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A podcast by fans who just need to talk about the entertainment we all love! Movies, tv, video games, and all other forms of entertainment would be nothing without the fans. Whether we love them or hate them, it's the fans that drive them. But what do we

Christopher Loporto


    • Oct 28, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 26m AVG DURATION
    • 52 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Fan's Perspective Podcast

    Halloween Ends

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 110:13


    In this new episode the group is joined by a close friend to give their thoughts on the final chapter of the new Halloween trilogy and if we ever want to see Michael Myers again.

    Characters That Annoyed Tara The Most

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 150:53


    In this all new episode we go through a list of movie and television characters that Tara finds insufferable. Find out who made the list and why. Let us know if you agree and who makes your list.

    San Diego Comic Con 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 111:20


    We are back again and talking about everything that came out of San Diego Comic Con. The news, the appearances, the trailers and more are the center of our nerdy conversation. What's up with DC and WB? Did Marvel slip with phase 4 and will phase 5 save them? Or have we seen only the beginning of what's to come? Tune in and don't forget to follow us and subscribe

    Ranking Horror Movies Using Tiermaker

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 119:42


    In our new episode we decided to use the popular Tiermaker site to rank A LOT of horror movies. Tune in to find out which ones were ranked and where we ranked them. Some might surprise you.

    Scream 5! It's an honor...or is it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 123:40


    We are finally back and we are finally gonna talk about our opinions of Scream 5. Which of us liked it and which of didn't. Was Dewey's death really that impactful? Does the franchise need to continue without Sidney? Tune in to find out what we think

    What Do You Watch For Christmas?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 55:43


    It's the most wonderful time of the year and we are ready to watch all of our favorites Christmas themed movies. Tune in to see which movies we consider the best, which ones we watch every year and which may or may not really be Christmas based. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

    Mount Rushmore of Horror Icons

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 81:33


    Horror has evolved since its early days and so have the characters. Who are the icons of the decades? Who stands among the rest? Who would be on Mount Rushmore? We name ours in the new episode that may have some controversial picks on the top icons of horror are.

    Evil Dies Tonight!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 120:16


    Halloween Kills review and a look ahead at what the final film in this new trilogy will bring. Also we talk a little about the Scream trailer and a preview of a future all new episode.

    Ultimate Horror Showdown Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 91:16


    The horror showdown continues. It's 1982 vs 1992 vs 2002 vs 2012 to see which year produced the best horror movies. Find out which year we think wins, which movie is our favorite from each year and also hear our argument about the Scream franchise.

    Ultimate Horror Showdown Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 75:56


    We continue our journey into which year produced the best horror movies. In this episode, it's 1981 vs 1991 vs 2001 vs 2011.

    I Predicted Kang!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 54:40


    A few ago, when The Fans Perspective was just starting, I was joined by a friend to discuss Avengers: Endgame, the MCU and its future. Fast forward to present day, we all saw what happened in the season finale of Loki and who the next big bad will be. In this old unreleased episode, I predicted that Kang would be the next big villain for the MCU and it turned out I was right. So as a way to celebrate the exciting news and what's to come, here is that episode from a few years ago. We will be back with fresh content very soon. Thanks for listening and supporting our podcast. 

    Ultimate Horror Showdown Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 78:10


    Which decade was the best for horror movies? We're gonna break it down year by year in each decade to find out. We start with 1980 vs 1990 vs 2000 vs 2010 to see which year had the better releases. It's gonna be a long ride to find out which decade wins out but it's bound to be a fun one.

    Justice League and Directors Cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 87:43


    We know it's been a while since Justice League came out but we are gonna talk about it anyway and we are gonna go even deeper as we discuss Directors Cuts and what they represent in the movie industry. Join us and a special guest and don't forget to subscribe!

    WandaVision Review And Our Top Ten Movies Of All Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 114:48


    Join us in our discussion about WandaVision and where the MCU is headed. Also, all three hosts give our top ten movies of all time. Find out what they are and tell us what yours is.

    Meet me at 4 p.m. in the Desert with a Helmet on

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 90:58


    In our new episode, we kinda grill Tara on her logic about why she doesn't like certain movies or genres. Tune in to find out what Tara thinks of Westerns, Mad Max, Hellraiser and so much more. You will be entertained!We appreciate all those who listen to our podcast. Subscribe, comment, review and join in on the conversation.

    Serial Killer Cinema

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 75:17


    Have you watched Night Stalker yet? If you haven't then what are you waiting for? We binged it in one night and now we are here to talk about it and explore serial killers in movies and tv shows. We also ask why people are so fascinated by serial killers. And of course we rank our top 5 serial killer movies!

    End Of Year Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 85:27


    It's the end of 2020...finally. As we close the year we decided to sit and talk about the movies and shows that came out and didn't come out, and what to look forward to in 2021. Find out what we think of Wonder Woman 1984 and if the movie industry is in trouble. Thank you for listening and supporting The Fans Perspective Podcast! Have a happy and healthy New Year!

    Are the Villains really the Villains?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 94:46


    In our new episode, we discuss some of the most iconic villains in pop culture history and debate whether or not they actually are villains or just misunderstood. Darth Vader, The Joker, Thanos, Magneto, and even Mr. Rooney from Ferris Bueler are at the core of our discussion. 

    Vampires

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 86:35


    Is Dracula the best vampire ever or is there someone better? This week we talk about the bloodsuckers of cinema from the early days of Bela Lugosi to the modern vampires as well as some real vampire myths. And of course, we have our top 5 vampire movies of all time.

    Werewolves

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 57:45


    What happened to the Werewolf genre? This week we talk about the classic Werewolf movies that started with the Wolfman in 1941 and continued through the '80s, but then fell off hard. Find out what our top Werewolf films are, which are the scariest and who we want to see try to revive the classic monster.

    Final Girls of Horror

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 79:54


    Who is the ultimate Final Girl? Which series has the best Final Girl? What does Final Girl even mean? Find out in our new episode dedicated to the female icons of Horror such as Lorie Strode, Sidney Prescott, Nancy Thompson, and more.

    The Dead Walk The Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 83:17


    To kick off our favorite time of year, we dive into the beloved monster film genre, Zombies. It started way back in the 1930s and George Romero changed Zombies forever in 1968. We pick our favorite movies featuring the walking dead as well as discuss whether or not the genre has been exhausted. Tune in and make sure you tell us what you think. 

    DC Fandome

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 77:43


    This week we are back to talk about everything that happened at DC Fandome. From the trailer reveals to the panels and everything in between, we discuss what we are excited about and the future of the DCEU. We also ask the question, is this the future of fan conventions?

    The Uncanny X-Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 101:41


    Wolverine. Storm. Cyclops. Jean Grey. Professor X. Hugh Jackman? All headed to the MCU. But that's the future. In this episode, we discuss the recent past that started 20 years ago with the first on-screen live adaptation of The X-Men. Find out who are favorite characters are, how we feel about the first trilogy and the reboot, and also see who we would bring back for the MCU versions.

    We're Going Back To The Future!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 69:16


    Join us as we take a journey back in time to discuss the beloved Back to the Future trilogy. Find out why we think fans love Michael J. Fox and Marty McFly so much. We also ask why time travel movies can be so confusing. Take a listen and don't forget to review and subscribe.

    Superman Lives!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 85:27


    Is Superman a hard character to make a movie for? What is the Man of Steel's future? Who is the best Superman? Is General Zod crazy? These are only some of the questions we ask while we discuss the legacy of Superman on the big screen. Tune in and let us know what you think.

    You're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 55:54


    Join us in celebrating the anniversary of one of the biggest and scariest movies of all time. Jaws set the standard for summer blockbusters and we are going to discuss what exactly that means to movie audiences. Find out what the summer blockbuster was the year we were born and see why Jaws made us afraid of the water.

    Hello Sidney! A Look Into Scream

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 106:06


    This week we are joined by a special guest to discuss the iconic Scream franchise and its impact on horror movies and pop culture. Find out why some of us do not like the sequels at all and hear us argue about which characters actually did the killings.Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review!

    Is It Historically Accurate?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 58:33


    In this episode, Chris and Dan talk about movies based on history need to be accurate and how they can teach us in today's world. Find out what our top 5 historical movies are and let us know what yours are.

    Quarantine Binging

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 70:28


    Need something to watch during quarantine? We got some shows for you to check out. Our recommendations span from comedy to historical drama and more. So tune in and find out what we say you should watch while stuck at home. Also, find out what our favorite shows are of all time.

    Goonies Never Say Die!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 49:59


    With the recent Goonies reunion being such a big hit, we thought we would talk about the classic adventure movie, and others like it. Tune in to hear our thoughts about how The Goonies has defied time and find out what our top five kids adventure movies are.

    Movie News And Casual Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 102:56


    This week we decide to talk about current events in the entertainment world and discuss what movie news we are excited about the most.Who is the coolest movie character? Who is the scariest? What movie would you remake? These are some of the questions that we have fun with. Tune in and share your thoughts with us.

    Our Favorite Psychos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 66:07


    This week we talk about what makes a good psycho. From Norman Bates to Hannibal Lecter, we dive into the craziest of the crazy and also ask the question, Why do w like them? Tune in and share with us who your favorite movie psychos are.

    WrestleMania 36 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 78:56


    As a special bonus release this week, Chris is joined by his good friend to talk all about WrestleMania 36. Did the WWE make the right call putting on the show? Where will it rank in WWE history? find out what we thought and what our favorite WrestleMania is of all time. 

    T.G.I.F. Nostalgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 55:34


    Chris, Tara, and Dan are joined by a special friend to revisit the popular Friday night comedy block, T.G.I.F.We also look into the other tv blocks from our childhood like Disney's One Saturday Morning and Fox Kids. Tune in and let us know what your favorite sitcom of all time is!We apologize for the low-quality audio.

    An Adventure into Fantasy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 85:09


    We finally go on a ride into high adventure and dive into the most exciting movie genre, Fantasy. Chris and Dan school Tara in everything about fantasy and ask her why it's considered for nerds. Find out what makes our personal top five and be sure to let us know what yours are.

    Movies About Viral Outbreaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 45:49


    In this episode, we sit and talk about current events in the world and look at how movies that feature viral outbreaks fit in. We discuss the films that stick out and the hidden gems you may not have seen. Tune in and be safe out there. 

    Badass Women In Entertainment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 66:46


    We celebrate Women's History Month with a look at strong female characters in both film and television. Also, Chris, Tara, and Dan choose their favorites in our badass women draft. See who we picked and then tell us who has the better team.

    High School Sucks...Sometimes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 79:02


    Ever wish you could go back to high school? Watching movies about teenagers going through high school drama never seems to get old. In our new episode, we discuss the teen/high school genre and what makes it so popular. Tune in to see what our favorites are and see if we would want to revisit our teenage years. 

    Isn't It Romantic?: Our Favorite Rom-Coms

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 73:39


    Join us this week as we talk about the popular Romantic Comedy genre. Do Dan and Chris actually like Rom-Coms? Why does Tara love them so much? Listen in to find out why we think Romance and Comedy is a perfect mix.  

    Obsessed: A Look Into The Stalker Genre

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 62:53


    We are back and better than ever! This week we deep dive into the subgenre, Stalker movies. Has the Netflix show 'You' revived Stalker movies? Are Slasher films also Stalker films? See how we answered these questions and so much more.

    2019 Review and 2020 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 66:40


    Chris and Dan talk about what their favorite movie was from 2019 as well as what they anticipate the most in 2020. Also, we discuss what was most overrated from last year and what blockbuster movies are doing to the film industry.

    May the Force Be With You

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2019 94:29


    A special look at the entire Star Wars saga as well as a review of The Rise of Skywalker.

    Merry Christmas ya Filthy Animal!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 110:27


    After two weeks we are back with a brand new episode. This week we sit down and watch the classic Christmas comedy, Home Alone. Sit back and laugh out loud with us as we dissect one of the best holiday movies of all time.

    Why Do Video Game Movies Suck?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 54:55


    Thanksgiving is over but we are still stuffed from all the food and dessert. So this week's episode is a re-release from The Fan's Perspective's past. Ever wonder why video game movies just don't work out? Chris and his good friend Ricky are gonna try to answer that question. We break down the failed attempts and look at the future releases for the genre.

    What Makes A Holiday Movie?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 59:22


    Is Die Hard really a Christmas movie? What about Batman Returns? Why are there no Thanksgiving movies? These are the questions Chris and Dan ask in this week's episode leading up to the holidays. Also, hear Chris' official Hallmark Christmas movie pitch.  

    The Future Is Not Set...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 115:13


    Join Chris and Dan for this look into the iconic Sci-Fi franchise of The Terminator. This episode dives deep into the first movie, which turned 35 this year, and reviews the latest entry, Dark Fate as well as the other films. Find out why Chris is so mad with the direction of the franchise and of course, Dan. Has. Thoughts.

    In Space, No One Can Hear You Scream

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 81:53


    It's been 40 years since Alien hit theaters and terrified audiences everywhere. Since then it has spawned sequels, prequels and all types of merchandise. Now, Chris and Dan are gonna dive into the entire franchise and talk about what inspired the classic movie. We also ask the question...Do you believe?

    Warriors...Come out to plaaaaayyyyy!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2019 133:08


    The Warriors turned 40 years old in 2019 we are gonna celebrate with this special watch along. Tune in and watch with us as we talk about why it had such an impact on pop culture and if it is considered the greatest cult classic movie ever. Caaaaan yooouuu dig ittttt?! 

    You Can't Kill The Boogeyman!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 144:53


    Halloween is just around the corner so it's time we talk about our boy Mike. Join us in this deep dive into the most successful horror franchise ever. Also, see how we ranked each movie from worst to best.Tune in to see what Tara considers an "innocent kill" and Dan. Has. Thoughts.

    It's Time For Freddy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 117:36


    Everyone's favorite nightmare slasher is celebrating his anniversary of the first Nightmare on Elm Street movie. Freddy Krueger is one of our favorite horror icons and we gather around to talk about the first film and rank each movie from worst to best. Join us in this episode and remember...Don't fall asleep. 

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