DC Multicast

'Watchmen' (2009)

We have reached the end of DC Multicast Season 2! On the season finale, Keith welcomes his Hard NOC Life co-host Dominic Mah [https://thenerdsofcolor.org/tag/dominic-mah/] to discuss 2009's Watchmen. In addition to talking about what Zack Snyder got right and wrong in the movie, Keith and Dom break down how it was ultimately too faithful to the source material while also not being faithful enough. They also discuss how the film compares to the HBO television series that premiered 10 years later and why Watchmen as a whole is so difficult to adapt into other mediums. Subscribe to DC Multicast [https://hardnocmedia.com/dc-cast] to follow along as we rewatch every DC movie!

'The Dark Knight' (2008)

In the penultimate episode of DC Multicast Season 2, Keith is joined by veteran comic book insider, and former Batman editor, Joseph Illidge [https://www.josephillidge.com/] to reflect on the game changer that was 2008's The Dark Knight. Keith and Joe share their mutual love for Christopher Nolan's epic sequel to Batman Begins [https://thenerdsofcolor.org/2025/03/05/dc-multicast-batman-begins-and-the-beginnings-of-batman-on-film/] and its enduring legacy as the film that not only made superhero films truly mainstream but brought cinematic legitimacy to the genre. From its themes and politics to its viral marketing and the indelible, award-winning performance by Heath Ledger, there has never been a film like The Dark Knight. It was the movie we deserved but didn't know we needed. Subscribe to DC Multicast [https://hardnocmedia.com/dc-cast] to follow along as we rewatch every DC movie!

'Superman Returns' (2006)

On a new episode of DC Multicast, Keith welcomes acclaimed comic book artist and writer Jamal Igle [https://jamaligle.com/] to break down all the canceled Superman movies that ultimately led to 2006's Superman Returns. From the failed Tim Burton film to the original aborted Batman vs. Superman, the Man of Steel took a long journey through production hell before hitting the big screen in Bryan Singer's pseudo-sequel to the Richard Donner films. Keith and Jamal also reminisce about their battles over Superman on message boards in the early aughts and discuss why Warner Bros. has such a hard time getting the character right on the big screen. They also talk about what went wrong the first time around and how Brandon Routh got a second chance to redeem his turn as Superman during the Arrowverse's take on Crisis on Infinite Earths. Subscribe to DC Multicast [https://hardnocmedia.com/dc-cast] to follow along as we rewatch every DC movie!

'Batman Begins' (2005)

At long last, the DC Multicast has entered the Nolanverse. Join Keith and Batman-on-Film founder Bill “Jett” Ramey [https://batman-on-film.com/about-batman-on-film/bill-jett-ramey-bofs-founder-editor-chief/] as they look back at the two decades of impact Batman Begins had on superhero cinema. They also use the opportunity of the 20th anniversary of Batman Begins to reflect on Bill’s journey with Batman-on-Film [https://batman-on-film.com] — from its humble beginnings as a simple fansite in the late ‘90s to attending the world premiere of Batman Begins alongside its stars and producers. The two also share in their love of Batman, contemplate the current state of comic book movies, and discuss the future of Batman on film. Subscribe to DC Multicast [https://hardnocmedia.com/dc-cast] to follow along as we rewatch every DC movie!

'Constantine' (2005)

DC Multicast continues on as Keith welcomes Shawn Taylor [https://thenerdsofcolor.org/author/shawntca/] to discuss the 20th anniversary of Keanu Reeves' turn as the Hellblazer in 2005's Constantine. Shawn and Keith revisit the supernatural thriller and its journey from critical flop to cult (occult?) classic. While Keanu's take on the character veered dramatically from the comic, the film's visual language makes it feel wholly original and refreshing in the context of our current comic movie landscape. In fact, Shawn's own perspective on the movie shifts in real time over the course of the podcast! Subscribe to DC Multicast [https://hardnocmedia.com/dc-cast] to follow along as we rewatch every DC movie! DC Multicast is a multi-part series covering the entirety of DC Comics’ theatrical movie catalog. For season 2, join host Keith Chow and special guests as they analyze every DC movie from 1992’s Batman Returns through 2009’s Watchmen! Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-multicast/id1781988531], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5z9c3izmseyBwk16daVUZi], and iHeartRadio [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-dc-multicast-251455375/], and visit https://hardnocmedia.com/dc-cast to learn more about the show!