Jerome and Brian continue their discussion of underrated sequel by looking at one of the most popular movies in one of the biggest horror franchises of the 1980s, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.
Continue reading Pantheon Plus – Underrated Sequels: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream WarriorsUpdated: 1/5/2023
The Resident Evil franchise is something I have had my eye on for a long time. I missed them all in the theater, and I am absolutely a Johnny-come-lately when it comes to the greatness of the films and Paul W.S. Anderson. Better late than never (I hope).
But yea, so these films are so much fun and do the #1 most important thing for me when it comes to franchises: each film feels different and unique.
Even with my beloved Fast/Furious and Mission: Impossible franchises, a lot of franchises “figure out” how to make a successful version of what they are doing and then just do it over and over again. (The PWS Anderson) Resident Evil series mostly avoided that entirely.
Without wasting any more of your time, here is how I have the Resident Evil movies ranked.
7. Welcome to Raccoon City [2021]
It’s time once again for The Reel World’s two superhero podcasts to cross the streams, as Ben, Matt, Jerome & Brian break down Phase 4 of the MCU and answer some burning questions.
Plus the ever-chaotic combined rankings of every movie and show. Enjoy the madness!
Continue reading Marvellous Journey/Superhero Pantheon Crossover 2023: MCU Phase 4For the first two months of 2023, Jerome and Brian will take a look at some underrated sequels. This week, it’s European Vacation.
Continue reading Pantheon Plus – Underrated Sequels: National Lampoon’s European Vacation
So here we are. After 100 films, it’s the end of the road for There Will Be Movies… for now.
In an effort to go out with a bang, Ben and Matt recorded in person for the first time and invited a special guest in the form of Ben’s partner Alex, leading to some fun bickering about When Harry Met Sally.
Continue reading There Will Be Movies – Episode 100: When Harry Met Sally
Ben Phillips & Matt Waters present 25 of their favourite movies from a given decade, and for what could be the last time they’ll be focusing on 1980 – 1989.
Naturally one of the most important movies about racism in America requires deep discussion of how IMDb works, sneaker culture and villains of the Far Cry games…
Continue reading There Will Be Movies – Episode 99: Do the Right Thing
Jerome and Brian have spent the first three weeks of the Christmas
Ben Phillips & Matt Waters present 25 of their favourite movies from a given decade, and for what could be the last time they’ll be focusing on 1980 – 1989.
What’s the bigger mystery here: How this movie ended up on our Best of the 80s list, or what the heck these spices from the Algarve could possibly be? We can only answer one of them for you!
Continue reading There Will Be Movies – Episode 98: Mystic Pizza
I remember watching Avatar in the theaters on the day after Christmas in 2009 and being completely underwhelmed. The film was very obviously bad. For a long time, it seemed like its legacy was going to be making more money than anything else and spawning a truly uninspired wave 3-D cash-ins. But thirteen years later, the first of a planned four sequels from James Cameron will be released this week. So, I did something I thought I would never do. I went and re-watched Avatar. Here are my main takeaways. Continue reading 5 Takeaways from Re-Watching James Cameron’s Avatar
Ben Phillips & Matt Waters present 25 of their favourite movies from a given decade, and for what could be the last time they’ll be focusing on 1980 – 1989.
Somewhere in amidst this thorough examination of American financial systems, European travel and outdated dollar denominations there’s some chat about Midnight Run, we promise.
Continue reading There Will Be Movies – Episode 97: Midnight Run
