The Matt Signal – Episode 13: I’ve Got Batman in My Basement

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Plot summary: An unconscious Batman is taken in by a pair of children playing detective, oblivious to the fact The Penguin is hot on their trail. There’s also a Faberge egg. It’s a whole thing. Continue reading The Matt Signal – Episode 13: I’ve Got Batman in My Basement

There Will Be Movies – Episode 31: Zero Dark Thirty

31) Zero Dark Thirty

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters continue to present 25 of their favourite movies from a given decade, this time with 2010 – 2019.

One day Ben will learn his lesson about making Matt watch long films and also war films. But that day is not today! It worked out for him with Hurt Locker, but can lightning strike twice with Zero Dark Thirty? Continue reading There Will Be Movies – Episode 31: Zero Dark Thirty

The Matt Signal – Episode 12: It’s Never Too Late

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Plot summary: An ageing mob boss is torn between his ongoing war with Rupert Thorne, and the repercussions his son faces due to his drug business, while Batman tries to save his soul. Continue reading The Matt Signal – Episode 12: It’s Never Too Late

The Matt Signal – Episode 11: Two-Face Part II

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Plot summary: Six months after his transformation, Harvey Dent, now calling himself Two-Face, wreaks havoc on his old rival Rupert Thorne. But Batman hasn’t given up hope for his former friend. Continue reading The Matt Signal – Episode 11: Two-Face Part II

There Will Be Movies – Episode 30: Moneyball

30) Moneyball

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters continue to present 25 of their favourite movies from a given decade, this time with 2010 – 2019.

Take me out to the ball game… take me out to the something else. That’s sincerely all the lyrics we know to that famous song which bodes well for two British dudes talking baseball for an hour! How fun!
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The Matt Signal – Episode 10: Two-Face Part I

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Plot summary: Harvey Dent agrees to see a therapist after his anger management issues threaten to cost him his job. But as his multiple personality disorder comes to the fore, things take a tragic turn. Continue reading The Matt Signal – Episode 10: Two-Face Part I

Reel Bad – A Breaking Bad Podcast – Episode 7: El Camino

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What started as an idea for brief epilogue to celebrate the 10th anniversary of “Breaking Bad” turned into a feature length Netflix film. “El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie” serves as a coda to the hit television series that revolves around Jesse Pinkman, including flashbacks of his treatment under hostage to Todd and his crew of nazis, and how the collection of his experiences taught him how to handle life after meth.

Jerome and Kevin discuss their thoughts on the movie, where it falls in terms of importance in the Breaking Bad universe, and show some love for the late Robert Forster. Continue reading Reel Bad – A Breaking Bad Podcast – Episode 7: El Camino

There Will Be Movies – Episode 29: Drive

29) Drive

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters continue to present 25 of their favourite movies from a given decade, this time with 2010 – 2019.

Coming off the back of changing Matt’s mind dramatically about Black Swan, can Ben make it two in a row? There’s certainly plenty to praise in terms of the soundtrack and visual style, but will that be enough to convince Matt to buy a scorpion jacket?
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