Episode 200! It's amazing how quickly we got here when it took us so long to get to episode 100. And since episode 100 was The Dark Knight, it only seemed fitting to do the final film of Christopher Nolan's Batman Trilogy: The Dark Knight Rises (100 episodes in between part 2 and 3 is ridiculous, we know, and part of the reason why we've started doing franchise movies back-to-back). After the untimely demise of Heath Ledger, Christopher Nolan and his brother Jonathan had to re-work their origina...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 200
Justin and Stew's most anticipated movie of 2024 (and 2023!) is upon us. The follow-up to the critically acclaimed Dune. Once again directed by Denis Villeneuve, Dune: Part Two picks up right where the first movie ended and completes the story originally told by Frank Herbert. At 166 minutes, did Villeneuve and company do the science-fiction masterpiece justice? Did it meet Justin and Stew's expectations? Check out what they think (joined by our friend Alex Thomas) and let us know what you think...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 199
Not including the Deadpool movies, this is the last of the X-Men films. Trying once again to tell the Dark Phoenix story that was mishandled in X-Men: The Last Stand, this movie doesn't do a great job of it either. Will Jean Grey ever get her story told correctly? Is there anything redeeming about this movie? Check out what the guys think and let us know what you think of X-Men: Dark Phoenix! Cinema Heroes YouTube Instagram...
Mar 01, 2024•36 min•Ep. 198
Here it is. The long-awaited R rated Wolverine film. Justin and Stew have been waiting to talk about this movie and brought along Alex for the ride. James Mangold follows up The Wolverine with his take on Old Man Logan. Mutants are practically extinct, Professor X has been having psychic seizures in his old age, and Logan finds himself caught between a shady organization and the little girl they seem to be hunting! This was originally going to be Hugh Jackman's swan song for the character, and w...
Feb 23, 2024•52 min•Ep. 197
We're continuing the X-Men franchise with the fourth Bryan Singer directed film, which sees the live-action introduction of one of the best X-Men villains: Apocalypse! Does the movie do the character justice? We're also introduced to some younger versions of familiar characters: Jean Grey, Cyclops, and Nightcrawler. How does this film hold up against First Class and Days of Future Past? What do you think of X-Men: Apocalypse? Cinema Heroes YouTube Instagram...
Feb 16, 2024•37 min•Ep. 196
The final Pirates franchise finds Jack Sparrow all washed up and facing a deadly foe: The ghostly Captain Salazar. Barbossa is also back and doing better than ever (for a while). Will and Elizabeth's son Henry joins the crew along with Carina, an intelligent woman whose goal is similar to that of Henry's. Does the franchise end on a good note or does it fall flat? Check out what the guy's think and be sure to let us know what you think of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales! Cinema ...
Feb 09, 2024•56 min•Ep. 195
The fourth Pirates film brings a new director to the franchise. Rob Marshall is now at the helm and introduces us to a few new characters: Blackbeard (Ian McShane) and Angelica (Penelope Cruz). Johnny Depp returns, of course, as Jack Sparrow and Geoffrey Rush is back as Barbossa. Is the film better than the previous two films, which were considered by some to be too long and overstuffed? Check out what the guys think and let us know what you think of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides! ...
Feb 02, 2024•31 min•Ep. 194
The third film in Gore Verbinski's Pirates trilogy is the longest and most epic, but is it any good? Following the events of Dead Man's Chest, the gang must rescue Jack Sparrow from Davey Jones' Locker in order to bring together the nine Pirate Lords for the Brethren Court. There's a lot going on in this movie. It's jam packed, so grab your bottle of rum and relax as you listen to the guys discuss the movie. Be sure to let us know what you think of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End! Cinem...
Jan 26, 2024•41 min•Ep. 193
Today we're talking about one of the best animated DC movies ever released. This one came out back in 2011 and stars Bruce Greenwood as Batman, Jensen Ackles as the mysterious Red Hood (who now plays Batman in the current animated movies) and John DiMaggio as The Joker. What makes this movie work so well? Check out the episode and hear what the guys think and be sure to let us know what you think of Batman: Under the Red Hood! Cinema Heroes YouTube Instagram...
Jan 19, 2024•42 min•Ep. 192
We've returned to the X-Men franchise as we talk about the seventh installment! This movie brings back old cast members with new cast members in a time-travel adventure that is a ton of fun. To ensure the survival of their race, Logan is sent back in time to stop Mystique from an assassination attempt. He's going to need some help from a younger, very different, Professor X as well as Magneto. How does Days of Future Past rank among the other X-Men films? Check out what the guys think (John join...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 191
Stew and Justin are big Zack Snyder fans and were eagerly anticipating the release of his new movie, Rebel Moon! So much so that Stew even put Part Two on his list of Most Anticipated Movies before Part One had even been released! Originally planned as a Star Wars movie, Snyder reworked it to be an original story released on Netflix. There's a longer director's cut coming, but how does the PG-13 version fare? Check out what the guys think and let us know what you think of Rebel Moon: Part One - ...
Jan 05, 2024•51 min•Ep. 190
It's that time of year again where we look ahead to the new year and discuss which movies we are most looking forward to! Join us as we talk about a lot of sequels! Seriously, 2024 is going to be the year of the sequel (or prequel). Which movies are you looking forward to the most? Let us know! Cinema Heroes YouTube Instagram...
Dec 29, 2023•46 min•Ep. 189
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! This year for our Christmas episode, we chose the John Hughes/Chris Columbus classic Home Alone! The movie that turned Macaulay Culkin into a household name and made every kid hope that two bumbling burglars would try to come into their home so they could spring some traps on them! How does this film hold up after 33 years? Check it out and listen to Justin confuse Home Alone for Home Alone 2 when he talks about the plane tickets. And be sure to let u...
Dec 22, 2023•48 min•Ep. 188
Stew and Alex discuss the second film in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise: Dead Man's Chest! With new villains and creatures (the Kraken!) the second film ups the ante and spectacle, but does it work as a complete film? Check out what the guys think and let us know what you think of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest! Cinema Heroes YouTube Instagram...
Dec 15, 2023•51 min•Ep. 187
Once upon a time, James Gunn was fired by Marvel, hired by DC and then re-hired by Marvel. Who else could direct a Guardians of the Galaxy movie? It's hard to imagine someone else filling his shoes and I suppose Marvel thought the same thing. Following the events of Endgame and the Disney+ Christmas special, our Guardians find themselves racing to save a vital member of their crew and coming head to head with The High Evolutionary. And Adam Warlock. And The High Evolutionary's mad scientist crea...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 186
And this is it. We've made it to the end of our Harry Potter marathon. The eighth film, which is based on the second half of the seventh book, brings everything to an exciting climax. A break-in (and out) at Gringott's! Dumbledore's brother! A battle at Hogwarts! How does the series finale stand up against the other seven films in the franchise? What do you think of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two? Cinema Heroes YouTube Instagram...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 185
It's the beginning of the end. The first half of the final book was released at the end of 2010 and we have everyone in this movie, including a bunch of new characters. Also we have everyone here for this episode! Join Justin, Stew, Alex and Janelle as they discuss the seventh installment of the amazing Harry Potter franchise and tell us what YOU think of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part One! Cinema Heroes YouTube Instagram...
Nov 17, 2023•56 min•Ep. 184
Things are starting to get dark! Our Harry Potter marathon continues with the sixth installment. No sign of Voldemort in this movie but we are introduced to a couple new characters: Professor Slughorn and Luna Lovegood! Dumbledore needs Harry's help and just who is the Half-Blood Prince? What do YOU think of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince? Cinema Heroes YouTube Instagram...
Nov 10, 2023•59 min•Ep. 183
We're back with our Harry Potter marathon! In the fifth installment, Voldemort is back and there's a new headmaster at Hogwarts! Based on the longest book in the series, this movie was the shortest installment (until Deathly Hallows Part Two was released). Did they cut too much out? Let us know what YOU think of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! Cinema Heroes YouTube Instagram...
Nov 03, 2023•59 min•Ep. 182
Taking a small break from our Harry Potter marathon to include a Halloween movie! Considered one of the best horror films of all time, the guys discuss Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Stephen King's The Shining! King famously dislikes this movie, but he may be the only one. The guys talk about its influence and amazing imagery and how it holds up 43 years later! What do YOU think of The Shining? Stew's short film The Drifter . Cinema Heroes YouTube Instagram...
Oct 27, 2023•55 min•Ep. 181
The fourth Harry Potter film finds Harry in over his head as he's entered to compete in the Tri-Wizard Tournament! We get a glimpse at some of the other Witchcraft and Wizardry schools from around the world, the Quidditch cup and dragons!! Joining us this week (and for the rest of the Harry Potter films) is Justin's sister, Janelle! This one tends to be a favorite, so see what they think and let us know what YOU think of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire! Cinema Heroes YouTube Instagram...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 180
We continue our Harry Potter marathon with the third installment: The Prisoner of Azkaban! Harry finds himself battling dementors and being sought out by the infamous (and titular) escaped prisoner of Azkaban. Why would Sirius Black want to kill Harry? And how is Hermione taking so many classes?? What do YOU think of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban? Cinema Heroes YouTube Instagram...
Oct 13, 2023•54 min•Ep. 179
Let the Harry Potter marathon begin! We've already discussed The Sorcerer's Stone so we begin our marathon with the second Harry Potter film: The Chamber of Secrets! Directed by Chris Columbus and featuring a couple of new faces at Hogwarts, Harry finds himself uncovering a dark secret below Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Justin had to sit this one out so Stew is joined by our friend Alex Thomas for this episode! Cinema Heroes YouTube Instagram...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 178
Released on the heels of Disney's The Emperor's New Groove and just before Lilo & Stitch was Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Starring Michael J. Fox as Milo Thatch, a linguist obsessed with the legend of the lost city of Atlantis, he embarks on a wild adventure with a crazy cast of characters. How does this Disney film hold up against some of the other 2D animated adventures? Join the guys as they discuss it (Justin watches it for the first time!) and let us know what you think of Atlantis: The L...
Sep 29, 2023•51 min•Ep. 177
You've heard Stew and Justin both mention how much they love Dune, so now it's time to discuss it in detail. Originally set to be released in October 2020, the movie was delayed a whole year, being released in October of 2021, taking The Batman's original release date. It was worth the wait. Justin's read the book (no spoilers though) and Stew hasn't. Find out what they like about this movie and how much they're looking forward to Part 2! What do YOU think of Dune? Cinema Heroes YouTube Instagra...
Sep 22, 2023•58 min•Ep. 176
Delayed due to the Covid pandemic, Shang-Chi was pushed back from its original release date in 2020 to 2021. Marvel's first superhero of Asian descent was met with critical praise (and audiences loved it, too) and ushered in Phase Four (although technically Phase Four started with WandaVision, Black Widow was the first feature film but since it's a prequel...). Where does it land within the MCU ranking? Check out what the guys think and let us know what you think of Shang-Chi and the Legend of t...
Sep 15, 2023•58 min•Ep. 175
Before The Incredibles and Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, Brad Bird directed the much beloved The Iron Giant. Set in 1957, just after the Sputnik satellite was launched, young Hogarth Hughes finds and befriends a giant robot man. Trying to keep a giant robot a secret is no small order, especially when a government agent comes knocking. The Iron Giant has developed a cult status and the guys discuss whether or not it holds up. What do YOU think of The Iron Giant? Cinema Heroes YouTube Inst...
Sep 08, 2023•41 min•Ep. 174
Here we are. The final Michael Bay directed Transformers film. What to say...? Well, um, it's a movie. It has Transformers in it. Mark Wahlberg is also in it. And Anthony Hopkins for some reason. Mind of a Nerd joins the guys to discuss this unique piece of art. What do YOU think of Transformers: The Last Knight? Let us know! Tyler AKA Mind of a Nerd Cinema Heroes YouTube Instagram...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 173
In 2015, Fox rebooted Marvel's first family but it was less than stellar. Studio interference plagued the film and the final result is a superhero movie that is utterly forgettable. Still, are there some redeeming qualities to this version of the Fantastic Four? Check out what the guys think and let us know what you think of Fant4stic! Cinema Heroes YouTube Instagram...
Aug 25, 2023•55 min•Ep. 172
Continuing the New 52 DC Animated movies marathon brings 2017's Justice League Dark up next. We are introduced to new characters like John Constantine, Zatanna, Deadman, The Demon Etrigan and Swamp Thing. This was the second R rated DC animated film (after Batman: The Killing Joke) and the first film in the New 52 universe to be rated R. Does it deserve that rating? Check out what the guys think of the movie and let us know what YOU think of Justice League Dark! Cinema Heroes YouTube Instagram T...
Aug 18, 2023•43 min•Ep. 171
