Kareem, Ken, Pat, and guest Tim open the episode by doing what they do best, turning a straightforward Superman review into a sprawling, joyful autopsy of comic‑book logic and billionaire nonsense.
Tag: movies
Shawarma vs Falafel vs Vaccines – A Review of James Gunn’s Superman pt.2
A breakdown of the latest Tangential Giants episode covering Clark Kent’s journalism flaws, Lois Lane’s modern portrayal, Jimmy Olsen’s confidence, Hawkgirl’s many origins, and how superhero universes use Middle Eastern food to humanize their heroes.
Capes, Chaos, and Collectables – Brainstorming Ideas for Comic-Con
This week, the crew sits down to review the content for their upcoming 2025 Comic‑Con panel. The goal was simple. Stay focused. Stay organized. Stay on topic. Naturally, none of that happened.
Fast, Furious, and Fragile Masculinity – A Review of Fate of the Furious pt.2
The only podcast willing to interrogate the real mysteries of modern cinema, such as why Dom races a flaming car through Havana like he is auditioning for a Fast and Furious stage musical, and why Cypher has a fully furnished sky bedroom on her hacker plane.
The MCU’s Hulk Problem Continues – A Review of Captain America: Brave New World pt.1
The guys (Kareem, Ken, Pat) are joined by guest Mayday for another episode that goes completely off the rails in the best way possible! We had a plan. We had topics. We promptly threw all of that out the window to follow the sweet, sweet siren song of the tangent.
S5 EP 3V – On The DL: Disappointed Dads – A Romeo Must Die Review (Feat. Bruce Molock Jr.)
The guys (Kareem, Ken, Pat) are joined by guest BMO Jr. to review kick of the On The DL series which will cover the life work of Delroy Lindo. They start off with the 90’s hit, Romeo Must Die, and tangents include the NFL’s nefarious land grab deals, hiring incompetent bodyguards, throwing nepo babies out of windows, and more.
S5 EP.2 Video – The Disco Dancing Aliens Were Wrong – A review of Aliens: Prometheus
The guys (Kareem, Ken, Pat) are joined by guest Kit to review one of the most confusing installments in the Alien franchise, Prometheus. Tangents include idiotic Ted Talks, the need to quarantine humans from the rest of space, expensive gifts for space pilots, and more.
ON THE DL EP.1 – Pick Yourself Up and Try Again – A review of Romeo Must Die
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the life and career of the incomparable Delroy Lindo—an actor whose mere presence can elevate any scene to cinematic gold. We’re specifically shining a spotlight on his role in the martial arts action flick Romeo Must Die. As always, expect our signature blend of wit, insightful analysis, and a few delightful tangents.
S5 EP.2 – The Dangers of a Rolled-up Newspaper – A review of Prometheus
The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat), and guest Kit, deep dive and review the movie Prometheus. Tangents include improvised killing weapons, casting Jai Courtney look-a-likes in 2024, how-not-to terraform a planet, and more.
S4 EP.24 – The Cochiloco Extended Universe– A review of Aliens v. Predator pt.1
The guys (Kareem, Ken, and Pat) start covering the spin-off universe of Aliens and Predator with Alien v. Predator: Requiem. Tangents include street-racing alien gangs, shooting movies in the dark, the Crazy Pig Extended Universe, and more.
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