J.G. Ballard and the Digital Guillotine
In this episode, Mick and Ben pay tribute to the legendary Roger Corman, discussing his immense contributions to the film industry and his legacy of low-budget filmmaking. They react to the first images of David Corenswet as Superman, providing their own takes on the new look and the internet’s reactions.
Exciting casting news for the upcoming Fantastic Four movie is also on the agenda, including the addition of John Malkovich to the cast and a twist on the Silver Surfer. The hosts delve into Netflix’s new show "Bodkin," featuring Will Forte as an American podcaster investigating mysterious disappearances in Ireland.
They review the latest episode of "X-Men 97," highlighting a game-changing moment that has fans buzzing.
The Met Gala’s extravagant displays are scrutinised, particularly in light of the ensuing social media backlash and comparisons to The Hunger Games. Ben explores the concept of the "Digital Guillotine," a movement sparked by a controversial TikTok video. We also look at the work and the themes of J.G. Ballard’s "The Garden of Time," discussing its relevance today, and reflect on Ballard’s impact on speculative fiction and dystopian literature.
Timestamps:
[00:01:45] Roger Corman RIP[00:10:39] Corensweet’s Kal El First Look Reaction[00:16:00] Fantastic 4 Casting News[00:22:27] Bodkin Bodkin[00:30:13] X-Men 97 Review[00:43:01] The Met Gala and the Hunger Games[00:46:08] The Garden of Time[00:56:09] The Digital Guillotine[01:05:08] The Odd Genius of J.G. BallardGive us a follow or get in touch!:
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