The singular film that revolutionized the impact of the genre upon Americans was 1988’s Akira. In this episode of Hourglass Cinema, we address its impact, its cultural roots and its social commentary. Along with its mental health themes of self-worth and the value of others. If you like anime, check out this episode to hear about when more anime gets placed under the mental health lens. This episode was originally broadcasted live on Twitch (twitch.tv/victimsandvillains) on August 24th, 2021! If...
Aug 28, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Did you miss our review of The Last Matinee? Check it out here ( https://bit.ly/agpod03) , along with our Sleepaway Camp discussion. Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey got a chance to sit down with director, Maxi Contenti, to discuss the film’s marriage of 90s slasher, 70s Italian horror, its use of characters and shadows and much more. The Last Matinee is now playing in select theatres and is available on digital, VOD and DVD beginning August 27th. If you or someone you know is reading this right ...
Aug 27, 2021•17 min
Welcome to Hourglass Cinema; a variety show from Victims and Villains. On this episode we're looking at a few films from this year's Fantasia Festival: Alien on Stage (1:02), The Last thing Mary Saw (8:30), The Tombs of the Blind Dead (15:04), Don't Say Its Name (23:08), Sexy Furby (31:43), The Booth (36:48), Hotel Poseidon (39:35), Baby Money (44:09), Martyrs Lane (46:25), & Mad God (53:00). Plus, we're looking at the Ted Bundy biopic, No Man of God (01:03:39). No Man of God opens in select...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Dujour means podcasting! That's right we are celebrating twenty years of the best movie ever made (or so the movie would lead you to believe) as we talk about Josie and the Pussycats. Join us as we share our nostalgia, trivia, deconstruct the film's themes of consumerism, bullying and much more. Understand why Josie truly is arguably one of the best movies ever made. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please rea...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 19 min
It's time to celebrate another Friday the 13th! On this special day we look towards the seventh entry into the Jason Voorhees saga in New Blood. As Jason finds himself pitted against a young girl with the gift of telekinesis and the curse of trauma. Join us as we discuss the film's history, importance to the series, healthy practices of healing and much more. Capt. Nostalgia is joined by TikToker & Jason Superman, DustyThe13th ( https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRe6nHqE/) . If you or someone you know ...
Aug 13, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Long before he was ever sailing through the galaxy with Star-Lord and the Guardians or placing bombs into DC's worst. He was a simple man crafting a superhero story starring Rainn Wilson in 2010's Super. On this episode of Hourglass Cinema we look back to James Gunn's earlier work on the superhero genre. Discuss how this movie impacted his career moving forward, toxic relationships and much more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addict...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Hold your breath because we're talking Don't Breathe on this episode! Before Stephen Lang bundles up again for the upcoming sequel we look back to the original haunting vision of 2016's Don't Breathe. Join us as we climb into the house of a blind man to discuss expectations for future installments, the grieving process, the impact of environments upon one another and much more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm -...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 6 min
On this episode, we are sitting down with Natasha Kamani, the director Lucky (0:50). Plus we give spoiler-free reviews on Tailgate (19:57), an official selection of North Bend Film Festival, and the conclusion of the Fear Street trilogy in 1666 (34:46). Lucky is now streaming exclusively on Shudder. You can pick it up on DVD and VOD beginning August 3rd. Fear Street 1666 is now streaming exclusively on Netflix. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, dep...
Jul 28, 2021•53 min
Anthony Bourdain was a world renowned cultural icon. Not solely in the kitchen but as a celebrated author and world traveler. In the documentary, Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain, viewers are given intimate details from those who knew him best. In this podcast we celebrate the life of Bourdain. We discuss the importance of addiction recovery, self-worth, vulnerability and much more! If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, ...
Jul 23, 2021•1 hr 26 min
Black Widow gives more context for Natasha's backstory after a decade of fan requests, but it did it live up to that tall order? Dan and Josh break down this film in almost real time to highlight what it does well and where it missed the mark. Check out our spoiler-filled discussion on the highly anticipated Black Widow film. 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. ...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 30 min
Is the purge really over? Or is it forever? Join us as we dissect the fifth, and supposedly final, entry into the Purge franchise. Join a hardcore franchise fan and someone who is fresh to it as we navigate our way through the complex world of the purge through its immigration commentary, politics and brutal violence. 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 vi...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Len and Vincent from Micheaux Mission ( https://bit.ly/390guest) join us to discuss the HBO Max original movie, Charm City Kings, in the season finale for our series: Celebration of Diversity. Join us as we discuss the vision behind the mission for Len and Vincent. Along with Len's other project, The Black Tribbles ( https://bit.ly/390guest1) . In this finale, we discuss the complexity of Charm City's characters, the importance of influences and surrounding and so much more. If you or someone yo...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 5 min
A natural progression of stories and realities. As we move from Moonlight's coming of age, sexual identity journey to the prejudice which haunts the LGBTQIA community. Journey with us as the look at the journey of Malik through the Shudder original movie, Spiral with Wi-Moto of Black Women are Scary. Sometimes acceptance could be the way to save a life and remind someone of their worth. If you find yourself being bullied for being LGBTQIA, please consider the resources of The Trevor Project: htt...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Saddle up because we’re talking about Concrete Cowboy for the fifth chapter in our Celebration of Diversity Series. We chat in studio with local RVA entrepreneur Jasmine Robinson-Hence to talk about her business Body for Love ( https://www.bodyforlove.co/) . Find out how a hobby grew into a nail and body butter business. We’re also talking about the Netflix movie, Concrete Cowboy. The film opens conversations on an individual’s character development, the importance of foreshadowing and much more...
Jun 18, 2021•55 min
In this mini-episode we are discussing our spoiler-free thoughts on the documentary, Pray Away from executive producers Jason Blum and Ryan Murphy. The film showcases the conversion therapy ministry Exodus International and their rise and fall. The film premiered at this year's Tribeca Film Festival and hits Netflix this August. 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 u...
Jun 17, 2021•19 min
We are joined by romance author, Lucy Eden ( https://www.lucyeden.com/) , to discuss the 2020 romantic comedy, The Photograph for our fourth chapter in our Celebration of Diversity series. Lucy shares her diverse line of books and mixing genres. Along with joining us to discuss relationships, learning from the past, growing into new ones and much more. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 23 min
In the third chapter of our Celebration of Diversity series, we turn our attention to the coming of age 2017 Best Picture Winner, Moonlight. As we celebrate black stories and creators, we equally celebrate the LGBTQIA story of Chiron as well. Journey with us as we look at the struggles of sexual identity, finding true love, encountering bullying and more on this episode with our friends The Ghouls Next Door ( https://bit.ly/313guest) . If you find yourself being bullied for being LGBTQIA, please...
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 16 min
On this episode we are sitting down with Justin G. Dyck and Keith Cooper; the director and writer behind Anything for Jackson (1:48). Jason Seaux, the artist behind Nercoman, joins us to talk about The Conjuring:The Devil Made Me Do It on our audio version from our Twtich stream on June 7th, 2021 (21:43). Anything for Jackson is currently streaming exclusively on Shudder and comes to Blu-Ray, DVD and digital June 15th, 2021. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It is now playing in theaters. If y...
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 25 min
The Flash is at it again. Though is it really his fault this time. Journey with us back to the age of World War II as we talk about the latest DC animated adventure in Justice Society: World War II. Justice Society: World War II is available now on digital platforms, Blu-Ray and DVD. 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 victimsandvillains.net/hope for more ...
Jun 07, 2021•26 min
Can you become addicted to marijuana? Or is just the effects? Dave Chappelle answers those questions through his 1998 comedy Half Baked. In our second chapter of Celebration of Diversity, we dive into our first stoner comedy as Chappelle gives us an in detailed breakdown of the culture and breaks stereotypes along the way. Plus, we’ll address the sexual assault double standard of Hollywood as well. If you or someone you known has gone through anything like assault, please call the RAINN hotline ...
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Welcome to Good Burger, home of the good burger, will you travel down nostalgia road with us? Andy and Masha, from Love What I Love Podcast ( http://bit.ly/385guest) , joins us to kick off our celebration of diversity series with Good Burger. Learn why a Nickelodeon movie, like Good Burger, is important to the subgenre of black cinema and what it means to the kids who grew up in the 90s. Join us as we talk identity, addiction, community, the importance of laughter to one's mental health and much...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 19 min
On this episode we are sitting down with Introducing Jodea writer Chloe Traicos (0:47), giving a spoiler-free review of A Quiet Place: Part II (28:07) and giving our thoughts on the Shudder original film, Caveat (34:45). Introducing Jodea is available on VOD and digital beginning June 4th 2021. A Quiet Place: Part II is now playing in theaters everywhere. Caveat begins streaming exclusively on Shudder beginning June 3rd 2021. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling wi...
May 31, 2021•1 hr
Welcome to Claymore! A place where Capt. Nostalgia and Abigail Bardwell welcome Abigail's mom to discuss the film Girl, Interrupted. Girl opens up conversations to properly understand what Borderline Personality Disorder is and how to understand the signs that an individual might have it. Plus we're breaking down all the characters and their mental health, repression of female sexuality and much more. For bonus episode, we recommend checking out Abigail's suicide survival story: https://bit.ly/v...
May 28, 2021•1 hr 26 min
We had a chance to sit down with Andrew Thomas Hunt, the director behind the rocking independent action movie Spare Parts. Spare Parts is available on Blu-Ray, DVD and digital beginning June 1st from RLJE Films. You can read our spoiler free review here: http://bit.ly/spbluray 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 victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resourc...
May 27, 2021•18 min
Have you ever wondered what your soul looks like? We’re gonna take a glimpse into what Paul Giamatti’s looks like with the 2009 film, Cold Souls. Filmmaker Braden Duemmler (Director of What Lies Below, Now Streaming on Netflix) joins to talk about the mystery (& strangeness) of the movie, the importance of finding long-standing joy, the importance of mental health and more. Shout out to the Giamatti! Giamatti! Giamatti! podcast ( http://bit.ly/giagiagia) for our opening game. Check out their...
May 21, 2021•1 hr 14 min
We sit down with Justine Mastin, therapist and co-author of the new book Starship Therapise: Using Therapeutic Fan Fiction to Rewrite Your Life. In this episode Justine reveals the therapeutic benefits of fandoms discussed in her book, and how pop culture can be a catalyst for positive changes within ourselves. You can pick up her book here: https://bit.ly/startherapise If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please ...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Whether we are trying to keep up with the big heads or you’re attempting to be find a decent seat in the movie theatre; we’re winding back the clocks to 1993 to discuss the first season of Rocko’s Modern Life. You’ll get to here Dan and Josh’s memories of the show and the adult humor that flew over our heads as children. Rocko comes with a surprising amount of depth as well. We’ll be addressing the nature of rejection, prejudice, consumerism, sexual fetishes and much more. Be sure to check out D...
May 15, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Following their interview with writer-director Jaret Martino ( https://bit.ly/Vmini17) , Captain Nostalgia and Abigail Bardwell share their spoiler free (and filled) thoughts on Donna: Stronger Than Pretty. Donna: Stronger Than Pretty is now available on all digital platforms. 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 victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resourc...
May 12, 2021•33 min
Way back in episode 67 ( http://bit.ly/vicep67) we sat down with a filmmaker who had a powerful story that he turned in an inspiring short film. It’s no surprise that the film’s content resonated with people and this filmmaker evolved the short film into a feature-length movie. That feature-length film is out now on all major streaming platforms and is called Donna: Stronger Than Pretty. Captain Nostalgia and Abigail Bardwell had a chance to sit down with writer-director Jaret Martino to discuss...
May 11, 2021•35 min
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