On a new Hard NOC Life, Keith and Dominic reminisce about Comic-Cons past before diving into the Peacemaker season 2 trailer and other San Diego tidbits. Then, they debate whether The Fantastic Four: First Steps did a better job than Superman in resurrecting their respective superhero franchise. Spoiler: there is disagreement!
Hard NOC Life is back—and so is Superman. In our return episode, Keith and Dominic dive deep into the latest take on the Man of Steel: How does he stack up against previous Superman incarnations? Is James Gunn’s DCU off to a flying start? And what does this movie say about the future of superheroes on screen?
Before Hard NOC Life goes off the air for a few weeks, Keith and Dominic have a few more Andor takes to share. Not only did the final episodes rekindle a love for Star Wars for our hosts, it will forever change how they watch the franchise going forward.
Last week on Hard NOC Life, Keith and Dominic joked about how Andor was basically “Les Mis in Space France.” This week, they’re serious about the comparison. Also, Keith rants about the most recent episode of The Last of Us, and Dominic has a theory about the superstars in the NBA Playoffs and their superhero equivalents.
Keith and Dominic celebrate the extended Star Wars holiday weekend by reviewing the next batch of Andor episodes, aka Lucasfilm presents “Les Mis in Space France.” Then, they discuss what did and didn’t work for them in the latest MCU offering, Thunderbolts*. All this and more on a new episode of Hard NOC Life,
This week on Hard NOC Life, Keith and Dominic look back at the first three episodes of Andor season 2. Then, Lauren joins Keith to share about her experience at Star Wars Celebration in Japan.
On a new episode of Hard NOC Life, Keith and Dominic break down the recent trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps and Pedro Pascal’s penchant for playing paternal characters in Last of Us and The Mandalorian. Then they review the first season of Daredevil: Born Again before recapping some news from Star Wars Celebration in Japan.
Hard NOC Life returns as Keith and Dominic catch up on the big CinemaCon announcements for Superman and Spider-Man and look back at the Avengers: Doomsday casting teaser and the first half of Daredevil: Born Again.
We have reached the end of DC Multicast Season 2! On the season finale, Keith welcomes his Hard NOC Life co-host Dominic Mah to discuss 2009’s Watchmen.
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In the penultimate episode of DC Multicast Season 2, Keith is joined by veteran comic book insider, and former Batman editor, Joseph Illidge to reflect on the game changer that was 2008’s The Dark Knight.
Continue reading “DC Multicast: Joseph Illidge on Why ‘The Dark Knight’ Was So Serious”
On a new episode of DC Multicast, Keith welcomes acclaimed comic book artist and writer Jamal Igle to break down all the canceled Superman movies that ultimately led to 2006’s Superman Returns.
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At long last, the DC Multicast has entered the Nolanverse. Join Keith and Batman-on-Film founder Bill “Jett” Ramey as they look back at the two decades of impact Batman Begins had on superhero cinema.
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DC Multicast continues on as Keith welcomes Shawn Taylor to discuss the 20th anniversary of Keanu Reeves’ turn as the Hellblazer in 2005’s Constantine.
On the latest episode of DC Multicast, Keith is joined by journalist Lyvie Scott, author of Inverse’s oral history of the 2004 Catwoman film, starring Halle Berry!
On the latest editon of DC Multicast, comic book writer and lifelong Lakers fan Greg Burnham joins Keith as they hack-a-Shaq the 1997 classic non-Superman movie, Steel!
Shawn Taylor returns for a special Hard NOC Life to break down Kendrick Lamar’s instantly iconic halftime performance during Super Bowl LIX. Together, he and Keith take in the symbolism and artistry that was on display and speculate where hip-hop goes from here.
Season 2 of DC Multicast continues! This week it’s a DC TV Classics reunion as Keith welcomes Batman & Robin superfan Britney Monae to discuss the end of the Schumacher era!
For the second episode of DC Multicast Season 2, we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of Batman Forever! Dr. Drea Letamendi — co-host of the Arkham Sessions podcast — joins Keith to peel back the layers of neon to get to the pathos underneath the film as well as the Schumacher Cut.
Continue reading “DC Multicast: Dr. Drea on the Psychology of ‘Batman Forever’”
Hard NOC Life is on hiatus, but Keith needed to talk about Diamond Comic Distributors filing for bankruptcy last week, so he asked his former colleague — and OG NOC — William Bruce West to come on the pod and talk about their time at the company, why they aren’t celebrating its demise like some are, and what the future holds for comics.
Here’s a Christmas present from us to you. On the Hard NOC feed, you can listen to the first episode of DC Multicast Season 2, featuring a discussion of the Holiday classic, Batman Returns!
Yes, Hard NOC Life wrapped up last week, but then James Gunn went and dropped the trailer for next summer’s Superman. Movie critic Julian Lytle stops by to break it down, plus Keith talks to Jay Pharoah about his virtual comedy special and why Dragon Ball is the way to his heart.
Hard NOC Life returns to wrap up 2024 and look ahead to 2025 and whether Superman will bring back truth, justice, and a better tomorrow. Keith also announces the return of a podcast and Dominic reveals the release date of his album.
On Hard NOC Life, Dominic and Keith chat about what it will take to help elect the first Black Asian Woman President.
