SuperTalk Podcast Ep. 113: Guardians 3 Movie Review

Welcome to SuperTalk, the podcast that scratches your superhero itch! In Episode 113, Professor Brian Pettison and Titanium Tony Astrella delve into the latest news and reviews of comic book media on the big and small screen. Get ready to buckle up and enjoy the ride as they explore superhero topics from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 to the impact of the writer's strike on upcoming productions. This episode offers a detailed look into the ever-evolving world of comic book adaptations and superhero cinema.

The Emotional Impact of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

The hosts of SuperTalk, Professor Pettison and Titanium Tony, dive into the emotional impact of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

Titanium Tony admits that the movie still has him crying, a testament to the film’s powerful narrative. Professor Pettison also shares his family's experience watching the film, noting that it was a tear-jerker for many. The success of the film lies not only in its action and visuals but also in its ability to Evoke genuine emotion from its audience.

But the film not only earned tears but also accolades from animal rights organizations. PETA awarded James Gunn for his awareness and treatment of animal cruelty in the film. This recognition highlights the film's sensitivity and its ability to use its platform for Meaningful social commentary.

This movie is a clear indication of the Guardians' heartfelt connection with audiences. It's a story of family, sacrifice, and the importance of kindness, all wrapped in a superhero narrative.

Guardians Vol. 3 Story and Counter-Earth Connections

Tony and Brian explores the plot details of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,

drawing an intriguing connection between Counter-Earth and the High Evolutionary's fondness for Earth-based animals. This fondness emphasizes the idea that the High Evolutionary’s creations are not just random entities but a reflection of his connection to Earth.

There's a thought-provoking point about the choice of animals used in the High Evolutionary's experiments. As every animal in the film is from Earth. Gunn mirrored Counter-Earth to Earth because the High Evolutionary favors it.

This observation leads to deeper discussions on how comic book writers derive inspiration, particularly their Earth-centric perspectives. The movie emphasizes Rocket's background and cruelty he suffers, Nebula notes. The trauma he experiences is worse than what my father did to me. This adds depth and layers to an awareness to Animal Cruelty. Ultimately driving home the High Evolutionary’s character development and how the Guardians overcome this evil.

James Gunn's DC Reboot: A Brave New World

SuperTalk's hosts talk about the changes happening at the head of The DC Universe. With James Gunn now at the helm, many changes are in motion, including sunsetting existing projects and embracing a new, Cohesive vision. With the future unclear this may just pave the way to build new characters and storylines from scratch and to really give the viewers something new to see!

The Impact of the Writer's Strike on Superhero Productions

SuperTalk's hosts discuss the effect of the Writer's Strike. With every script being written, changed or tweaked and rewritten,

some productions are now on hold, with releases and projects are going to be affected. The delay in the release for Loki season 2 is a hot topic. Also if the Screen Actors Guild go on strike it will leave Superhero production with no writers and no actors!