Ranking The Larry Sanders Show Seasons

To a certain extent, I did not know what exactly to expect from this show. I realize now that despite vaguely feeling like it is a very respected and beloved show, I guess I only ever occasionally hear it talked about as a top sitcom of all time. And the first season seemed to make clear why you do not hear it in the conversation Seinfeld, etc. It was simply a very good situational comedy. If anything it is a far more interesting show than an outrageously funny show. Still though, it is very clearly worth going back and watch. You see stuff here that was not done before and then clearly influenced so much of what was to come from the future of sitcoms.

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Pantheon Plus – Mario March Madness: Super Mario Saturday Mornings

It’s Week 2 of Mario March Madness! Brian and Jerome explore more animated adventures of the Mario Bros. through three short-lived animated series: The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, and Super Mario World.

They even checked out an episode of Captain N: The Game Master! Plus, we hear Brian’s thoughts on the elusive Power Glove.

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Ben & Matt’s Marvellous Journey – Episode 37: Ms. Marvel

In which we discuss the monumental shift in how television works over the last 15 years, the twisty turny creator intent for Kamala Khan, the ways in which Marvel can’t help but meddle with a good thing, and sing the praises of Iman Vellani.

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Ben & Matt’s Marvellous Journey – Episode 35: Moon Knight

Ben & Matt are back for another year and the vibes are absolutely rancid as they’re forced to pick the bones of Moon Knight once again.

From their love of the character in the comics to the production’s many baffling decisions, it’s a pretty intense episode. But surely Oscar Isaac is a lock for the All-Marvel list… right? Welcome back everyone!

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Ranking the Small Axe Films

Small Axe is available for purchase at The Criterion Collection on Blu-Ray. The description of this anthology series from the Criterion website: “…Steve McQueen offers a richly evocative panorama of West Indian life in London from the 1960s through the ’80s—a time defined for the community by the terror of police violence, the empowering awakening of political consciousness, and the ecstatic escape of a vibrant reggae scene.”

I am sure there is better and more valuable analysis of this anthology as a whole. I am instead breaking it down by its individual pieces. While in many respects, the anthology is truly meant to be experienced as a whole, its individual pieces all truly can stand on their own two feet.

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Marvellous Journey/Superhero Pantheon Crossover 2023: MCU Phase 4

It’s time once again for The Reel World’s two superhero podcasts to cross the streams, as Ben, Matt, Jerome & Brian break down Phase 4 of the MCU and answer some burning questions.

Plus the ever-chaotic combined rankings of every movie and show. Enjoy the madness!

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Ranking the Community Seasons

Community was a show that I loved when it was on the air (mental illness is a helluva thing). Looking back on it as a wiser adult, I have not written the show off completely, but it is no longer a show I hold in such high esteem. It was fun enough though. Here is how I rank the seasons. Continue reading Ranking the Community Seasons

Jerome and Kevin Present – Cancelled Too Soon: Togetherness (Season 2)

Jerome and Kevin are back again to discuss the second and sadly final season of the HBO show, Togetherness.

Their final podcast of 2022 discusses the highs and lows of all the relationships. Stay tuned to find out what’s next for the podcast as they enter a new year. 

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