Lanterns 1x02 - "Trust Fall" Review

800 EPISODES! And what better way to celebrate a MONSTER milestone than by reviewing a MONSTER movie?At no point in this episode do we mention that this is their 800th episode, because we forgot! 😃 But we did review DC Studios' Clayface! We got into the film's story, performances, body horror, and its place in the ever-expanding DC Universe. We also had some theories/hopes that we discussed about where the character might go next! Then we talk a whole lot about Batman: The Animated Series, "Feat of Clay"... ya know, as one does.Does this take on a classic Batman villain deliver something truly special, or does it struggle to find its shape? Let us know what you thought at [email protected]!👥 HostsDavid C. Roberson & Jason Goss🎙️ Listen & subscribe:Apple | Spotify | Youtube | Official Site🛒 Visit our Store | ❤️ Support us on Patreon📰 David C. Roberson's Maladjusted MultiverseAttribution Code"Faster Does It" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It's been a minute! For the first time since August 3rd, we're back with a full-blown DC news roundup, and there's a LOT to catch up on!Steven Soderbergh is stepping in to help finish The Batman: Part II as Matt Reeves attends to a family matter. Clayface is getting some wild early reactions, Man of Tomorrow has wrapped filming, and James Gunn is busy shooting down rumors about Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batman, and just about everybody else.Meanwhile, we've got updates on Lanterns Season 2, The People v. Gorilla Grodd, Mister Miracle, Dynamic Duo, Swamp Thing, The Brave and the Bold, and the future of DC Studios under its new corporate leadership.It's two and a half months of DC news crammed into a three hour episode! What could possibly go wrong?On This Episode:LANTERNSPeter Safran offers an update on Season 2.Lanterns ratings, viewership, and audience reception.James Gunn addresses Hal Jordan's fate.CLAYFACEEarly box-office tracking reveals strong interest.Clayface receives an R rating.New transformation footage teases the monster's final form.The final Clayface trailer.The reported 108-minute runtime.The director and cast discuss creating their own Gotham City.First reactions praise the film's body horror, but opinions are divided.James Gunn confirms we haven't seen the last of Clayface.BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL PART 2 — KNIGHTQUESTA new trailer for Batman: Knightfall Part 2: Knightquest.MAN OF TOMORROWJames Gunn tells fans not to expect substantial appearances from other characters.Adria Arjona's intense workout regimen fuels speculation.Gunn discusses Maxwell Lord's characterization.Man of Tomorrow wraps principal photography.Nathan Fillion teases a deeper exploration of Lex Luthor.Did Frank Grillo accidentally confirm Adria Arjona as Wonder Woman?Sean Gunn calls Man of Tomorrow his favorite James Gunn script and teases more Maxwell Lord.Matthew Lillard's mystery role sparks Flash and King Faraday rumors.THE PEOPLE V. GORILLA GRODDMary Holland joins the cast.Sara Gilbert signs on as an important journalist.Skyler Gisondo teases a mockumentary unlike anything he's seen before.THE BATMAN: PART IIA mysterious The Batman: Part III tease sparks back-to-back filming rumors.James Gunn debunks the back-to-back trilogy speculation.Robert Pattinson discusses filming and the physical demands of playing Batman.Matt Reeves signs a new Warner Bros. Television deal.Sebastian Stan offers an update on the lengthy production.A new look at The Batman: Part II arrives for Batman Day.Pattinson teases a major creative left turn for the sequel.Production temporarily pauses as Matt Reeves attends to a family matter.Pattinson addresses the production pause.Peter Safran insists The Batman: Part II will be completed.Steven Soderbergh steps in to finish principal photography.Matt Reeves clarifies that he's still the director.James Gunn reaffirms Reeves' involvement and Soderbergh's supporting role.MISTER MIRACLEJosh Hutcherson and Mackenzie Davis are revealed as Scott Free and Big Barda.Peter Safran discusses Tom King's eight-episode animated adaptation.DYNAMIC DUODynamic Duo moves to September 22, 2028.Mason Thames and Logan Kim are cast as Dick Grayson and Jason Todd.Lee Pace and Steve Buscemi join the Red Hood Gang.Marsai Martin is cast as Barbara Gordon.Chris Pine is reportedly offered the role of Batman.DC TEAThe Warner Bros.–Paramount Skydance merger and what it means for James Gunn and Peter Safran.A Green Arrow and Black Canary television series is reportedly in development.Stephen Amell posts a cryptic Green Arrow tease.James Gunn is already writing his next DCU movie.Gunn confirms the animated Blue Beetle project remains in development.Peter Safran provides an update on James Mangold's Swamp Thing.Gunn discusses the possibility of a Batman Beyond movie.Gal Gadot says she'd return as Wonder Woman under one particular condition.Conflicting reports emerge about the futures of Waller and Paradise Lost.Gunn insists The Brave and the Bold is not on hold.Gunn confirms that creative plans for the DCU Batman have changed.Jensen Ackles Batman casting rumors get debunked.Savage Hunters, the reported Deathstroke and Bane movie, remains in early development.Absolute Batman gets a promising animated series update.Gunn responds to Grant Gustin Flash rumors.Milly Alcock's social media activity sparks Supergirl speculation.Gunn debunks rumors about Alcock, Matt Reeves, and Man of Tomorrow.Stuart Fails to Save the Universe features the Flash after being denied Green Lantern!🎙️ HostsDavid C. Roberson & Jason Goss🎙️ Listen & subscribe:Apple | Spotify | Youtube | Official Site🛒 Visit our Store | ❤️ Support us on Patreon📰 David C. Roberson's Maladjusted MultiverseAttribution Code"Faster Does It" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The season has finaled! Lanterns 1x08, "Dirt and Stars" gets dark and intimate and emotional, but is it the ending we hoped for? Were we good with what wrapped? Are we cool with what dangled? We're talking all about the season 1 finale, and we're addressing some of the complaints that we've seen haphazardly shat upon the myriad online platforms.🎙️ HostsDavid C. Roberson & Jason Goss🎙️ Listen & subscribe:Apple | Spotify | Youtube | Official Site🛒 Visit our Store | ❤️ Support us on Patreon📰 David C. Roberson's Maladjusted MultiverseAttribution Code"Faster Does It" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Lanterns 1x07, "The Jordan Boys' Legacy" gets into the blood, and we're wading in the water with John, the Halogram, and that mysterious, cloaked figure! Oooh, what could it mean? Another solid episode of Lanterns, that's what it means! We have thoughts and theories, and we can't wait to get our eyes on the finale next week!🎙️ HostsDavid C. Roberson & Jason Goss🎙️ Listen & subscribe:Apple | Spotify | Youtube | Official Site🛒 Visit our Store | ❤️ Support us on Patreon📰 David C. Roberson's Maladjusted MultiverseAttribution Code"Faster Does It" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We're getting into Lanterns 1x06, "Bad Optics"! It's 2026, and Hal Jordan isn't the man he used to be. In fact, no one seems to be who we thought they were. Except Guy. Guy is exactly what we expected.Come wallow in theories and good-time conversation with your buddies Dave and Jason! We're so interested to know where this all is going, and we're not ashamed to say we can't remember every freaking bit of Lantern lore! You can listen to us google!🎙️ HostsDavid C. Roberson & Jason Goss🎙️ Listen & subscribe:Apple | Spotify | Youtube | Official Site🛒 Visit our Store | ❤️ Support us on Patreon📰 David C. Roberson's Maladjusted Multiverse

Holy crap! That's one of the best season finales I've ever seen! Crazy that there are 3 episodes left! We're back to discuss Lanterns 1x05, “Lights Out”!The truth about Zoe finally comes crashing into the open as Antaan makes his move! Rushville descends into chaos! Hal and John find themselves on opposite sides of an increasingly ugly situation. We discuss the episode’s reveals, the Hal vs. John showdown, Kerry Kane’s past, Antaan’s vendetta, John’s shocking decision, and what it all means for the Lanterns moving forward.🎙️ HostsDavid C. Roberson & Jason Goss🎙️ Listen & subscribe:Apple | Spotify | Youtube | Official Site🛒 Visit our Store | ❤️ Support us on Patreon📰 David C. Roberson's Maladjusted Multiverse

We're jumping on "The Weenie" like Zoe jumped on the weenie! That's right, we're getting into Lanterns 1x04, "The Weenie"!The mystery is finally starting to crack open on HBO’s Lanterns!What the hell is Sinestro really trying to do to Hal? Why are the Guardians trying to get John to replace him? Okay, that part is obvious, but do they gotta be such jerks about it? Did we seriously just get Mandarin-ed by way of Hector Hammond? Why is William Macon exerting power completely naked? Talk about a weenie... How many vehicles is Hal Jordan going to destroy this season? And after all this hunting for the Manhunter… did we just find it?Plus, John and Hal are finally starting to work like an actual team—oh, whoops. Nevermind.🎙️ HostsDavid C. Roberson & Jason Goss🎙️ Listen & subscribe:Apple | Spotify | Youtube | Official Site🛒 Visit our Store | ❤️ Support us on Patreon📰 David C. Roberson's Maladjusted Multiverse

We're jumping into John Stewart's past as we review Lanterns 1x03, “Outkast”!Was John Stewart programmed or raised? Did his parents train him to become a Green Lantern, or did they groom him for it? And how much damage did they do trying to make their son fearless? Also, is it a weakness that Hal Jordan is to blame for almost everything in John's life going wrong, or is it intentional on the part of the writers?There's so much to discuss!🎙️ HostsDavid C. Roberson & Jason Goss🎙️ Listen & subscribe:Apple | Spotify | Youtube | Official Site🛒 Visit our Store | ❤️ Support us on Patreon📰 David C. Roberson's Maladjusted Multiverse

We're haggard and recovering from illness, but we're still talking HBO’s Lanterns!We discuss episode 1x02, “Trust Fall”! Why is John able to keep that bird construct alive while unconscious? Is Antaan Atrocitus, or he a, ahem, red herring? Is William Macon Green Arrow, or he working for him? Wait, where are all the patients in this hospital?There's so much to discuss!🎙️ HostsDavid C. Roberson & Jason Goss🎙️ Listen & subscribe:Apple | Spotify | Youtube | Official Site🛒 Visit our Store | ❤️ Support us on Patreon📰 David C. Roberson's Maladjusted Multiverse

We're back and ready to dive into the series premiere of HBO’s Lanterns!We discuss episode 1x01, “Pilot,” from Hal and John’s uneasy partnership, the show’s grounded True Detective-inspired approach, the Green Lantern mythology changes of James Gunn’s DCU, our favorite moments, and what didn’t work for us, to that massive ending that changes everything (or did it? Theories abound, friends)!Is Lanterns the Green Lantern adaptation we’ve been waiting for?Sound off at [email protected], and we'll talk about it next week!SPOILER WARNING: We discuss the entire episode and speculate about where the mystery could be heading.🎙️ HostsDavid C. Roberson & Jason Goss🎙️ Listen & subscribe:Apple | Spotify | Youtube | Official Site🛒 Visit our Store | ❤️ Support us on Patreon📰 David C. Roberson's Maladjusted Multiverse