Best Hates Superhero Movies Podcasts (2024)

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166: Series Finale 1:08:31

4M ago1:08:31

1:08:31

The time has come for us at the 'Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong' podcast family to say, "so long, farewell." When this podcast premiered in September of 2020, we wanted to shed a light on some of the films that may have been maligned by critics at the time. We wanted to cover the movies that, after watching them, made us think, "That was awesome!" or "Th…

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A Brief Announcement 3:24

4M ago3:24

3:24

The show will be going on a temporary hiatus. Listen in for more details. Until then, you can check out past episodes by visiting SuperheroCinephiles.com or check out my other podcast, Japan On Film. Paragons of Earth, the superhero comic book I created with Thomas Deja and Eric Johns, is now funding on Kickstarter. We could use all the support we …

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Iron Man 2 (2010) 1:30:33

4M ago1:30:33

1:30:33

Author John Bruening is back on the show and this time, we revisit Iron Man 2. We discuss the recasting of Rhodey, address the film's less-than-stellar reputation, and talk about how we'll still take this over Iron Man 3. Visit FlinchBooks.com to find out about all the books John is involved with. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions …

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The Punisher (1989) 1:14:04

4M ago1:14:04

1:14:04

Fellow podcaster Anthony Desiato returns to the show to discuss another Punisher film. This time, we examine the first attempt to bring the Punisher to theaters, the infamous 1989 film starring Dolph Lundgren as Frank Castle. But contrary to its awful reputation (and despite some generic 80s action film clichés), it's not half-bad. Listen to Anthon…

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165: We're Wrong About... The Last Dragon (1985) with Brandon Collins 54:15

4M ago54:15

54:15

Who am I?! Sho'nuff! It's time to look back at the baddest showdown between Bruce Leeroy and Sho'nuff, and harness the power of "The Glow!" That's right, we're revisiting the 1985 cult classic 'The Last Dragon' starring Taimak and Vanity to see if Rotten Tomatoes is wrong about its barely Fresh 61% Tomatometer score. Screenwriter and podcaster Bran…

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Wonder Woman (2017) 1:31:15

4M ago1:31:15

1:31:15

Nic Baldwin is back but thankfully, he's joined by his wife, Dani. That means we get to watch a good movie! This time, we're discussing 2017's Wonder Woman, one of the best DC movies ever made. We talk about the importance of the film, how well it captured the character, and how the third act was a bit of a fumble. Listen to Nic and Dani on the In …

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Ranking the DCEU 2:24:28

4M ago2:24:28

2:24:28

Now that the DCEU is officially over, how do the individual entries stack up? Justin De Voe makes his debut on the show to go over a decade of DC films, from Man of Steel to Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. We discuss the origins, the evolution from the Snyderverse into something more fractured, and rank each film. And you might be surprised where we …

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164: We're Wrong About... Teen Witch (1989) with Heather Grace Hancock 49:14

5M ago49:14

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We're king and they know it! Can you top that?! It's time to step back into 1989 to revisit the magical story of Louise Miller becoming a witch on her 16th birthday in the cult classic 'Teen Witch.' Although 'Teen Witch' is Rotten at 43% on the Tomatometer, audiences have come to know and love this unintentionally hilarious fantasy film, given its …

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Justice Society: World War II (2021) 1:50:29

5M ago1:50:29

1:50:29

After a long absence, our resident DC animation commentator Stacy Dooks returns! In this episode, we discuss the Tomorrowverse's introduction to Earth-2 and the Justice Society. Listen to Stacy on The Fanboy Power Hour podcast Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voic…

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Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) 1:11:48

5M ago1:11:48

1:11:48

The best multiverse movie in recent memory didn't come from either of the two cinematic universes playing with the multiverse. Instead, it came in the form of Everything Everywhere All At Once. Frank Martin returns to break down this entertaining look at the multiverse. Visit Frank's website to learn more about his writing. Want to tell us what you…

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163: We're Wrong About... Don't Worry Darling (2022) with Brian Perez 50:31

5M ago50:31

50:31

No need to worry because this week the team at Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong looks back at the controversial psychological thriller, "Don't Worry Darling," which is Rotten at 38% on the Tomatometer. However with an Audience Score of 74%, uber fans of Harry Styles and/or Florence Pugh may have actually enjoyed the film. Producer Brian Perez joins Mark an…

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Unbreakable (2000) 1:31:36

5M ago1:31:36

1:31:36

M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable was considered a disappointment when it was released, but that's because no one really knew that it was supposed to be a superhero movie. Bruce Alexander joins Perry to look back on this film and what it could have been if it were better marketed. Visit Authentic Identity Management to learn more about Bruce's life …

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The Flash (2023) 1:27:15

5M ago1:27:15

1:27:15

Isaac Walker of the Bright Brainz podcast races in to discuss what was called "the best superhero movie since The Dark Knight." And The Flash is many things, but it's definitely not that. We're coming in hot to tear apart DC's latest attempt to capitalize on Flashpoint. Listen to Isaac on the Bright Brainz podcast or watch it on YouTube. Want to te…

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162: We're Wrong About... Jupiter Ascending (2015) with Claire Lim 53:35

5M ago53:35

53:35

It's time to jump into your flying boots as we look back at the epic space opera 'Jupiter Ascending,' directed by The Wachowskis, and is Rotten with a dismal 28% on the Tomatometer. Guest Claire Lim joins Mark and Jacqueline to discuss whether Rotten Tomatoes is wrong about this incredibly ambitious interplanetary film, or if 'Jupiter Ascending' is…

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Psychokinesis (2018) 1:16:21

6M ago1:16:21

1:16:21

Mykel Banda and Roach Montono of the Bad Potatoes Pod join Perry to discuss the Korean superhero film, Psychokinesis. Train to Busan's Yeon Sang-ho also directs this fun film, about a deadbeat dad who gains telekinetic powers and uses them to try and repair his relationship with his daughter. Find out more about the Bad Potatoes Pod by visiting the…

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Samaritan (2022) 1:03:52

6M ago1:03:52

1:03:52

In this episode, Perry is joined by comic creator Devin Whitlock to talk about Sylvester Stallone's ill-fated superhero movie, Samaritan. What seems like it has some promise in an interesting premise is ruined by some pretty poor choices, but makes for a fun discussion. Follow Devin on Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky. Check out Devin's comic anthol…

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161: We're Wrong About... The King's Man (2021) with Simon Thompson 52:56

6M ago52:56

52:56

With Matthew Vaughn's next movie 'Argylle' heading to theaters this weekend, we decided to look back at Vaughn's lowest-rated entry in the 'Kingsman' franchise, the 2021 prequel, 'The King's Man.' Were audience's reactions to 'The King's Man' negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and constant release date changes? Or was this prequel unneces…

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Green Lantern (2011) 1:24:06

6M ago1:24:06

1:24:06

Musician Ralph Puma joins the show to remember the movie Ryan Reynolds wishes he could forget. We discuss the few things that work pretty well and the many missteps along the way. Visit Linktree for all of Ralph's links. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice mess…

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Howard the Duck (1986) 1:09:40

6M ago1:09:40

1:09:40

Nic Baldwin comes back to torture Perry with another terrible movie. This time, it's Howard the Duck, the movie that almost bankrupted George Lucas. Although there are some moments, this ultimately turns out to be a mess. And yes, we talk about the duck boobs. Listen to Nic on the In Love With Movies podcast or follow him on Twitter Want to tell us…

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160: We're Wrong About... 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016) with Candice Cruz 52:24

7M ago52:24

52:24

Is Michael Bay one of the greatest action film directors of all time? His $7 billion+ box office take says 'possibly,' but his average Rotten Tomatoes score might say otherwise. On today's show, we're looking back at one of Bay's more 'serious' films, the historical action-war drama '13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,' which is Rotten at 51…

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WandaVision (2021) 1:27:43

7M ago1:27:43

1:27:43

Comic fan Scott Honig stops by the show to discuss the MCU's debut streaming series, WandaVision! We talk about the interesting things the series did, the incredible performances, the internet speculation, and Wanda's legacy since. Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a…

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Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman (2003) 59:28

7M ago59:28

59:28

Kenisha Liu returns to the show to discuss the forgotten movie of Bruce Timm's DCAU. We discuss the interesting way this film approached the Batwoman concept (before Kate Kane's debut in the comics) and Timm's odd obsession with the Bruce/Barbara relationship. Follow Kenisha on Instagram Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comment…

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159: We're Wrong About... New Year's Eve (2011) with Roxy Striar 53:01

7M ago53:01

53:01

Happy New Year from everyone here at Rotten Tomatoes! What better way to start off 2024 than to revisit the aptly-titled Garry Marshall-directed "New Year's Eve" from 2011? The star-studded romantic comedy has a paltry 7% Rotten rating on the Tomatometer, although fans seem to love it a bit more, given its 45% Audience Score. With multiple Oscar-wi…

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158: We're Wrong About... The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) with Emily V. Gordon 49:49

8M ago49:49

49:49

It's finally time to say, "Fair is fair!" Producer and Academy Award-nominated writer Emily V. Gordon joins Mark and Jacqueline on today's show and brings in one of her all-time favorite films, the 1985 classic 'The Legend of Billie Jean,' to defend its honor against its wretched 39% Rotten rating on the Tomatometer. Set in Jacqueline's hometown of…

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The Incredibles (2004) 1:10:00

7M ago1:10:00

1:10:00

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 h…

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Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010) 1:09:50

8M ago1:09:50

1:09:50

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 …

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157: We're Wrong About... The Family Man (2000) with Tony Baker 44:23

8M ago44:23

44:23

What is Christmas time without a little schmaltz? On today's show, we dive deep into what the critics called a "very schmaltzy" Christmas classic, 'The Family Man.' This sappy film starring Nicolas Cage and Téa Leoni is currently Rotten at 54% on the Tomatometer, but it has a fresh 67% Audience Score. Actor and comedian Tony Baker joins Mark and Ja…

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Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021) 1:06:19

8M ago1:06:19

1:06:19

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 …

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Incredibles 2 (2018) 1:16:06

8M ago1:16:06

1:16:06

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 N…

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156: We're Wrong About... Son-in-Law (1993) with Justine Marino 49:35

8M ago49:35

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It's time to munch on some grindage, buddies, and celebrate this delicious turkey holiday by looking back at when Carla Gugino brought home Pauly Shore for Thanksgiving in the 1993 comedy classic 'Son-in-Law!' 'Son-in-Law' is Pauly Shore's highest rated movie on the Tomatometer at 32%, but our panel fervently disagrees with its abysmal rating as th…

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Superman II (1980) 1:47:16

8M ago1:47:16

1:47:16

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 …

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SCP Classic – The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened? 1:41:07

9M ago1:41:07

1:41:07

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…

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155: We're Wrong About... Addams Family Values (1993) with Dorina Arellano 49:16

9M ago49:16

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Now that spooky season has come and gone, we are gearing up for that wonderful holiday where we get to visit family, watch some football, and enjoy some delicious turkey! What better way to celebrate than to revisit Christina Ricci's famous Thanksgiving speech in the comedy classic 'Addams Family Values.' The Barry Sonnenfeld-directed satire is cur…

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SCP Classic – Justice League (2017) 1:40:34

9M ago1:40:34

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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 casti…

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SCP Classic – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 1:49:47

9M ago1:49:47

1:49:47

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-Vers…

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154: We're Wrong About... Legend (1985) with CinemaJoe 45:31

10M ago45:31

45:31

Master filmmaker Ridley Scott has had some huge hits with 'Alien' and 'Blade Runner,' but he's also had some misses... 'The Counselor' anyone? Today we are looking back at one of Scott's misses with the 1985 dark fantasy 'Legend' starring Tim Curry, Mia Sara, and a pre-'Top Gun' Tom Cruise. 'Legend' is currently Rotten at 42% on the Tomatometer but…

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SCP Classic – Superman Returns (2006) 2:23:24

9M ago2:23:24

2:23:24

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,…

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SCP Classic – Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (2020) 1:37:47

10M ago1:37:47

1:37:47

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.…

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153: We're Wrong About... The Craft (1996) with Akilah Hughes 48:12

10M ago48:12

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Just in time for spooky season, we are looking back at the 1996 cult classic 'The Craft,' which is Rotten at 57% on the Tomatometer. For some, this witchy film defined their whole high-school personality in the '90s. For others, 'The Craft' may have been overshadowed by the mega-hit horror film 'Scream' that starred similar actors and came out just…

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SCP Classic – Crisis on Infinite Earths (2019) 2:04:45

10M ago2:04:45

2:04:45

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 Infinit…

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SCP Classic – Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD (1998) 1:55:50

10M ago1:55:50

1:55:50

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…

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Introducing Paragons of Earth! 9:15

10M ago9:15

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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,…

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152: We're Wrong About... Saw VI (2009) with Eric Striffler 52:22

10M ago52:22

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With ‘Saw X’ heading to theaters this weekend and looking to scare the legs off fans, we look back at the 6th entry in the ‘Saw’ series. Why ‘Saw VI’ specifically? The 6th entry is known for being a fan-favorite of the series and is ranked #2 just behind the original ‘Saw’ on the Tomatometer. ‘Saw’ superfan Eric Striffler from ‘Pretty Much It’ join…

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SCP Classic – Batman (1989) 2:17:05

10M ago2:17:05

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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. …

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Introducing SCP Classic 7:52

10M ago7:52

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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 …

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Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) 1:38:19

10M ago1:38:19

1:38:19

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…

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151: We're Wrong About... Rush Hour (1998) with Winston A. Marshall 49:02

11M ago49:02

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The 1998 comedy blockbuster 'Rush Hour' is more than just a hilarious buddy-cop movie. It also happens to be the reason Rotten Tomatoes exists. 'Rush Hour' was Jackie Chan's first big American movie and Senh Duong, founder of Rotten Tomatoes, decided to build a website that aggregated reviews of Chan's previous films for American audiences. Twenty-…

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Doctor Strange (2016) 1:42:02

11M ago1:42:02

1:42:02

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? …

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Zebraman (2004) 1:03:51

11M ago1:03:51

1:03:51

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…

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150: We're Wrong About... Masters of the Universe (1987) with Kristian Harloff 52:27

11M ago52:27

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By the power of Grayskull, it is finally time we take a look back at the 1987 classic film, 'Masters of the Universe,' starring Dolph Lundgren and Frank Langella as He-Man and Skeletor respectively. Does this 80's camptastic film deserve its 22% Rotten rating on our Tomatometer, or are there some redeeming qualities to it? Host of "The Big Thing" p…

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