Split Focus: A Film & TV Podcast

64. The-The Suicide Squad

Adrian and Simon address the winners and hijinks of the 73rd annual Emmy Awards ceremony hosted by Cedric The Entertainer. Additionally, they discuss the various upcoming HBO Max Matt Reeves Batman spin-off TV series, the new contracts struck for the creators of the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso, and director Christopher Nolan’s new deal with Universal Studios. Plus, they talk about the Queen’s Gambit related lawsuit and Denis Villeneuve’s recent comments about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

63. Women Can Be Serial Killers 2

Adrian and Simon assess HBO’s Theranos documentary The Inventor and the zombie-centric 5th episode of Marvel’s ‘What If…?’. Most importantly, the two pals converse about Disney’s recent bombshell decision to launch the remaining 2021 Disney blockbuster film slate exclusively in theatres. Plus, they address their excitement for the many rumours behind director Christopher Nolan’s next WWII focussed film. Additionally, they discuss creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s departure from the Mr. and Mrs. Smith TV series and the continued gossip surrounding Peter Parker actor Andrew Garfield in regards to Sony’s upcoming Spider-Man: No Way Home film. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.
 
 
 
 
 

A Closer Look | Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)

Spoilers are fair game in this deep dive review of the Destin Daniel Cretton directed Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

62. What If...Robert Downey Jr. Was Not Cast As Tony Stark?

Adrian and Simon review Marvel’s Shang-Chi & The Legend of the Ten Rings starring actors Simu Liu and Awkwafina. Additionally, they discuss the two Hulu original comedy series Only Murders in the Building and 9 Perfect Strangers; as well as Nicholas Cage’s horror/thriller film Willy’s Wonderland. Plus, they talk about the upcoming Life is Strange TV series, the newly announced DC Fandome event coming in October, and creator Jordan Peele’s new TV deal with NBC Universal. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

61. Spider-Man: This Is The Multiverse One

Adrian and Simon review director Shawn Levy’s comedy film Free Guy and director Nia DaCosta’s horror film Candyman. Additionally, they discuss the recently renewed Roku original series Most Dangerous Game starring Christoph Waltz, the potential for an NBC reboot of the hit comedy series The Office, and the planned Jake Gyllenhaal starring adaptation for comic creator Robert Kirkman’s comicbook series Oblivion Song. Plus, they address the massive hype train coming into the station with Sony’s recently released Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

60. Two Men & A Baby

Adrian and Simon fuel the hype behind Disney’s upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe films, The Eternals and Shang Chi & the Legend of the Ten Rings. Additionally, they discuss Sony Pictures’ release strategy for animated film Hotel Transylvania 4, the recently confirmed 4th Captain America film starring Anthony Mackie, and Bell Media’s Canadian streaming service CraveTV finally supporting 4K content. Most pertinently, the two men exchange their expertise on the subject of ‘birthing’ despite their admitted lack of knowledge on the subject (still not a doctor, shhh). As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.

59. Fortune Teller Margaret Thatcher

Adrian and Simon review the first episode of Marvel’s ‘What If…?’ animated TV series on Disney+. The two pals also discuss the Sony acquisition of anime streamer Crunchyroll from AT&T, the upcoming season of creator Bill Hader’s HBO TV series Barry, and the casting of Idris Elba in Sonic The Hedgehog 2. Plus, they converse about The Walking Dead season 10 and talk sandwiches for a full hour and a forty-five minutes. As a conversational podcast, we invite questions and comments to be featured on our show. Please send your letter to splitfocuspodcast@gmail.com to be showcased on future episodes.