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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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  • Dec 17, 2023 · 1 hr 11 min

    The Incredibles (2004)

    A few episodes we covered Incredibles 2 and this week, we get around to The Incredibles! Author John Bruening returns to the show to talk about what has often been called the closest thing we've gotten to the best Fantastic Four movie. We reflect on the film's legacy and how it holds up almost 20 years later. Visit John's Amazon page to check out his books. Next week is Christmas and the week after is New Year's, so the show will be taking the next two weeks off. Hope you enjoy your holiday season, regardless of what you celebrate (if anything). Stay safe and we'll see you in 2024. 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 exclusive companion podcast, the Superhero Cinephiles Book Club. If you want to join in, please consider supporting us through Patreon! PARAGONS OF EARTH is a comic book project I’m developing with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. You can support the project by visiting crowdfundr.com/paragonscomic. Facebook Bluesky Instagram Contact

  • Dec 10, 2023 · 1 hr 13 min

    Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010)

    When you ask Batman fans what their favorite animated Batman movie is, Under the Red Hood is consistently one of the top choices—and with good reason. Fellow podcaster and Batman fan Colton Petrey joins the show to talk about why. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. 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 exclusive companion podcast, the Superhero Cinephiles Book Club. If you want to join in, please consider supporting us through Patreon! PARAGONS OF EARTH is a comic book project I’m developing with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. You can support the project by visiting crowdfundr.com/paragonscomic. Facebook Bluesky Instagram Contact

  • Dec 3, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min

    Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)

    Shortly after he appeared on the Patreon show to discuss Maximum Carnage, writer Liam Carrigan is back on the main show for a discussion of Carnage's big-screen debut in Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Watch Liam's YouTube shows, A Celtic State of Mind and Celtic Down Under and also read his articles on Osaka.com. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. 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 exclusive companion podcast, the Superhero Cinephiles Book Club. If you want to join in, please consider supporting us through Patreon! PARAGONS OF EARTH is a comic book project I’m developing with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. You can support the project by visiting crowdfundr.com/paragonscomic. Facebook Bluesky Instagram Contact

  • Nov 26, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min

    Incredibles 2 (2018)

    This week, Perry is joined by Connor Burke of No Highway Option to discuss Incredibles 2, the long-delayed sequel to Brad Bird's hit superhero movie. We go into the film's history, some of the things that it does really well (like the epic chase scene and the depiction of parenthood), and some places where things could have been better. Check out No Highway Option on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkTree, and follow Connor on Twitter, TikTok, and Letterboxd. 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 exclusive companion podcast, the Superhero Cinephiles Book Club. If you want to join in, please consider supporting us through Patreon! PARAGONS OF EARTH is a comic book project I’m developing with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. You can support the project by visiting crowdfundr.com/paragonscomic. Facebook Bluesky Instagram Contact

  • Nov 19, 2023 · 1 hr 48 min

    Superman II (1980)

    Superhero Cinephiles is back with a bunch of new episodes! Nic Baldwin returns to talk about a mostly-good movie (for a change). In this episode, we discuss the troubled production of Superman II, compare the Donner and Lester versions, and discuss the strengths and faults of each version. Listen to Nic on the In Love With Movies podcast or follow him on Twitter 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 exclusive companion podcast, the Superhero Cinephiles Book Club. If you want to join in, please consider supporting us through Patreon! PARAGONS OF EARTH is a comic book project I’m developing with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. You can support the project by visiting crowdfundr.com/paragonscomic. Facebook Bluesky Instagram Contact

  • Nov 12, 2023 · 1 hr 41 min

    SCP Classic – The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened?

    For the next two months, I’m taking a break from the show to catch up on recordings and get some work done on my comic book project. So I’m giving you a glimpse into the past with SCP Classic, featuring replays of past episodes influenced by recent releases. The Flash had a number of cameos, and one of those fulfilled Jon Peters's lifelong dream of seeing Superman fight a giant spider in the third act. So for the final episode of SCP Classic, Derrick and I look at the documentary about the long and troubled production of Superman Lives. PARAGONS OF EARTH is a comic book project I’m developing with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. Sign up for the free PARAGONS OF EARTH Substack to learn when the crowdfund campaign is live! Facebook Bluesky Instagram Contact

  • Nov 5, 2023 · 1 hr 42 min

    SCP Classic – Justice League (2017)

    For the next two months, I’m taking a break from the show to catch up on recordings and get some work done on my comic book project. So I’m giving you a glimpse into the past with SCP Classic, featuring replays of past episodes influenced by recent releases. The Flash featured what is likely the final performances by one of the best and worst casting picks in the DCEU—Ben Affleck and Ezra Miller. So because of its ties to this film, listen to when Derrick and I talked about the Joss Whedon cut of Justice League. PARAGONS OF EARTH is a comic book project I’m developing with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. Sign up for the free PARAGONS OF EARTH Substack to learn when the crowdfund campaign is live! Facebook Bluesky Instagram Contact

  • Oct 29, 2023 · 1 hr 51 min

    SCP Classic – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

    For the next two months, I’m taking a break from the show to catch up on recordings and get some work done on my comic book project. So I’m giving you a glimpse into the past with SCP Classic, featuring replays of past episodes influenced by recent releases. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse was the long-anticipated sequel to Into the Spider-Verse. Both have been heralded and praised as two of the best Spidey films (if not the best). So let's look back when Derrick and I discussed Into the Spider-Verse. PARAGONS OF EARTH is a comic book project I’m developing with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. Sign up for the free PARAGONS OF EARTH Substack to learn when the crowdfund campaign is live! Facebook Bluesky Instagram Contact

  • Oct 22, 2023 · 2 hr 23 min

    SCP Classic – Superman Returns (2006)

    For the next two months, I’m taking a break from the show to catch up on recordings and get some work done on my comic book project. So I’m giving you a glimpse into the past with SCP Classic, featuring replays of past episodes influenced by recent releases. This has been a good year for Superman fans. The comics are the best they've been in years, James Gunn is working on a new Superman film, Superman and Lois finished off a stellar season (and got renewed), and a new animated series, My Adventures with Superman, also premiered. So we look back at the underrated Superman film, Superman Returns. PARAGONS OF EARTH is a comic book project I’m developing with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. Sign up for the free PARAGONS OF EARTH Substack to learn when the crowdfund campaign is live! Facebook Bluesky Instagram Contact

  • Oct 15, 2023 · 1 hr 38 min

    SCP Classic – Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (2020)

    For the next two months, I’m taking a break from the show to catch up on recordings and get some work done on my comic book project. So I’m giving you a glimpse into the past with SCP Classic, featuring replays of past episodes influenced by recent releases. The biggest movie of the summer wasn't a superhero film, but instead Greta Gerwig's Barbie. And since it stars the incomparable Margot Robbie, in the latest SCP Classic we go back to her headlining performance in the Birds of Prey movie as Harley Quinn. PARAGONS OF EARTH is a comic book project I’m developing with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. Sign up for the free PARAGONS OF EARTH Substack to learn when the crowdfund campaign is live! Facebook Bluesky Instagram Contact

  • Oct 8, 2023 · 2 hr 5 min

    SCP Classic – Crisis on Infinite Earths (2019)

    For the next two months, I’m taking a break from the show to catch up on recordings and get some work done on my comic book project. So I’m giving you a glimpse into the past with SCP Classic, featuring replays of past episodes influenced by recent releases. The Flash movie explored the concept of the multiverse and DC announced a Crisis on Infinite Earths animated film. So for the next episode of SCP Classic, enjoy listening to us discuss the live-action Crisis on Infinite Earths adaptation that unintentionally marked the beginning of the end of the Arrowverse. PARAGONS OF EARTH is a comic book project I’m developing with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. Sign up for the free PARAGONS OF EARTH Substack to learn when the crowdfund campaign is live! Facebook Bluesky Instagram Contact

  • Oct 1, 2023 · 1 hr 56 min

    SCP Classic – Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD (1998)

    For the next two months, I’m taking a break from the show to catch up on recordings and get some work done on my comic book project. So I’m giving you a glimpse into the past with SCP Classic, featuring replays of past episodes influenced by recent releases. This past summer, the latest MCU TV series was released on Disney+. Secret Invasion focused on Nick Fury and for the second episode of SCP Classic, we're looking at Fury's first outing in film, played by none other than David Hasselhoff. PARAGONS OF EARTH is a comic book project I’m developing with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. Sign up for the free PARAGONS OF EARTH Substack to learn when the crowdfund campaign is live! Facebook Bluesky Instagram Contact

  • Sep 30, 2023 · 9 min

    Introducing Paragons of Earth!

    Hey guys! I'm excited to introduce my new comic book project, PARAGONS OF EARTH! This is a superhero comic where we've reinvented forgotten public domain characters for the modern day and pitted them against the cosmic horror of a Lovecraftian apocalypse. I've been hard at work on this project for the past few months with my co-writer, Thomas Deja, and my penciler, Eric Johns. Now we need your help to make it a reality. If you could back our Crowdfundr project, it would mean a lot to me and we've got some great rewards lined up for backers. Enjoy the trailer and watch the full video on YouTube. Support our comic and view free pages at Crowdfundr.com/ParagonsComic Thanks for your support!

  • Sep 24, 2023 · 2 hr 17 min

    SCP Classic – Batman (1989)

    For the next two months, I'm taking a break from the show to catch up on recordings and get some work done on my comic book project. So I'm giving you a glimpse into the past with SCP Classic, featuring replays of past episodes influenced by recent releases. The Flash came out this past summer to mixed reactions and a lackluster box office return. But one thing everyone loved was the return of Michael Keaton's Batman. So for the first SCP Classic, Derrick and I discuss Keaton's first outing as Batman in Tim Burton's 1989 film. PARAGONS OF EARTH is a comic book project I'm developing with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. Sign up for the free PARAGONS OF EARTH Substack to learn when the crowdfund campaign is live! Facebook Bluesky Instagram Contact

  • Sep 17, 2023 · 7 min

    Introducing SCP Classic

    I'm going to be taking a break from the show for about two months. I'm going on vacation with my family and working on an exciting new comic book project called PARAGONS OF EARTH with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns. So until the show comes back, I'm going to be rebroadcasting several past episodes as part of what I'm calling SCP Classic. These are all from when Derrick was still with us and each episode was chosen because of a connection to a movie or TV show that came out recently. Hope you enjoy this blast to the past and I'll talk to you again in November. Sign up for the free PARAGONS OF EARTH Substack to learn when the crowdfund campaign is live! Facebook Bluesky Instagram Contact

  • Sep 17, 2023 · 1 hr 38 min

    Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)

    In this episode, Tommy of Podcast Assemble comes by to discuss one of the most reviled MCU films yet—Thor: Love and Thunder! Ever the MCU defender, Perry does have some good points to harp on, but the overall consensus is that this film is something of a mess. Listen to Tommy on Podcast Assemble 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, no ads, and they also get access to my exclusive companion podcast, the Superhero Cinephiles Book Club. If you want to join in, please consider supporting us through Patreon! This episode is brought to you by BlendJet. Use my special link, zen.ai/supercinemapod12, to save 12% at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout! Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact

  • Sep 10, 2023 · 1 hr 42 min

    Doctor Strange (2016)

    We covered Multiverse of Madness, we covered the made-for-TV film, now we finally cover 2016's Doctor Strange! Hugh McStay of Podcast-616 joins Perry to fill in this gap in the show's coverage. We discuss how underrated this film is but also some things that could have been done better. Listen to Hugh on Podcast-616 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, no ads, and they also get access to my exclusive companion podcast, the Superhero Cinephiles Book Club. If you want to join in, please consider supporting us through Patreon! This episode is brought to you by BlendJet. Use my special link, zen.ai/supercinemapod12, to save 12% at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout! Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact

  • Sep 3, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min

    Zebraman (2004)

    Comic writer and author Frank Martin joins the show to discuss the Japanese superhero film, Zebraman! Directed by Takashi Miike, this is part-satire, part-homage of Japanese tokusatsu superhero fare like Kamen Rider and Super Sentai. Visit Frank's website to find out about his works 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, no ads, and they also get access to my exclusive companion podcast, the Superhero Cinephiles Book Club. If you want to join in, please consider supporting us through Patreon! This episode is brought to you by BlendJet. Use my special link, zen.ai/supercinemapod12, to save 12% at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout! Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact

  • Aug 27, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min

    Guardians (2017)

    Superhero novelist and comic writer Jeremy Flagg joins Perry this week to discuss Guardians! No, not "of the Galaxy," just Guardians, Russia's answer to The Avengers. It's a film with some flashes of great choreography and VFX mixed in with a lot of utter nonsense. Visit Jeremy's website to find out more about his books and comics 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, no ads, and they also get access to my exclusive companion podcast, the Superhero Cinephiles Book Club. If you want to join in, please consider supporting us through Patreon! This episode is brought to you by BlendJet. Use my special link, zen.ai/supercinemapod12, to save 12% at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout! Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact

  • Aug 20, 2023 · 1 hr

    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 Dead And follow him on Twitter 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, no ads, and they also get access to my exclusive companion podcast, the Superhero Cinephiles Book Club. If you want to join in, please consider supporting us through Patreon! This episode is brought to you by BlendJet. Use my special link, zen.ai/supercinemapod12, to save 12% at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout! Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact