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The Superhero Pantheon – Spider-Man ’94: Episodes 48-50

‘The Vampire Queen’, ‘The Return of the Green Goblin’ & ‘The Haunting of Mary Jane Watson’

Bye Felicia! Sadly, Felicia Hardy/Black Cat is leaving the show, but not before being featured in a banger of an episode. An overall excellent slate of episodes this week as Jerome and Brian near the end of the fourth season.

The Superhero Pantheon – Spider-Man ’94: Episodes 45-47

‘The Return of Kraven’, ‘Partners’ & ‘The Awakening’

Jerome and Brian discuss what may be the most confusing set of episodes yet, but at least there’s some romance to keep everyone entertained. Sadly, like with live action, Morbius ruins everything (and no Morbin times jokes were made this week nor will they be made next week).

Ranking the Spider-Man Films

Mike Thomas finally watched No Way Home so The Reel World can now present the world’s most timely ranking of the 9 Spider-Man movies!

Here are the voters:
Matt Waters
Jerome Cusson
Kevin Ford
Ben Phillips
Mike Thomas Continue reading Ranking the Spider-Man Films

Marvel Mondays – She-Hulk: Attorney at Law: Episode 2

Plot summary: Following the ‘She-Hulk’ incident, Jen finds herself with limited employment options that force her to take on The Abomination as a client.

7 Reasons the The Book of Boba Fett Show Was Fucking Stupid

I could not help myself. I watched the television show about Boba Fett, a minor character with a cool helmet from films that came out forty years ago. It was never going to be good. But I just could not help myself. Continue reading 7 Reasons the The Book of Boba Fett Show Was Fucking Stupid

There Will Be Movies – Episode 82: The King of Comedy

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.

Martin Scorsese in the 80’s? Obviously it’s time to talk about Robert De Niro! And stand-up comedy! And boxing! Oh… well, two out of three ain’t bad! Yes, we chose Rupert Pupkin over Jake LaMotta. Feel free to yell about it.

Marvel Mondays – She-Hulk: Attorney at Law: Episode 1

Plot summary: Jennifer Walters accidentally absorbs some of her cousin, Bruce Banner’s blood, transforming her into a very different kind of Hulk…

There Will Be Movies – Episode 81: Blade Runner

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 Deckard a Replicant? What stupid thing did Matt do at midnight? How has he managed to make yet another episode about Batman the Animated Series? We’ve got answers to all these questions and more!

Ranking the Elaine May Films

Elaine May got the chance to direct four films, and all four ranged from good to great to all-time classic. Hollywood repeatedly kept her in the dog house, and she did not (as of yet) direct another film after Ishtar in 1987. It’s criminal. She was/is clearly one of the most valuable and entertaining voices the medium has ever had. Continue reading Ranking the Elaine May Films

The Superhero Pantheon – Spider-Man ’94: Episodes 42-44

‘Guilty’, ‘The Cat’ & ‘The Black Cat’

Jerome and Brian begin their look at the penultimate season of the the mid-90s Spider-Man. They discuss the more feminine writing style and how Felicia Hardy gets a full blown character arc. Join us for a good slate of episodes before things go down in a big way next week.