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SCP Classic – Once Upon a Deadpool (2018)01 Sep 202401:28:26

We wrap up our flashback to Deadpools of SCP Past. This week, revisit Perry's conversation with comedian and podcaster, Will Short, about Once Upon a Deadpool!

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SCP Classic – Deadpool 2 (2018)25 Aug 202401:56:22

Our replay of Deadpool coverage continues! This week, we look back at Derrick and Perry's thoughts on the Super Duper Cut of Deadpool 2!

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Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)03 Mar 202401:11:48

The best multiverse movie in recent memory didn't come from either of the two cinematic universes playing with the multiverse. Instead, it came in the form of Everything Everywhere All At Once. Frank Martin returns to break down this entertaining look at the multiverse.

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Push25 Jul 202201:16:27

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). 

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Spider-Man: Far From Home18 Jul 202201:04:58

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.

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Moon Knight11 Jul 202201:51:09

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.

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness04 Jul 202201:58:23

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. 

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Justice League: War27 Jun 202201:10:58

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.

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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.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home20 Jun 202201:18:42

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.

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Bloodshot13 Jun 202201:10:41

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.

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The Superhero in Love06 Jun 202201:11:05

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.

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Darkman30 May 202201:09:47

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!

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RoboCop (1987)23 May 202201:11:18

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?

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Unbreakable (2000)25 Feb 202401:31:36

M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable was considered a disappointment when it was released, but that's because no one really knew that it was supposed to be a superhero movie. Bruce Alexander joins Perry to look back on this film and what it could have been if it were better marketed.

Visit Authentic Identity Management to learn more about Bruce's life coaching for ADHD adults.

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Avengers: Endgame16 May 202201:46:35

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

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Justice League of America (1997)09 May 202201:49:06

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.

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Spider-Man 302 May 202201:31:42

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.

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Man of Steel25 Apr 202201:49:52

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.

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Iron Man 318 Apr 202201:50:45

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.

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Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker11 Apr 202200:58:23

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.

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Eternals04 Apr 202200:56:13

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.

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Countdown to Episode 10004 Apr 202200:01:24

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.

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The Mask of Zorro28 Mar 202201:17:22

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.

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The Batman21 Mar 202201:19:43

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.

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The Flash (2023)18 Feb 202401:27:15

Isaac Walker of the Bright Brainz podcast races in to discuss what was called "the best superhero movie since The Dark Knight." And The Flash is many things, but it's definitely not that. We're coming in hot to tear apart DC's latest attempt to capitalize on Flashpoint.

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Batman: Mask of the Phantasm14 Mar 202201:27:13
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message
Batman: Soul of the Dragon07 Mar 202201:05:06
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Part 228 Feb 202201:21:32
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message
An Important Announcement27 Feb 202200:04:53
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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Part 121 Feb 202201:01:12
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message
Avengers: Infinity War14 Feb 202201:13:27
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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings07 Feb 202201:29:19
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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (Rebroadcast)10 Jan 202201:23:51
Our Spidey celebration continues! Revisit Kelen Conley and Perry's discussion of The Amazing Spider-Man 2! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message
The Amazing Spider-Man (Rebroadcast)03 Jan 202201:28:44
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Rebroadcast)27 Dec 202101:49:47
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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message
Psychokinesis (2018)11 Feb 202401:16:21

Mykel Banda and Roach Montono of the Bad Potatoes Pod join Perry to discuss the Korean superhero film, Psychokinesis. Train to Busan's Yeon Sang-ho also directs this fun film, about a deadbeat dad who gains telekinetic powers and uses them to try and repair his relationship with his daughter.

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The Phantom20 Dec 202101:14:15
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message
Doomed! The Untold Story of Roger Corman's Fantastic Four13 Dec 202101:09:43
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message
Superman IV: The Quest For Peace06 Dec 202101:19:48
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message
Generation X29 Nov 202101:08:01
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message
X-Men: First Class22 Nov 202101:21:37
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message
Mystery Men14 Nov 202101:24:05
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message
Captain America: The Winter Soldier08 Nov 202101:36:19
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message
All-Star Superman01 Nov 202101:05:18
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message
Shazam!25 Oct 202101:11:32
Big meets superheroes in Shazam!, the subject of this episode's discussion. Perry is joined once again by John Bracich to give a brief discussion of the history of Captain Marvel/Shazam, and how this movie managed to perfectly capture the feeling every kid has of wanting to transform into a superhero. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message
Justice League: Gods and Monsters18 Oct 202101:02:45
There have been a lot of animated Justice League movies, and in this episode Perry is joined by author Gordon Dymowski to discuss one of the oddest ones of all. Justice League: Gods and Monsters featured Bruce Timm's return to the DC characters, except this Justice League is composed of General Zod's son, Kirk Langstrom, and Bekka of the Fourth World. It's an interesting and somewhat strange addition to the canon that doesn't quite work so well. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message
Samaritan (2022)04 Feb 202401:03:52

In this episode, Perry is joined by comic creator Devin Whitlock to talk about Sylvester Stallone's ill-fated superhero movie, Samaritan. What seems like it has some promise in an interesting premise is ruined by some pretty poor choices, but makes for a fun discussion.

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Punisher: War Zone11 Oct 202101:07:19
The Punisher's had three movies with three different actors, but none have really hit the target. But this week Ashley Stockdale returns to discuss the one that came closest, and that's 2008's Punisher: War Zone. They discuss the elements from the comics that made it into the movie, why the Punisher's such a hard character to adapt, and Ray Stevenson vs Tom Jane. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: The Movie04 Oct 202101:22:53
It's Morphin' Time! Writer Liam Carrigan is here to discuss Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: The Movie. He and Perry share their memories of watching Power Rangers as a kid, wax nostalgic about this movie, and discuss the things about it that hold up (Paul Freeman) and the things that don't (the terrible CGI zords). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message
Superman: Red Son27 Sep 202101:18:27
It's capitalism-smashing time! Perry and Stacy Dooks of the Fanboy Power Hour podcast embrace their inner communists for the animated adaptation of Superman: Red Son. We also discuss Mark Millar, the mistakes people make in understanding the Superman/Batman relationship, and other assorted diversions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message
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