Victims and Villains

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 universe, Taika Waititi’s directing choices, the state of Marvel at Phase Four and more! So grab Stormbreaker and join us for a journey through the stars!

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 Allen Cramm and Joshua Howell. It is produced by Cramm and Joshua “Capt. Nostalgia” Burkey. Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal) and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). T 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 2007’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Kicking off our Depp Dive series, we are joined by horror personality and twitch streamer, Nuggs the Final Girl (https://linktr.ee/NTFG). Join us as we navigate the mental health behind vengeance, the joys of musicals and much more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: https://bit.ly/hhff23.

Domestic Abuse or Violence Resources: Domestic Violence Helpline (1-800-799-7233, https://www.thehotline.org/), StrongHearts (1-877-870-4673, https://strongheartshelpline.org/), Dating/Intimacy Abuse (1-866-331-9474, https://www.loveisrespect.org/). For more information, check out: https://ncadv.org/STATISTICS.

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 Kevin MacLeod 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!

We’re staring into the abyss of 1989’s The Abyss to see what will gaze back. Long before he ever set sail on the Titanic or traveled to Pandora, James Cameron went deep underwater to face off against aliens in this long-forgotten gem. Joined by Lori and Rob from Fright Stuff Podcast to discuss not only their show, and their experience with our film festival but also the behind-the-scenes portions of the film. Along with the film’s use of toxicity in relationships, nostalgia 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!

If you are like Rob & Lori and live in the Winchester, VA area here is a local suicide prevention resource for you. 540-536-1630 or concernhotline.org.

Abyss Gazing is a production of Victims and Villains and is written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey (& produced by) and Mark Moore. Music by Kevin MacLeod 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!

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 importance of embracing healthy community, breaking generational expectations and more. Up, up and away for this episode!

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 Joshua “ Captain Nostalgia” Burkey. It is produced by Burkey. Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal) and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). T 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 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 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 Burkey. It is produced by Josh “ Captain Nostalgia” Burkey.  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've come to find out if 1999’s 8MM is worthy of high praise. It’s been two years since the passing of Joel Schumacher and we wanted to honor his legacy by discussing the first team-up between the landmark director and Cage. In this episode, we share our memories about Schumacher, the heavy cost of pornography addiction, the mental health of obsession 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 Micah "V.H.Zest" Kimber. 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 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 friend who has the disease. Hear how this movie impacted him and how gives hope for the future.

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 Burkey. It is produced by Josh “ Captain Nostalgia” Burkey.  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 1987’s The Lost Boys to see what will gaze back. The investor Midwestern Dirty Talk herself, Maisie Lynn (https://linktr.ee/Maisie.Lynn), joins us to discuss this late 80s masterpiece. Maisie breaks down the invention of her viral sensation series, her podcast No Crits Given and more. Plus, join us as we discuss the mental health of starting over, how this movie changed Vampires and much more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: https://bit.ly/hhff23.

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 Kevin MacLeod 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!

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 Joshua “ Captain Nostalgia” Burkey. It is produced by Burkey. Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal) and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). T 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 2022’s Crimes of the Future to see what will gaze back. David Cronenberg returns behind the director’s chair for the first time in over a decade to a truly unique vision that only he can do. Hear our full thoughts on the movies, how the film speaks volumes on beauty and how it affects mental health and much more. Submit your films and screenplays to Horrific Hope Film Festival 2023: https://bit.ly/hhff23.

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 Kevin MacLeod 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!