The 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)

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…

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…

Ralph 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…

Musician 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…

This 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…

Comic 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.…

Following 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…

Elements 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 …

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…

It'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 …

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…

Author 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…

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…

The 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 …

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…

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 …

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 …

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…

Since 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…

We'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…

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 …

As 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

In light of the recent election, I have some thoughts I'd like to share.By Perry Constantine and Derrick Ferguson (Host Emeritus)

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

We 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 …

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…

To celebrate the release of Deadpool & Wolverine, listen back to our coverage of the previous Deadpool films. We kick off with one of our earliest episodes, when Derrick and Perry discussed the very first Deadpool movie. New episodes are coming soon! Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media…

Hey everyone, just a quick announcement to let you know that the show will be back soon! I am in the process of recording new episodes, and in the meantime, you'll get to listen to some SCP Classic. Also, we are approaching Episode #200, so if you have any thoughts, comments, or suggestions, send them to [email protected] or reach out t…

The show will be going on a temporary hiatus. Listen in for more details. Until then, you can check out past episodes by visiting SuperheroCinephiles.com or check out my other podcast, Japan On Film. Paragons of Earth, the superhero comic book I created with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns, is now funding on Kickstarter. We could use all the support we …

Author John Bruening is back on the show and this time, we revisit Iron Man 2. We discuss the recasting of Rhodey, address the film's less-than-stellar reputation, and talk about how we'll still take this over Iron Man 3. Visit FlinchBooks.com to find out about all the books John is involved with. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions …

Fellow podcaster Anthony Desiato returns to the show to discuss another Punisher film. This time, we examine the first attempt to bring the Punisher to theaters, the infamous 1989 film starring Dolph Lundgren as Frank Castle. But contrary to its awful reputation (and despite some generic 80s action film clichés), it's not half-bad. Listen to Anthon…

Nic Baldwin is back but thankfully, he's joined by his wife, Dani. That means we get to watch a good movie! This time, we're discussing 2017's Wonder Woman, one of the best DC movies ever made. We talk about the importance of the film, how well it captured the character, and how the third act was a bit of a fumble. Listen to Nic and Dani on the In …

Now that the DCEU is officially over, how do the individual entries stack up? Justin De Voe makes his debut on the show to go over a decade of DC films, from Man of Steel to Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. We discuss the origins, the evolution from the Snyderverse into something more fractured, and rank each film. And you might be surprised where we …

After a long absence, our resident DC animation commentator Stacy Dooks returns! In this episode, we discuss the Tomorrowverse's introduction to Earth-2 and the Justice Society. Listen to Stacy on The Fanboy Power Hour podcast Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voic…

The best multiverse movie in recent memory didn't come from either of the two cinematic universes playing with the multiverse. Instead, it came in the form of Everything Everywhere All At Once. Frank Martin returns to break down this entertaining look at the multiverse. Visit Frank's website to learn more about his writing. Want to tell us what you…

M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable was considered a disappointment when it was released, but that's because no one really knew that it was supposed to be a superhero movie. Bruce Alexander joins Perry to look back on this film and what it could have been if it were better marketed. Visit Authentic Identity Management to learn more about Bruce's life …

Isaac Walker of the Bright Brainz podcast races in to discuss what was called "the best superhero movie since The Dark Knight." And The Flash is many things, but it's definitely not that. We're coming in hot to tear apart DC's latest attempt to capitalize on Flashpoint. Listen to Isaac on the Bright Brainz podcast or watch it on YouTube. Want to te…

Mykel Banda and Roach Montono of the Bad Potatoes Pod join Perry to discuss the Korean superhero film, Psychokinesis. Train to Busan's Yeon Sang-ho also directs this fun film, about a deadbeat dad who gains telekinetic powers and uses them to try and repair his relationship with his daughter. Find out more about the Bad Potatoes Pod by visiting the…

In this episode, Perry is joined by comic creator Devin Whitlock to talk about Sylvester Stallone's ill-fated superhero movie, Samaritan. What seems like it has some promise in an interesting premise is ruined by some pretty poor choices, but makes for a fun discussion. Follow Devin on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky. Check out Devin's comic anthol…

Musician Ralph Puma joins the show to remember the movie Ryan Reynolds wishes he could forget. We discuss the few things that work pretty well and the many missteps along the way. Visit Linktree for all of Ralph's links. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice mess…