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Episode 58: Superman/Batman Apocalypse

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Superman/Batman Apocalypse

Not truly the Apocalypse, but perhaps a sign.

After a short break in regular shows, we are back with another Tooncast Beyond crossover feature. This time, we’re taking a look at Superman/Batman apocalypse. Based on the Jeph Loeb comic with illustrations by Michael Turner, this animated adaption is about the introduction of Supergirl into the post-crisis universe.

We’re not too crazy about the Turner-inspired art style. The story is…okay, if not for the total pussification of Darkseid.

And could someone please, PLEASE knock Jeph Loeb’s dork out of his hand whenever Batman is involved in something?!!? There’s no way Batman should be in a battle against an army of Doomsdays. I don’t care how underpowered they are. they were killing Amazons! Stop it! Stop it! STOP IT!!!

Batman wankery

Okay, look people. Batman is a badass. He's taken on beings many times his strength and won. But under no circumstances should he be holding his own against an army of Doomsdays!


Super Chin

Seriously! What' with Superman's face?!??! Oh yeah... Michael Turner.


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Wonder Woman and Kara

IT'S THE SAME FACE!!!


Wonder Woman

On the other hand, does Wonder Woman EVER look bad? I mean, aside from the JMS version.

Episode 56: Batman – Under The Red Hood

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Batman's up to his bat ears with villains in this film

Batman's up to his bat ears with villains in this film

We’re back again with our Tooncast beyond crossover spectacular. Returning this week are Mike “TFG1” Blanchard and Steve “Megatron”. This week, we talk about a movie that is far superior than the comic from which it was adapted. Under The Red Hood is an exciting take on the return of Jason Todd, also known as the second Robin.

We give away a few spoilers, but it’s nothing you don’t get from the first ten minutes of the film, anyway.

Overall, we liked this.

Also, for our bonus section, we conclude our first attempt at the video games episode. By the end, it becomes obvious why we recorded a second take. Still, we felt that the conversation was entertaining enough to release as supplemental material. Now as to what we’re going to put on the end of next week’s Tooncast Beyond episode, I have no idea. We’ll think of something.

Cooked Robin anyone?

Cooked Robin anyone?


Guess who!

Guess who!

Episode 55: A Crisis On Two Earths

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Just bring it.

Get away from her, you bitch!


Tonight, we continue with our crisis of two podcasts! Tooncast Beyond and Animation Aficionados sit down together and talk about perhaps the best DC movie yet, A Crisis On Two Earths. Featured on this episode are TFG1 Mike and Steve “Megatron”.

In a story originally meant for the DCAU, the Justice League meet their match. Literally! A heroic version of Lex Luthor leads them to a world in which the super powers, dubbed the Crime Syndicate, are evil. What follows is an exciting, non-stop rollercoaster of an action movie. We highly approve of this one, and we think you will, too.

Minor spoilers in this episode. The bad guys lose. Bet you didn’t see that coming.

Show Topics:
Martian Manhunter’s costume sucks
A crisis of infinite turtles
Mind sex
Super Woman’s costume is awesome

Bonus Show Topics:
Rankin Bass cartoons
Rerun killed Peanuts
There’s no business like snow business

The Crime Syndicate

I'll take number 3.

Episode 53: Superman/Batman – Public Enemas

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The Impossible Kick

The Impossible Kick


This week on Animation Aficionados, you can believe a man can polish shit. Superman/Batman: Public Enemas is on the chopping block today. The crossover with Tooncast Beyond continues, and by god, Mike brought a friend, Steve “Megatron”. The Tooncast folks sort of disagree with me on this movie, but I think it’s important to know what the (crappy) source material is just to marvel at how much Timm changed to make a cohesive story out of it. Like sewing together a bunch of old carpet squares to make a prom dress. Admirable effort, but it’s still made from it’s source material.

Topics Discussed
NOT being Faithful to the Source Material
Ed McGuiness sucks
Jeff Loeb Sucks
Dropkick into a Mountain? Srsly?
Captain Atom reflects on him not being invited
Superman builds Robot Sex Dolls

Episode 52: Green Lantern – First Flight

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The REAL Green Lantern movie

Green ring do your thing!

How is it that a movie that is literally half the length of the Ryan Reynolds Green Lantern can pack a more cohesive story? Well, you take out all the boring stuff, for one thing. Next, you severely truncate the origin story down to only a few minutes so that it doesn’t drag the story down. Then you completely ignore that Paralax ever existed and tell a story that people actually care about.

My goodness. Even though I probably would have preferred a story that took place on Earth and left the Green Lantern Corp. to the wayside, I cannot deny that this was one hell of a movie. I was impressed that the passing of the ring to Hal Jordan was only the beginning of the story and didn’t encompass and overpower the story. The characters were great. Even though we knew who the bad guy is, there were surprises to be had, anyway. This is a very spoileriffic review, which is why I’m getting my impressions out of the way right now. You might want to see the movie first.

And, of course, joining us again this week is TFG1 Mike for our continuing crossover with Tooncast Beyond. The episode wraps up before the 40-minute mark, but dread not, dear listeners! We have another 30 minutes worth of nonsense in our post-show.

Show Topics:
Bruce Timm: Straight-to-video gold
Ryan Reynolds: Box office lead
Chi’p: Is he the one in the wheelchair?
“You wanna fly, Bobby?”
Poozer

Bonus Content Topics:
Lineman Diags
Biggest box office bombs
YouTube and iTunes trolls
Kunio, Renegade, Double Dragon, and River City Ransom
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