Cinema Heroes

After the Star Wars films wrapped up, George Lucas decided to enter the realm of high fantasy. The result was the Ron Howard directed film about a Nelwyn farmer who becomes the guardian to a newborn baby who is being sought after by an evil queen. www.cinemaheroes.com facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twitter: @CinemaHeroes

After the hugely successful films of Phase One, Marvel decided to take a chance on a group of intergalactic heroes known as the Guardians of the Galaxy. Had you ever heard of the Guardians, because John and Justin sure hadn't. It was a bit of a gamble on Marvel's part. This movie could have been a big flop but went on to be a huge success.

Based on the hugely popular Nintendo game, Super Mario Bros. was the first movie to be based on a video game. Although it's safe to say that it doesn't quite resemble the game much. This week the guys dive into the 1993 flop that brought Mario and Luigi to the big screen. www.cinemaheroes.com www.facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twitter: @CinemaHeroes

Nicolas Cage. Need I say more? Yes. I need to say more. Even Nicolas Cage can't redeem Ghost Rider. Mark Steven Johnson, who also directed Daredevil, wrote and directed this film and it is not great. Listen to what the guys have to say, including what they actually did like about it. www.cinemaheroes.com facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twitter: @CinemaHeroes

July 2, 1996. Aliens invade earth. Thankfully we've got Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum on our side. This week the guys discuss Roland Emmerich's alien invasion classic (too early?) Independence Day. Welcome to Earth! www.cinemaheroes.com facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twitter: @CinemaHeroes

Bryan Singer's follow up to the successful X-Men film features new mutants (Nightcrawler! Lady Deathstrike!) and some familiar faces. How does it rank against its predecessor? Is it still one of the best superhero movies ever made? www.cinemaheroes.com facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twitter: @CinemaHeroes

Captain America's third film is not so much of a "solo" film since almost all the other Avengers are in it but hey, who cares, right? We got to see Iron Man and Captain America fighting each other! And Marvel introduced Spider-Man and Black Panther into their cinematic universe. So what did the guys think? www.cinemaheroes.com facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twitter: @CinemaHeroes

As Captain America: Civil War opens, what better character to talk about than... Indiana Jones? OK, so there's no connection. We just wanted to watch/talk about Raiders of the Lost Ark. Nominated for a Best Picture Oscar, this was Spielberg and Ford's first foray into the world of Dr. Jones. What do you think of Raiders of the Lost Ark?   www.cinemaheroes.com facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twitter: @...

There hasn't been a movie in recent memory that has so many people divided. Some folks love it. Other folks hate it. (And some folks just kinda like it but don't LOVE it). Either way, there's a lot to talk about when it comes to Zack Snyder's new film. What did Justin and John think? Check out the episode below to find out! www.cinemaheroes.com www.facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twitter: @CinemaHeroe...

At the beginning of the Superhero movie boom, Fox released Daredevil. Starring Ben Affleck, Colin Farrell, Jennifer Garner and the late Michael Clarke Duncan, Daredevil was released a year after Spider-Man and unfortunately didn't do quite as well. What did writer/director Mark Steven Johnson get right with his adaptation? What did he get wrong? Find out below in the latest episode! www.cinemahero...

Pop in your copy of Tim Burton's Batman and watch the film with John and Justin as they talk through your favorite scenes! www.cinemaheroes.com facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twitter:@CinemaHeroes

It's that time of year again! Justin and John look at the year ahead and pick their top 10 most anticpated movies. www.cinemaheroes.com facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twitter:@CinemaHeroes

On January 14, the world lost a very talented actor. Known for his iconic roles as the villain Hans Gruber, the Sheriff of Nottingham and, of course, Severus Snape, the late great British actor brought a humanity and depth to the roles he took on. He has too many movies to talk about for just one podcast so we decided to tackle two of his biggest. (We'll save Severus Snape for future episodes). So...

This week the guys discuss the follow up to the hugely succesful Iron Man. How do Jon Favreau and company fare the second time around? Take a listen and find out! www.cinemaheroes.com facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twitter: @CinemaHeroes

SPOILERS!! Be warned, if you haven't seen The Force Awakens yet, the WHOLE movie is discussed and you will be spoiled. Go watch the movie, then come back and listen. That said, the guys discuss the newest film of the Star Wars franchise! It's finally here and we are finally getting Episodes 7 thru 9. So what did they think? www.cinemaheroes.com www.facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twitter: @CinemaHeroe...

The final chapter of the original Star Wars saga. Luke Skywalker's Jedi training is complete... because he built a lightsaber... right? That's right, right? John and Justin talk about all sorts of aspects of the Star Wars universe in their second to last Star Wars podcast (be sure to check back for The Force Awakens podcast in a couple weeks!)   www.cinemaheroes.com facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twi...

This week the guys dive into one of Marvel's first successful feature films. Blade the vampire hunter might not be the most well-known Marvel character but chances are, you've heard of him now. www.cinemaheroes.com facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twitter: @CinemaHeroes

The future is here. Back in 1989 we watched Marty McFly and Doc Brown travel to October 21, 2015. Thirty years into their future. Flying cars, hoverboards, shoes that laced themselves!! And now that day is upon us... and we have none of that. Join the guys as they discuss the continuing adventures of high school student Marty McFly in Back to the Future: Part II. www.cinemaheroes.com facebook.com/...

The sequel to Star Wars! Could number 2 live up to the first film? Could it surpass the first film in terms of quality and story? Listen as the guys gush over the awesome-ness that is The Empire Strikes Back. Also, be warned that we spoil several other films including The Sixth Sense, The Usual Suspects and Return of the Jedi. www.cinemaheroes.com facebook.com/smandsmpodcast twitter: @CinemaHeroes

The worst superhero movie ever? Maybe. But it's definitely the worst Batman movie ever! Join the guys as they discuss the pun-filled disaster that ruined a franchise! www.cinemaheroes.com facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Tiwtter: @CInemaHeroes

Join the guys as they recruit themselves into the BPRD and join the ranks of Hellboy and Abe Sapian. Released in 2004, Guillermo Del Toro brought the comic book hero to the big screen for the first time. How is it?

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... As we prepare for Episode VII, we watch the fourth film in our Star Wars Marathon: A New Hope. The original Star Wars. Released in 1977, one could argue that Star Wars changed the ways films are made bringing in a whole new type of special effects. Applauded as one of the greatest sci-fi movies ever made, join the guys as they discuss George Lucas' mast...

In anticipation of the next big screen adaptation of the Fantastic Four, the guys dive into Tim Story's 2007 sequel Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. Anticipation for seeing the Silver Surfer in the movie theater was pretty high. The first trailer got some people interested (others not so much). Did he get the treatment he deserved? Or Galactus for that matter? (Spoiler Alert: No... No, t...

Look! Up in the sky! It's Superman II! The sequel to the mega-hit Superman: The Movie. After Richard Donner was famously fired, the producers brought on Richard Lester to finish the film. Did he improve it? Or did he ruin it? How does it compare to the later-released Richard Donner Cut? www.cinemaheroes.com facebook.com/smandsmpodcast twitter.com/cinemaheroes

War! This week the guys dive into the last of the Star Wars prequels. Anakin finally becomes Darth Vader! It's what we've all been waiting for! So, how is it?