The Matt Signal – Episode 2: Christmas with the Joker

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Plot summary: The Joker escapes Arkham Asylum on Christmas Eve and broadcasts his own twisted television special, threatening to kill hostages if Batman can’t find him by midnight. Continue reading The Matt Signal – Episode 2: Christmas with the Joker

The Matt Signal – Episode 1: On Leather Wings

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Plot summary: Batman investigates a string of break-ins at pharmaceutical companies, leading him to the terrifying Man-Bat. Somehow neither sues the other for gimmick infringement. Continue reading The Matt Signal – Episode 1: On Leather Wings

There Will Be Movies – Episode 25.1: The Rules (Redux)

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

Before they can kick the podcast back off properly it’s time for a few minutes of all-important admin. How did they craft the list? What are the rules? What is disqualified? Plus: Important information for next week’s very special Episode 26. Continue reading There Will Be Movies – Episode 25.1: The Rules (Redux)

Kicky Punchy Men – Episode 5: John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum

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Proving that art is in fact dead, Ben & Matt bring you the most morally bankrupt podcast miniseries in the history of the site… Kicky Punchy Men. It’s The Raid vs John Wick in a five-round showdown to the death!

As quickly as it began, this ridiculous mini-series is over as Ben & Matt break down the undoubted weakest film in the John Wick franchise. Where does it fall down in comparison to the first two? What does the future look like? HOW tall is Boban Marjanovic? Find out now! Continue reading Kicky Punchy Men – Episode 5: John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum

Kicky Punchy Men – Episode 4: John Wick: Chapter 2

4) John Wick: Chapter 2

Proving that art is in fact dead, Ben & Matt bring you the most morally bankrupt podcast miniseries in the history of the site… Kicky Punchy Men. It’s The Raid vs John Wick in a five-round showdown to the death!

It turns out we’ve been having the wrong debate all this time; the real battle is apparently Common vs Fat Joe? (Also this episode was obviously recorded before Ruby Rose’s exit from Batwoman.) Continue reading Kicky Punchy Men – Episode 4: John Wick: Chapter 2

Kicky Punchy Men – Episode 3: John Wick

3) John Wick

Proving that art is in fact dead, Ben & Matt bring you the most morally bankrupt podcast miniseries in the history of the site… Kicky Punchy Men. It’s The Raid vs John Wick in a five-round showdown to the death!

This week we return from Indonesia to check in on Keanu Reeves and another of his career boosting movies: John Wick. Continue reading Kicky Punchy Men – Episode 3: John Wick

Kicky Punchy Men – Episode 2: The Raid 2

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Proving that art is in fact dead, Ben & Matt bring you the most morally bankrupt podcast miniseries in the history of the site… Kicky Punchy Men. It’s The Raid vs John Wick in a five-round showdown to the death!

This week Ben challenges one of Matt’s firmest held film beliefs… and wins! Continue reading Kicky Punchy Men – Episode 2: The Raid 2

Kicky Punchy Men – Episode 1: The Raid

1) The Raid

Proving that art is in fact dead, Ben & Matt bring you the most morally bankrupt podcast miniseries in the history of the site… Kicky Punchy Men. It’s The Raid vs John Wick in a five-round showdown to the death!

We start things off with The Raid and discuss the art of movie structure, working to a budget, what holds this movie together and the power of authenticity. Plus fights!!! Continue reading Kicky Punchy Men – Episode 1: The Raid

Nothing Ever Ends – A Watchmen Podcast: Episode 6

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Ben Phillips & Matt Waters just won’t stop podcasting, which is fitting given the title of this mini-series devoted to Damon Lindelof’s TV continuation of the most acclaimed comic book of all time.

Somehow, someway our journey has reached its terminus. The table has been set, all the key players are finally together, TWO separate maniacal plans are afoot, and against all odds all roads lead to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Did anyone do it thirty five minutes ago? Will anyone refuse to compromise? Will Lube Man’s identity be revealed?! Find out for the last time.

Continue reading Nothing Ever Ends – A Watchmen Podcast: Episode 6

Nothing Ever Ends – A Watchmen Podcast: Episode 5

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Ben Phillips & Matt Waters just won’t stop podcasting, which is fitting given the title of this mini-series devoted to Damon Lindelof’s TV continuation of the most acclaimed comic book of all time.

Prepare yourself for some Matt anger as the penny finally drops on Ben’s teases. Boy howdy are there some REVEALS in this pair of episodes as the table is set for the finale. First we delve into Angela’s traumatic life growing up in Saigon and then it’s finally time for our appointment with The Doctor. Plus some of the biggest acting challenges of Jeremy Irons’ career! Continue reading Nothing Ever Ends – A Watchmen Podcast: Episode 5