Episodes
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 [https://superherocinephiles.com] or check out my other podcast, Japan On Film [https://japanonfilm.com]. Paragons of Earth, the superhero comic book I created with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns, is now funding on Kickstarter [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/percivalconstantine/paragons-of-earth]. We could use all the support we can get,...
Published 04/09/24
Published 04/09/24
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 [https://flinchbooks.com/] to find out about all the books John is involved with. 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...
Published 04/07/24
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 Anthony's podcasts and check out  his documentaries by visiting Flat Squirrel Productions [https://www.flatsquirrelproductions.com/]. Want to tell us...
Published 03/31/24
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 Love With Movies [https://www.inlovewithmovies.com/] podcast. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about...
Published 03/24/24
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 landed on some of these. Listen to Justin on the (Not So) Secret Dad's Business podcast [https://notsosecretdadsbusiness.com/portfolio/] and check...
Published 03/17/24
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 [https://tfph.libsyn.com/] 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 [https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message]. You can also apply to be a guest on the...
Published 03/10/24
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 [https://www.frankthewriter.com/] to learn more about his writing. 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...
Published 03/03/24
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 [https://authenticim.myclickfunnels.com/] to learn more about Bruce's life coaching for ADHD adults. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry...
Published 02/25/24
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 [https://brightbrainz.podbean.com/] or watch it on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@BrightBrainz]. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about...
Published 02/18/24
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 their Linktree [https://linktr.ee/badpotatoespod]. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in...
Published 02/11/24
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 [https://twitter.com/devinagonistes], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/devinagonistes/], and Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/devinagonistes.bsky.social]. Check out Devin's comic anthologies,...
Published 02/04/24
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. [https://linktr.ee/RalphPuma] 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 [https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message]. You can also apply to be a guest on the...
Published 01/28/24
Nic Baldwin comes back to torture Perry with another terrible movie. This time, it's Howard the Duck, the movie that almost bankrupted George Lucas. Although there are some moments, this ultimately turns out to be a mess. And yes, we talk about the duck boobs. Listen to Nic on the In Love With Movies [https://www.inlovewithmovies.com/] podcast or follow him on Twitter [https://twitter.com/nicluvsmovies] Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about...
Published 01/21/24
Comic fan Scott Honig stops by the show to discuss the MCU's debut streaming series, WandaVision! We talk about the interesting things the series did, the incredible performances, the internet speculation, and Wanda's legacy since. 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 [https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message]. You can also apply to be a guest on the show...
Published 01/14/24
Kenisha Liu returns to the show to discuss the forgotten movie of Bruce Timm's DCAU. We discuss the interesting way this film approached the Batwoman concept (before Kate Kane's debut in the comics) and Timm's odd obsession with the Bruce/Barbara relationship. Follow Kenisha on Instagram [https://instagram.com/kenisha_rose] 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...
Published 01/07/24
A few episodes we covered Incredibles 2 and this week, we get around to The Incredibles! Author John Bruening returns to the show to talk about what has often been called the closest thing we've gotten to the best Fantastic Four movie. We reflect on the film's legacy and how it holds up almost 20 years later. Visit John's Amazon page [https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-C.-Bruening/author/B07GV42XDK] to check out his books. Next week is Christmas and the week after is New Year's, so the show...
Published 12/17/23
When you ask Batman fans what their favorite animated Batman movie is, Under the Red Hood is consistently one of the top choices—and with good reason. Fellow podcaster and Batman fan Colton Petrey joins the show to talk about why. 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 [https://anchor.fm/superherocinephiles/message]. You can also apply to be a guest on the show...
Published 12/10/23
Shortly after he appeared on the Patreon show to discuss Maximum Carnage, writer Liam Carrigan is back on the main show for a discussion of Carnage's big-screen debut in Venom: Let There Be Carnage.  Watch Liam's YouTube shows, A Celtic State of Mind [https://www.youtube.com/@ACelticStateOfMind] and Celtic Down Under [https://www.youtube.com/@CelticDown] and also read his articles on Osaka.com [https://www.osaka.com/]. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry...
Published 12/03/23
This week, Perry is joined by Connor Burke of No Highway Option to discuss Incredibles 2, the long-delayed sequel to Brad Bird's hit superhero movie. We go into the film's history, some of the things that it does really well (like the epic chase scene and the depiction of parenthood), and some places where things could have been better. Check out No Highway Option on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/NoHighwayPod/], Twitter [https://twitter.com/NoHighwayPod], Instagram...
Published 11/26/23
Superhero Cinephiles is back with a bunch of new episodes! Nic Baldwin returns to talk about a mostly-good movie (for a change). In this episode, we discuss the troubled production of Superman II, compare the Donner and Lester versions, and discuss the strengths and faults of each version. Listen to Nic on the In Love With Movies [https://www.inlovewithmovies.com/] podcast or follow him on Twitter [https://twitter.com/nicluvsmovies] Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or...
Published 11/19/23
For the next two months, I'm taking a break from the show to catch up on recordings and get some work done on my comic book project. So I'm giving you a glimpse into the past with SCP Classic, featuring replays of past episodes influenced by recent releases. The Flash had a number of cameos, and one of those fulfilled Jon Peters's lifelong dream of seeing Superman fight a giant spider in the third act. So for the final episode of SCP Classic, Derrick and I look at the documentary about the...
Published 11/12/23
For the next two months, I'm taking a break from the show to catch up on recordings and get some work done on my comic book project. So I'm giving you a glimpse into the past with SCP Classic, featuring replays of past episodes influenced by recent releases. The Flash featured what is likely the final performances by one of the best and worst casting picks in the DCEU—Ben Affleck and Ezra Miller. So because of its ties to this film, listen to when Derrick and I talked about the Joss Whedon...
Published 11/05/23
For the next two months, I'm taking a break from the show to catch up on recordings and get some work done on my comic book project. So I'm giving you a glimpse into the past with SCP Classic, featuring replays of past episodes influenced by recent releases. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse was the long-anticipated sequel to Into the Spider-Verse. Both have been heralded and praised as two of the best Spidey films (if not the best). So let's look back when Derrick and I discussed Into the...
Published 10/29/23
For the next two months, I'm taking a break from the show to catch up on recordings and get some work done on my comic book project. So I'm giving you a glimpse into the past with SCP Classic, featuring replays of past episodes influenced by recent releases. This has been a good year for Superman fans. The comics are the best they've been in years, James Gunn is working on a new Superman film, Superman and Lois finished off a stellar season (and got renewed), and a new animated series, My...
Published 10/22/23