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Elden Ring Movie, Eternals Lessons, Doomsday Rumors Debunked, and Peacemaker S2 Premiere Review
Manage episode 503957499 series 2303365
Frank and Jonathan kick off with the Question of the Week about who Alan Ritchson should play in the DCU, then break down A24 developing an Elden Ring movie with Alex Garland. They unpack the Avengers Doomsday “on-set feud” rumor and why it fell apart on closer reporting, talk through Kumail Nanjiani’s Eternals comments and what they reveal about Marvel’s planning, and close with a spoiler-lite review of Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 1, focusing on themes, character beats, and where the season might be headed.
Timestamps and Topics00:00 Welcome and rundown of today’s topics 00:27 Question of the Week Alan Ritchson’s DCU role ideas from the community 01:58 Aquaman trivia and fan casting talk Green Arrow, Bane, Killer Croc, Deathstroke, Absolute Batman 04:10 A24 is developing an Elden Ring movie with Alex Garland why this pairing fits dark fantasy 07:11 What makes game adaptations work today fan respect over algorithms 09:24 Quality over hype The Last of Us effect and what general audiences respond to 13:22 Avengers Doomsday feud rumor gets debunked how shaky sources spread 16:15 The scooper economy pros, cons, and why credibility matters 21:00 Eternals postmortem Kumail Nanjiani’s six-project deal and the mental health fallout 25:29 What Marvel planned for Eternals and why the execution stumbled 29:03 Three takeaways Marvel seems to have learned after Eternals 32:17 Peacemaker S2E1 review themes, character arcs, and that multiverse doorway 38:13 Standout scenes Justice Gang mic hot, Guy Gardner moment, team chemistry 41:59 Network updates Challenge Accepted, Outlast, This Is Starting, Fandom Portals 45:58 Weekly recommendations King of the Hill’s new season and Kpop Demon Hunter 49:46 Wrap up and listener call to action
Key TakeawaysAlan Ritchson is not Batman, but he did meet with James Gunn. Fan casting ranged from Aquaman to Bane and Absolute Batman, with smart cases made for each.
A24 plus Alex Garland on Elden Ring is a strong match. Expect scale, mood, and respect for the lore over jump scares.
The Doomsday “feud” rumor fizzled once credible on-set sourcing surfaced. Hype without receipts is noise.
Kumail Nanjiani’s comments show how big Marvel’s Eternals plans were and how hard a miss can hit the people involved.
Likely Marvel lessons after Eternals
Infrastructure is not inevitability
Keep the door open but the funnel narrow
Prestige plus scale is not a strategy without story
Peacemaker S2E1 centers on loneliness, found family, and a doorway that tempts Chris with a perfect life. The team still clicks when they are together, and the Justice Gang scene lands.
“Infrastructure is not inevitability.”
“I think we might be in an era where people are hungry for well made stuff again.”
“The misfit toys work well together.”
“Listen to different sources, but check your sources.”
Enjoyed the episode? Follow the show, tap the bell, and leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Share the episode with a friend and tag us using #GeekFreaksPod.
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Apple Podcast TagsGeek Freaks, movies, TV, pop culture, Marvel, DC, James Gunn, Avengers Doomsday, Eternals, Kumail Nanjiani, A24, Elden Ring, Alex Garland, Peacemaker Season 2, John Cena, Guy Gardner, video game adaptations, fandom, reviews, podcast
560 episodes
Manage episode 503957499 series 2303365
Frank and Jonathan kick off with the Question of the Week about who Alan Ritchson should play in the DCU, then break down A24 developing an Elden Ring movie with Alex Garland. They unpack the Avengers Doomsday “on-set feud” rumor and why it fell apart on closer reporting, talk through Kumail Nanjiani’s Eternals comments and what they reveal about Marvel’s planning, and close with a spoiler-lite review of Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 1, focusing on themes, character beats, and where the season might be headed.
Timestamps and Topics00:00 Welcome and rundown of today’s topics 00:27 Question of the Week Alan Ritchson’s DCU role ideas from the community 01:58 Aquaman trivia and fan casting talk Green Arrow, Bane, Killer Croc, Deathstroke, Absolute Batman 04:10 A24 is developing an Elden Ring movie with Alex Garland why this pairing fits dark fantasy 07:11 What makes game adaptations work today fan respect over algorithms 09:24 Quality over hype The Last of Us effect and what general audiences respond to 13:22 Avengers Doomsday feud rumor gets debunked how shaky sources spread 16:15 The scooper economy pros, cons, and why credibility matters 21:00 Eternals postmortem Kumail Nanjiani’s six-project deal and the mental health fallout 25:29 What Marvel planned for Eternals and why the execution stumbled 29:03 Three takeaways Marvel seems to have learned after Eternals 32:17 Peacemaker S2E1 review themes, character arcs, and that multiverse doorway 38:13 Standout scenes Justice Gang mic hot, Guy Gardner moment, team chemistry 41:59 Network updates Challenge Accepted, Outlast, This Is Starting, Fandom Portals 45:58 Weekly recommendations King of the Hill’s new season and Kpop Demon Hunter 49:46 Wrap up and listener call to action
Key TakeawaysAlan Ritchson is not Batman, but he did meet with James Gunn. Fan casting ranged from Aquaman to Bane and Absolute Batman, with smart cases made for each.
A24 plus Alex Garland on Elden Ring is a strong match. Expect scale, mood, and respect for the lore over jump scares.
The Doomsday “feud” rumor fizzled once credible on-set sourcing surfaced. Hype without receipts is noise.
Kumail Nanjiani’s comments show how big Marvel’s Eternals plans were and how hard a miss can hit the people involved.
Likely Marvel lessons after Eternals
Infrastructure is not inevitability
Keep the door open but the funnel narrow
Prestige plus scale is not a strategy without story
Peacemaker S2E1 centers on loneliness, found family, and a doorway that tempts Chris with a perfect life. The team still clicks when they are together, and the Justice Gang scene lands.
“Infrastructure is not inevitability.”
“I think we might be in an era where people are hungry for well made stuff again.”
“The misfit toys work well together.”
“Listen to different sources, but check your sources.”
Enjoyed the episode? Follow the show, tap the bell, and leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Share the episode with a friend and tag us using #GeekFreaksPod.
Links and ResourcesGeekFreaksPodcast.com is the source for all news discussed on our shows and where you can find reviews, links, and more
Website: https://geekfreakspodcast.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekfreakspod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast/
Send your questions and hot takes for next week’s Question of the Week. Drop them on Twitter or Threads, or email us via the site.
Apple Podcast TagsGeek Freaks, movies, TV, pop culture, Marvel, DC, James Gunn, Avengers Doomsday, Eternals, Kumail Nanjiani, A24, Elden Ring, Alex Garland, Peacemaker Season 2, John Cena, Guy Gardner, video game adaptations, fandom, reviews, podcast
560 episodes
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