481: Ella Enchanted

It's Audience Choice, and this week our Patrons chose Ella Enchanted! We discuss a movie that's a BIT OF A BUMMER, a tone that's very "Shrek but for girls", and praise Cary Elwes for having the most fun anyone's had, ever.    Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network   Visitwww.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

This week, we're joined by Podcast Dad and brilliant comedian Andrew Ivimey to discuss the Ryan Gosling/Emily Blunt film, The Fall Guy! We discuss how this film is on the cusp of greatness, the pitfalls of adapting IP that no one remembers, and introduce the world to a new character.   Watch Andrew Ivimey's comedy special ⁠LET'S GO!⁠ for free, streaming now on Comedy Bar Max. ⁠https://youtu.be/rZSd9NW1tBQ?   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 chatting about the Tim Burton fantasy Big Fish! We talk about bummer b-plots (that really should have been more of the film), how Jessica Lange singlehandedly sells the romance, and how glad we are that this movie didn't star a de-aged Jack Nicholson (really). Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network   Visitwww.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

This week, we're chatting about a sweet and earnest film about friendship and growing up/a piece of unmitigated Pants propaganda: Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants! We discuss how wild it is to fridge an 11 year old, wonder what's going on with Lena's subplot, and make America Ferrera president (of our hearts).   Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network   Visitwww.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

This week, we're covering a series of films that has made everyone go, "What? Why?" It's The Hobbit trilogy, and joining us are LOTR superfans and hosts of The Fandom Show, Steph Malek and Kyah Green! We discuss terrible CGI, a scene that made Steph leave the theatre in sheer rage, and get into how much Benedict Cumberbatch clearly liked playing Smaug (a LOT).   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 happiest day of Kat's life because we're talking about the latest film in her favourite franchise, Now You See Me: Now You Don't! We discuss this movie's strange similarity to the Muppets, praise the charming cast, and remark on how this franchise is just getting more critic-proof all the time.   Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network   Visitwww.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

This week, bustin' makes us feel... fine? cause we're talking about Ghostbusters 2! We question the logic of the slime, talk about the distinction between being funny and just trying to be funny, and no, seriously, WHAT was going on with the slime.   Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network   Visitwww.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

This week, we're talking about the 1995 punk-riot grrl-kangaroo fantasia, TANK GIRL! We chat about Lori Petty's finest work, wish we could pull off wire-rimmed glasses, and wish for more Bjork needle-drops. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network   Visitwww.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

This week we're joined by the de-lovely Diana McCallum to discuss the thinking man's blockbuster: Stargate! We discuss how Ra was saved in the edit, consider a rare non-villain-ish role for James Spader, and wonder how many lines Kurt Russell actually had. (Less than 10? (Less than 5?)) 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 finishing out Sort Of Romantic Movie Month with My Big Fat Greek Wedding! We discuss a VERY 90s/2000s inflected sense of self worth, praise Andrea Martin, and very belatedly remember that Joey Fatone is in this.    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.