I Hate It But I Love It

This week, we're joined by Podcast Dad and brilliant comedian Andrew Ivimey to discuss the Ryan Gosling/Emily Blunt film,  The Fall Guy ! We discuss how this film is on the cusp of greatness, the pitfalls of adapting IP that no one remembers, and introduce the world to a new character.   Watch Andrew Ivimey's comedy special  ⁠ LET'S GO! ⁠  for free, streaming now on Comedy Bar Max. ⁠ https://youtu...

This week, we're chatting about the Tim Burton fantasy  Big Fish ! We talk about bummer b-plots (that really should have been more of the film), how Jessica Lange singlehandedly sells the romance, and how glad we are that this movie didn't star a de-aged Jack Nicholson (really). Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts,...

This week, we're chatting about a sweet and earnest film about friendship and growing up/a piece of unmitigated Pants propaganda:  Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants ! We discuss how wild it is to fridge an 11 year old, wonder what's going on with Lena's subplot, and make America Ferrera president (of our hearts).   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit www....

This week, we're covering a series of films that has made everyone go, "What? Why?" It's The Hobbit trilogy, and joining us are LOTR superfans and hosts of The Fandom Show, Steph Malek and Kyah Green! We discuss terrible CGI, a scene that made Steph leave the theatre in sheer rage, and get into how much Benedict Cumberbatch clearly liked playing Smaug (a LOT).   Produced by Andrew Ivimey  as part...

It's the happiest day of Kat's life because we're talking about the latest film in her favourite franchise,  Now You See Me: Now You Don't ! We discuss this movie's strange similarity to the Muppets, praise the charming cast, and remark on how this franchise is just getting more critic-proof all the time.   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit www. FromSuper...

This week, bustin' makes us feel... fine? cause we're talking about  Ghostbusters 2 ! We question the logic of the slime, talk about the distinction between being funny and just trying to be funny, and no, seriously, WHAT was going on with the slime.   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, we...

This week, we're talking about the 1995 punk-riot grrl-kangaroo fantasia,  TANK GIRL ! We chat about Lori Petty's finest work, wish we could pull off wire-rimmed glasses, and wish for more Bjork needle-drops. 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 de-lovely Diana McCallum to discuss the thinking man's blockbuster:  Stargate ! We discuss how Ra was saved in the edit, consider a rare non-villain-ish role for James Spader, and wonder how many lines Kurt Russell actually had. (Less than 10? (Less than 5?)) Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for mor...

We're finishing out Sort Of Romantic Movie Month with  My Big Fat Greek Wedding ! We discuss a VERY 90s/2000s inflected sense of self worth, praise Andrea Martin, and very belatedly remember that Joey Fatone is in this.    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.

We're continuing Sort Of Romantic Movie Month with  The Vow!  We discuss a plot that doesn't want to commit to itself, the everlasting charm of Rachel McAdams, and wonder if everyone in this movie is... stupid?   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.

We're continuing Sorta Romantic Movie Month with  Just   Like   Heaven ! We talk about an aesthetic that's not quite right, wonder whether or not Mark Ruffalo knows he's being cast in these movies, and Jocelyn goes insane about espresso.   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, an...

This month we're talking about Sorta Romantic Movies, starting with  Closer ! We discuss how some plays need to stay plays, how everyone was SO excited to swear, and remember the days when it felt  like Clive Owen was in everything. 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 are joined by the genius Olly Robinson (@ollyrobz) to discuss WICKED: FOR GOOD! We chat about how Michelle Yeoh CLEARLY didn't want to be here, talk about additional songs that DO NOT belong, and express shock at the least sexy rendition of "As Long As You're Mine". Note: This episode was recorded before the 2026 Academy Award nominations were announced. This episode may present some...

Movie Musical Month continues with an adaptation of a musical that everyone tried to pretend wasn't a musical: MEAN GIRLS (the musical?!) Kat and Jocelyn discuss songs that are additive in the sense that "they are added", messy stars that we know too much about, and wonder whether it's wise to pretend the movie you're marketing isn't a musical (it's not).   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of ...

We're talking about musicals this month, and we're kicking things off with Julie Taymor's Beatles-extravaganza,  Across   The   Universe ! Kat and Jocelyn discuss having both too many (AND not enough) ideas, Kat adopts a firm anti-Sturgess position, and one of us has a surprisingly hard time naming any Beatles songs.   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  w...

It's a super-sized episode of IHIBILI as we discuss the epic (?) finale to  Stranger Things 5 ! Kat and Jocelyn wonder what the hell Vecna's plan was, question the logic of the melted room, and DEMAND JUSTICE FOR [redacted].   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 the Y2K classic (?)  Strange Days ! We talk about wigs (and plots) that bum Kat out, question whether James Cameron was the right person to tell this story, and praise Angela Bassett.   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 holidays, and we're... "celebrating"?... with  Hot Frosty ! A Hallmark-esque movie that's a little better that you think it'll be, but not nearly as good as you want it to be. Why did he have to be mentally a child? And, more importantly, where is the person who sculpted that snowman??   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroes.com...

This week, we're talking about Stick It -- or Bring It On for gymnastics! We talk about a movie that doesn't quite STICK the landing (...or beginning?), a great leading performance by Missy Peregrym, and Kat makes a long-awaited joke.   This episode brought to you by MasterClass. With classes on a variety of topics, all taught by world class masters at the top of their fields. Fantastic for yourse...

(Read this next part in a Vecna voice). IT BEGINS. (Now read the rest in a regular voice). This week, we're talking about the first 4 episodes of  Stranger Things 5 ! We discuss Vecna's roundabout way of finding out what's in the zeitgeist, an unfortunately too-well-trod grief subplot that shows up again this season, and FINALLY Kat has a character in this show (but it's not who you think).   Prod...

In anticipation of the release of  Stranger Things 5 , we're returning to where it all began-- and we were both surprised by how we felt! We put some respect on Winona Ryder's name, discuss how Joe Keery is the true breakout star of the show, shake our fists at the algorithm, and freak out over the ballooning budgets of streaming TV shows. Then, Jocelyn makes up a BUNCH of songs, all varying in qu...

It's the final week of Listener Request Month and we're talking about  The Goonies!  We discuss how to (and how to not) direct child actors, a plot that's just a list of stuff that happened, praise sweet Sean Astin, and wonder which Goonie we both are. Note: We recorded this episode remotely and there may be some lag. Apologies, and thanks for your understanding !   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as...

Listener Request Month continues with our #3 pick,  The Witches (1990)! We discuss Roald Dahl's complicated legacy, praise Anjelica Huston for giving an amazing performance under less than amazing circumstances, and wonder why ANY of this needed to occur. At least the mice puppets were cute?   This episode brought to you by MasterClass. With classes on a variety of topics, all taught by world clas...

Listener Request Month continues with our #4 pick,  Stranger Than Fiction ! This week, Kat takes umbrage with... everything, we delight over the enduring joys of Emma Thompson, and we ask the age-old question, "What IS this book?"   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 Listener Request Month, and we're starting with the #4 pick,  Wreck-It Ralph ! Kat and Jocelyn discuss the very specific ways that this movie hurts Jocelyn's feelings, praise Alan Tudyk for (vaguely gestures at everything), and talk about how you really need to see the show  Wander Over Yonder.   Produced by  Andrew Ivimey  as part of  The From Superheroes Network   Visit  www. FromSuperheroe...