Breaking the Mold: A Look at Unconventional Christmas Movies with/ Leo Rydel and Loretto from The Cinema Spot

JOIN US ON PATREON: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch Can a blockbuster superhero flick also double as a heartwarming Christmas movie? Does the departure of a series director signify a potential shift in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's narrative trajectory? Prepare to unearth the answers as we welcome back our esteemed guests, Loretto and Lonnie, for an intellectual feast of lively debates and candid discussions! We begin by challenging the conventional definitions of Christmas movies, as we passionately advocate for our beloved non-traditional picks. We then shift our focus to the ripple effects of Michael Waldron's involvement in the MCU's Avengers: Kang Dynasty and its anticipated follow-up, Secret Wars. The plot thickens as we navigate the unusual casting decisions for the new Amazon Prime show "Jury Duty" and unravel the implications of Amazon's recent cancellations on future productions. But that's not all! We don't shy away from tackling the often contentious role of franchises in Hollywood and their impact on the film industry, drawing from the insightful views of renowned director Christopher Nolan. We also unpack the controversial storylines of the Star Wars sequel trilogy as compared to the MCU's treatment of its characters. And of course, we wrap up our podcast with a stimulating debate over the Christmas movie status of recent blockbusters like Spider-Man: No Way Home and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. This episode is a rollercoaster of thought-provoking dialogues, diverse viewpoints, and a healthy dose of geekery. So, buckle up, and let the journey begin! (20:11 - 21:13) Directors' Views on Superhero Films (27:31 - 28:41) Unconventional Christmas Movies (36:36 - 37:58) Debate About Christmas Movie Classification (55:00 - 55:37) Spider-Man (01:07:04 - 01:08:49) Discovery in Christmas Movies Journey (01:14:56 - 01:16:14) Meaning of Christmas and Personal Experiences (01:24:29 - 01:25:43) Zachary Levi's Disappointing Shazam Movie (01:40:12 - 01:41:13) Fandom Issues and Misrepresentation in Movies (01:51:24 - 01:52:26) Christmas Movies and Marketing Strategy Leo and Loretto go LIVE on YouTube every Sunday at 10 PM EST!!! https://www.youtube.com/@geeklygoodslive Loretto's Socials Twitter https://twitter.com/MarsellusDurden Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/marsellusdurden/ Loretto's Recent Review of Super Mario Bros Movie https://www.thecinemaspot.com/2023/05/13/the-super-mario-bros-movie-non-spoiler-review-its-a-whole-lotta-fun/ Leo's Socials https://www.youtube.com/@GeeklyGoods/videos Check out Leo's most recent movie review on Wonka https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGBW0webZnk https://linktr.ee/geeklygoods https://twitter.com/GeeklyGoods Podcast Socials Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeenMeaning2Pod Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ivebeenmeaning2pod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ive-Been-Meaning-To-Watch-That-113280083760521/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivebeenmeaning2/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNXmim-bDsiyhpi04KEaALA Thank you so much for listening to the podcast. We really appreciate it. If you would like to support the podcast, you can subscribe for 4.99 a month. https://anchor.fm/ivebeenmeaningtowatchthat/support Manika's Socials YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1CmokqeLIagz7nYQJfeRIw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdulcio98/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/manika3000 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manika3000?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivebeenmeaningtowatchthat/support