EPISODE · Oct 2, 2021 · 1H 10M
Ep. 178 - Batman: The Animated Series - The Mechanic
from The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast · host The DCAU Review
It's officially spooooooky season, but don't be afraid, the Good Brothers are here with more Batman: The Animated Series reviews for the month of October. Kicking things off with what one of the hosts dubs "Fans of the Fast & Furious franchise's favorite episode," the hosts tackle "The Mechanic." Hear Liam and Cal discuss theories on just how many of the Bat-vehicles that Earl is responsible for designing, the on screen death of an [automobile parts] salesman, Batman Returns influencing plot points and visuals and an answer to just where Batman gets all of those wonderful toys. Additionally a breakdown of the heavy Penguin-themed soundtrack, inconsistent head shapes and a Falcone finally makes his debut in the DCAU. Plus a sneak peek at next week's episode, more theories about the underground financial institutions lending money to super villains and Gotham is revealed to be both a city and a state on this week's all new DCAU Review!Be sure to subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube for more content from the #DCAUReview and other #DCAU content creators like them!Also be sure to subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review!Plot: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 6/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 6/10Music: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 8/10Voice Acting: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 7/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 30/40 – Liam: 27/40
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It's officially spooooooky season, but don't be afraid, the Good Brothers are here with more Batman: The Animated Series reviews for the month of October. Kicking things off with what one of the hosts dubs "Fans of the Fast & Furious franchise's favorite episode," the hosts tackle "The Mechanic." Hear Liam and Cal discuss theories on just how many of the Bat-vehicles that Earl is responsible for designing, the on screen death of an [automobile parts] salesman, Batman Returns influencing plot points and visuals and an answer to just where Batman gets all of those wonderful toys. Additionally a breakdown of the heavy Penguin-themed soundtrack, inconsistent head shapes and a Falcone finally makes his debut in the DCAU. Plus a sneak peek at next week's episode, more theories about the underground financial institutions lending money to super villains and Gotham is revealed to be both a city and a state on this week's all new DCAU Review!Be sure to subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube for more content from the #DCAUReview and other #DCAU content creators like them!Also be sure to subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review!Plot: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 6/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 6/10Music: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 8/10Voice Acting: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 7/10Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 30/40 – Liam: 27/40
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