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Hold onto your butts, Pete and Trevor spared no expense in seeing Jurassic World Rebirth. Can this ScarJo vehicle fill in the holes to complete the code and reboot this long-in-the-tooth franchise? Listen to our immediate reactions after leaving the theatre to find out. This also makes the 10th (10th!) episode of Project Superman, wherein we review every single live action Superman film. This week we talk Justice League, primarily the Zack Synder version, with Pete pointing out the prime differences between the cuts. Next week is the conclusion of the project, with James Gunn’s Superman, and the official reset of the DC universe. Don’t forget to enter our ongoing contest to win a subscription to Letterboxd Patron: https://boxd.it/Gbt3O Intro and our history with Jurassic Park (0:00) Review of Zack Synder’s Justice League (13:18) Spoiler-free review of Jurassic World (40:50) Spoiler-talk (1:02:05) About Jurassic World Rebirth: Scarlett Johansson stars as Zora Bennett, a covert-ops expert sent to retrieve rare dinosaur DNA from a remote island. When her mission collides with a shipwrecked family and a dangerous hidden agenda, survival becomes more than just escaping the island. Scarlett Johansson as Zora Bennett Jonathan Bailey as Dr. Levi Calder Mahershala Ali as Commander Rourke Luna Blaise as Camila Reyes Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Diego Navarro Rupert Friend as Felix Maddox David Iacono as Eric Voss Directed by Gareth Edwards Written by David Koepp Produced by Frank Marshall, Patrick Crowley Executive Producers Steven Spielberg, Alexandra Derbyshire Music by Alexandre Desplat Cinematography by John Mathieson About Justice League: Batman and Wonder Woman assemble a team of metahumans—Aquaman, Cyborg, and The Flash—to face a looming threat following Superman’s death. As an ancient force seeks to plunge the world into darkness, the newly formed Justice League must overcome their differences to stand as Earth’s last line of defense. Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne / Batman Gal Gadot as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman Henry Cavill as Clark Kent / Superman Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry / Aquaman Ezra Miller as Barry Allen / The Flash Ray Fisher as Victor Stone / Cyborg Amy Adams as Lois Lane Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth Ciarán Hinds as Steppenwolf Directed by Zack Snyder (original vision and Synder Cut), Joss Whedon (2017 theatrical reshoots and completion) Written by Chris Terrio and Joss Whedon (theatrical), Chris Terrio (Snyder Cut) Story by Zack Snyder and Chris Terrio Produced by Charles Roven and Deborah Snyder Music by Danny Elfman (2017), Tom Holkenborg aka Junkie XL (Snyder Cut) Cinematography by Fabian Wagner Edited by David Brenner, Richard Pearson, and Martin Walsh (2017); David Brenner (Snyder Cut)

Pete and Trevor opted for an overcut strategy to take an early pole position in their trip to see F1. Will Joseph Kosinski strike gold again and give us another Top Gun: Maverick? Not quite, but it was pretty close! Listen to our immediate reactions to F1 after leaving the theatre. This is also the ninth week for our ongoing Project Superman, wherein we watch every single live-action theatrical Superman movie. Today we are discussing Batman v Superman: The Dawn of Justice. Tune in next week for Zack Synder’s Justice League. Don’t forget to enter our ongoing contest to win a subscription to Letterboxd Patron: https://boxd.it/Gbt3O Intro, expectations for F1 in 4DX (0:00) Review of Batman v Superman (15:53) Spoiler free review of F1 (43:00) Spoiler-talk (56:31) Anthony’s corner (1:16:06) About FI: A former Formula 1 driver is pulled out of retirement to help a struggling team make a comeback on the world stage. As he mentors a rising rookie and faces unfinished business from his past, the race becomes more than just about speed—it’s a shot at redemption. Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes Damson Idris as Joshua Pearce Javier Bardem as Ricky Carrera Kerry Condon as Ruth Tobias Menzies as Garland Directed by Joseph Kosinski Written by Ehren Kruger Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, and Lewis Hamilton Cinematography by Claudio Miranda Music by Lorne Balfe Edited by Eddie Hamilton Production companies include Apple Studios, Plan B Entertainment, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, with Warner Bros. Pictures handling distribution About Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice: Haunted by the destruction of Metropolis during Superman’s battle with Zod, Bruce Wayne sees the Kryptonian as a dangerous god and prepares to take him down. Meanwhile, Lex Luthor manipulates both heroes into conflict while unleashing a monstrous force that threatens to destroy them both. Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne / Batman Henry Cavill as Clark Kent / Superman Gal Gadot as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor Amy Adams as Lois Lane Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth Diane Lane as Martha Kent Laurence Fishburne as Perry White Holly Hunter as Senator Finch Scoot McNairy as Wallace Keefe Callan Mulvey as Anatoli Knyazev Tao Okamoto as Mercy Graves Directed by Zack Snyder Written by Chris Terrio and David S. Goyer Produced by Charles Roven and Deborah Snyder Cinematography by Larry Fong Music by Hans Zimmer and Junkie XL Edited by David Brenner Production companies: Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Entertainment, Atlas Entertainment, Cruel and Unusual Films

Pete and Trevor went to see 28 Years Later, approximately 26 years later than when Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later first debuted in 2002. Can Britain’s rage infected screaming running people still be angry all these so very many years later? Listen to our immediate reactions after leaving the theatre to find out. This is also the eighth week for our ongoing Project Superman, wherein we watch every single live-action theatrical Superman movie. Today we are entering the Synderverse with 2013’s Man of Steel. Next week is Batman v Superman: The Dawn of Justice. Don’t forget to enter our ongoing contest to win a subscription to Letterboxd Patron: https://boxd.it/Gbt3O Intro and history with 28 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later and Danny Boyle (0:00) Review of Man of Steel (20:17) Spoiled-free reactions to 28 Years Later (46:01) Spoiler-talk (1:03:45) About 28 Years Later: 28 Years Later (2025) is set nearly three decades after the initial Rage Virus outbreak. It follows young Spike and his father Jamie, residents of a fortified island community, on a perilous journey to the infected mainland. Jodie Comer as Isla, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Jamie, Alfie Williams as Spike, Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Kelson, Jack O’Connell as Sir Jimmy Crystal, Erin Kellyman as Jimmy Ink, Edvin Ryding as Erik Sundqvist Directed by Danny Boyle, written by Alex Garland, produced by Danny Boyle, Alex Garland, Andrew Macdonald, Peter Rice, and Bernie Bellew, cinematography by Anthony Dod Mantle, editing by Jon Harris, music by Young Fathers About Man of Steel: Man of Steel (2013) follows Kal-El, a Kryptonian sent to Earth as a baby, who grows up as Clark Kent and struggles to find his place in the world while hiding his incredible powers. When General Zod arrives threatening Earth’s survival, Clark must embrace his destiny as Superman to save humanity. Henry Cavill as Clark Kent / Superman, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Michael Shannon as General Zod, Russell Crowe as Jor-El, Kevin Costner as Jonathan Kent, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, Antje Traue as Faora-Ul, Ayelet Zurer as Lara Lor-Van, Christopher Meloni as Colonel Nathan Hardy, Harry Lennix as General Swanwick, Richard Schiff as Dr. Emil Hamilton Directed by Zack Snyder, written by David S. Goyer, story by David S. Goyer and Christopher Nolan, produced by Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, Charles Roven, and Deborah Snyder, cinematography by Amir Mokri, editing by David Brenner, music by Hans Zimmer

Pete and Trevor want to take this opportunity to thank Charles Krantz for 39 great years! Thanks Chuck! And thanks for Mike Flanagan for making this little miracle of a movie that we were lucky enough to see in theatres. Listen to hear our immediate reactions (while giving you plenty of warning before heading into spoilers). This is also the seventh week for our ongoing Project Superman, wherein we watch every single live-action theatrical Superman movie. Today we talk Superman Returns, the forgotten early 2000s entry into reviving the Superman franchise. Don’t forget to enter our ongoing contest to win a subscription to Letterboxd Patron: https://boxd.it/Gbt3O Intro and history with Stephen King and Mike Flanagan (0:00) Review of Superman Returns (9:28) Spoiler-free review of The Life of Chuck (39:40) Spoiler-talk (53:30) About The Life of Chuck: The Life of Chuck is a 2024 film inspired by Stephen King’s novella from his collection If It Bleeds. The story unfolds in three parts, told in reverse, tracing the seemingly ordinary life of Charles “Chuck” Krantz against a backdrop of strange cosmic events. Charles “Chuck” Krantz – Tom Hiddleston Young Chuck – Jacob Tremblay Marty Anderson – Chiwetel Ejiofor Felicia Gordon – Karen Gillan Sarah Krantz – Mia Sara Albie Krantz – Mark Hamill Also starring – Carl Lumbly, David Dastmalchian, Matthew Lillard, Q’orianka Kilcher, Annalise Basso, Rahul Kohli, Violet McGraw, Kate Siegel, Benjamin Pajak, Cody Flanagan, Heather Langenkamp Mike Flanagan – Director / Screenwriter / Editor / Producer Trevor Macy – Producer Stephen King – Story (original novella) Eben Bolter – Cinematographer The Newton Brothers – Composer About Superman Returns: Superman returns to Earth after a five-year absence to find that the world has moved on without him Brandon Routh – Clark Kent / Superman Kate Bosworth – Lois Lane Kevin Spacey – Lex Luthor James Marsden – Richard White Frank Langella – Perry White Sam Huntington – Jimmy Olsen Eva Marie Saint – Martha Kent Parker Posey – Kitty Kowalski Kal Penn – Stanford Tristan Lake Leabu – Jason White Marlon Brando – Jor-El (archive footage and CGI) Bryan Singer – Director / Story / Producer Michael Dougherty – Screenwriter / Story Dan Harris – Screenwriter / Story Jon Peters – Producer Gilbert Adler – Producer Newton Thomas Sigel – Cinematographer John Ottman – Editor / Composer Elliot Goldenthal – Additional Music

For those of you who are excommunicado, exiled from The Continental, and out of favour with The High Table, this is the podcast for you. Pete and Trevor saw Ballerina, the latest entry in the John Wick universe. Listen for our immediate reactions to the movie after immediately leaving the theatre. This is also the sixth week for our ongoing Project Superman, wherein we watch every single live-action theatrical Superman movie. Today we talk Superman IV: The Quest for peace, closing out the Christopher Reeve era. Next week we discuss Superman Returns. Don’t forget to enter our ongoing contest to win a subscription to Letterboxd Patron: https://boxd.it/Gbt3O Intro and our history with John Wick (0:00) Review of Superman IV (16:10) Spoiler-free review of Ballerina (39:00) Spoiler-talk (55:06) About Ballerina: From the World of John Wick: Ballerina Eve Macarro once dreamed of becoming a ballerina. Instead, her father’s brutal murder draws her into the shadows of the Ruska Roma assassin network. Trained in a deadly ballet of knives, guns, and improvised weapons, Eve becomes a force to be reckoned with. Ana de Armas as Eve, Keanu Reeves as John Wick, Ian McShane as Winston, Anjelica Huston as The Director, Gabriel Byrne as The Chancellor, Norman Reedus as some guy, Lance Reddick as Charon Directed by Len Wiseman, written by Shay Hatten, produced by Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Chad Stahelski, and Len Wiseman, cinematography by Nigel Bluck, music by Marco Beltrami, edited by Brett M. Reed. About Superman IV: Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) finds the Man of Steel facing his most ideological challenge yet. Disturbed by the escalating threat of nuclear war, Superman (Christopher Reeve) takes it upon himself to rid the world of nuclear weapons. Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent / Superman, Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor, Margot Kidder as Lois Lane, Mariel Hemingway as Lacy Warfield, Mark Pillow as Nuclear Man, Jackie Cooper as Perry White, Jon Cryer as Lenny Luthor, Jim Broadbent as Jean Pierre Dubois, Sam Wanamaker as David Warfield Directed by Sidney J. Furie, story by Christopher Reeve and Lawrence Konner & Mark Rosenthal, screenplay by Lawrence Konner and Mark Rosenthal, produced by Yoram Globus and Menahem Golan, cinematography by Ernest Day, music by John Williams (themes) and Alexander Courage, edited by John Shirley, production design by John Graysmark.