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Joey Franchize reviews DC's CLAYFACE - DC's first horror movie and it actually works! 7/10 solid flick. Joey went in with low expectations for villain movies after Sony's Morbius, Craven and Venom, but walked out thoroughly impressed. In this special short episode of Geek Culture Congress, Joey breaks down why DC succeeded where Sony couldn't. Matt Hagen gets the spotlight in this one — washed-up movie star, mob attack, experimental procedure gone wrong. True to the comics, full villain with no hero redemption arc, and a ton of body horror. Made for just $30M, this is DC betting smart on low-budget horror, greenlit by James Gunn himself. Plus: what this tells us about Gotham City in the DCU, the acting from a no-big-name cast, the final boss form of Clayface, and the one nitpick Spider-Man 3 dance moment. Is Clayface worth watching? Joey says definitely worth watching — but he's not rushing to rewatch it. Drop your score in the comments. Hosted by Joey Franchize of Franchise on Film #Clayface #DCU #MovieReview ----- ABOUT GEEK CULTURE CONGRESS: The Geek Culture Congress podcast is hyper focused on everything Geek, from Marvel and DC comics and cinematic universes like the MCU, to TV universes on Disney Plus, Max and Netflix, plus Star Wars, Star Trek, Masters of the Universe, Stranger Things, anime, video games and more. Exclusive interviews, spoiler-free reviews, and debates for fans who live this stuff. HOSTED BY: Luis "Speedy Jr" Gonzalez - Director of Audio & Video Production, longtime radio broadcaster and pop-culture obsessive Joey Franchize - Radio personality, content creator and certified pop-culture junkie Tarik Lewis - Comedian, actor, writer and director - the ultimate wild card See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Geek Culture Congress is back with another packed episode of nerd culture news, comic book talk, and entertainment debates! Hosts Luis “Speedy Junior” Gonzales, Tarik Lewis, and Joey Franchize break down the biggest announcements and reveals from New York Comic Con, discuss the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and debate what’s next for our favorite superheroes and franchises. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: 🦸 Marvel Madness: We dive into Marvel’s latest announcements, including X-Men ’97 Season 3, Daredevil: Born Again, Marvel Zombies, and the mysterious new series Zodiac. 🤖 Vision Quest: We discuss Marvel’s upcoming series, the exclusive first-episode screening at New York Comic Con, and the early reactions surrounding the latest addition to the MCU’s television lineup. What could this series mean for the future of Marvel? 💥 Avengers: Doomsday: Doctor Doom’s growing role, the mysterious artifacts revealed at NYCC, and what the symbiote could mean for Spider-Man’s future. 🦇 DC Comics: The growing popularity of the Absolute Universe, including Absolute Batman, Absolute Superman, and exciting upcoming comic book storylines. 🌌 Star Wars: New York Comic Con announcements, the 50th anniversary of A New Hope in 2027, and the challenges of keeping the galaxy far, far away fresh for longtime fans. 🥊 Street Fighter: We break down early reactions to the upcoming movie, its casting choices, nostalgic visuals, and whether this adaptation can deliver the fighting-game experience fans want. 🍥 Naruto & Anime: New manga stories and spin-off anime news for longtime fans. 🕷️ Marvel, Spider-Man & More: From animated superheroes and Marvel Zombies to the future of the MCU, we debate whether Marvel is making the right moves with its biggest characters. 🎙️ JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Which New York Comic Con announcement has you the most excited? Are you looking forward to Vision Quest? Is Marvel heading in the right direction? And can the new Street Fighter movie finally deliver a knockout? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👍 Like the video, subscribe to Geek Culture Congress, and turn on notifications for more conversations about comic books, movies, television, gaming, anime, sci-fi, and everything geek culture! #GeekCultureCongress #Marvel #VisionQuest #DCComics #NYCC #StreetFighter #StarWars #AvengersDoomsday #ComicBooks #GeekCulture #Anime See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Geek Culture Congress is back with another episode packed with geek, nerd, comic book, movie, and pop-culture talk! This week, the crew breaks down the Season 1 finale of HBO’s Lanterns—including the shocking revelations surrounding Noah, Sinestro, Hal Jordan and John Stewart. We discuss the show’s grounded detective-story approach, the controversial lack of a traditional Green Lantern suit, the Easter eggs hidden throughout the finale, the mysterious Dark Lantern, and what Sinestro’s plans could mean for the future of the DC Universe. Could Hal Jordan return? What does John Stewart’s new path mean for the DCU? And how could Lanterns connect to Superman, Guy Gardner, Man of Tomorrow, and the larger James Gunn DC Universe? Then we jump over to Marvel and talk Avengers: Doomsday, the latest poster, the current hype surrounding the movie, and what we expect from the next trailer. Plus, the guys get into Transformers and Hasbro, Paramount’s plans for the franchise, Steven Spielberg’s involvement, Michael Bay, the potential Hasbro cinematic universe, and whether Transformers and G.I. Joe should continue separately. It's a full episode of hot takes, Easter eggs, comic book lore, speculation, laughs, and plenty of debate. 🎙️ Geek Culture Congress 📺 Subscribe and follow the show for more geek culture conversations every Thursday! Drop your thoughts in the comments: Did Lanterns stick the landing, or did the finale disappoint? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Geek Culture Congress is back with another packed episode of nerd culture news, theories, and debates! 🏮 LANTERNS: The crew breaks down the latest episode and asks some BIG questions: Is Hal Jordan really dead? Who killed him? What is Sinestro up to? Could we be heading toward a Parallax storyline? And what exactly is going on with those mysterious portals and other worlds? 🌌 STAR WARS: Breaking news reveals that Jon Watts, director of the Tom Holland Spider-Man trilogy, is attached to direct the first movie in Simon Kinberg's new Star Wars trilogy — potentially continuing the Skywalker Saga. 🕷️ MARVEL & SPIDER-MAN: The crew dives into Marvel's latest developments, post-credit scenes, and new Spider-Man-related news involving Sony and Amazon. 🎮 GAMING: GTA is coming to Tampa! The crew talks about the upcoming local launch event, live streaming, and getting hands-on with the game. Plus plenty of theories, disagreements, Easter eggs, comic book lore, and the kind of geeky conversations you've come to expect from Geek Culture Congress. 🎙️ Hosted by Luis "Speedy Junior" Gonzales, Joey Franchise & Tarik Lewis 🔥 What did you think of the latest Lanterns episode? Is Hal Jordan really dead, or is something MUCH bigger coming? #GeekCultureCongress #Lanterns #GreenLantern #HalJordan #DCU #StarWars #Marvel #SpiderMan #GTA #GeekCulture See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Geek Culture Congress is back with a late-night episode packed with DC theories, Lanterns breakdowns, and an exclusive first reaction to the new Resident Evil movie! We dive deep into Lanterns Episode 4, “The Weenie,” discussing Hal Jordan and John Stewart, Sinestro, the mysterious Guardians, the Manhunter theories, and all the breadcrumbs being planted as the series heads toward its 2026 timeline. The crew also debates whether Lanterns is delivering the gritty superhero mystery fans expected—or if something is still missing. Then Joey Franchise joins fresh from the movie theater with his spoiler-free first reaction to Resident Evil, talking about the pacing, horror, humor, video-game Easter eggs, Raccoon City, Austin Abrams' performance, and what Zach Cregger brings to the franchise. Plus: theories about who could ultimately be responsible for Hal Jordan's fate, questions surrounding John Stewart's parents, and plenty of geek-culture debate along the way. Topics covered: 🟢 Lanterns Episode 4 breakdown💍 Hal Jordan & John Stewart👽 Manhunter and Guardian theories🔎 The show's detective-style approach🧩 Hidden clues and fan theories🧟 Resident Evil spoiler-free first reaction🎮 Resident Evil game Easter eggs🎬 Zach Cregger's directing style😱 Horror, jump scares & comedy🔥 What's coming in the next three Lanterns episodesWarning: The Lanterns discussion contains spoilers for the episodes covered. The Resident Evil review is intentionally kept mostly spoiler-free. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Geek Culture Congress is back—and this episode gets WILD! 🔥 The crew breaks down the first three episodes of DC’s Lanterns and debates whether the slow-burn HBO drama is living up to the Green Lantern hype. We dive deep into John Stewart’s emotional origin story, Hal Jordan’s mysterious future, Sinestro, the Manhunters, Parallax theories, and what the show could be setting up for the larger DC Universe. Then we jump over to Marvel for some Avengers: Secret Wars casting news. Noah Jupe has reportedly joined the movie in a mysterious role, and the crew goes full speculation mode trying to figure out WHO he could be playing. Franklin Richards? Captain America’s son? A mutant? Somebody else entirely? We also discuss Gal Gadot’s comments about Wonder Woman 3 and Henry Cavill’s Superman exit, whether the DCU should recast Wonder Woman, and who could potentially take over the iconic role. And if you're a gamer, we get into the GTA VI hype, the insane new footage, the game's Florida-inspired setting, and why the crew thinks Rockstar may be creating the biggest video game experience of their generation. Plus, we talk about the upcoming High Point Gamer event in Tampa. WARNING: SPOILERS! 🚨 Finally, we get into the alleged Avengers: Doomsday plot leaks. We keep the major details under wraps, but the crew discusses the rumors, potential returning characters, massive cameos, and why the alleged story could potentially make Avengers: Endgame look small. 😳 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: 🟢 Lanterns Episodes 1–3 breakdown💍 John Stewart's Green Lantern origin👽 Manhunters & Sinestro theories⚡ Could Hal Jordan become Parallax?🦸 Avengers: Secret Wars mystery casting🧬 Franklin Richards & Young Avengers speculation👑 Gal Gadot & the future of Wonder Woman🎮 GTA VI is about to change gaming🌴 GTA VI's Florida connections💥 Avengers: Doomsday alleged leaks👀 Massive Marvel cameos & theories🎬 What comes next for the DCU and MCUWho do YOU think Noah Jupe is playing in Secret Wars? And do you think Hal Jordan is headed toward Parallax? Drop your theories in the comments and join the conversation! Subscribe to Geek Culture Congress for more Marvel, DC, gaming, movies, TV, comics and all things geek culture. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

D23 2026 brought some BIG announcements, and the Geek Culture Congress is here to break down the biggest reveals and biggest questions coming out of Disney's event! DJ Speedy Jr. and Tarik Lewis discuss the hype surrounding Avengers: Doomsday, the new X-Men casting, Star Wars: Starfighter, Ahsoka Season 2, Incredibles 3, Coco 2, Frozen 3, the live-action Tangled, Vision Quest and much more. The conversation doesn't stop at D23! The crew also gets into Lanterns, Marvel's future, the Avengers: Endgame encore, Kang Dynasty rumors, the Modern Warfare 4 beta, and plans surrounding GTA 6. It's movies, television, Marvel, Star Wars, gaming and plenty of geek culture debate — all in one episode! 🎧 Topics Include: Avengers: DoomsdayX-Men castingStar Wars: StarfighterAhsoka Season 2Incredibles 3Coco 2Frozen 3Live-action TangledVision QuestLanternsAvengers: Endgame EncoreKang DynastyCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 BetaGTA 6The future of Geek Culture CongressHosted by DJ Speedy Jr. & Tarik Lewis Follow the conversation and join the Congress! #GeekCultureCongress #D23 #D232026 #AvengersDoomsday #Marvel #XMen #StarWars #Ahsoka #Frozen3 #Coco2 #Incredibles3 #Lanterns #CallOfDuty #ModernWarfare4 #GTA6 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason Statham is back in The Mutiny, and Speedy Junior is breaking down the new action thriller in this spoiler-free review! Starring Jason Statham, Annabelle Wallis, and Jason Wong, The Mutiny delivers the kind of action fans have come to expect from Statham: intense fights, brutal violence, impressive stunts, revenge, and plenty of mayhem. In this episode of Geek Culture Congress / Speedy's Multiverse, Speedy discusses whether The Mutiny brings anything fresh to the action genre, the movie's unique cargo-ship setting, the performances, the action sequences, and whether this latest Statham movie is worth seeing in theaters. Is it a five-star action movie? Maybe not—but if you're a Jason Statham fan or love old-school, hard-hitting action movies, this could be right up your alley. 🎙️ This review is SPOILER-FREE. What did you think of The Mutiny? Listen to the episode and join the conversation! Geek Culture Congress / Speedy's Multiverse covers movies, television, comics, gaming, superheroes, and everything happening in pop culture. #TheMutiny #JasonStatham #Podcast #MovieReview #ActionMovies #GeekCultureCongress #SpeedysMultiverse #SpoilerFreeReview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Geek Culture Congress crew goes deep into the House of the Dragon Season 2 finale, breaking down Episodes 7 and 8, the Tumbleton battle, Aegon and Sunfyre's return, Rhaenyra's increasingly ruthless leadership, Ulf's betrayal, Daemon, Aemond, Helaena and the future of the Blacks and Greens. Then the conversation shifts to X-Men ’97 Season 2, including Nightcrawler, Morph, Gambit, Apocalypse's Horsemen, X-Force and the rumored future of the animated series. Plus, the latest Marvel and DC news, including live-action X-Men casting, Spider-Man, Avengers, Doomsday, Mephisto, Black Panther 3, the Marvel/Star Wars crossover and the upcoming Lanterns series. It's another wild, unfiltered episode of Geek Culture Congress covering everything from Westeros to the MCU, mutants and beyond. Subscribe, follow and join the conversation! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPOILER ALERT! This week on Geek Culture Congress, we're breaking down Spider-Man: Brand New Day from beginning to end. The crew discusses Tom Holland's standout performance, the emotional story, Punisher's MCU debut alongside Spider-Man, Hulk's role, the shocking Jean Grey reveal, comic book references, Easter eggs, and how the film sets up the road to Avengers: Doomsday. We also debate whether Brand New Day belongs alongside Spider-Man 2 as one of the greatest Spider-Man films ever made and discuss where Marvel Studios goes from here. If you're a Marvel fan, you won't want to miss this spoiler-filled discussion! Topics Covered Spider-Man: Brand New Day ReviewEnding ExplainedJean Grey & X-Men ConnectionPunisher & HulkMarvel Easter EggsAvengers: Doomsday SetupMCU Future PredictionsSubscribe and follow Geek Culture Congress for weekly conversations covering Marvel, DC, Star Wars, movies, television, gaming, and everything in geek culture. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

San Diego Comic-Con 2026 is in the books, and the Geek Culture Congress crew is here to break down every major announcement! This episode covers Marvel Studios' huge Hall H presentation, the cast and story details for Avengers: Doomsday, Ryan Gosling's Ghost Rider reveal, Spider-Man: Brand New Day reactions, DC's Lanterns, Avatar updates, Resident Evil, Lord of the Rings, Blade Runner 2099, and much more. We also dive into our latest discussions on X-Men '97 and House of the Dragon, plus our thoughts on where Marvel and DC are heading next. If you're a fan of Marvel, DC, Star Wars, gaming, anime, comics, and all things geek culture, this is the podcast for you. Follow Geek Culture Congress and Speedy's Multiverse for new episodes every week! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Geek Culture Congress is back with another packed episode diving into the biggest stories in movies and TV! This week, we're breaking down the brand-new Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer, sharing our theories, reactions, and what we're most excited to see when Peter Parker returns to the big screen. We also go frame-by-frame through the first Avengers: Doomsday trailer, discussing Doctor Doom, the X-Men, Fantastic Four, Loki, Thor, Gambit, Shang-Chi, and all the hidden details Marvel may have slipped into the footage. The episode also explores speculation surrounding AI-generated trailer leaks and Marvel's future. We also review the latest episode of X-Men '97 Season 2, discussing Wolverine's return to adamantium, Morph's character development, Weapon X, Omega Red, Sabretooth, and where the animated series could be heading next. Then we shift to Westeros with our House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5 discussion, covering Aegon, Aemond, Daemon, Criston Cole, Harrenhal, political intrigue, and our predictions for what's coming next. We also touch on Silo, The Legend of Vox Machina, and Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender before wrapping up the show. What are your theories? Who is Doctor Doom really targeting?Will Spider-Man remember MJ—or vice versa?Where is Marvel taking the X-Men?Who wins the Iron Throne?Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 👍 Like the video 🔔 Subscribe for more Geek Culture Congress episodes 🎙️ New episodes covering Marvel, DC, Star Wars, anime, gaming, fantasy, and everything geek culture! Follow Us: 📺 YouTube: Speedy's Multiverse 📸 Instagram: @GeekCultureCongress 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts #SpiderManBrandNewDay #AvengersDoomsday #Marvel #MarvelStudios #SpiderMan #DoctorDoom #XMen97 #HouseOfTheDragon #FantasticFour #MCU #GeekCultureCongress #MarvelComics #MoviePodcast #TVPodcast #SpeedysMultiverse See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

🎙️ Welcome back to Geek Culture Congress, your home for the latest in movies, television, comics, gaming, and all things geek culture! This week, we're giving our spoiler-free review of The Odyssey, discussing whether Christopher Nolan's epic lives up to the hype and whether it's worth seeing on the biggest screen possible—all without revealing any major plot details. We also break down House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4, covering the biggest moments, political maneuvering, shocking twists, standout performances, and where the Dance of the Dragons could be headed next. Plus, we continue our discussion of X-Men '97 Season 2, talking about the biggest storylines, favorite characters, memorable action sequences, and what the future may hold for Marvel's legendary mutants. 🗣️ This Episode Includes: ⚔️ The Odyssey (2026) – Spoiler-Free Review🐉 House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 Discussion❌ X-Men '97 Season 2🎬 The latest movie and TV news🎮 Comics, gaming, and pop culture updates🤓 And much more!If you're a fan of Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, anime, fantasy, sci-fi, and everything in between, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of Geek Culture Congress! 💬 Join the conversation in the comments! Have you seen The Odyssey yet? (No spoilers!)What did you think of House of the Dragon Episode 4?How are you enjoying X-Men '97 Season 2 so far?#GeekCultureCongress #TheOdyssey #HouseOfTheDragon #HOTD #XMen97 #Marvel #MovieReview #SpoilerFreeReview #GameOfThrones #PopCulture #GeekPodcast #TVReviews #Movies #Comics See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

🔥 Welcome back to Geek Culture Congress, where we break down the biggest stories in movies, TV, comics, gaming, and everything in between! This week, we're diving deep into House of the Dragon Season 3 Episodes 2 & 3, discussing the biggest moments, shocking twists, standout performances, and what these episodes mean for the future of the Targaryen civil war. We also review the highly anticipated X-Men '97 Season 2, talking about the return of Marvel's iconic mutants, the major storylines, favorite characters, and how the new season stacks up against the first. Plus, we share our thoughts on Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2, discussing the series' evolution, new characters, memorable moments, and how it compares to both the animated classic and Season 1. 🎙️ In this episode: 🐉 House of the Dragon Season 3 Episodes 2 & 3 Review & Discussion ❌ X-Men '97 Season 2 Review 🌎 Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 🎬 The latest movie, TV, and pop culture news 🎮 Comics, gaming, rumors, and more! Whether you're a fan of Marvel, DC, Game of Thrones, Avatar, Star Wars, anime, or the latest in geek culture, there's something for everyone on Geek Culture Congress. 👍 If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a new episode! 💬 Let us know in the comments: What did you think of House of the Dragon Episodes 2 & 3? How does X-Men '97 Season 2 compare to Season 1? Are you enjoying Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2? #GeekCultureCongress #HouseOfTheDragon #HOTD #XMen97 #Marvel #AvatarTheLastAirbender #NetflixAvatar #GameOfThrones #MCU #GeekPodcast #TVReviews #PopCulture #Fantasy #Animation #Podcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

🔥 This week on Geek Culture Congress we’re diving into some of the biggest stories in geek culture right now! We break down House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1, sharing our thoughts, reactions, standout moments, and what could be coming next in the world of Westeros. Then we jump into the latest Avengers: Doomsday leaks, discussing the rumors, possible spoilers, and what they could mean for the future of the MCU. Plus, we talk about the newly revealed Spider-Man: Brand New Day popcorn buckets, fan reactions, collectible movie merch, and a whole lot more from the world of movies, TV, comics, and pop culture. 🎙️ On this episode of Geek Culture Congress: House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1 discussionAvengers: Doomsday leaks and speculationSpider-Man: Brand New Day popcorn bucketsThe latest geek news, rumors, and reactionsAnd much more!If you’re into Marvel, DC, House of the Dragon, Spider-Man, Star Wars, anime, gaming, and all things geek culture, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Geek Culture Congress! #GeekCultureCongress #HouseOfTheDragon #AvengersDoomsday #SpiderManBrandNewDay #Marvel #MCU #HOTD #SpiderMan #MovieNews #PopCulturePodcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.