Victims and Villains

What Lies Below is now playing in select theaters, is available on VOD and all major digital platforms. Captain Nostalgia sat down with co-writer/director, Braden Duemmler, to discuss the creative process, the research process, the visual process and more behind the movie. Check out our review now: https://bit.ly/vwlbelow If you or someone you know is reading this right now and you are struggling...

There is nothing super about these heroes, or this world. In this super crossover with our friends, You Have to Watch This Podcast ( https://bit.ly/347guest) , we’re talking about the first two seasons of The Boys. Whether you want more Homelander, Spice Girls prep talks, or to create villains; we’re covering the entirety of the craziness. The Boys has more to offer than just superheroes. It offer...

Demons aren't just something filmmakers bring to the big screen or authors to the page. Our recent coverage of The Exorcist, inspired this pair of episodes where we sit down with a real pastor to talk about the real activity & intent of demons. In this first part, we are defining our own personal experience with the demonic, what it means exactly to be possessed and more. Before The Exorcist was a...

In Part Two of our Demons and Mental Health episode we are sitting down once again with Pastor Ronnie Webster to answer your questions. The argument of the demonic and religious is often a debate of whether or not it's real. We're answering your questions on best resources to find those answers, what role the church should play into the grand scheme of things and much more. Before The Exorcist was...

What an excellent day for an exorcism…and equally a nice day for a podcast as we sit down to talk with Dana and Blair Webb, the creators behind Fright Night Sketches, to talk about The Exorcist. Continuously hailed as one of the scariest movies of all time; this Linda Blair led movie offers so much more than a few scares. In this episode, we discuss our own history with the movie, what this movie...

When we finised our episode on The Exorcist, we weren’t quite done talking about the supernatural - just yet. Thanks to our friends over at Shudder, we’re talking about all the behind the scenes insanity of The Exoricst. William Friedkin sat down for a candid, in-depth documentary on the process of page to screen for his magnum opus in Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist. We’re talking...

Rev up your hell cycle and grab your chains because we're talking about both the Nicolas Cage Ghost Riders movies on this supersized episode of The Cage Corner Podcast. Whether you are a fan of the first, the second or hate them both; there is a lot of discussion that these movies bring to the table. The handling of the mythology is sometimes questioned and we're talking about it all. Warning our...

What happens when the moon hits your eyes? They say that's amore. Well, it changed things forever when Cher met Nicolas Cage in the 1987 movie, Moonstruck. This romantic comedy was the breakout role for Cage and turned Cher into an Academy Award Winning actress. In this episode of our spin off, The Cage Corner Podcast, we are professing our love for the rom-com genre, Nic Cage and the delightful s...

Norman Bates once said that we all go a little mad and we’re stepping deep into the world of madness for this episode. The year is 1994 and the world is anxiously awaiting a new brand new novel from Sutter Cane. Imagine the same hysteria around a new MCU movie. One of John Carpenter’s hidden gems comes in the guise of In the Mouth of Madness; in which that hysteria takes the spotlight. We’re not s...

Heat the stove and grab your aprons because we’re talking about Chef on this episode of Victims and Villains! 2014’s Chef proves that a toxic workplace can affect relationships, marriages, mental health and more. On this podcast we have more than enough experience. We’re joined by former chef Abigail Bardwell to chronicle the best Thanksgiving dish, life within a kitchen, workplace toxicity and mo...

Jason is back for another Friday the 13th; as are Captain Nostalgia & Anthony Ripo. When 1984 promised that Friday the 13th had its final chapter, we thought that was the last we'd see of Jason Voorhees. Is it though? Part 5 promises A New Beginning and it's not entirely what you're thinking. Join us as we discuss the film’s relationship to Halloween 3, the controversial behind the scenes trivia,...

Whether you are currently single, dating, divorced or are in the friend zone - we all have relationships. All those relationships carry some degree of impact on our mental health. While you wouldn't think Ryan Reynolds in a fat suit, or Michael Bolton starter kit, could be deep; the cult classic, Just Friends, offers not only an entertaining movie and genuinely hilarious comedy. It says a lot abou...

Mark got the opportunity to interview Rony Patel, the director of Chop Chop. They discussed the details of the movie, Rony's experience with the film industry, and some his favorite directors. You won't want to miss this fun conversation. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and you are struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, messag...

Hope you like gold as much as we do and as much as Goldfinger does. While we are mourning the loss of Sir Sean Connery, we look back at one of his most iconic roles in James Bond. Two novice Bond viewers make connections to other pop culture properties who were inspired by Bond; specifically this 1964 movie. Goldfinger is home to some of the series most famous sequences, characters and gadgets. So...

Nicolas Cage has garnered a reputation over the years for being an over the top performer. The source of that insanity is 1988's Vampire's Kiss. In this double feature of Nicolas Cage, we look at this crazy horror comedy that boasted the career of a young Nicolas Cage. Plus, also gave us one of the greatest memes of our generation. Then we fast forward to the year 2015 to look at the movie, Pay th...

As the blood dries on the wall and windows, remember: YOU'RE NEXT...because we're talking about the 2011 slasher, home invasion horror movie of the same name. Adam Wingard's You're Next has been hailed as a staple to the modern horror movie genre. Whether or not we agree with that statement remains to be seen. This movie did give us some phenomenal gags, a terrific performance from Sherni Vinson a...

It's hard to live in the shadow of another. The American classic novel, Rebecca, first found life in the celebrated Alfred Hitchcock classic. Once again, it finds a resurgence with a new Netflix. This Gothic romance holds a hint of psychological horror close to its chest as it tells the story of a woman finding love. We celebrate Rebecca because of its subtle approach to mental health, finding a n...

Ah, what could have been. Did you know that we were close to a 1990s Superman movie? Did you know that it would have saw Nicolas Cage, of all people, taking on the cape of the Man of Steel? The movie would have brought the famous story line of The Death of Superman to life. It would have given us our first live action version of Brainac and Doomsday respectively. To make it even crazier, it would...

Say his name five times...we dare you! No, we double-dog dare you to. While Jason, Michael, Freddy, Pinhead & Leatherface were miles deep into their sequels; Tony Todd's hook-wielding, bee-stinging myth of a man was stepping into arguably one of the genre's most important films. 1992's Candyman dared to discuss racism, slavery and even how the horror genre treated people of color and women alike....

What would you do to get the ultimate video game experience? How about the ultimate horror experience? Edward Furlong would apparently go fairly far. School of Schlock, hosts Tom & Ryan, join us to talk about the 1994 cult classic, Brainscan. Through understanding this cult classic, we're talking about own beginnings within the genre of horror, the genre's problematic portrayal of women, the impor...

On this episode, we discuss the first season of The Mandalorian. I have spoken. Joshua Howell and Josh "Captain Nostalgia" Burkey discuss their favorite moments of the season of the Disney Plus series, the cultural phenomenon of The Child (or Baby Yoda, which ever you prefer), where the series fits into the larger narrative of the Star Wars Universe and more. If you or someone you know is reading...

1,2…Freddy’s coming for you. 3,4…Better lock your door and grab your headphones. We’re talking about the original nightmare maker in the Wes Craven classic, A Nightmare on Elm Street. Twitch Streamer, Jagger Jaw ( https://bit.ly/guest334) joins us to discuss the great Robert Englund, the wondrous practical effects, film trivia and so much more. If you want more Freddy madness, and want to help us...

We’re conjuring up something spooky for this episode to talk about the coming of age, witch movie, The Curse of Audrey Earnshaw. The movie is now available on VOD and all digital platforms. Though before we get to some spells, we’re talking with Rosa Parra, LatinX Lens podcast ( http://bit.ly/333guest) . Rosa opens up about the need for diversity in film critique & podcasting alike and film recomm...

Have you ever wondered what a Martial Arts movie would be like under the direction of Tommy Wiseau? Yes, the director of The Room. Look no further than Invincible Dragon. This movie is a camp classic silently waiting in the wings. It’s not only campy but equally nostalgic. Serving as a love letter to the Kung Fu films of the 1960s. Captain Nostalgia and our editor-in-chief, Cam Smith, break down t...

Horror legend, Lin Shaye, is sitting down with us to talk about her new movie, The Call. Which you can get your tickets for right now, right here: https://thecallmovie.com/ . You’ll find that Ms. Shaye has a lot in common with Fred Rogers. Plus, we’re giving away five digital copies of Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time for the Play Station 4. To find out how, simply listen to the episode ;) For o...