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The Villain Was Right

The Villain Was Right

The From Superheroes Network 402 Episodes Jul 2, 2026

Comedians Craig Fay and Rebecca Reeds analyze movies and TV shows from the perspective of the villain, questioning whether the antagonist was truly as bad as portrayed. The podcast is produced by Andrew Ivimey for The From Superheroes Network.

Episodes

406: Moulin Rouge! Jul 2, 2026 3796 By popular demand, this week on the podcast we're discussing the maximalist, Baz Luhrmann musical extravaganza that is MOULIN ROUGE! We're defending a patron-of-the-arts with reasonable conditions on his investments and discussing the long-term viability of a "summer of love" romance.  Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Ivimey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
405: Gone In 60 Seconds (with Arthur Simeon) Jun 25, 2026 4373 This week on the podcast we're joined by special guest Arthur Simeon (@ArthurSimeon) to discuss the 2000s car-heist movie GONE IN 60 SECONDS. We're defending woodworkers who are tired of working with incompetent people, detectives who immediately figure out what's going on and lament the surprising lack of car chases. Plus Angelina Jolie's bleach-blond dreadlocks.  Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
404: Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves (with Derek Forgie) Jun 18, 2026 4476 This week on the podcast we're joined by special guest Derek Forgie from the 10 Minute Talk Show (@10MinuteTalkShow) to discuss ROBIN HOOD PRINCE OF THIEVES. We attempt to defend one of the most vile villains in cinema history, bad accents and discuss how Richard the Lionheart is an absentee landlord who deserves to be overthrown. Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew
403: The Tuxedo (with Dave Luca and Hannah Veldhoen) Jun 11, 2026 4239 This week on the podcast we're joined by special guests Hannah Veldhoen (@hannahveldhoen) and Dave Luca (@davelucacomedy) from "Destination Oshawa" to talk about the Oshawa-filmed movie THE TUXEDO. We're defending mad scientists and CEOs who just want to hydrate the world, how their plan would make them more money if it wasn't evil and discussing the incredible movie-making trick of making Jennife
402: Masters Of The Universe (1987) Jun 4, 2026 3989 In honour of the recent reboot we're turning back the clock to talk about the original, live-action MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE. We're defending a freedom fighting skeleton whose people have suffered greatly under the "balance" brought by a gym bro gone wild. Plus Monica Geller and Lt. Tom Paris are there for some reason. Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Ivimey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
401: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang May 28, 2026 3863 It's Audience Choice time so this week we're discussing the 60's family musical CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG. We're defending bombastic Barons, professional child catchers and dissatisfied haircut customers all while declaring a father, who straps explosives to himself while his children run in traffic, an unfit parent.  Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Ivimey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
400: Powerpuff Girls (LIVE) May 21, 2026 3580 It's our 400th episode and we're coming to you LIVE from Comedy Bar in Toronto to talk about THE POWERPUFF GIRLS. We're defending rejected super-genius monkeys and politically active hillbillies, while condemning the inept mayor who uses child soldiers against his enemies.  Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Ivimey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as par
399: The Waterboy May 14, 2026 3893 This week on the podcast we're talking about the Adam Sandler football comedy THE WATERBOY. We're defending the mother of a man whose anger issues are being exploited by selfish coaches and whose sole romantic interest is a recently released criminal. Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Ivimey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as part of The From Superhero
398: Send Help May 7, 2026 3655 This week on the podcast we're talking about Sam Rami's castaway flick SEND HELP. We're defending blunt but honest bosses, various poisoning attempts and attempt to pinpoint the exact moment someone goes from hero to villain. Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Ivimey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as part of The From Superheroes Network. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
397: Failure To Launch Apr 30, 2026 4198 This week we're launching ourselves into the 2006 Mathew McConaughey/Sarah Jessica Parker rom-com FAILURE TO LAUNCH. We're defending the relatively well-adjusted 35 year old who lives with his parents, questioning the life choices of a woman who is paid to emotionally manipulate men, and rolling our eyes at conflicts that can be solved with one conversation.  Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
396: Honey, I Blew Up The Kid (with Kat Angus and Jocelyn Geddie) Apr 23, 2026 4237 This week it's a very special Audience Choice episode as we are joined by the hosts of 'I Hate It But I Love It' (@IHIBILI) Jocelyn Geddie (@jgedds) and Kat Angus (@KatAngus) to talk about HONEY I BLEW UP THE KID. We're defending the laboratory head who wants to protect his equipment and data from a habitually reckless and child-endangering scientist. Plus we dive into the disturbing physics of a
395: What About Bob Apr 16, 2026 4126 This week we're talking about the Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfus comedy WHAT ABOUT BOB? We're defending a psychologist with very clear and professional boundaries who just wants a quiet vacation with his family. Plus we discuss the differences between fun crazy and not-fun crazy.  Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Ivimey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as p

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