Fri, 3 December 2021
We've been waiting for a Ghostbusters 3 for years. Rumors of a third film popped up every so often but after the death of Harold Ramis, and the release of the 2016 reboot, it seemed the hopes of ever seeing a continuation of our favorite supernatural exterminators were all but, well, busted. And, to be fair, Ghostbusters Afterlife is not the sequel we longed for but it is indeed the third film in the franchise. How does the sequel hold up to the originals? Does it rely too much on the first film? Join Justin and special guest SmoothJStew as they discuss Ghostbusters Afterlife and let us know what you think of the movie! Watch this episode on YouTube!
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Fri, 19 November 2021
Today's episode is the sequel to John McTiernan's classic Predator. This time around the Predator is in a different kind of jungle: Los Angeles, California! Danny Glover is a hardened cop who doesn't play by the rules and has a fear of heights that plays no part in the story whatsoever, who's trying to take down local gangs but someone (or some THING) is killing gang members one by one. An interesting follow up to the original, check out what the guys think and let us know what you think of Predator 2! Check this episode out on YouTube!
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Fri, 5 November 2021
Coming off the successful film The Terminator, James Cameron's next film was the sequel to Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi horror masterpiece Alien. Picking up right where Alien ended (kind of), Ripley finds herself having to face not just one alien but a whole nest of aliens including the Queen! With an all-star cast, this film is very different from its predecessor. Which one is better? Check out the episode and let us know! Watch this episode on YouTube!
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Fri, 22 October 2021
Continuing our animated series, SmoothJStew returns to talk about Batman & Mr. Freeze: Subzero! Released in 1998, this straight-to-video movie feels more like an extended episode of Batman: The Animated Series, and that ain't a bad thing! If only the live action Batman & Robin could have had a Mr. Freeze like the one in this movie! Featuring Robin and Batgirl along with some newly introduced characters (as well as Mr. Freeze's polar bears!), Batman & Mr. Freeze: Subzero was the last movie to feature the BTAS style of animation. Kevin Conroy would, of course, continue to voice the character for years to come but sadly, this character design and style ended with this film. Check out the episode to hear what Justin and Stew think and let us know what you think of Batman & Mr. Freeze: Subzero! SmoothJStew's YouTube Channel
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Fri, 8 October 2021
Back in 2007, Warner Bros animation decided to start producing animated feature films based on characters from DC Comics starting with Superman: Doomsday, based on the Death of Superman storyline. 14 years and over 50 films later, they're still pumping them out every year and personally, I'm happy they are. So let's revisit the first movie and see how it holds up after almost a decade and a half. Have you seen Superman: Doomsday? What do you think? Watch this episode on YouTube!
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Fri, 24 September 2021
Following the success of the animated TV series, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm was meant to be a direct-to-video movie until Warner Bros. decided to release it theatrically. They believed in the film and thought it could be a big success. It opened on Christmas Day in 1993 at #11 and went on to make over $5.6 million dollars. According to Wikipedia, that was considered a failure at the box office but became a success in the home media market. Ironic. Justin is joined by SmoothJStew for their first ever animated movie review! Check it out and let us know what you think of Batman: Mask of the Phantasm! Watch this episode on YouTube!
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Fri, 10 September 2021
If at first you don't succeed, try again with a different writer/director! After the financially succesful but poorly received Suicide Squad in 2016, Warner Bros. decided to try again but this time with James Gunn, who directed the two Guardians of the Galaxy movies for Marvel. Also this time around the film is R rated. With a new cast of character and a couple of returning faces, The Suicide Squad has been getting rave reviews. So what do the guys think? Let us know what you think of The Suicide Squad! Watch this episode on YouTube!
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Fri, 27 August 2021
It's finally here! Episode 100! Thank you to everyone who has listened to us, whether you've listened since the beginning or if you're new to the podcast. We appreciate you and are incredibly thankful that you enjoy listening to us. We couldn't think of a better movie to do for our 100th episode than The Dark Knight, directed by Christopher Nolan and released in 2008. The follow up to Batman Begins was anxiously awaited, especially after the untimely death of Heath Ledger, who played The Joker. So how does it hold up? Let us know what you think of The Dark Knight! Watch this episode on YouTube!
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Fri, 13 August 2021
The first Thor sequel came and went without much fanfare. This week the guys sit down to discuss the movie that some consider the worst of the MCU films. Let us know what you think of Thor: The Dark World! Watch this episode on YouTube!
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Fri, 30 July 2021
Three years after the release of Raiders of the Lost Ark, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Harrison Ford return for Indiana Jones's next adventure (Although, technically this takes place before Raiders)! A darker film than Raiders, Indy is tasked with finding a magical stone that has been stolen from a small village (along with all the children of the village). Accompanying him this time are Short Round, played by Ke Huy Quan, and Willie, played by Kate Capshaw. There's bugs (and snakes, of course), chilled monkey brains, brain washing and human sacrifices! What's not to love? Watch this episode on YouTube!
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Fri, 16 July 2021
After a seven year wait, we finally got another, serious Batman movie. Gone were the campy, toy-sales driven, bat-nipple filled Batman movies. The fans wanted Batman taken seriously and director Christopher Nolan delivered the goods. Set in a much more realistic universe, Nolan gave us a Batman origin story, which was something we'd yet to see. It was a fantastic direction for not just Batman but comic book movies in general. As Bruce Wayne discovers how to be Batman, the movie sets up Scarecrow and Ra's al Ghul as his first adversaries. How does it hold up and what do the guys think of it? What do YOU think of Batman Begins? Let us know! Watch this episode on YouTube! Check out Christian Bale, Cillian Murphy and Eion Bailey's screen tests for Batman!
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Sat, 10 July 2021
Marvel is finally back at the movies! Black Widow was supposed to be released in the summer of 2020 but thanks to Covid, got delayed. It is finally out so Justin and special guest SmoothJStew discuss the first movie of Marvel's Phase 4. Taking place in between Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War, Natasha is on the run from the government but can't stay hidden forever. Especially with Taskmaster now on her trail. Check out what the guys think and let us know what you thought of Black Widow! Watch this episode on YouTube!
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Fri, 2 July 2021
Jurassic Park was a huge deal. Especially to people like me who were kids when it was released. So the sequel to Jurassic Park was also a huge deal. I remember my excitement level was through the roof. Seeing the trailers and knowing there were two T-Rexes and more dinosaurs was almost too much to handle. Did it meet expectations? This one was a fun episode and we hope you enjoy it. Let us know what you think of The Lost World: Jurassic Park! Unfortunately, our video recording didn't work out this week so while I did upload this episode to YouTube, it's audio only but feel free to check it out here.
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Fri, 18 June 2021
They're back! Two Time Galaxy Savers! Director James Gunn brings back his galactic heroes for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2! Released in 2017, it was a pretty big success for Marvel and Gunn. This time around we meet Ego, who claims to be Peter's dad, played by the always cool Kurt Russell. We've also got Mantis and a few other characters introduced in this movie. A lot of people love this movie but what do the guys think? Check it out and let us know what you think of Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2! Watch this episode on YouTube!
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Fri, 4 June 2021
It's hard to imagine a time before Predator. Predators (and the xenomorphs from Alien) have been such a big part of pop culture for most of Justin and John's lives that it's hard to think of a world without these crazy creatures. Growing up there were the movies, the video games, the action figures, and eventually, the crossover movies! But this movie was the first to introduce the world to the Predator. And who better to face off against him than Arnold Schwarzenegger? What do you think of Predator? Let us know! Watch this episode on YouTube!
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Fri, 21 May 2021
In 2014, we saw the sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man, with Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone returning and bringing villains Electro and Rhino to the big screen for the first time. Director Marc Webb also returned and the movie was met with a less than stellar reception. In fact, it would be the last Andrew Garfield Spider-Man movie before Tom Holland took the reigns. What do you think of the Spidey sequel? Not as bad as everyone says or deserves to be forgotten? Let us know what you think! Watch this episode on YouTube!
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Fri, 7 May 2021
In space, no one can hear you scream. 1979 delivered Ridley Scott's Alien and started a franchise that would last for nearly forty years (so far). The first Alien movie is a sci-fi horror film and the guys discuss whether it stands the test of time. Check it out and let us know what you think of Alien! Watch this episode on YouTube!
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Fri, 23 April 2021
Following Batman v Superman, we were introduced to the Suicide Squad, a team of bad guys coerced into saving the day! Written and directed by David Ayer, it was met with about the same reception as Batman v Superman, and people have really strong opinions on Jared Leto's portrayal of the Joker. This also marks the first live action portrayal of Harley Quinn (although Dr. Harleen Quinzel was portrayed on Birds of Prey back in 2002). Along for the ride is Deadshot, played by Will Smith, Captain Boomerang, Killer Croc, Diablo, Katana kand Killer Croc! What do you think of Suicide Squad? Cinema Heroes
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Fri, 9 April 2021
One year after The Fellowship of the Ring was released, we got The Two Towers. This film gave us a proper introduction to Gollum and introduced us to a few new characters including Treebeard. How does the second film in the fantasy franchise hold up? Check out what the guys think and let us know what YOU think! Watch this episode on YouTube!
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Fri, 26 March 2021
Following the hugely successful X2: X-Men United, director Bryan Singer left the franchise to direct Superman Returns and Brett Ratner stepped in to helm the third X-Men film. Although considered one of the worst films of the franchise, there were still seven X-Men films that followed it. How's it hold up fifteen years later? Check out what the guys think about it and let us know what you think in the comments! Watch this episode on YouTube!
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Wed, 24 March 2021
The wait is finally over. The theatrical version of Justice League made its way into theaters in November of 2017, now here we are in March of 2021 finally able to see Zack Snyder's original vision of the film. Some said it would never happen, that a cut didn't exist. Well, here we are. So, was it worth the wait? Was Darkseid as awesome as he looked in the trailer? Should WB restore the Snyderverse? Or should this version of the movie never have seen the light of day? Check out the episode to hear what the guys think! Cinema Heroes
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Fri, 12 March 2021
The third installment of the Star Trek movie franchise finds the crew disobeying Starfleet orders to try and save their friend Spock! But wait, didn't Spock die? Yes! And maybe not really! Find out what the guys think of Leonard Nimoy's directorial debut and let us know what you think! Watch this episode on YouTube!
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Fri, 26 February 2021
Along with Return of the Jedi, 1983 brought us another part 3 that is... well, not as widely loved. Christopher Reeve returns as the Man of Steel, but gone are Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder (mostly), and really anything that made the first two movies so darn great. But we do get Superman fighting Clark Kent, and maybe the closest thing to a big-screen Brainiac that we've seen so far. What do you think of Superman III? Watch this episode on YouTube!
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Fri, 12 February 2021
Released roughly six months after Part II, Back to the Future Part III finds Marty McFly in the old west trying to save his buddy Doc Brown from 'Mad Dog' Tannen (not Tanner as Justin incorrectly states in this episode). Where does the third film rank among the other two and what do YOU think about Back to the Future Part III? Let us know! Watch this episode on YouTube!
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Fri, 29 January 2021
The first film of Phase II finds Tony Stark with anxiety due to the events of The Avengers. He can't sleep, he just keeps tinkering with his suits and gadgets, and now there's a new threat: The Mandarin. What did the guys think of the third and final Iron Man movie? Let us know what you think! Watch this episode on YouTube!
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Fri, 15 January 2021
The year is 1999. Many excellent movies came out in 1999 but perhaps the greatest (depending on who you ask) was the genre bending sci-fi flick called The Matrix starring Keanu Reeves. It's impact on cinema and pop culture is undeniable and the guys really enjoyed talking about this one. Let us know what you think of episode and The Matrix! Check this episode on YouTube!
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Fri, 1 January 2021
Warner Bros. decided to do something interesting and have a movie that's not in the universe that was set up with 2013's Man of Steel. Doesn't sound too crazy, but in the world of connected films and shared universes, this actually seemed to be thinking out of the box. Todd Phillips directed Joaquin Phoenix in an Oscar winning performance as Gotham's Clown Prince of Crime in a dark and R-rated origin story. What did the guys think? Check it out and let us know what YOU think! Check out this episode on YouTube!
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Fri, 18 December 2020
The movie that put James Cameron on the map and made Arnold Schwarzenegger a household name (or maybe he already was? We don't know. We were babies when this movie came out!). The film was a big hit and Arnold would forever be connected to his Terminator character, especially after it's hugely successful follow-up a few years later. How does the film hold up over thirty years later? Check out the episode below and let us know what you think of The Terminator! Check this episode out on YouTube!
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Fri, 4 December 2020
At the beginning of the superhero movie boom, Marvel released The Punisher starring Thomas Jane and John Travolta. The last Punisher movie was in 1989 starring Dolph Lundgren. Now we've got the skull shirt! How does this compare and does it hold up? Let us know what you think! Check this episode out on YouTube!
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Fri, 20 November 2020
The final episode of the Skywalker Saga was released in December of 2019 and it is the worst reviewed Star Wars film (according to Rotten Tomatoes). Could the final movie really be that bad? Did the Last Jedi haters like it or did it just create more bad blood between the die hard fans and Disney? Most importantly, what did the guys think? Check it out and let us know what YOU think of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker! Check out this episode on YouTube!
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Fri, 6 November 2020
The first theatrically released animated Spider-Man movie follows the story of high-schooler Miles Morales as he gains superpowers and meets other people with similar abilities from alternate realities! Sounds confusing but it works really well. Check out what the guys thought of it and let us know what YOU think! Cinema Heroes
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Fri, 23 October 2020
In 2001 the world saw the live action adaptation of the best selling book Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. The books had a huge following even before the movies came out, so the cast and crew had enormous pressure to get this right. Did they do it? Check it out and hear what the guy's think of the first Harry Potter installment and be sure to let us know what YOU think! Check this episode out on YouTube!
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Fri, 9 October 2020
Justin and John are back with an episode on the Justice League. Brought together for the first (and so far only) time on the big screen in November of 2017 by Zack Snyder (kind of) and Joss Whedon. Whose movie is this, really? Did they do the team justice (pun intended)? Did it work without giving the other heroes their own movies first like their Marvel counterparts? The guys dive in and tell you what they think. Check it out and let us know what you think! Check out this episode on YouTube! www.cinemaheroes.com
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Fri, 25 September 2020
The highly anticipated sequel to 2015's The Force Awakens arrived in December of 2017 and fans couldn't wait to see the return of Luke Skywalker. Finally! The hero of the story was back and was going to show the First Order who was boss! And this movie was for sure going to tell us who Rey's parents are and who Supreme Leader Snoke is, right? Right? With a critics score of 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and an audience score of 43%, it's safe to say this movie is loved by some and hated by others. What did the guys think? Check it out below and find out! Watch this episode on YouTube!
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Fri, 11 September 2020
In 2016, Marvel introduced Black Panther to the MCU in Captain America: Civil War. In 2018, we got our first Black Panther solo film. It went on to be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. And in 2020, we sadly lost Chadwick Boseman who brought Black Panther to life. How does the movie hold up as a superhero movie? And what do you think Marvel is going to do with the character now? Check it out and let us know what YOU think of Black Panther. Check out this episode on YouTube!
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Fri, 4 September 2020
Thirty-one years after their Excellent Adventure, and twenty-eight years after their Bogus Journey, Bill & Ted are back to Face the Music. They're in their late forties and still trying to write the song that will unite the world. But what if they can't do it? What happens then? Well, according to Rufus' daughter, the world and reality as we know it, will be destroyed. No pressure. Check out what the guys thought of the third Bill & Ted adventure and let us know what YOU think! Watch this episode on YouTube!
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Fri, 5 July 2019
Released two years after the original Bill & Ted, this movie finds our heroes being... assassinated! Bill & Ted Go To Hell was supposedly the original title but was (thankfully) changed to Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey. Along for the ride is Death, played by the great William Sadler, who helps them battle evil robot Bill & Ted so they can play at the Battle of the Bands! Did the guys think this movie was most triumphant or totally bogus? Check it out! www.cinemaheroes.com
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Fri, 21 June 2019
After being introduced in 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Wonder Woman gets her very first live action motion picture. Directed by Patty Jenkins, Gal Gadot reprises her role as the Amazon princess. How does her standalone movie rank among the other DC films? What did the guys think? Check it out! www.cinemaheroes.com
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Fri, 7 June 2019
History is about to be rewritten by two guys who can't spell. That's the tagline (on the DVD) for 1989's Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. This bumbling duo save the world... eventually. But first they have to pass their history exam! Thanks to a friend from the future and his time-traveling phone booth, Bill and Ted may just have a chance! Did the guys think this movie was most excellent or totally heinous? Take a listen and find out!
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Fri, 24 May 2019
This is it. It all comes down to this. After 11 years and 22 movies, the MCU wraps up it's Infinity Saga with Avengers: Endgame. The guys have seen it and can't wait to talk about it. www.cinemaheroes.com www.facebook.com/smandsmpodcast
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Fri, 24 May 2019
The Avengers are back and finally battling Thanos, who has been working in the background ever since 2012's The Avengers. Thanos is attempting to gather the six Infinity Stones for his gauntlet so he can wipe out half of the universe's population. It's up to The Avengers to stop him! Justin and John are also back after about a year and a half. What did they think of one of Marvel's biggest movies?
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Wed, 15 November 2017
Remember Planet Hulk? How about Planet Hulk but instead of Hulk being the main character who gets imprisoned, how about Thor? Then Hulk can be on the planet, too. And they'll fight in the arena! And Cate Blanchett can play the Goddess of Death. Sounds good!
This week the guys take on Thor 3 otherwise known as Thor: Ragnarok. At the time of this recording, Thor: Ragnarok is Marvel's best reviewed film of all time. So what did the guys think? |
Fri, 27 October 2017
After some test footage was leaked online, fans demanded the Deadpool film they were owed! Fox received the message and delivered this film in 2016. It was the largest R-rated opening weekend ever and the movie went on to make over $700 million worldwide. How is it?
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Mon, 18 September 2017
It's been 27 years since the last live action adaptation of IT. Coincidentally, IT comes back to Derry every 27 years...
This week the guys discuss the new horror film based on Stephen King's classic novel. What did they think? How does it compare to the 1990 miniseries? Is Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise as good as Tim Curry's? www.cinemaheroes.com |
Fri, 11 August 2017
When Marvel announced their decision to make a movie based on Ant-Man, it probably felt like a risk. Not as well known as Iron Man or Captain America, would people go see a movie about a character who can shrink to the size of an insect? It's ranked 14th among the MCU movies, so while not as big of a hit as Guardians of the Galaxy, still not a flop either. Let us know what you think of the movie!
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Fri, 21 July 2017
After The Motion Picture, the folks behind Star Trek decided to go back to the original series to find their villain and what an excellent choice they made. Khan, after being abandoned on Ceti Alpha V, is back to exact his revenge on Kirk and crew. And revenge, as we all know, is a dish best served cold.
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Mon, 10 July 2017
The first Spider-Man movie. Again. But this time with more Iron Man. That's right, folks, Spider-Man is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Introduced in Captain America: Civil War, this film follows Peter Parker (Tom Holland) as he longs to be a part of The Avengers. Too bad that pesky thing called High School is in the way. The awesome Michael Keaton stars as Adrian Toomes, aka The Vulture, as the film's main villain. How does this film rank compared to previous Spider-Man films? Let us know what you think about it! www.cinemaheroes.com
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Fri, 6 January 2017
In 2001, Peter Jackson brought to life the first chapter of J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy masterpiece The Lord of the Rings. Now, fifteen years later, the guys discuss what works and what doesn't, if anything. www.cinemaheroes.com
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Thu, 24 November 2016
After the hugely successful Spider-Man 2, everyone had high expectations for part 3. Unfortunately, those expectations were not met. Instead we got a movie over-stuffed with villains, cheesy dialogue and Peter Parker dancing in the street. Spider-Man 3 should have been great but instead it was a sad ending to Sam Raimi's trilogy.
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Fri, 28 October 2016
This Halloween the guys decide to dive into a discussion on the made-for-tv movie based on Stephen King's novel IT. Starring Tim Curry as Pennywise the Clown, this film was released as a two-episode mini-series and remains a classic of the horror genre. Does this three hour long film hold up after 26 years?
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Sat, 22 October 2016
Todd McFarlane was a big name in comics. In 1992 he created his original character Spawn and unleashed him upon the world. A murdered CIA operative who makes a deal with the devil, Al Simmons is transformed into a supernatural "hell-spawn" who decides to break his deal and fight for justice.
Or something like that. The guys discuss Spawn and then talk about recent movie trailers and news. www.cinemaheroes.com Facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twitter: @CinemaHeroes |
Sat, 1 October 2016
After the Star Wars films wrapped up, George Lucas decided to enter the realm of high fantasy. The result was the Ron Howard directed film about a Nelwyn farmer who becomes the guardian to a newborn baby who is being sought after by an evil queen.
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Sat, 17 September 2016
After the hugely successful films of Phase One, Marvel decided to take a chance on a group of intergalactic heroes known as the Guardians of the Galaxy. Had you ever heard of the Guardians, because John and Justin sure hadn't. It was a bit of a gamble on Marvel's part. This movie could have been a big flop but went on to be a huge success.
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Mon, 15 August 2016
Based on the hugely popular Nintendo game, Super Mario Bros. was the first movie to be based on a video game. Although it's safe to say that it doesn't quite resemble the game much. This week the guys dive into the 1993 flop that brought Mario and Luigi to the big screen.
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Mon, 1 August 2016
Nicolas Cage. Need I say more? Yes. I need to say more. Even Nicolas Cage can't redeem Ghost Rider. Mark Steven Johnson, who also directed Daredevil, wrote and directed this film and it is not great. Listen to what the guys have to say, including what they actually did like about it.
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Mon, 4 July 2016
July 2, 1996. Aliens invade earth. Thankfully we've got Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum on our side. This week the guys discuss Roland Emmerich's alien invasion classic (too early?) Independence Day. Welcome to Earth!
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Mon, 13 June 2016
Bryan Singer's follow up to the successful X-Men film features new mutants (Nightcrawler! Lady Deathstrike!) and some familiar faces. How does it rank against its predecessor? Is it still one of the best superhero movies ever made?
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Fri, 20 May 2016
Captain America's third film is not so much of a "solo" film since almost all the other Avengers are in it but hey, who cares, right? We got to see Iron Man and Captain America fighting each other! And Marvel introduced Spider-Man and Black Panther into their cinematic universe. So what did the guys think?
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Sat, 7 May 2016
As Captain America: Civil War opens, what better character to talk about than... Indiana Jones? OK, so there's no connection. We just wanted to watch/talk about Raiders of the Lost Ark. Nominated for a Best Picture Oscar, this was Spielberg and Ford's first foray into the world of Dr. Jones. What do you think of Raiders of the Lost Ark?
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Mon, 11 April 2016
There hasn't been a movie in recent memory that has so many people divided. Some folks love it. Other folks hate it. (And some folks just kinda like it but don't LOVE it). Either way, there's a lot to talk about when it comes to Zack Snyder's new film. What did Justin and John think? Check out the episode below to find out!
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Mon, 21 March 2016
At the beginning of the Superhero movie boom, Fox released Daredevil. Starring Ben Affleck, Colin Farrell, Jennifer Garner and the late Michael Clarke Duncan, Daredevil was released a year after Spider-Man and unfortunately didn't do quite as well. What did writer/director Mark Steven Johnson get right with his adaptation? What did he get wrong? Find out below in the latest episode!
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Fri, 26 February 2016
It's that time of year again! Justin and John look at the year ahead and pick their top 10 most anticpated movies.
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Mon, 8 February 2016
On January 14, the world lost a very talented actor. Known for his iconic roles as the villain Hans Gruber, the Sheriff of Nottingham and, of course, Severus Snape, the late great British actor brought a humanity and depth to the roles he took on. He has too many movies to talk about for just one podcast so we decided to tackle two of his biggest. (We'll save Severus Snape for future episodes).
So join the guys as they discuss Die Hard and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and remember the legendary actor Alan Rickman.
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Sat, 16 January 2016
This week the guys discuss the follow up to the hugely succesful Iron Man. How do Jon Favreau and company fare the second time around? Take a listen and find out!
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Sun, 20 December 2015
SPOILERS!! Be warned, if you haven't seen The Force Awakens yet, the WHOLE movie is discussed and you will be spoiled. Go watch the movie, then come back and listen.
That said, the guys discuss the newest film of the Star Wars franchise! It's finally here and we are finally getting Episodes 7 thru 9. So what did they think? www.facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twitter: @CinemaHeroes |
Sun, 6 December 2015
The final chapter of the original Star Wars saga. Luke Skywalker's Jedi training is complete... because he built a lightsaber... right? That's right, right?
John and Justin talk about all sorts of aspects of the Star Wars universe in their second to last Star Wars podcast (be sure to check back for The Force Awakens podcast in a couple weeks!)
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Wed, 18 November 2015
This week the guys dive into one of Marvel's first successful feature films. Blade the vampire hunter might not be the most well-known Marvel character but chances are, you've heard of him now.
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Wed, 21 October 2015
The future is here. Back in 1989 we watched Marty McFly and Doc Brown travel to October 21, 2015. Thirty years into their future. Flying cars, hoverboards, shoes that laced themselves!! And now that day is upon us... and we have none of that.
Join the guys as they discuss the continuing adventures of high school student Marty McFly in Back to the Future: Part II. www.cinemaheroes.com facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twitter: @CinemaHeroes |
Sun, 4 October 2015
The sequel to Star Wars! Could number 2 live up to the first film? Could it surpass the first film in terms of quality and story? Listen as the guys gush over the awesome-ness that is The Empire Strikes Back.
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Fri, 18 September 2015
The worst superhero movie ever? Maybe. But it's definitely the worst Batman movie ever! Join the guys as they discuss the pun-filled disaster that ruined a franchise!
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Sat, 5 September 2015
Join the guys as they recruit themselves into the BPRD and join the ranks of Hellboy and Abe Sapian. Released in 2004, Guillermo Del Toro brought the comic book hero to the big screen for the first time. How is it?
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Mon, 10 August 2015
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...
As we prepare for Episode VII, we watch the fourth film in our Star Wars Marathon: A New Hope. The original Star Wars. Released in 1977, one could argue that Star Wars changed the ways films are made bringing in a whole new type of special effects. Applauded as one of the greatest sci-fi movies ever made, join the guys as they discuss George Lucas' masterpiece: Star Wars. www.cinemaheroes.com facebook.com/smandsmpodcast twitter.com/CinemaHeroes |
Fri, 24 July 2015
In anticipation of the next big screen adaptation of the Fantastic Four, the guys dive into Tim Story's 2007 sequel Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. Anticipation for seeing the Silver Surfer in the movie theater was pretty high. The first trailer got some people interested (others not so much). Did he get the treatment he deserved? Or Galactus for that matter? (Spoiler Alert: No... No, they didn't)
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Wed, 1 July 2015
Look! Up in the sky! It's Superman II! The sequel to the mega-hit Superman: The Movie. After Richard Donner was famously fired, the producers brought on Richard Lester to finish the film. Did he improve it? Or did he ruin it? How does it compare to the later-released Richard Donner Cut?
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Fri, 22 May 2015
War! This week the guys dive into the last of the Star Wars prequels. Anakin finally becomes Darth Vader! It's what we've all been waiting for! So, how is it?
Direct download: E033_-_Star_Wars_Episode_III_-_Revenge_of_the_Sith.mp3
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Fri, 8 May 2015
Join the guys as they discuss the Avengers sequel! How does it hold up to the original? Who's this Vision guy??
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Fri, 24 April 2015
Earth's Mightiest Heroes. In 2012, Marvel Studios did something no one had yet dared to do: Make a movie filled with superheroes who had all already had their own standalone films. The Avengers were assembled. Is it the greatest superhero movie of all time?
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Fri, 10 April 2015
The guys discuss Marvel's last solo superhero film before The Avengers. How does Captain America rank among Marvel's films?
Here's the 60s cartoon Justin talks about watching as a kid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpkoc7vtyhc www.cinemaheroes.com facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twitter: @CinemaHeroes |
Mon, 30 March 2015
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... George Lucas made a prequel that was... even worse than Episode 1? Join the guys as they discuss the second chapter of the Star Wars saga. How does it hold up 13 years later?
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Direct download: E029_-_Star_Wars_Episode_II_-_Attack_of_the_Clones.mp3
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Fri, 13 March 2015
Join the guys as we travel back in time to 1979 and then forward in time to the 22nd century! The guys discuss their love for Star Trek and the first of many Star Trek films.
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Fri, 13 February 2015
Join the guys this week as they discuss the movies they're most excited about in the upcoming year! Also, how do they feel about Spider-Man joining the Marvel Universe?
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Thu, 29 January 2015
The Caped Crusader. The Boy Wonder. The Riddler. Two-Face. And... Dr. Chase Meridian...? This week's episode is on Joel Schumacher's Batman Forever. Whose decision was it to have Bat-Nipples? And should nostalgia play a part when rating a movie?
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Fri, 16 January 2015
Join the guys and save the clock tower! This week John and Justin dive into a discussion about Robert Zemeckis' film Back to the Future! Is it as perfect as they remember? Are there plot holes? Travel back to 1955 and find out!
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Fri, 2 January 2015
This week the guys dive in to the 1989 version of Marvel's The Punisher starring Dolph Lundgren and Louis Gossett, Jr. Is this the best or worst Punisher movie? And where's the skull shirt??
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Mon, 15 December 2014
After a bit of a hiatus (sorry about that), the guys discuss Sam Raimi's Spider-Man sequel. Alfred Molina was cast as the infamous Doctor Octopus and helps bring the superhere genre to a whole new level.
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Sat, 25 October 2014
When there's something strange in your neighborhood, who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters! This week the guys talk about the comedic masterpiece that is Ghostbusters. The movie, the cartoon, the toys! Plus a little sidetracked discussion on the glory days of theme parks.
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Fri, 10 October 2014
Thing Ring, Do Your Thing! Wait... What?? Justin and John dive in to 2005's Fantastic Four. Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and The Thing all come to life on the big screen for the first time (well, not if you count that unreleased 90's version...) What do they think? Check it out. It's Clobberin' Time!!!
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Fri, 26 September 2014
The guys decide to tackle the first (er... fourth really) of six Star Wars films: The Phantom Menace. Is it as bad as the Internet says it is? What do the guys think of Jar Jar Binks? Qui-Gon Jinn? Young Anakin Skywalker? Or those stupid Midi-Chlorians?
Links: Justin refers to a scene where the Jedi have "super speed." It's terrible quality, but you can check out what he's talking about here: http://youtu.be/2OTHjSG61SI?t=6m47s Twitter: @CinemaHeroes |
Fri, 5 September 2014
This week the guys discuss the 2012 violent, brooding, helmet-wearing anti-hero film Dredd. Never having read any of the Judge Dredd comics (or seen the 1995 Stallone movie), can you still enjoy the film? How's the acting? The writing? Does he ever take the helmet off? Thanks for listening and remember: I AM THE LAW! |
Sat, 30 August 2014
Sorry for the late episode!!
This week the guys dive into a discussion about Tim Burton's follow up to his 1989 smash hit. Is it as good as the original Batman? Did Burton get too much creative control? What has Bruce Wayne been doing since the events of the original movie? Justin and John try to answer these questions and more! www.cinemaheroes.com facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twitter: @CinemaHeroes |
Fri, 8 August 2014
The guys discuss the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, the cartoon, the toys, and the nostalgia. Travel back in time and remember the weirdness, the silliness and the fond memories.
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Fri, 4 July 2014
The guys discuss Richard Donner's take on the Man of Steel. Released a year after Star Wars, the world was introduced to Christopher Reeve and believed a man could fly. How does it hold up 36 years later? |
Fri, 20 June 2014
In John's attempt to turn Justin into an Anime lover, the guys discuss Hayao Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke. Does John still love it as much as he used to? What did Justin think?
Plus, a little discussion on David Lynch's filmography. Contact: justin@cinemaheroes.com john@cinemaheroes.com Facebook: Twitter: @CinemaHeroes |
Fri, 6 June 2014
With X-Men: Days of Future Past recently released in theaters, the guys decide to discuss 2011's X-Men: First Class directed by Matthew Vaughn. What worked? What didn't? Who created Cerebro?
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Sat, 17 May 2014
John and Justin discuss The Amazing Spider-Man directed by Marc Webb. They compare it to the previous films directed by Sam Raimi and talk about how some movies deserve a second chance.
Also, there's a brief discussion about the recently released photo of Ben Affleck in the new Batman suit. www.cinemaheroes.com Contact: john@cinemaheroes.com or justin@cinemaheroes.com Facebook: facebook.com/smandsmpodcast
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Sat, 1 February 2014
After a bit of a hiatus, Justin and John are back and discuss their most anticipated movies of 2014! They also discuss the new casting of Lex Luthor and Alfred Pennyworth.
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Direct download: E012_-_Top_10_Most_Anticipated_Movies_of_2014.mp3
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Fri, 22 November 2013
The guys talk about Marvel's 2011 film Thor directed by Kenneth Branagh. What is Thor exactly? A demi-god? An alien?
Beware SPOILERS for The Avengers as well! www.cinemaheroes.com Contact: justin@cinemaheroes.com or john@cinemaheroes.com Facebook: facebook.com/smandsmpodcast Twitter: @CinemaHeroes |
Fri, 8 November 2013
The guys talk about Steven Spielberg's 2002 film Minority Report and joke around about Justin's stalking habits. They also share their love (again) for Spielberg.
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Fri, 25 October 2013
John and Justin talk about a classic horror comedy: Evil Dead II, the second chapter in Sam Raimi's trilogy. The article they refer to a lot in the episode can be found here: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/evil-dead-2-oral-history-645236 www.cinemaheroes.com |
Fri, 11 October 2013
Justin and John discuss Jon Favreau's Iron Man from 2008. Not to mention a small discussion on Batman, as always. www.cinemaheroes.com |
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