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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Aug 13, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min
Tank Girl (1995)
Ashley Thomas of The Nerdy Blogger and Podcast-616 joins Perry this week to talk about the cult classic, Tank Girl! We discuss Lori Petty's wonderful performance, how this movie was ahead of its time, and why it deserves more love. Visit The Nerdy Blogger or listen to Ashley 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
Aug 6, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min
The Crow: City of Angels (1996)
Michael Brace of the Reel Media Network is this week's guest to discuss 1996's The Crow: City of Angels. Although originally intended to be a very different movie from its predecessor, producers forced changes to make it as similar as possible. We talk about the production headaches, what the film was supposed to be, what parts of it still work despite the changes, and the fact that this was the final film starring Power Rangers' Thuy Trang. Visit Reel Media Network to check out their podcasts and follow them on Facebook 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
Jul 30, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min
Black Mask (1996)
In what may be the shortest turnaround for a return guest, author Brad Mengel is back to talk about another B superhero movie with "black" in the title—1996's Black Mask, starring Jet Li! Visit Brad's blog 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
Jul 23, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
Captain Marvel (2019)
Nicholas Pepin of Pop Culture Roulette joins Perry for a discussion of 2019's Captain Marvel! We discuss the history of the character, the project's road to production, and the ridiculous backlash against it from certain sewers of the internet. Check out Pop Culture Roulette's Linktree 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
Jul 16, 2023 · 1 hr 38 min
X2 (2003)
This week, Perry welcomes back Oscar Owens and Pat Lagua, his former co-hosts on the now-complete E For Evolution: X-Amining Grant Morrison's X-Men podcast. We discuss perhaps the best of Fox's X-Men films, 2003's X2. How does it hold up twenty years later, what missteps did it make, and more reflections on the Fox films. Listen to E For Evolution: X-Amining Grant Morrison's X-Men for our complete breakdown of Morrison's New X-Men Follow Pat's Tumblr or listen to him on Krakoan Exports Follow Oscar 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
Jul 9, 2023 · 1 hr
Black Scorpion (1995)
Pulp author Brad Mengel is our guest this episode to talk about Roger Corman's low-budget risque superhero film, Black Scorpion! We talk the film's legacy and how it compares to the TV show that followed. Visit Brad's blog. 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
Jul 2, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min
The Incredible Hulk (1977)
Perry is joined this week by comic fan and returning guest, D. Ashley Stockdale, to look back at the TV movie/backdoor pilot for The Incredible Hulk TV series! We discuss the changes made from the comics to make it more appealing to TV viewers and how good a job it did. 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
Jun 25, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min
The Mask (1994)
Comic creator Ryan Estrada joins Perry to revisit Jim Carrey's first foray into superhero movies—1994's The Mask! Based on the Dark Horse comic, this movie took a much lighter tone than the source material. All these years later, there's still a lot to like about it and the effects mostly hold up. Visit Ryan's website to learn more about his 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
Jun 19, 2023 · 1 hr
Adventures of Captain Marvel (1941)
NOTE: A previous version of this episode contained incomplete audio. The problem has been fixed. Author, actor, and stuntman Teel James Glenn comes on the show to discuss one of the first superhero movies ever made—1941's Adventures of Captain Marvel! Originally released in serial form, it's a long one. But surprisingly serious and with some really cool technical achievements. Visit The Urban Swashbuckler to find out more about Teel's work. 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
Jun 11, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min
Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (2010)
Author Gordon Dymowski returns to the show to discuss the 2010 animated film, Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths. It's am ambitious film but as an adaptation of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's stellar JLA: Earth-2 graphic novel, it doesn't quite match up. If you’re in the Chicagoland area, join Gordon in the Chicago Doctor Who Meetup. You can also find his books on Amazon or subscribe to his Patreon. 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
Jun 4, 2023 · 1 hr 37 min
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
Comic fan Zach Woliner joins Perry this week to discuss 2018's Ant-Man and the Wasp. We discuss the changes from the comics, how this film compares to both its predecessor and sequel, and how underrated it is in retrospect. Follow Zach on Twitter and TikTok. 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
May 28, 2023 · 1 hr 45 min
Guardians of the Galaxy, vol. 3 (2023)
Just a few episodes after his last appearance, Adam Lance Garcia is back again so that we can discuss Guardians of the Galaxy, vol. 3! Is this the best MCU trilogy? Does it satisfy people who have felt that Phase 4 isn't as strong as previous versions? Who lives? Who dies? We'll answer all these and more. WARNING: This movie is still in theaters and this episode contains SPOILERS! If you don't want to be spoiled, go watch the movie first, then come back and listen to us talk about it. Listen to The Green Lama audio drama on Apple Podcasts and pre-order From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi featuring a story by Adam. 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
May 21, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min
The Rocketeer (1991)
Author Ed Erdelac joins Perry this week to discuss the best of the 90s-era pulp hero adaptations—The Rocketeer! We discuss the origins, how well this film stands the test of time, its legacy, and posit some theories as to why it wasn't more popular when it came out. Visit Ed's Linktree for all his links Patrons get to listen to ad-free 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! 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. 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
May 14, 2023 · 1 hr 19 min
Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders (2018)
Our regular DC animation contributor Stacy Dooks is back again. In this episode, we welcome back Adam West, Burt Ward, and Julie Newmar in all their campy glory. It's time to discuss Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders! We share our memories of Batman '66, how this movie honors the legacy of the TV show, and have fun discussing the little self-parodies all throughout. Listen to Stacy on The Fanboy Power Hour podcast Patrons get to listen to ad-free 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! 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. 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
May 7, 2023 · 1 hr 39 min
Crisis on Earth-X (2017)
Alex Marcus of The Pop Break returns to the show to discuss one of the best crossovers to come out of Arrowverse. We discuss the legacy of the Arrowverse, where things started to go off the rails, and how Crisis on Earth-X holds up now that the Arrowverse is almost at an end. Listen to Alex's podcasts: Bill vs. The MCU, Batman By The Numbers, and TV Break Podcast. And follow him on Twitter 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! 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
Apr 30, 2023 · 1 hr 44 min
The Green Hornet (2011)
For the 150th episode, Perry is joined by the show's first guest, Adam Lance Garcia, to discuss the 2011 Green Hornet film. Divisive among fans when it came out and poorly received by critics, we discuss what went wrong with this movie and what aspects surprisingly work. Listen to The Green Lama audio drama on Apple Podcasts and pre-order From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi featuring a story by Adam. 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! 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
Apr 23, 2023 · 1 hr 33 min
Power Rangers (2017)
Derek L. Chase and Corrine Levy of the Comically Pedantic podcast join Perry this week to discuss the ups and downs of the Power Rangers reboot that ultimately went nowhere. While there are great points to discuss, like giving the Rangers some personality and Elizabeth Banks chewing every last bit of scenery, it's also a bit too dark and serious. Listen to Derek and Corrine on the Comically Pedantic podcast. 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! Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact
Apr 16, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min
Blade: Trinity (2005)
This week, we witness yet another example of the Superhero Trilogy Curse. Blade: Trinity was supposed to give us the long-anticipated Blade vs. Dracula fight and launch a Nightstalkers spin-off, but it failed in both those respects. Bryant Alexander of the Operation: Silver Screen podcast joins Perry to discuss the dreaded final Blade film. Listen to Bryant on the Operation Silver Screen Podcast Follow Operation: Silver Screen on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. 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! Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact
Apr 9, 2023 · 1 hr 33 min
Man-Thing (2005)
Marvel's Werewolf By Night Holiday Special surprised many with the surprise appearance of Man-Thing...but that wasn't the character's film debut. Daniel Hastings of Reel Good Films joins me to discuss the 2005 direct-to-video Man-Thing that basically turned the character into a slasher villain. Listen to Dan on the Reel Good Movies and the All New, All Different Number One Comics podcasts. 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! Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact
Apr 2, 2023 · 1 hr 43 min
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
In this episode, we close out the MCU's first Spider-Man trilogy with the film that started it all. Alex Marcus of The Pop Break joins me to discuss Spider-Man: Homecoming! Listen to Alex's podcasts: Bill vs. The MCU, Batman By The Numbers, and TV Break Podcast. And follow him on Twitter 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! Facebook Twitter Instagram Contact