'Ant-Man' commentary

DOES size matter?

That’s what WHINECAST is going to try and find out, as we take a long overdue look back at Marvel’s ‘Ant-Man’, the undisputed epic finale of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s second phase, - way bigger, bolder and more ambitious than ‘Age of Ultron’, for realsies.

But with one half of the WHINECAST team adoring the film and the other feeling passionate ambivalence towards it, are we heading towards a brutal and ugly bruise up, one that leaves the founding friendship of the podcast in tattered, unrepairable shreds?

The answer, is no.

'Ant-Man' Commentary

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'Captain America: Civil War' review

The battle lines are drawn! The Titans are about to clash! The greatest gladiator match of all time!

WHINECAST braved the midnight screenings last night to feast our eyes on Marvel's answer to Batman V Superman - but did it meet expectations? Would the Russo brothers be able to manage the gargantuan cast of characters presented to them? Would they be able to realistically take our superpals to a place where they would be trading blows? Would the Russo's earn their place as the new standard bearers of the Avengers franchise?

Join us, as we sit down to discuss all these issues and many, many, many, many more - 'cos it's about to go down!

'Captain America: Civil War' review

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Book is Book

'Avengers - Age of Ultron' commentary

Marvel's Avengers Assemble Ultron!

Yes they do, with disastrous/hilarious consequences. It's been a year since the release of Joss Whedon's sequel to the universally well regarded 'The Avengers' and so it's time to finally sit down with a proper, old fashioned commentary and discuss how we feel about 'Ultron' a year later.

Did the film deserve it's slightly lukewarm reaction? If so, can the blame be laid at Whedon's door? Or, are we dealing with a film that deserves a reappraisal, perhaps an under appreciated classic? Most importantly, just how old *is* Ultron, anyway? All these questions and many, many more will be addressed as we watch 'Marvel's Avengers Assemble 2: The Avengers Assemble Ultron'!

'Avengers - Age of Ultron' commentary

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‘Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice’ review

It’s the greatest gladiator match in history!

Yes, two legendary titans are facing off in a conflict of epic proportions - @billowl and @ChrisSykes108 are having a gentlemanly disagreement over Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice and it’s a war of words the likes of which the world has never heard - and naturally it boils over into full on punches being thrown (entirely untrue).

Does Cavill get the sequel he deserves? Does Affleck own the cowl? Will Snyder fumble the ball, or will Marvel be looking at a legitimate new competitor? All these questions and many, many, many more will be answered or, like, addressed, as we get ready to fight, fight, fight, fight, fight, fight, fight, fight, fight!

'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' review

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The Dark Knight Returns!

‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ preview special

The Bat of Gotham! The Son of Krypton! The attempt to beat Marvel at their own game!

That’s right, Warner Bros. and DC are about to roll the dice big style as they attempt to kick start their own interconnected superhero cinematic universe, and despite the ridiculously high profile of DC’s finest, the film represents a big gamble for everyone involved - so WHINECAST is here to talk about the perils and pitfalls of Warner/DC’s grand play.

How much will the film acknowledge ‘Man of Steel’ due to its divided reception? Will Ben Affleck be able to successfully fill the cowl after the much adored Bale/Nolan interpretation? Will Zack Snyder respond to criticisms levelled against his last Superman entry, or stick to his considerable guns?

Join us - as we sit down and theorise about a film that’s got enough pressure on its shoulders to strain even the Man of Steel and The Dark Knight!

'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' Preview

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‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ review

Bloated. Overlong. Bursting with too many concepts and tangents.

But that’s not Jim Whedon’s ‘Age of Ultron’, it’s WHINECAST’s epic review of the greatly anticipated sequel that brings back together everyone’s favourite superhero team (for all of three years) - THE AVENGERS! Yes, the time is finally upon us and after a monster build up in which we’ve looked at every bloody instalment in the bloody Marvel Bloody Cinematic Universe it’s now time to sit down and take a good hard look at the second instalment in Marvel’s crown jewel franchise.

Can the film possibly live up to its universally admired predecessor? Will familiarity breed contempt? Or will Jim Whedon soar through the sky like Iron Man/War Machine/Thor/The Vison/Falcon/Other, rising to the occasion and delivering a follow up that makes us laugh, cry and have ALL the emotions? There’s only one way to find out, so strap on your colostomy bag for a review that could be charitably described as ‘comprehensive’!

'Avengers: Age of Ultron' review

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'Guardians of the Galaxy' commentary

So! The biggest A-holes in the galaxy bring the long running Mash-up to a close with their 'Guardians of the Galaxy' commentary. In the final entry in the Mash-up before Josie Windale brings us the runaway hit that will be 'Age Of Ultron' we discuss Marvel’s biggest risk to date (not counting the hiring of the most electrifying man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Robert Downey Jnr). With James Gunn at the helm would 'Guardians' be another triumph in Marvel's production line of hits, or the first stinker in the MCU?

With a line up including a Lord, a destroyer, a tree, a raccoon and an assassin whore, this film managed to surprisingly bring joy and excitement to our cinema screens, and after a parade of critical and financial success it’s the job of the WHINECAST boyz to work out whether this was just a flash in the pan or a true gem to marvel at for years to come. 

So, for one last time, we strap ourselves in for a ride through the galaxy on that ever so comfortable barrel the Mr Feige has us over!

'Guardians of the Galaxy' commentary

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'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'

Are you feeling patriotic? What do you mean you're not American? Of course you are and, as such, you're going to be flipping thrilled with the latest instalment of the Mash-up, as we're going to be catching up with the world's greatest soldier, the most righteous of the Boy Scouts - it's Captain 'Stevie Rogers' America - and this time he's not facing those lovable scamps the Nazis, this time he's going all political by getting up in our faces with government oversight, rampant surveillance and massive stupid shoot-y warships.

Lauded upon its release, 'The Winter Soldier' was an undeniably huge turning point in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring the revelation that the previously benign SHIELD was in fact just a puppet of the ever shifting HYDRANT. But does the film deserve its highly respected reputation? This time, it's one of the rare instances where the WHINECAST boys have a genuine disagreement about the film - one loves it, the other..uh...not so much.

So make friends whilst jogging, ignore the advances of attractive women and bring down the organisation that employs you - because winter is coming!

'Captain America: The Winter Soldier" Commentary

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'Thor:The Dark World' commentary

It's the final countdown! 

Yes, we're entering the last stages of the Mash-up now, so it's all Marvel, all the time until the release of Age of Ultron in May. But before that we've got the meat of phase two laying before us. This month, we're schmooshing our way back to Asgard for the return of everyone's favourite Thunder God (though not everyone's favourite Asgardian) , and once we're there we'll be asking whether or not the Marvel posse can possibly match the enjoyment of the 2011 original.

It definitely won't be for lack of trying. There's Peter Ecclestone, guest starring as angry elf Malcolm. There's the incarceration (for a bit) of Loki, God of Scene Stealing. Plus, there's a cave full of shoes. Will our bones shake with the thunder of this sequel's awesomeness? Or will The Dark World turn out to be a Dark Moment for Marvel? Tune in and find out!

'Thor: The Dark World' commentary


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'Man of Steel' commentary

Well, it's 2015, so that means that this is The Year for the Mash-up project - or, it would be, if Zack Snyder hadn't moved 'Batman V Superman' back a year. But regardless, we're entering the final stages of the project and before we smash through the remainder of Marvel's Phase Two, it's time to examine what turned out to be the opening chapter of the DC Cinematic Universe - 'Man of Steel'!

It's been a long time since we've seen the big blue Boy Scout, last prancing about under the guidance of Bryan Singer in 2006's 'Superman Returns', but we can forget all about that business, apparently, as we're in firm reboot territory here, with the creative team behind the Dark Knight trilogy stepping up to the plate to try and do for Supes what Nolan did for Bats.

Is it successful? Can Superman be realistic? Gritty? Willing to punch a man's head into a dumpster? Find out - in this month's Marvel Vs DC Movie Mash-up!

'Man of Steel' commentary

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Iron Man 3' commentary

Ho ho holy crap, there's a foreigner blowing things up!

He's teaching us lessons. He's sending us cryptic video messages. Yes, that's right, it's time for us to face off against The Jo- Mandarin. Yes. The Mandarin. But as anyone who likes a bit of Marvel knows, it's not going to be that simple, there's twists and turns and oh so many gags ahead of us!

As it's Christmas, the Mash-up is delving into phase two of the MCU with the appropriately festive 'Iron Man 3'. But what does the world have in store for Tony Stark in the wake-of The Avengers? Well, it seems that basically it's a film that's very much its own beast - but is it a beast we want to tame and keep as a pet, or one we want to execute behind the woodshed?

Find out, in our Christmas Mash-up!!

'Iron Man Three' commentary

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'The Dark Knight Rises' commentary

Mglepghh! Hmnuh! Bhmm!

Yes, it's true, a fire is rising beneath the Mash-up this month, as we skip away from Marvel's jovial barrage of primary colours and return to some of that DC dank despair - this time being stewarded by Chrissy Nolan as he attempts to conclude his take on The Bat Man.

Now, 'The Dark Knight Rises' is a big movie. Whichever way you look at it. Big ambitions, big set pieces, big running time. So it only seems appropriate that to deal with Chrissy Nolo's epic of epicness, WHINECAST ups the ante and delivers what we *think* is our longest podcast ever. May God have mercy on us all.

But hopefully, you'll think the length is justified, as there's frankly so damn much in this film to talk about, a thousand topics. But naturally, the key topic that we need to address, the question that needs to be answered, the one we've been asking ourselves since 2012 - is it any good? Aside from the hype, the expectation, the arses leaning over bikes - does the film actually work outside of its gargantuan release hoopla?

You're about to find out!

'The Dark Knight Rises' commentary

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‘The Avengers’ commentary

This is a big one, ladies and gentlemen!

Yep, the Mash-up has spent the last few months well and truly immersed in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe getting to know a whole new family of characters. In reality, the largest test a family gathering can endure is Christmas dinner, but this is The Fictions, so we’re going to be witnessing something almost as traumatic - intergalactic invasion!

Yes, the MCU’s Phase One is coming to an end with an almighty smash and the WHINECAST boys aren’t going to be shying away from the hard topics - do logic problems matter when you’re having a damn good time? Should Robert Downey Jnr be allowed to wield so much power? Could ScarJo’s hips get any more amaze balls?

Tune into this month’s Marvel Vs DC Movie Mash-up to get the answer to these burning questions - and many many more!

'The Avengers' commentary

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'Captain America: The First Avenger' commentary

Once more into the breach, good playas!

Yes, the Mash-up is returning and once more, unsurprisingly, we’re back with the apparently inexhaustible run of films from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and this time it’s to check in with a new character to the proceedings, the big boy in blue, comic’s most famous boy scout, it’s of course Su- CAPTAIN AMERICA!

It’s a film one half of WHINECAST have only seen once prior and the other half has a mixed relationship with. But in the wake of well received and game changing 'The Winter Soldier', the exceptional ‘Guardians’ and the no-doubt-to-be-amazing ‘Age of Ultron’ (plus the soon upcoming TV adventures of a certain Ms. Carter), will we look back on Cap’s first instalment in a new light?

Will Tommy Lee Jone’s phone it in? Will Chris Evans physique be enough for Bill? Will Chris make questionable remarks about Hayley Atwells shapes? There’s only one way to find out and that’s by pumping your veins full of this podcast like Jewish Magicks Juice!

'Captain America: The First Avenger' commentary

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