Victims and Villains

Will you dare to say his name? Nearly 30 years after the original cult classic (https://bit.ly/vicep337) Candyman returns to the big screen but not in the way you think. Captain Nostalgia and Black Nerd Magic deconstruct this new film's social commentary on racial injustice, civil unrest, its connections to the original film and much more. If you haven't seen the movie yet, check out our spoiler free review: https://bit.ly/vcandy21. Most importantly check out the conversation to be had after the credits finish on this Nia DaCosta helmed horror project: https://www.candymanmovie.com/impact/

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This episode of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by), & Caless "Black Nerd Magic" Davis. 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!

The singular film that revolutionized the impact of the genre upon Americans was 1988’s Akira. In this episode of Hourglass Cinema, we address its impact, its cultural roots and its social commentary. Along with its mental health themes of self-worth and the value of others. If you like anime, check out this episode to hear about when more anime gets placed under the mental health lens. This episode was originally broadcasted live on Twitch (twitch.tv/victimsandvillains) on August 24th, 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!

Hourglass Cinema is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by), Matthew Basile & . 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!

Did you miss our review of The Last Matinee? Check it out here (https://bit.ly/agpod03), along with our Sleepaway Camp discussion. Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey got a chance to sit down with director, Maxi Contenti, to discuss the film’s marriage of 90s slasher, 70s Italian horror, its use of characters and shadows and much more. The Last Matinee is now playing in select theatres and is available on digital, VOD and DVD beginning August 27th.

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 is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by). 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 looking at a few films from this year's Fantasia Festival: Alien on Stage (1:02), The Last thing Mary Saw (8:30), The Tombs of the Blind Dead (15:04), Don't Say Its Name (23:08), Sexy Furby (31:43), The Booth (36:48), Hotel Poseidon (39:35), Baby Money (44:09), Martyrs Lane (46:25), & Mad God (53:00). Plus, we're looking at the Ted Bundy biopic, No Man of God (01:03:39). No Man of God opens in select theaters and is available on demand and digital beginning August 27th, 2021. Check out our full coverage of Fantasia Festival here: https://bit.ly/vicfan21

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 and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by 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!

We’re staring into the abyss of 1983's Sleepaway Camp to see what will stare back. Before we check-in at camp, we take a spoiler-free look at The Last Matinee (1:05); the film is being released from Dark Sky Films & Bloody Disgusting. As we check into Camp Arawak we find our friends, Camp Crystal Latte (https://bit.ly/agguest3) joining us to discuss the influence of the film, the boldness of the slasher, repressed sexuality and more. Music for this episode comes courtesy of Then It Ends (https://linktr.ee/thenitends), Kevin MacLead (https://bit.ly/agktheme) & Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms).

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!

Dujour means podcasting! That's right we are celebrating twenty years of the best movie ever made (or so the movie would lead you to believe) as we talk about Josie and the Pussycats. Join us as we share our nostalgia, trivia, deconstruct the film's themes of consumerism, bullying and much more. Understand why Josie truly is arguably one of the best movies ever made.

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 is written by Josh "Captain Nostalgia" Burkey (and produced by) and Micah "V.H.Zest" Kimber. Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal) and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). Promo by Boobies and Noobies.

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It's time to celebrate another Friday the 13th! On this special day we look towards the seventh entry into the Jason Voorhees saga in New Blood. As Jason finds himself pitted against a young girl with the gift of telekinesis and the curse of trauma. Join us as we discuss the film's history, importance to the series, healthy practices of healing and much more. Capt. Nostalgia is joined by TikToker & Jason Superman, DustyThe13th (https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRe6nHqE/).

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 is written by Josh "Captain Nostalgia" Burkey (and 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!

Is A Score to Settle worthy of high praise? Co-host Matthew Basile returns to answer that very question to see if this 2019 revenge film stands the legacy of Nicolas Cage. Join us as we discuss the burden of vengeance, grief 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!

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 Matthew "The Conjuring Pen" Basile. Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal) and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms).

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Long before he was ever sailing through the galaxy with Star-Lord and the Guardians or placing bombs into DC's worst. He was a simple man crafting a superhero story starring Rainn Wilson in 2010's Super. On this episode of Hourglass Cinema we look back to James Gunn's earlier work on the superhero genre. Discuss how this movie impacted his career moving forward, toxic relationships 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 and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by 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!

Hold your breath because we're talking Don't Breathe on this episode! Before Stephen Lang bundles up again for the upcoming sequel we look back to the original haunting vision of 2016's Don't Breathe. Join us as we climb into the house of a blind man to discuss expectations for future installments, the grieving process, the impact of environments upon one another 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 is written by Josh "Captain Nostalgia" Burkey (and 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!