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Marvel Mondays – What If…?: Episode 5

Plot summary: A zombie virus overruns the world, with a small group of unlikely survivors desperately trying to find a cure.

Exploring Digital Purgatory! An Introduction

In my time at Enter the Reel World, I’ve spent a lot of time talking about superheroes and superhero cinema. I’ve reviewed over 100 movies across the landscape, everything from the most recent MCU blockbusters going all the way back to the 1966 Batman. There is an entire industry surrounding rumors, news, reviews, and theories at this point relating to superhero projects. Without question, they drive a lot of online discourse for better or worse. Even now, Matt Waters and Mike Thomas are hanging out with different corners of the DC animated universe. Continue reading Exploring Digital Purgatory! An Introduction

There’s Always Another Podcast: Episode 2

Jerome and Kevin continue their journey through AMC’s Halt and Catch Fire with Episode 2 of There’s Always Another Podcast.

Jerome and Kevin discuss the show morphing from a showcase for Lee Pace into an ensemble cast in its second season, both with success, some growing pains, and a notably weak addition to the cast. Jerome even retcons a Season 1 blunder!

Jerome’s Top 50 of 2020: Docuseries and Documentaries

Discussing 2020 as a terrible year is almost a cliché at this point. If it’s possible for opinions to be subjective, then saying 2020 was bad would be a truth. However, there were some excellent examples of visual media. Hopefully, these projects have served as a distraction to those who have needed it, but they should never make us forget the realities of what it means to be a citizen of the world. Many of these top 50 do so in subtle and not so subtle ways. Today, I’ll focus on some documentaries and docu series. Tomorrow will be television shows. Thursday I’ll end with movies.

Flooping the Pig – Episode 78: “Warren”

This week, the gang covers the penultimate batch of episodes before the Adventure Time series finale! One more Finn and Ice King adventure precedes a two-parter where Jake learns about his biological father and Betty’s desire to bring back Simon is kicked up the notch.

We also get the preface to the big war between The Candy Kingdom and Gumbaldia. Most importantly, did Brad live up to his promise to not discuss any outside TV shows?

Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Field of Dreams

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The Movie: Field of Dreams (1989)

One Sentence Plot Summary: Ray Kinsella builds it, and they come. Continue reading Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Field of Dreams

The Matt Signal – Episode 4: The Last Laugh

Plot summary: Joker celebrates April Fool’s Day by unleashing a psychotropic laughing gas on the city so he and his robot buddy can steal at will. Batman struggles to tell a joke. Continue reading The Matt Signal – Episode 4: The Last Laugh

The Matt Signal – Episode 2: Christmas with the Joker

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Plot summary: The Joker escapes Arkham Asylum on Christmas Eve and broadcasts his own twisted television special, threatening to kill hostages if Batman can’t find him by midnight. Continue reading The Matt Signal – Episode 2: Christmas with the Joker

Flooping the Pig – Episode 62: “Moon”

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Discussion of the “Stakes” mini-series concludes, with thoughts on the format, and the possible overall importance of the story to the rest of the series. Continue reading Flooping the Pig – Episode 62: “Moon”

The Superhero Pantheon Vol.2 – Episode 59: Spider-Man: Far From Home

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Jerome and Brian have differing opinions on the MCU’s most recent film. Choose your fighter as you listen to this show. The duo discusses whether this is a Peter Parker movie or a Tony Stark movie. They also get into the uncertain future of Sony as well. Continue reading The Superhero Pantheon Vol.2 – Episode 59: Spider-Man: Far From Home