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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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144: Over The Hedge

When Gladys encounters a rabid squirrel in her quiet suburban neighbourhood she believes it to be a concerning but manageable problem. But as neighbours begin to report strange encounters with animals it becomes apparent that something far more sinister is driving the creature’s appetite for destruction. Brought to you in part by Virtual Game Night. Comedian Olly Robinson hosts live games for your virtual happy hour, conferences, birthday parties, or whoever else you might be on a video conferen...

Jun 24, 202157 minEp. 144

143: The Great Gatsby

In this gritty revenge thriller George Wilson is a man with nothing left to lose following the death of his wife in a brutal hit and run. His quest for justice takes him to the excessive and decadent world of New York’s wealthy elite– a world of loose morals, scandalous secrets and zero consequences all of which leads to the doorstep of the notorious criminal mastermind known only as The Great Gatsby. With special guest Jon Blair (@OkJonBlair) Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Su...

Jun 17, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 143

142: Wonder Woman 1984

When his latest acquisition makes struggling businessman Maxwell Lord an overnight success he turns to a life of philanthropy and making people’s dreams come true. With the assistance of Barbara Minerva- a woman who recently found the strength to stand up to her abusers- Maxwell sets out to touch the lives of everyone on the planet. 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 m...

Jun 10, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 142

141: Father Of The Bride (1991)

Renowned wedding coordinator Franck Eggelhoffer faces the challenge of his career with the Banks-MacKenzie wedding. With only a few short months to pull off the elaborate affair, he must also deal with the erratic father of the bride, George Banks, who undermines his daughter’s decisions and refuses Franck’s incredibly clear and direct advice. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and mo...

Jun 03, 20211 hrEp. 141

140: Rookie Of The Year

Larry Fisher is set to take over as owner of the historic Chicago Cubs franchise after years of mismanagement that has left it on the brink of bankruptcy. Things begin to turn around with the discovery of Henry Rowengardner, a promising young athlete with mass public appeal. Larry quickly arranges to trade the rookie to keep the Cubs afloat, but the sleazy and underhanded actions of Henry’s manager threaten to ruin everything. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network...

May 27, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 140

139: Legally Blonde

Recently engaged and starting his first year at Harvard Law, Warner looks forward to what the future holds. His optimism is short lived as he discovers he’s being watched and followed, his every move copied, by an obsessive figure from his past – the manipulative Elle Woods. Unable to con him into repeating his past mistakes, Woods sets out to claim Warner’s dreams as her own. Now Warner must fight for his future as his sanity, and grip on reality, begin to bend and snap. Edited by Andrew Ivimey...

May 20, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 139

138: One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (with Alfie Brown)

Nurse Ratched is a dedicated mental health professional who is well respected by patients and colleagues. But when the criminally deranged R.P. McMurphy is transferred to her care, she struggles to counter the negative effects he has on the other patient’s therapy. Unwilling to give up on McMurphy, even after he becomes violent, she turns to a cutting-edge medical treatment and as a result, the hospital gets a brand-new hydrotherapy fountain. With special guest Alfie Brown (@abcomedian) Edited b...

May 13, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 138

137: Point Break (1991)

Ben Harp runs a tight ship so when rookie FBI agent Johnny Utah is assigned to his bank robbery division, he partners him with a veteran agent to show him the ropes. But after weeks of unprofessional behaviour culminates in a botched raid and multiple fatalities, Harp must decide whether Utah’s extracurricular actives have compromised his judgement or if he’s secretly a member of the violent “Dead Presidents” organization. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Vi...

May 06, 20211 hr 10 minEp. 137

136: Lilo And Stitch

When a dangerous weapon, known only as Experiment 626, crash lands on a strange and distant planet it falls to the unlikely team of Jumba and Pleakley to retrieve it. But when 626 unexpectedly falls into the possession of a diminutive local alien, the crazed Jumba and the bookish Pleakley must learn to work together to steal it back and solve the mystery of “ohana”. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube ser...

Apr 29, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 136

135: Field Of Dreams (with Yaw Attuah)

After ploughing under his crops and fleeing cross-country, Ray Kinsella has left his wife Annie and daughter Karin on the cusp of financial ruin. Now Annie’s brother Mark must convince her to stop supporting Ray’s erratic behaviour and to sell him the farm before the family is evicted. With special guest Yaw Attuah (@YawExperience). 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 m...

Apr 22, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 135

134: Down With Love

When journalist Catcher Block goes undercover to expose bestselling author Barbara Novak as a fraud, it’s just another assignment. But all is not as it seems in the dark and gritty streets of 1960s New York. The closer he gets to Barbara the more the lines between reality and fiction, personal and professional, begin to blur. Now Catcher must decide: who is deceiving who? Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTu...

Apr 15, 202158 minEp. 134

133: Paranormal Activity (with Sequoia Simone)

Childhood best friends Katie and The Demon have grown apart over the years. But when Katie finds herself stuck in a relationship with the arrogant and dismissive Micah, The Demon knows it’s up to her to help Katie out. Moving in with the couple The Demon starts hatching her wacky plot to drive the two apart and get Katie back on the singles scene. With special guest Sequoia Simone (@Sassquoia) from “But Make it Scary” podcast (@ButMakeItScary) Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Su...

Apr 08, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 133

132: WandaVision

When a deranged family of terrorists takes over the town of Westview and begins torturing its citizens Agatha Harkness finds herself to be the only one who can intervene. It’s a race against time as she must use her decades of experience to help the terrorists' matriarch, Wanda Maximoff, separate reality from the delusional world she’s created for herself. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web c...

Apr 01, 20211 hr 16 minEp. 132

131: Kong Skull Island

After being rudely awoken from some much-needed beauty sleep, a hibernating Skull Crawler will try to teach a group of intruders you don’t drop bombs on your neighbours. After a long battle, the Crawler family is wiped out when a giant ape and trespassers join forces. 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/adchoices

Mar 25, 202158 minEp. 131

130: Footloose

A grieving town is shaken up by a new high school student hell-bent on showing the community the art of angry dancing. Reverend Shaw Moore tries to hold his neighbourhood together while his daughter joins the rebel on his dance dance revolution. 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/adchoices

Mar 18, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 130

129: Meet The Parents

Jack welcomes his daughter’s new boyfriend Greg into his home with open arms, but Greg’s behaviour quickly turns suspicious and erratic. Not only does Jack catch him in obvious lies about his past but he also discovers him searching the house late at night. Suspecting he is not who he claims, Jack sets out to uncover his true identity and determine whether he is simply a total wiener, undeserving of his daughter’s affections, or a dangerous figure from Jack’s past at the CIA. With special guest ...

Mar 11, 20211 hr 16 minEp. 129

128: Tangled

The last of her kind, Mother Gothel shoulders the responsibility of preserving and protecting the kingdom’s magic from the tyrannical royals seeking to exploit it. So when a powerful magic is accidently transferred into the royal’s young daughter Gothel knows she must resort to extreme measures in order to protect it. But as her relationship with the princess grows the lines between family and foe begin to fade and, for the first time, Gothel must decide which is worth saving. Brought to you in ...

Mar 04, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 128

127: SHAZAM

As a child Dr. Thaddeus Sivana was constantly told he would never be good enough. Refusing to believe the lies of his abusers Sivana dedicated his life to study and self-improvement. Now he must use a lifetime of learning to confront the gatekeepers who have kept him, and many children like him, from the halls of power by proclaiming them unworthy. Brought to you in part by Virtual Game Night. If you're getting Zoom fatigue spice up your calls with Virtual Game Nights. Comedian Olly Robinson hos...

Feb 25, 20211 hr 16 minEp. 127

126: Bridget Jones's Diary

Natasha was looking forward to starting a new life with her fiancé Mark Darcy in New York City. But after uprooting her life and career, Mark suddenly flees back to England to be with a woman he had previously described as a “verbally incontinent, chain smoking alcoholic”. Now Natasha must put the pieces of her life back together alone in a strange city, half a world away from her friends and family. Brought to you in part by Virtual Game Night. If you're getting Zoom fatigue spice up your calls...

Feb 18, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 126

125: Ant-man And The Wasp (with Jocelyn Geddie)

When Ava, a chronically ill woman, seeks access to medicine that could save her life she finds her way blocked by disgraced researcher Dr. Hank Pym – a self-serving narcissist obsessed with reconnecting with his estranged wife regardless of the cost to others. Now Ava must prepare for the fight of her life in this triumphant tale of perseverance and human spirit. With special guest Jocelyn Geddie (@JocelynGeddie) Brought to you in part by Virtual Game Night. If you're getting Zoom fatigue spice ...

Feb 11, 20211 hr 11 minEp. 125

124: The Magic School Bus

Arnold had heard the stories. The tales of the evil woman known only as “The Friz” trapping students inside her haunted bus and subjecting them to horrors beyond comprehension. And that’s all he thought they were: stories… until the day the Friz came for him. Now in the fight for his life and sanity Arnold knows only one thing to be true: He should have stayed home from school today. This episode is brought to you by O&H Consulting – The heroes you need in today’s job market: power up your r...

Feb 04, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 124

123: The Fast and The Furious (with Che Durena)

Heads will roll at the FBI after an elaborate and costly undercover operation fails to bring down the violent and reckless crime boss Dominic Toretto. With evidence that agency funds were funneled into buying fancy cars and accusations of inappropriate behaviour between the undercover agent and Dom’s sister, the FBI must decide whether the investigation failed due to incompetence or corruption. With special guest Che Durena (@CheDurena) Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superhero...

Jan 28, 20211 hr 12 minEp. 123

122: Toy Story 2

Al McWhiggin loves toys. So when he spots a raggedy old “Sheriff Woody” doll at a yard sale he recognizes the chance to preserve an important piece of pop-culture for generations to come. Little does he realize there are sinister forces working secretly against him to make sure the ultra-valuable collector’s items never leave the country. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more. L...

Jan 21, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 122

121: Inception

On the long flight home after his father’s death Robert Fischer plans to spend the time grieving and meditating on their fraught relationship. Little does he realize the flight is full of dangerous criminals on the run from the law, who drug him and force him into a confrontation that could change everything about who he is. 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 abou...

Jan 14, 20211 hr 10 minEp. 121

120: Hitch (with Tracy Hamilton)

While assigned to the celebrity gossip beat, journalist Sara Melas uncovers evidence of the nefarious “Date Doctor”- rumoured to teach other men how to manipulate and prey on women. Sara sets out to expose the dangerous predator but as she digs deeper, she realizes he already knows too much about her. Now Sara must discover if the Date Doctor is a mere urban legend or someone already lethally close. With special guest Tracy Hamilton (@HamilTrace) Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From...

Jan 07, 20211 hr 19 minEp. 120

119: Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog

In a very special year-end episode we seek to answer the big questions posed by the podcast. Questions like: Who is the villain of the villain’s story? Can good exist without evil? Is it better to do right for the wrong reason or to do wrong for the right reasons? Can superheroes exist in the absence of supervillains? Can we find enough to talk about in a 40-minute web series from 2008 to fill an entire episode? Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.Fro...

Dec 31, 20201 hr 4 minEp. 119

118: How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

An inquisitive young girl uncovers evidence of a massive cover up involving Whoville’s most respected citizens. As the trail leads her closer to the mayor’s office the town’s friendly and festive veneer begins to peel away exposing its dark and disturbing underbelly. It’s a race against time as she looks for a connection between the bullied young boy who was left for dead on a mountainside 30 years ago and the monstrous Grinch that threatens the town. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the...

Dec 24, 20201 hr 6 minEp. 118

117: You've Got Mail

Frank and Patricia have little in common except that their partners are involved in an intense emotional affair with each other. Unaware of the betrayal they are drawn into each other’s world as they work to preserve an independent bookstore from the big-box store across the street and to save the career of its owner who has fallen victim to a cruel millionaire’s catfishing scheme. Brought to you in part by Virtual Game Night. If you're getting Zoom fatigue spice up your calls with Virtual Game ...

Dec 17, 20201 hr 13 minEp. 117

116: Batman Returns

Betrayed and left for dead, a woman seeks justice against the billionaire playboys using her city as their personal playground at the expense of its long-suffering citizens. Meanwhile a young political upstart wages a tireless campaign to stop the entrenched plutocrats from passing their unearned power to a new generation. Challenged by the agent of their oppressors the two must form an uneasy alliance to foment revolution and prevent a return to normal. Brought to you in part by Virtual Game Ni...

Dec 10, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 116

115: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Living on the fringes of society Oogie Boogie suddenly finds himself tasked with hiding the dangerous political prisoner known only as Sandy Claws. Through his interactions with the man Boogie begins to realize that Claws is from a different world with very different values then those of the society that imprisoned him. As things begin to unravel Boogie is forced to confront the morality of his own actions and whether they are justified or serve only the ego and whims of the mysterious Mr. Skell...

Dec 03, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 115
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