On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt sort out what matters with the opening performance of Superman at the box office. Then, the duo chats about Tom Holland's recent quotes about Spider-Man: Brand New Day filming on location. Finally, David tests Matt's Marvel knowledge, quizzing him on how many appearances certain characters have had in the MCU.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Beginning
0:10 - Intro
2:07 - WIN TWO FANTASTIC FOUR TICKETS!
3:53 - Superman Box Office News
19:26 - Spider-Man 4 Filming Update
26:25 - MCU Character Appearance Game
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On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt enter the new DCU, helmed by James Gunn, with the latest comic book movie, Superman. Introducing David Corenswet as Superman, the duo dive into their spoiler-free thoughts, then dive into the film room (because Movies are Sports) and reveal their spoiler-filled thoughts. Finally, it's time for top plays, which Superman has plenty of!
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Beginning
0:09 - Intro
1:44 - Superman REVIEW (Spoiler-Free)
15:37 - Superman REVIEW (Spoilers!)
40:19 - Top Plays!
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On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt revisit the entirety of Marvel Studios' Phase 5, rank each project against the others, and discuss an average ranking that factors in listener opinions! Then, it's time to grade Phase 5 and see where it stacks up against Phase 2 and Phase 4.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
01:35 - MCU Phase 5 RANKED
41:58 - MCU Phase 5 GRADES
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On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt break down the biggest headlines in movies and TV, including the epic first trailer for The Odyssey and the confirmation of Paul Walter Hauser as Mole Man in The Fantastic Four. We also share our latest predictions for Superman's box office debut and where it could land among James Gunn’s biggest comic book openings. Plus, we react to trailers for Eyes of Wakanda, Cat in the Hat, and Running Man, and celebrate the record-breaking success of Jurassic World: Rebirth.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
0:09 - Announcement/Update
3:06 - Eyes of Wakanda Trailer
8:44 - Running Man Trailer
12:01 - Cat in the Hat Trailer
15:27 - The Odyssey Teaser
21:12 - Paul Walter Hauser confirmed as Mole Man
24:05 - 2025 Box Office Update
35:15 - Superman Box Office Predictions
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On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Matt Roembke share their love for the seventh Jurassic film: Jurassic World Rebirth. Let us know in a comment below what you thought of the new Dino-film!
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On today's episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Matt Roembke break down their thoughts on the final three episodes of Ironheart. More importantly, they debate what could be next for Riri Williams and the devilish character introduced in the finale!
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On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Matt Roembke discuss Denis Villeneuve directing the next James Bond movie and who could play 007. After the news, they're joined by Phase Hero's Jenna Anderson to review the first three episodes of Ironheart. Finally, ahead of Jurassic World: Rebirth, the duo rewinds back to 1993's Jurassic Park.
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TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
03:01 - Denis Villeneuve To Direct James Bond
15:45 - News
23:38 - Ironheart Episodes 1-3 Review w/ Jenna Anderson
1:04:35 - Jurassic Park | Rewind Series
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On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Matt Roembke discuss the massive news that Jon Bernthal is joining Tom Holland in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The duo also tackles news stories like a mystery 2028 Marvel movie and the DCU Clayface casting. Then, Matt challenges David to guess the highest-earning (domestic) movie of each year going back to 2014.
Later, David reviews F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt, in theaters this weekend. To end the show, David and Matt close out their Superman Rewind Series with 2013's Man of Steel, a conversation three years in the making.
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TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
06:13 - The Punisher Joins Spider-Man 4
20:32 - Mystery Marvel Movie in 2028
24:46 - Jake Schreier Directing X-Men Movie
34:15 - Clayface Casting
39:00 - Deliver Me From Nowhere Trailer
44:32 - Tom Cruise Honorary Oscar
49:35 - Which Movie Won at the Box Office? (GAME)
57:29 - F1: The Movie Review
1:13:08 - Man of Steel | Rewind Series
The Direct's Russ Milheim joins David Thompson to review the 2025 How to Train Your Dragon remake.
David Thompson and Matt Roembke soar back to 2006 for a Superman Returns review.
David Thompson and Matt Roembke soar back to 1978 for a Superman: The Movie review.
David Thompson and Matt Roembke share their thoughts on the John Wick spin-off Ballerina.
The Mission: Impossible franchise comes to an end. David Thompson and Matt Roembke review the Tom Cruise franchise finale, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.
David Thompson and Matt Roembke rewind on a dangerous mission, some may even call it impossible. The Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning review.
David Thompson and Matt Roembke dive deep on every episode of Andor Season 2.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
0:11 - Episodes 1-3
1:00:46 - Episodes 4-6
1:42:11 - Episodes 7-9
2:36:38 - Episodes 10-12
David Thompson and Matt Roembke rewind on a dangerous mission, some may even call it impossible. The Mission: Impossible Fallout review.
David Thompson and Matt Roembke rewind on a dangerous mission, some may even call it impossible. The Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation.
David Thompson and Matt Roembke dive deep into Thunderbolts*, Marvel's final film of Phase 5.
David Thompson and Matt Roembke rewind on a dangerous mission, some may even call it impossible. The Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol.
