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The Superhero Pantheon: Watchmen (2019) & Wonder Woman 1984

Jerome and Brian come back to superheroes for an end of the year special as they discuss HBO’s huge Watchmen adaptation that takes its cues from the graphic novel and less so from the 2009 film. The duo discusses why this television series is worth assessing for the Pantheon.

Then the final 30 minutes are a discussion of Wonder Woman 1984. Find out their very spoiler filled thoughts on a mixed bag of a movie to say the least.

There Will Be Movies – Episode 50: Parasite

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters continue to present 25 of their favourite movies from a given decade, this time with 2010 – 2019.

Another year and another volume of There Will Be Movies in the books, and we’re closing with our only Oscar-winner to date: Parasite. Come for the class discourse, stay for Matt’s bleak announcement about future plans.

The Matt Signal – Episode 50: Off Balance

Plot summary: Batman finds himself caught in the middle of in-fighting in the Society of Shadows as Count Vertigo attempts to unleash an experimental weapon.

The Matt Signal – Episode 49: I Am the Night

Plot summary: On another anniversary of his parents’ death, Batman contemplates hanging up his cape and cowl for good when his inaction leaves Jim Gordon fighting for his life.

The Reel World Christmas Special 2020: Lethal Weapon & Happiest Season

Happy Christmas! Wear a fucking mask!

Oh, and enjoy two very different Christmas movies with Mike & Matt for their fourth annual special. Matt brings the Shane Black classic Lethal Weapon, while Mike throws us a curveball with Happiest Season.

There Will Be Movies – Episode 49: Little Women

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters continue to present 25 of their favourite movies from a given decade, this time with 2010 – 2019.

Gather around everyone for the last Ben’s Book Club of Volume 2, as we discuss feminism, literature and how many Oscar categories Greta Gerwig’s latest #WhitePeopleProblems flick was robbed in.

The Matt Signal – Episode 48: What Is Reality?

Plot summary: The Riddler returns to lure Batman into a virtual world of his own making, with Jim Gordon’s life at stake.

The Matt Signal – Episode 47: Birds of a Feather

Plot summary: Two rich socialites are so starved for drama they hatch a plot to gaslight The Penguin.

Ranking The Star Wars Films

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We ranked the live-action, theatrically released Star Wars films! Here are the voters:
Matt Waters
Jerome Cusson
Kevin Ford
Ben Phillips
Mike Thomas

Enjoy!

11. Attack of the Colones (dir. George Lucas)

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Top 10 Star Wars Performances

Star Wars was never really known for its standout performances, but some of the work involved was still quite good! Here were the best of the bunch!

10. Ewan McGregor

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