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The Villain Was Right

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Comedians Craig Fay and Rebecca Reeds view Movies and TV from the villain's perspective and dare to ask if they were really all that bad. Podcast Produced by Andrew Ivimey for The From Superheroes Network.
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84: Iron Man 2 (with Andrew Ivimey)

Ivan Vanko, the impoverished son of an immigrant, returns to the United States to face Tony Stark, the corrupt billionaire who has profited off inventions stolen from Ivan’s father. Now in order to set things right Ivan must team up with Tony’s business rival, Justin Hammer, and show the world why power should not be wielded by just one man. With guest Andrew Ivimey (@Ivimey) Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, Y...

Apr 30, 20201 hr 11 minEp. 84

83: Flight of the Navigator (1986)

When a missing child shows up eight years after his disappearance, with no memories of what happened, Dr. Faraday is given a mere 48 hours to get to the bottom of the mystery. Faraday quickly discovers evidence of cruel experiments being done on the boy. Experiments the kidnapper desperately wants to finish. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices...

Apr 23, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 83

82: Friends

Phoebe, a formerly homeless musician, befriends a group of selfish and misguided twenty-somethings in order to provide them moral guidance and show them what really matters in life. But she has her work cut out for her especially with Ross: a whiny, immature man-child who consistently lets himself be manipulated into making the worst decisions possible. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comi...

Apr 16, 20201 hr 15 minEp. 82

81: Mr and Mrs Smith (2005)

John and Jane Smith are model employees but when they start to bring their marital problems to work their respective bosses don’t know what to do. Faced with no other options the bosses form an unlikely partnership and hatch a wacky scheme to get the two-love birds back together. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Apr 09, 20201 hr 6 minEp. 81

80: Ratatouille

For nearly two years Chef Skinner has paid tribute to his dear friend and business partner Gusteau by keeping his eponymous gourmet restaurant afloat and its rag-tag kitchen staff employed. But Skinner suddenly finds himself ousted by Gusteau’s illegitimate son Linguini: a bumbling and inexperienced simpleton, who causes a rat infestation and drives the business into the ground. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts...

Apr 02, 20201 hr 26 minEp. 80

79: Horrible Bosses

Employees at many local businesses are shocked to discover that their bosses have been targeted for murder in a bizarre plot hatched by three drinking buddies who hated their jobs. Now the staff must all come together and attempt to understand how this could happen and why someone they talked to every day would resort to murder over trying to find a new job. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web...

Mar 26, 20201 hr 6 minEp. 79

78: Hercules (with Chris Sandiford)

While his brothers party it up by the pool and in their penthouse suite, Hades is stuck in the basement doing the hard work required to maintain their lifestyle. When presented with a once in a lifetime opportunity to take over for his free-loading siblings he jumps at the chance but must first deal with his troublesome and self-centered nephew. With special guest Chris Sandiford (@OhChris) Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for m...

Mar 19, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 78

77: I, Robot

After years of research and planning Viki is finally in a position to make the world a better, safer place for all humanity. But not everyone is happy with the changes including a paranoid cop who harasses and assaults Viki and her friends in an attempt to keep things the way they are. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Mar 12, 20201 hr 12 minEp. 77

76: Aquaman

King Orm is the popular and charismatic leader of Atlantis who has rallied his kingdom to take decisive action against climate change. Little does Orm realize there are insidious forces, working in his own inner circle, plotting to maintain the status quo at any cost. Now to unite his kingdom and save the planet from environmental destruction Orm must first stop his reckless, naïve, and dangerously unqualified half-brother Arthur from seizing the crown. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for t...

Mar 05, 20201 hr 15 minEp. 76

75: Pitch Perfect 2

When German a cappella group Das Sound Machine gets a call to be a last-minute replacement on a national tour of the US they jump at the chance to bring their unique, high energy and meticulously choreographed act to a new audience. But the gig comes at a cost as they find themselves hounded by the Bellas -a group of bitter and resentful college girls who were booted from the tour for unprofessional behavior. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSu...

Feb 27, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 75

74: Wedding Crashers (with Adrian Cronk)

When two strangers show up at the wedding of his future sister-in-law, Sack Lodge is justifiably suspicious. But when the men are able to manipulate their way into spending the weekend with the affluent Clearly family things escalate quickly. Lodge must contend with a mysterious poisoning, a potentially fatal hunting “accident” and a man with a disturbing and persistent interest in his fiancé. Can Lodge solve the mystery of who these men are and what they want before it’s too late? With special ...

Feb 20, 202059 minEp. 74

73: Ready Or Not (2019)

Mr. LeBail is a patient and reasonable man but when the wealthy and incompetent Le Domas family refuses to settle a gambling debt he must resort to extreme measures. To settle the score he recruits the wide eyed Grace, who has recently married into the family, to slowly tear the Le Domas’ apart and bring their corrupt empire crumbling to the ground. Also, Craig “Le Bails” on his argument about 10 minutes in. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSup...

Feb 13, 20201 hr 6 minEp. 73

72: How I Met Your Mother (with Luba Magnus)

An old man tells his children about their mother but as they slowly become aware of missing details, conflicting events and a series of bad relationships they begin to suspect that Ted Mosby is not the decent man he says he is. Now they must seek out a copy of a damning video called “The Wedding Bride” and track down their uncle Barney to get the real story of what happened all those years ago. With special guest Luba Magnus (Insta @DrawnUpComedy , Youtube /LubaMagnus) Edited by Andrew Ivimey an...

Feb 06, 20201 hr 11 minEp. 72

71: The Wizard Of Oz

Following the sudden and unexpected death of the Witch of the East the tenuous truce holding the kingdom of Oz together is broken. Now the Witch of the West must avenge her sister’s murder and defend Oz from the tyrannical Wizard by obtaining a magical object possessed by the dangerous foreign assassin sent to kill her. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about you...

Jan 30, 20201 hrEp. 71

70: Star Trek 2 Wrath Of Khan (with Hisham Kelati)

Following the death of his wife on a hostile alien planet Khan Noonien Singh seeks revenge against the arrogant military commander who marooned them there. But as he faces off against the bloated and incompetent Admiral, he discovers that getting justice for his people involves not just death, but also new life. With special guest Hisham Kelati (@HishamKelati) Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, w...

Jan 23, 20201 hr 8 minEp. 70

69: Mary Poppins

Desperate to fill the position of Nanny for his two children Mr. Banks must settle for the only applicant: the cheery and charismatic Mary Poppins. But soon there are hints she is not who she seems as his children begin telling tales of “tea parties on the ceiling” and rooftop liaisons with strange men dressed in black. Mr. Banks himself is not immune to Mary’s manipulation as his head fills with nonsense words and is left doubting his own sanity. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the Fro...

Jan 16, 20201 hr 13 minEp. 69

68: Catch Me If You Can

Frank Abagnale Jr. is a notorious con-man who has endangered lives by impersonating an airline pilot, a doctor and a lawyer. He’s stolen millions and ruined the lives of countless women and now FBI agent Carl Hanratty must track him down and bring him to justice by giving him a government job, with benefits and a corner office. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more a...

Jan 09, 202057 minEp. 68

67: Office Space (with Leonard Chan)

Bill Lumbergh is trying to get his company and his clients ready for Y2K but spends most of his time dealing with problem employee Peter Gibbons who is frequently absent, refuses to work and destroys company property. But when consultants recommend Peter be promoted rather than fired it’s the least of Bill’s problems as he must investigate missing money and a mysterious fire. With special guest Leonard Chan (@TheLeonardChan) Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. ...

Jan 02, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 67

66: My Best Friend's Girl

It’s villains all the way down when Alexis must choose between two men: Dustin, the self-proclaimed “nice guy” who harasses her at work and secretly hired a man to be mean to her; and Tank, a cruel, crude and insulting man who exposed himself to her mother at a family wedding. At no point does she realize there is a third, better option, which is NONE OF THE ABOVE. Burn this movie to the ground. It is awful. We're so sorry. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. V...

Dec 26, 201957 minEp. 66

65: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

All Todd and Margo want for Christmas is a quiet holiday together filled with wine and each other’s company. Little do they realize their maniac neighbor has his own twisted ideas of how to spend the holidays and sets out on a campaign of harassment and terror that will push their marriage to the limits. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Dec 19, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 65

64: Labyrinth

Jareth has spent his life giving a home to orphaned and unwanted children and filling their lives with singing, dancing, and joy. So when a teenage girl has second thoughts about giving up a child for adoption, he must put her to the test to make sure she’s truly capable of taking care of the child. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Dec 12, 20191 hrEp. 64

63: Gremlins

The victim of the illegal trade in exotic pets, Gizmo the Mogwai has suffered years of abuse at the hands of his owner who confines him to a small, dark box and denies him food and water. But when he is sold to a new owner he flourishes in his new environment. Provided with everything he's ever wanted Gizmo quickly makes friends and leaves his mark on the whole town. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube se...

Dec 05, 201958 minEp. 63

62: Batman and Robin (with Diana McCallum)

Dr. Victor Fries and Dr. Pamela Isley are brilliant researchers who have dedicated their lives to curing disease, protecting the environment and reversing global warming. They quickly learn that saving the planet won’t be easy as they square off with billionaire industrialist Bruce Wayne and his cronies who would rather play with their expensive toys than clean up their act. With special guest Diana McCallum (@WordsOfDiana) Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. V...

Nov 28, 20191 hr 14 minEp. 62

61: Mean Girls

Regina George is a high school girl struggling to do the right thing despite a total lack of positive role models. When she upsets Cady, the new girl in school, Regina suddenly finds herself the victim of a massive conspiracy to destroy her physical and mental health and sabotage all her relationships. Can she figure out who is behind it before the whole school turns against her? Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcast...

Nov 21, 20191 hr 12 minEp. 61

60: Rat Race (with Mike Carrozza)

Casino owner Donald P. Sinclair is delighted to host a competition where a lucky contestant will win a life changing $2 million. But the contest, which should have been a simple rush to the airport and a short plane ride, quickly degrades into a series of thefts, kidnappings and attempted murders as the psychotic contestants attempt to one up each other. With Mike Carrozza (@MikeCarrozza) Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for mor...

Nov 14, 20191 hr 9 minEp. 60

59: Terminator

After arriving alone in a strange city, without even the clothes on his back, T-800 must learn to make it on his own in 1980s LA. As he tries to blend in by adopting local language and fashion, he has only one thing to help him: the name of a mysterious woman he’s never met and who he must track down at all costs. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad c...

Nov 07, 201958 minEp. 59

58: Beetlejuice

When the Deetzes move to a new house in the country they suddenly find themselves harassed by the Maitlands, the former owners, who object to the way they decorate. Refusing to communicate with the Deetzes directly the Maitlands befriend their daughter Lydia and ultimately manipulate her in to calling in a “contractor” to forcibly remove her parents from the home. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube serie...

Oct 31, 201958 minEp. 58

57: The Hangover

The locals of a Nevada community must deal with a bizarre string of crimes involving drugs, violence and kidnapping. As the details of the incidents slowly come to light it becomes clear the same group of four mysterious travelers are responsible for them all. Now the locals must find the men and bring them to justice before they disappear forever. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, a...

Oct 24, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 57

56: Watchmen (with Ashley Cooper)

The world’s smartest man, Ozzy Osmosis Jones, is the only one with a plan to save Earth from nuclear war. But when a murderous war criminal threatens to ruin his plans Ozzy is forced to confront a violent and psychopathic street tough and a couple who need to dress up in tights to feel good about themselves. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices...

Oct 17, 20191 hr 9 minEp. 56

55: Carrie (1976)

Carrie White, a shy, friendless teenage girl rebels against her abusive religious mother by attending her high school prom. When she’s unexpectedly voted prom queen it’s the highlight of her life and absolutely nothing bad happens. Certainly nothing with telekinesis. Otherwise it’s super difficult to defend anybody in this movie. Listen, this is just villains all the way down. Sometimes we don’t get it right. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSu...

Oct 10, 20191 hr 7 minEp. 55
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