The Matt Signal – Episode 13: I’ve Got Batman in My Basement

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Plot summary: An unconscious Batman is taken in by a pair of children playing detective, oblivious to the fact The Penguin is hot on their trail. There’s also a Faberge egg. It’s a whole thing. Continue reading The Matt Signal – Episode 13: I’ve Got Batman in My Basement

Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Ocean’s Eleven

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The Movie: Ocean’s Eleven (2001)

One Sentence Plot Summary: Danny Ocean and his ten cohorts pull off an audacious robbery and will make you nostalgic for Vegas…and a little dusty when Carl Reiner is standing at the Bellagio fountain.

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Flooping the Pig – Episode 72: “Minerva”

The end of the “Islands” mini-series (and Season 8) brings answers to two major questions: the origin of Susan Strong, and the discovery of Finn’s mother.

In addition to these, JUSTIN and Brad disagree about Martin Mertens, a plot hits way too close to home in the times of COVID, and the episode ends with some discussion of the proliferation of same sex couples in media. Maybe the deepest Floop yet!

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Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: The Sting

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The Movie: The Sting (1973)

One Sentence Plot Summary: One of the foremost heist movies ever made features the second and sadly final collaboration of Robert Redford and Paul Newman. Continue reading Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: The Sting

Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Inception

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One Sentence Plot Summary: Christopher Nolan crafts a metaphor for filmmaking using dreams and an actor who looks a lot like him to reveal his own worries about losing his wife and not being able to return home. Continue reading Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Inception

Pantheon Plus: Beverly Hills Cop II

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Jerome and Brian continue their discussion of the Beverly Hills Cop 2 as the franchise becomes more action oriented with a new director in Tony Scott. Find out whether this is just as good an entry in the franchise. Set a timer and make sure you know your alphabet before listening to this episode. Continue reading Pantheon Plus: Beverly Hills Cop II

Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: The Prestige

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The Movie: The Prestige (2006)

One Sentence Plot Summary: Two obsessive magicians cannot help themselves but be caught up a rivalry that ends multiple lives (most notably two wives) and reveals the dangers of toxic masculinity. Continue reading Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: The Prestige

There Will Be Movies – Episode 31: Zero Dark Thirty

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

One day Ben will learn his lesson about making Matt watch long films and also war films. But that day is not today! It worked out for him with Hurt Locker, but can lightning strike twice with Zero Dark Thirty? Continue reading There Will Be Movies – Episode 31: Zero Dark Thirty

The Matt Signal – Episode 12: It’s Never Too Late

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Plot summary: An ageing mob boss is torn between his ongoing war with Rupert Thorne, and the repercussions his son faces due to his drug business, while Batman tries to save his soul. Continue reading The Matt Signal – Episode 12: It’s Never Too Late

The Matt Signal – Episode 11: Two-Face Part II

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Plot summary: Six months after his transformation, Harvey Dent, now calling himself Two-Face, wreaks havoc on his old rival Rupert Thorne. But Batman hasn’t given up hope for his former friend. Continue reading The Matt Signal – Episode 11: Two-Face Part II