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Pantheon Plus – Harrison Ford Month: Presumed Innocent

Jerome and Brian only wish they had as shocking of an ending as the Harrison Ford movie they’re discussing this week. It’s Presumed Innocent, and what a supporting cast. Find out whether Harrison Ford’s hair is maybe just a little too short and whether this turned out to be a miscast or not.

More (And Less!) Than Meets the Eye – Episode 1: Transformers (2007)

In which we discuss the seeming improbability of Michael Bay agreeing to helm this franchise, everything revolving around a horny teenager, characters arriving in pairs, deploying Megatron so late and Matt’s potentially controversial take on the best handling of a Transformer in a Michael Bay movie.

Pantheon Plus – Harrison Ford Month: The Mosquito Coast

Jerome and Brian continue their look at Harrison Ford and discuss a movie Harrison Ford probably should have won an Oscar, the 1986 movie version of The Mosquito Coast, not to be confused with the Apple series. They also discuss the greatness of River Phoenix and the advantages of bringing ice to the jungle.

More (And Less!) Than Meets the Eye – Episode 0: Introductions

In this introductory mini-episode, Ben & Matt talk through their mission statement for the podcast as well as their history with the Transformers franchise.

If you’d like to watch and read along with us then you need to watch Transformers (2007) before the next episode, and read More Than Meets the Eye Issues 1-8 before Episode 2.

Pantheon Plus – Harrison Ford Month: Witness

Jerome and Brian begin their month long look at Harrison Ford with the only film he was nominated for an Oscar, Witness.

Find out what makes this an almost underrated movie and why we probably should talk more about Peter Weir. They describe the greatness of both the world building first act and climaxing in the third act.

Pantheon Plus – Punchy Kicky (Wo)Man: Michelle Yeoh Bonus Episode

Brian and Jerome have wrapped on the Ip Man series, and what better way to end the month than with a special bonus “Easter” episode. We celebrate Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar win by briefly taking a look at two of her sequels, “Royal Warriors” and “Heroic Trio 2: Executioners“. One is really good. One is not. It’s a fun way to end “Punchy Kicky (Ip) Man” month.

Jerome & Kevin Present – Cancelled Too Soon: Pushing Daisies

Jerome and Kevin are back with another discussion of a show who died too soon. The facts are these. Pushing Daisies started as a moderate hit on ABC in the fall of 2007 but had to shut down early due to a Writer’s Strike (studios not compensating their writers properly).

Although the show came back, all of the momentum was gone after being off for a year. Therefore, after 22 episodes, no more Pushing Daises and no Piemaker to bring them back with a touch. Enjoy the discussion, and we promise, only minimal smooching.

Pantheon Plus – Punchy Kicky (Ip) Man: Episode 4

It’s the last week of Punchy Kicky (Ip) Man Month and suffice to say, Jerome and Brian are feeling a little burned out on Ip Man.

Ip Man is now dealing with a cancer diagnosis while traveling to San Francisco to find a school for his son. He deals with racism and prejudice while kicking ass when he needs to. It’s the last film in the franchise and now Bruce Lee has become involved with the storyline as well. Is there a lot going on? Yes. Do plotlines get left behind once again? Yes. But the one shining light in this film is the performance by Scott Adkins, no fat suit needed.

Pantheon Plus – Punchy Kicky (Ip) Man: Episode 3

It’s Week 3 of Punchy Kicky (Ip) Man Month, and Jerome and Brian are starting to notice diminishing returns in the Ip Man franchise.

It’s the third movie and Sammo Hung is out, but MIKE TYSON is in?! That’s right, a 3-minute fight between Ip Man and Mike Tyson that ultimately means nothing in the long run. Once again, it’s multiple storylines that get abandoned half way through the movie for some other plot line.

Pantheon Plus – Punchy Kicky (Ip) Man: Episode 2

It’s Week 2 of Punchy Kicky (Ip) Man as Jerome and Brian watch Ip Man 2, also known as Rocky IV? A sequel that improves in many areas from the set design, story, and better fight sequences than the first. Sammo Hung plays a major role in this and not just behind the camera doing the fight choreography. Is the jury ‘hung’ on this one?