Biff! Superhero TV and movies

Zombies, zombies everywhere, and never a cricket bat when you need it. We convene to discuss the latest episode of Legends of Tomorrow which pays homage to the horror movie sub-genre. Then, in a supersized Superhero Sweep segment we discuss Ruby Rose’s surprise departure from Batwoman, the official plans to release “The Snyder Cut”, and our impressions of the first episode of DC Universe/CW’s Star...

We’re going back to school this week, as we recap the latest episode of Legends of Tomorrow in which the fate of the universe hangs upon a…beer pong game? Then, in our Superhero Sweep segment, we revisit recent episodes of The Flash and talk about the reshuffling of superhero schedules. Finally, in our Letters Page, we get musical before we wax philosophical about the pandemic. Lian Yu will live f...

One of these three panelists…is a murderer. Or are they? This week, we trap our podcasters on a broken time ship with a blind assassin, a criminal father, and a hellhound to discuss the latest episode of Legends of Tomorrow. Then, in our Superhero Sweep segment, two out of three of our panelists are making bad decisions in watching old superhero movies. Lian Yu will live forever in our hearts, so...

Journey with us back to a mysterious boarding house full of history’s worst monsters and also these characters from the latest episode of Legends of Tomorrow. We discuss good vs. great, the possibility of a successfully executed love triangle, and the mysterious sidelining of a major character. Lian Yu will live forever in our hearts, so why not get a commemorative t-shirt? To get your question di...

We’ve time traveled back to the present day, as our TV crew members recap the latest episode of Legends of Tomorrow. We discuss raising the stakes, hall passes, and a surprising dearth of Supernatural lore. Then, in our Superhero Sweep segment, we cover all the latest delays of properties, thanks to the coronavirus. Lian Yu will live forever in our hearts, so why not get a commemorative t-shirt? T...

Twenty-eight years after Christopher Reeve defined the role, Legends of Tomorrow’s Brandon Routh suited up as the Man of Steel for this pseudo-sequel, Superman Returns. We discuss Routh’s great performance, Superman vs. physics, and why this movie is perfect for the times we’re in now. Up, up, and away! Elsewhere in the episode, we cover a premiere date for Agents of SHIELD and a new director for...

Our series of freeform episodes continues as each of our panelists brings an episode of a superhero animated show to watch. Guy covers Young Justice’s “Independence Day”, Dan discusses Justice League Unlimited’s “Double Date”, and John recap’s The Tick’s “The Tick vs. the Breadmaster.” Plus, a letter takes us very off-topic. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

With everything on a break, our faithful superhero team scrounges up some topics, including what Bruce Wayne would have really been like if his parents hadn’t died, our favorite Iron Man suits, and Cap’s real superpower (it’s not just his huge biceps). Plus, we answer your letters! Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.

With Legends of Tomorrow on a coronavirus-prompted break, we take this week to dive into some explorations of the worst superhero movies that we’ve consumed, how Marvel might finally address the Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom, and what our comfort food watches are. But not without our usual digressions in to Star Trek and Star Wars. Plus, a few letters have reached us in our self-imposed isolation...

This week, it’s off to the theater, as our band of merry thespians recaps the latest episode of Legends of Tomorrow. We discuss fantastic writing, every character getting their moment, and bid a tearful adieu to two characters, including an original cast member. Then, in our Superhero Sweep segment, we talk the postponement of the Black Widow movie and other impacts of the coronavirus. Finally, a...

This week, guess who’s coming to dinner! We rejoin our favorite band of time-traveling idiots to deal with a blast from their past and a dinner party farce that’s beyond compare. Hot topics include how you deal with so many characters so effectively, a weird episode that’s even weirder than most episodes, and the delightful scenery chewing of Neal McDonough. Then, in our Superhero Sweep segment, w...

Hop in, we’re going to talk about the Batmobile! Recently released photos of The Batman’s take on Batman’s iconic ride prompt a discussion about the various models we’ve seen over the years. Then, by popular (?) demand, we discuss what is apparently the most iconic butt in comics. Lian Yu will live forever in our hearts, so why not get a commemorative t-shirt? To get your question discussed on the...

An ode to all things Hong Kong action movie this week as the crew of the Waverider makes its way to the year 1997 to face off against a resurrected Genghis Khan. We discuss the impact of John Woo on modern action cinema, a touching moment from a jerk sorcerer, and great cameo deployment. Then, in our Superhero Sweep segment, we take a peek at Batman’s suit from the upcoming film and expostulate on...

Vive la France! This week, it’s back to the French Revolution for our time-traveling crew, as we recap the latest episode of Legends of Tomorrow. We discuss adult relationships, a turn into darkness, and the importance of a DJ with a s’more for a head. Then, in our Superhero Sweep segment, we discuss the latest season of The Flash and how it’s foregrounded Iris West-Allen. Finally, on our Letters...

It’s prom night in the 2000s and the ’80s this week, as we recap a Legends of Tomorrow episode that pays homage to classic horror movies. We discuss automatic trope subversion, the characters you can’t help but love, and the sheer delight that Ray Palmer takes in crudités. Then, in our Superhero Sweep segment, we discuss our glimpses of the upcoming Marvel series on Disney+, as well as brief discu...

How do you do a series finale without the star? With lots of tears, lots of guest stars, and lots of flashbacks, naturally. The former Speedy Arrowcast team reconvenes to do its final duty, covering the last episode of the show that started it all. We discuss character moments trumping plot, the template for future superhero show finales, and, of course, where exactly John Diggle’s fate might take...

‘Tis the season for backdoor pilots, so we take a jaunt to Star City 2040 to visit with Green Arrow and the Canaries. We discuss post-Crisis implications, the importance of the “two moms” anchor dynamic, and how glad we are to finally see a truck heist. Over on our Letters Page, we prognosticate the next time Oliver Queen might grace our screens. And, of course, we encourage you to support this ye...

Worlds lived, worlds died. The podcast will never be the same. We discuss the conclusion of the Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover: the secret cameo we loved, the significance of catering budgets, and the returns that we’ve all been waiting for. Plus, why dementors have to use doors. Is this the last time we’ll see Purgatory? Maybe, but you can still buy a T-shirt! To get your question discussed...

With a week to remain before the finale of Crisis on Infinite Earths, the Biff! team reassembles to discuss a handful of topics, including a (mostly spoiler-free) look at Epix’s Pennyworth series (and our pitch for The Butlers), how to end a giant saga, and why comedies are sometimes better at addressing hard issues than dramas. Plus, we answer several very important letters from our reading publi...

As we prepare for our winter hiatus, the Super Squad is back with another Giant-Size Superhero Sweep episode. We kick off by discussing the Wonder Woman 1984 trailer, then discuss the divergence of DC and Marvel’s approaches to telling stories in their cinematic universes. Then, it’s a brief foray into the upcoming Stargirl show, and the end of the the Marvel Television universe. Finally, a though...

The event more than a year in making has arrived. Will the Flash vanish? Will Oliver Queen bite the dust? What conspiracies can we find in this drawer? Our three paragons take on DC’s ultimate crossover, Crisis on Infinite Earths, and discuss the best fan service, how sometimes plots make no sense, and what might be the ultimate impact on the world formerly known as the Arrowverse. Anybody know wh...

And so it ends back where it begins. On this week’s episode of Arrow we’re going back to an island, but not for five years. We discuss Ollie channeling his whiny younger self, why you should always keep DNA samples of your cast, and what the heck is up with these ghosts? Then in our Superhero Sweep segment we try to figure out what the fallout from Crisis on Infinite Earths might be and discuss th...

This week’s episode of Arrow throws us for a loop—a time loop. We talk about the lessons Ollie needs to learn before Crisis, the return of another much-missed face, and a fitting goodbye for both the characters and for us. Then, in our Superhero Sweep segment, we discuss the “problem” with Superman and talk very generally about the trailer for Birds of Prey and Watchmen. Finally, our Letters Page...

What would the final season of Arrow be without a trip to Russia, that magical land where Oliver Queen did some Very Bad Things. And this time, bring the kids! We discuss a fitting cap for our favorite ex-gangster, possible motivations for Lyla’s mission for the Monitor, and why branding matters with your weapons. Then, in our Superhero Sweep segment, we talk briefly about Batwoman before we conti...

We’re going BACK…to the present this week, as Arrow smushes together some disparate plotlines and this season finally starts to get in gear. We discuss standout scenes, conspiracy theories about the Monitor, and how you get cell phone reception in the past. Plus, have none of these people ever seen a time travel movie? Then, in our Superhero Sweep segment, it’s hurray for some sequels and speculat...