Pantheon Plus – Page 5 – The Reel World

Pantheon Plus – Muppet Mania: Muppets From Space

Jerome and Brian discuss the final Muppets movie before officially being bought by Disney. It’s also the end of an era as this is Frank Oz’s final Muppet movie as well.

A major disappointment on every level with minimal music and a bizarre plot straight out of the 1990s. Oh, and count all the canceled performers.

Pantheon Plus – Muppet Mania: Muppet Treasure Island

Jerome and Brian discuss the weakest of the Muppet movies so far as the creators try to generate the same magic as Muppet Christmas Carol.

It’s a movie where the human characters are written to outshine the muppets as our favorites are reduced to supporting roles. Despite the problems, there are still some highlights. Find out why adapting non-copyrighted material doesn’t always work.

Pantheon Plus – Muppet Mania: The Muppets Take Manhattan

Jerome and Brian cover a Muppet movie that is very different than last week. Frank Oz takes over the director’s chair while Jim Henson performs Kermit for the last time in a Muppet movie. Things will get rough for a couple weeks quality wise, so bear with us through a rough stretch.

Pantheon Plus – Muppet Mania: The Great Muppet Caper

This is Brian’s favorite Muppet movie, and it’s time for them to discuss it. They talk about old school Hollywood, confusing Diana Rigg for Julie Andrews, Columbo with Muppets, and the greatness of Charles Grodin…oh and Muppets.

Pantheon Plus – Muppet Mania: The Muppet Movie (1979)

Jerome and Brian begin their two month long look at the eight Muppet movies. Tonight they discuss the career of Steve Martin, why riding a bike is so impressive, and why Jerome is relieved Grover still has a head.

Pantheon Plus – John Carpenter Month: Christine

Jerome and Brian narrow avoided being run over by an evil car to provide their thoughts on Christine. They talk about Stephen King’s crappy endings and why a car is the most well developed character in the movie.

Pantheon Plus – John Carpenter Month: The Thing

Jerome and Brian discuss one of John Carpenter’s most iconic and best movies, 1982’s The Thing. Not only is this an outstanding horror movie, it’s a great showcase for Kurt Russell and a stellar group of character actors. Hopefully, Jerome and Brian can recover from their own paranoid to finish this podcast.

Pantheon Plus – John Carpenter Month: The Fog

Jerome and Brian cover 1980’s The Fog, a John Carpenter joint that disappointed the hosts. They discuss what works and what doesn’t. Maybe not their favorite but next week is The Thing!

Pantheon Plus – John Carpenter Month: Assault on Precinct 13

Jerome and Brian begin John Carpenter month by discussing a very good 1976 film in Assault on Precinct 13. John Carpenter can direct and put together a great score! Who knew?

Pantheon Plus: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Jerome and Brian end their discussion of Chadwick Boseman’s filmography by discussing his final live action performance. They also discuss the controversial 2021 Academy Awards and how some of the very themes of this film connect to currency events in the entertainment industry.