Hateful optimists and loving pessimists Kat Angus and Jocelyn Geddie break down movies, TV shows, music, and whatever else that they totally despise… but also really adore at the same time. With the occasional confused special guest! IHIBILI everyone. Produced by www.FromSuperheroes.com for The From Superheroes Network.
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406: Anastasia (with Diana McCallum)
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Listener Request Month continues with our number three pick, Don Bluth's ANASTASIA! We discuss a plot that makes you ask "...but why this", try to remember the names of the somewhat forgettable songs, and Jocelyn provides a perfect demonstration of how she knows a lot of musical facts and not a lot else when she inexplicably calls Kat Kate. (WE'VE …
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Listener Request Month continues with our number 4 most requested film, LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE! We talk about making an indie-by-numbers, decrying toxic positivity while simultaneously buying into it, and the ending of the movie which SERIOUSLY GUYS IT SUCKS. This episode is brought to you by CUDDLY. CUDDLY is a fundraising platform that supports ani…
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Introducing: OSCARS... What Were They Thinking?!
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Ever watched the Oscars and thought, “What were they thinking?” Why do some films sweep Best Picture while better ones are overlooked? Why do great actors miss out on Oscars for their best roles? And why do beloved box office hits get snubbed while little-seen films rake in awards? If these questions resonate, check out this new podcast. Search OSC…
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Listeners! It's Listener Request Month! And to kick it off, we're talking about Don't Worry Darling! In this episode (which was recorded LIVE as part of the From Superheroes Network's fundraiser for Sick Kids Hospital as part of Extra Life Game Day), we discuss a disastrous press run, a plot that makes... simply no sense, and how Harry Styles someh…
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It's the final week of Spooky Scary Movie Month and we're talking about, of all things, HOUSE OF WAX! We discuss how this movie selection came to be, how the stars of this movie are playing "twins who may or may not be attracted to one another", and discuss the gross and misogynistic "See Paris Die" campaign that was used to advertise this film. Ug…
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402: Venom - Venom Let There Be Carnage
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Wahoo, it's a double header! In celebration of Venom: The Last Dance coming to theatres, we're discussing Venom AND Venom: Let There Be Carnage! We talk about an impeccable physical performance by Tom Hardy, a not-impeccable everything else, and Jocelyn reveals a perhaps unsurprising kinship to the main character. On November 2nd we're taking part …
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Spooky Scary Movie Month continues with the adaptation of the Stephen King short story 1408! We talk about a been-there, done-that backstory, effects which are half awesome and half aren't, and Jocelyn tells a not-so-relatable story. This episode is brought to you by CUDDLY. CUDDLY is a fundraising platform that supports animal welfare organization…
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It's our 400th episode! And to celebrate, we're putting on our best bear suits (oh no) and heading to drink tea (no) with a Swedish cult (oh help) cause we're talking about MIDSOMMAR! We discuss excellent performances, Ari Aster's ACU (Anxiety Cinematic Universe), and wildly accurate depictions of drug use. This episode brought to you by Farmacy. F…
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It's Spooky Scary Movie Month, and we're kicking it off with YOU'RE NEXT! We talk about super gory kills, a title that doesn't quite fit with the plot, and how everyone's schemes are just a touch too precious. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, w…
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Combine some innovative (for the time) special effects with a plot that makes you go "...why", cause we're talking about FLIGHT OF THE NAVIGATOR! We discuss 80s children's content, kids driving cars, and a plot that both is and isn't TOO scary. This episode is brought to you by CUDDLY. CUDDLY is a fundraising platform that supports animal welfare o…
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Stare at a glory hole (please don't) and get blasted across the room by urinal water (no) cause we're talking about THE SWEETEST THING! We discuss gross-out jokes that go one step too far, Jason Bateman just before he made it big (...again?), and a song and dance sequence that leaves us saying, "...Meh". Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The Fro…
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Write an entire screenplay based on an idea you tossed off to Steven Spielberg and now feel like you can't back down on cause we're talking about BEE MOVIE! We discuss the world's most confusing tone, a film that is truly for no one, and discuss Kat's personal pantheon of favourite movies. This episode is brought to you by Farmacy. Feed your skin w…
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Head down to the SkyDome in Toronto and hide all evidence of your grisly crimes cause we're talking about Shyalaman's TRAP! We discuss a third act that doesn't work, a PITCH perfect performance by Josh Hartnett, and a shirtless scene that nearly saves the movie. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visit www.FromSuperhe…
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Get a deck of cards and the thickest Russian accent of all time cause we’re talking about ROUNDERS! We discuss a stacked cast, lead casting that doesn’t work, and SERIOUSLY John Malkovich’s accent. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, a…
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Grab a big ass sword and a wildly incongruous soundtrack cause we’re talking about LADYHAWKE! We discuss not very good accents, super romantic Rutger Hauer, and Kat proposes some alt titles. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more…
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Grab a rogue’s gallery of British actors and the best effects of 1981 cause we’re talking about TIME BANDITS! We talk about Sean Connery’s epic charm, Terry Gilliam’s excellent imagination, and an ending that makes you ask, “Why?” Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, arti…
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Put on your best leather overalls and head to a spot suit riot, cause we’re talking about Walter Hill’s STREETS OF FIRE! We discuss how much Amy Madigan rules, how much Tom Cody doesn’t work, and construct an epic Jim Steinman song for the ages. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more…
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