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.
Apologies again for the audio issues, but it’s only fitting as we discuss the deep lore of the chaotic critters, and get very silly with voice acting trivia. References!
Continue reading There Will Be Movies – Episode 85: Gremlins
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.
Two white guys talking about how much they love Ghostbusters? On a podcast?! Whatever next? Well, listen carefully and you can hear Matt playing defence to preserve his final joke. And maybe you’ll have fun along the way!
Continue reading There Will Be Movies – Episode 84: Ghostbusters
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.
We did a great job of covering for some behind the scenes drama surrounding this pick. Nothing but professional discussion of manslaughter, blackface and a deep dive into stocks.
Continue reading There Will Be Movies – Episode 83: Trading Places
Terrence Malick is the greatest filmmaker from the United States to ever do it. He explores what it means to be alive – the beauty and tragedy of it. He does so in a signature manner that feels wholly original and spiritual in way that is truly pushing the medium of cinema forward. No one does it like him nor does anyone do it as well as him. He is my favorite, and I will spend the rest of my life revisiting each and every one of his films time and time again.
The Mummy (1999) and The Mummy Returns (2001) are two of the most purely enjoyable modern adventure films. Cribbing liberally from Indiana Jones, Stephen Sommers et co. created two great films for the whole family. Here are seven reasons why.
Continue reading 7 Things That Make The Mummy & The Mummy Returns Great Films
Mike Thomas finally watched No Way Home so The Reel World can now present the world’s most timely ranking of the 9 Spider-Man movies!
Here are the voters:
Matt Waters
Jerome Cusson
Kevin Ford
Ben Phillips
Mike Thomas Continue reading Ranking the Spider-Man Films
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.
Martin Scorsese in the 80’s? Obviously it’s time to talk about Robert De Niro! And stand-up comedy! And boxing! Oh… well, two out of three ain’t bad! Yes, we chose Rupert Pupkin over Jake LaMotta. Feel free to yell about it.
Continue reading There Will Be Movies – Episode 82: The King of Comedy
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.
Is Deckard a Replicant? What stupid thing did Matt do at midnight? How has he managed to make yet another episode about Batman the Animated Series? We’ve got answers to all these questions and more!
Continue reading There Will Be Movies – Episode 81: Blade Runner
Elaine May got the chance to direct four films, and all four ranged from good to great to all-time classic. Hollywood repeatedly kept her in the dog house, and she did not (as of yet) direct another film after Ishtar in 1987. It’s criminal. She was/is clearly one of the most valuable and entertaining voices the medium has ever had. Continue reading Ranking the Elaine May Films
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.
A contender to Heat‘s crown as ‘possibly the best film we’ve ever covered’ has entered the arena. Is this the most handsome any man has ever looked? What happened in the prequel? How will Matt find a way to make this about Batman? Let’s find out!
Continue reading There Will Be Movies – Episode 80: The Thing
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