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

Pantheon Plus: War for the Planet of the Apes

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Jerome and Brian finish their discussion of the modern ape trilogy as they examine perhaps the best movie of the whole franchise. It’s the end of Caesar’s journey but not before learning about how the deadly virus has evolved and how the military can go a little crazy. Jerome is also subtweeting on this podcast about another film franchise in a couple of spots. You can probably figure it out. Continue reading Pantheon Plus: War for the Planet of the Apes

Pantheon Plus: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

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Jerome and Brian continue their discussion of the modern apes trilogy by discussing the follow-up sequel. They discuss the evolution of the incredible visuals and some slightly better human performances. They also again address the misnaming of the movies of this trilogy. Continue reading Pantheon Plus: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi

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The Movie: Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)

One Sentence Plot Summary: Rian Johnson made a billion dollar Star Wars movie, but a certain portion of the fandom complained so much that JJ Abrams tried to wipe it all away in a movie that made less than this one (and in that same Oscar cycle, Johnson got nominated for an Academy Award). Continue reading Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi

Pantheon Plus: Rise of the Planet of the Apes

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Jerome and Brian are back to discuss the first entry of the modern Planet of the Apes trilogy. Find out how relevant really is as we cages and the spread of a deadly virus. The duo also discusses their feelings on human versus ape storylines. Continue reading Pantheon Plus: Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Pantheon Plus: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

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Jerome and Brian are back to examine the final part of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. They the mostly good and some shakiness surrounding the ending. Brian also learns about the real meaning of taking an animal to a farm. Continue reading Pantheon Plus: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: The Lord of the Ring: The Return of the King

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The Movie: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

One Sentence Plot Summary: Hobbits and men save Middle Earth, and Peter Jackson can’t decide on an ending. Continue reading Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: The Lord of the Ring: The Return of the King

Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

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The Movie: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

One Sentence Plot Summary: The Fellowship, down two individuals, is split into three different stories, with the biggest one leading to a major battle that is the alpha and envy of all future battle sequences. Continue reading Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Pantheon Plus: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

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Jerome and Brian reflect on one of the biggest and best action sequences ever rendered on film as they discuss Helm’s Deep. They also discuss whether Gollum still holds up. It’s a look back at the middle portion of the epic Middle Earth trilogy. Continue reading Pantheon Plus: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers