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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!

The Superhero Pantheon – Spider-Man ’94: Episodes 56-58

‘Secrets of the Six’, ‘The Six Fight Again’ & ‘The Price of Heroism’

Jerome and Brian are back to continue the season five slog. They discuss the return of the Insidious Six and the debut of the forgotten warriors (who let’s face it, probably should have stayed that way).

A very short episode but we’ll be back next week with a lot more to say because there are some revelations and some SECRET WARS!

Marvel Mondays: Werewolf by Night

Plot summary: A cabal of monster hunters gather to compete for the enigmatic Bloodstone.

Marvel Mondays – She-Hulk: Attorney at Law: Episode 8

Plot summary: Jen meets Matt Murdock, first in a court room and then as Daredevil as the pair try to take down the nefarious… Leap-Frog.

There Will Be Movies – Episode 88: The Breakfast Club

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.

Astonishingly this was Ben’s first time with one the most iconic movies of the 80s and he certainly has some thoughts for unapologetic superfan Matt to parse.

Jerome and Kevin Present – Cancelled Too Soon: Party Down

On this installment of Cancelled Too Soon, Jerome and Kevin delve into Rob Thomas’ short-lived cult sitcom, Party Down.

Kevin discusses the difficulty the show had finding a home and how they were able to shoot a proof of concept pilot that ultimately landed them on Starz. The hosts then talk about the main cast, all 20 episodes, the litany of guest stars, favorite moments and scenes, why it was canceled, and the show’s pending revival. Are we having fun yet?!

Marvel Mondays – She-Hulk: Attorney at Law: Episode 7

Plot summary: Jen finds herself stranded at Emil Blonsky’s retreat for troubled superheroes and villains, which proves to be just the distraction she needed from her personal life.