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Ranking the Resident Evil Films

Updated: 1/5/2023

The Resident Evil franchise is something I have had my eye on for a long time. I missed them all in the theater, and I am absolutely a Johnny-come-lately when it comes to the greatness of the films and Paul W.S. Anderson. Better late than never (I hope).

But yea, so these films are so much fun and do the #1 most important thing for me when it comes to franchises: each film feels different and unique.

Even with my beloved Fast/Furious and Mission: Impossible franchises, a lot of franchises “figure out” how to make a successful version of what they are doing and then just do it over and over again. (The PWS Anderson) Resident Evil series mostly avoided that entirely.

Without wasting any more of your time, here is how I have the Resident Evil movies ranked.

7. Welcome to Raccoon City [2021]

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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!

Pantheon Plus – Underrated Sequels: National Lampoon’s European Vacation

For the first two months of 2023, Jerome and Brian will take a look at some underrated sequels. This week, it’s European Vacation.

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’.