SCP #232 – Donnie Darko (2001)

SCP #232 – Donnie Darko (2001)

From Superhero Cinephiles by Perry Constantine and Derrick Ferguson (Host Emeritus)

March 22, 2026 · 1h 16m · Episode 232

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on the film Donnie Darko with guest Matt Farley, exploring its themes and whether it qualifies as a superhero movie.

Author and superhero fan Matt Farley makes his debut on the show to discuss the trippy 2001 film, Donnie Darko! We discuss both versions to get to the bottom of this flick, and answer the really important questions: why so many Bush/Dukakis references and is this a superhero movie or not? Find out more about Matt's book and follow him on Bluesky and Instagram . Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show . You can also apply to be a guest on the show . Facebook | Bluesky | Threads | Instagram | Contact Support Links Corsairs is a new sci-fi space opera serial in the vein of Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, and Guardians of the Galaxy. If you subscribe to my Patreon with the coupon code SCP, you’ll get 90% off your first month and two new episodes every week. Visit patreon.com/percivalconstantine and use coupon code SCP. We’re an affiliate of MyComicShop.com . If you get your comics through them, it helps support the show.

People in this episode

Host: Perry

Guest: Matt Farley

Topics covered

  • Donnie Darko
  • film analysis
  • superhero movies

Keywords

  • Bush/Dukakis references
  • trippy film
  • superhero fan

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Corsairs, SCP, Matt's book

Books & works: Donnie Darko, Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, Guardians of the Galaxy, SCP

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