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!

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There Will Be Movies – Episode 79: Raiders of the Lost Ark

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.

You could try and drink every time Ben & Matt wander wildly off topic, but you probably wouldn’t survive this one…

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Pantheon Plus: 42

Jerome and Brian discuss one of Chadwick Boseman’s first starring roles, his turn as an all-time baseball icon Jackie Robinson. The duo discuss the weaknesses of biopics in general but also some of the very good performances (save one big casting choice).

The last few minutes are a brief discussion of the second episode of What If, Episode 2, featuring one of Chadwick Boseman’s last vocal performances. 

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Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi

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The Movie: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983)

One Sentence Plot Summary:  A bad-ass feminist kills a fat capitalist with his own chains, and the rebels are able to successfully overcome the fascists only after accepting a non-normative native culture and using non-violent tactics. Continue reading Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi

Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

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The Movie: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

One Sentence Plot Summary: The fascists use their militaristic tools to get back at the rebels, and members of a prominent religious institution refusing to be honest with Luke Skywalker puts the whole galaxy in danger. Continue reading Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

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The Movie: Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)

One Sentence Plot Summary: A group of rebels battle fascists and are only victorious when all of the main characters realize they must give of themselves to defeat an empire. Continue reading Jerome’s 100 Favorite Movies Ever: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope