The Church on Ruby Road & Joy to the World: Tardis Talk Episode 32
Episode: "The Church on Ruby Road" December 25th, 2023 on BBC One Written by Russell T Davies; directed by Mark Tonderai Synopsis: Long ago on Christmas […]
Deck the Halls with Chaos: Jingle All the Way & Better Watch Out | The Reel Study S5 Ep 14
🎄 This week on The Reel Study, we’re celebrating the holidays with a wildly different Christmas double feature, Jingle All the Way and Better Watch Out. […]
“A Beer with the Devil”: The True Story Behind Daredevil’s Darkest Holiday
Every great story has an origin, but few are as poignant and directly personal as the one behind Daredevil #266, "A Beer with the Devil." The […]
Spider-Man’s Clickbait vs. Context: An Interview About Miles Morales Was Turned Into Royalties
In the world of comic books the story as old as time is intellectual property, few topics are as volatile as creator royalties. A recent interview […]
Robert Redford Double Feature: All the President’s Men & The Last Castle | The Reel Study S5 Ep 13
This week on The Reel Study, we’re spotlighting Robert Redford with a compelling double feature that highlights his range both in front of and behind the […]
Bleach’s Influence on DC’s The New Gods
Eisner Award-winning writer Ram V has detailed that he had a bit of inspiration from Tite Kubo’s ‘Big Three’ shonen manga and anime Bleach on his […]
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The Church on Ruby Road & Joy to the World: Tardis Talk Episode 32
Episode: "The Church on Ruby Road" December 25th, 2023 on BBC One Written by Russell T Davies; directed by Mark Tonderai Synopsis: Long ago on Christmas Eve, a baby was abandoned in the snow. Today, Ruby Sunday meets the Doctor, stolen babies, goblins and perhaps the secret of her birth. Episode: "Joy to the World" December 25th, 2024 on BBC One and Disney+ Written by Steven Moffat Directed by Alex Pillai Synopsis: When Joy checks into a London hotel in 2024, she opens a secret doorway to the Time Hotel — discovering danger, dinosaurs and the Doctor. But a deadly plan is unfolding across the Earth, just in time for Christmas. Tardis Talk is a group of friends and "Doctor Who" fans talking about past episodes sometimes out of order. Feel free to join us in the chat and if […]
Deck the Halls with Chaos: Jingle All the Way & Better Watch Out | The Reel Study S5 Ep 14
🎄 This week on The Reel Study, we’re celebrating the holidays with a wildly different Christmas double feature, Jingle All the Way and Better Watch Out. From frantic last-minute gift hunting to twisted holiday home-invasion chaos, these films show just how unpredictable Christmas can be on screen. Before the discussion, catch up on The Reel News for the latest movie headlines, or check out Reel Roundup, where the panel reviews new films currently in theatres or on streaming platforms. Timecode: (00:00:00) Intro - Check in (00:03:24) Tribute to Rob Reiner & Michele Singer Reiner (00:20:19) Jingle All The Way (00:56:26) Better Watch Out (01:34:39) Outro WAYS TO SUPPORT Enjoy the show? Please follow and rate The Reel Study 5 stars and leave a review Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77ZBLsUDCtiPdDK1v7QzId Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-study/id1590315659. Support The Reel Study on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/TheReelStudy FOLLOW THE REEL STUDY […]
“A Beer with the Devil”: The True Story Behind Daredevil’s Darkest Holiday
Every great story has an origin, but few are as poignant and directly personal as the one behind Daredevil #266, "A Beer with the Devil." The classic Christmas comic, crafted by Eisner Award-winning writer Ann Nocenti and artist John Romita Jr., is famed for its bleak take on the holiday. However, its actual weight stems from a very real moment of unexpected connections of experiences by its writer. Daredevil's Christmas Day The issue is a brilliant performance on the existential despair of one Matt Murdock. On a dreary Christmas Eve, a broken Matt Murdock having fully embraced his darker Daredevil persona, sulks at the bar top. He is approached by an alluring lady who engages Matt in a debate, questioning the worth of his heroism and suggesting the world is beyond redemption from its sins. Distracted by her, he fails […]
Spider-Man’s Clickbait vs. Context: An Interview About Miles Morales Was Turned Into Royalties
In the world of comic books the story as old as time is intellectual property, few topics are as volatile as creator royalties. A recent interview with the acclaimed artist Sara Pichelli, co-creator of Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales, was taken out of context from a good-faith conversation, ultimately forcing the creator to publicly clean up the mess. The Misleading Transcript: Crafting a Narrative of Anger During a busy interview at CCXP, Pichelli engaged in a conversation with other writers and fans. A brief, ironic exchange about the business side of her popular creation was later isolated and published without its original tone. The transcript read as an annoyed dig: Interviewer: "And what about those other products that came along with Miles, inspired by him… do you get any share of that money?" Sara Pichelli: "If only! Don’t even mention it… […]
Robert Redford Double Feature: All the President’s Men & The Last Castle | The Reel Study S5 Ep 13
This week on The Reel Study, we’re spotlighting Robert Redford with a compelling double feature that highlights his range both in front of and behind the camera: All the President’s Men and The Last Castle. From investigative journalism that changed history to a powerful story of honor and rebellion behind prison walls, these films showcase Redford’s enduring screen presence and influence. *Please note* Technically difficulties with the sound of the SuperGirl Trailer. Before the discussion, catch up on The Reel News for the latest movie headlines, or check out Reel Roundup, where the panel reviews new films currently in theatres or on streaming platforms. Timecode: (00:00:00) Intro - Check in (00:05:02) The Reel Roundup (00:17:08) The Reel News (00:41:38) All the President's Men (01:22:42) The Last Castle (01:59:48) Outro WAYS TO SUPPORT Enjoy the show? Please follow and rate The […]
Bleach’s Influence on DC’s The New Gods
Eisner Award-winning writer Ram V has detailed that he had a bit of inspiration from Tite Kubo’s ‘Big Three’ shonen manga and anime Bleach on his series, The New Gods. This is not some sort of simple copy and paste homage, Ram V explains he was drawing from Bleach’s core philosophy of power being intertwined between character archetypes to take a deeper look at Jack Kirby’s Fourth World pantheon. The Bleach Framework: Powerscale, Wagers, and Artistry In Ram V’s opinion, Bleach arranges a beautiful balance of both powerscaling and more personal decisive investments for characters. “We took inspiration from things like Bleach,” he confirmed. “Yeah, absurd power levels, but still, every fight feels like it has real stakes, and everything feels like, ‘Oh yeah, yeah, okay, it matters.’” Ram V draws attention specifically to the particularly original, character-specific nature of […]