4 for an introduction to Poe’s parents, ep 7 for the Allegiance mini-series (set between The Last Jedi & The Rise Of Skywalker) and ep 56 for Poe’s Age Of Resistance comic!

Last week, in ep 93, Mike tackled the two-part High Republic comic finale; The Eye Of The Storm, which detail Marchion Ro’s upbringing and rise to power in the Nihil, the history of his people the Evereni, where the Nameless/Leveler came from, how the galaxy reacted to the events of The Fallen Star and much more!

To listen to one of Mike’s Patreon episodes for free, check out the first in Mike & Megan’s Tom Hanks rewatch here: https://bit.ly/TomHanks1

Please subscribe to Mike’s YouTube channel as once we get 100 subscribers, we can change the YouTube channel link: https://youtube.com/channel/UClQvgois9knDkFvjqcpoQtw

Mike returned to Star Wars Timeline to talk about Villains in each of the SW trilogies here: https://youtu.be/V7382WWkSP0 - they also discuss accents in the Star Wars universe; the original trilogy here: https://youtu.be/1X0PyXkQZGg & the prequel trilogy here: https://youtu.be/3L4qWeYOzhw

Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com

Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org

Friday the 13th Film Reviews: The Pop Guerrillas May 13, 2022

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The Pop Guerrillas spend time in Camp Crystal Lake as they review all 12 (Why only 12?) Friday the 13th movies.

If you want to subscribe to the Pop Guerrillas, you can do so here.

Indie Comics Spotlight: Creator Corner: Retroactive by Ibrahim Moustafa May 12, 2022

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Humanoids, the Los Angeles-based publisher of some of the world’s most iconic and groundbreaking science fiction and fantasy graphic novels, will publish Eisner-nominated writer/artist Ibrahim Moustafa’s graphic novel RETROACTIVE, a sci-fi tale about an agent working for the U.S. Bureau of Temporal Affairs who sets out to discover the source of several anomalies in the timeline—only to become imprisoned in an inescapable time loop. The book is being published on April 26, 2022 as part of a three-book deal between Moustafa and Humanoids, the first of which was the critically acclaimed graphic novel COUNT, which re-imagined the story of The Count of Monte Cristo.

In RETROACTIVE, the discovery of time travel is unknown to the general public, but a new Cold War rages between global intelligence agencies as they attempt to alter historical events in favor of their respective futures. When new intel points the U.S. Bureau of Temporal Affairs (BTA) toward a hostile anomaly in the past, veteran field agent Tarik Abdelnasser and his new partner, Lucia Olmos, are dispatched to investigate. They discover a radical adversary wielding a new technology that could unravel everything the BTA fights to maintain. As Tarik gets closer to the truth, he finds himself trapped in a time loop where an imminent terrorist attack, and his own death, trigger the day to restart. He must keep his sanity intact and find a way to prevent the attack, escape the loop, and return to his own timeline to thwart the destruction of the BTA and everyone inside of it.

"I'm so thrilled to bring another book to life with Humanoids,” said Ibrahim Moustafa. “They've given me the creative autonomy to tell the kinds of stories that I'm most passionate about, and I'm very excited to share this work that the rest of the creative team and I are so proud of. Brad Simpson (colors) and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (letters) are at their very best on RETROACTIVE, and I can't wait for people to see what we made together under the stewardship of Rob Levin, one of the best editors in the industry."

Ibrahim Moustafa is an illustrator and comic book writer/artist from Portland, Oregon. Best known for his Eisner-nominated comics Jaeger and High Crimes as well as his work on titles such as James Bond and DC’s Mother Panic, he has been published by DC Entertainment, Marvel Comics, Image Comics, Dynamite Entertainment, Dark Horse Comics, BOOM! Studios, Valiant Entertainment, and IDW Publishing.

Get RETROACTIVE HERE

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Femme on Film: The Kids are Alright May 11, 2022

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This episode, Ria and guest Alyson talk about Lisa Cholodenko's 2010 film, The Kids are Alright. The Kids are Alright stars Annette Bening, Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo. Ria and Alyson discuss sex scenes, the mundanities of long term relationships and tense dinner scenes. Here's how you can find Alyson: Website: https://www.alysonshelton.com/ Alyson's comic, Reburn: https://www.reburncomic.com/ Reburn kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/reburncomic/reburn-issues-3-4 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byalysonshelton/ Follow Femme on Film on Twitter @FemmeOnFilmPod and Ria @riacarrogan and get in touch if there’s a film you would like to talk about! Femme on Film is a place to talk about films made for women, about women, by women… just awesome lady folk (and those who identify as awesome lady folk) content that has often been unfairly maligned, misunderstood by critics, and are often way ahead of their time and need a revisit. Ria and a guest discuss all of this and much more! A huge thank you to the Comics in Motion network who has given space to create this podcast. If you would like to come and chat about a film for Femme on Film, drop a message via Twitter. Intro and outro music: Say You Will by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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