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Batman 1989: The Batman w/ Andy Davidson

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 02:18:28 -0000

A three hour, VERY serious Batman movie. Does it work? Shaun and Sergio sit down with Andy Davidson (@theandydavidson / theandydavidson.com), author of The Boatman's Daughter and the upcoming The Hollow Kind to discuss The Batman film as well as The Batman character. Pre-order his upcoming horror novel just in time for spoopy season!

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In the mood for some spooky reading? Get a copy of Shaun's debut novel, A Cosmology of Monsters. It's a book "King of Horror" Stephen King loved! Also, check out Sergio's new hosting gig on the Dungeons and Dragons Lorecast

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Batman 1989: A Comic Book Sequel

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:01:00 -0000

After the disappointing showing of Batman Returns at the box office, Warner Brothers decided to go more family-friendly with its next Batman flick. But what would have happened if the storylines and characters introduced in the first two movies ever able to continue? We get a glimpse with Batman 89, a six-part comic series written by the original Batman screenwriter. Is it what we've been waiting 30 years for? Or is it a project mired in nostalgia?

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Batman 1989: The Burtonverse

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 06:01:00 -0000

More than 30 years ago, Tim Burton brought Batman back to the big screen and changed the superhero movie game forever. Does his iconic vision still hold up in 2022? And what about the much-anticipated but less positively-received sequel? Shaun and Sergio put Batman and Batman returns under the microscope!

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Boba Fett 2402: A Dialogue with Shaylo Ren

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 06:01:00 -0000

The Book of Boba Fett has come to a close. Was it great? Was it terrible? Or was it somewhere in the middle? Shaun and Sergio suss out Star Wars' latest offering and also sit down with TikTok phenom Shaylo Ren to discuss her own fandom, content creation, and the toxic fandom lurking about in a galaxy far, far away.

You can check out Shaylo Ren ALL over Al Gore's internet at the following:

Twitch // Instagram // YouTube // Twitter

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Boba Fett 1101: Anatomy of a Bounty Hunter

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:26:00 -0000

Boba Fett made his debut in 1978 in the animated Star Wars Holiday Special and since then he has become one of the franchise's most popular and enduring characters. This has all led up to his own seven episode Disney+ TV show, The Book of Boba Fett. But what makes him so popular? Is the dinged helmet? The scuffed up armor? The jet pack?!? Shaun and Sergio try to figure it out.

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Scream 2302: Sequels, Requels, and GoryCory

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 13:03:55 -0000

It's the year of our lord Wes Craven 2022 and a new Scream movie is out! 25 years after the original was released and changed slashers and horror movies forever, Sidney, Gale, and Dewey return to Woodsboro after a young woman is brutally attacked after answering a phone call. We talk the new movie plus the franchise as a whole with GoryCory, teen horror correspondent for Fangoria and Shudder as well as one half of the Scream Teens podcast. Shaun and Sergio also discuss Scream 4, the sequel that almost never got made.

And make sure to follow and support GoryCory on all the social medias!

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Scream 1201: Deconstructing a Genre

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0000

"What's your favorite scary movie?" And thus, a genre was saved. Scream quietly debuted in theaters December 1996 and by word of mouth made over 10 times what it cost. It simultaneously reinvented the slasher while also paying homage and staying true to its roots. It's no surprise it spawned a two decade plus franchise including a soon to be released fifth installment. Shaun and Sergio dip back into the late 90s when things started to get meta.

The article we reference several times in our talk: The Oral History of Scream

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The Matrix 4101: Coded Language and Love

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 03:52:06 -0000

The Matrix changed cinema in 1999. What do its characters do in 2021? Lana Wachowski returns to the series she and sister Lilly created over two decades ago; does she have anything new to say? Can a third sequel live up to the hype?

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Eternals 2301: Dichotomy of Audience and Critic Relations

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 14:12:57 -0000

Marvel's newest entry into its Cinematic Universe is unleashed so obviously Shaun and Sergio watched it and have. some. thoughts! Eternals opened to fantastic early buzz but eventually ended up the worst reviewed movie in MCU history. Is it warranted? And why is the fanbase so vocal in not only their support but their displeasure of the critics? And what does the future hold for these characters?

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Eternals 1104: Intro to Obscure Properties

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0000

The premiere of the newest installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is upon us so Shaun and Sergio discuss and analyze Eternals comics, from their Jack Kirby beginnings on through the mini-series and one-shot of the 80s and 90s. Early critical reviews of Eternals has been tepid -- is that a fault of the filmmakers or is the premise itself flimsy and shallow? The Ancient Astronaut stuff baked into it certainly doesn't help...

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Halloween 3301: Intermediate Trilogy Misfires (Halloween Kills)

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0000

The final episode of the Michael Myers/Laurie Strode Arc takes a look at the brand new Halloween Kills film. Shaun and Sergio discuss and analyze the sequel, digging into what it does right, what it does wrong, and if the latter warrants its terrible critical showing.

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Halloween 2401: Folk Horror and Retroactive Continuity Theory (Halloween 3, Halloween [2018])

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0000

"Evil is dense."

The second episode of the Michael Myers/Laurie Strode Arc actually takes a small break from Mama Myers' Baby Boy so Shaun and Sergio can discuss Halloween III: Season of the Witch in all its Michael Myers-less... glory? The second half of the episode focuses on David Gordon Green and Danny McBride's 2018 Halloween film as your favorite overworked TAs unpack the ideas and themes behind a movie 40 years in the making.

Also, check out Sergio's new hosting gig on the Dungeons and Dragons Lorecast

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Halloween 1304: Psychology of Sibling Rivalry (Halloween, Halloween 2, Halloween: H20)

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Fandom University cranks up the scares just in time for spooky season! In this first episode of the Michael Myers/Laurie Strode Arc, Shaun and Sergio discuss the original Halloween as well as its sequel, Halloween II. They analyze the theoretical sexual nature behind Myers' violence as well as the Final Girl Trope which John Carpenter inadvertently created before finishing up with a talk about Halloween: H20.

Also, check out Sergio's new hosting gig on the Dungeons and Dragons Lorecast

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Grant Morrison 3405: Theoretical Multiverse and Space Nomad Studies

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:22:52 -0000

Fandom University finishes up their discussion on Grant Morrison with a chat about their Multiversity metaseries and most recent Green Lantern run! Shaun and Sergio also sit down with Greg Carpenter, author of The British Invasion!: Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Grant Morrison, and the Invention of the Modern Comic Book Writer in the second half of the episode and discuss Morrison's career and how it connects to the two English comic writers who they are often compared to.

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Also, check out Sergio's new hosting gig, Dungeons and Dragons Lorecast

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Grant Morrison 2304: Superman, Chaos Magic, and You

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Fandom University returns to discuss Grant Morrison and two of their landmark titles! Shaun and Sergio discuss Morrison's All-Star Superman, a project which has its origins dating way back to 1999. The second half of the episode, your favorite overworked TAs do their best to adequately describe The Invisibles, Morrison's most sprawling and most intimate work.

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Grant Morrison 1101: Studies in Psychological Realism and Team Building

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Fandom University returns to discuss Grant Morrison and their early mainstream work! The landmark graphic novel Batman: Arkham Asylum catapulted Morrison from cult favorite to best-selling author. Dr. Crystal O'Leary-Davidson, Gothic and Film Studies professor at Middle Georgia State University and co-editor of Monsters of Film, Fiction, and Fable: The Cultural Links between the Human and Inhuman (buy here) joins your favorite overworked TAs to discuss the book. Shaun and Sergio also discuss Morrison's historic run on DC's JLA as well as their groundbreaking run on Marvel's New X-Men!

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Alien 4303: Advanced Xenomorph Mythology

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0000

The Alien Arc concludes with a whopper of an episode! Two interviews! A ranking of every Alien movie! No stone is left unturned!

We begin the episode with a discussion with Alex White; they are the author of Alien: The Cold Forge and Alien: Into Charybdis. You can click here for more information on them as well as to order autographed copies of their books!

That is followed up by a sit down with Stuart Watkinson, co-host of Robot Radio's Dungeons and Dragons Lorecast. Stuart is a tabletop RPG veteran and writer and he broke down Free League's Alien RPG for us. His latest tabletop offering is available for purchase here.

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Alien 3406: Populist Declination and Feminist Theology

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:35:00 -0000

In this episode of Fandom University, we discuss Alien: Resurrection and the pair of Alien vs Predator movies as well as sit down with Sarah Welch-Larson, author of Becoming Alien: The Beginning and End of Evil in Science Fiction's Most Idiosyncratic Film Franchise. Her book is an examination of the six films in the Alien franchise through a feminist and theological framework.

Sarah Welch-Larson on Twitter - @dodgyboffin

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Alien 2313: Socioeconomics in the 22nd Century

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0000

The second episode of our Alien Arc in which we discuss the novels, comic books, and video games which bridge the gap between Alien and Aliens. The idea of the Xenomorph as a stand-in for a real-life Other is examined as well as what the creative forces behind Alien3 have to say about the prison industrial complex. Join Shaun and Sergio as they begin their deep dive into all things Xenomorph!

Up through July 8, 2021, Steam has the base version of Alien: Isolation as well as all its DLCs (you can buy a bundle containing everything for less than $13) on sale here. We don't get a kickback from this; we simply feel it's our duty as Xenofanatics to get anyone and everyone to play such a wonderfully terrifying game.

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Alien 1301: Intro to Xenomorph Biology

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0000

The first episode of our Alien Arc in which we discuss the ideas and themes behind and which weave together Prometheus, Covenant, and Alien. Man's hubris as a result of his dominion of animal and nature is juxtaposed with an existential fear of losing that coveted position to... a perfect organism. Join Shaun and Sergio as they begin their deep dive into all things Xenomorph!

A link to the mentioned LiveJournal post; our gratitude to Cavalorn for taking the time to write down his interesting theories. Also, check out the book Shaun mentioned - Becoming Alien: The Beginning and End of Evil in Science Fiction's Most Idiosyncratic Film Franchise by Sarah Welch-Larson.

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Resident Evil 3101: Spanish Village Virology

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0000

We conclude The Resident Evil Arc with our thoughts on the brand new game Resident Evil: Village. Does it live up to the hype? Is it another hit or a misstep from your friends at Capcom? Does not watching YouTube mean you're stupid?? We answer all these questions and more in just under 45 minutes!

Don't forget you still have until June 4, 2021 to get a chance to win a free copy of RE: Village on the platform of your choice. Simply follow us on Twitter (@fandomupodcast) and send a tweet with #fandomupodcast to be entered automatically. One entry per handle, a winner will be drawn on June 5, 2021.

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Resident Evil 2204: Cinematic Adaptational Theory

Wed, 19 May 2021 11:00:00 -0000

In the second installment of the Resident Evil Arc, your favorite fleeting fanatics dig into the movies which *SPOILER ALERT* have almost nothing to do with the video games. Do they suffer as a result? Are they better than the source material? Will we ever get a PT Anderson Resident Evil film?! Well, we answer TWO of those questions.

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Resident Evil 1201: Remedial Zombie Studies

Wed, 05 May 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Shaun and Sergio are hyperfixated on Resident Evil! With the newest installment, Village, coming out, your favorite fleeting fanatics dive into the video games behind the beloved franchise. For your chance to win a copy of Resident Evil: Village on the platform of your choice, follow us on Twitter at @fandomupodcast and use the hashtag #fandomupodcast to be entered into the drawing. One entry per handle.

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