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From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios

39 EpisodesProduced by George SiroisWebsite

A special mini-series from the host and producer of Excelsior Journeys, each episode provides a look back at the films based on Marvel Comics properties that were NOT a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from 1986's Howard the Duck to 2019's X-Men: Dark Phoenix.

39 Episodes | 2021 - 2024

Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

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Days of Franchise Past: The Continuity of the X-Men Film Franchise

August 13th, 2022

46:33

For this episode of From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, host and producer George Sirois takes us back to FanExpo STL, where he gave his …

Marvel v DC: Battle of the Cinematic Universes

July 29th, 2022

55:57

And we're back! To start Season 2 of From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, host and producer George Sirois takes us to FanExpo STL, where …

Dark Phoenix (2019) - Season One Finale

December 17th, 2021

23:37

In 2019, Disney completed the acquisition of 20th Century Fox's film and television assets - including the Marvel properties X-Men, Deadpool, and …

Venom (2018)

December 15th, 2021

8:14

Fans were likely a bit hesitant to try seeing Venom again on the big screen, especially since the previous time was Spider-Man 3. Thankfully, this …

Deadpool 2 (2018)

December 15th, 2021

9:12

Just when we were given a tearful farewell to Hugh Jackman's Wolverine, along comes Ryan Reynolds's Deadpool to get us laughing all over again with …

Logan (2017)

December 14th, 2021

12:11

The man had finally come around for Logan, and he goes down swinging, leaving an extremely gory mess in his wake, a mess that fans never thought they …

X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)

December 7th, 2021

18:02

The National Podcast Post Month challenge may be complete, but this show isn't just yet. Welcome to Part 1 of the "But Wait, There's More!" section, and we're starting off with a look at X-Men: Apocalypse. With the …

Deadpool (2016)

November 30th, 2021

9:45

The Merc with a Mouth finally gets his time to shine on the big screen. And the result is one of the most beloved of all comic book films either in …

Fantastic Four (2015)

November 30th, 2021

12:29

When a film’s director tweets about what the final product could have been, you know there are some problems. And there are plenty of problems to …

X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)

November 29th, 2021

13:24

The X-Men’s answer to The Avengers came 2 years later with their epic time travel adaptation of Days of Future Past. Did it live up to expectations? Find out what I had to say inside...

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The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)

November 26th, 2021

11:07

This would be the last time Andrew Garfield would put on the spandex and go swinging around New York City... for now. Did he go out in style? Listen …

The Wolverine (2013)

November 26th, 2021

13:04

James Mangold stepped into the director’s chair for the first of two solo Wolverine films with Hugh Jackman. The first was 2013’s The Wolverine, …

The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

November 26th, 2021

16:28

After trying to get a fourth Spider-Man film off the ground with Sam Raimi, Sony Pictures changed their strategy and gave us a reboot intended to launch a new shared universe with Peter Parker at the center. How did …

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2012)

November 25th, 2021

15:31

Nicolas Cage returns as Johnny Blaze in the sequel Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, and with the directors of Crank and Crank: High Voltage behind …

X-Men: First Class (2011)

November 24th, 2021

10:00

Since X-Men Origins: Wolverine was such a critical disappointment, 20th Century Fox had no idea how their next installment in the X-Universe - X-Men: …

X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

November 24th, 2021

14:14

After the trilogy wrapped up, 20th Century Fox decided to take the X-Universe back in time to tell Wolverine’s origin story. How did it go? Well, …

Punisher: War Zone (2008)

November 24th, 2021

10:03

Director Lexi Alexander gives us a beautiful ballet of violence in the 2008 film Punisher: War Zone. In the year that changed everything for this …

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)

November 23rd, 2021

13:37

The last Marvel movie before the year that changed everything! How did you enjoy the Rise of the Silver Surfer? How did I enjoy it? Let’s find out...

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Spider-Man 3 (2007)

November 21st, 2021

19:20

This is the big one, one of the most discussion-inducing of all the Marvel movies. How did you like Spider-Man 3? What worked for you? What didn’t? I have my thoughts so please give it a listen...

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Ghost Rider (2007)

November 20th, 2021

10:02

At long last, we finally have Nicolas Cage in a comic book film. How did he do? Let’s find out together...

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X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)

November 18th, 2021

18:05

The finale of the X-Men trilogy didn’t have director Bryan Singer or his X2 writers. Instead, they had director Brett Ratner and writers Simon Kinberg & Zak Penn. How did they do? Find out my thoughts here...

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Fantastic Four (2005)

November 18th, 2021

12:25

As Batman was swooping back to the big screen, Marvel’s first family made their long-awaited theatrical appearance. Did Fantastic Four live up to its name? Let’s find out.

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Elektra (2005)

November 17th, 2021

9:26

How do you make ninjas boring? It’s not as hard as you think. Listen up for more...

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Blade: Trinity (2004)

November 15th, 2021

12:05

The character that put Marvel movies officially on the map gets his big send-off in today’s episode. But was it a proper goodbye or just a “don’t let the door hit you on the way out?” Find out by listening here....

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Spider-Man 2 (2004)

November 14th, 2021

17:04

This first sequel to the blockbuster hit Spider-Man has been called a high watermark in the comic book genre. Over 15 years after its release, does …

The Punisher (2004)

November 13th, 2021

15:21

For the first time, but not the last, we have a movie that redoes what’s been done before, as Thomas Jane and John Travolta bring us the 2004 take on …

Hulk (2003)

November 12th, 2021

19:33

One of the most polarizing comic book films stomped into theaters in the summer of 2003: Ang Lee’s Hulk! While I acknowledge that it isn't a perfect …

X2 (2003)

November 11th, 2021

16:46

When moviegoers are applauding several times during the movie and hugging each other afterward, that’s when you know something was done right. And that’s what we got in 2003 with Bryan Singer’s X2!

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DareDevil (2003)

November 10th, 2021

20:05

This is much less praise for the 2003 theatrical cut of this film than it is for the 2004 Director’s Cut. Please keep that in mind and enjoy my take on the Ben Affleck-led February blockbuster.

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Spider-Man (2002)

November 10th, 2021

25:06

So much happened to get Spider-Man to the big screen, but it was definitely worth it. You’ll see what I mean when you listen.

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Blade II (2002)

November 10th, 2021

9:52

We're seven episodes in, and we have our first sequel in this series of podcasts. We’re discussing Blade II, the return of Wesley Snipes to the role …

X-Men (2000)

November 9th, 2021

16:11

Blade’s success proved to Hollywood that Marvel movies could be successful and X-Men was the true beginning of the comic book movie’s first golden …

Blade (1998)

November 7th, 2021

16:27

In 1997, the comic book movie was left for dead, so of course, someone fighting the undead had to be the one to resurrect the genre in the summer of 1998. Today, we’re talking about Blade, the movie that proved Marvel …

The Fantastic Four (1994)

November 4th, 2021

12:49

Who knew the one movie that was meant for the trash can wound up having the most heart? Host & producer George Sirois discusses the unreleased 1994 film The Fantastic Four!

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Captain America (1990)

November 2nd, 2021

16:37

Cannon Films tried for years to get Captain America on the big screen, and once Menahem Golan broke away and formed his own production company - 21st …

The Punisher (1989)

November 2nd, 2021

12:36

Today, we take a brief look at the 1989 Dolph Lundgren film The Punisher! Who knew it was so similar to Howard the Duck? No, really. Listen in and …

Howard the Duck (1986)

November 1st, 2021

15:30

In the beginning, there was.... a box office bomb that gave a sour start to Marvel Comics' foray into Hollywood. Host & producer George Sirois …

Welcome to From Duck Till Dark (2nd Edition)

October 31st, 2021

9:09

In 2019, the podcast From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios was born. Now, two years later, for the latest National Podcast Post Month Challenge, host & producer George Sirois (Excelsior Journeys) has been …

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