Jerome Cusson & Brian Ubben
The Superhero Pantheon
Jerome & Brian are on a mission to review every superhero movie ever and decide if it belongs in the Hall of Fame, the Pile of Shame or somewhere in between. While on breaks from that never-ending mission they also present Pantheon Plus which takes aim at all things non-spandex.
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Jerome Cusson & Brian Ubben
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Dec 26, 2023
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Episodes
Hellboy (2019) (Redux) & X-Men: Dark Phoenix (Redux) 28.04.2020 56:14
Jerome and Brian discuss two of 2019's worst superhero movies this week as they get ready for the final three shows of volume two. Find out whether both of these movies are bad enough to make it into the pile of shame.
Shazam (Redux) 21.04.2020 47:24
Jerome and Brian discuss the greatest superhero Christmas ever! The list is quite short, but we've checked it twice. We have now also watched this movie twice to decide whether it's naughty or nice.
Glass 14.04.2020 53:30
Jerome and Brian revisit Glass, a critically lambasted movie that they were both fairly high on at the time. Now find out how much their opinions have changed and whether this really is a continuation of M. Night Shymalan's comeback.
Ghost Rider And Ghost Rider Spirit Of Vengeance 31.03.2020 46:09
Jerome and Brian finish their scraping of the bottom of the barrel of Marvel movies by discussing two Ghost Rider movies, and needless to say, they're not ending the month on a positive note. The question is will they go two for two into the pile of shame.
Punisher(2004) & Punisher War Zone 24.03.2020 1:08:36
Brian and Jerome punish themselves some more by reviewing the other two Punisher movies. They discuss if John Travolta is a good actor, whether Thomas Jane is a good Punisher, and some really bad accents.
Daredevil (2003) 17.03.2020 49:01
Jerome and Brian flash back to a time when Ben Affleck could play a superhero and the world wasn't seemingly going to end any day. The bottom of the barrel is nearly scraped folks. Enjoy the conversation on Bendevil!
The Punisher (1989) & Captain America (1990) 10.03.2020 59:31
Jerome and Brian have cleared the Big 50 for volume two, and what a way to celebrate by reviewing the bottom of barrel when it comes to Marvel movies. It's a two movie show (and will be seven for the month) as they break down the 1989 Punisher and 1990 Captain America. Find out the person who didn't realize he could slum and practically saves one of the movies from being in the pile of shame.
Big Hero 6 25.02.2020 52:13
Jerome and Brian fire up the old Disney+ this week and dsicuss Big Hero 6, a movie that came out six years ago yet seems to be almost forgotten in Disney's pantheon. The duo discuss an underrated gem and how badly they both want a Baymax. Is this movie good enough for the Superhero Pantheon?
Megamind 18.02.2020 48:30
Jerome and Brian are back to remind you of the Will Ferrell animation vehicle. Find out what makes this such a forgettable film (and problematic in some soundtrack selections too). Brian also has some hot take movie opinions. Listen more to find out.
Birds of Prey (Theatrical Review) & Harley Quinn Season 1 11.02.2020 54:38
Jerome and Brian are back this week to discuss two major Harley Quinn projects, a DC Universe animated show and a brand new film, Birds of Prey. They have a spoiler free conversation about the show (since you probably haven't seen it) and have a full spoiler discussion on the latest DCEU movie. After the creative disaster that was Suicide Squad, hear how DC has redeemed the character of Harley Qui...
Power Rangers (2017) 28.01.2020 1:02:51
The Power Rangers are back in (theatrical) action 20 years after their last film. Jerome and Brian examine a movie that was a victim of the "dark and gritty" phase that still managed to do many things well as far as a representation and character development. They cover this mixed bag of a movie and definitely didn't want a national doughnut chain's food afterward.
Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie 21.01.2020 43:21
Jerome and Brian go Turbo as they discuss what may be one of the worst superhero movies ever made. It's like an extended version of the television show in the worst ways possible.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Power Rangers: The Movie 14.01.2020 52:56
Jerome and Brian are ready for morphonomal new year as they get into the Power Rangers franchise. It's the first of three episodes discussing the Power Rangers. Find out why Ivan Ooze became pop culture relevant all over again thanks to Apocalypse. Marvel at the awfulness of both the script and CGI.
Aquaman 07.01.2020 56:11
Jerome and Brian go underwater to explore one of the most profitable superhero movies of 2018, a film that continued the DCEU's momentum and took over the holiday season.
Holiday Special 2019 (Into The Spider-Verse & Watchmen 2019) 24.12.2019 2:15:54
It's the holiday season, and listeners get a special treat with a 90 minute discussion of Watchmen featuring Jerome Cusson and special guest Ben Phillips. They discuss one of the best shows of the year and one of the most impactful superhero properties ever created. Then Brian joins Jerome for a discussion of Spider-Man:Into the Spider Verse. Is this finally the film to break the Spider-man panthe...
Venom 17.12.2019 45:00
Jerome and Brian are back to talk about the inexplicably successful Venom movie from last year. Marvel at how a movie with Eddie Brock in a lobster tank and symbiotes making sexy time could make 800 million dollars at the box office.
Ant-Man and the Wasp 10.12.2019 43:49
It's the third sequel in a row as Jerome and Brian look at Infinity War's chaser to discuss its true value and whether or not this movie even needed a villain. Listen to an MCU movie you likely forgot about from last year.
Deadpool 2 03.12.2019 44:39
Jerome and Brian discuss Deadpool 2. Although very popular, there is a split in their feelings about this movie. There's continuing conversation about fridging, and Jerome discusses the sometimes complicated nature of false binaries. A good episode this week as the duo attempts to figure out what will happen next in this franchise.
The Incredibles 2 26.11.2019 47:24
We go all the way back to 2018 to re-evaluate Incredibles 2, a movie that had a lot of expectations to live up to after 14 years. Jerome and Brian may have been disappointed, but that doesn't mean it was all bad. Find out what worked and what didn't about the sequel 14 years in the making.
Dredd 19.11.2019 38:28
Karl Urban decided not to show his face. Lena Hedley gets to steal the show as the primary villain. Perhaps most importantly, the Barksdale gang (at least one member) gets to ride again. Listen to find out why this Dredd movie became a cult hit and probably deserves more love (and possibly a sequel or streaming show).
Judge Dredd 12.11.2019 49:23
Sylvester Stallone IS THE LAW in this movie based off the hit comic. This is the one that did not become a cult hit. The is the Stallone future cop with no Wesley Snipes. Probably would have made a huge difference based on how it turned out. Listen to how everyone claimed a paycheck for this mediocre superhero film.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows 12.11.2019 34:12
Clearly, this movie should have gone back into the shadows, am I right? Find out why pizza falling onto the ground of Madison Square Garden would only be the second biggest disaster to happen in that building and how Laura Linney spent the money she made from this film. Mercifully, our run with this franchise is over.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) 29.10.2019 39:37
This time it's a full reboot as Michael Bay and his producing team dream up a world where the turtles are roided up monsters and April O'Neil is a sex object being gaslit by everyone around here. Oh, and there's white washing and cultural appropriation happening too. Listen to Jerome and Brian get broken by this franchise.
TMNT 22.10.2019 41:07
The turtles are back on the big screen in animated form, and this is sort of a sequel to the previous movies? Jerome and Brian break down a frustrating film that had so much potential but ultimately did not seem to go anywhere. Find out how a film with Laurence Fishburne, Chris Evans, and Patrick Stewart can somehow be boring.
Watchmen (2009) 15.10.2019 1:01:25
It's Zack Snyder's first foray into the superhero genre, and I guess this was his best movie? This is one way to get excited for the upcoming television series as Jerome and Brian break down a faithful adaptation that somehow misses the subtext of what Alan Moore was trying to say.
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