The Curse Of The Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Four (10/05/2020)

For a franchise that has been as utterly successful as the MCU the concept of failure seems impossible, but when looking back at everything that is continuing to go wrong with Kevin Feige’s baby before it officially kicks off Phase 4, you have to wonder if the shine is ready to come off. 

Other topics this week include the fallout of Black Widow delaying its release again, which lead to multiple breaking news updates while recording, and our thoughts on Barry Jenkins directing The Lion King 2. 

Plus we enter the ‘90s during our Yearly Film Series as we discuss our favorite films of 1990!

Cold Open: Electro Returns - It’s been revealed that Jamie Foxx is reprising his role as Electro from The Amazing Spider-Man 2 in the upcoming MCU Spider-Man trilogy capper. We’re just as confused as you are. (00:00)

Opening Credits: This week on Live Breathe Film with Corey, Doug, JP, and Murph… (05:28)

News: Topics include another major reshuffling of the theatrical calendar for 2020-2022, official news and thoughts on Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, and the newly announced sequel to Disney’s live-action Lion King. (06:22)

What We Watched: Highlights from the past week include The Devil All the Time, Raised By Wolves (Season 1), The Vow (Miniseries), Fargo (Season 4), The Babysitter, Lovecraft Country (Season 1: Episodes 6-7), and The Boys (Season 2: Episodes 6-7). (30:20)

Feature Presentation: Is Marvel’s Luck Running Out? - The MCU has had an unprecedented level of success over its first three phases, but with the various delays of its features/tv shows (both COVID and non-COVID related), the retirements of its biggest stars, the firings/re-hiring of major behind the scenes talent, the ugly public negotiations with Sony, and the death of Chadwick Boseman, one has to wonder if Marvel’s best days are behind them. (01:14:53)

Yearly Film Series: Our 1990 film selections include Jacob’s Ladder, Gremlins 2, Kindergarten Cop, GoodFellas, and Home Alone, along with some BREAKING NEWS regarding The Batman’s release date. (01:55:36)

End Credits: Make sure to Like, Follow, and/or Subscribe to Live Breathe Film! (02:14:29)