Episode #300: The Series Finale
After a two-month wait, here it is- our series finale where we briefly discuss the movie "300" and then reminisce on the past seven years of podcasting. To everyone who has been part of this show: guests, cohosts, and listeners, thank you for being part of this journey with us.
Episode #299: Disney Movie Showdown
In our penultimate episode, we put the best of the best Disney animated movies from each era we have discussed over the years into a tournament-style competition to determine what is the greatest Disney animated movie of all-time.
Episode #298: Cleaning Out The Bat-Jar
As we approach the series finale, we spend this episode cleaning out the Bat-Jar and rapid-fire discussing the various topics we never got to. If you're a fan of Supernatural, Disney, DC Animation, and chicken nuggets- there's something in this episode for you!
Episode #296: The Future of The Bat-Jar Podcast?
The Bat-Jar Podcast : Episode #296: The Future of The Bat-Jar Podcast?
Episode #295: Shazam 2 - The Shazamily
DC's first theatrical release of 2023 has arrived with "Shazam! Fury of the Gods". Why has this film struggled to find an audience with both critics and the general public not showing much love towards this one? Join us as we put this under the microscope and find out.
Episode #294: The Ant-Man Trilogy
The smallest Marvel hero can now say he has been the lead of three separate movies now that "Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania" has been released. We take this opportunity to look back on the previous Ant-Man films, what we liked about them, and where the third film may have felt too different for us.
Episode #293: Avatar 2
After 13 years and ruling the box office for 7 weeks (again) we are finally talking about the James Cameron "Avatar" franchise. Special guest Hubert joins in as we discuss the Pandora phenomenon and how the sequel measures up to the original movie.
Episode #292: What Is Biopunk?
Have you heard of Biopunk, the younger sibling of Cyberpunk? It's a very similar subgenre of science fiction with some key distinctions. If you're a fan of Altered Carbon, District 9, Scanners, Akira, or even Batman Beyond, you have already been exposed.
Episode #291: Movie Preview for 2023
After looking back at what 2022 brought in terms of comic book movies, we now look forward to 2023 to see what all mainstream movies are offering this year. Prepare for prequels for Willy Wonka, horror reboots of Winnie the Pooh, two series with tenth entries, four superhero movies delayed from 2022, and a new Christopher Nolan movie about historical events.
Episode #290: Comic Book Movies of 2022
In a year where several releases were pushed into 2023 and other titles chose to be only on streaming, we take a hard look and rank the remaining comic book movies that were released in theatres in 2022.
Episode #289: B-Type Christmas Movies
Over the years, we have discussed and defined the three types of Christmas movies. This year, we put the nebulous "B Type" movies under the microscope. These films occupy a unique space in the Christmas movie world, as many of them were made before "Christmas movies" were really a thing.
Episode #288: Wakanda Forever (feat. Black Panther)
Marvel's Phase Four concludes with this return to the land of Wakanda and the legacy of the Black Panther in a world where Chadwick Boseman was unable to reprise his role due to his untimely passing in 2020.
Episode #287: Andor, Not Endor
After three years of Disney having a streaming service, a Star Wars show has emerged that has been met with universal praise by everyone. Why does "Andor" succeed where other shows have struggled? Join us inside the Bat-Jar and find out!
Episode #285: Black Adam
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has played many movie characters who were basically superheroes. Now he finally gets to play an actual superhero, except his character says he isn't a hero? Join us for a discussion around the latest anti-hero movie, Black Adam.
Episode #284: She-Hulk
Get ready for a courtroom comedy about a Marvel character who breaks the Fourth Wall that isn't Deadpool! Bruce Banner's cousin becomes a Hulk while trying to balance a full-time job and a dating life. How does this streaming series hold up when put under the Bat-Jar microscope?
Episode #283: Firefly Revisited
After 182 episodes of unrelated content, we finally return to the space-western world of Firefly. Diving more into the film "Serenity", we ask ourselves if there is any future for this franchise and the Brown Coats who remain loyal to the series.
Episode #282: E-Sports
Since arcades introduced "high scores" in the 1980s, there has been a competitive element to video games. In recent history, this has led to the development of something you may have heard of: E-Sports. What concerns might arise from video games being considered as sports? What benefits does this growing industry offer to gamers and fans?
Episode #281: Are the MCU Shows Working?
After almost two years, Marvel Studios has built up a catalogue of streaming shows to serve as a companion to their ongoing film saga. Now is a good a time as any for us to evaluate if these shows are working or not. Are they diluting the brand of the MCU or are they taking the world to new heights?
Episode #280: Ms. Marvel
We have arrived at the first Marvel Disney+ series which stars a new character while clearly placing itself within the world of the MCU. What happens when an Avengers fangirl gets superpowers and has strict parents? Join us and find out!
Episode #278: DC Fans Are Sad
It's a hard time to be a fan of DC - changes in ownership have led to several shakeups and changes at Warner Brothers Discovery. Specifically, this week the long-running television series "The Flash" was canceled and the not-yet-finished "Batgirl" movie has been shelved. What does this all mean for the future of DC?
