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Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Summer of Superman #12 – The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened? (2015)In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage.This time, we revisit Perry and Derrick's discussion of the documentary, The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened?, going into the troubled production of what would have been a wild 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 show. You can also apply to be a gues...2025-07-271h 41Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Summer of Superman #12 – The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened? (2015)In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage.This time, we revisit Perry and Derrick's discussion of the documentary, The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened?, going into the troubled production of what would have been a wild 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 show. You can also apply to be a gues...2025-07-271h 41
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Summer of Superman #7 – Superman Returns (2006)In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage.We revisit another episode when Derrick was still with us, and our discussion of Superman Returns, and Brandon Routh's first outing as the Man of Steel.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.Fa...2025-06-222h 23Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Summer of Superman #7 – Superman Returns (2006)In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn’s Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage.We revisit another episode when Derrick was still with us, and our discussion of Superman Returns, and Brandon Routh's first outing as the Man of Steel.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.Fa...2025-06-222h 23
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Summer of Superman #5 – Steel (1997)In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn's Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage.This time around, we revisit Perry and Derrick's epic discussion of the abysmal Steel!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 | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | ContactIf you want some great superhero...2025-06-081h 47Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Summer of Superman #5 – Steel (1997)In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn's Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage.This time around, we revisit Perry and Derrick's epic discussion of the abysmal Steel!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 | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | ContactIf you want some great superhero...2025-06-081h 47
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Summer of Superman #1 - Superman: The Movie (1978)In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn's Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage.In this episode, revisit the very first episode of the show, when Perry and Derrick discussed Richard Donner's Superman: The Movie!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 | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | ContactIf yo...2025-05-111h 59Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Summer of Superman #1 - Superman: The Movie (1978)In celebration of the Summer of Superman and the lead-up to James Gunn's Superman film this July, Superhero Cinephiles is rebroadcasting all of our Superman movie coverage.In this episode, revisit the very first episode of the show, when Perry and Derrick discussed Richard Donner's Superman: The Movie!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 | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | ContactIf yo...2025-05-111h 59
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!SCP Classic – Batman Returns (1992)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 on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show.Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | ContactIf you want some great superhero fiction, you can get two free superhero novels and o...2024-12-291h 50Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!SCP Classic – Batman Returns (1992)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 on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show.Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | ContactIf you want some great superhero fiction, you can get two free superhero novels and o...2024-12-291h 50
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!SCP Classic – Joker (2019)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? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show.FacebookBlueskyThreadsInstagramContact2024-10-271h 57Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!SCP Classic – Joker (2019)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? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show.FacebookBlueskyThreadsInstagramContact2024-10-271h 57
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!SCP Classic – The Crow (1994)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 a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show.FacebookBlueskyThreadsInstagramContactSuperhero Cinephiles is produced with the su...2024-10-061h 53Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!SCP Classic – The Crow (1994)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 a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show.FacebookBlueskyThreadsInstagramContactSuperhero Cinephiles is produced with the su...2024-10-061h 53
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!SCP Classic – Deadpool 2 (2018)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.FacebookBlueskyThreadsInstagramContact2024-08-251h 56Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!SCP Classic – Deadpool 2 (2018)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.FacebookBlueskyThreadsInstagramContact2024-08-251h 56
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!SCP Classic – Deadpool (2016)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 or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show.FacebookBlueskyThreadsInstagramContact2024-08-172h 04Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!SCP Classic – Deadpool (2016)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 or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show.FacebookBlueskyThreadsInstagramContact2024-08-172h 04
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Justice League Dark (2017)Nick Jones of Focused On Comics joins Perry to discuss the Justice League Dark animated film! We talk about the DC Original Animated Universe in general, Matt Ryan's standout performance as John Constantine, and more.Listen to Nick's podcasts: Focused On Comics The 1610 Incursion The Flying DeadAnd follow him on TwitterWant 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 sh...2023-08-201h 00Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Justice League Dark (2017)Nick Jones of Focused On Comics joins Perry to discuss the Justice League Dark animated film! We talk about the DC Original Animated Universe in general, Matt Ryan's standout performance as John Constantine, and more.Listen to Nick's podcasts: Focused On Comics The 1610 Incursion The Flying DeadAnd follow him on TwitterWant 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 sh...2023-08-201h 00
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!BHM Replay – SteelOur Black History Month Replay continues with the movie Derrick long-threatened to cover and then finally pulled the trigger on. Steel is a terrible movie, but this is one of the most enjoyable times I had recording with Derrick. 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.Patrons get to listen to episodes before everyone else and they also get access to my e...2023-02-081h 47Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!BHM Replay – SteelOur Black History Month Replay continues with the movie Derrick long-threatened to cover and then finally pulled the trigger on. Steel is a terrible movie, but this is one of the most enjoyable times I had recording with Derrick. 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.Patrons get to listen to episodes before everyone else and they also get access to my e...2023-02-081h 47
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Batman ForeverThis week, Perry is joined by old friend and author Mark Bousquet and they dive into Batman Forever. And while it's not a particularly good movie, it's easily the horniest Batman movie ever made. Plus, Mark has an interesting theory that puts the entire film into a completely different lens. Doesn't necessarily make it better, but it certainly led to a really interesting discussion.Visit Mark's website, follow him on Twitter or check out his movie reviews on LetterboxdHelp support the show by buying or renting this movie on AmazonWant to...2022-12-261h 34Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Batman ForeverThis week, Perry is joined by old friend and author Mark Bousquet and they dive into Batman Forever. And while it's not a particularly good movie, it's easily the horniest Batman movie ever made. Plus, Mark has an interesting theory that puts the entire film into a completely different lens. Doesn't necessarily make it better, but it certainly led to a really interesting discussion.Visit Mark's website, follow him on Twitter or check out his movie reviews on LetterboxdHelp support the show by buying or renting this movie on AmazonWant to...2022-12-261h 34
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!SuperBefore Guardians of the Galaxy, James Gunn directed another superhero film called Super. In this episode, Perry and guest Amit Srivastava dive into this 2010 film starring Rainn Wilson, Elliot Page, and Kevin Bacon. If you're expecting Gunn's usual level of quality, this may not be quite the film for you, but it led to an interesting discussion.Listen to Amit on the D54 podcastHelp support the show by buying or renting this movie on AmazonWant to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in...2022-11-281h 11Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!SuperBefore Guardians of the Galaxy, James Gunn directed another superhero film called Super. In this episode, Perry and guest Amit Srivastava dive into this 2010 film starring Rainn Wilson, Elliot Page, and Kevin Bacon. If you're expecting Gunn's usual level of quality, this may not be quite the film for you, but it led to an interesting discussion.Listen to Amit on the D54 podcastHelp support the show by buying or renting this movie on AmazonWant to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in...2022-11-281h 11
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Hellboy II: The Golden ArmyKae Wilson from the Call Us Casters podcast sits down with Perry to discuss Hellboy II: The Golden Army. An original story written by Gulliermo del Toro, it's a movie that unfortunately didn't do as well as the first Hellboy film and ultimately resulted in an incomplete trilogy. We revisit Ron Perlman's excellent performance, Doug Jones stepping up to take on the voice of Abe Sapien, and how this movie proves del Toro needs to make a steampunk film.
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Help support the show by renting or buying this...2022-10-1756 minSuperhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Hellboy II: The Golden ArmyKae Wilson from the Call Us Casters podcast sits down with Perry to discuss Hellboy II: The Golden Army. An original story written by Gulliermo del Toro, it's a movie that unfortunately didn't do as well as the first Hellboy film and ultimately resulted in an incomplete trilogy. We revisit Ron Perlman's excellent performance, Doug Jones stepping up to take on the voice of Abe Sapien, and how this movie proves del Toro needs to make a steampunk film.
Listen to the Call Us Casters podcast
Help support the show by renting or buying this...2022-10-1756 min
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!The ShadowThis week, Perry is joined by Steven Honeycutt of the Reptilian Media YouTube Channel to discuss 1994's The Shadow. We discuss some of the things that hold up with this movie and have some differing views, but overall come to the conclusion that this film feels like a missed opportunity.
Visit Reptilian Media for more of Steve's work.
Help support the show by renting or buying this film from Amazon.
Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice...2022-10-101h 15Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!The ShadowThis week, Perry is joined by Steven Honeycutt of the Reptilian Media YouTube Channel to discuss 1994's The Shadow. We discuss some of the things that hold up with this movie and have some differing views, but overall come to the conclusion that this film feels like a missed opportunity.
Visit Reptilian Media for more of Steve's work.
Help support the show by renting or buying this film from Amazon.
Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice...2022-10-101h 15
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Batman: The Dark Knight ReturnsOur regular DC animation guest, Stacy Dooks, is back to discuss one of Perry's favorite of the DC animated films—Batman: The Dark Knight Returns! We discuss the legacy of the comic, the wrong lessons people have taken from it, and how the film improves on a lot of aspects of the comic.
Listen to Stacy on The Fanboy Power Hour podcast.
Help support the show by renting or buying this film from Amazon.
Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or co...2022-10-031h 36Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Batman: The Dark Knight ReturnsOur regular DC animation guest, Stacy Dooks, is back to discuss one of Perry's favorite of the DC animated films—Batman: The Dark Knight Returns! We discuss the legacy of the comic, the wrong lessons people have taken from it, and how the film improves on a lot of aspects of the comic.
Listen to Stacy on The Fanboy Power Hour podcast.
Help support the show by renting or buying this film from Amazon.
Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or co...2022-10-031h 36
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!FreaksThis week, we're looking at a virtually unknown film and that's 2018's Freaks. Pete Abeyta of the Middle Class Film Class Podcast joins Perry to discuss this excellent film that's a textbook example of how you can do a whole lot on a very limited budget.
Listen to Pete on the Middle Class Film Class Podcast.
Help support the show by renting or buying this film from Amazon.
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 p...2022-09-191h 07Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!FreaksThis week, we're looking at a virtually unknown film and that's 2018's Freaks. Pete Abeyta of the Middle Class Film Class Podcast joins Perry to discuss this excellent film that's a textbook example of how you can do a whole lot on a very limited budget.
Listen to Pete on the Middle Class Film Class Podcast.
Help support the show by renting or buying this film from Amazon.
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 p...2022-09-191h 07
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Once Upon a DeadpoolWill Short of the Days Past Tooncast returns and this time, Perry's making him watch Once Upon a Deadpool when he knows almost nothing about the character and hasn't even seen the Deadpool or Deadpool 2. We discuss Ryan Reynolds' interactions, the smart way Fox got everyone to pay for the same movie twice, and the great intercuts with Fred Savage.
Listen to Will on the Days Past Tooncast.
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...2022-09-121h 28Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Once Upon a DeadpoolWill Short of the Days Past Tooncast returns and this time, Perry's making him watch Once Upon a Deadpool when he knows almost nothing about the character and hasn't even seen the Deadpool or Deadpool 2. We discuss Ryan Reynolds' interactions, the smart way Fox got everyone to pay for the same movie twice, and the great intercuts with Fred Savage.
Listen to Will on the Days Past Tooncast.
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...2022-09-121h 28
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!The Iron GiantThough it was a flop in theaters, The Iron Giant from 1999 has become a cult classic in the years since and introduced many to both director Brad Bird and Vin Diesel. David Weinberger of the Shonen Flop Podcast joins Perry to discuss the reasons why this movie continues to remain popular. But it's not all praise, we also find more than a few areas of improvement.
Listen to David on the Shonen Flop Podcast.
Help support the show by buying or renting this movie on Amazon.
Want to tell us what you think...2022-09-0552 minSuperhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!The Iron GiantThough it was a flop in theaters, The Iron Giant from 1999 has become a cult classic in the years since and introduced many to both director Brad Bird and Vin Diesel. David Weinberger of the Shonen Flop Podcast joins Perry to discuss the reasons why this movie continues to remain popular. But it's not all praise, we also find more than a few areas of improvement.
Listen to David on the Shonen Flop Podcast.
Help support the show by buying or renting this movie on Amazon.
Want to tell us what you think...2022-09-0552 min
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Ant-ManThis week, Perry is joined by video editor and writer Eddie Thomson of Why We Watch to discuss 2015's Ant-Man! We discuss the long road this movie took to getting made, from Edgar Wright's long involvement in the project, switching over to Adam McKay and eventually landing in the hands of Peyton Reed. We also talk about how the heist film aspect helps set this apart from the rest of the MCU and why not every movie needs to end in some world-ending threat.
Visit Why We Watch for more on Eddie's work.
Help support t...2022-08-291h 10Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Ant-ManThis week, Perry is joined by video editor and writer Eddie Thomson of Why We Watch to discuss 2015's Ant-Man! We discuss the long road this movie took to getting made, from Edgar Wright's long involvement in the project, switching over to Adam McKay and eventually landing in the hands of Peyton Reed. We also talk about how the heist film aspect helps set this apart from the rest of the MCU and why not every movie needs to end in some world-ending threat.
Visit Why We Watch for more on Eddie's work.
Help support t...2022-08-291h 10
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!PushAfter the Fantastic Four films but before Captain America, Chris Evans starred in another superhero film called Push that most people (including Perry) never even knew about. Matthew Bliss of the Dead Drop Podcast is here to talk about this underrated superhero film and why he feels it's worth another look (or even a first look if you've never seen it).
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Help support the show by buying or renting this movie on Amazon.
Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions o...2022-07-251h 16Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!PushAfter the Fantastic Four films but before Captain America, Chris Evans starred in another superhero film called Push that most people (including Perry) never even knew about. Matthew Bliss of the Dead Drop Podcast is here to talk about this underrated superhero film and why he feels it's worth another look (or even a first look if you've never seen it).
Listen to the Dead Drop Podcast and follow on Instagram.
Help support the show by buying or renting this movie on Amazon.
Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions o...2022-07-251h 16
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Spider-Man: Far From HomeA few episodes ago, we discussed Spider-Man: No Way Home, so now we're backtracking a little bit to discuss its predecessor—Spider-Man: Far From Home. Fellow podcaster WaysteLAN is the guest to talk about why he thinks it's the best Spider-Man movie yet, whereas Perry has some critiques that hold it back. Nevertheless, there's a lot to like in this movie.
Listen to the WaysteLAN Party podcast and follow WaysteLAN on Instagram.
Help support the show by buying or renting this movie on Amazon.
Want to tell us what you think? Have any qu...2022-07-181h 04Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Spider-Man: Far From HomeA few episodes ago, we discussed Spider-Man: No Way Home, so now we're backtracking a little bit to discuss its predecessor—Spider-Man: Far From Home. Fellow podcaster WaysteLAN is the guest to talk about why he thinks it's the best Spider-Man movie yet, whereas Perry has some critiques that hold it back. Nevertheless, there's a lot to like in this movie.
Listen to the WaysteLAN Party podcast and follow WaysteLAN on Instagram.
Help support the show by buying or renting this movie on Amazon.
Want to tell us what you think? Have any qu...2022-07-181h 04
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Moon KnightProfessor Sy Islam, co-author of Leaders Assemble! Leadership in the MCU, is back in this episode for a deep dive on Disney+'s Moon Knight limited series! Perry brings the background knowledge of the comics, while Sy approaches this from the perspective of someone who only has a casual familiarity with Moon Knight, and they come back with different takes on the series.
Pick up a copy of Leaders Assemble! Leadership in the MCU
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Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about...2022-07-111h 51Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Moon KnightProfessor Sy Islam, co-author of Leaders Assemble! Leadership in the MCU, is back in this episode for a deep dive on Disney+'s Moon Knight limited series! Perry brings the background knowledge of the comics, while Sy approaches this from the perspective of someone who only has a casual familiarity with Moon Knight, and they come back with different takes on the series.
Pick up a copy of Leaders Assemble! Leadership in the MCU
Follow Sy Islam on Twitter
Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about...2022-07-111h 51
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Justice League: WarFellow superhero fiction author and podcaster Henry "Young" Shel is our guest this week to talk about Justice League: War, the direct-to-video animated film adaptation of Geoff Johns and Jim Lee's inaugural Justice League story-arc. Henry explains why this is his favorite of the DC animated films, while Perry brings some context from the comics.
Visit Capes & Mics for Henry's podcast and writing and follow him on Instagram.
Help support the show by buying or renting this movie on Amazon.
Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for...2022-06-271h 10Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Justice League: WarFellow superhero fiction author and podcaster Henry "Young" Shel is our guest this week to talk about Justice League: War, the direct-to-video animated film adaptation of Geoff Johns and Jim Lee's inaugural Justice League story-arc. Henry explains why this is his favorite of the DC animated films, while Perry brings some context from the comics.
Visit Capes & Mics for Henry's podcast and writing and follow him on Instagram.
Help support the show by buying or renting this movie on Amazon.
Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for...2022-06-271h 10
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Justice League of America (1997)There are many bad movies that Perry has watched for this show and come away with something positive to say. That's not the case with today's pick. Will Short of the Days Past Tooncast (and an old friend from Perry and Derrick's fanfic days) comes on to discuss CBS' failed 1997 Justice League of America pilot. And whether you're a Snyder fan or a Snyder hater, we can all agree that this is the absolute worst Justice League adaptation to date.
Also a reminder, the next episode is big #100. For the hundredth episode, I’d like to hear fr...2022-05-091h 49Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Justice League of America (1997)There are many bad movies that Perry has watched for this show and come away with something positive to say. That's not the case with today's pick. Will Short of the Days Past Tooncast (and an old friend from Perry and Derrick's fanfic days) comes on to discuss CBS' failed 1997 Justice League of America pilot. And whether you're a Snyder fan or a Snyder hater, we can all agree that this is the absolute worst Justice League adaptation to date.
Also a reminder, the next episode is big #100. For the hundredth episode, I’d like to hear fr...2022-05-091h 49
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Batman: Mask of the PhantasmAdam Lance Garcia returns to discuss Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, which both he and Perry agree is one of the greatest Batman movies ever made. Adam is also the creator of The Green Lama superhero audio drama, which just completed its first season, and he and Perry talk a lot about the series and the background behind it.2022-03-141h 27Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Batman: Mask of the PhantasmAdam Lance Garcia returns to discuss Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, which both he and Perry agree is one of the greatest Batman movies ever made. Adam is also the creator of The Green Lama superhero audio drama, which just completed its first season, and he and Perry talk a lot about the series and the background behind it.2022-03-141h 27
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsWe're back and ready to talk about superhero movies! In this episode, Perry is joined by Jessica Fong of Comic Book Resources to watch and chat about Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. While Perry provides the comic book background, Jessica comes at the film from the perspective of an Asian American and a fan of wuxia and Chinese cinema. You're not going to want to miss this episode!2022-02-071h 29Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsWe're back and ready to talk about superhero movies! In this episode, Perry is joined by Jessica Fong of Comic Book Resources to watch and chat about Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. While Perry provides the comic book background, Jessica comes at the film from the perspective of an Asian American and a fan of wuxia and Chinese cinema. You're not going to want to miss this episode!2022-02-071h 29
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Superhero PoliticsToday is a special episode of Superhero Cinephiles. A long while back, Perry and Derrick once discussed doing an episode focused on politics and superheroes, but unfortunately never got around to it. But in light of some recent controversies over politics in comic books, Perry has invited Van Allen Plexico—superhero author, host of the White Rocket Podcast, and political scientist—to come by and discuss the long history of superhero politics.2021-08-151h 17Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Superhero PoliticsToday is a special episode of Superhero Cinephiles. A long while back, Perry and Derrick once discussed doing an episode focused on politics and superheroes, but unfortunately never got around to it. But in light of some recent controversies over politics in comic books, Perry has invited Van Allen Plexico—superhero author, host of the White Rocket Podcast, and political scientist—to come by and discuss the long history of superhero politics.2021-08-151h 17
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Zack Snyder's Justice LeagueNo one can replace Derrick, but he would have wanted the show to continue, and so it does. In the first episode of this new format, Perry is joined by author and video producer Adam Lance Garcia and they tackle the Snyder Cut. And in true Superhero Cinephiles fashion, there's plenty of other digressions about Falcon and the Winter Soldier, the DCEU, and much more!2021-05-171h 37Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Zack Snyder's Justice LeagueNo one can replace Derrick, but he would have wanted the show to continue, and so it does. In the first episode of this new format, Perry is joined by author and video producer Adam Lance Garcia and they tackle the Snyder Cut. And in true Superhero Cinephiles fashion, there's plenty of other digressions about Falcon and the Winter Soldier, the DCEU, and much more!2021-05-171h 37
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Superhero Cinephiles are Better in the DarkSuperhero Cinephiles continues to celebrate the life of the better half of its host. In this special episode, Perry is joined by Thomas Deja, who hosted the Better in the Dark podcast with Derrick for seven years. They share their memories and stories of Derrick, what they loved about him, and how we can all honor his memory.2021-04-151h 19Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Superhero Cinephiles are Better in the DarkSuperhero Cinephiles continues to celebrate the life of the better half of its host. In this special episode, Perry is joined by Thomas Deja, who hosted the Better in the Dark podcast with Derrick for seven years. They share their memories and stories of Derrick, what they loved about him, and how we can all honor his memory.2021-04-151h 19
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Remembering DerrickDerrick Ferguson passed away on April 4, 2021. Perry shares some of his thoughts and memories of his friend and co-host.2021-04-1018 minSuperhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Remembering DerrickDerrick Ferguson passed away on April 4, 2021. Perry shares some of his thoughts and memories of his friend and co-host.2021-04-1018 min
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!SleightOur annual spotlight on black superhero movies returns by spotlighting a black superhero movie you've probably never heard of. Perry and Derrick discuss 2016's Sleight, which has shades of Unbreakable and some truly memorable performances, including a side of Dulé Hill that surprised them both.2021-02-011h 30Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!SleightOur annual spotlight on black superhero movies returns by spotlighting a black superhero movie you've probably never heard of. Perry and Derrick discuss 2016's Sleight, which has shades of Unbreakable and some truly memorable performances, including a side of Dulé Hill that surprised them both.2021-02-011h 30
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!HulkAng Lee's Hulk was pretty much despised by everyone when it came out—except our hosts. Perry and Derrick dive into why they like this unappreciated gem of superhero cinema, address the clear flaws it has, and how it's aged over time and influenced other superhero movies since. But one thing we can all agree on—that climax was incomprehensible.2020-10-121h 36Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!HulkAng Lee's Hulk was pretty much despised by everyone when it came out—except our hosts. Perry and Derrick dive into why they like this unappreciated gem of superhero cinema, address the clear flaws it has, and how it's aged over time and influenced other superhero movies since. But one thing we can all agree on—that climax was incomprehensible.2020-10-121h 36
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!ConstantineWhen Constantine starring Keanu Reeves came out, fans of the character were pissed because of how different it was from the comics. But in retrospect, it's actually a pretty damn good movie. We talk Keanu's career, Derrick's thoughts on Shia LaBeouf, and Peter Stormare's take on Lucifer.2020-09-282h 00Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!ConstantineWhen Constantine starring Keanu Reeves came out, fans of the character were pissed because of how different it was from the comics. But in retrospect, it's actually a pretty damn good movie. We talk Keanu's career, Derrick's thoughts on Shia LaBeouf, and Peter Stormare's take on Lucifer.2020-09-282h 00
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!The SpiritFrank Miller's take on The Spirit opens with Gabriel Macht and Samuel L. Jackson fighting in a pool of literal crap...and that's really the perfect metaphor for this movie. It's the first film the guys review that they hate, and Perry swears to one day make Derrick pay for forcing him to watch it.2020-09-211h 45Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!The SpiritFrank Miller's take on The Spirit opens with Gabriel Macht and Samuel L. Jackson fighting in a pool of literal crap...and that's really the perfect metaphor for this movie. It's the first film the guys review that they hate, and Perry swears to one day make Derrick pay for forcing him to watch it.2020-09-211h 45
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Captain America: Civil WarThey say the book is always better than the movie, but that’s definitely NOT the case with Captain America: Civil War. Perry and Derrick go in-depth into all the amazing character dynamics, the introductions of Black Panther and Spider-Man into the MCU, one of the best villains yet, and—of course—the big-ass airport fight scene!2020-09-142h 10Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Captain America: Civil WarThey say the book is always better than the movie, but that’s definitely NOT the case with Captain America: Civil War. Perry and Derrick go in-depth into all the amazing character dynamics, the introductions of Black Panther and Spider-Man into the MCU, one of the best villains yet, and—of course—the big-ass airport fight scene!2020-09-142h 10
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!WitchbladePerry and Derrick discuss just some of the news coming out of the DC Fandome, and that takes up a good chunk of the episode. But eventually, they get around to discussing Witchblade, the made-for-TV movie that led to the successful (yet short-lived) TNT TV series. There's praise for Yancy Butler and how she went beyond the T&A aspects that made the comics so popular, but also find some critiques.2020-08-311h 50Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!WitchbladePerry and Derrick discuss just some of the news coming out of the DC Fandome, and that takes up a good chunk of the episode. But eventually, they get around to discussing Witchblade, the made-for-TV movie that led to the successful (yet short-lived) TNT TV series. There's praise for Yancy Butler and how she went beyond the T&A aspects that made the comics so popular, but also find some critiques.2020-08-311h 50
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!JokerJoker spawned a lot of hot opinions on both sides, and Derrick and Perry get into it a bit themselves as they dissect the movie. Listen for their opinions on the film, some of their different interpretations, and how they feel this isn't really the Joker from the comics.2020-08-241h 57Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!JokerJoker spawned a lot of hot opinions on both sides, and Derrick and Perry get into it a bit themselves as they dissect the movie. Listen for their opinions on the film, some of their different interpretations, and how they feel this isn't really the Joker from the comics.2020-08-241h 57
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2With Father’s Day on the horizon, Perry and Derrick talk about a movie that has a personal connection to their relationships with their fathers—Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2. Beyond the rocking 70s soundtrack, the epic VFX, and all the humor is a very strong movie about character and family. We are Groot!2020-06-151h 45Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2With Father’s Day on the horizon, Perry and Derrick talk about a movie that has a personal connection to their relationships with their fathers—Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2. Beyond the rocking 70s soundtrack, the epic VFX, and all the humor is a very strong movie about character and family. We are Groot!2020-06-151h 45
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Daredevil (2003)Finally, Perry's master plan has come to fruition. The reason why he started this podcast was to someday trick Derrick into watching the director's cut of the 2003 Daredevil, and now the day has come! So how does Derrick react to a movie he's resisted watching for almost twenty years? Will he rage against the film or will he find some stuff he liked? You've gotta listen to find out!2020-06-011h 39Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Daredevil (2003)Finally, Perry's master plan has come to fruition. The reason why he started this podcast was to someday trick Derrick into watching the director's cut of the 2003 Daredevil, and now the day has come! So how does Derrick react to a movie he's resisted watching for almost twenty years? Will he rage against the film or will he find some stuff he liked? You've gotta listen to find out!2020-06-011h 39
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)It’s pizza time as Perry and Derrick watch the classic 1990 live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Perry got introduced to the franchise as an impressible youth while Derrick was already a jaded adult, and yet there’s a lot of common ground. Find out why this film holds up so well and how it succeeds where Michael Bay’s reboot failed.2020-05-041h 25Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)It’s pizza time as Perry and Derrick watch the classic 1990 live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Perry got introduced to the franchise as an impressible youth while Derrick was already a jaded adult, and yet there’s a lot of common ground. Find out why this film holds up so well and how it succeeds where Michael Bay’s reboot failed.2020-05-041h 25
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Black PantherWe continue our spotlight on black superheroes with a movie that looked at expectations for black superhero movies and just blew them right out. And that is what both Perry and Derrick agree is one of the greatest superhero films ever—2018’s Black Panther! Listen as we go in-depth with some of the deep themes of this movie and go nuts over the cast.2020-03-021h 50Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Black PantherWe continue our spotlight on black superheroes with a movie that looked at expectations for black superhero movies and just blew them right out. And that is what both Perry and Derrick agree is one of the greatest superhero films ever—2018’s Black Panther! Listen as we go in-depth with some of the deep themes of this movie and go nuts over the cast.2020-03-021h 50
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Meteor ManIn celebration of Black History Month, Perry and Derrick discuss The Meteor Man, the first mainstream black superhero movie! Writer/director/actor Robert Townsend’s 1993 superhero kids comedy has kind of faded from memory, but there’s a lot of good in it that deserves a fresh look.2020-02-171h 37Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Meteor ManIn celebration of Black History Month, Perry and Derrick discuss The Meteor Man, the first mainstream black superhero movie! Writer/director/actor Robert Townsend’s 1993 superhero kids comedy has kind of faded from memory, but there’s a lot of good in it that deserves a fresh look.2020-02-171h 37
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Captain America: The First AvengerTo ring in the New Year with a bit of optimism, Perry and Derrick discuss Captain America: The First Avenger! Listen to why they both believe Chris Evans is THE definitive Steve Rogers, how the Cap movies gave a first in superhero cinema, and why people who dismiss characters like Cap and Superman are wrong.2020-01-201h 57Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Captain America: The First AvengerTo ring in the New Year with a bit of optimism, Perry and Derrick discuss Captain America: The First Avenger! Listen to why they both believe Chris Evans is THE definitive Steve Rogers, how the Cap movies gave a first in superhero cinema, and why people who dismiss characters like Cap and Superman are wrong.2020-01-201h 57
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!DeadpoolIt's the holiday season, so we decided to spotlight the other guy in the red suit—2016's Deadpool! Get two very different perspectives, one from a fan of the character, and one from someone who never understood the appeal. Also a little rundown on some of Perry and Derrick's thoughts on the most important superhero films of the past year.2019-12-302h 03Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!DeadpoolIt's the holiday season, so we decided to spotlight the other guy in the red suit—2016's Deadpool! Get two very different perspectives, one from a fan of the character, and one from someone who never understood the appeal. Also a little rundown on some of Perry and Derrick's thoughts on the most important superhero films of the past year.2019-12-302h 03
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Watchmen (2009)Zack Snyder's Watchmen is one of the most controversial superhero films ever made, and in light of how much we're enjoying Daimon Lindelof's Watchmen TV series on HBO, this episode we decided to look back at Snyder's adaptation. Perry goes in-depth into the ways Snyder misunderstood Moore and Gibbons' classic, while Derrick offers a more sympathetic view of the film. Where do you stand?2019-12-022h 18Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Watchmen (2009)Zack Snyder's Watchmen is one of the most controversial superhero films ever made, and in light of how much we're enjoying Daimon Lindelof's Watchmen TV series on HBO, this episode we decided to look back at Snyder's adaptation. Perry goes in-depth into the ways Snyder misunderstood Moore and Gibbons' classic, while Derrick offers a more sympathetic view of the film. Where do you stand?2019-12-022h 18
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!X-MenIt’s a giant-sized episode as Perry and Derrick talk about 2000’s X-Men, the movie that launched the superhero revolution! We both defend and deconstruct different parts of this film. Plus: Derrick talks about his problems with the civil rights metaphor for mutants and Perry gives some ideas about how mutants could be introduced into the MCU.2019-11-042h 37Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!X-MenIt’s a giant-sized episode as Perry and Derrick talk about 2000’s X-Men, the movie that launched the superhero revolution! We both defend and deconstruct different parts of this film. Plus: Derrick talks about his problems with the civil rights metaphor for mutants and Perry gives some ideas about how mutants could be introduced into the MCU.2019-11-042h 37
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!The CrowPerry and Derrick sit down and talk about the 1994 cult favorite, The Crow. The guys discuss how the film has withstood the test of time, the brilliant way it tells a very concise story, and of course, they touch on the film’s legacy and the tragic on-set death of its star, Brandon Lee.2019-10-071h 52Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!The CrowPerry and Derrick sit down and talk about the 1994 cult favorite, The Crow. The guys discuss how the film has withstood the test of time, the brilliant way it tells a very concise story, and of course, they touch on the film’s legacy and the tragic on-set death of its star, Brandon Lee.2019-10-071h 52
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Batman (1989)Happy Batman Day! Go back to 1989 as Perry and Derrick talk about Tim Burton’s Batman, which changed the way many looked at the Dark Knight. Listen to Derrick’s retelling of what it was like in the summer of ’89 when Batmania gripped the nation and what the movie got right and what it got wrong.2019-09-172h 17Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Batman (1989)Happy Batman Day! Go back to 1989 as Perry and Derrick talk about Tim Burton’s Batman, which changed the way many looked at the Dark Knight. Listen to Derrick’s retelling of what it was like in the summer of ’89 when Batmania gripped the nation and what the movie got right and what it got wrong.2019-09-172h 17
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Superman: The Movie (1978)In the first episode, Perry and Derrick discuss the grandfather of superhero movies, 1978’s Superman directed by Richard Donner. Join in as they discuss just how influential this movie has been on superhero movies since and whether or not it still holds up today.2019-09-011h 59Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Superman: The Movie (1978)In the first episode, Perry and Derrick discuss the grandfather of superhero movies, 1978’s Superman directed by Richard Donner. Join in as they discuss just how influential this movie has been on superhero movies since and whether or not it still holds up today.2019-09-011h 59