Explore every episode of the podcast Superhero Cinephiles
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| SCP Classic – Joker (2019) | 27 Oct 2024 | 01:57:31 | |
Joker: Folie à Deux debuted to poor reviews and a disappointing box office reception. But the original is still an interesting film in its own right. So stay home from the theater, and listen back to Perry and Derrick's discussion of Joker. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. | |||
| SCP Classic – The Batman (2022) | 23 Oct 2024 | 01:19:43 | |
The Penguin has debuted on Max to rave reviews, so this is a good time to look back at the movie that preceeded it—2021’s The Batman. Listen back to Perry’s discussion with John Bracich about this film. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. | |||
| Iron Man 2 (2010) | 07 Apr 2024 | 01:32:10 | |
Author John Bruening is back on the show and this time, we revisit Iron Man 2. We discuss the recasting of Rhodey, address the film's less-than-stellar reputation, and talk about how we'll still take this over Iron Man 3. Visit FlinchBooks.com to find out about all the books John is involved with. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. | |||
| Ant-Man | 29 Aug 2022 | 01:10:24 | |
This week, Perry is joined by video editor and writer Eddie Thomson of Why We Watch to discuss 2015's Ant-Man! We discuss the long road this movie took to getting made, from Edgar Wright's long involvement in the project, switching over to Adam McKay and eventually landing in the hands of Peyton Reed. We also talk about how the heist film aspect helps set this apart from the rest of the MCU and why not every movie needs to end in some world-ending threat. Visit Why We Watch for more on Eddie's work. Help support the show by buying or renting this movie on Amazon. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Patrons get to listen to episodes before everyone else and they also get access to my exclusive companion podcast, the Superhero Cinephiles Book Club. If you want to join in, please consider supporting us through Patreon! | |||
| Captain America (1990) | 22 Aug 2022 | 01:09:50 | |
Before the MCU showed how Captain America can be done right, other studios showed us how to do it wrong. Writer Geoffrey Golden is the guest this week to discuss Albert Pyun's 1990 Captain America film starring the son of JD Salinger. We discuss the terrible costumes, the strange choices (including the very bizarre change of the Red Skull from German to Italian), and about Cap's carjacking super power. Visit Geoffrey's website to find out more about him. Help support the show by buying or renting this movie on Amazon. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Patrons get to listen to episodes before everyone else and they also get access to my exclusive companion podcast, the Superhero Cinephiles Book Club. If you want to join in, please consider supporting us through Patreon! | |||
| Spider-Man 2 | 15 Aug 2022 | 01:20:48 | |
You don't get to the MCU without first going through Spider-Man 2. In this episode, Derick McDuff of the Underrated podcast joins to have a look back at what is still considered one of the best superhero movies ever. We talk about what still holds up really well, like Peter Parker balancing his personal life with his web-slinging, the standout performances from Molina and Franco, and some things that don't hold up, like the treatment of Mary Jane. Also, we discuss some of the tropes this film helped cement that still appear in superhero movies to this day. Listen to Derick on the Underrated and Infinity Stones and Dragon Bones podcasts. Help support the show by buying or renting this movie on Amazon. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Patrons get to listen to episodes before everyone else and they also get access to my exclusive companion podcast, the Superhero Cinephiles Book Club. If you want to join in, please consider supporting us through Patreon! | |||
| Thor: The Dark World | 08 Aug 2022 | 01:13:05 | |
In this episode, we look at the most maligned of the MCU films, 2013's Thor: The Dark World. Valandil Mann of the Vytamin Dice podcast makes his debut on the show for a look back at what many consider the MCU's lowest point. But despite the poor story and thin characterization, we've got some things that are still worth watching, especially in light of this movie's influence on Avengers: Endgame. Listen to Valandil on the Vytamin Dice podcast. Help support the show by buying or renting this movie on Amazon. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Patrons get to listen to episodes before everyone else and they also get access to my exclusive companion podcast, the Superhero Cinephiles Book Club. If you want to join in, please consider supporting us through Patreon! | |||
| Morbius | 01 Aug 2022 | 01:20:44 | |
It's Morbin' Time! Recurring guest John Bracich is back again, this time to talk about the morbiest sensation that's morbed the entire internet into a morbing mob of morbsters! Of course, we could only be talking about Morbius and... ...okay look, we can't keep this up. Just listen to us talk about this awful movie. Help support the show by buying or renting this movie on Amazon. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Patrons get to listen to episodes before everyone else and they also get access to my exclusive companion podcast, the Superhero Cinephiles Book Club. If you want to join in, please consider supporting us through Patreon! | |||
| Push | 25 Jul 2022 | 01:16:27 | |
After the Fantastic Four films but before Captain America, Chris Evans starred in another superhero film called Push that most people (including Perry) never even knew about. Matthew Bliss of the Dead Drop Podcast is here to talk about this underrated superhero film and why he feels it's worth another look (or even a first look if you've never seen it). Listen to the Dead Drop Podcast and follow on Instagram. Help support the show by buying or renting this movie on Amazon. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Patrons get to listen to episodes before everyone else and they also get access to my exclusive companion podcast, the Superhero Cinephiles Book Club. If you want to join in, please consider supporting us through Patreon! | |||
| Spider-Man: Far From Home | 18 Jul 2022 | 01:04:58 | |
A few episodes ago, we discussed Spider-Man: No Way Home, so now we're backtracking a little bit to discuss its predecessor—Spider-Man: Far From Home. Fellow podcaster WaysteLAN is the guest to talk about why he thinks it's the best Spider-Man movie yet, whereas Perry has some critiques that hold it back. Nevertheless, there's a lot to like in this movie. Listen to the WaysteLAN Party podcast and follow WaysteLAN on Instagram. Help support the show by buying or renting this movie on Amazon. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Patrons get to listen to episodes before everyone else and they also get access to my exclusive companion podcast, the Superhero Cinephiles Book Club. If you want to join in, please consider supporting us through Patreon! | |||
| Moon Knight | 11 Jul 2022 | 01:51:09 | |
Professor Sy Islam, co-author of Leaders Assemble! Leadership in the MCU, is back in this episode for a deep dive on Disney+'s Moon Knight limited series! Perry brings the background knowledge of the comics, while Sy approaches this from the perspective of someone who only has a casual familiarity with Moon Knight, and they come back with different takes on the series. Pick up a copy of Leaders Assemble! Leadership in the MCU Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Patrons get to listen to episodes before everyone else and they also get access to my exclusive companion podcast, the Superhero Cinephiles Book Club. If you want to join in, please consider supporting us through Patreon! | |||
| Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness | 04 Jul 2022 | 01:58:23 | |
SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. If you care about spoilers, then watch the film before listening. Will Short of the Days Past Tooncast is back in this episode for a discussion of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness! We talk about some of the comics background for Strange and the Scarlet Witch, how great it is seeing Sam Raimi return to superhero films with a movie that completely fits his style, the different cameos, and on the negative side, we've got some criticisms for the movie, too. Listen to Will on the Days Past Tooncast. Help support the show by buying or renting this movie on Amazon. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Patrons get to listen to episodes before everyone else and they also get access to my exclusive companion podcast, the Superhero Cinephiles Book Club. If you want to join in, please consider supporting us through Patreon! | |||
| Justice League: War | 27 Jun 2022 | 01:10:58 | |
Fellow superhero fiction author and podcaster Henry "Young" Shel is our guest this week to talk about Justice League: War, the direct-to-video animated film adaptation of Geoff Johns and Jim Lee's inaugural Justice League story-arc. Henry explains why this is his favorite of the DC animated films, while Perry brings some context from the comics. Visit Capes & Mics for Henry's podcast and writing and follow him on Instagram. Help support the show by buying or renting this movie on Amazon. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. This month, we're teaming up with Technically A Conversation, a podcast for curious people by curious people. Head on over to their site to listen to conversations on all sorts of interesting conversations, from urban legends, the supernatural and the occult, science, espionage, and so much more. Patrons get to listen to episodes before everyone else and they also get access to my exclusive companion podcast, the Superhero Cinephiles Book Club. If you want to join in, please consider supporting us through Patreon! | |||
| The Punisher (1989) | 31 Mar 2024 | 01:14:04 | |
Fellow podcaster Anthony Desiato returns to the show to discuss another Punisher film. This time, we examine the first attempt to bring the Punisher to theaters, the infamous 1989 film starring Dolph Lundgren as Frank Castle. But contrary to its awful reputation (and despite some generic 80s action film clichés), it's not half-bad. Listen to Anthony's podcasts and check out his documentaries by visiting Flat Squirrel Productions. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. | |||
| Spider-Man: No Way Home | 20 Jun 2022 | 01:18:42 | |
SPOILER ALERT: This episode includes spoilers for Spider-Man: No Way Home. If you haven't seen it and don't want to be spoiled, please make sure you watch the movie before listening to this episode. Comic writer and novelist Morgan Quaid makes his debut on the show to discuss the live-action version of Spider-Verse with Spider-Man: No Way Home. We talk about the wonderful cast, the thrill of seeing the three live-action Spider-Men onscreen together, and then get into some of the story problems the performances do a great job of covering up. Visit Morgan Quaid's website to find out more about his books and comics. Help support the show by buying or renting this movie on Amazon. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. This month, we're teaming up with Technically A Conversation, a podcast for curious people by curious people. Head on over to their site to listen to conversations on all sorts of interesting conversations, from urban legends, the supernatural and the occult, science, espionage, and so much more. Patrons get to listen to episodes before everyone else and they also get access to my exclusive companion podcast, the Superhero Cinephiles Book Club. If you want to join in, please consider supporting us through Patreon! | |||
| Bloodshot | 13 Jun 2022 | 01:10:41 | |
Bloodshot was supposed to be the start of a shared Valiant universe, but it ended up being mostly overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Comic book investor Andrew Davis and host of the Pop Anime Podcast joins to discuss what was supposed to be Valiant's answer to Iron Man, but instead just turned into a pretty generic and forgettable Vin Diesel action flick. Visit Pop Anime Podcast for more on Andrew. Help us out by buying or renting this movie on Amazon. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. This month, we're teaming up with Technically A Conversation, a podcast for curious people by curious people. Head on over to their site to listen to conversations on all sorts of interesting conversations, from urban legends, the supernatural and the occult, science, espionage, and so much more. Patrons get to listen to episodes before everyone else. If you want to join in, please consider supporting us through Patreon! | |||
| The Superhero in Love | 06 Jun 2022 | 01:11:05 | |
We're switching gears this week for another episode focused not on a movie, but a topic related to superheroes—and that's the trope of superheroes in love. Y.M. Nelson, romance author and host of The Nerdy Romantics Podcast, is the guest this week to talk about some of our favorite superhero romances, some of the tropes of romance in superhero stories—both the good and the bad—and how these compare to other, non-superhero romance stories. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. This month, we're teaming up with Technically A Conversation, a podcast for curious people by curious people. Head on over to their site to listen to conversations on all sorts of interesting conversations, from urban legends, the supernatural and the occult, science, espionage, and so much more. Patrons get to listen to episodes before everyone else and they also get access to my exclusive companion podcast, the Superhero Cinephiles Book Club. If you want to join in, please consider supporting us through Patreon! | |||
| Darkman | 30 May 2022 | 01:09:47 | |
Sam Raimi has just returned to the world of directing superhero movies, so this is the perfect time to take a look back on his first foray—1990's Darkman! Indie comic creator Fish Lee is the guest this week to talk about his work in the industry, his upcoming project Greenzone: Life in the Blocks, and then we dive into all things Darkman. We discuss the sheer wealth of talent in this film, with then-future stars like Liam Neeson and Frances McDormand, the chaos behind the scenes, and how well this film holds up over thirty years later! Visit Mr. Fish Comics to find out more about Fish and his work Buy or rent this movie on Amazon to help us out Leave a voice message to play on the show | |||
| RoboCop (1987) | 23 May 2022 | 01:11:18 | |
In the 101st episode, Perry welcomes new guest Shane Rogers of the Midnight Facts for Insomniacs podcast to talk about Paul Verhoeven's groundbreaking RoboCop! We discuss the satirical nature of the film and how relevant it still is 35 years after its release, how well most of the effects hold up, some of the great performances including Peter Weller and Kurtwood Smith, and we also talk a bit about the remake and some of the behind-the-scenes stuff. Also, we answer the question: is this really a superhero movie or not? Buy or rent this movie on Amazon to support us Leave a voice message to play on the show | |||
| Avengers: Endgame | 16 May 2022 | 01:46:35 | |
100 episodes! For such a big milestone, we're discussing the biggest superhero movie ever made—Avengers: Endgame! Perry is joined once again by one of the biggest Avengers fans around, Van Allen Plexico of the White Rocket Podcast and AvengersAssemble.net. Buy or rent this movie on Amazon to support us Leave a voice message to play on the show | |||
| Justice League of America (1997) | 09 May 2022 | 01:49:06 | |
There are many bad movies that Perry has watched for this show and come away with something positive to say. That's not the case with today's pick. Will Short of the Days Past Tooncast (and an old friend from Perry and Derrick's fanfic days) comes on to discuss CBS' failed 1997 Justice League of America pilot. And whether you're a Snyder fan or a Snyder hater, we can all agree that this is the absolute worst Justice League adaptation to date. Also a reminder, the next episode is big #100. For the hundredth episode, I’d like to hear from the listeners. Please submit any questions about the show or superhero cinema, comments, your favorite moments or episodes of the show to date, things you’d like to see on the show in the future, or anything else related to superhero movies and TV. You can leave a voice message to be played on the show, or use one of the links to send text for me to read. Leave a voice message to play on the show | |||
| Spider-Man 3 | 02 May 2022 | 01:31:42 | |
Anthony Desiato of the Digging For Kryptonite podcast is the guest in this episode to discuss the much-maligned Spider-Man 3. Though it's got definite issues, both he and Perry have found aspects of it that turned out better than expected in retrospect. Especially when the slightly altered Editor's Cut is taken into consideration. Help us out by buying or renting on Amazon Leave a voice message to play on the show | |||
| Man of Steel | 25 Apr 2022 | 01:49:52 | |
Regular guest Adam Lance Garcia is back again to discuss a movie that he and Perry used to argue about years ago, and that's Man of Steel. Over time, both of their views have shifted slightly. Listen to see what they think of it almost ten years after its release. Listen to The Green Lama audio drama on Apple Podcasts Help us out by buying or renting on Amazon Leave a voice message to play on the show | |||
| Iron Man 3 | 18 Apr 2022 | 01:50:45 | |
Perry's long said that Iron Man 3 is the only MCU film he dislikes, and now he's going to have that challenged. Professors Sy Islam and Gordon Schmidt are the guests in this episode to talk about their book, Leaders Assemble: Leadership in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and also for an in-depth discussion about Iron Man 3. We discuss the legacy of the controversial Mandarin portrayal in the wake of Shang-Chi, Tony Stark's characterization in the MCU, and Shane Black's role as a director. Pick up a copy of Leaders Assemble! Leadership in the MCU Leave a voice message to play on the show | |||
| Wonder Woman (2017) | 24 Mar 2024 | 01:31:43 | |
Nic Baldwin is back but thankfully, he's joined by his wife, Dani. That means we get to watch a good movie! This time, we're discussing 2017's Wonder Woman, one of the best DC movies ever made. We talk about the importance of the film, how well it captured the character, and how the third act was a bit of a fumble. Listen to Nic and Dani on the In Love With Movies podcast. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. | |||
| Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker | 11 Apr 2022 | 00:58:23 | |
Demond Thompson of the Demond Does and Disputed podcasts makes his long-discussed return to the show for a chat about Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker. We talk about the controversy surrounding the film's initial release, the Batman Beyond series in general, and other related Bat-topics. Leave a voice message to play on the show | |||
| Eternals | 04 Apr 2022 | 00:56:13 | |
In this episode, we visit the rare Marvel property that Perry has no real familiarity with. Patrick Lagua of the Krakoan Exports and E For Evolution podcasts returns for a discussion of Eternals, while also providing some related information on the comics. We talk about the few things in the movie that work really well...and then everything else. | |||
| Countdown to Episode 100 | 04 Apr 2022 | 00:01:24 | |
For the hundredth episode, I'd like to hear from the listeners. Please submit any questions about the show or superhero cinema, comments, your favorite moments or episodes of the show to date, things you'd like to see on the show in the future, or anything else related to superhero movies and TV. You can leave a voice message to be played on the show, or use one of the links to send text for me to read. Thanks again for all your support. I couldn't have kept this show going without you. | |||
| The Mask of Zorro | 28 Mar 2022 | 01:17:22 | |
Pulp author John Bruening is back to discuss another pulp hero. In this episode, we look at 1998's The Mask of Zorro directed by Martin Campbell. We talk about everything this film gets right, especially the wonderful performances from Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, and Catherine Zeta-Jones. | |||
| The Batman | 21 Mar 2022 | 01:19:44 | |
John Bracich is back to discuss one of the biggest movies sweeping the world right now—The Batman! We talk about how it works on so many levels, how great it is to finally see the detective side of Batman represented in a live-action film, Perry's biggest contention with the movie, and where things could go moving forward with Battinson and co. WARNING: This episode does contain spoilers. So if you haven't seen The Batman yet, make sure you do so before you listen. | |||
| Batman: Mask of the Phantasm | 14 Mar 2022 | 01:27:13 | |
Adam Lance Garcia returns to discuss Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, which both he and Perry agree is one of the greatest Batman movies ever made. Adam is also the creator of The Green Lama superhero audio drama, which just completed its first season, and he and Perry talk a lot about the series and the background behind it.
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| Batman: Soul of the Dragon | 07 Mar 2022 | 01:05:06 | |
What do you get when you put the Dark Knight in a 70s-themed, kung fu setting? You get Batman: Soul of the Dragon, complete with stand-ins for Bruce Lee and Jim Kelly! Stacy Dooks of the Fanboy Power Hour podcast is back to discuss one of the latest and most-interesting of DC's animated offerings.
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| The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Part 2 | 28 Feb 2022 | 01:21:32 | |
Kelen "B-Hyphen" Conley is back in the seat to discuss the second half of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. In this episode, he and Perry talk about Sharon Carter's development, the wobbly elements of the show's latter three episodes, the significance of Sam taking on the Captain America mantle, and where these characters could go from here.
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| An Important Announcement | 27 Feb 2022 | 00:04:53 | |
Perry has an important announcement about the future of Superhero Cinephiles.
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| The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Part 1 | 21 Feb 2022 | 01:01:12 | |
In celebration of Black History Month, Kelen "B-Hyphen" Conley returns to the show for another double-feature. This time, he and Perry discuss the first three episodes of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. We talk about its origins in The Truth: Red, White and Black comic, the return of familiar villains like Batroc and Baron Zemo, and Wyatt Russell's portrayal of John Walker.
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| Ranking the DCEU | 17 Mar 2024 | 02:25:26 | |
Now that the DCEU is officially over, how do the individual entries stack up? Justin De Voe makes his debut on the show to go over a decade of DC films, from Man of Steel to Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. We discuss the origins, the evolution from the Snyderverse into something more fractured, and rank each film. And you might be surprised where we landed on some of these. Listen to Justin on the (Not So) Secret Dad's Business podcast and check out his cosplay on Instagram. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. | |||
| Avengers: Infinity War | 14 Feb 2022 | 01:13:27 | |
For one of the biggest Avengers movies ever, it's only fitting that Perry is joined by one of the biggest Avengers fans ever. Van Allen Plexico—superhero and science fiction novelist, fellow podcaster, and founder of AvengersAssemble.net—returns to the show to talk about Infinity War. We discuss how much of a milestone the film was, the fun of seeing these characters interact onscreen for the first time, the film's interpretation of Thanos compared to the comics, and a whole lot more!
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| Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings | 07 Feb 2022 | 01:29:19 | |
We're back and ready to talk about superhero movies! In this episode, Perry is joined by Jessica Fong of Comic Book Resources to watch and chat about Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. While Perry provides the comic book background, Jessica comes at the film from the perspective of an Asian American and a fan of wuxia and Chinese cinema. You're not going to want to miss this episode!
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| The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (Rebroadcast) | 10 Jan 2022 | 01:23:51 | |
Our Spidey celebration continues! Revisit Kelen Conley and Perry's discussion of The Amazing Spider-Man 2!
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| The Amazing Spider-Man (Rebroadcast) | 03 Jan 2022 | 01:28:44 | |
The Spidey celebration for No Way Home continues! Though we're on hiatus, have another listen to Kelen Conley's discussion with Perry about the first Andrew Garfield Spidey film.
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| Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Rebroadcast) | 27 Dec 2021 | 01:49:47 | |
We're on hiatus until after the New Year, but to celebrate Spider-Man: No Way Home, listen to our spotlight on the first multiversal Spider-Man film, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse!
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| The Phantom | 20 Dec 2021 | 01:14:15 | |
Before the superhero cinema boom, there was a smaller trend in the 90s of translating pulp characters into film and TV. This week, Perry is joined by pulp author John Bruening to discuss The Phantom, a kind of bridge character between the pulps and superheroes. The movie's not as bad as you may have heard, but it's not without its flaws.
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| Doomed! The Untold Story of Roger Corman's Fantastic Four | 13 Dec 2021 | 01:09:43 | |
Before Josh Trank and before Tim Story, the legendary Roger Corman produced the first Fantastic Four film, but was paid to never release it. Now only existing in bootleg copies, Doomed! tells the story of how that film came to be and why it was suppressed for so long. Gordon Dymowski is back to discuss this documentary about the forgotten Fantastic Four.
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| Superman IV: The Quest For Peace | 06 Dec 2021 | 01:19:48 | |
Superman IV: The Quest For Peace is considered to be the worst Superman film, but returning guest Liam Carrigan is on a mission to defend it as being not as bad as people remember. And Perry takes him up on that challenge with some interesting results.
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| Generation X | 29 Nov 2021 | 01:08:01 | |
2000's X-Men was not the first live-action X-Men film. In 1996, Fox attempted to launch a Generation X TV show based on this made-for-TV movie. Amidst the weird use of Dutch angles, the very low budget, and some really bad acting, there are some interesting things in this film, like the best live-action portrayal of Emma Frost and Banshee yet. Perry is joined by Patrick Lagua and Oscar Owens, his co-hosts on the E For Evolution podcast, to revisit this forgotten film.
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| X-Men: First Class | 22 Nov 2021 | 01:21:37 | |
After the one-two punch of X-Men: The Last Stand and X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Fox's X-Men series got a shot in the arm thanks to Matthew Vaughn's Cold War take on the mutants in X-Men: First Class. Looking back on it, there are some oddities about it amidst a lot of good. Justin and Alicia of The X-Wife Podcast bring their X-knowledge and passion to the show this week.
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| Justice Society: World War II (2021) | 10 Mar 2024 | 01:53:55 | |
After a long absence, our resident DC animation commentator Stacy Dooks returns! In this episode, we discuss the Tomorrowverse's introduction to Earth-2 and the Justice Society. Listen to Stacy on The Fanboy Power Hour podcast Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. | |||
| Mystery Men | 14 Nov 2021 | 01:24:05 | |
What if there was a superhero parody before superhero movies were big enough to be parodied? Well, that's exactly what happened in 1999 with Mystery Men. Despite having pretty big comedic names like Ben Stiller, Janeane Garofalo, and Hank Azaria attached, it's a movie that's probably not remembered by most. Michael Hale of the KMP Podcast is the guest this week to discuss this forgotten but interesting episode in superhero cinema.
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| Captain America: The Winter Soldier | 08 Nov 2021 | 01:36:19 | |
Author Bobby Nash joins the podcast to discuss what many consider to be the crown jewel of the MCU—Captain America: The Winter Soldier. As to be expected with two writers, we dive deep into the characterization aspects of this film and the heavy themes it deals with that are even more relevant today than when this movie came out.
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| All-Star Superman | 01 Nov 2021 | 01:05:18 | |
All-Star Superman is regarded by many as the greatest Superman story ever published, so to discuss the animated adaptation, Perry is joined by Superman expert (and his former teacher) Bernie Gerstmayr. Listen for a discussion of how the film stacks up against the comic and larger discussions about who Superman is and why he's an important character.
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