The Reel World

There Will Be Movies – Episode 92: Raising Arizona

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.

Yeah, yeah, discussion points, tangents, Woody Woodpecker, all that jazz. But the real main event of this episode is The (never to be played again) Nicolas Cage Genre Game Spectacular!!!

Jerome and Kevin Present – Cancelled Too Soon: Togetherness (Season 1)

Jerome and Kevin continue to look at shows that were Cancelled Too Soon.

This month, it’s the little seen but critically acclaimed dramedy, Togetherness. Listen to them discuss a show that almost broke Kevin emotionally (again) and an all-time great segue from Jerome.

There Will Be Movies – Episode 91: Blue Velvet

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.

Join us on a surreal exploration of the id of David Lynch, with plenty of discussion of Twin Peaks, Matt’s time in film school and the Community movie, obviously.

Marvel Mondays – She-Hulk: Attorney at Law: Season Review

She-Hulk proclaims itself a Legal Sitcom but is frequently distracted by adherence to being another generic, poorly paced Marvel affair that gets in its own way, despite fun guest appearances and another fantastically cast lead actor.

6 Takeaways from House of the Dragon: Season 1

I could not help myself. I swore up and down I was not going to get sucked into another Game of Thrones show. But I did. Here are my big thoughts on it. Continue reading 6 Takeaways from House of the Dragon: Season 1

There Will Be Movies – Episode 90: Top Gun

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.

You knew this day was coming when we announced an 80’s volume… It’s time to Play With the Boys.

The Superhero Pantheon – Spider-Man ’94: Episodes 59-63

‘Return of Hydro-Man’ & ‘Secret Wars’

Jerome and Brian discuss five more episodes, including the return of Hydro-Man and the first version of Secret Wars put on screen. Find out the truth behind Mary Jane and why a three parter should have been five parter. One more episode after this as Jerome and Brian cap off their months long journey.

Marvel Mondays – She-Hulk: Attorney at Law: Episode 9

Plot summary: Everything is going bad for Jen in her season finale… so she decides to change it.

4 Takeaways from The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Evil billionaire, Jeff Bezos, wanted “his Game of Thrones” and spent a billion dollars or whatever on this Lord of the Rings show. So obviously it does seem unethical to watch this show.

Between that dynamic and being a big fan of Peter Jackson’s LOTR film adaptations (but definitely not the Hobbit films) and an admirer of Tolkien in general, it seemed like I was just gonna pass on this show altogether. Life is simply too short.

Alas. I could not help myself. Continue reading 4 Takeaways from The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

There Will Be Movies – Episode 89: Back to the Future

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.

Is this the best Hollywood production of all time? Let’s find out and also talk theme parks, video games, re-castings and The Power of Love, but somehow not Rick and Morty. Sorry/you’re welcome!