TV Ate My Dinner 307: Godzilla vs. Kong!

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The hosts discuss how the Invincible cartoon subverts expectations with an extremely violent scene that redefines its superhero premise.

The episode begins with a discussion of the animated series Invincible, noting its surprising violence and parallels to DC superhero tropes. The hosts then shift to praising the Harley Quinn show for its clever writing and lighthearted tone. They lament the absence of DVD commentaries on streaming services like Disney+, sharing personal anecdotes about favorite commentaries from Lord of the Rings and Top Gear. The conversation moves to Godzilla vs. Kong, where they critique the unnecessary human B-plots and praise the monster action. They highlight missed opportunities, such as a zero-gravity fight scene, and compare the film to Pacific Rim's scale issues. The hosts also touch on the Snyder Cut of Justice League, describing it as a unique director's vision. They express excitement for upcoming releases like Mortal Kombat and the Loki series, while reflecting on the impact of streaming on film consumption. The episode wraps with a meta-commentary on podcast engagement and future content plans.

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A loose, funny Godzilla vs. Kong discussion finds its best charge in Kong's human touches and franchise logic.

This TV Ate My Dinner uses Godzilla vs. Kong as a launchpad for the kind of franchise talk that works best once it stops retelling the plot. The hosts have fun with Kong's waterfall shower, butt-scratching, and leap in front of an aircraft-carrier fireball, linking those moments…

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Press play when you want Kong's waterfall shower to open the door to superhero detours and monster-franchise what-ifs.

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