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Warner Bros. decided to do something interesting and have a movie that's not in the universe that was set up with 2013's Man of Steel. Doesn't sound too crazy, but in the world of connected films and shared universes, this actually seemed to be thinking out of the box. Todd Phillips directed Joaquin Phoenix in an Oscar winning performance as Gotham's Clown Prince of Crime in a dark and R-rated ori...

The movie that put James Cameron on the map and made Arnold Schwarzenegger a household name (or maybe he already was? We don't know. We were babies when this movie came out!). The film was a big hit and Arnold would forever be connected to his Terminator character, especially after it's hugely successful follow-up a few years later. How does the film hold up over thirty years later? Check out the...

At the beginning of the superhero movie boom, Marvel released The Punisher starring Thomas Jane and John Travolta. The last Punisher movie was in 1989 starring Dolph Lundgren. Now we've got the skull shirt! How does this compare and does it hold up? Let us know what you think! Check this episode out on YouTube! Cinema Heroes Facebook Twitter

The final episode of the Skywalker Saga was released in December of 2019 and it is the worst reviewed Star Wars film (according to Rotten Tomatoes). Could the final movie really be that bad? Did the Last Jedi haters like it or did it just create more bad blood between the die hard fans and Disney? Most importantly, what did the guys think? Check it out and let us know what YOU think of Star Wars:...

The first theatrically released animated Spider-Man movie follows the story of high-schooler Miles Morales as he gains superpowers and meets other people with similar abilities from alternate realities! Sounds confusing but it works really well. Check out what the guys thought of it and let us know what YOU think! Cinema Heroes Facebook Twitter

In 2001 the world saw the live action adaptation of the best selling book Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. The books had a huge following even before the movies came out, so the cast and crew had enormous pressure to get this right. Did they do it? Check it out and hear what the guy's think of the first Harry Potter installment and be sure to let us know what YOU think! Check this episode ou...

Justin and John are back with an episode on the Justice League. Brought together for the first (and so far only) time on the big screen in November of 2017 by Zack Snyder (kind of) and Joss Whedon. Whose movie is this, really? Did they do the team justice (pun intended)? Did it work without giving the other heroes their own movies first like their Marvel counterparts? The guys dive in and tell you...

The highly anticipated sequel to 2015's The Force Awakens arrived in December of 2017 and fans couldn't wait to see the return of Luke Skywalker. Finally! The hero of the story was back and was going to show the First Order who was boss! And this movie was for sure going to tell us who Rey's parents are and who Supreme Leader Snoke is, right? Right? With a critics score of 90% on Rotten Tomatoes a...

In 2016, Marvel introduced Black Panther to the MCU in Captain America: Civil War. In 2018, we got our first Black Panther solo film. It went on to be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. And in 2020, we sadly lost Chadwick Boseman who brought Black Panther to life. How does the movie hold up as a superhero movie? And what do you think Marvel is going to do with the character now? Che...

Thirty-one years after their Excellent Adventure, and twenty-eight years after their Bogus Journey, Bill & Ted are back to Face the Music. They're in their late forties and still trying to write the song that will unite the world. But what if they can't do it? What happens then? Well, according to Rufus' daughter, the world and reality as we know it, will be destroyed. No pressure. Check out what...

Released two years after the original Bill & Ted, this movie finds our heroes being... assassinated! Bill & Ted Go To Hell was supposedly the original title but was (thankfully) changed to Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey. Along for the ride is Death, played by the great William Sadler, who helps them battle evil robot Bill & Ted so they can play at the Battle of the Bands! Did the guys think this movie...

After being introduced in 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Wonder Woman gets her very first live action motion picture. Directed by Patty Jenkins, Gal Gadot reprises her role as the Amazon princess. How does her standalone movie rank among the other DC films? What did the guys think? Check it out! www.cinemaheroes.com www.facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twitter/Instagram: @CinemaHeroes

History is about to be rewritten by two guys who can't spell. That's the tagline (on the DVD) for 1989's Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. This bumbling duo save the world... eventually. But first they have to pass their history exam! Thanks to a friend from the future and his time-traveling phone booth, Bill and Ted may just have a chance! Did the guys think this movie was most excellent or total...

This is it. It all comes down to this. After 11 years and 22 movies, the MCU wraps up it's Infinity Saga with Avengers: Endgame. The guys have seen it and can't wait to talk about it. www.cinemaheroes.com www.facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twitter:@CinemaHeroes

The Avengers are back and finally battling Thanos, who has been working in the background ever since 2012's The Avengers. Thanos is attempting to gather the six Infinity Stones for his gauntlet so he can wipe out half of the universe's population. It's up to The Avengers to stop him! Justin and John are also back after about a year and a half. What did they think of one of Marvel's biggest movies?...

Remember Planet Hulk? How about Planet Hulk but instead of Hulk being the main character who gets imprisoned, how about Thor? Then Hulk can be on the planet, too. And they'll fight in the arena! And Cate Blanchett can play the Goddess of Death. Sounds good! This week the guys take on Thor 3 otherwise known as Thor: Ragnarok. At the time of this recording, Thor: Ragnarok is Marvel's best reviewed f...

After some test footage was leaked online, fans demanded the Deadpool film they were owed! Fox received the message and delivered this film in 2016. It was the largest R-rated opening weekend ever and the movie went on to make over $700 million worldwide. How is it? www.cinemaheroes.com

It's been 27 years since the last live action adaptation of IT. Coincidentally, IT comes back to Derry every 27 years... This week the guys discuss the new horror film based on Stephen King's classic novel. What did they think? How does it compare to the 1990 miniseries? Is Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise as good as Tim Curry's? www.cinemaheroes.com facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twitter: @CinemaHeroes

When Marvel announced their decision to make a movie based on Ant-Man, it probably felt like a risk. Not as well known as Iron Man or Captain America, would people go see a movie about a character who can shrink to the size of an insect? It's ranked 14th among the MCU movies, so while not as big of a hit as Guardians of the Galaxy, still not a flop either. Let us know what you think of the movie!...

After The Motion Picture, the folks behind Star Trek decided to go back to the original series to find their villain and what an excellent choice they made. Khan, after being abandoned on Ceti Alpha V, is back to exact his revenge on Kirk and crew. And revenge, as we all know, is a dish best served cold.   www.cinemaheroes.com www.facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twitter: @CinemaHeroes

The first Spider-Man movie. Again. But this time with more Iron Man. That's right, folks, Spider-Man is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Introduced in Captain America: Civil War, this film follows Peter Parker (Tom Holland) as he longs to be a part of The Avengers. Too bad that pesky thing called High School is in the way. The awesome Michael Keaton stars as Adrian Toomes, aka The Vulture, a...

In 2001, Peter Jackson brought to life the first chapter of J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy masterpiece The Lord of the Rings. Now, fifteen years later, the guys discuss what works and what doesn't, if anything. www.cinemaheroes.com facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twitter: @CinemaHeroes

After the hugely successful Spider-Man 2, everyone had high expectations for part 3. Unfortunately, those expectations were not met. Instead we got a movie over-stuffed with villains, cheesy dialogue and Peter Parker dancing in the street. Spider-Man 3 should have been great but instead it was a sad ending to Sam Raimi's trilogy. www.cinemaheroes.com facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twitter: @CinemaHer...

This Halloween the guys decide to dive into a discussion on the made-for-tv movie based on Stephen King's novel IT. Starring Tim Curry as Pennywise the Clown, this film was released as a two-episode mini-series and remains a classic of the horror genre. Does this three hour long film hold up after 26 years?   www.cinemaheroes.com   facebook.com/smandsmpodcast   Twitter: @CinemaHeroes

Todd McFarlane was a big name in comics. In 1992 he created his original character Spawn and unleashed him upon the world. A murdered CIA operative who makes a deal with the devil, Al Simmons is transformed into a supernatural "hell-spawn" who decides to break his deal and fight for justice. Or something like that. The guys discuss Spawn and then talk about recent movie trailers and news. www.cine...