Mike & Matt Finish (?) Ranking The (Fox) X-Men Movies

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Three(!!!) years ago Mike & Matt celebrated the conclusion of their X-Men podcast with an aggregated ranking of the films. In that time they got a better logo, two more movies have come out and some of their opinions have changed. Matt’s anyway. Mike writes his ideas in ink.

In any event, they did it again just in time to have missed the 20th anniversary of the first X-Men film by a few days. Wouldn’t have it any other way! Continue reading Mike & Matt Finish (?) Ranking The (Fox) X-Men Movies

Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi

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The Movie: Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)

One Sentence Plot Summary: Rian Johnson made a billion dollar Star Wars movie, but a certain portion of the fandom complained so much that JJ Abrams tried to wipe it all away in a movie that made less than this one (and in that same Oscar cycle, Johnson got nominated for an Academy Award). Continue reading Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi

Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi

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The Movie: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983)

One Sentence Plot Summary:  A bad-ass feminist kills a fat capitalist with his own chains, and the rebels are able to successfully overcome the fascists only after accepting a non-normative native culture and using non-violent tactics. Continue reading Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi

Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

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The Movie: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

One Sentence Plot Summary: The fascists use their militaristic tools to get back at the rebels, and members of a prominent religious institution refusing to be honest with Luke Skywalker puts the whole galaxy in danger. Continue reading Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

Pantheon Plus: Rise of the Planet of the Apes

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Jerome and Brian are back to discuss the first entry of the modern Planet of the Apes trilogy. Find out how relevant really is as we cages and the spread of a deadly virus. The duo also discusses their feelings on human versus ape storylines. Continue reading Pantheon Plus: Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

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The Movie: Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)

One Sentence Plot Summary: A group of rebels battle fascists and are only victorious when all of the main characters realize they must give of themselves to defeat an empire. Continue reading Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

There Will Be Movies – Episode 26: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (Special Watch-Along Episode)

26) Scott Pilgrim

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

To celebrate 100 episodes together, Ben & Matt decided to make one of their favourite films a watch-along experience. Cue the movie up and wait for the countdown to enjoy a commentary track nobody would pay for. We did our best to make it listenable even if you’re not watching along, but no promises… Continue reading There Will Be Movies – Episode 26: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (Special Watch-Along Episode)

Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Spotlight

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The Movie: Spotlight (2015)

One Sentence Plot Summary: A group of Boston Globe journalists (FAKE NEWS) expose a wide range of sexual crimes committed by the Catholic Church and show the importance of local reporting.   Continue reading Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Spotlight

Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Good Night, and Good Luck

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The Movie: Good Night and Good Luck (2005)

One Sentence Plot Summary: Edward R. Murrow brings down a tyrannical senator in the name of journalism and decent while capitalism ultimately ends Murrow’s career.   Continue reading Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Good Night, and Good Luck

Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Almost Famous

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The Movie: Almost Famous (2000)

One Sentence Plot Summary: A teenage writing prodigy learns sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll aren’t really all that fun; also, it’s very okay to not be cool. Continue reading Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Almost Famous