Today Denis Caron (Creator of Corvink) and Roberto Hoyos (Owner of Throwboy) thwip into theaters to check out the new Sony/Marvel feature film, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse. Can Denis get over his distaste for Sony's versions of Marvel's characters and actual enjoy this movie? Did this movie hold up to Roberto's high standards for Spider-Man? Find out in today's episode!
Was Venom Forgivable? (Movie Review) - That Thing You Made
Yoooooo! Ho! Ho! Ho! This week our jolly duo Roberto Hoyos (CEO of Throwboy) and Denis Caron (Creator of Corvink) recap and discuss Sony Pictures' long awaited film Venom starring Tom Hardy. Was this movie a fun present or a lump of coal? Gather 'round by the fire and hear what Denis and Roberto thought of the wise-cracking symbiote and everything it could mean for Sony's future with Spider-Man.
Remembering Stan Lee - That Thing You Made
Roberto Hoyos (of Throwboy) and Denis Caron (of Corvink) remember the late and great Stan Lee; the man who changed course of the comic industry, the father of modern day pop culture and creator of such characters as Spider-Man, The Fantastic Four, the X-Men. They reflect on how he informed their childhoods, inspired them to create and how he changed the comic medium, and their lives. Stan ‘The Man” Lee will be forever missed.
Coping With Tragedy Through Art After 9/11 - That Thing You Made
17 years today, the United States was shook to its core when New York City was attacked by terrorist who flew commercial jets into the twin towers causing them to collapse. Denis Caron and Roberto Hoyos take a moment to reflect on our fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives that day in rescue efforts to save the victims of the attack. Also, they discuss the power of art as a coping mechanism to deal with such crazy tragedy. Marvel took this idea head on with Amazing Spider-Man issue #36. After reading the story, the guys discuss it, it’s controversy and cultural significance.
Ant-Man and the Wasp (Movie Review) - That Thing You Made
Did Ant-Man and the Wasp earn it’s title? Was it the sequel it needed to be to make people like Ant-Man now? Why is Ant-Man “not as cool” of a character to most people, when Spider-Man gets a pass?
Consequence of Disney/Fox Deal - That Thing You Made
What does the Disney/Fox deal mean for the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe)? Will the X-Men and Deadpool now be in the MCU? What else does this deal mean for other intellectual property and creative businesses moving forward? Roberto Hoyos and Denis Caron discuss this and more in today’s exciting episode of That Thing You Made.