All this month we're diving into some of our favourite movies that wouldn't normally fit into our podcast. This week it's an Andrew pick and we're talking about, 21 Jump Street . We discuss how the movie nails the feeling of brothers, the best supporting cast, and not caring but also being oddly respectful of the source material.
All this month we're doing Andrew and Diana picks and diving into some of our favourite movies that wouldn't normally fit into our podcast. This week is a Diana selection, it's National Treasure. We explore a movie that moves both fast and slow, clues that lead to clues, the truth about the Knights Templar, and how much clothing can you buy for $200. This episode brought to you by Magic Spoon . Magic Spoon is delicious cereal delivered right to your door with flavours like Cocoa, Fruity, Frosted...
It's the last pick of fan voting month and you chose 2012's Dredd . This week we talk about how impressive it is to act through a scowl the whole time, if being on drugs while falling to your death is good or bad, and how to be violent but tasteful.
You voted for it, so this week we're talking about 2005's Fantastic Four . We discuss the Chris Evans of it all, perfect and not so perfect casting, how Doom is just there, and not saving a single person. If you want to vote on next week's episode go to www.fromsuperheroes.com and vote now. This episode is also brought to you by QUIP! The electric toothbrush with a sleek, intuitive design that’s simple to use and comes with a travel cap that doubles as a mirror mount. QUIP’s sensitive vibrations...
We're doing fan polls all this month to determine what we cover on the podcast and this week you shocked us by choosing 1994's The Shadow . We talk about the horrible racism, the best joke ever told, and were they unable to get the rights to use Genghis Khan? If you want to vote on next week's episode go to www.fromsuperheroes.com and vote now. This episode brought to you by Magic Spoon . Magic Spoon is delicious cereal delivered right to your door with flavours like Cocoa, Fruity, Frosted, and ...
You voted for it on our audience poll so this week's episode is all about Iron Man 3 . We talk about Happy solving the movie in minutes, Tony doing gun murders, a surprisingly likeable child, and why does Extremis make you hot?
We're talking about season 1 of Star Trek: Picard so SPOILER WARNING because we discuss how Patrick Stewart's still got it, who needs to get their own show next, whether synths are people, hot incestuous Romulans, and existing on the periphery of a great theme. Special thanks to our friends over at RODE Microphones for sending us their NT-USB Mini and the Wireless Go. If you're looking for premium audio gear that's built to last and easy to use look no further than RODE. They carry a wide select...
It's a movie that's a perfect summary of the 90's, we're talking about Vin Diesel's xXx . We discuss banning rap music, being a friendly badass, crying at walls, and stunts that don't take themselves seriously.
We're talking about Bloodshot this week and if you've liked any other Vin Diesel movie, then you're gonna like this. We break down how a flour truck became cool, flipping around some sexist troupes, keeping some sexist troupes exactly the same, and what makes Vin Diesel an everyman. Special thanks to our friends over at RODE Microphones for sending us their NT-USB Mini and the Wireless Go. If you're looking for premium audio gear that's built to last and easy to use look no further than RODE. Th...
This week we LOSE OUR DAMN MINDS talking about the bananas sequel to Pitch Black , it's The Chronicles Of Riddick . We go on a roller coaster trying to determine if this movie is good or not, discuss Judi Dench as air, why this movie is so thirsty, and how it's also basically the best modern adaptation of MacBeth we've ever seen (for real!) We've partnered with Vincero watches this week and we couldn't be more excited. They believe you deserve to look good and feel good no matter your budget. Vi...
This week we're talking about the movie that launched the career of Vin Diesel, it's Pitch Black . We discuss how this movie changes genres, the merits of not explaining sci-fi elements, how everybody is drunk, and how hard it is to be a single dad in space. Catch Andrew and Diana on Friday, March 20th at Toronto Comic Con as part of their Podcast Stage. We'll be doing a live-episode taping and a podcasting 101 panel. More information at https://www.comicontoronto.com/en/home.html . Hope to see ...
You voted for it, so we're talking about Street Fighter! We're joined by guest Nigel Downer (actor and co-writer of CBC Gem Series Bit Playas ) and we ask the important questions, like why did Bison get his own costume person, why does that gym have an incinerator, and discuss the tragedy that is Charlie. This episode is brought to you by False Idols: A Story of Blood and Light a new fantasy novel by Matt Bresnahan, a story with war, demons, a failed prophecy, rich and complicated characters, du...
He loves chili dogs and he's gotta go fast, it's time for Sonic The Hedgehog . This week we talk about classic 90's Jim Carrey, the improvement to Sonic's looks, family fun, and if this movie has heart. This episode is brought to you by False Idols: A Story of Blood and Light a new fantasy novel by Matt Bresnahan, a story with war, demons, a failed prophecy, rich and complicated characters, duty and responsibility, and the ongoing struggle of the things we owe to the dead (and there’s even a dra...
The title is too long but is the movie just right? This week we're talking about Birds Of Prey: And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn. We discuss how this is two different movies fighting each other, clever weapons, new ideas for fight scenes, and if this is DC's best villain ever. This episode brought to you in part by AMC Networks’ Shudder . Shudder is a premium streaming video service, super-serving members with the best selection in genre entertainment, covering horror, thrill...
We're continuing our celebration of video game movies this week with Super Mario Bros. We break down how some areas of this movie are actually kinda great, how it still sucks in spite of that, and we get confused about John Leguizamo's career. Also we open with a TFS Revisit segment where we talk about the series finale of Arrow! Thanks to our friends over at Vessi Footwear for providing their shoes to the Network. Vessi believes that you shouldn’t have to settle when it comes to your sneakers, ...
We're doing video game movies in the build up to the release of Sonic and this week we're talking about the one and only, Mortal Kombat! We talk the incredible hype up music, the most gif-able moment, and what type of souls Shang Tsung would find most delicious. We've partnered with Vincero watches this week and we couldn't be more excited. They believe you deserve to look good and feel good no matter your budget. Vincero creates exceptionally crafted watches and they do it without breaking the ...
The Crisis On Infinite Earths has concluded and this episode we're talking about episodes 4 and 5 of the CW crossover event. We talk about that shocking cameo, the fun of one Earth, figuring out paragons, and... Gleek!? I guess we're talking about Gleek.
In celebration of the CW Crossover event Crisis On Infinite Earths we're going all the way back to review the Tom Welling Superman cameo from Smallville. We talk about the entirety of Smallville but specifically we rewatched the "10 Best Episodes" of Smallville according to Screen Rant . On this episode we discuss just how thirsty this show was, bad costumes, how unbelievably long Supernatural has been on, and the wild swing from great pilot to brutal finale....
We're celebrating the wonderful cameos from the CW Crossover event by revisiting Brandon Routh's Superman Returns with guest Kyle Hickey ( @kjhickeylol ). We talk about perfect impressions, bad head injuries, honey potting old ladies, and everybody in wigs. This episode brought to you in part by Hawthorne . Hawthorne makes it easy to impress with great smelling cologne and personal care products customized for you. Take their 2-minute quiz and get cologne, bar soap, liquid soap, and deodorant cu...
We’re ending the year with Henry Cavill’s biceps and the new Netflix show, The Witcher ! On this week’s podcast we discuss being respectfully naked, incredible fight scenes, and yes, we have “Toss A Coin To Your Witcher” stuck in our heads. Thanks Jaskier.
We’re here for a good time and a long time as we talk about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and the end of this nine movie ennealogy (a word we looked up because we’re fancy.) On this week’s podcast we discuss the return of fun banter, our differing opinions on that ending, and the part we were supposed to cry but laughed. Looking for a tee with the best nerdy designs by independent artists from around the web? Check out www.TeePublic.com or discover our favourite designs at www.TeePublic.FromS...
The Crisis is finally here! This week we're talking about episodes 1-3 of the Crisis On Infinite Earths . We discuss the idiocy of Lex Luthor, the bravery of Brandon Routh, which cameo was the best, and should we be watching Lucifer??? Looking for a tee with the best nerdy designs by independent artists from around the web? Check out www.TeePublic.com or discover our favourite designs at www.TeePublic.FromSuperheroes.com...
Welcome to the party pals, it's December and that means it's time for Die Hard and the immortal John McClane. On this week's episode: - John McClane is immortal – Die Hard vs. Shawshank Redemption – New genre of action hero – An oddly self-aware moment of the 80’s – Elevator shaft porn – Argyle scenes misremembered – Our pal Al Powell – Hans McGruber – “It’s just a kid doing a prank, now get the tank in there!” – Die Hard Character Alignment – Shout-out to Rolex watches – Return to Trope Corner ...
It's the final season of Arrow and we're talking about it for the first time on the podcast, can you believe that? We're covering Season 8, episodes 1-6. We talk about if the show is ready to end, did flashbacks and forwards overstay their welcome (yes), and what to do with the Glades? We want to give a big thank you to our friends over at NOIZE for sending us their stylish and cruelty-free outerwear. NOIZE jackets make it easy to be elegant, ethical, and very toasty. Featuring 100% polyester, f...
It's season 6 of The Flash and they are building up to The Crisis On Infinite Earths and we do not understand why there are any other plot lines. This week we talk about episodes 1-6 of season 6 and discuss the villain that the writers forgot, the perfect actor whose back is back, and all the ones we miss. We want to give a big thank you to our friends over at NOIZE for sending us their stylish and cruelty-free outerwear. NOIZE jackets make it easy to be elegant, ethical, and very toasty. Featur...
Disney Plus is out there, it exists now, and so does their new show The Mandalorian. We talk this week about this extension of the Star Wars universe, aspect ratio, cool robots, and how the hardest creature to hunt is blergs. Looking for a tee with the best nerdy designs by independent artists from around the web? Check out www.TeePublic.com or discover our favourite designs at www.TeePublic.FromSuperheroes.com...
Hey guys it's our 200th episode! That's a lot of episodes we've done with a lot of goofs, and a lot of analysis and this episode is no exception. We're talking about HBO's Watchmen ( SPOILER WARNING FOR EPISODES 1-3 ). We discuss how squid rain and blue men are the weirder parts of this grounded show, how shockingly relevant this show is today, and how WE ARE TIRED OF EARTH! This episode brought to you in part by Hawthorne . Hawthorne makes it easy to impress with great smelling cologne and pers...
It's the end of the Terminator... trilogy? Question Mark? This week we're talking about Terminator Dark Fate. We break down how this ends the James Cameron trilogy of Terminator movies, alternate timelines and what we're looking for in an apocalyptic leader. This episode brought to you in part by Hawthorne . Hawthorne makes it easy to impress with great smelling cologne and personal care products customized for you. Take their 2-minute quiz and get cologne, bar soap, liquid soap, and deodorant c...
Before we see Terminator Dark Fate we gotta talk about its predecessor, Terminator 2: Judgment Day . We discuss the real hero of the movie, who is the better murder-robot, break down timelines and and create the origin story of a vacuum. Looking for a tee with the best nerdy designs by independent artists from around the web? Check out www.TeePublic.com or discover our favourite designs at www.TeePublic.FromSuperheroes.com...
In Wondery's new series Bad Batch, host Laura Beil (Dr. Death) investigates the multi-billion dollar underregulated industry of stem cell therapy where greed and desperation collide. When a group of patients wind up in a Texas hospital in critical condition, the trail leads back to one stem cell company and its charismatic CEO. What happens when a supposed miracle cure leaves you worse off than before? Listen to Bad Batch at www.wondery.fm/BBTFS
