On today’s episode of Take The Black, Dan Selcke and guest co-host Michael Patterson give their full review of James Gunn’s Superman. Is this the best version of the Man of Steel ever put on screen? We discuss the performances, the story, and how it stacks up to previous Superman films.

Then, we look at new House of the Dragon set photos from Hankley Common, including a dragon head prop and castle set that hint at dramatic scenes to come. Plus: Mattson Tomlin submits a script for the Aegon’s Conquest prequel.

We also react to the new Stranger Things Season 5 teaser and check back in on The Sandman season 2 in What Are We Watching & Reading.

Finally, don’t miss the WiC News Lightning Round, with rapid-fire takes on George Lucas at SDCC, the Zelda movie cast reveal, the return of Murderbot, and HBO’s massive Emmy noms.

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On today’s episode of Take The Black, Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman discuss whether there's finally a reason to hope for The Winds of Winter, after George R.R. Martin announces appearances at both Worldcon and New York Comic Con. Fans are sending encouragement — will it be enough?

We also break down the box office and buzz around Jurassic World Rebirth. Is it a worthy entry in the franchise, or just another dino-sized disappointment?

Plus, The Sandman season 2 is here — what did we think of its long-awaited return?

Stick around for our usual fun with What Are We Watching & Reading and the WiC News Lightning Round, featuring hot takes on The Boys, Christopher Nolan’s leaked Odyssey trailer, and Jason Momoa entering the mosh pit!

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On today’s episode of Take The Black, Dan Selcke and guest co-host Aysha Ashley Househ dive deep into Squid Game season 3. Was it a masterpiece or a misstep — or maybe both? From thrilling games to emotionally complex characters, we break it all down: Player 222’s baby dilemma, the cryptic ending, and Cate Blanchett’s shocking appearance.

Plus, we talk House of the Dragon season 2 reshoots, the mysterious dragonseeds at Harrenhal, and George R.R. Martin heading to NYCC. Dan also teases Sandman season 2 and Aysha previews the Abbott Elementary and Always Sunny crossover!

Stick around for the WiC News Lightning Round, where we speed through the latest on James Bond, Project Hail Mary, a new Vikings series, and much more.

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