Victims and Villains

Our Marvel team, Josh and Allen, jump into hyperdrive to the other side of Disney in a galaxy far, far away for The Book of Boba Fett. Find out how we felt about the latest chapter in the Star Wars empire and the latest Disney+ original series. Does it live up to the success of its predecessor The Mandalorian? Find out in this two hour epic episode!

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This episode of Victims and Villains and is written by Allen Cramm and Joshua Howell.
It is produced by Josh "Captain Nostalgia" Burkey. Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal) and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!

We’re staring into the abyss of 2001’s Valentine to see what will stare back. We journey back to the landscape of the genre when the film was first released. Find out why Mark and Josh differ in their opinions, how the film earned its cult status, the impact of rejection and much more!

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!

Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal) and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!

Welcome to Hourglass Cinema; a variety show from Victims and Villains. On this episode, we're sitting down with the editor, producer and director of the documentary, Surviving Pulse: Life After a Mass Shooting. Find out how the film speaks to PTSD, the aftermath of media and much more.

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!

Hourglass Cinema is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by). Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal) and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms).

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Anime remains on the mind as we talk about the psychological thriller Perfect Blue. This complex and eery movie about a young pop idol's struggles to become a legitimate actress goes to some dark places. The Animind group bravely treads into those shadows and discusses sexual assault, PTSD, mental illness and the potential dangers of social media and celebrity fame. Whether you are just dipping your toes into the anime waters or been diving into the deep end for decades come join us for this potent discussion. If you are triggered by sexual assault and/or stalking please do not listen to this episode. Explicit topics as well as spoilers will be discussed. If you want to contribute to the discussion you can email the hosts at [email protected]. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms) and Warrior by yoitrax | https://soundcloud.com/yoitrax Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

*Editor's Note: The previously mentioned live podcast has been moved to April 2nd 2022.

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!

Animind: An Anime Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Matthew Basile, Graham Pugh and Dani Arii. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!

IN THIS EPISODE…

We've come to find out if 2010’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice is worthy of high praise. This fantasy film sees Cage take on the role of Merlyn’s apprentice in search of Merlyn’s replacement. This film is incredibly interesting to look at in the scope of Disney and Cage alike. Journey with us as we discuss the film’s homage to Fantasia, fun film trivia, and much more on this episode of That’s High Praise. Plus a special spoken word from one of our co-hosts. Check out more of his stuff here: https://micahkimber.bandcamp.com/.

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That's High Praise: A Nicolas Cage Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Micah "V.H.Zest" Kimber. Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal) and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms).

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We travel back to the 17th-Century to discuss the latest movie from the controversial Paul Verhoeven. The director of Showgirls (https://bit.ly/vicep330) returns to tell the true story of a lesbian nun who spoke to God. Kelly Reynolds from Boobies and Noobies (https://bit.ly/330guest) discusses the film's use of religion, deconstructing some misunderstandings, proving the film is more than its sexual controversies and much more.

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!

This episode of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by). Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal) and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!

Anime remains on the mind as we look at yet another landmark piece of cinema in the halls of anime, Spirited Away. This Academy Award winning film held the record for the highest grossing movie in Japanese history for 19 years with good reason. Anime nerds Dani and Graham, along with anime nerd in-training Matthew, examine this masterpiece of Japanese animation by Hayao Miyazaki. We discuss its powerful messages regarding loneliness, greed, being true to yourself, and the values of human connection. Spoilers are included in this episode. If you want to contribute to the discussion you can email the hosts at [email protected]. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms) and Warrior by yoitrax | https://soundcloud.com/yoitrax Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

*Editor's Note: The previously mentioned live podcast has been moved to April 2nd 2022.

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!

Animind: An Anime Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Matthew Basile, Graham Pugh and Dani Arii. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (Victims and Villains is creating Non-Profit & Podcast | Patreon) to support us today!

It's always someone you know. Or so that's what the marketing behind the latest entry into the Scream franchise says. For the first time ever, Sydney Prescott and Ghost Face find themselves under the direction of someone other than Wes Craven. Join us as we go back to Woodsboro to see if the new directors capture Craven's legacy, we discuss the film's commentary on the current state of the genre, overcoming trauma and much more.

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!

This episode of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Brandon "Riff Daddy" Miller. Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal) and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!

We’re staring into the abyss of 1994's Interview with the Vampire to see what will stare back. We sit down with indie filmmaker Mike Thompson to discuss his short film, Threshold, and the challenges of filmmaking during COVID times. Plus, we remember the late great Anne Rice by looking at the star studded adaptation of her beloved novel. We look at how she broke the mold of vampire novels, the mental health journey of its characters, and much more! Submit your film to our film festival, Horrific Hope, now: https://bit.ly/vhhff22.

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!

Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast is a production of Victims and Villains is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!

Not every movie can be an Oscar winner. Sometimes you have to sit through the bad in order to get through the good. Captain Nostalgia and Black Nerd Magic are here to shuffle through some of their picks for the worst of the worst. Expect everything from "Family" blockbusters to unnecessary remakes to sequels that just didn't quite hit the mark. Some of them even have their own episodes. Check out our episodes on "The Little Things" (https://bit.ly/vicep359) & "Halloween Kills" (https://bit.ly/agpod08). Find out what other movies made the cut and let us know what you think is the worst movie of 2021.

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!

This episode of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by). Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal) and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). You can now support us on Patreon. Help us get mental health resources into schools and get exclusive content at the same time. Click here (http://bit.ly/vavpatreon) to support us today!