Matt is joined by The Ringer’s Joanna Robinson to talk about the reasons behind Marvel’s decline and whether the superhero era in general has reached its natural end or whether a resurgence is possible. They discuss Marvel’s brand oversaturation, its messy foray into television, its visual effects issues, what it will do about Jonathan Majors, whether the or ... Show More
Yesterday
2026 Emmys Instant Reactions: Is Apple Really the New HBO? What Happened to Netflix?
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to recap the 2026 Emmys and give their takes on the biggest narratives coming ou)t of the show, including Apple’s big night with 'Widow’s Bay,' its ascent in the prestige TV genre over the past few years, its competition with HBO, Netflix’ ... Show More
37m 34s
Yesterday
How to Run a Specialty Studio in 2026, with Searchlight President
Live from TIFF, Matt is joined by the president of Searchlight Pictures, Matthew Greenfield along with Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss how to run a specialty film division in 2026, what it's like being a part of the Disney machine, how to know if a movie is theatrical, how they ... Show More
48m 41s
Sep 10
‘Resident Evil’ and the Tightrope of Relaunching Old IP
Matt is joined by Oliver Berben, CEO of Constantin Film, to discuss the upcoming ‘Resident Evil’ film, how Zach Cregger got involved, how Constantin gained control of the IP, the international film business, franchise management, Constantin’s involvement in Marvel, and how Europe ... Show More
36m 29s
May 2023
Can ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Salvage Marvel’s No Good, Very Bad Year?
Joanna Robinson joins Sean to talk about all things Marvel, from its rocky run of recent movies to changes in leadership to streaming series delays, before digging into the most anticipated entry in years, James Gunn’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.’
Host: Sean Fennessey
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1h 17m
Jun 2023
the problem with "The Industry"
Join Mina as she talks about private parties, Marvel fatigue, and Netflix's broken streaming model! Keep up with High Brow on Instagram! Subscribe to the Patreon! and keep up with Mina on Youtube, Instagram, and Tiktok! Her reading list: How to Hire a Pop Star for Your Private Pa ... Show More
1h 2m
Jul 2023
What Went Wrong With Marvel Television? Plus, ‘Hijack’ Episode 6
Chris and Andy talk about the lackluster season finale of ‘Secret Invasion’ (1:00) and reflect on how Marvel TV shows and the larger MCU, which started with so much success and excitement, have devolved into a mostly meaningless cinematic landscape (20:36). Then they talk about t ... Show More
1h 12m
Mar 2025
‘Daredevil’ and What We Want From Our Superheroes
Jo has put together a team. A team of Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Sean Fennessey to discuss the status of ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ in the wake of its latest episode. Also, they chat about the status of the superhero pop culture space at the present moment, as well as what they bel ... Show More
1h 36m