On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt enter the new DCU, helmed by James Gunn, with the latest comic book movie, Superman. Introducing David Corenswet as Superman, the duo dive into their spoiler-free thoughts, then dive into the film room (because Movies are Sports) and reveal their spoiler-filled thoughts. Finally, it's time for top plays, which Superman has plenty of!TIMECODES:0:00 - Beginning0:09 - Intro1:44 - Superman REVIEW (Spoiler-Free)15:37 - Superman REVIEW (Spoilers!)40:19 - Top Plays!The Direct Podcast PatreonThe Direct Extras YouTube PageThe MCU Top 5 NewsletterThank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The DirectFollow David on TwitterFollow Matt on Twitter
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MCU Phase 5 Ranking & Review
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt revisit the entirety of Marvel Studios' Phase 5, rank each project against the others, and discuss an average ranking that factors in listener opinions! Then, it's time to grade Phase 5 and see where it stacks up against Phase 2 and Phase 4.TIMECODES:0:00 - Intro01:35 - MCU Phase 5 RANKED41:58 - MCU Phase 5 GRADESThe Direct Podcast PatreonThe Direct ExtrasThe MCU Top 5 NewsletterThank you all for hanging around, and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The DirectFollow David on TwitterFollow Matt on Twitter
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Paul Walter Hauser is Mole Man, The Odyssey Trailer, & Superman Box Office Predictions
On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt break down the biggest headlines in movies and TV, including the epic first trailer for The Odyssey and the confirmation of Paul Walter Hauser as Mole Man in The Fantastic Four. We also share our latest predictions for Superman's box office debut and where it could land among James Gunn’s biggest comic book openings. Plus, we react to trailers for Eyes of Wakanda, Cat in the Hat, and Running Man, and celebrate the record-breaking success of Jurassic World: Rebirth.TIMECODES:0:00 - Intro0:09 - Announcement/Update3:06 - Eyes of Wakanda Trailer8:44 - Running Man Trailer12:01 - Cat in the Hat Trailer15:27 - The Odyssey Teaser21:12 - Paul Walter Hauser confirmed as Mole Man24:05 - 2025 Box Office Update35:15 - Superman Box Office PredictionsThe Direct Podcast PatreonThe Direct ExtrasThe MCU Top 5 NewsletterThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The DirectFollow David on TwitterFollow Matt on Twitter
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The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love Trailer
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire REVIEW
David Thompson and Matt Roembke bust into the latest Ghostbusters film. WHO YA GONNA CALL?!
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