Ranking the Stanley Kubrick Films

Stanley Kubrick was one of the genuine masters of the filmmaking craft in the 20th century. He was one of the few impeccable filmographies. Not in the sense that all of his films are great (or even all good), but in the way that all of his films feel distinct and worthy of study. Here is how I rank them. Continue reading Ranking the Stanley Kubrick Films

Marvel Mondays – She-Hulk: Attorney at Law: Episode 6

Plot summary: Jen and Titania at the same wedding; what could go wrong?

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There Will Be Movies – Episode 86: The Karate Kid

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.

Was this movie picked purely so that Matt could unleash a multi-year rant about Cobra Kai? Potentially! But while we’re here we might as well talk about 80s pop culture, the 2010 Remake and various sitcom references.

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The Superhero Pantheon 100th Episode Special (Batman ’89 Comic)

Jerome and Brian present the 100th episode of Superhero Pantheon on The Reel World podcasting network. They discuss the Batman ’89 six-issue comic book series put out earlier this year.

They also go over a litany of topics including some new major IP series, the greatness of Harley Quinn, and get ready to end their discussion of the mid-90s Spider-man animated series.

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Marvel Mondays – She-Hulk: Attorney at Law: Episode 5

Plot summary: Jen battles Titania in court over ownership of the She-Hulk name, while Nikki and Pug secure her the services of an illustrious superhero costume designer.

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There Will Be Movies – Episode 85: Gremlins

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.

Apologies again for the audio issues, but it’s only fitting as we discuss the deep lore of the chaotic critters, and get very silly with voice acting trivia. References!

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The Superhero Pantheon – Spider-Man ’94: Episodes 51-52

‘The Lizard King’ & ‘The Prowler’

On the 99th episode of Superhero Pantheon for The Reel World, Jerome and Brian discuss a disappointing finish to season four.

There’s lizards aplenty and a new villain. Also, what influence did Tarantino potentially have on the finale?

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Marvel Mondays – She-Hulk: Attorney at Law: Episode 4

Plot summary: Jen tries online dating in both her forms, and Wong returns to ask for help shutting down a stage magician meddling with the mystic arts.

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The Top 30 Episodes of Batman the Animated Series (Part II: 15-1)

Batman the Animated Series celebrated its 30th anniversary this last week, so at the suggestion of smarter people who work on this site than me, it’s time for a more explicit ranking of the Top 30 episodes of the show, concluding with 15-1.

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The Top 30 Episodes of Batman the Animated Series (Part I: 30-16)

Batman the Animated Series celebrated its 30th anniversary this last week, so at the suggestion of smarter people who work on this site than me, it’s time for a more explicit ranking of the Top 30 episodes of the show, starting with 30-16.

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