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The Cinematic Schematic returns this week on a mission to kill god…the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most beloved god, Thor Odinson, in our review of Thor: Love and Thunder.
First-time guest Chad Parizman, a podcast host/producer and principal/founder of Ader communications, joins us for the review journey. Also returning to the show are Nathan Poppe of Oklahoma’s Curbside Chronicle fame, and longtime co-host and award-winning filmmaker Laron Chapman. We kick things off with our ice-breaker question, “Between The Batman using Nirvana, and now Thor: Love and Thunder using Guns and Roses, what superhero+pop music match-up would you like to see,” before giving our spoiler-free reviews. We close out the thunderous conversation with a spoiler-filled discussion about how the film examines the nature of gods in our culture and the state of Marvel in phase IV.
Thor: Love and Thunder is the twenty-ninth film in the MCU, and features the only character to have a standalone fourth chapter to their story. Additionally, following his Oscar win for Jojo Rabbit‘s screenplay, and the widely loved soft franchise reboot, Thor: Ragnorok, writer/director Taika Waititi returns to Thor, this time with an outstanding supporting cast including Christian Bale(Gorr the God Butcher), Natalie Portman (the Mighty Thor), Russell Crowe (Zeus), and the entire Guardians of the Galaxy among many others. Lastly, the film has drawn lots of attention to its use of the VFX technology developed for The Mandalorian, “the Volume.” The ingredients for greatness all appear to be there, and yet, Love and Thunder has also proven divisive among fans and critics, coming in at a near-series low Rotten Tomatoes score of 67%.
Does Thor: Love and Thunder keep up the franchise momentum for our favorite Norse god, or is it time to send this series straight to Valhalla?
Listen to our full review to get the verdict!
Guests
Nathan Poppe
Curbside Chronicle editor and concert photographer
“Oklahoma’s Favorite Son”
Follow Nathan on Twitter and Instagram @NathanPoppe
Chad Parizman
Podcast host/producer, principal, and founder at Ader Communications
Disney Fan
Follow Chad on Twitter @CParizman
Laron Chapman
Award-winning Oklahoma filmmaker
Follow Laron on Instagram @blackmoviemagic
About Thor: Love and Thunder
According to IMDB, Thor: Love and Thunder can be described as:
Thor enlists the help of Valkyrie, Korg and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster to fight Gorr the God Butcher, who intends to make the gods extinct.
If you’re interested in Thor: Love and Thunder
Nathan Poppe Recommends:
Movie – Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) – Now streaming on Netflix
Short Film – Two Cars, One Night (2004) – Watch it on Youtube Today
Laron Chapman Recommends:
Movie – Mystery Men (1999) – Now Streaming on Peacock
Chad Parizman Recommends:
Book – Small Gods by Terry Prachett – Available to purchase on Amazon
LA Times Article – “The ‘November Rain’ music video defined a generation. Inside its ‘bonkers’ production” – Read it here
Caleb Masters Recommends:
TV Limited Series – HBO’s Watchmen (2019) – Now Streaming on HBO Max
Movie – Noah (2014) – Available to rent VOD (Various Platforms)
TV Episode – Supernatural, Season 5 Episode 19, “Hammer of the Gods,” – Now Streaming on Netflix
TV Series – Reservation Dogs – Now Streaming on Hulu
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