This episode is dedicated to Dino Gangale, the host of the Huhuh? Podcast ( https://gangalley.com/huuuh/) . Dino was a friend of the show. He and Captain Nostalgia met while writing for our friends over at The Farsighted Blog ( http://farsightedblog.com/) . He recently passed away and had an infinite love of horror films. Rest in peace. Captain Nostalgia and Anthony Ripo ( http://www.theretrogamers.com/) discuss the sixth Friday the 13th on a makeshift Friday the 13th. Jason Lives might be one o...
Apr 30, 2021•59 min
Does 2021’s Mortal Kombat delivery a fatality? In this spoiler-filled episode we answer that very question from both a life long fan and a new comer to the franchise. We’ll be addressing the heavy mental health themes of the film including the journeys of Cole, Sonya Blade & Jax. Plus we’re talking about possible future sequels, Power/Rangers connections and much more. Read our non-spoiler review: https://bit.ly/Vicmk21 Want more Mortal Kombat? Check out our Patreon exclusive reviews of 1995...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 13 min
On December 22nd, 1989, pop culture forever changed. The Simpsons ushered into the homes of people around the globe and Simpsons fever was born. Nearing nearly 33 seasons and over 600 episodes, which episodes are really the best? Captain Nostalgia and Allen Cramm, of You Have to Watch This Podcast (), team up to count their picks for the top 10 favorite episodes of America's favorite family. What is your favorite episode of The Simpsons? If you or someone you know is reading this right now and s...
Apr 23, 2021•1 hr 29 min
We promised no pies, or any other baked goods, were mutilated during the making of this podcast. However, I do promise that we are discussing the 1999 movie, American Pie, during this movie. Journey back with us to the year of the pact as we beg the question of how this film aged by our modern standards. We’ll be revealing film trivia, discussing why Eugene Levy is the best part of the movie, how we as a society handle sex and much more. Set the oven to 350 degrees, grab your Blink-182 albums be...
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Two titans enter and one is promised to fall. Will it be the King of the Monsters in Godzilla? Or the King of Skull Island in Kong? Only time will tell. We’re teaming up with our friends over at Geek Devotions ( https://geekdevotions.com/) to talk about the latest entry into the MonsterVerse, Godzilla vs. Kong. Whether your Team Godzilla or Team Kong we have much to discuss including the theme of identity, searching and emotional depth of monsters. Plus much more. If you missed the first part of...
Apr 13, 2021•59 min
Hell is a teenage girl and a girl who has certainly earned herself a cult following since she lit up on the big screen in 2009. Jennifer’s Body is an intelligent look at feminism, symbolism, purity and much more. The film is a layered composition at how we process grief; while also look forward towards healing. The relationship between Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried allows us to equally see a false sense of identity, how society treats women and how these two characters made the film ahead of its...
Apr 09, 2021•1 hr 24 min
Welcome to Hourglass Cinema! The show where we discuss spoiler-free reviews of films that Victims and Villains are talking about that week on their website. On this episode we are discussing films from the Unnamed Film Festival 2021. For more information on the festival, check out the website: https://www.unnamedfootagefestival.com/ . The films being discussed on this episode are Dwellers (1:45), I Blame Society (7:27),Poser (14:57), 1974 (21:52), The Flower Tapes (23:00), Charlotte's Net (25:57...
Apr 04, 2021•49 min
Fear terrifies us. It is the source of what can make us feel alive and keep us away at night. What if fear had an identity crisis? What if he became unsure of his purpose in the grand scheme of things? Victims and Villains and Matthew A. Basile is proud to present Fear’s Tribulation, an audio drama that is Inside Out all grown up. We hope you guys enjoy it! Cast: Fear is played by Joshua Howell Olivia is played by Abigail Bardwell Love is played by Gabe Castro Pleasure is played by Stevan Szczty...
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Let us tell you a tale of a man who you wouldn’t believe. “It was as if he was always walking in a shadow. I mean every step he took towards the light, just when you thought his face was about to be revealed, it wasn't. It was as if the lights dimmed, just for him.” We’re talking about the early works of Robert Rodriguez in 1995’s Desperado. Brently Heilbron ( https://bit.ly/vmini11) joins us to talk about the El Mariachi sequel, trivia, the mental health of bitterness and so much more. Tune-up ...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Much like Superman returning from the grave to bring more hope, we are back to discuss more of Zack Snyder’s Justice League. If you missed our first part, you can listen here: https://bit.ly/vicep371 . Steppenwolf is among the best characters to see redemption in this revised film. Ciaron Hinds performances bring to life an empathetic villain with relatable motivations. We’ll address the mental health of his motivations. Also while discussing Batman’s inspiration to form the league, comic recomm...
Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 2 min
IN THIS EPISODE… From Man of Steel to Wonder Woman the DCEU’s road have led to this; the long fabled film is finally here: Zack Snyder’s Justice League. In its four-hour runtime, Snyder brings to life a larger than life story so epic it took us two whole episodes to cover it. In this first part, we’ll address the redefined versions of Aquaman, Cyborg, The Flash and even Batman. We lean into the trauma that shaped each hero, how it continues to shape them and how we can learn from their actions. ...
Mar 23, 2021•59 min
We discuss the groundbreaking film, Wonder Woman. Before she ever found herself in a twirling transition from Diana Prince to Wonder Woman (ala Linda Carter) she forever changed the face of the comic book medium. She challenged the notion that comics were merely for boys. Over her tenure in the medium, she has evolved to other mediums as well including television, cartoons, toys and more. Gal Gadot’s big screen debut with the character offered up something new for the DCEU and comic book movies ...
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr 21 min
It feels strange to think that 2016’s Suicide Squad is an Academy-Award-winning film. Yet, this is the reality we live in as we discuss the 2016 David Ayer film for our third chapter in our Road to Snyder Cut series. We’re joined by Capes on the Couch ( https://capesonthecouch.live/) to discuss their show, the mental health of the film’s rosters, the toxicity of co-dependency and much more. Suit up for the weird world of Task Force X because this is a mission you’ll never forget. We promise. If ...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Staff writer Matthew Basile sat down with Chris Thomas, the composer behind the drama, Haymaker, to discuss crafting the film's score and emotional impact through his music. Haymaker is now available on VOD and all major digital platforms. Check out our spoiler-free review now for the movie: https://bit.ly/Vmhaymaker If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to vic...
Mar 13, 2021•23 min
Batman said Superman brought the war to them. Now, the Bat of Gotham and the Last Son of Krypton battle it out as we talk about the second chapter of DCEU in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. BvS really opens the universe wide as we are introduced to Wonder Woman, a new Batman and new Lex Luthor. Mick Manhattan of The Scene Snobs ( https://thescenesnobs.com/) joins us to talk about the ultimate edition of this film. While we also explore the history of the comics, continuing the journey of fin...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 14 min
He’s not up in the sky. He’s not a bird. He’s not a plane but a man searching for his true identity. An identity that will eventually lead a man from Kansas and a far-off planet called Krypton to the mantle of Superman. In this episode, we begin our road to the long-awaited Snyder Cut version of the Justice League by looking back at the films which paved the way for the team-up of DC’s most iconic heroes. For his 2013 reboot, Zach Snyder and Herby Cavill reinvented the big blue boy scout for a n...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Jill Gevargizian is fresh off her directorial debut with The Stylist. A film that depicts a hair stylist with an unhealthy appetite for bloodlust. The film is now exclusively streaming on Arrow Player ( https://www.arrow-player.com/) . In this in-depth interview with the writer-director she’ll break down the biggest challenges from transitioning the story from short film to feature length, the film’s mental health themes, the symbolism of The Stylist and more. Plus, we chronicle her career from ...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 25 min
IN THIS EPISODE… Hope comes in many different shapes, sizes and mediums. For Vincenzo, at Miniature’s Den, his 20 plus year battle with depression finally found the light at the end of the tunnel in the form of miniature painting. From his less than desirable beginnings of never feeling like he was good enough to the evolution of hopelessness as an adult. Vincenzo was ready to throw away his life before his girlfriend gifted him his first miniature painting set. His life was forever changed. Vin...
Feb 27, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Wrong Turn has found its way to all major digital platforms, Blu-Ray and DVD. It's a film that is very different from its predecessors and boldly reimagines what a Wrong Turn movie can be. We had a chance to sit down with one of the stars in Adrian Favela to discuss his relationship with the original, the boldness and depth of the remake & more. Read our spoiler-free review now: https://bit.ly/Vwturn21 and check out the film wherever you get your movies from. Consider supporting us on Patreo...
Feb 24, 2021•15 min
Have you ever desired to get started into miniature painting but didn’t have any idea where to start? Well, we got you covered. We’re sitting down with Kenny Boucher (of Next Level Painting), Scott Walter (aka Miniac) & Brent Amberger (from Goobertown Hobbies) to discuss their humble beginnings, their current love of the medium and where to start. What kits are the best, what paints to trust and which brushes you’ll need? All this and more on this special tutorial episode of Victims and Vill...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr
Fred Hampton was an American revolutionary gone too soon. So much of his story is tied to the Black Panther Party. Daniel Kaluuya embodies the leader of the party in the new biopic, Judas and the Black Messiah. In this episode, we'll break down misconceptions around the ideas and history of the Black Panther Party, their impact and their influence on their surrounding cities. We theorize how Hampton’s ideology could impact our modern social age. Judas is a movie that challenges our tolerance for...
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Bruce Wayne is just beginning his career as Batman. Michael Jai White reprises his role from Arrow in Ben Turner aka Bronze Tiger. Kelly Hu is back once again as Lady Shiva. No we’re not picking random comics to talk about for this mini episode. We’re journeying back to the 1970s in Scooby-Doo animation to talk about the animated movie, Batman: Soul of the Dragon. How does it stack up against the other animated movies that the famous heroes of DC Comics has done? What did we like? What did we ha...
Feb 18, 2021•35 min
Jennifer Harrington is the writer-director on a few short films. She made her feature film debut behind the camera with 2015’s Housekeeping. She is preparing for her follow-up with Shudder’s Shook. Shook tells the story of Mia, played by Daisye Tutor, a social media influencer who finds herself stuck in the a similar cycle to that of Ms. Sidney Prescot. Shook is a Shudder exclusive coming to the platform February 18th. You can read our spoiler-free review here:http://bit.ly/vshookrev If you or s...
Feb 17, 2021•20 min
Captain Nostalgia and Kelly, from Boobies & Noobies ( https://bit.ly/330guest) , attempt to make heads and tails out of the bizarro sequel to 1995's cult classic, Showgirls, in Pennies from Heaven. Rena Riffel evolves from background player to full bloom superstar in her quest for stardom. Though along the way she manages to encounters nearly every type of shallow stereotype imaginable. Whether it is the enormous amount of plot holes, bizarre character decisions, or the number of other puzzl...
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Love is in the air as we draw closer to another Valentine's Day. Relationships aren't always the way in which Lifetime Movies or films like The Notebook would have us believe. That's why we're talking about the brand new movie from Sam Levinson, creator of Euphoria, in Malcolm and Marie. This love story captures the raw nature of what it takes to make a relationship function. In this episode, Captain Nostalgia and Caless get vulnerable to talk about their current relationships, the joys of sacri...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 27 min
Is it a demon? Is it genetics? Or is it a mixture of them both? In this mini episode we are pinning down what exactly Sator is and discussing the movie in question. Learn what theories we have on the movie and our own personal connection to grief and mental illness. This episode contains massive spoilers for the movie, Sator. Sator is now available to rent on all digital platforms and VOD. Read our spoiler-free review now: https://bit.ly/vsator If you or someone you know is reading this right no...
Feb 09, 2021•39 min
Go deep for a pass from…an alien? Aliens take on a football town in the 1998 science fiction epic, The Faculty. Since it’s Superbowl Sunday we are discussing this late 90s epic and how much of an impact football and the Superbowl have on culture. While addressing some of the film’s most surprising moments, the impressive cast it boasts, the mental health impact of stereotypes, taking your identity seriously and more. Grab a couple of pens with some magic dust, we’re going to fight some aliens an...
Feb 07, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Think you have heartbreak problems? How would they compare to Alicia Silverstone, or Jessica Rothe, in this updated MUSICAL version of Valley Girl. The original punk Romeo and Juilet of Valley Girl from 1983 has a cult following. How does this musical version that embraces more of its punk roots fare against the Cage classic? In this episode we’ll talk about which is better of the two, the soundtrack, Logan Paul and much more! If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling w...
Feb 05, 2021•35 min
Grab your leg warmers and your favorite record becuase we’re going back to the 80s for our first in-universe crossover discussing Valley Girl! Nicolas Cage plays a hopeless romantic whose punk rock roots upset the established order of Deborah Foreman’s valley girl life style. It’s Romeo and Juilet for the punk rock generation. In this episode, we discuss some of the film’s questionable plot decisions, themes of identity and mental health and much more! This episode is sponosred by our Patrons at...
Feb 05, 2021•54 min
It's the little things that are important. Things like mental health, understanding how and why you have a purpose, and suicide prevention. It's the little things that brought Image Comics & Valiant Comics Senior Editor, Heather Antos (@HeatherAntos, Twitter/IG), to our show to discuss the Denzel Washington thriller. We discuss everything from mental health advocacy, true crime, the importance of living without regrets and more. To read our spoiler-free review click here: https://bit.ly/Vlil...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 8 min
