Super Movie Studies

The Psychology of the Dark Knight Trilogy

Alec Peterson is here ladies and gents! He is not just a Twitter legend, He is also a studier of the mind. While not a professional Michael sits down with Alec to have some titillating discussion behind what drives characters like the Batman in the world of Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy. Enjoy! 

The Dark Knight

Aaaand we're back! SHMC returns. Still working on the new sound but as promised Michael, Schuyler and Ben are dolling out all new content. 

Michael talks gangsters and Bill Finger.

Schuyler plays some awe-inspiring tracks by the man, Zimmer. 

And Ben tries to be the constant dissenting opinion. 

SHMC is back every Sunday Super fans. Whoop-Whoop!

SHMC News Break and Mail Bag

It's the month of august and it's time to wind down before getting back into the 9-month groove. 

Unfortunately, that means that SHMC has to take a quick coffee break. 

In this episode the gang gets together to talk a little about what's changing behind the scenes as well as answer some Twitter questions! 

But have no fear faithful listeners, SHMC will return with a crash and a boom AUGUST 30TH. 

Just give us a little time to figure our shit out

S6:E2 - Watchmen

A podcast about a movie about a graphic novel about the slow decline of America in Reaganomics... or something. 

Michael tries, he tries to compress symbolism behind the Watchmen.

Schuyler differentiates between soundtracks and scores, gracefully.

And Ben flies over our heads with the talk of intrinsic fields and tachyon particles.

Surely, an episode that cannot be missed. 

S6:E1 - X-Men Origins: Wolverine

We emptied the special effects budget for this one. It went from zero to zero. 

Michael has another rapid fire round of X-Men characters. 

Schuyler remains surprised with the very actionable score that came out of this flick.

And Ben tries his best to explain Deadpool. He tries his best. 

Bonus Episode: Batman Arkham Games

A real variation this week Clublings. We decide to give a look into the four main Batman Arkham Games!

Michael give a little history of the people who worked behind the scenes on these projects.

Schuyler has never been more impressed by a video games music since Mario.

Ben discusses the real world capabilities of certain Bat-Gadgets.

And special guest MATT EBERLINE returns to talk about video game mechanics.

All this and more so don't miss out!

Season Five Finale: Mark Millar Movies

Stick around for this episode folks cause things turn a little heated between Michael and Schuyler at the end.

First, guest JULIA WALCHUK comes in on the wire to analyze Mark Millar's style from the eyes of an officially published comic book critic. 

Michael spoils the plot of every Mark Millar comic book based on a movie.

And Schuyler dives in to offer his two-cents on what he thinks of the "Millar" style.

This is SHMC's first published remote recording with editing done by MauPow Freelance Media Productions (which yes is Michael trying to make a name for himself.) expect more like it in the near future!

S5:E4 - RED/Losers

Hidee-Ho Superfans! A little bit less "Super" of an episode today as these two movies have no super powers in them, but they do have a comic book story base and that's good enough for our gang.

Michael covers RED's simple story and The Losers's complex one.

Schuyler loves how all of RED's tracks have a running gag in their titles. 

And Ben talks about how you can't Jiffy Pop bullets!

Bonus Episode: Female Superhero Culture

A super special treat for you fans today. Nothing but Michael and Dr. Amy Lauters discussing key superheroines and their portrayals as cultural icons in mass media through comics, television, and movies.

Informative and fun, this a sure-fire podcast you do not want to miss!

S5:E3 - Iron Man 2

This may be our richest episode yet Superfans! 

Michael has an intervention with Tony Stark about his alcoholism. 

Schuyler can't get over Marvel's motif with chains and hammers. 

Ben finally has some scientific concepts to work with. 

And DR. AMY LAUTERS comes in to give us an expansive cultural history of superheroes.

This is an episode you surely do not want to miss!