John Campea Show Peter Jackson And Stephen Colbert Doing Lord Of The Rings Sequel
Mar 25, 2026
Jonathan Voiko, frequent in-studio commentator on films and trailers. Robert Meyer Burnett, filmmaker and industry analyst. They discuss Batman v Superman’s legacy and editing choices. They react to the Apex trailer and Disney’s canceled OpenAI deal. They ponder Lord and Miller’s Flash prospects and a new Peter Jackson and Stephen Colbert Lord of the Rings sequel set 14 years later.
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Why Batman V Superman's Opening Still Resonates
- John Campea still defends Batman v Superman and praises its opening sequence as one of the best in comic-book cinema.
- He points to the Bruce Wayne-perspective of Man of Steel's aftermath and the mute shot of Affleck looking skyward as perfect character motivation setup.
Reframing The Martha Scene As Emotional Recalibration
- John defends the controversial 'Martha' beat as a moment that reframes Batman's intent, not a literal name-based resolution.
- He notes the Arkham cut adds rehearsal/ghost-replay material that clarifies Bruce's internal change of heart.
Watching Batman V Superman As A Collection Of Mini Films
- Jonathan calls Batman v Superman a "glorious mess" and describes watching disparate set pieces like separate films stitched together.
- He says he frequently replays favorite sequences (nightmare, warehouse, Doomsday) standalone for enjoyment.