The Superhero Pantheon Vol. 2 – Episode 12: X-Men: First Class

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You may have forgotten about the 2011 X-Men team-up movie, but Jerome and Brian did not. They go back to 1963 and take a look at when the team first started. Who cares about timelines when groovy powers are being showcased and out of this world costuming is seen on every corner. The acting is stellar (minus a certain very specific actor), and maybe this will be good enough to be the second X-Men film put into the Superhero Pantheon. Continue reading The Superhero Pantheon Vol. 2 – Episode 12: X-Men: First Class

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The Superhero Pantheon Vol. 2 – Episode 11: X-Men: The Last Stand

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Jerome and Brian examine one of the most controversial and disappointing superhero movies of all-time, the climax of the first Marvel superhero trilogy as Brett Ratner takes over for Bryan Singer and nearly tanks an entire franchise. Is it bad enough to qualify for the pile of shame? Continue reading The Superhero Pantheon Vol. 2 – Episode 11: X-Men: The Last Stand

The Superhero Pantheon Vol. 2 – Episode 10: X-Men & X-Men 2

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Jerome and Brian reviewed the first X-Men movie about a year ago, so this felt like a good time to repost that episode onto the Reel World feed (Apologies for the audio quality.)

Then it’s fresh content and the duo discuss the second X-Men film, generally regarded as one of the best superhero films ever made. Will it make the Pantheon?!

(Editor’s Note: The X2 review starts around the 55:00 mark). Continue reading The Superhero Pantheon Vol. 2 – Episode 10: X-Men & X-Men 2

“The Long Night” – The Good, The Bad, and The Very Fucking Stupid

Watching “The Long Night” live led to a lot of emotions as the episode unfolded. While I was tempted to write about something that night, I recognized that a little of time and a fresher re-watch a few days later would my writing more justice. With that in mind, after two watches, here are The Good, The Bad, and The Really Fucking Stupid of the most expensive episode of television ever.

 

THE GOOD Continue reading “The Long Night” – The Good, The Bad, and The Very Fucking Stupid

Ben & Matt’s Marvellous Journey Episode 23: Avengers: Endgame

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The Reel World’s second podcast reviewing the biggest movie of all time is here, and it is 100% more British, so is thus smarter but more evil. You win some, you lose some.
Continue reading Ben & Matt’s Marvellous Journey Episode 23: Avengers: Endgame

The Superhero Pantheon Vol. 2 – Episode 9: Avengers: Endgame (2019) (Theatrical Review)

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Jerome and Brian are back for a very spoiler filled discussion of what will likely be the biggest movie ever. They discuss who lived and who died, draft their favorite moments and favorite Avengers. Of course, this was going to be the longest episode ever. Continue reading The Superhero Pantheon Vol. 2 – Episode 9: Avengers: Endgame (2019) (Theatrical Review)