I Hate It But I Love It

This week we're talking about  Batman Forever ! We discuss the practicalities of adopting a college-aged man, get real gross about how into Batman Chase Meridian is, and contemplate this movie's surprising resemblance to the show  Family Matters.   This episode brought to you in part by MasterClass. With classes on a variety of topics, all taught by world class masters at the top of their fields....

This week we're talking about the 2003 medieval romp TIMELINE! We discuss a highly involved concept for time travel and get distracted by trebuchets.   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

This week we're talking about Joss Whedon's Dollhouse! We discuss a concept that just doesn't work (and is actively creepy at best) and praise the actors who managed to make the best of a crappy situation. SPOILER WARNING SEVERANCE: There are comparisons made to the TV series Severance, there is an audio warning at one point in the episode before a major spoiler for Severance.   Produced by  Andre...

This week, we discuss the 2003 reboot of FREAKY FRIDAY! We praise Jamie Lee Curtis, do NOT praise Chad Michael Murray, and talk about how one woman's Freaky Friday is another woman's Idle Hands.    This episode brought to you by  Fast Growing Trees . Fast Growing Trees provide you with top-notch plants, the easiest way possible, delivered right to your home. This Spring they have the best deals, f...

This week, we take on CHARLIE'S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE, a sequel that dares to ask, "What if we made a film... for no one?" We discuss atrocious Irish accents, bizarrely sexual content, and undue attention on a woman who had the audacity to wear a bikini at 40. (CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?!?!!)   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for more...

This week, we're talking about PLEASANTVILLE! We discuss a perfect performance by Joan Allen, how this movie makes us extra-resent The Newsroom, and how exactly half of this movie works.   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

This week! It's another rare TV episode as we tackle all three seasons of Aaron Sorkin's  The Newsroom . We discuss Sorkin's terrible history of writing for women, the worst episode of this TV show -- or any Sorkin TV show -- or any TV show??, and how awful Jim is. GET OUT OF HERE JIM.   This episode brought to you by Fast Growing Trees . Fast Growing Trees provide you with top-notch plants, the e...

This week, we're talking about the original iteration of  The Crow -- a sad and shocking moment in movie history that's also a VERY weird film. We talk about the enduring perfection that is Michael Wincott, bad clown makeup, and wonder which one is really "The Crow" -- the guy, or the crow.   This episode brought to you by Fast Growing Trees . Fast Growing Trees provide you with top-notch plants,...

This week, we're talking about  Kong: Skull Island, a film that dares to ask: what if a bunch of people showed up at King Kong's house and he sort of had to deal with them sometimes? We discuss fun action sequences, the importance of writing a work flirt into your action film, and how we all collectively adore Samuel L. Jackson.   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Networ...

This week we're chatting about the sequel to TWISTER aka Glen Powell delivery system TWISTERS! We discuss an amazing opening sequence, an anti-intellectualist bent that makes this film frustrating, and Glen Powell. Just… Glen Powell.   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and mo...

It's a TV episode! This week, Kat and Jocelyn revisit Lena Dunham's much maligned and equally celebrated GIRLS. We discuss a show that is occasionally devastatingly accurate and occasionally… not, consider the highly controversial episode One Man's Trash, and praise the truly brilliant Zosia Mamet.   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes...

This week, Kat and Jocelyn are revisiting Amy Schumer's TRAINWRECK! We discuss an over reliance on cameos, a confusing central relationship, and praise Bill Hader for being, well, Bill Hader.   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

Romantic Movie Month continues with ANYONE BUT YOU! Kat and Jocelyn discuss a marketing campaign that kind of out-sexed the movie, a plot that's solved with a 5 minute conversation, and a supporting cast of nice and bland people.   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

Romantic Movie Month begins with Richard Curtis's ABOUT TIME! Kat and Jocelyn discuss how trying to make a "nice" movie is harder than it seems, how this movie does not deploy the full force of Rachel McAdams' talent, and talk about how time travel is kinda selfish.    Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles...

Let the river run, you guys, cause we're talking about WORKING GIRL! Kat and Jocelyn discuss ruinous cocaine addictions, a plot that was ahead of its time and also not, and praise the everlasting wonder that is Joan Cusack.   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

This week we discuss the pre-eminent film about arm wrestling to get your son back (?), OVER THE TOP! We talk about a weird crush for Kat, the dangers of having weights in your truck, and Jocelyn gives a master class in voice work.   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more...

This week we're joined by the super funny Rachel Manson to discuss DEATH BECOMES HER! We talk about perfect comedic performances, Jocelyn's crush peccadilloes, and about how this film was THE SUBSTANCE before THE SUBSTANCE was THE SUBSTANCE.   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics...

This week we're joined by the hilarious and dapper Olly Robinson to discuss WICKED! We talk about thirty year olds playing teens, coin a title for a prospective three-quel, and discuss our surprisingly negative feelings about goats.   This episode brought to you by Acorns. Acorns makes it easy to start automatically saving and investing so your money has a chance to grow for you, your kids, and yo...

Welcome to 2025! To kick off the new year, we're discussing the cult classic  Predestination . Kat and Jocelyn discuss Sarah Snook's exceptional performance, parse Kat's feelings about Ethan Hawke, and a SCANDAL IS UNCOVERED ON THE SHOW.    Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, a...

It's the end of Not-So-Holiday Month AND our last episode of 2024, and we're discussing  The Family Stone ! Kat and Jocelyn discuss a plot that isn't suitable for anyone with social anxiety (ie. us) and how we have no idea who to root for in this movie, and the great Dermot Mulroney v. Dylan McDermott debate rages on. This episode brought to you in part by MasterClass. With classes on a variety of...

Our Not-So-Holiday Month continues with the Ben Affleck classic (?)  Reindeer Games ! Kat and Jocelyn discuss super silly plot twists, Chekhov's Random Girl's Name, and how Ben Affleck disposes of things he doesn't want.   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

Holiday Month continues with the infamous flop  The Snowman ! Kat and Jocelyn talk about the circumstances that led to this movie not being done (for real), a plot structure that emulates The Very Hungry Caterpillar , and a protagonist's name that DOES NOT WORK in English.   This episode brought to you in part by MasterClass. With classes on a variety of topics, all taught by world class masters a...

It's Holiday Month, and we're kicking things off with the cult classic  Black Christmas  (1974)! Kat and Jocelyn discuss a plot that hurts our feelings, question Keir Dullea's casting, and contemplate Olivia Hussey's phone style.    Produced by Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

It's the final week of Listener Request Month and we're talking about THE FIRST WIVES CLUB! We discuss a plot that is limited simply by existing in the 90s, a perfect performance by Goldie Hawn, and discuss our own personal peccadilloes that show up on and off the podcast.   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, ar...

Listener Request Month continues with our number three pick, Don Bluth's ANASTASIA!   We discuss a plot that makes you ask "...but why this", try to remember the names of the somewhat forgettable songs, and Jocelyn provides a perfect demonstration of how she knows a lot of musical facts and not a lot else when she inexplicably calls Kat Kate. (WE'VE BEEN FRIENDS FOR NEARLY A DECADE). Today's episo...