Superhero Cinephiles

Perry Constantine and Derrick Ferguson (Host Emeritus)

Author and comic book fan Perry Constantine is your guide into the world of superhero film and TV! In each episode, Perry and a guest tackle a different movie or TV show and go into detail about what works and what doesn't, trying to focus on the stuff they enjoy as opposed to ranting about the stuff they hate.

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322 episodes
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Oct 12, 2020 · 1 hr 36 min
Hulk
Ang 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.
Sep 28, 2020 · 2 hr
Constantine
When 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.
Sep 21, 2020 · 1 hr 45 min
The Spirit
Frank 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.
Sep 14, 2020 · 2 hr 10 min
Captain America: Civil War
They 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!
Sep 7, 2020 · 1 hr 34 min
The Cobbler
In this episode, we discuss the loss of Chadwick Boseman, what he meant to the world, and then switch it up to talk about Derrick’s pick, The Cobbler. Think an Adam Sandler film where he changes into different people using their shoes seems an odd choice for a podcast about superhero movies? Think again.
Aug 31, 2020 · 1 hr 50 min
Witchblade
Perry 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.
Aug 24, 2020 · 1 hr 57 min
Joker
Joker 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.
Aug 10, 2020 · 1 hr 46 min
V For Vendetta
Considering current events, we watch V For Vendetta and are shocked at how much more relevant it is now than when it was released. We talk Hugo Weaving’s excellent portrayal, Natalie Portman’s sometimes-inconsistent accent, and go off on some tangents about Alan Moore and politics in general.
Jul 30, 2020 · 2 hr 23 min
Superman Returns
Superman Returns is our movie for this week. We discuss the things we liked about it, such as the performances by Routh and Spacey and the epic scenes of Superman saving people. And we also talk about the weaker points, like some of the story elements, Kate Bosworth, and an S shield that's not big enough.
Jul 27, 2020 · 2 hr 24 min
X-Men: Days of Future Past
X-Men: Days of Future Past is now on Disney+, so we sat down and watched the extended Rogue Cut (spoiler: Rogue’s barely in it). We discuss the ups and downs of the X-Men franchise, how this movie feels like it belongs in a pre-Avengers world, and wonder why Fox executives can’t seem to manage to comprehend continuity across a handful of movies.
Jul 20, 2020 · 1 hr 49 min
Thor
We go back to the MCU to discuss the debut of Chris Hemsworth as Thor! Being the resident Thor expert, Derrick brings a wealth of information about one of his favorite comic characters and we discuss why this is an underrated film with some awesome performances.
Jul 13, 2020 · 2 hr 1 min
Batman & Robin
With Joel Schumacher’s recent passing, the guys decided to cover Batman & Robin, one of the most maligned movies of all time. But here’s a plot twist—they’ve got some positive things to say about it.
Jul 6, 2020 · 1 hr 50 min
Batman Returns
Michael Keaton might be coming back as Batman! So we looked at the last time he did that by discussing Batman Returns, a movie that’s not so much a Batman movie, but is still a really cool and weird flick to look back on with some killer performances.
Jun 29, 2020 · 1 hr 18 min
Hellboy (2004)
With Ron Perlman in the news lately, this is the perfect time to spotlight the excellent Hellboy. We talk about the incredible performances, the amazing effects, the pulpy feel of the film, and how Hellboy reminds us both of the original Ghostbusters.
Jun 22, 2020 · 56 min
Doctor Mordrid
In the early 90s, Full Moon was going to make a Doctor Strange film. But shortly before production was supposed to begin, they lost the rights. Instead of scrapping the movie, they decided to tweak it just enough to make it an original story. And it's not half-bad, but like this episode, shorter than you might expect.
Jun 21, 2020 · 6 hr 12 min
Watchmen Juneteenth Supercut (Rebroadcast)
In honor of Juneteenth, HBO has made Watchmen free on both HBO.com and Hulu for this weekend only. To coincide with this, we've decided to re-release our three episodes covering the series. So enjoy this special supercut rebroadcast and thank you to everyone out there protesting for justice.
Jun 15, 2020 · 1 hr 45 min
Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2
With 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!
Jun 8, 2020 · 1 hr 48 min
Batman: The Movie (1966)
Grab your Bat-Shark Repellant and slather some white greasepaint over your mustache, because we're jumping in our Bat-Time Machine and going back to the swinging 60s for Batman: The Movie! We talk about why Frank Gorshin is the greatest Riddler ever, how Adam West surprises with some subtle facial expressions, and why this movie is kind of a supervillain origin story for...Robin? You'll have to listen if you want to know more!
Jun 1, 2020 · 1 hr 39 min
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!
May 25, 2020 · 1 hr 41 min
Suicide Squad: Hell To Pay
The best Suicide Squad movie isn't the live-action one, but this animated feature from a few years ago. We talk up Christian Slater's take on Deadshot, debate which version of Harley Quinn we like better, and explain why DC's second-string villains are better than Marvel's.