I Hate It But I Love It

486: Treasure Planet 03.06.2026 50min

We're kicking off Kids Movie Month with a film that's a bit "wrong place, wrong time" - Treasure Planet! We go back to when this film was first pitched (the timing may surprise you), invent a new genre of film, and then things go off the rails. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visitwww.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

485: Serial Mom 27.05.2026 56min

It's a rare BILI as we talk about our abiding love for Serial Mom! We discuss the enduring power of John Waters, praise Kathleen Turner's excellent performance, and learn about Kat learning about cameos. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visitwww.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

484: Promising Young Woman 20.05.2026 1t 13min

This week, we're discussing Emerald Fennell's debut feature, Promising Young Woman! We discuss the film's curiously conservative approach to #metoo, the inherent value in "subverting expectations", and one of us praises Paris Hilton's Stars Are Blind. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visitwww.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

483: As Good As It Gets 13.05.2026 1t 3min

This week, we're discussing a film that AGED LIKE MILK IN THE SUN, As Good As It Gets! We discuss a plot that's contingent on forgiving a man just... cause, what it means to half-fridge a character, and wonder why this movie hates Helen Hunt so much. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visitwww.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

482: Finding Forrester 06.05.2026 1t

This week, we're talking about Gus Van Sant's Finding Forrester! We discuss a great cast, a paint by numbers plot, and of course, YTMND. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visitwww.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

481: Ella Enchanted 29.04.2026 57min

It's Audience Choice, and this week our Patrons chose Ella Enchanted! We discuss a movie that's a BIT OF A BUMMER, a tone that's very "Shrek but for girls", and praise Cary Elwes for having the most fun anyone's had, ever. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visitwww.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

480: The Fall Guy (with Andrew Ivimey) 22.04.2026 1t 12min

This week, we're joined by Podcast Dad and brilliant comedian Andrew Ivimey to discuss the Ryan Gosling/Emily Blunt film, The Fall Guy! We discuss how this film is on the cusp of greatness, the pitfalls of adapting IP that no one remembers, and introduce the world to a new character. Watch Andrew Ivimey's comedy special ⁠LET'S GO!⁠ for free, streaming now on Comedy Bar Max. ⁠https://youtu.be/rZSd9NW1tBQ? Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

479: Big Fish 15.04.2026 1t 3min

This week, we're chatting about the Tim Burton fantasy Big Fish! We talk about bummer b-plots (that really should have been more of the film), how Jessica Lange singlehandedly sells the romance, and how glad we are that this movie didn't star a de-aged Jack Nicholson (really). Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visitwww.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

478: The Sisterhood Of The Travelling Pants 08.04.2026 57min

This week, we're chatting about a sweet and earnest film about friendship and growing up/a piece of unmitigated Pants propaganda: Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants! We discuss how wild it is to fridge an 11 year old, wonder what's going on with Lena's subplot, and make America Ferrera president (of our hearts). Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visitwww.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

477: The Hobbit (with Kyah Green & Stephanie Malek) 01.04.2026 1t 32min

This week, we're covering a series of films that has made everyone go, "What? Why?" It's The Hobbit trilogy, and joining us are LOTR superfans and hosts of The Fandom Show, Steph Malek and Kyah Green! We discuss terrible CGI, a scene that made Steph leave the theatre in sheer rage, and get into how much Benedict Cumberbatch clearly liked playing Smaug (a LOT). Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

476: Now You See Me Now You Don't 25.03.2026 1t 8min

It's the happiest day of Kat's life because we're talking about the latest film in her favourite franchise, Now You See Me: Now You Don't! We discuss this movie's strange similarity to the Muppets, praise the charming cast, and remark on how this franchise is just getting more critic-proof all the time. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visitwww.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

475: Ghostbusters 2 18.03.2026 1t 5min

This week, bustin' makes us feel... fine? cause we're talking about Ghostbusters 2! We question the logic of the slime, talk about the distinction between being funny and just trying to be funny, and no, seriously, WHAT was going on with the slime. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visitwww.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

474: Tank Girl 11.03.2026 49min

This week, we're talking about the 1995 punk-riot grrl-kangaroo fantasia, TANK GIRL! We chat about Lori Petty's finest work, wish we could pull off wire-rimmed glasses, and wish for more Bjork needle-drops. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visitwww.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

473: Stargate (with Diana McCallum) 04.03.2026 52min

This week we're joined by the de-lovely Diana McCallum to discuss the thinking man's blockbuster: Stargate! We discuss how Ra was saved in the edit, consider a rare non-villain-ish role for James Spader, and wonder how many lines Kurt Russell actually had. (Less than 10? (Less than 5?)) Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

472: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 25.02.2026 51min

We're finishing out Sort Of Romantic Movie Month with My Big Fat Greek Wedding! We discuss a VERY 90s/2000s inflected sense of self worth, praise Andrea Martin, and very belatedly remember that Joey Fatone is in this. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

471: The Vow 18.02.2026 55min

We're continuing Sort Of Romantic Movie Month with The Vow! We discuss a plot that doesn't want to commit to itself, the everlasting charm of Rachel McAdams, and wonder if everyone in this movie is... stupid? Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

470: Just Like Heaven 11.02.2026 1t 11min

We're continuing Sorta Romantic Movie Month with Just Like Heaven! We talk about an aesthetic that's not quite right, wonder whether or not Mark Ruffalo knows he's being cast in these movies, and Jocelyn goes insane about espresso. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

469: Closer 04.02.2026 1t 1min

This month we're talking about Sorta Romantic Movies, starting with Closer! We discuss how some plays need to stay plays, how everyone was SO excited to swear, and remember the days when it felt like Clive Owen was in everything. Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

468: Wicked For Good 28.01.2026 1t 30min

This week we are joined by the genius Olly Robinson (@ollyrobz) to discuss WICKED: FOR GOOD! We chat about how Michelle Yeoh CLEARLY didn't want to be here, talk about additional songs that DO NOT belong, and express shock at the least sexy rendition of "As Long As You're Mine". Note: This episode was recorded before the 2026 Academy Award nominations were announced. This episode may present some thoughts and insights as to why! Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

467: Mean Girls (2024) 21.01.2026 1t 10min

Movie Musical Month continues with an adaptation of a musical that everyone tried to pretend wasn't a musical: MEAN GIRLS (the musical?!) Kat and Jocelyn discuss songs that are additive in the sense that "they are added", messy stars that we know too much about, and wonder whether it's wise to pretend the movie you're marketing isn't a musical (it's not). Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.