469: Closer

This month we're talking about Sorta Romantic Movies, starting with Closer! We discuss how some plays need to stay plays, how everyone was SO excited to swear, and remember the days when it felt like Clive Owen was in everything. 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.

This week we are joined by the genius Olly Robinson (@ollyrobz) to discuss WICKED: FOR GOOD! We chat about how Michelle Yeoh CLEARLY didn't want to be here, talk about additional songs that DO NOT belong, and express shock at the least sexy rendition of "As Long As You're Mine". Note: This episode was recorded before the 2026 Academy Award nominations were announced. This episode may present some thoughts and insights as to why!   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.

Movie Musical Month continues with an adaptation of a musical that everyone tried to pretend wasn't a musical: MEAN GIRLS (the musical?!) Kat and Jocelyn discuss songs that are additive in the sense that "they are added", messy stars that we know too much about, and wonder whether it's wise to pretend the movie you're marketing isn't a musical (it's not).   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.

We're talking about musicals this month, and we're kicking things off with Julie Taymor's Beatles-extravaganza, Across The Universe! Kat and Jocelyn discuss having both too many (AND not enough) ideas, Kat adopts a firm anti-Sturgess position, and one of us has a surprisingly hard time naming any Beatles songs.   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.

It's a super-sized episode of IHIBILI as we discuss the epic (?) finale to Stranger Things 5! Kat and Jocelyn wonder what the hell Vecna's plan was, question the logic of the melted room, and DEMAND JUSTICE FOR [redacted].   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.

This week, we're talking about the Y2K classic (?) Strange Days! We talk about wigs (and plots) that bum Kat out, question whether James Cameron was the right person to tell this story, and praise Angela Bassett.   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.

It's the holidays, and we're... "celebrating"?... with Hot Frosty! A Hallmark-esque movie that's a little better that you think it'll be, but not nearly as good as you want it to be. Why did he have to be mentally a child? And, more importantly, where is the person who sculpted that snowman??   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.

This week, we're talking about Stick It -- or Bring It On for gymnastics! We talk about a movie that doesn't quite STICK the landing (...or beginning?), a great leading performance by Missy Peregrym, and Kat makes a long-awaited joke.   This episode brought to you by MasterClass. With classes on a variety of topics, all taught by world class masters at the top of their fields. Fantastic for yourself and as a gift. MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to www.masterclass.com/ihateit for the current offer.   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.

(Read this next part in a Vecna voice). IT BEGINS. (Now read the rest in a regular voice). This week, we're talking about the first 4 episodes of Stranger Things 5! We discuss Vecna's roundabout way of finding out what's in the zeitgeist, an unfortunately too-well-trod grief subplot that shows up again this season, and FINALLY Kat has a character in this show (but it's not who you think).   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.

In anticipation of the release of Stranger Things 5, we're returning to where it all began-- and we were both surprised by how we felt! We put some respect on Winona Ryder's name, discuss how Joe Keery is the true breakout star of the show, shake our fists at the algorithm, and freak out over the ballooning budgets of streaming TV shows. Then, Jocelyn makes up a BUNCH of songs, all varying in quality from bad to worse. Note: We recorded this episode remotely and there may be some lag. Apologies, and thanks for your understanding!   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.