Case Aiken and Sam Alicea take a look at movies that they find fascinating but flawed and make suggestions on what could have been done at the time.
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From a Certain Point of View, Case Aiken and JMike Folson discuss Superman in all of his incarnations and homages. For people who love the Man of Steel and want to think critically about what the character represents.
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Let's explore the rarely discussed women who helped shape America and the world through science, education, writing, public service, and so much more. Join Elizabeth and Jessica as they shine a spotlight on those women often forgotten in history class.
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Moviestruck: A podcast about movies and the people who watch them Every week host Sophia Ricciardi is joined by a different guest to talk shop about a different movie. The catch? Every episode's movie is the guest's choice, and any movie is on the table. From Sky High to Ben-Hur, we explore the movies we love, and why we love to watch them.
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Moviestruck Episode 85: The Gods Must Be Crazy II (1989) feat. My Dad!
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Happy Father's Day from Moviestruck! My Dad is back and we're talking The Gods Must Be Crazy II (1989)! While a comedy, we discovered this movie was also chock-full of fun facts, survival tips, and Kalahari trivia. The Patron Drive is back! If you're not already and you want to support the show, or help make Sophia have to watch Bionicle 3 or Madam…
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Episode 126 - The Fleischer Superman Shorts with Brendan and Nick Connors
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For many, the Fleischer Studios produced Superman Animated Shorts are the classic depiction of the Man of Steel and it's about time we talked about them. For this conversation, Case and Jmike are joined by Brendan and Nick Connors from the City of Supers podcast.By The Men of Steel
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Another Pass at Reboot Season 4: Daemon Rising & My Two Bobs
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Red comes from the Net. She makes videos and comics and now this place: Another Pass. Her goal: discuss Reboot Season 3. Her price: Discuss Reboot Season 4.By Case and Sam
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Moviestruck Episode 84: Evil Under the Sun (1982) feat. Dann McDorman
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Whodunit?! We did! Assuming "it" is Evil Under the Sun (1982) and "we" is Sophia and special guest Dann McDorman, author of West Heart Kill and mystery aficionado! Will we crack the case before the legendary Hercule Poirot? Or will the seaside ambiance keep our eye on the screen and not on the cast of theatrical royalty? The Patron Drive is back! I…
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Episode 125 - Superhero as Product with Birk O'Halloran from Iconic Wines
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Going back to the earliest days of the medium, superheroes have been used to sell you stuff. For a conversation about the commerce of superheroes, Case and Jmike are joined by Birk O'Halloran from pop art themed wine brand Iconic Wines.By The Men of Steel
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Moviestruck Episode 83: Old (2021) feat. Nando v Movies
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Content Warning: Body Horror, Medical Decline, Pregnancy and Childbirth Shyamalanathon comes to a close, aging rapidly into our most recent flick, Old (2021) with special guest Nando v Movies! We learn everyone's jobs and names, and then determine if we could survive the flick. The answer? Well you'll have to listen to find out! Where to find Nando…
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Another Pass at Another Pass at Captain America Civil War
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Let’s look back at the time Dr. Tom Obrzut joined Case to talk about Captain America Civil War!By Case and Sam
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Moviestruck Episode 82: The Happening (2008) feat. Not A Bomb Podcast
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Content Warning: Suicide Discussion, Blood and Gore If what we think is The Happening (2008), is The Happening (2008), it better not be! By the will of M. Night it is though so we're joined by Brad and Troy from the Not A Bomb podcast to figure out what's happening, in The Happening (2008)! Shyamalanathon continues, today! Where to find Not A Bomb:…
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Episode 124 - Evil Supermen! with Dylan J. Schlender
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The archetype of Superman is a compelling one, even when flipped from good to evil. For a conversation on villainous spins on the Man of Steel, Case and Jmike are joined by Dylan J. Schlender from The Reels of Justice podcast!By The Men of Steel
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Bonus Episode: The McCaw Podcast Universe on Dawn of the Planet of the Apes featuring Case Aiken
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We've got a bonus episode featuring Case guesting on The McCaw Podcast Universe to talk Dawn of the Planet of the Apes! Check it out!By Micah and Jordan McCaw
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Moviestruck Episode 81: Unbreakable (2000) feat. Case Aiken
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We keep this M. Night train going just so it can crash right into Unbreakable (2000) with Case Aiken from Another Pass and Men of Steel podcasts! Bruce Willis may have survived a series of traumatic accidents, but can he withstand our scrutiny? Shyamalanathon charges ahead! Where to find Case: Another Pass Podcast: https://www.certainpov.com/anothe…
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Another Pass at Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
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Moving from ancient ruins to Cold War era espionage made for a less well received Indiana Jones film. Can Case and Sam, along with guest Doug Lief, whip it into shape?By Case and Sam
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Moviestruck Episode 80: The Last Airbender (2010) feat. OSP Red
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Shyamalanathon is nigh! We're kicking off a month of bonus episodes and all things M. Night with The Last Airbender (2010) with returning bad movie fan Red from Overly Sarcastic Productions. We spend far, far too long trying to land on one reason this movie is bad, and spoiler alert, we fail. Listen along as two long-time ATLA fans inflict adaptati…
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Moviestruck Episode 79: A Chinese Ghost Story (1987) feat. Rick Baker and Ken Miller
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Content Warning: Suicide Mention Whatever you do, if townspeople seem a little scared of an abandoned temple, DON'T SPEND THE NIGHT THERE! Oh well, if that isn't enough of a warning maybe this episode on A Chinese Ghost Story (1987) with the authors of The New Essential Guide to Hong Kong Movies, Rick Baker and Ken Miller, will impart the warning b…
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Episode 123 - Superman: The Dominus Effect with Grant Richter
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In the wake of the, at the time, unpopular “Electric Blue” era of Superman, we were presented four EXTREMELY classic takes on Superman. From the Truth, Justice, and Hope podcast, Grant Richter joins Case and Jmike to talk about “The Dominus Effect”.By The Men of Steel
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Moviestruck Episode 78: Hanky Panky (2024) feat. Nick Roth
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Content Warning: Sexual Innuendo, Murderous Hats Are you talking...to a napkin? Well I'm not! I'm talking to talking-napkin-film writer and co-director Nick Roth about his upcoming film Hanky Panky (2024)! Join the conversation to learn all about this zany, spooky, and at times absurd horror-comedy, and all the fun behind-the-scenes stories Nick ha…
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Another Pass at Another Pass at The Dark Knight Rises
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Let’s look back at the time Ben Milton and Addy Thomas joined Case to talk about The Dark Knight Rises!By Case and Sam
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Moviestruck Episode 77: Tarzan (1999) feat. Case Aiken
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Uhhh did you guys see what happened to that Gorilla baby? Ehhh don't dwell on it, we gotta talk about Tarzan (1999) with Case from Another Pass and Men of Steel! We swing into a Disney classic and our own personal movie biases to unpack everything from serial adaptation techniques and the 2010s era headcannons this movie shaped. Where to find Case:…
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Episode 122 - Watchmen with Doug Lief
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Who watches the Watchmen? We do! Case and Jmike, along with Doug Lief do! They’re here to talk about the comic and it’s various adaptations and spin offs. Find Doug’s show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nostalgium-arcanum/id1647660534By The Men of Steel
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The Oath: A Batman Fan Film Got Another Pass
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Independent film making is hard. It’s even harder when all eyes are on you because you’re using a famous property. Johnny K joins Case and Sam to talk about the challenges in making the award winning Fan Film, The Oath: A Batman Fan Film! Check out The Oath: https://youtu.be/QNgKEX9cxwg?si=RGorZuDbsWcTVusB Support Farragut Forward: https://www.indi…
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Moviestruck Episode 76: Hackers (1995) feat. Jessie Gender
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Content Warning: Sexual Metaphor *Hacker voice* We're in! I'm joined this week by Jessie Gender as we take a lil surf through the interwebs back to the age of Hackers (1995). Write in your hacker name, and buckle up for an episode full of fascinating analysis and spinning phone booths! Where to find Jessie: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JessieG…
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Episode 121 - Man of Steel with Jesse Fresco
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Jesse Fresco joins Case and Jmike to look at Superman's last solo film! Check out Jesse's work over at Jaguar Sharks! https://open.spotify.com/show/0z0fwhI0yEttCleRWxpAOgBy The Men of Steel
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Moviestruck Episode 75: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) feat. Hello Future Me
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Gather your company and hire your burglers! Or, wait, do that two minutes ago, cause we're talking about The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) with Tim Hickson aka Hello Future Me. We try and fix this movie, and in the process, become even more upset with the frequency of Alfred. Where to find Tim: Writing, Worldbuilding, and More: https…
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Another Pass at Another Pass at Planet of the Apes (2001)
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Let's look back at the time Case had Geoff Moonen on to talk about the 2001 Planet of the Apes reimagining.By Case and Sam
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Moviestruck Episode 74: Ocean's Eleven (2001) feat. Amanda & Julia of Multitude Podcasts
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Enter Las Vegas and gather the team, we're heisting Ocean's Eleven (2001) with Amanda and Julia from Join the Party and Spirits! We cover everything from the fallibility of cell phones to just how much you ought to hide from your crew. Plus, stick around for a special announcement from the Multitude Podcast team! Where to find Amanda and Julia: The…
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Episode 120 - Superman IV: The Quest for Peace with DJ Nik
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"What a brilliant future we could have. And there will be peace – there will be peace when the people of this world want it so badly that their governments will have no choice but to give it to them. I just wish you could all see the Earth the way that I see it. Because when you really look at it, it's just one world." DJ Nik from the Happiness in …
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Moviestruck Episode 73: Miss Congeniality (2000) feat. Calluna Reviews
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We have to enter WHAT?! Heather of Calluna reviews is back and we're talking Miss Congeniality (2000) and all its early 200s girlboss energy. PLEASE let Sandra Bullock eat! Where to find Calluna: Twitter: @CallunaReviews Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calluna YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CallunaReviews Contact the Pod moviestruckpod@gmail.co…
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Another Pass at The Flight of Dragons
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Case and Sam are joined by Joseph Mastropiero to talk about a formative Rankin and Bass fantasy cartoon, The Flight of Dragons.By Case and Sam
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Some Men of Steel are actually MONKEY! Case and Jmike are joined by Derek Van Dyke to talk about what is undoubtedly the "Optimal Optimus" (as well as "Code of Hero" because we are not monsters). Transcript (Subject to error) 00:00 Case Aiken Season one has a couple, like, events that feel like this should be the season finale. Like the floating is…
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Moviestruck Episode 72: Free Guy (2021) feat. Dominic Noble
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Where we dropping listeners! Log on and tune in to a discussion of Free Guy (2021) with YouTuber Dominic Noble. We have two very different opinions of this movie and as a result this is a very thorough episode and Sophia's official audition to claim the title "Gamer"! Where to find Dom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDom Twitter: @Dominic_Nob…
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Moviestruck Episode 71: Meet the Robinsons (2007) feat. Noir
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We're the podcast of the future! Jump in the time machine with Sophia and Noir as they revisit a 2000s animated classic, Meet the Robinsons (2007)! There is a surprising amount of Tom Selleck in this film. Where to find Noir: Twitter: @NoirGalaxies BlueSky: @noirgalaxies.bsky.social Rolling with Difficulty Contact the Pod moviestruckpod@gmail.com w…
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Another Pass at Another Pass at Spider-Man 3
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Let's look back at the time Case had Geoff Moonen on to talk about Spider-Man 3.By Case and Sam
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Episode 118 - My Adventures with Superman with Red and Blue from Overly Sarcastic Productions
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It's exciting to reinvent a character as classic as Superman for a new generation while remaining true to his core. Case and Jmike are joined by Red and Blue from Overly Sarcastic Productions to gush about the first season of "My Adventures with Superman".By The Men of Steel
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Moviestruck Episode 70: The Pink Panther (2006) feat. OSP Blue
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Do you podcast? Yes? Good for you. I'm joined by OSP Blue as we shamelessly defend forgotten classic, The Pink Panther (2006), and bumble our way through some perfectly timed comedy. Where to find Blue: Overly Sarcastic Productions: https://www.youtube.com/c/OverlySarcasticProductionsChannel The OSPod: https://overlysarcasticpodcast.transistor.fm/ …
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Case and Sam are joined by Anna Grindrod-Feeny to state for the record that it’s centrifugal motion, it's perpetual bliss. It’s Practical Magic. It’s a beloved flop. It’s a beautiful miss.By Case and Sam
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Episode 117 - Hitman #34 "Of Thee I Sing" with Jala-chan
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We're visited from Jala-chan's place by Jala-chan herself and she brought goodies! In this case, she's paying off a vow to spread the word of Hitman issue 34, a famed emotional exchange between Superman and a fan (who happens to be an assassin). Find Jala-chan at her place!By The Men of Steel
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Moviestruck Episode 69: Prey (2022) feat. Native Media Theory
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Wait...what's that? In the grass? It's Elias of Native Media Theory, and he's here to talk Prey (2022)! We find the franchise callbacks, Indigenous details, and cool as heck improvised returning axes this latest Predator entry has to offer! Where to find Elias YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nativemediatheory Instagram: @nativemediatheory Contact…
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Episode 116 - Reflected Glory with Kieth Lehtinen and Special Guest Paul Kupperberg
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Case has raved about the 90s anthology "Superheroes" a lot on this show and it's finally time to talk about one of the most memorable. In this case, Case got to even chat with the author! Case and Jmike are joined by Keith Lehtinen for a conversation about Reflected Glory with an interview with comics legend, Paul Kupperberg!…
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Moviestruck Episode 68: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) feat. Wally
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Let's do this one more time! I'm joined by streamer and TTRPGer Wally to talk Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)! Disclaimer, there was no physical way to namedrop every easter egg in this movie. Please be cool about it. Where to find Wally https://linktr.ee/stuckinspace Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wally_in_space Twitter: @walpoleinspace …
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Moviestruck Episode 67: Lupin III: The First (2019) feat. OSP Red
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Content Warning: Nazis are the villains in this movie and we call them as such Who's that! In the realistic rubber mask!? It's Red from Overly Sarcastic Productions, and she's here to talk Lupin III: The First (2019)! We tackle this foray into the extensive Lupin universe with as much clarity and care as the ever clear and concise name "Lupin III: …
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