In this episode, we explore "The Penguin," a spinoff series from Matt Reeves' "The Batman," examining its character development, complex plot dynamics, and morally ambiguous themes. Our discussion delves into the powerful relationships between characters like the Penguin and Sofia Falcone, the emotional depth of mother-son bonds, and the impact of musical composition on the storytelling. We compare "The Penguin" to other DC projects, highlighting its unique qualities, critical acclaim, and being a standout achievement in DC’s recent lineup.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro & First Thoughts
4:31 The Batman Part II Theories
8:00 The Opening & Brief Overview
12:29 Nonexistent Batman & Leading Into Part II
14:30 A VILLAIN SHOULD BE A VILLAIN
23:07 Colin Farrell's performance as Oswald Cobb
27:05 Which is better: "The Batman" or "The Penguin?"
31:24 OOOOOF on the audio 🥲
32:45 The New Standard for Spinoff Shows
38:54 Cristin Milioti's performance as Sofia Falcone/Gigante
42:18 Colin Farrell's "Character Actor" Career
48:58 RABBIT TRAIL - Joker: Folie a Deux, The Fly, The Substance & More
51:41 Michael & Mick Giacchino's Score
59:30 Oz & Francis' Messed Up Relationship
1:04:05 Oz's Progression throughout the show
1:06:09 Positive Reviews from the internet
1:10:42 Negative Reviews from the internet
1:12:44 Rating for "The Penguin" & Future Show Ideas 👀
1:20:07 RABBIT TRAIL - Godzilla Godzilla Godzilla
1:27:52 THANKING THE CREATORS, CAST & CREW
1:32:30 Lauren LeFranc is a GENIUS
1:35:20 Shows vs Movies: Which is ACTUALLY better?
1:41:07 Closing Thoughts on "The Penguin"
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