Category: Film

Secret Agent Men – Episode 12: Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation

12) Rogue Nation

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters are sick to death of Oscar contenders so have decided to get their spy on instead, examining how the Mission: Impossible, Bourne and James Bond franchises have danced around each other over the years.

Christopher McQuarrie has arrived and he’s bringing dissension to Ben & Matt, with the former enamoured and the latter lobbying claims of plagiarism. Get your debating shoes on and figure out where you stand on Crazy Tom’s latest outing as Ethan Hunt. Continue reading Secret Agent Men – Episode 12: Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation

The Superhero Pantheon: Volume 2, Episode 52: Daredevil (2003)

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Jerome and Brian flash back to a time when Ben Affleck could play a superhero and the world wasn’t seemingly going to end any day. The bottom of the barrel is nearly scraped folks. Enjoy the conversation on Bendevil! Continue reading The Superhero Pantheon: Volume 2, Episode 52: Daredevil (2003)

Secret Agent Men – Episode 11: Skyfall

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Ben Phillips & Matt Waters are sick to death of Oscar contenders so have decided to get their spy on instead, examining how the Mission: Impossible, Bourne and James Bond franchises have danced around each other over the years.

Buckle up, babydolls, because Ben is punchy and Matt is filibustering as we celebrate 50 years of Bond with what some consider the pinnacle of the franchise. Continue reading Secret Agent Men – Episode 11: Skyfall

The Superhero Pantheon: Volume 2, Episode 51: The Punisher (1989) & Captain America (1990)

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Jerome and Brian have cleared the Big 50 for volume two, and what a way to celebrate by reviewing the bottom of barrel when it comes to Marvel movies. It’s a two movie show (and will be seven for the month) as they break down the 1989 Punisher and 1990 Captain America. Find out the person who didn’t realize he could slum and practically saves one of the movies from being in the pile of shame. Continue reading The Superhero Pantheon: Volume 2, Episode 51: The Punisher (1989) & Captain America (1990)

Secret Agent Men – Episode 10: The Bourne Legacy

10) Bourne Legacy

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters are sick to death of Oscar contenders so have decided to get their spy on instead, examining how the Mission: Impossible, Bourne and James Bond franchises have danced around each other over the years.

Take your blues or this podcast WILL lower your IQ significantly, as Matt overshares about wolves, Ben is completely dumbfounded and general hysteria sets in extremely quickly. Continue reading Secret Agent Men – Episode 10: The Bourne Legacy

Secret Agent Men – Episode 9: Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol

9) Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocl

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters are sick to death of Oscar contenders so have decided to get their spy on instead, examining how the Mission: Impossible, Bourne and James Bond franchises have danced around each other over the years.

Brad Bird takes a stab at live action for the first time and absolutely crushes… most of it. Ben & Matt are here to rave about the first hour and then descend into bickering about if the rest is awful or just very okay. Continue reading Secret Agent Men – Episode 9: Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol

The Superhero Pantheon: Volume 2, Episode 50: Big Hero 6

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Jerome and Brian fire up the old Disney+ this week and dsicuss Big Hero 6, a movie that came out six years ago yet seems to be almost forgotten in Disney’s pantheon. The duo discuss an underrated gem and how badly they both want a Baymax. Is this movie good enough for the Superhero Pantheon? Continue reading The Superhero Pantheon: Volume 2, Episode 50: Big Hero 6

Secret Agent Men – Episode 8: Quantum of Solace

8) Quantum of Solace

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters are sick to death of Oscar contenders so have decided to get their spy on instead, examining how the Mission: Impossible, Bourne and James Bond franchises have danced around each other over the years.

Not ones to let a measly Writers’ Strike deter them, the Bond team are back with 007’s shortest adventure to date and it sure is boring! A dull villain, dull action scenes and a boat load of bad times for women await, all wrapped up in a neat bow by a terrible theme song. Enjoy! Continue reading Secret Agent Men – Episode 8: Quantum of Solace

The Superhero Pantheon: Volume 2, Episode 49: Megamind

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Jerome and Brian are back to remind you of the Will Ferrell animation vehicle. Find out what makes this such a forgettable film (and problematic in some soundtrack selections too). Brian also has some hot take movie opinions. Listen more to find out. Continue reading The Superhero Pantheon: Volume 2, Episode 49: Megamind

Secret Agent Men – Episode 7: The Bourne Ultimatum

7) The Bourne Ultimatum

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters are sick to death of Oscar contenders so have decided to get their spy on instead, examining how the Mission: Impossible, Bourne and James Bond franchises have danced around each other over the years.

The thinking man’s spy thriller returns to ask the bold question “What if Treadstone, but more?” Yes, Jason Bourne is back and is doing his best to get to the root of Blackbriar before it gets to the root of him… Look he’s trying to expose them before they can kill him, okay? Continue reading Secret Agent Men – Episode 7: The Bourne Ultimatum