Welcome to Thankful Thursdays, a new series from Victims and Villains, where every Thursday in November we’ll be looking at movies we are thankful for. In this finale, Micah Kimber, co-host of That’s High Praise joins Josh to talk about the impact Wizard has had on media, their own lives, film trivia & more. If you or someone you know is reading th…

Welcome to Thankful Thursdays, a new series from Victims and Villains, where every Thursday in November we’ll be looking at movies we are thankful for. Up first, we’re looking at the cult classic A Night at the Roxbury with Saint of Pine Hills. In this episode, we address men’s mental health, what defines a cult classic & more. If you or someone yo…

Welcome to Thankful Thursdays, a new series from Victims and Villains, where every Thursday in November we’ll be looking at movies we are thankful for. Next up, we’re joined by romance novelist Kelly Reynolds to discuss her brand new book, Santa Monica Baby & the cult classic, Big Fat Liar. In this episode, we will chronicle everything from the ico…

Welcome to Thankful Thursdays, a new series from Victims and Villains, where every Thursday in November we’ll be looking at movies we are thankful for. Up first we sit down with our tour mates, Wine & Warpaint to discuss a movie they are extremely thankful for with 2016’s Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping. In this episode, we’ll chronicle the impa…

In this episode, Josh sits down with another artist you should know in 2024 with the hardcore band, https://l.instagram.com?e=AT2o... If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to https://www.victimsandvillains... for …

In this episode, Josh, of Abyss Gazing, and Allen, of Brilliant But Lazy, sit down to discuss their spoiler-free thoughts on the latest film from Kevin Smith with The 4:30 Movie. The film stars Siena Agudong, Aystin Zajur, Reed Northrup, Nicholas Cirillo & more. It is written and directed by Kevin Smith. The 4:30 Movie opens in limited release …

In this episode, we sat down with some of the independent filmmakers from this year’s Creature Feature Weekend featuring: 02:16 - The Mutilator (Retrospective Review) 05:00 - The Mutilator 2 Review10:45 - Buddy Cooper, the writer-director behind The Mutilator & The Mutilator 2 18:46 - Buffalo Bill’s House (https://buffalobillshouse.com/) 27:48 - Bo…

In this episode, we sat down with some of the independent comic creators from this year’s Galaxy Con, plus shared our spoiler-free thoughts on You Can Call Me Bill. Whether you’re a fan of comedy, manga, fantasy or something else - this episode has something in store for you. Check out the links below and support the creators: 03:04 - You Can Call …

We’re staring into the abyss of 1976’s The Omen to see what will gaze back. Today we are kicking off not one BUT two brand new series with the filmmakers of this year’s Horrific Hope (https://www.victimsandvillains.net/horrifichope) going through The Omen film series with us. We are joined by writer/director, Richard Elfman, and his leading lady, A…

In this episode, we sat down with Bunker Hill Bloodbath. Bunker Hill is a four piece death core band from North Carolina. In this interview, you’ll hear where the name comes from, their 2024 goals and much more. You can catch them at our St. Patrick’s Day show with The Get Off, DENS, Bend the Knee and Wine & Warpaint at Garden Grove Brewing Company…

Allen and Josh are joined by Devon Struthers from @YouHaveToWatchThisPodcast to talk about "Madame Web"! Hear what they think of the latest Sony Marvel film and hear their reactions to the latest Marvel news including the "Deadpool and Wolverine "AND "X-Men 97 "trailers PLUS the casting news for "The Fantastic Four"! If you or someone you know is r…

In this episode, we opened up our archives for some interviews that found their way into our vaults. Our biggest apologies to everyone and every event these interviews came from for taking this long to get to you. We sat down with comic creators, filmmakers, other organizations & more. 04:15: Christopher Michael (C.R.I.T., https://www.hbhcomics.com…

In this mini-episode, reflect on International Survivor of Suicide Loss Day. An international holiday started in 1999 to help those who have lost family or friends to suicide. Additionally, we’re sharing our thoughts on Trolls: Band Together, The Holderovers and Thanksgiving. All three of these are now playing in theaters everywhere. If you or some…

Thanks to the kind folks over at Cosplay World for having us at this year’s conventions. Whether you grew up on Batman 66, Power Rangers, anime or all three - this episode has something for you. During this live episode, we sat down with Blake Foster (Power Rangers Turbo, https://www.instagram.com/blak..., Karen Whitfild (Bronze Age Batgirl, https:…

They call him The Machine…or at least they did once upon a time. Stand up comedian and podcaster turns action hero for The Machine. In this episode, Captain Nostalgia sits down with our editor-in-chief, Cam Smith, to discuss his throwback debut film. Find out what we had to say about the cast, Bert Kreischer’s life outside of the film, the mental h…

Captain Nostalgia sits down with actor-turned-writer-director, Sean Whalen to discuss his upcoming project, Crust. In this interview, Whalen breaks down some of his most iconic moments in film, discusses his mental health journey and his upcoming directorial debut. Support Crust: https://www.indiegogo.com/proj... If you or someone you know is readi…

We’ve been hard at work on projects that we are excited to announce in the coming weeks. Last November, we recorded a pilot for a potential kick off to a new limited series which would have analyzed the John Wick movies. In this episode, you’ll find the proposed pilot to that series. Josh and Jasmine open up about their relationships to the action …

Aaron White from Feelin Film podcast (https://bit.ly/ffilmpod) joins Captain Nostalgia to discuss Alice, Darling. This movie deals with the fall out and mental health of an abusive relationship, the lasting effects it can take on an individual and more. Josh and Aaron break down the film’s heaviest moments to embrace the film’s brutal honesty and o…

2022 gave us some truly remarkable films. Whether it was the boy crazy adventure, Turning Red, a return to Pandora with The Way of Water or the reawakening of Pinhead with Hulu’s Hellraiser. 2022 also had its fair share of cinematic blunders. Join Captain Nostalgia and JB Huffman, of Manly Movies (https://apple.co/3VzC2eM), count down their picks f…

We’re back to bonding and coming back to Pandora for the long awaited sequel to 2009’s Avatar. James Cameron brings us back into the folder for the first of many sequels with The Way of Water. Journey with us as we discuss the immersive experience of the film, the importance of being seen and heard, the evolution of the characters and lore and much…

This past September, at Lost Weekend, we had a chance to sit down with the writer-director behind The Stylist - which you can currently stream on Shudder. Jill Gevargizian has made a name for herself as an accomplished short film director and the aforementioned feature film debut. In this special live interview, Jill recounts the success of The Sty…

Ho-ho-ho. Prepare to meet a brand new hardcore Santa with David Harbour. In Part One, of our annual Collateral Christmas Crossover, our friends over at Collateral Cinema Podcast (https://bit.ly/352guest) join us to discuss Violent Night. In this episode, we’ll chronicle how the film’s use of classism, being married during the holidays, establishing…

With the holiday season vastly approaching and the air changing to thankfulness, Captain Nostalgia and Dan “The Movie Man” Rockwood sit down to discuss some movies that they are thankful for. Ranging from certified classics to childhood favorites - this episode and the picks on each prospective list reflect the impact the medium of film can have on…

Captain Nostalgia sits down with Liam Regan, writer-director of Eating Miss Campbell (https://bit.ly/vgbcampbell). Regan discusses the process of crafting a story around suicide, school shootings, violence in media and more. Plus, Regan recounts the tragedy of losing a crew member and friend to suicide during the production. Eating Miss Campbell is…

Thanks to Resentment's scheming the Emotions are at each other's throats like never before. Will the Emotion Pleasure be able to save the day or just make everything so much worse? Find out in this pleasurable fourth installment of the EmotionALL series. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, a…

Spooky season has ended and our Marvel correspondents, Joshua and Allen, return to talk about some things that have happened in the MCU since the summer time. While we’ll be spending the majority of the time talking about She-Hulk: Attorney at Law; we’re breaking down the first trailer of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and the first horror entry…

We brought our friends Love What I Love (http://bit.ly/385guest) out of retirement to discuss the latest sequel in the Bring It On franchise with Syfy’s Cheer or Die. Gear up as we climb the cheer pyramid to dissect how the film uses its horror elements, nostalgic love for 2000’s Bring It On, generational expectations and much more. If you or someo…

In this special miniature episode, we look at three brand new releases. They Crawl Beneath is out now from Well Go Entertainment on Blu-Ray, DVD & Digital. Frost hits Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital beginning October 11th, 2022. Spirit Halloween: the Movie is now playing in limited engagements.Von Victims and Villains

Before he was the iconic vampire villain from Blade, Stephen Dorff fought off demons in the cult classic 80s movie, The Gate. Justin Harlan, the director of Skate or Die Film Festival (https://farsightedblog.com/skate-or-die-film-festival/), to discuss not only his love for this movie and its mental health themes but also his unique film festival. …

We saved the best for last when it comes to this year’s Creature Feature Weekend. At the witching hour and in full anticipation of the long awaited sequel, we sat down with Hocus Pocus stars Omri Katz and Jason Marsden to talk about the film’s legacy, other projects and more. Check out what they had to say. If you or someone you know is reading thi…

If you grew up in the early 2000s, chances are you have probably seen the juggernaut comedy, School of Rock. Not only does this episode mark the return of Dan '“The Movie Man” Rockwood but we got the chance to not only discuss nostalgia but sit down with School of Rock star, Brian Falduto. In the last 19 years, Falduto recounts his struggles with f…

It started in 1994 with a film that revolutionized the world of independent cinema. Nearly 30 years later, Kevin Smith returns to the Quick Stop for the finale in Clerks III. Capt. Nostalgia and Allen (https://bit.ly/347guest) share their own customer service nightmares and relating to the trilogy, the film’s use of trauma, why Clerks is worthy of …

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We’re heading back to Creature Feature Weekend (www.creaturefeatureweekend.com) for more ghoulish fun. In the second of our two-part coverage, we’re sitting down with independent filmmakers, authors, podcasters and even Tim Cappello from The Lost Boys. Filmmakers Melissa and Chris (5:15), JB (Camp Nightmare Podcast, 16:19), Jenny Allen (Novelist, 2…

We’re heading back to Creature Feature Weekend (www.creaturefeatureweekend.com) for more ghoulish fun. In the first of our two-part coverage, we’re sitting down with independent filmmakers, authors, comic creators and even Mark Patton from A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge and Scream, Queen: My Nightmare on Elm Street. Brandon Salisbury…

Comic creator Brian Wingrove (https://www.instagram.com/brianwingrove.huh/) to discuss the 1988 fantasy movie, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. Throughout out our otherworldly adventure today, join us as we discuss Brian’s comic career, the history of the fabled character, the strength of community and much more! For all you filmmakers, submit y…

Once upon a time, we were given Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter but that was far from the truth. Anthony Ripo from The Retro Gamers (http://www.theretrogamers.com/) to enter into a bold new era of Jason Voorhees that is once again using the dreaded “F” word of Final. In this episode, we’ll look at what New Line’s take on the iconic slasher chara…

In this intimate episode, we sit down with Shanna Stoker, the CEO of Ghoulish Garb to discuss her depression journey. From young beginnings of faith and trauma to the ghosts of adulthood, Shanna bravely shares her stories of heartbreak, triumph and existing with trauma. Plus, she also discusses the humble beginnings of her company, Ghoulish Garb. I…

Our Marvel correspondents return to go cosmic with the latest Disney+ series in Ms. Marvel. From cosplay to the MCU, actress Iman Vellani, embodies the spirit of the 21st Century Hero. In this episode, we’ll discuss Kamala Khan’s origin, what the series means for Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel films, the MCU moving forward and more! If you or someone…

Yo-ho-ho a pirates life is for us as we dive back into our Depp Dive series with Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Twitch streamers, Justin () & Heather (https://linktr.ee/Keylimepixie_) Moe, join us to sail the high seas on this swashbuckling adventure. Along the way we talk about cosplaying, the franchise’s unique journey th…

Ride the thunder as Thor returns for the fourth adventure with Thor: Love and Thunder. Chris Hemsworth’s is the first O.G. Avengers member to get a fourth entry past the initial trilogy. Allen and Josh open up the bifrost to discuss the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Along the way they discuss the return of Natalie Portman to the…

We go to infinity and beyond as we discuss the latest addition to the Toy Story franchise in Lightyear. Chris Evans trades the iconic shield of Captain America in for a the traditional Space Commander suit of Buzz Lightyear. The developer of Weather Wings Beard Company, Jacob Gunther, joins us to discuss the nostalgia of the franchises, the importa…

Welcome back to Hourglass Cinema - a variety show from Victims and Villains. In this episode, we discuss the legacy of Tim Sale. Sale had a prolific career in comics. Delivering a gothic approach to iconic characters like Batman, Captain America, Wolverine and more. What is your favorite Tim Sale story? If you or someone you know is reading this ri…

Welcome back to Hourglass Cinema - a variety show from Victims and Villains. In this episode, we discuss the documentary The Human Trial. The documentary follows the lives of a few individuals who have Type-1 diabetes, their mental health journey and the experimental trials to cure the disease. Captain Nostalgia is joined by Ronald Webster; a frien…

If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope & you DO have so much value and worth! Th…

Alex Garland returns to the heart of horror for arguably his boldest offering to date in Men. Captain Nostalgia and Joshua Howell decode this strange fever dream nightmare. During our journey, we will address the film’s mental health themes, its haunting third act, the importance of knowing the signs of suicide and much more. Check out our spoiler-…

Chris from Streaming Things & Movies are Therapy (https://linktr.ee/streamingthings) joins us to discuss his love of film, podcasting and the Netflix series, Stranger Things. Even more than that, Chris vulnerably shares his struggle with alcohol and substance abuse over the years. More importantly, he chronicles his road to sobriety and what the la…

It’s another Friday the 13th holiday and it’s time to journey back to Camp Crystal Lake. However, this time around we are taking a senior boat trip to Manhattan and Jason Voorhees just might along for the journey. TikTok personality, Special Kay, joins to discuss 1989’s Friday the 13th: Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan. Anthony Ripo returns to navi…

Doctor Strange isn’t the only one jumping into the multiverse! For this special episode, we’re crossing over with our friends over at You Have to Watch This Podcast to discuss the latest chapter into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Though, at this point, it should be called the Marvel Cinematic Multiverse. Journey with us as we navigate the finale o…