Superhero Cinephiles

NOTE: A previous version of this episode contained incomplete audio. The problem has been fixed. Author, actor, and stuntman Teel James Glenn comes on the show to discuss one of the first superhero movies ever made—1941's Adventures of Captain Marvel! Originally released in serial form, it's a long one. But surprisingly serious and with some really cool technical achievements. Visit The Ur...

Author Gordon Dymowski returns to the show to discuss the 2010 animated film, Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths. It's am ambitious film but as an adaptation of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's stellar JLA: Earth-2 graphic novel, it doesn't quite match up. If you’re in the Chicagoland area, join Gordon in the Chicago Doctor Who Meetup . You can also find his books on Amazon or subs...

Comic fan Zach Woliner joins Perry this week to discuss 2018's Ant-Man and the Wasp. We discuss the changes from the comics, how this film compares to both its predecessor and sequel, and how underrated it is in retrospect. Follow Zach on Twitter and TikTok . 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...

Just a few episodes after his last appearance, Adam Lance Garcia is back again so that we can discuss Guardians of the Galaxy, vol. 3! Is this the best MCU trilogy? Does it satisfy people who have felt that Phase 4 isn't as strong as previous versions? Who lives? Who dies? We'll answer all these and more. WARNING: This movie is still in theaters and this episode contains SPOILERS! If you d...

Author Ed Erdelac joins Perry this week to discuss the best of the 90s-era pulp hero adaptations—The Rocketeer! We discuss the origins, how well this film stands the test of time, its legacy, and posit some theories as to why it wasn't more popular when it came out. Visit Ed's Linktree for all his links Patrons get to listen to ad-free episodes before everyone else and they also get access...

Our regular DC animation contributor Stacy Dooks is back again. In this episode, we welcome back Adam West, Burt Ward, and Julie Newmar in all their campy glory. It's time to discuss Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders! We share our memories of Batman '66, how this movie honors the legacy of the TV show, and have fun discussing the little self-parodies all throughout. Listen to Stacy on...

Alex Marcus of The Pop Break returns to the show to discuss one of the best crossovers to come out of Arrowverse. We discuss the legacy of the Arrowverse, where things started to go off the rails, and how Crisis on Earth-X holds up now that the Arrowverse is almost at an end. Listen to Alex's podcasts: Bill vs. The MCU , Batman By The Numbers , and TV Break Podcast . And follow him on Twitter...

For the 150th episode, Perry is joined by the show's first guest, Adam Lance Garcia, to discuss the 2011 Green Hornet film. Divisive among fans when it came out and poorly received by critics, we discuss what went wrong with this movie and what aspects surprisingly work.  Listen to The Green Lama audio drama on Apple Podcasts and pre-order From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi featu...

Derek L. Chase and Corrine Levy of the Comically Pedantic podcast join Perry this week to discuss the ups and downs of the Power Rangers reboot that ultimately went nowhere. While there are great points to discuss, like giving the Rangers some personality and Elizabeth Banks chewing every last bit of scenery, it's also a bit too dark and serious. Listen to Derek and Corrine on the Comically Pe...

This week, we witness yet another example of the Superhero Trilogy Curse. Blade: Trinity was supposed to give us the long-anticipated Blade vs. Dracula fight and launch a Nightstalkers spin-off, but it failed in both those respects. Bryant Alexander of the Operation: Silver Screen podcast joins Perry to discuss the dreaded final Blade film. Listen to Bryant on the Operation Silver Screen Podcast F...

Marvel's Werewolf By Night Holiday Special surprised many with the surprise appearance of Man-Thing...but that wasn't the character's film debut. Daniel Hastings of Reel Good Films joins me to discuss the 2005 direct-to-video Man-Thing that basically turned the character into a slasher villain. Listen to Dan on the Reel Good Movies and the All New, All Different Number One Comics podca...

In this episode, we close out the MCU's first Spider-Man trilogy with the film that started it all. Alex Marcus of The Pop Break joins me to discuss Spider-Man: Homecoming!  Listen to Alex's podcasts: Bill vs. The MCU , Batman By The Numbers , and TV Break Podcast . And follow him on Twitter and Letterboxd . Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about sup...

Christmastime in March! Filmmaker Rick Ives joins Perry to discuss The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. And since he actually worked on it, he's also going to share some behind-the-scenes information about what it's like working for Marvel. Visit Flashbulb Films to learn more about Rick and his work. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about sup...

You'd think a movie that's basically "Men In Black meets Ghostbusters" and starring Jeff Bridges, Ryan Reynolds, Kevin Bacon, and Mary-Louise Parker would be a winning formula. But as returning guest Nic Baldwin and I quickly learned, you'd be wrong. Still, we have fun talking about it. Listen to Nic on the In Love With Movies podcast or follow him on Twitter Help support the s...

In this episode, Joshua Chumbiray of the Super Scary Podcast is the guest to discuss X-Men: The Last Stand! We talk about the rushed and troubled production, how overstuffed this movie is, and how amazing it is that Fox managed to screw up The Dark Phoenix Saga twice. We've also got some good things to say, particularly about Kelsey Grammer's Beast. Listen to Joshua on the Super Scary Podc...

At long last, we're finishing up Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy! Filmmaker August Aguilar is here to help as we discuss how groundbreaking this movie was in 2002, how it helped pave the way for the MCU, and what parts do (and don't) hold up twenty years later. Visit Strange Films Studios to find out more about August's movies, comics, and podcasts Help support the show by buying or...

Mike Blanchard of the GeekCast Radio Network is back again and this time, we're talking about the second live-action TMNT outing. While the first one hewed closer to the comics, this movie took more of a cue from the classic animated series.  And yes, we will be talking about that Vanilla Ice song. Listen to Mike on the GeekCast Radio Network . Help support the show by buying or renting this m...

Our Black History Month Replay concludes with HBO's Watchmen! This wasn't originally part of our Black History Month episodes, but it certainly fits. Originally, this was three episodes, but I've edited together into one long supercut. Be warned: this is a long one, about 6 hours, so you'll want to download it on wifi. Thanks for coming along on this trip down memory lane.  Want to...

Fellow podcaster and Superman fan Craig McKenzie makes his debut on the show to discuss Superman vs. The Elite! This is an adaptation of the classic Superman story, "What's So Funny About Truth, Justice, and the American Way?" (and one of Perry's favorite Superman comics). We discuss some of the changes made to expand the runtime, question some of the choices that were made, and mo...

The Black History Month Replay continues! This time, I chose a more recent outing, editing together the two episodes Kelen Conley came on to discuss Disney+'s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier series.  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...

Author and returning guest Gordon Dymowski joins Perry to discuss James Gunn and Peter Safran's recent announcement of the new DCU slate. We talk about how we got here, our thoughts on what we heard, and what we'd like to see in the future. If you're in the Chicagoland area, join Gordon in the Chicago Doctor Who Meetup . You can also find his books on Amazon or subscribe to his Patreon...

It's another Batman movie! Derick McDuff returns to discuss Batman Begins, the somewhat-forgotten film of Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy. We talk about how this movie has held up, what aspects of it haven't aged well, and a lot more. 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 te...

Our Black History Month Replay continues with the movie Derrick long-threatened to cover and then finally pulled the trigger on. Steel is a terrible movie, but this is one of the most enjoyable times I had recording with Derrick.  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 a...

Writer, comedian, and filmmaker Frankie Campisano has already appeared on the Patreon show to discuss Batman: The Long Halloween comic book and now they're appearing on the main show to talk about the animated adaptation! And though we both love the comic, we've got some more mixed opinions on the film. Visit Frankie's website and connect with them on Twitter and Instagram . Help suppo...

For Black History Month, we usually spotlight black superhero movies, but I didn't do as well planning for this year. So instead, I've decided to give you two episodes a week. Throughout February, you'll hear a new episode as well as Black History Month Replay, when I spotlight a few of my personal episodes we've recorded on black superheroes. The first replay is Black Panther, whi...