Talk From Superheroes

We're continuing our Andrew and Diana selects and this week it's an Andrew pick with Shaun Of The Dead. We talk about background storytelling, references on references, bootleg VHS tapes, and is Ed too much of an asshole (yes). Looking for a tee with the best nerdy designs by independent artists from around the web? Check out www.TeePublic.com or discover our favourite designs at www.TeePublic.FromSuperheroes.com

We're continuing our month of Andrew and Diana favourites and this week it's a Diana pick, Serenity. We talk about the tightness of this script, how to make a terrifying villain, fighters vs brawlers, and argue who had the better death. Looking for a tee with the best nerdy designs by independent artists from around the web? Check out www.TeePublic.com or discover our favourite designs at www.TeePublic.FromSuperheroes.com This episode is brought to you by QUIP! The electric toothbrush with a sleek, intuitive design that's simple to use and comes with a travel cap that doubles as a mirror mount. QUIP's sensitive vibrations, with a built-in timer, guide gentle brushing. QUIP starts at just twenty-five dollars and you'll get your first refill FREE at GETQUIP.com/super

All this month we're diving into some of our favourite movies that wouldn't normally fit into our podcast. This week it's an Andrew pick and we're talking about, 21 Jump Street. We discuss how the movie nails the feeling of brothers, the best supporting cast, and not caring but also being oddly respectful of the source material.

All this month we're doing Andrew and Diana picks and diving into some of our favourite movies that wouldn't normally fit into our podcast. This week is a Diana selection, it's National Treasure. We explore a movie that moves both fast and slow, clues that lead to clues, the truth about the Knights Templar, and how much clothing can you buy for $200. This episode brought to you by Magic Spoon. Magic Spoon is delicious cereal delivered right to your door with flavours like Cocoa, Fruity, Frosted, and Blueberry. It tastes amazing and it's keto-friendly, gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free, low carb, and GMO-free. So go to www.magicspoon.com/TFS to grab a variety pack and use promo code TFS at checkout to get free shipping.

It's the last pick of fan voting month and you chose 2012's Dredd. This week we talk about how impressive it is to act through a scowl the whole time, if being on drugs while falling to your death is good or bad, and how to be violent but tasteful.

You voted for it, so this week we're talking about 2005's Fantastic Four. We discuss the Chris Evans of it all, perfect and not so perfect casting, how Doom is just there, and not saving a single person. If you want to vote on next week's episode go to www.fromsuperheroes.com and vote now. This episode is also brought to you by QUIP! The electric toothbrush with a sleek, intuitive design that's simple to use and comes with a travel cap that doubles as a mirror mount. QUIP's sensitive vibrations, with a built-in timer, guide gentle brushing. QUIP starts at just twenty-five dollars and you'll get your first refill FREE at GETQUIP.com/super

We're doing fan polls all this month to determine what we cover on the podcast and this week you shocked us by choosing 1994's The Shadow. We talk about the horrible racism, the best joke ever told, and were they unable to get the rights to use Genghis Khan? If you want to vote on next week's episode go to www.fromsuperheroes.com and vote now. This episode brought to you by Magic Spoon. Magic Spoon is delicious cereal delivered right to your door with flavours like Cocoa, Fruity, Frosted, and Blueberry. It tastes amazing and it's keto-friendly, gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free, low carb, and GMO-free. So go to www.magicspoon.com/TFS to grab a variety pack and use promo code TFS at checkout to get free shipping.

You voted for it on our audience poll so this week's episode is all about Iron Man 3. We talk about Happy solving the movie in minutes, Tony doing gun murders, a surprisingly likeable child, and why does Extremis make you hot?  

We're talking about season 1 of Star Trek: Picard so SPOILER WARNING because we discuss how Patrick Stewart's still got it, who needs to get their own show next, whether synths are people, hot incestuous Romulans, and existing on the periphery of a great theme. Special thanks to our friends over at RODE Microphones for sending us their NT-USB Mini and the Wireless Go. If you're looking for premium audio gear that's built to last and easy to use look no further than RODE. They carry a wide selection of audio gear perfect for the podcaster, voice actor, youtuber, filmmaker, singer, or anyone in need of great audio. Visit www.Rode.com to see the whole selection.

It's a movie that's a perfect summary of the 90's, we're talking about Vin Diesel's xXx. We discuss banning rap music, being a friendly badass, crying at walls, and stunts that don't take themselves seriously.  

We're talking about Bloodshot this week and if you've liked any other Vin Diesel movie, then you're gonna like this. We break down how a flour truck became cool, flipping around some sexist troupes, keeping some sexist troupes exactly the same, and what makes Vin Diesel an everyman. Special thanks to our friends over at RODE Microphones for sending us their NT-USB Mini and the Wireless Go. If you're looking for premium audio gear that's built to last and easy to use look no further than RODE. They carry a wide selection of audio gear perfect for the podcaster, voice actor, youtuber, filmmaker, singer, or anyone in need of great audio. Visit www.Rode.com to see the whole selection. This episode is also brought to you by QUIP! The electric toothbrush with a sleek, intuitive design that's simple to use and comes with a travel cap that doubles as a mirror mount. QUIP's sensitive vibrations, with a built-in timer, guide gentle brushing. QUIP starts at just twenty-five dollars and you'll get your first refill FREE

This week we LOSE OUR DAMN MINDS talking about the bananas sequel to Pitch Black, it's The Chronicles Of Riddick. We go on a roller coaster trying to determine if this movie is good or not, discuss Judi Dench as air, why this movie is so thirsty, and how it's also basically the best modern adaptation of MacBeth we've ever seen (for real!) We've partnered with Vincero watches this week and we couldn't be more excited. They believe you deserve to look good and feel good no matter your budget. Vincero creates exceptionally crafted watches and they do it without breaking the bank. Exclusively for our listeners, Vincero is offering an extra 15% off their already affordable watches. Go to www.vincerowatches.com and use code TFS. Catch Andrew and Diana on Friday, March 20th at Toronto Comic Con as part of their Podcast Stage. We'll be doing a live-episode taping and a podcasting 101 panel. More information at https://www.comicontoronto.com/en/home.html. Hope to see you there!  

This week we're talking about the movie that launched the career of Vin Diesel, it's Pitch Black. We discuss how this movie changes genres, the merits of not explaining sci-fi elements, how everybody is drunk, and how hard it is to be a single dad in space. Catch Andrew and Diana on Friday, March 20th at Toronto Comic Con as part of their Podcast Stage. We'll be doing a live-episode taping and a podcasting 101 panel. More information at https://www.comicontoronto.com/en/home.html. Hope to see you there!  

You voted for it, so we're talking about Street Fighter! We're joined by guest Nigel Downer (actor and co-writer of CBC Gem Series Bit Playas) and we ask the important questions, like why did Bison get his own costume person, why does that gym have an incinerator, and discuss the tragedy that is Charlie. This episode is brought to you by False Idols: A Story of Blood and Light a new fantasy novel by Matt Bresnahan, a story with war, demons, a failed prophecy, rich and complicated characters, duty and responsibility, and the ongoing struggle of the things we owe to the dead (and there's even a dragon!) False Idols is available as an ebook and paperback via Amazon at http://bit.ly/False-Idols. This episode is also brought to you by QUIP! The electric toothbrush with a sleek, intuitive design that's simple to use and comes with a travel cap that doubles as a mirror mount. QUIP's sensitive vibrations, with a built-in timer, guide gentle brushing. QUIP starts at just twenty-five dollars and you'll get your first r

He loves chili dogs and he's gotta go fast, it's time for Sonic The Hedgehog. This week we talk about classic 90's Jim Carrey, the improvement to Sonic's looks, family fun, and if this movie has heart. This episode is brought to you by False Idols: A Story of Blood and Light a new fantasy novel by Matt Bresnahan, a story with war, demons, a failed prophecy, rich and complicated characters, duty and responsibility, and the ongoing struggle of the things we owe to the dead (and there's even a dragon!) False Idols is available as an ebook and paperback via Amazon at http://bit.ly/False-Idols. This episode brought to you in part by Hawthorne. Hawthorne makes it easy to impress with great smelling cologne and personal care products customized for you. Take their 2-minute quiz and get cologne, bar soap, liquid soap, and deodorant customized for you. It's risk free with free shipping and returns. Our listeners can get 10% off their first purchase by visiting www.hawthorne.co and using code TFS at checkout. We've par

The title is too long but is the movie just right? This week we're talking about Birds Of Prey: And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn. We discuss how this is two different movies fighting each other, clever weapons, new ideas for fight scenes, and if this is DC's best villain ever. This episode brought to you in part by AMC Networks' Shudder. Shudder is a premium streaming video service, super-serving members with the best selection in genre entertainment, covering horror, thrillers and the supernatural. To try Shudder free for 30 days, go to www.shudder.com and use promo code TFS.

We're continuing our celebration of video game movies this week with Super Mario Bros. We break down how some areas of this movie are actually kinda great, how it still sucks in spite of that, and we get confused about John Leguizamo's career. Also we open with a TFS Revisit segment where we talk about the series finale of Arrow! Thanks to our friends over at Vessi Footwear for providing their shoes to the Network. Vessi believes that you shouldn't have to settle when it comes to your sneakers, so they created a shoe that can be worn all day, every day, in any weather. To experience the world's first 100% waterproof knit shoe, and get 15% off your order visit www.vessifootwear.com/hero and use code HERO. This episode brought to you in part by Hawthorne. Hawthorne makes it easy to impress with great smelling cologne and personal care products customized for you. Take their 2-minute quiz and get cologne, bar soap, liquid soap, and deodorant customized for you. It's risk free with free shipping and returns. Our

We're doing video game movies in the build up to the release of Sonic and this week we're talking about the one and only, Mortal Kombat! We talk the incredible hype up music, the most gif-able moment, and what type of souls Shang Tsung would find most delicious. We've partnered with Vincero watches this week and we couldn't be more excited. They believe you deserve to look good and feel good no matter your budget. Vincero creates exceptionally crafted watches and they do it without breaking the bank. Exclusively for our listeners, Vincero is offering an extra 15% off their already affordable watches. Go to www.vincerowatches.com and use code TFS. This episode is also brought to you by QUIP! The electric toothbrush with a sleek, intuitive design that's simple to use and comes with a travel cap that doubles as a mirror mount. QUIP's sensitive vibrations, with a built-in timer, guide gentle brushing. QUIP starts at just twenty-five dollars and you'll get your first refill FREE at GETQUIP.com/super

The Crisis On Infinite Earths has concluded and this episode we're talking about episodes 4 and 5 of the CW crossover event. We talk about that shocking cameo, the fun of one Earth, figuring out paragons, and... Gleek!? I guess we're talking about Gleek.

In celebration of the CW Crossover event Crisis On Infinite Earths we're going all the way back to review the Tom Welling Superman cameo from Smallville. We talk about the entirety of Smallville but specifically we rewatched the "10 Best Episodes" of Smallville according to Screen Rant. On this episode we discuss just how thirsty this show was, bad costumes, how unbelievably long Supernatural has been on, and the wild swing from great pilot to brutal finale.