Ben Affleck has directed five feature-length films so far. I ranked them all here. If he directs more, I’ll add them. He has had an interesting (if very inconsistent) career behind the camera so far.
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Jerome and Brian continue their discussion of Michelle Yeoh’s Hong Kong filmography and also get their first chance to discuss the legendary Jackie Chan. Clearly, the budget is higher, but does that make for a better movie? Also, dubs suck.
Continue reading Pantheon Plus – Punchy Kicky (Wo)Man: Michelle Yeoh in ‘Supercop’
In which we discuss Ryan Coogler trying to thread one of the most difficult needles in recent film history, annoying white people, the degree to which the supporting cast stepped up to fill a tragic void, and Tenoch ‘Too Big’ Huerta.
Continue reading Ben & Matt’s Marvellous Journey – Episode 41: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Jerome and Brian are borrowing the best podcast name in The Reel World podcasting network to discuss the great Michelle Yeoh.
Coming off an incredible awards season, they begin their month long look at the early part of her career, beginning with her first ever lead performance. Find out what makes this movie must see and why American studios should stop messing with international releases.
Continue reading Pantheon Plus – Punchy Kicky (Wo)Man: Michelle Yeoh in ‘Yes, Madam’
It’s the last week of Mario March Madness and all roads have led to the 1993 live-action adaptation, Super Mario Bros.
It has many rewrites and many strange choices. Humans evolving from dinosaurs? Parallel Earth’s? Koopa is a germaphobe? Yes, this is a Mario movie despite the attempts to make it something that it’s not.
Continue reading Pantheon Plus – Mario March Madness: Super Mario Bros.
Céline Sciamma has been making some of the most haunting and beautiful movies this century. She is one of the best going today. If you have not seen all of her films, you should make a point to do so.
In which we discuss the internet’s favourite MCU show, Marvel’s struggles with commitment to a genre, yet more dodgy CGI, the great version of this show hiding within and of course everyone’s favourite horn-head (now with extra emphasis on the horn).
Continue reading Ben & Matt’s Marvellous Journey – Episode 39: She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
This week Brian and Jerome break away from the animated world and take a look at a film from 1989 that featured the debut of Super Mario Bros. 3, The Wizard!
A kids road trip movie featuring Nintendo, Super Mario Bros., Ninja Turtles and Christian Slater!? Sign us up, as Mario March Madness continues!
Continue reading Pantheon Plus – Mario March Madness: The Wizard
In which we discuss how things could change so dramatically when running it back with the same creative vision, the transparency of Marvel making things up as they go, the ongoing visual effects crisis, whether Christian Bale deserves an All-Marvel nod and the awkward fit of trying to tell two stories in one.
Continue reading Ben & Matt’s Marvellous Journey – Episode 38: Thor: Love & Thunder
It’s Mario March Madness! The month-long Super Mario Bros. exploration begins with an anime adaptation that most people don’t even know exists.
It’s Super Mario Bros.: The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach! It’s under an hour yet still manages to tell a better Mario story thanthe 1993 film.”
Continue reading Pantheon Plus – Mario March Madness: The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach!
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