Victims and Villains

Alex Garland returns to the heart of horror for arguably his boldest offering to date in Men. Captain Nostalgia and Joshua Howell decode this strange fever dream nightmare. During our journey, we will address the film’s mental health themes, its haunting third act, the importance of knowing the signs of suicide and much more. Check out our spoiler-free review: https://bit.ly/vicmen22. Find out more about the warning sides of suicide: https://bit.ly/susign.

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 1980’s The Changeling to see what will gaze back. Filmmaker Ryan Jafri joins us to discuss his film, The Call, an official selection of Horrific Hope Film Festival 2022. If you would like to see Ryan’s short, email him ([email protected]), for a private screening link. We’re coming back to the influential George C. Scott haunting film from 1980 to discuss its multi-decade influence on ghost films, the mental health behind grief, the long-lasting impressions of anxiety at work 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 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've come to find out if 1994’s Guarding Tess is worthy of high praise. Cage plays a secret service agent tasked with guarding a former first lady in this mid-90s comedy. Journey with us while we address toxic work environments. their mental health impacts, film trivia 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!

Chris from Streaming Things & Movies are Therapy (https://linktr.ee/streamingthings) joins us to discuss his love of film, podcasting and the Netflix series, Stranger Things. Even more than that, Chris vulnerably shares his struggle with alcohol and substance abuse over the years. More importantly, he chronicles his road to sobriety and what the last decade of staying clean has meant for him as an individual, creator and husband. Join us on this heartbreaking and inspiring story of Chris’ road to getting and staying clean.

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 keep anime on the mind as the Animind crew discusses the genre known as Cowboy Bebop. Dani, Matthew and Graham discuss the masterwork and not only examine the heavy psychological weight the characters carry but also look at the artistic elements that elevated this series to new heights. Diversity, existential numbness, gender fluidity, and the seamless weaving of genres are talked about in this spoiler free(mostly) discussion. Come hang out with the Animind trio and find out why Cowboy Bebop is a towering testament to the artistic craft of storytelling. If you want to contribute to the discussion or recommend an anime for us to cover 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/

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!

It’s another Friday the 13th holiday and it’s time to journey back to Camp Crystal Lake. However, this time around we are taking a senior boat trip to Manhattan and Jason Voorhees just might along for the journey. TikTok personality, Special Kay, joins to discuss 1989’s Friday the 13th: Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan. Anthony Ripo returns to navigate this late 80s slasher with Capt. Nostalgia. as they discuss the cult following of the film, leaving Paramount, the trauma processing journey 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 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!

Doctor Strange isn’t the only one jumping into the multiverse! For this special episode, we’re crossing over with our friends over at You Have to Watch This Podcast to discuss the latest chapter into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Though, at this point, it should be called the Marvel Cinematic Multiverse. Journey with us as we navigate the finale of Moon Knight, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the universes within the movie 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 Allen Cramm and Joshua Howell. It is produced by Allen Cramm. Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal) and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). The picture for this episode is provided by Lucxama Sylvain (https://bit.ly/421picture). 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 exciting third chapter of Matthew A. Basile's Emotion-All saga, Fear and Luna's budding romantic relationship gets off to a rocky start. It is further complicated by Sorrow's vendetta against Gloom. The cast features Gabe Castro as Person, Kat Kushin as Sorrow, Valarie Stack Dodge as Luna, Cam Smith as Fear (Male), Steven Szczytko as Gloom, Logan Shirley as Doubt, Jessica Apeldorn as Fear (Female), Sherrie Dennis as Terra, Andre DeSandies as Resentment, Gail Lou as Anger, Alla Ilyasova as Olivia and Doug Seidel as Narrator.

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 Matthew A. Basile. It is produced and edited by Kat Kushin. Music by Kat Kushin 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've come to find out if 2022’s The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is worthy of high praise. This latest effort from the man of the hour could be the most Nick Cage movie we’ve encountered yet. Journey with us as we navigate through the meta nature of this movie, the chemistry between Cage and Pedro Pascal, the importance of self-love and so 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!

Before we jump into the multiverse of madness, we’re stepping back into 2016’s Doctor Strange. The O.G. Benedict Cumberbatch movie tells the origin story of the sorcerer supreme. Ctach our thoughts on his first solo outing. Plus our mid-season thoughts on Moon Knight, Thor: Love and Thunder trailer and much mroe. Grab your tickets now for Horrific Hope 2022 Film Festival: https://bit.ly/hh22tix.

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 Allen Cramm. Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal) and Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms). The picture for this episode is provided by Lucxama Sylvain (https://bit.ly/421picture). 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!