Bonus Episode - ToB Film Club - Constantine (2005) + Special Announcement

Hard to believe that 'Constantine' came out 20 years ago. That being said, as the movie tells us, time stops when you're dead, so what IS 20 years anyway? And as long as we're asking questions, the biggest one related to this movie is "why was it a flop?". Julian and Jeremy try to answer that very question, as well as unpack this extremely dense film that makes no effort to hold the audience's hand. And despite some rocky elements, 'Constantine' holds up as a surprisingly comic accurate rendition of the titular character, even if we weren't aware of it when it first released. Keanu, despite missing some of the obvious character flourishes like the blond hair and a British accent, is still able to capture the essence of the character: an extremely talented magician/occultist, with tortured soul (literally), who's a bit of a dick, and loves a good smoke. All in all, it's a pretty fun ride, and an example of movies that just aren't really made anymore (despite rumours of a sequel) from a different era of Hollywood and comic book movie making.

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Special Announcement:

After a lot of discussion and contemplation, Jeremy Kozier has made the decision to step back from the show. Though the door is open for him to return at any time, and he may yet still appear on an occasional basis, there is is no official timeline on when or if he will return full time. While we understand this may come as a shock to some listeners, Jeremy expresses his appreciation for the support we've received over the years and values the countless hours of conversation we've enjoyed over that time. I, Julian want to thank him for his dedication and passion. Despite not always seeing eye to eye, it's that difference in opinion that made for quality podcasting and his presence on the show will be missed dearly.

This news comes during a period of change here at Tower of Babble, as previously announced, we look to implement new ideas and rejuvenate a show that has been on the air for well over a decade. The work continues on the relaunch of the Tower of Babble Podcast, and I appreciate the patience from our listeners and fans as this process continues. I remain extremely excited about the potential of the future of the show and in the interim the occasional bonus episode will still be hitting the feed and content from our sister show, Small Screen Star Wars will continue unabated. Thank you, Jeremy and thank you to everyone who has listened to us argue far too often over the years. Your willingness to listen truly means a lot to us.