Matthew Rushing
The 602 Club 28: A Kryptonite Shank
Superman Returns. We talk about our initial response to Singer's Superman film. being back in the Donnerverse, if this movie needs Superman II, the expectations of the audience, the story, 9/11's effect, our favorite scenes, the ending, the big shoes to fill, music, production value and our ratings.
The 602 Club 27: Two Men, a City and a Seedy Bar
Daredevil. We discuss Daredevil getting a second season, our first impressions, Kingpin, the juxtaposition of the hero and villain, the priest, secret identities, the story-telling style, the acting, how evil destroys itself, final thoughts, ratings, creative freedom, Claire and close.
The 602 Club S3: This is the Trailer You're Looking For
The Force Awakens/Rebels Season 2 Trailers. In this supplemental episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined once again by John Mills to talk about both trailers, sharing our reactions, speculation and shear joy over what we have seen.
The 602 Club 26: Chrome Stormtroopers
Battlestar Galactica 1978. We discuss our experiences with the show, watching things as children, watching the series now, the story, setting and production design, the mythology, the acting and if it has staying power.
The 602 Club S2: He's George Freaking Lucas
The Star Wars Saga. We discuss everything, the Prequels, the Jedi, unexplored time periods, the expanded universe then and now, the Holiday Special, Special Editions, the new films, comics and the digital releases.
The 602 Club 25: Paradise Lost for Pirates
Pirates of the Caribbean. We talk about the original Pirates movie, the casting, the way the movie winks to the audience, the surprising depth of the story, the music, production value and why this should have been just one film.
The 602 Club 24: The Dr. No of the Marvel Franchise
Iron Man. We discuss the long production history of the film, our first thoughts, realism in comic book movies, The cast, the villain, story, music, direction and ask if it holds up.
The 602 Club 23: A Living 1930's Comic Book
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. We discuss our first encounters with the movie, the story, the revolutionary nature of the film, the look, the fun sci-fi gadgets, the cast and characters, the music, wrapping up with final thoughts.
The 602 Club 22: All Good Dragons Go to Heaven
Dragonheart. We discuss famous dragons, the big themes of the film, the story, our favorite parts, the cast, production value, music and our ratings.
The 602 Club 21: Crying Droid Tears
Star Wars Rebels Season 1. We discuss the first season of DisneyXD's new animated Star Wars show from inception to finale and speculate on what season 2 may hold for fans.
The 602 Club 20: We Were Fangirling
Agent Carter Season 1. We remember Leonard Nimoy. Discuss whether Agent Carter should have been Agents of S.H.E.I.L.D., things we liked and didn't, the characters, the importance of a good foil for the hero, continuity, women after WWII and ratings.
The 602 Club 19: A Page-Turner of a Movie
The Rocketeer. We discuss the comic and whether the movie is an improvement, our first experiences with the film, Joe Johnson's direction, the story, the cast, the music and whether or not it still holds up.