Ol' Nerdy Bastards
Two nerdy bastards come together to review films, shows, video games, and more, while also discussing the biggest nerd news of the week. Nothing is off limits! Join us on this journey every week for one hour on Tuesdays as we debate, discuss and dissect your favourite fandom.
Ol' Nerdy Bastards
From Panels to Pixels: The Evolution of Comic Book Movies
In this exciting episode we embark on a thrilling journey through the history and evolution of comic book movies. Join us as we explore the inception of this genre in the late 1970s and early 1980s, where Hollywood first experimented with bringing beloved characters like Superman and Batman to the silver screen. We'll delve into the breakthrough moments of the early 2000s, when movies like "X-Men" and "Spider-Man" redefined the possibilities of comic book adaptations, proving that they could appeal to both mainstream audiences and die-hard fans alike.
But it was the birth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in 2008 that truly revolutionized the genre.