Superhero Films
Discover key takeaways from 14 podcast episodes about this topic.
THE NEW MUTANTS (2020) Movie Reaction! | First Time Watch! | Anya Taylor-Joy | Maisie Williams
CinePals hosts dissect 'The New Mutants,' an X-Men spin-off, praising its unique psychological horror tone but criticizing its muddled plot, weak X-Men ties, and inconsistent power explanations.
DARK PHOENIX (2019) Movie Reaction! | First Time Watch! | X-Men | Sophie Turner | James McAvoy
CinePals dissects 'Dark Phoenix,' praising its technical execution and character performances, but ultimately finding it a narratively inconclusive and confusing entry in the X-Men franchise, especially regarding its convoluted timeline.
DEADPOOL 2 Movie Reaction! | Still As Wild As We Remember! | Ryan Reynolds | Josh Brolin
The CinePals hosts revisit 'Deadpool 2,' rediscovering its humor, creative action, and character depth, ultimately finding it more enjoyable than their initial viewing.
LOGAN (2017) Reaction! | We Forgot How GOOD This Was 😳 | Hugh Jackman | Dafne Keen
CinePals revisits 'Logan' (2017), dissecting its raw, gritty portrayal of an aging Wolverine and Professor X, and the impactful introduction of Laura (X-23) as a standalone masterpiece.
HELLBOY (2004) Movie Reaction! | First Time Watch! | Review & Discussion | Ron Perlman | Selma Blair
Hosts Chris and Brandon react to the 2004 'Hellboy' film for the first time, praising Ron Perlman's portrayal and the CGI for its era, while noting some plot confusion and character highlights.
X-MEN: APOCALYPSE (2016) Movie Reaction! | First Time Watch! | James McAvoy | Michael Fassbender
CinePals hosts dissect 'X-Men: Apocalypse,' praising its character arcs and 80s aesthetic, but noting pacing issues and underutilized Horsemen.
Stavvy's World #173 - David Sims and Griffin Newman | Full Episode
Stavvy, David Sims, and Griffin Newman dive into movie reboots, the decline of superhero films, bizarre action figure lore, and offer unfiltered advice on relationship dilemmas from herpes to household chores.
X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Movie Reaction! | First Time Watch! | Hugh Jackman | James McAvoy
The hosts declare 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' their favorite X-Men film, praising its ingenious narrative that successfully retcons previous timeline inconsistencies and reintroduces beloved characters with high stakes.
THE WOLVERINE (2013) Movie Reaction! | Hugh Jackman | X-Men
The hosts laud 'The Wolverine' (2013) as a surprisingly contained and character-focused entry in the X-Men saga, praising its action and Hugh Jackman's performance despite a weak final act.
Joe Rogan Experience #2456 - Michael Jai White
Michael Jai White shares profound insights from a life steeped in martial arts, revealing how discipline, humility, and continuous learning are essential for personal growth and artistic expression, from the dojo to Hollywood.
X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE (2009) Movie Reaction! | First Time Watch! | Hugh Jackman | Liev Schreiber
CinePals revisits 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine,' dissecting its controversial origin story, character portrayals, and continuity flaws that alienated fans, despite praising its action and Hugh Jackman's performance.
X-MEN: THE LAST STAND (2006) Movie Reaction! | First Time Watch | Hugh Jackman | Patrick Stewart
Hosts Michael Boose and Brandon Sheiley react to 'X-Men: The Last Stand,' critiquing its rushed plot and unsatisfying character demises despite strong action and visuals.
X2: X-MEN UNITED Movie Reaction! | First Time Watch! | Hugh Jackman | Patrick Stewart | Ian McKellen
CinePals hosts declare X2: X-MEN UNITED a significant improvement over its predecessor, praising its expanded scope, character development, and standout action sequences.
X-MEN (2000) Movie Reaction! | First Time Watch! | Hugh Jackman | Patrick Stewart | Ian McKellen
CinePals hosts react to the original X-Men (2000) film, analyzing its impact as an early superhero movie and its foundational character dynamics, with one host experiencing it for the first time.