Author and comic book fan Perry Constantine is your guide into the world of superhero film and TV! In each episode, Perry and a guest tackle a different movie or TV show and go into detail about what works and what doesn't, trying to focus on the stuff they enjoy as opposed to ranting about the stuff they hate.
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Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.fil ...
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In 2001, Marvel's X-Men comics had just gone through ten years of stagnation. In sharp contrast to the monumental changes Chris Claremont routinely introduced to the characters, the X-Men had become a safe comic afraid to take risks. In an attempt to finally shake things up, Marvel tapped Grant Morrison, writer of JLA and The Invisibles, to reinvent the X-Men for a new generation. And for the first time since Claremont's initial run, Morrison introduced sweeping and controversial changes, th ...
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Superhero Cinephiles Presents ... the Summer of Superman!
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3:16The show will be going on hiatus for a bit, but in the meantime, enjoy revisiting all of our past Superman coverage to prepare for James Gunn's upcoming Superman film this summer!By Perry Constantine and Derrick Ferguson (Host Emeritus)
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Before the Fantastic Four make their MCU debut this summer, revisit Josh Trank's poorly conceived, much-maligned attempt at a gritty reboot of Marvel's first family. Author and magician Eoin Smith joins to discuss Fant4stic, which proves to be anything but. Visit Eoin's Linktree to find out more about him. Want to tell us what you think? Have any q…
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Smash Trivia John of the Gamma Analysis podcast joins to discuss Turtles Forever, the 2009 film that brought together the characters of the 2003 and the 1987 TMNT shows. We discuss how it holds up and the mixed reception it got. Listen to John on the Gamma Analysis podcast or follow him on Bluesky. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions…
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#212 – She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022)
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1:17:22Ralph Puma is back again for another MCU installment! This week, we look at the Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. Unfairly maligned by certain corners of the internet, we got a huge kick out of this series and especially Tatiana Maslany's excellent portrayal of the Jade Giantess. Visit Linktree for all of Ralph’s links. Want to tell us what…
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#211 – Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)
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1:14:49Musician Ralph Puma returns for a discussion of one of Marvel's most maligned movies—Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Largely considered representative of everything people don't like about the MCU's Multiverse Saga, we still found some fun things to talk about and can appreciate the swings it took. Visit Linktree for all of Ralph’s links. Want t…
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#210 – The Crow: Wicked Prayer (2005)
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1:08:36This episode, Perry is joined by writer and comedian (and old IRL buddy) Logan Trent for a chat about the absolutely abysmal film, The Crow: Wicked Prayer. From Dennis Hopper's drugged up cameo to the terrible fight choreography, there's not a lot of positive things in this film. Follow Logan on Bluesky and listen to him on the WNBYay! podcast. Wan…
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#209 – Teen Titans Go! to the Movies (2018)
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56:36Comic book fan and educator Scott Honig returns to discuss Teen Titans Go! to the Movies, the 2018 parody of superhero film culture. Poking fun at the rash of superhero movies and with some cool music to boot and a massive amount of in-jokes, there's a lot to like about this film. Listen to Scott's appearances on the Digging For Kryptonite podcast.…
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#208 – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
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1:17:57Following the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman, the sequel to Black Panther was put in a difficult position in figuring out a path forward. Today, podcaster Matthew Maulding joins to discuss Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the introduction of Namor and Ironheart to the MCU, the decision not to recast T'Challa, Shuri stepping up as the lead, and a w…
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#207 – The Death and Return of Superman (2019)
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1:16:39Elements of The Death of Superman have been adapted many times, but this time, we look at the most accurate and full adaptation in the two-part The Death of Superman and Reign of the Supermen series. Krypton Report's Tyler Patrick returns to discuss this adaptation and how well it did its job. Listen to Tyler on the Krypton Report Podcast. Want to …
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Artist and inker Travis James joins the show for a discussion about The Wolverine! An adaptation of the classic Chris Claremont/Frank Miller story, the film makes some odd changes and has a bizarre third act. But otherwise, it's a solid film and fun to talk about. Follow Travis on Bluesky. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comme…
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Returning guest and fellow podcaster Derick McDuff is back on the show for a discussion of one of Akira Kurosawa's most well-known and well-regarded films—1952's Ikiru. We chart Waranabe's growth over the movie, the type of environment he's in, and how little Japanese bureaucracy has changed. This is our final episode of the season. We're going to …
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#205 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)
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1:15:52It's the second part of our Turtles double-feature! Kelen "B-Hyphen" Conley is back again, and this week, we're looking at the most-recent Turtles film, 2023's Mutant Mayhem! How'd Seth Rogan's more youthful-oriented take on the Turtles work for us? Find out! Visit HyphenUniverse.com for more on Kelen's music and podcasts. Want to tell us what you …
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It's another film by Hirokazu Kore-eda! This time, Perry is joined by podcaster Sam Stokes to discuss the director's latest film, Monster. With different perspectives, it's an enlightening film about the concept of bullying. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Sam Stokes Listen to Sam on the Den of Ten and Reel Talk podcasts, and follow him …
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Kelen "B-Hyphen" Conley returns for another double feature! This time, we're embracing our childhood nostalgia for the Turtles by first discussing 2007's CGI animated flick, TMNT! Mostly ignored when it came out, how's it hold up now? Visit HyphenUniverse.com for more on Kelen's music and podcasts. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions…
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S12E07 – Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001) [カウボーイビバップ 天国の扉]
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59:42Podcaster Ian Buckley returns for another anime film. This time, we spotlight Cowboy Bebop: The Movie, also known as Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' On Heaven's Door. We discuss the series, its legacy, and how this movie fits into that legacy. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Ian Buckley Listen to Ian on We Are Starfleet and Illumination Above All…
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#203 – Justice League: The New Frontier (2008)
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1:13:52Author Gordon Dymowski returns to the show, and we discuss one of the most beloved animated DC films, Justice League: The New Frontier. Despite its reputation, how does it hold up as an adaptation of the classic Darwyn Cooke comic? If you’re in the Chicagoland area, join Gordon in the Chicago Doctor Who Meetup. You can also find his books on Amazon…
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S12E06 – Nobody Knows (2004) [誰も知らない]
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1:13:38Japanese film scholar Lindsay Nelson is back on the show to discuss Hirokazu Kore-eda's heartbreaking drama, Nobody Knows. Based on a true story about a family of children abandoned by their single mother, there's a lot to talk about in this. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Lindsay Nelson View Lindsay’s website and her film reviews. Get …
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Comic fan Mike Sangregorio joins the show for a fun discussion about the best of the Thor films, Thor: Ragnarok! How did this reinvent the character? What did Ragnarok do well that Love & Thunder dropped the ball on? We touch on all this and a whole lot more. Listen to Mike's appearances on Digging For Kryptonite. Want to tell us what you think? Ha…
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E12E05 – Pom Poko (1994) [平成狸合戦ぽんぽこ]
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1:01:59Comic creator Ryan Estrada makes his debut to discuss one of Studio Ghibli's strangest films, 1994's Pom Poko! We talk about the movie's interesting structure, the deeper themes, and, of course, the power of raccoon balls. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Ryan Estrada Visit ryanestrada,com to find out more about Ryan's comics. Get NordVPN…
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#201 – X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
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1:11:08The claws are coming out this week! Marvel novelist Carrie Harris joins Perry to discuss Hugh Jackman's much maligned first solo outing as Wolverine, and there's a lot to talk about—some good (Liev Schreiber), but a lot of bad. Visit Carrie's website to learn about her books. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry …
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Author Jennifer Upton returns for a fun discussion about Ryuhei Kitamura's Versus! A genre-bending film that plays with archetypes and looks far better than its budget should allow for, it's a quick, entertaining watch. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Jennifer Upton Visit Jennifer’s website for information on her writing and read her boo…
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It's our 200th episode! And for an episode like this, we're covering a superhero movie with two titanic leads, plus two guests—Kris Ingersol and Bertrand Allain of Media/Lit! Strap in, because we're talking the multiversal madness of Deadpool & Wolverine, and all the good and some bad that comes with that. Listen to Kris and Bertrand on the Media/L…
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S12E03 – Typhoon Club (1985) [台風クラブ]
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1:32:54Fellow podcaster Sam Inglis returns to discuss 1985's Typhoon Club. A great character study, though with some aspects that are difficult to watch. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Sam Inglis Follow Sam on Bluesky and Letterboxd, and listen to his podcast, Fearless Pretender: The Jennifer Jason Leigh Podcast. Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months…
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Jeff Fountain of the USDN Podcast is the guest this week for a discussion of Nicolas Cage's first (completed) superhero film—2007's Ghost Rider! We discuss the film's legacy, Cage's performance, and all the ways it really missed the mark. Check out the USDN Podcast and Datfeelin Podcast Network on Facebook. Want to tell us what you think? Have any …
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S12E02 – Godzilla Minus One (2023) [ゴジラ-1.0]
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1:10:41This is the one many listeners have been waiting for. Podcaster Jason Kleeberg joins Perry to dive into the wildly successful Godzilla Minus One! Praised both at home and abroad for good reason, there's a lot to unpack here. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Jason Kleeberg Listen to Jason on the Force Five Podcast. Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 …
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Author Brad Mengel returns for a discussion of another forgotten superhero movie. This time, we discuss 1990's Dark Avenger, a fairly shoddy attempt at capitalizing on the success of Batman '89, but features a fun performance from Maggie Han and some surprise cameos from the likes of Ken Jenkins and Robert Vaughn. Visit Brad’s blog Want to tell us …
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S12E01 - Ring 0 (2000) [リング0:バースデー]
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1:09:45Welcome to a new season of Japan On Film! We kick things off with returning guest and author Frank Schildiner to discuss Ring 0, the prequel to the Ring series and the origins of Sadako. Though better than some of the other sequels, this still leaves a lot to be desired. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Frank Schildiner Check out Frank’s …
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Educator and comic fan Scott Honig returns for a fun discussion about Big Hero 6! Many people may not know that this film is actually based on a lesser-known Marvel team. And even fewer know that Scott was an intern who had a hand in the publication of the first BH6 mini-series! We discuss the comic version (good and bad), how this film improved on…
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SCP Classic – Batman Returns (1992)
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1:50:24Since we're still off for the holidays, it's a good chance to revisit another superhero holiday favorite—1992's Batman Returns! Relive Perry and Derrick's discussion as you get ready to ring in the new year. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play o…
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SCP Classic: The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022)
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1:22:15We're off for the holidays, but relive 2022's Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, and Perry's discussion with filmmaker Rick Ives about the film. Visit Flashbulb Films to learn more about Rick and his work. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to pl…
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Tyler Patrick of the Krypton Report Podcast makes his debut on the show to discuss The Crow: Salvation, the third film in a series that seems cursed with mediocrity. Featuring a pre-Spider-Man Kirsten Dunst and a great performance from a then-unknown Walton Goggins. We've got some thoughts on the things this film did decently, and spots where they …
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Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Trilogy (2024)
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1:17:39As promised in his last appearance, Stacy Dooks has returned to discuss the Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths Trilogy! It didn't get a whole lot of positive reviews, and there's reason for that. But some interesting things to look at in this anyway, and how it connects to the previous DC animated universe. Listen to Stacy on The Fanboy Powe…
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We finally got here after almost 200 episodes—The Dark Knight. Considered by many to be the greatest superhero movie ever made, including the first Oscar-winning performance in a superhero film. So how does it hold up? Regular guest Derick McDuff returns to help Perry answer that question as they reflect on this film and its legacy. Listen to Deric…
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In a first for his appearances on this show, Superman podcaster Anthony Desiato is here to actually talk about a Superman movie! We're talking Superman: Unbound, the animated adaptation of the Superman: Brainiac story. We discuss the odd title, our feelings on this story and its source material, and the depiction of Supergirl. Listen to Anthony’s p…
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After a long absense, Professor Sy Islam is back. This time, we break from the MCU and look at the Sony Spidey-adjacent universe and arguably the most successful film in that series, 2018's Venom! We talk about the character's history, how this movie turned out better than anyone expected, and a lot more. Pick up a copy of Leaders Assemble! Leaders…
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Returning guests Nic and Dani Baldwin are back for a discussion of Will Smith and Charlize Theron's first brusth with superhero cinema—2008's mostly forgotten Hancock. What looked like a fun parody of the superhero concept ended up becoming something far more generic, and we'll break down the good and bad of it all. Listen to Nic and Dani on the In…
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In light of the recent election, I have some thoughts I'd like to share.By Perry Constantine and Derrick Ferguson (Host Emeritus)
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We're back! Apologies for the long delay, but new episodes are ready to go. In this episode, Alex Marcus of The Pop Break returns to discuss The Marvels, the MCU's unfairly maligned follow-up to Captain Marvel and Ms. Marvel. We go through what we loved about it, the places where it fell short, and what we think it might mean for the future of the …
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Joker: Folie à Deux debuted to poor reviews and a disappointing box office reception. But the original is still an interesting film in its own right. So stay home from the theater, and listen back to Perry and Derrick's discussion of Joker. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics…
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The Penguin has debuted on Max to rave reviews, so this is a good time to look back at the movie that preceeded it—2021’s The Batman. Listen back to Perry’s discussion with John Bracich about this film. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the…
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It's election season! In honor of the increasingly politicized environment, this is a good chance to revisit Perry's discussion of superheroes and politics with superhero author and political scientist, Van Allen Plexico! Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice mes…
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Recently, the remake/re-adaptation of The Crow was released to a negative reception. So we'll use this as an opportunity to revisit one of the earliest episodes when Perry and Derrick discussed the original 1994 version of The Crow. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave …
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Due to a combination of work, personal issues, and computer problems, it'll be a bit more of a wait for new episodes. But in the meantime, enjoy some more of SCP Classic. To round out the Deadpool and Wolverine coverage, this week we look back at Perry's discussion of Logan with Juan Bracich. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or co…
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Podcaster Chris Osborne comes by the show for a discussion of one of the classics of J-Horror. In this episode, we dive into Takeshi Shimizu's Ju-on: The Grudge, which helped contribute to the J-Horror craze of the early 2000s (and Hollywood's obsession with remaking them). This is the final episode of the season. Thank you so much for listening, a…
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S11E09 – Tokyo Drifter (1966) [東京流れ者]
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1:06:52Director Seijun Suzuki is a really unique figure in the world of Japanese cinema, with a style all his own. In this episode, Japanese film scholar Jennifer Upton returns to the show for a discussion of one of his most famous works, Tokyo Drifter. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Jennifer Upton Visit Jennifer’s website for information on h…
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S11E08 – Godzilla Raids Again (1955) [ゴジラの逆襲]
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1:10:49Fellow podcaster Mike Lund returns to the show for a discussion of Godzilla Raids Again. The first of many Godzilla sequels, it also set the tone for the Showa Era of Toho's blockbuster property. Listen to our fun debate over the merits and faults of this film. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Mike Lund Listen to Mike on The Old Switch-a-…
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SCP Classic – Once Upon a Deadpool (2018)
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1:28:56We wrap up our flashback to Deadpools of SCP Past. This week, revisit Perry's conversation with comedian and podcaster, Will Short, about Once Upon a Deadpool! Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on …
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S11E07 – 100 Yen Love (2014) [百円の恋]
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1:22:44Film fan and podcaster Sam Inglis joins the show today to discuss Masaharu Take's boxing romance, 100 Yen Love. We break down the story, discuss some of its commentary on Japanese society, and praise the amazing performance by Sakura Ando. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Sam Inglis Follow Sam on Bluesky and Letterboxd, and listen to his …
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Our replay of Deadpool coverage continues! This week, we look back at Derrick and Perry's thoughts on the Super Duper Cut of Deadpool 2! Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show. Facebook Blue…
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Jamie Ryder, author and proprietor of Yamato Magazine, stops by the show to discuss Akira Kurosawa's gangster classic, Drunken Angel! Notable for being the first of Kurosawa and Toshiro Mifune's string of collaborations, it also contains a number of themes Kurosawa would continue to explore throughout his career. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-S…
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