Talk From Superheroes

Talk From Superheroes

Comedians Andrew Ivimey and Diana McCallum break down a different superhero movie or TV show every week, hilariously highlighting everything you never noticed in your favorite franchises.

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May 20, 2024 63 mins

This week we're talking about Mad Max: Fury Road. It's the introduction of Furiosa but also of the flame thrower guitar guy. We talk about cool crashes, war boys redemption, and the not so subtle commentary on man.

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This week we're talking about the newest addition to Ape Town and also coin the term Ape Town. It's Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes. We talk about the hot year for vaults, bland looks, little monkey stories and ask why water is insta-kill to apes.

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May 6, 2024 59 mins

This week we're talking about the unsung heroes of cinema in The Fall Guy. We talk about whether stunt people can fight in real life, Emily Blunt having chemistry with everyone, the joy of collaboration, the essence of Ryan Gosling, and the line between fun and pretension.

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April 29, 2024 62 mins

Get your hands off this podcast you damn dirty ape, we're talking about 1968's Planet Of The Apes. We get into the interesting visuals, the metaphor that ape society represents, unscientific astronauts, and a love of nets.

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April 22, 2024 65 mins

Prepare for the opening theme of a generation, this week we're talking about episodes 1-6 of X-Men '97. We try to separate any nostalgia and talk about the pacing, the soap opera drama, brilliant misleads, background Wolverine, and perfect lines.

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April 15, 2024 64 mins

We're talking about the new TV series based on the video game series, it's Fallout. We discuss side quests in TV form, ghoulish performances, cartoon violence, what was anyone's plan, and how we feel about the dog.

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April 8, 2024 67 mins

He's not fighting Godzilla this time, he's returning to his roots of kidnapping pretty women and running up the Empire State Building, it's 2005's King Kong. We talk about the weird amount of depression era New York, did beauty kill the beast, dinosaur chases, and the difference between slapstick murder and tragic murder.

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April 1, 2024 60 mins

The boys are back in town, and they're huuuuuge! We're talking about Godzilla X Kong this week and break down how this is a family movie, a new addition that makes the ensemble work, how Godzilla is both a cat and Anthony Hopkins, and why you need scale for something to be big. 

March 25, 2024 70 mins

No matter what we feel about this movie, we can all agree that busting makes us feel good. This week we're talking about the latest instalment in the Ghostbusters franchise. We unpack a huge cast, Ray's inappropriate encounters with ghosts, calling Bill Murray, too much happening, and getting in the way of comedy.

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March 18, 2024 67 mins

This week we're talking about the classic film Poltergeist. We talk about the Hollywood myths and rumors around this movie, what these ghosts actually want, remembering the cemetery wrong, and ponder life in the 80's.

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March 11, 2024 66 mins

This week it feels like 2016 again because Michonne and Rick are back together. We're talking about The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live episodes 1-3. We get into the terrible character that ties it all together, great performances, if the military makes any sense, and carving drawings into an iPhone screen.

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March 4, 2024 60 mins

It's time to get sandy again and talk about Dune Part Two. We discuss how beautiful it all is, heel turns, black and white worlds, a rare restrained Walken, and what the hell the Bene Gesserit's plan is.

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February 26, 2024 67 mins

This week we're building up to the release of Dune Part Two and talking about some of the other work of director Denis Villeneuve with Arrival. We talk about the definition of supporting actor, similar directors, play a game of what accent is that, and try to understand the concept of time.

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February 19, 2024 87 mins

This week we're talking about the absolutely wild ride that is Madame Web. We consult a thesaurus to work out just how bad this film is, talk about severe ADR, Pepsi product placement, its treatment of women, and how how this movie has one giant exception to every piece of criticism.

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February 12, 2024 67 mins

This week we're talking about an ensemble movie with a stacked cast in Bad Times At The El Royale. We talk about the beautiful aesthetics, killing narrators, every character having a great moment, and if Hemsworth pulls it off.

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February 5, 2024 71 mins

This week we're talking about the new Matthew Vaughn spy thriller, Argylle. We get into the meta conversation of a cinematic dramatization of a book within a movie, incredible action that feels fresh, receiving no edits on your book, human performers who fall flat, and cats who do too.

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January 29, 2024 63 mins

This week we're looking at the early work from director Matthew Vaughn with Stardust. We talk about a literally forgettable performance, weak walls, Michelle Pfeiffer always gets it, and the casting that just doesn't work.

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January 22, 2024 57 mins

This week we're talking about the terrible year that 1997 could have been in Escape From New York. We break down the story that happens off screen, a truly neutral hero, car chandeliers, and a support character who makes some wild choices!

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January 15, 2024 64 mins

We're talking about the first season of the Marvel Spotlight series Echo. We talk about what the Marvel Spotlight means, fleshed out family, cool ancestors, great action, what this show didn't need, and kicking butt with no powers.

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This week Zack Snyder is back on his slow mo, we're talking about Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child Of Fire. We discuss the evolution of Snyder, an old script, the power of the Bloodaxe, and a glass of water.

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