In this mini movie review, Xan & Gretta review one of the most crazy, odd and unique entries into the DC Comic Cinematic/ Expanded Universe. So, grab your deck of cards and enjoy as they review Birds of Prey...and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn, directed by Cathy Yan and starring Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Rosie Perez, Chris Messina, Ella Jay Basco, Ali Wong, and Ewan McGregor. As our hosts discuss the comic accuracy of this film, they also discuss the girl power mentality of this movie, the future of the DCEU and how it was a good thing to omit Jared Leto from this film. Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, also if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank you and hope you enjoy this episode. #spiraken #moviereview #dodecahydronofmovies #comicmovie #harleyquinn #birdsofpreyandthefantabulousemancipationofoneharleyquinn #dccomics #movie #spirakenreviewpodcast Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend by Kylie Minoue (Fox Studio Australia Opening) Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/Our Email Spiraken@gmail.comXan's Email xan@spiraken.comOur Twitter SpirakenYoutube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/spirakenOur Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: Should they have omitted the Birds of Prey from this movie?
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