The Reel World

Jerome and Kevin Present – Cancelled Too Soon: Wonderfalls

Wonderfalls was one of many victims of the FOX Network’s impatience in the early 2000s, cancelled after just one season. Kevin, a fan of the show for many years, discusses with Jerome, a first time viewer, the disadvantages the show had going into it and how it went into survival mode after just one episode, as well as how it is very much a product of its time.

A broad overview of what Jerome considers to be “the weirdest show they’ve watched to date” steers the conversation into thoughts on the show’s concept, the main cast (including a reverse introduction to two actors previously talked about in other shows), its ties to the Whedonverse, alternate casting and future plans, and if another season was warranted. Somehow, The Simpsons and Star Trek are also briefly discussed.

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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Ben & Matt’s Marvellous Journey – Episode 39: She-Hulk: Attorney at Law

In which we discuss the internet’s favourite MCU show, Marvel’s struggles with commitment to a genre, yet more dodgy CGI, the great version of this show hiding within and of course everyone’s favourite horn-head (now with extra emphasis on the horn).

Pantheon Plus – Mario March Madness: The Wizard

This week Brian and Jerome break away from the animated world and take a look at a film from 1989 that featured the debut of Super Mario Bros. 3, The Wizard!

A kids road trip movie featuring Nintendo, Super Mario Bros., Ninja Turtles and Christian Slater!? Sign us up, as Mario March Madness continues!

Ben & Matt’s Marvellous Journey – Episode 38: Thor: Love & Thunder

In which we discuss how things could change so dramatically when running it back with the same creative vision, the transparency of Marvel making things up as they go, the ongoing visual effects crisis, whether Christian Bale deserves an All-Marvel nod and the awkward fit of trying to tell two stories in one.

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.

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.

Pantheon Plus – Mario March Madness: The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach!

It’s Mario March Madness! The month-long Super Mario Bros. exploration begins with an anime adaptation that most people don’t even know exists.

It’s Super Mario Bros.: The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach! It’s under an hour yet still manages to tell a better Mario story thanthe 1993 film.”

Ranking the Arrested Development Seasons

It is frankly artistically tragic that Arrested Development seems to be hardly discussed anymore as one of the great comedic accomplishments in television history. Let’s dive into why and how much it is deserved. Continue reading Ranking the Arrested Development Seasons

Ranking the Creed Films

I am one of those weird people who has never been greatly invested in the Rocky series. That has led to my current situation which is that it has actually been the Creed movies have made me more emotionally invested and interested in the original Rocky characters.

More than that though, the Creed series is an oddly reassuring series of films. They prove that when care and skill are emphasized, the Hollywood machine is actually capable of producing quality art that has mass appeal. It was not in our imagination. It once was happening far more often.

While you’re here, check out the following articles/podcasts:
Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Creed
There Will Be Movies – Episode 37: Creed
Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Rocky
Pantheon Plus – Underrated Sequels: Rocky Balboa Continue reading Ranking the Creed Films