Superhero Cinephiles

The show will be going on a temporary hiatus. Listen in for more details. Until then, you can check out past episodes by visiting SuperheroCinephiles.com or check out my other podcast, Japan On Film. Paragons of Earth, the superhero comic book I created with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns, is now funding on Kickstarter. We could use all the support we can get, so please consider supporting us by clicking here. Thanks for listening and I'll be back soon with new episodes. Facebook Bluesky Threads Instagram Contact

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. Facebook Bluesky Threads Instagram Contact

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. Facebook Bluesky Threads Instagram Contact

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. Facebook Bluesky Threads Instagram Contact

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. Facebook Bluesky Threads Instagram Contact

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. Facebook Bluesky Threads Instagram Contact

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. Visit Frank's website to learn more about his writing. 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. Facebook Bluesky Threads Instagram Contact

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. 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. PARAGONS OF EARTH is a comic book project I’m developing with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. You can support the project by visiting crowdfundr.com/paragonscomic. Facebook Bluesky Threads Instagram Contact

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. Listen to Isaac on the Bright Brainz podcast or watch it on YouTube. 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. PARAGONS OF EARTH is a comic book project I’m developing with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. You can support the project by visiting crowdfundr.com/paragonscomic. Facebook Bluesky Threads Instagram Contact

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. Find out more about the Bad Potatoes Pod by visiting their Linktree. 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. PARAGONS OF EARTH is a comic book project I’m developing with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. You can support the project by visiting crowdfundr.com/paragonscomic. Facebook Bluesky Threads Instagram Contact

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. Follow Devin on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky. Check out Devin's comic anthologies, CyberSync and SMASH 2. Follow Devin's Substack for updates on his work and his comic book club. 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. PARAGONS OF EARTH is a comic book project I’m developing with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. You can support the project by visiting crowdfundr.com/paragonscomic. Facebook Bluesky Threads Instagram Contact

Musician Ralph Puma joins the show to remember the movie Ryan Reynolds wishes he could forget. We discuss the few things that work pretty well and the many missteps along the way. Visit Linktree for all of Ralph's links. 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. PARAGONS OF EARTH is a comic book project I’m developing with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. You can support the project by visiting crowdfundr.com/paragonscomic. Facebook Bluesky Threads Instagram Contact

Nic Baldwin comes back to torture Perry with another terrible movie. This time, it's Howard the Duck, the movie that almost bankrupted George Lucas. Although there are some moments, this ultimately turns out to be a mess. And yes, we talk about the duck boobs. Listen to Nic on the In Love With Movies podcast or follow him on Twitter 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. PARAGONS OF EARTH is a comic book project I’m developing with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. You can support the project by visiting crowdfundr.com/paragonscomic. Facebook Bluesky Threads Instagram Contact

Comic fan Scott Honig stops by the show to discuss the MCU's debut streaming series, WandaVision! We talk about the interesting things the series did, the incredible performances, the internet speculation, and Wanda's legacy since. 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. PARAGONS OF EARTH is a comic book project I’m developing with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. You can support the project by visiting crowdfundr.com/paragonscomic. Facebook Bluesky Threads Instagram Contact

Kenisha Liu returns to the show to discuss the forgotten movie of Bruce Timm's DCAU. We discuss the interesting way this film approached the Batwoman concept (before Kate Kane's debut in the comics) and Timm's odd obsession with the Bruce/Barbara relationship. Follow Kenisha 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. PARAGONS OF EARTH is a comic book project I’m developing with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. You can support the project by visiting crowdfundr.com/paragonscomic. Facebook Bluesky Threads Instagram Contact

A few episodes we covered Incredibles 2 and this week, we get around to The Incredibles! Author John Bruening returns to the show to talk about what has often been called the closest thing we've gotten to the best Fantastic Four movie. We reflect on the film's legacy and how it holds up almost 20 years later. Visit John's Amazon page to check out his books. Next week is Christmas and the week after is New Year's, so the show will be taking the next two weeks off. Hope you enjoy your holiday season, regardless of what you celebrate (if anything). Stay safe and we'll see you in 2024. 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! PARAGONS OF EARTH is a comic book project I’m developing with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. You can support the project by visiting crowdfundr.com/paragonscomic. Facebook Bluesky Instagram Contact

When you ask Batman fans what their favorite animated Batman movie is, Under the Red Hood is consistently one of the top choices—and with good reason. Fellow podcaster and Batman fan Colton Petrey joins the show to talk about why. 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! PARAGONS OF EARTH is a comic book project I’m developing with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. You can support the project by visiting crowdfundr.com/paragonscomic. Facebook Bluesky Instagram Contact

Shortly after he appeared on the Patreon show to discuss Maximum Carnage, writer Liam Carrigan is back on the main show for a discussion of Carnage's big-screen debut in Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Watch Liam's YouTube shows, A Celtic State of Mind and Celtic Down Under and also read his articles on Osaka.com. 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! PARAGONS OF EARTH is a comic book project I’m developing with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. You can support the project by visiting crowdfundr.com/paragonscomic. Facebook Bluesky Instagram Contact

This week, Perry is joined by Connor Burke of No Highway Option to discuss Incredibles 2, the long-delayed sequel to Brad Bird's hit superhero movie. We go into the film's history, some of the things that it does really well (like the epic chase scene and the depiction of parenthood), and some places where things could have been better. Check out No Highway Option on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkTree, and follow Connor on Twitter, TikTok, and Letterboxd. 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! PARAGONS OF EARTH is a comic book project I’m developing with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. You can support the project by visiting crowdfundr.com/paragonscomic. Facebook Bluesky Instagram Contact

Superhero Cinephiles is back with a bunch of new episodes! Nic Baldwin returns to talk about a mostly-good movie (for a change). In this episode, we discuss the troubled production of Superman II, compare the Donner and Lester versions, and discuss the strengths and faults of each version. Listen to Nic on the In Love With Movies podcast or follow him on Twitter 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! PARAGONS OF EARTH is a comic book project I’m developing with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. You can support the project by visiting crowdfundr.com/paragonscomic. Facebook Bluesky Instagram Contact