Boulder Punch Watchparty | Podcast in RSS.com

Boulder Punch Watchparty

Boulder Punch Watchparty

di Alec and Brian

TV e Film Critiche cinematografiche Critica televisiva

EP 190 - SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME (2019)

WHAT IS THAT POSTER? Despite the positive reception, many fans felt Homecoming did a huge disservice to the wall-crawler, hoping the next installment would go deeper into the drama of Peter Parker's life. However, when two drama-filled Avengers films dropped in between, a more light-hearted Vacation-style refresher was put in place as the film saw Peter and friends tour Europe. And again, in spite of the film's positive reception, this was the straw that broke the camel's back for many fans, with others declaring it the worst Spidey movie of all time. Is there any truth to that, or is it all smoke and mirrors? Come join Brian, Alec, Darby, and Trey to find out as they near the end of the Spider-Marathon with the film that unlocked one million years of discourse -- SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME!

EP 189 - SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING (2017)

NOW LET'S HAVE SOME FUN! After The Amazing Spider-Man 2 failed to justify Sony going it alone, a deal with Marvel to share a new take on the character for the MCU was soon inked. This eventually led to the web-head's appearance in Civil War, but more importantly, his own movie -- one that promised to be more fun, low-scale, and fully integrated into the house that Feige built. Though it succeeded critically and commercially upon release, many have questioned its integrity as a Peter Parker story in how it tones down the drama, involves characters like Iron Man, and so on. So, after nine years, what do we think? Come join Brian, Alec, Darby, and Trey to find out as they continue the Spider-Marathon and return to the MCU with Tom's first solo movie -- SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING!

EP 188 - THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 (2014)

"LET'S GO CATCH A SPIDER." After the lukewarm reception to The Amazing Spider-Man, Sony quickly got to work on a sequel that would be bigger, bolder, and more appealing. Racking up Electro, Harry Osborn, Mary Jane (until she was cut), and Rhino, everything but the kitchen sink was thrown into this with the expectation of Dark Knight numbers. Unfortunately, the film failed to make as big of a splash as they wanted, and coupled with the subsequent firing of Andrew Garfield and the infamous hack in 2014, the franchise was rebooted yet again less than a year later. The second film in the Webb duology has been met with disdain and appreciation over the years, but do its strengths truly overcome its weaknesses? Come join Brian, Alec, Darby, and Trey to find out as they continue the Spider-Manathon and wrap up the Andrew Garfield with THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2!

EP 187 - THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2012)

THE (NOT-SO) UNTOLD STORY BEGINS! After the shocking public fallout between Sam Raimi and Sony, Spider-Man 4 was no more, and a new reboot was quickly in development and began production by the end of 2010. Starring Andrew Garfield and directed by Marc Webb, this new take on the wall-crawler sought to be darker, grittier, more grounded, and more modern. In the end, what we got was another origin story that felt tired, confused, and unsure of what it wanted to be. So, how does it fare fourteen years later? Come join Brian, Alec, Darby, and Trey to find out as they continye the Spider-Marathon with the first of Marc Webb's short-lived duology -- THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN!

EP 186 - SPIDER-MAN 3 (2007)

"NOW DIG ON THIS!" After Spider-Man 2's unforeseen levels of success, many wondered where the third entry in this franchise would go. After three years and a bunch of studio interference, people found out -- and they weren't too happy. Sam Raimi's third film chronicling the web-head was panned by critics and audiences, gaining a rare level of infamy, one that in recent years has been heavily contested as people compare it with later comic book films. So, is there any merit to the revision, or does the film still fail to grab hold of the web? Come join Brian, Alec, Darby, and Trey to find out as they continue the Spider-Marathon with the conclusion of the Raimi Trilogy -- SPIDER-MAN 3!

EP 185 - SPIDER-MAN 2.1 (2004)

PIZZA TIME! After the release of the first film, Sam Raimi and the creative team went right back to work for the next Peter Parker adventure. A changing script, troubling pre-production, and Tobey nearly dropping out could not stop this film from reaching its June 2004 release date to sweeping praise. Many to this day insist that this is the best Spider-Man movie of all time, some even insisting it's the best superhero movie of all time, but how well does that hold up? Come join Brian, Alec, Darby, and Trey to find out as they continue the Spider-Marathon with the extended cut of what many consider to be the gold standard comic book film -- Sam Raimi's SPIDER-MAN 2.1!

EP 184 - SPIDER-MAN (2002)

"YOU KNOW WHO I AM." With his latest installment on the horizon, it's time for us to go back to our roots and look through the web-head's filmography! Despite one of the most popular superheroes and fictional characters of all time, Spidey's road to the big screen was a rough one, taking nearly twenty years as he hopped between different directors and studios, getting tangled in rights issues, before finally landing at Sony Pictures with Sam Raimi helming the project. What came a few years later would not only be a fantastic film that did the character justice, but a cultural milestone when it came to comic book films. So, how well does it hold up? Come join Brian, Alec, Darby, and Trey to find out as they kick off the Spider-Marathon with the film that started it all -- Sam Raimi's SPIDER-MAN!

EP 183 - AVENGERS: ENDGAME (2019) (ft. @SpiderKnightART)

"PART OF THE JOURNEY IS THE END." The shocking ending of Infinity War left audiences shocked, heartbroken, and in the palm of Marvel's hands as they waited with bated breath for the release of the untitled follow-up. Months later, marketing finally began, promising a definitive ending to the story told throughout the past eleven years. The film released to an even bigger ovation than its predecessor, garnering more praise and momentarily becoming the highest grossing film of all time. So, how does it stand up today? Come join Brian, Alec, Darby, Trey, and special guest Helena (@SpiderKnightART) to find out as they finish Phase 3 of the MCUathon with the culmination of everything -- AVENGERS: ENDGAME!

EP 182 - AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR (2018) (ft. @SpiderKnightART)

DESTINY ARRIVES. It's no exaggeration to say that the third installment in the Avengers saga was one of the most anticipated movies of all time. The teaser trailer's release set the world ablaze in late 2017, and excitement only ramped up until the film hit theaters. What awaited audiences was a generational experience unlike any other in recent memory, ending on the most shocking cliffhanger since The Empire Strikes Back, but does it truly stand the test of time? Come join Brian, Alec, Darby, Trey, and special guest Helena (@SpiderKnightART) to find out as they near the end of Phase 3 of the MCUathon with one of the biggest films of all time -- AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR!

EP 181 - CAPTAIN MARVEL (2019) (ft. @SpiderKnightART)

"HIGHER, FURTHER, FASTER, BABY!" As Phase 3 reached its crescendo in 2019, only one piece of the puzzle remained. That being the introduction of Captain Marvel herself, Carol Danvers. Many were excited for her film when it was announced, but as the current culture war as we know it began to take shape after The Last Jedi, her film became the bedrock of extrapolated ragebait and grifting, with Brie Larson herself taking the brunt of it. The film released to general critical success and grossed well over a billion, but how does it hold up today? Come join Brian, Alec, Darby, Trey, and special guest Helena (@SpiderKnightART) as they continue Phase 3 of the MCUathon with CAPTAIN MARVEL!

1 di 19