Victims and Villains

Our Marvel correspondents return to go cosmic with the latest Disney+ series in Ms. Marvel. From cosplay to the MCU, actress Iman Vellani, embodies the spirit of the 21st Century Hero. In this episode, we’ll discuss Kamala Khan’s origin, what the series means for Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel films, the MCU moving forward and more! If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling...

Yo-ho-ho a pirates life is for us as we dive back into our Depp Dive series with Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Twitch streamers, Justin () & Heather ( https://linktr.ee/Keylimepixie_) Moe, join us to sail the high seas on this swashbuckling adventure. Along the way we talk about cosplaying, the franchise’s unique journey throughout the seven cinematic seas, nostalgia, dep...

Ride the thunder as Thor returns for the fourth adventure with Thor: Love and Thunder. Chris Hemsworth’s is the first O.G. Avengers member to get a fourth entry past the initial trilogy. Allen and Josh open up the bifrost to discuss the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Along the way they discuss the return of Natalie Portman to the universe, Taika Waititi’s directing choices, the...

We go to infinity and beyond as we discuss the latest addition to the Toy Story franchise in Lightyear. Chris Evans trades the iconic shield of Captain America in for a the traditional Space Commander suit of Buzz Lightyear. The developer of Weather Wings Beard Company, Jacob Gunther, joins us to discuss the nostalgia of the franchises, the importance of embracing healthy community, breaking gener...

Welcome back to Hourglass Cinema - a variety show from Victims and Villains. In this episode, we discuss the legacy of Tim Sale. Sale had a prolific career in comics. Delivering a gothic approach to iconic characters like Batman, Captain America, Wolverine and more. What is your favorite Tim Sale story? If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, a...

Welcome back to Hourglass Cinema - a variety show from Victims and Villains. In this episode, we discuss the documentary The Human Trial. The documentary follows the lives of a few individuals who have Type-1 diabetes, their mental health journey and the experimental trials to cure the disease. Captain Nostalgia is joined by Ronald Webster; a friend who has the disease. Hear how this movie impacte...

If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth! This episode of Victims and Villains is written by J...

Alex Garland returns to the heart of horror for arguably his boldest offering to date in Men. Captain Nostalgia and Joshua Howell decode this strange fever dream nightmare. During our journey, we will address the film’s mental health themes, its haunting third act, the importance of knowing the signs of suicide and much more. Check out our spoiler-free review: https://bit.ly/vicmen22 . Find out mo...

Chris from Streaming Things & Movies are Therapy ( https://linktr.ee/streamingthings) joins us to discuss his love of film, podcasting and the Netflix series, Stranger Things. Even more than that, Chris vulnerably shares his struggle with alcohol and substance abuse over the years. More importantly, he chronicles his road to sobriety and what the last decade of staying clean has meant for him as a...

It’s another Friday the 13th holiday and it’s time to journey back to Camp Crystal Lake. However, this time around we are taking a senior boat trip to Manhattan and Jason Voorhees just might along for the journey. TikTok personality, Special Kay, joins to discuss 1989’s Friday the 13th: Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan. Anthony Ripo returns to navigate this late 80s slasher with Capt. Nostalgia. a...

Doctor Strange isn’t the only one jumping into the multiverse! For this special episode, we’re crossing over with our friends over at You Have to Watch This Podcast to discuss the latest chapter into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Though, at this point, it should be called the Marvel Cinematic Multiverse. Journey with us as we navigate the finale of Moon Knight, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of...

In this exciting third chapter of Matthew A. Basile's Emotion-All saga, Fear and Luna's budding romantic relationship gets off to a rocky start. It is further complicated by Sorrow's vendetta against Gloom. The cast features Gabe Castro as Person, Kat Kushin as Sorrow, Valarie Stack Dodge as Luna, Cam Smith as Fear (Male), Steven Szczytko as Gloom, Logan Shirley as Doubt, Jessica Apeldorn as Fear...

Before we jump into the multiverse of madness, we’re stepping back into 2016’s Doctor Strange. The O.G. Benedict Cumberbatch movie tells the origin story of the sorcerer supreme. Ctach our thoughts on his first solo outing. Plus our mid-season thoughts on Moon Knight, Thor: Love and Thunder trailer and much mroe. Grab your tickets now for Horrific Hope 2022 Film Festival: https://bit.ly/hh22tix ....

The filmmakers behind Just Like You: Anxiety and Depression ( https://bit.ly/424film) join us to discuss the stories that inspired the film. Not to mention how their own struggles with anxiety and depression have affected their family lives, careers and social lives. Thanks to the film’s writer-director Jen Greenstreet, Hilaire Philips from The Pierson Project ( https://bit.ly/424hil) & news ancho...

Matthew Basile(co-host of the V&V spin-off podcast Animind) guest hosts this episode of Victims & Villains. Matthew talks about the YA novel Goode Oliver Dooley and The Palace of Keepers Book 1 with the author Gerrad R. Bohl. Gerrad's book is a fantasy story for children and adults young at heart in the vein of such classics as Harry Potter, Bridge to Terabithia, and A Series of Unfortunate Events...

Welcome back to Hourglass Cinema - a variety show from Victims and Villains. In this episode, we sit down with Rich Ragsdale. He is the director behind the folk horror movie, The Long Night. Rich talks to us about his latest movie, his animation career and much more. You can pick up your copy of The Long Night, beginning April 5th, 2022 from Well Go Entertainment. Check out our review here: https:...

It took two years to get here. Some of us believed it was a myth but Jared Leto’s Morbius has finally arrived and we take a bite out of it. Allen and Josh dissect if the wait for the latest Sony-Marvel movie was worth it. Join our Marvel guys as they navigate this strange early 2000s vampire flick, our initial thoughts on the Moon Knight pilot, the strange nature of Sony’s future plans and much mo...

In this episode, we discuss a form of depression that doesn’t get dressed nearly enough in postpartum. Captain Nostalgia sits down with Kate Webster to discuss her own past with postpartum, defining what it is, the warning sides and more. If you or someone you know currently experiencing postpartum depression, consider these resources: Support Groups like La Leche League. The Dovetail Project ( ht...

Whether you came to rock or walk really slow on the beach we got you covered. Adam Stovall, writer/director of A Ghost Waits, joins us to discuss the Hulu series, Pam and Tommy. In this episode, we discuss the incredible performances from Lily James and Sebastian Stan, the impact of one video, the importance of self-worth and much more. You can catch Adam’s movie at our film festival, Horrific Hop...

Batman finds a new host with a new timeline and a new actor taking up the cowl. This time, Robert Pattinson leads the charge against corruption in Gotham City. Stuart G. Robertson ( https://bit.ly/419guest) joins to help navigate their masterful three-hour epic from Matt Reeves including a Zodiac killer take on The Riddler, hopes for the future, coping with scars, and much more. Plus, we sit down...

Do you really want to taste it? We find out how far we’ll go for peace in this season one breakdown of Peacemaker. Grab your eagle of peace branded artillery and helmets as we face off against an alien invasion, generational racism and much more. We break down every character’s journey throughout the season, the now iconic opening now, what this means for the DCEU movie forward and more. If you or...

Rev up your chainsaws and forget everything past 1974 because we’re talking about David Blue Garcia’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Taking inspiration from 2018’s Halloween ( https://bit.ly/vicep156) , this legacy sequel brings back “the o.g” cast without bringing back the O.G. cast. In this episode, we travel to Harlow, Texas with Andy Mavra, of Love What I Love ( https://bit.ly/385guest) , to address...

Our Marvel team, Josh and Allen, jump into hyperdrive to the other side of Disney in a galaxy far, far away for The Book of Boba Fett. Find out how we felt about the latest chapter in the Star Wars empire and the latest Disney+ original series. Does it live up to the success of its predecessor The Mandalorian? Find out in this two hour epic episode! If you or someone you know is reading this right...

Welcome to Hourglass Cinema; a variety show from Victims and Villains. On this episode, we're sitting down with the editor, producer and director of the documentary, Surviving Pulse: Life After a Mass Shooting. Find out how the film speaks to PTSD, the aftermath of media and much more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-...

We travel back to the 17th-Century to discuss the latest movie from the controversial Paul Verhoeven. The director of Showgirls ( https://bit.ly/vicep330) returns to tell the true story of a lesbian nun who spoke to God. Kelly Reynolds from Boobies and Noobies ( https://bit.ly/330guest) discusses the film's use of religion, deconstructing some misunderstandings, proving the film is more than its s...