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Ben & Matt’s Marvellous Journey – Episode 38: Thor: Love & Thunder

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.

Pantheon Plus – Mario March Madness: The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach!

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.”

Ranking the Creed Films

I am one of those weird people who has never been greatly invested in the Rocky series. That has led to my current situation which is that it has actually been the Creed movies have made me more emotionally invested and interested in the original Rocky characters.

More than that though, the Creed series is an oddly reassuring series of films. They prove that when care and skill are emphasized, the Hollywood machine is actually capable of producing quality art that has mass appeal. It was not in our imagination. It once was happening far more often.

While you’re here, check out the following articles/podcasts:
Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Creed
There Will Be Movies – Episode 37: Creed
Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Rocky
Pantheon Plus – Underrated Sequels: Rocky Balboa Continue reading Ranking the Creed Films

Ben & Matt’s Marvellous Journey – Episode 36: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Bouncing back from all the negativity that comes with Moon Knight, Ben & Matt are thrilled to be in more positive territory again as they step into Sam Raimi’s Multiverse of Madness.

We discuss the troubled production, Raimi’s return to the directing chair, the elaborate comic book inspirations, how it does (and doesn’t) tie into WandaVision and Loki, Marvel’s stunt casting problems and do our best to tackle the sticky villain situation.

Pantheon Plus – Underrated Sequels: The Matrix: Resurrections

It’s the final leg of the underrated sequel journey. Jerome and Brian are ready to fly as they discuss the fourth Matrix movie.

Find out why such a recent sequel could be considered underrated and find out what March will bring in terms of podcast madness.

Pantheon Plus – Underrated Sequels: Terminator: Dark Fate

Jerome and Brian are back! They discuss the most recent Terminator sequel, which may be the last in this iteration of the franchise. Needless to say, there is a disagreement whether this is even underrated or not. Find out which side each host is on.

Pantheon Plus – Underrated Sequels: Rocky Balboa

Jerome and Brian continue their look at underrated sequels with a discussion of Rocky Balboa, the sixth movie in the Rocky franchise.

They examine the franchise as a whole and what makes this a return to form for a franchise that had been a mixed bag in recent sequels.

Ranking the Magic Mike Films

The Magic Mike trilogy has somehow become of the best trilogies ever made. The best part about that these movies is that they all feel like their own thing and never feel repetitive in any substantive way. Here is how I rank them. Continue reading Ranking the Magic Mike Films

Jerome and Kevin Present – Cancelled Too Soon: Terriers

Jerome and Kevin are back for a new year of looking at shows that may or may not have been canceled too soon.

This month, it’s the 2010 FX series Terriers, a show neither Jerome or Kevin had watched before preparing for this podcast. Why did this critically acclaimed show not get a strong recommendation from Jerome or Kevin? You’ll have to listen and find out!

Pantheon Plus – Underrated Sequels: Shrek 2

Brian reveals his final underrated sequel, and they discuss the wonders of the Shrek franchise. Find out whether Gen Z is right about Shrek 2 being better than the original.