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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?

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.

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

Batman the Animated Series celebrated its 30^th 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.

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

There Will Be Movies – Episode 84: Ghostbusters

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.

Two white guys talking about how much they love Ghostbusters? On a podcast?! Whatever next? Well, listen carefully and you can hear Matt playing defence to preserve his final joke. And maybe you’ll have fun along the way!

Reel Bad – A Breaking Bad Podcast: Episode 14 (Better Call Saul Season 6 Pt. 2)

Jerome and Kevin say farewell to Omaha, Albuquerque, and everywhere in between with the final episode of Reel Bad.

In covering the back half of the final season of Better Call Saul, the duo discusses the choices made regarding characters’ fates, new cast members and re-cast characters, whether the finale was satisfying, and their overall thoughts on the Series.

There’s also talks of the current state of television now versus when the show started, and much more, as The Reel World closes the book on the Breaking Bad universe.

Marvel Mondays – She-Hulk: Attorney at Law: Episode 3

Plot summary: Jennifer calls Wong as a witness at the parole hearing of Emil Blonsky and continues to struggle with unwanted public attention.

There Will Be Movies – Episode 83: Trading Places

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.

We did a great job of covering for some behind the scenes drama surrounding this pick. Nothing but professional discussion of manslaughter, blackface and a deep dive into stocks.

Ranking the Terrence Malick Films

Terrence Malick is the greatest filmmaker from the United States to ever do it. He explores what it means to be alive – the beauty and tragedy of it. He does so in a signature manner that feels wholly original and spiritual in way that is truly pushing the medium of cinema forward. No one does it like him nor does anyone do it as well as him. He is my favorite, and I will spend the rest of my life revisiting each and every one of his films time and time again.

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7 Things That Make The Mummy & The Mummy Returns Great Films

The Mummy (1999) and The Mummy Returns (2001) are two of the most purely enjoyable modern adventure films. Cribbing liberally from Indiana Jones, Stephen Sommers et co. created two great films for the whole family. Here are seven reasons why.

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