DCEU REVIEW: The Flash

Episode 50 - The Flash Movie Review

This week we sped back to the theater for the second big-budget superhero flick of the month – DC’s The Flash. FYI - Longer than normal episode. 

This Week In Comics

Robert Kirkman Launches Transformers and GI Joe Shared Universe 

• https://comicbook.com/comics/news/robert-kirkman-transformers-gi-joe-crossove-comics-universe/

New on Marvel Unlimited this Week

• https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/week/2023-06-18
• Two new #1s this week: The X-cellent #1 and Hellcat #1
• Other characters with new books this week include: Red Goblin, Miles Morales, Hulk, Wolverine, and Captain Marvel.

Recommendation: Keep buying comics in whatever form you love.

• Comichron data: https://bit.ly/2021ComicsGNs

*Spoiler Warning*

Film Facts

Tagline: Worlds Collide
Released: June 16, 2023
Runtime: 144 minutes
Box Office: Estimated to be roughly $130 million / domestic: $55.1 million
Budget: $200,000,000
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10 
Stars: Ezra Miller, Sasha Calle, Michael Shannon, Ron Livingston, Ben Affleck, Maribel Verdu, Kiersey Clemons and Michael Keaton
Directed: Andy Muschietti
Screenplay: Christina Hodson

2ish Minute Recap and Discussion Topics

Recap in parts with discussion

A Microwavely Hot introduction

Michael Keaton

Slacker Barry

Sasha Calle

Batcave electrocution scene 

Solid “Comic Book” Story

Cameos and Deepfakes 

Online Backlash to the film 

Trailers spoiling good moments 

Who killed Barry’s mom? 

Why mess with the best part of Flashpoint, by not making Michael Keaton Thomas Wayne? 

Tidbits 

From the comics 

Face Off!

• Which Did it better? The Comics or the Movie

What's Next: Disney+ Secret Invasion

• Complete Event Book List: https://www.marvel.com/comics/discover/133/secret-invasion-the-complete-event 
• Secret Invasion #1-8 (2008) by Brian Michael Bendis and Leinil Francis Yu

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