The Reel World

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

There Will Be Movies – Episode 100: When Harry Met Sally

So here we are. After 100 films, it’s the end of the road for There Will Be Movies… for now.

In an effort to go out with a bang, Ben and Matt recorded in person for the first time and invited a special guest in the form of Ben’s partner Alex, leading to some fun bickering about When Harry Met Sally.

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.

There Will Be Movies – Episode 99: Do the Right Thing

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters present 25 of their favourite movies from a given decade, and for what could be the last time they’ll be focusing on 1980 – 1989.

Naturally one of the most important movies about racism in America requires deep discussion of how IMDb works, sneaker culture and villains of the Far Cry games…

Pantheon Plus – Christmas Edition: It’s a Wonderful Life

Jerome and Brian have spent the first three weeks of the Christmas

season discussing various television shows.

However, a running theme has been characters from these shows watching It’s a Wonderful Life. Brian had never seen this film…until now!

They discuss the greatness of Jimmy Stewart (and the younger actor who played George Bailey and has a connection to Demolition Man?) This is our Christmas finale and final episode of 2022, so enjoy!

There Will Be Movies – Episode 98: Mystic Pizza

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters present 25 of their favourite movies from a given decade, and for what could be the last time they’ll be focusing on 1980 – 1989.

What’s the bigger mystery here: How this movie ended up on our Best of the 80s list, or what the heck these spices from the Algarve could possibly be? We can only answer one of them for you!

Pantheon Plus – Christmas Edition: Modern Sitcoms

Jerome and Brian discuss modern sitcoms this week and keep the Christmas theme.

This week, they discuss The Office‘s ‘Christmas Party’, Community‘s ‘Comparative Religion’, and Ted Lasso‘s ‘Carol of the Bells’.

5 Takeaways from Re-Watching James Cameron’s Avatar

I remember watching Avatar in the theaters on the day after Christmas in 2009 and being completely underwhelmed. The film was very obviously bad. For a long time, it seemed like its legacy was going to be making more money than anything else and spawning a truly uninspired wave 3-D cash-ins. But thirteen years later, the first of a planned four sequels from James Cameron will be released this week. So, I did something I thought I would never do. I went and re-watched Avatar. Here are my main takeaways. Continue reading 5 Takeaways from Re-Watching James Cameron’s Avatar

There Will Be Movies – Episode 97: Midnight Run

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters present 25 of their favourite movies from a given decade, and for what could be the last time they’ll be focusing on 1980 – 1989.

Somewhere in amidst this thorough examination of American financial systems, European travel and outdated dollar denominations there’s some chat about Midnight Run, we promise.

Pantheon Plus – Christmas Edition: Animated Shows

Jerome and Brian are taking a few weeks to discuss the wonders of Christmas through the eyes of some of your favorite TV shows.

This week, they discuss some animated episodes: Batman: The Animated Series‘ ‘Christmas with the Joker’, Futurama‘s ‘Xmas Story’ & ‘A Tale of Two Santas’ and South Park‘s ‘Woodland Critter Christmas’