Category: Film

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

The Superhero Pantheon: Volume 2, Episode 48: Harley Quinn Omnibus

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Jerome and Brian are back this week to discuss two major Harley Quinn projects, a DC Universe animated show and a brand new film, Birds of Prey. They have a spoiler free conversation about the show (since you probably haven’t seen it) and have a full spoiler discussion on the latest DCEU movie. After the creative disaster that was Suicide Squad, hear how DC has redeemed the character of Harley Quinn in unique ways. Continue reading The Superhero Pantheon: Volume 2, Episode 48: Harley Quinn Omnibus

Secret Agent Men – Episode 6: Casino Royale

6) Casino Royale

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.

Daddy’s Home. That’s right, Daniel Craig steps into some of the most intimidating shoes in the film industry in his first outing in a rebooted James Bond franchise that has traded in its invisible car for a gritty, sexy, back to basics thriller that asks “What if Bond was a person?” Continue reading Secret Agent Men – Episode 6: Casino Royale

Ranking the 2020 Academy Award Best Picture Nominees

Mike Thomas and Jerome Cusson debated the 2017 Academy Award Best Picture Nominees in the form of a podcast. In 2018, we went with a written preview (which contained a frankly amazing HELLBOY gag). We came back yet again in 2019 with no change in the system. Why take the chance? Now, we’re back at it again for 2020. After devising a secret formula to rank this year’s nominees, we have come up with a definitive order for the Oscar films, ranked worst to best…

9. 1917 Continue reading Ranking the 2020 Academy Award Best Picture Nominees

Secret Agent Men – Episode 5: Mission: Impossible III

5) Mission Impossible III

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.

Where’s the Rabbit’s Foot? Continue reading Secret Agent Men – Episode 5: Mission: Impossible III