Episode 296 - Kenobi Kabobs and Fruit Flash loops
The House of Gozer Podcast - Geek pop culture
Release Date: 06/28/2022
355: Merger at your own Risk
The House of Gozer Podcast - Geek pop culture
This week begins with a review of Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. For a novel that has been adapted so many times and so many ways, how did it measure up? Then alot of DC Studios news this week and speaking of WB, for our main story, we’re talking studio mergers. The good, the bad, and the please don’t let this happen to my favorite franchise. With Warner Bros. Discovery officially up for auction, we break down what it could mean if Paramount, Netflix, or Comcast buys the whole operation. All this and more this week on the House of Gozer Podcast. Become a Patreon for exclusives and...
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354: Horrors Greatest Hits! The Five Movies that Changed Everything
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It’s Halloween, and on this episode we’re celebrating it by digging into five films that changed horror forever. We break down how each of these movies redefined what horror is and why their influence still echoes through everything horror today. Then, speaking of Horror we've got spoiler-free first impressions of two fresh horror entries: It: Welcome to Derry and Shelby Oaks. Marvel Zombies on Disney + is the worst, and we are going to tell you why! All that and more this week on The House of Gozer podcast. Become a Patreon for exclusives and more @ Join us on Discord Join the House of...
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353: Rumors leaks and the fandom noise machine
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This week, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of fandom’s favorite pastimes, the endless swirl of leaks, scoops, and “totally confirmed” rumors that flood the internet every single day. Where do they come from? Why do they spread? And when does fun speculation turn into toxic noise that actually hurts the movies and shows we love? We’ll break down how studios sometimes use leaks to build hype, how fan theories can snowball into “insider reports,” and the ways bad information can derail productions, spoil surprises, or crush expectations. It’s part media literacy...
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352: Who is Tilly Norwood?
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Hollywood has a new “it girl,” and she’s made entirely of code. Her name is Tilly Norwood. the world’s first fully AI-generated actress who doesn’t need sleep, food, or a trailer the size of a small nation. Created by a tech company that swears she’s the future of cinema (and not the end of humanity), Tilly’s arrival has every actor, agent, and union clutching their NDAs. This week, we’re breaking down who built her, what the marketing play really is, and whether audiences are ready to fall in love with a digital diva. Is she the next big star or the canary in Hollywood’s...
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351 - Eat Peace Mother F**ker!
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This week we invite you to come “Eat Peace” with us as we sink our teeth into the first two episodes of Peacemaker Season 2 from James Gunn—the man now juggling writer, director, and the shiny new keys to the DC Studios kingdom. From the ashes of the DCEU to the still-smoking birth of the DCU, we’ll talk about how this misfit band of losers, killers, and morally questionable heroes continue to set the stage for Gunn’s cinematic reboot. Because nothing says “Hit series” like a guy in a chrome toilet seat helmet. All that and more this week on The House of Gozer podcast. Become a...
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350: This Alien Earth
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This week we’re keeping it spoiler-free as we dive into the first three episodes of Alien: Earth—a show I was ready to write off completely, only for it to prove me wrong in the weirdest way possible. Then we swing over to Weapons, the new flick from Zach Cregger (Barbarian). No spoilers there either, but plenty of opinions. And just when you thought it couldn’t get more random, Christian unloads on Jason Universe’s short film "Sweet Revenge" and Universal's latest attempt to resurrect dinosaurs in Jurassic World: Rebirth. Are these reviews? Are they rants? Are they...
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349: Fantastic Four and the Future. Can Marvel and DC Both Win?
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This week on the House of Gozer Podcast we dive headfirst into Marvel Studios’ most anticipated release of the year—Fantastic Four: First Steps. Does it deliver? And what does its arrival mean for the future of Marvel Studios? With Superman already soaring and Fantastic Four poised to ignite, we’re asking the big question: Can Marvel and DC both thrive at the same time? Are we witnessing a true cinematic comeback for capes and cowls—or will fandom turf wars and franchise fatigue keep dragging things down? All that, plus the latest news, hot takes, and deep nerd talk you can only get...
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348: Fantastic Four's First Steps into the MCU
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This week, we review Superman and talk about what’s next for DC’s cinematic universe—and we take a closer look at Marvel’s big gamble with the Fantastic Four. Can Marvel’s First Family finally get the live-action treatment fans have been waiting for? Plus Transformers is revving up again! We dive into the latest news about multiple live-action projects and is DC Studios officially setting the stage for a future Justice League film? All that and more this week on the House of Gozer podcast Become a Patreon for exclusives and more @ Join us on Discord Join the House of Gozer on...
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347: Superman. The Weight of a Reboot
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The cape is back—and so is the pressure. This week we dive deep into the future of the DCU as James Gunn’s Superman takes center stage. From franchise resets and fan expectations to the high stakes behind the July 2025 launch, we break down what this reboot means for the industry. Plus: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise is up for grabs—who should wield the chainsaw next? Clayface rises with a killer new cast and creative team and can the DCU avoid Marvel-style burnout? From horror icons to heroic reboots, it’s a packed episode full of sharp takes and serious stakes. All on the...
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346: Theatre Revival! Post COVID Cinema in a Streaming World
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This week on the House of Gozer Podcast, we dive into Marvel’s Phase 6 shakeup, Spider-Man 4 rumors, Thunderbolts’ box office wrap-up, and what’s next for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Then in our main story, we ask: can movie theaters make a true comeback in a streaming-first world? From pre-COVID box office glory to post-pandemic reinvention, we break down where theaters stand now—and what the future of moviegoing could look like. All that plus nostalgic stories, stats, spicy takes, and more of what you have come to expect on The House of Gozer podcast. Join the House of Gozer Fam...
info_outlineThis week we head to the stars as we wrap up our Obi-Wan Kenobi coverage with a full series review of the Disney plus series. Did it deliver or was it just Meh? What next for Vader, Obi-Wan, and the Star Wars Universe on Disney. Also this week, more on Ms.Marvel and the ever-changing and questionable life of Ezra Miller. How will WB eventually deal with this or will they deal with it at all? All that and more this week on the House of Gozer Podcast
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