Pantheon Plus: Da 5 Bloods

Jerome and Brian continue their discussion of specific movies from Chadwick Boseman’s filmography.

This week, they examine one of the best (and criminally underrated from an award’s standpoint) films of 2020, Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods. They discuss why Delroy Lindo is great and how eerie aspects of the movie are in hindsight. 

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Pantheon Plus: Draft Day

Jerome and Brian are back after a three month hiatus. They are honoring Chadwick Boseman by talking about four films from his filmography, starting with his supporting performance in 2014’s Draft Day. The duo discuss the absolutely absurdity at plat and why Kevin Costner stinks at playing a grump.

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Pantheon Plus: Okja

Jerome and Brian conclude their look at Bong Joon Ho’s filmography by discussing an underrated gem, Okja. Actors certainly make some choices in this movie. They end this month on a positive note before getting ready for a limited edition return to Superhero Pantheon next week.

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Pantheon Plus: Mother (2009)

Jerome and Brian are back to continue looking at Bong Joon-Ho’s filmography, this time the 2009 Mother. Find out why this is one of the darker movies they’ve ever discussed on a podcast and why it’s one of the best.

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Pantheon Plus: The Host

Jerome and Brian continue their examination of the Bong Joon-ho filmography with a look at 2006’s The Host, one of the best monster movies ever made. Hear their thoughts on what is a significantly better film than last week despite some odd CGI.

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Pantheon Plus: Barking Dogs Never Bite

Jerome and Brian are celebrating Bong Joon Ho month. One year after his huge night at the Academy Awards, the duo go back into his filmography to discuss some of his earlier work.

They begin with a movie about dog kidnapping and torture (Be warned), his first feature. Find out their mixed feelings on a movie that at least hints at the director’s potential. 

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Pantheon Plus – Tournament Edition: The Quick and the Dead

Brian and Jerome are coming to the end of tournament month, and it’s time to break away from martial arts and go into a very different genre, that of the western. They discuss an incredible cast, director, and music, especially with hindsight.

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Pantheon Plus – Tournament Edition: Bloodsport

Jerome and Brian discuss the 1988 cult classic starring Jean Claude Van Damme and featuring a try hard performance from Forest Whitaker. The duo discusses why the movie is good and why it’s worth watching. Hint: It’s because of the action.

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Pantheon Plus – Tournament Edition: Enter the Dragon

John Saxon, friend and student of Bruce Lee, and co-star in 'Enter the  Dragon' dies at 83 | South China Morning Post

Jerome and Brian examine Bruce Lee’s finest and most important work, Enter the Dragon. They examine his history, his unfortunate passing, and the greatness of this film.

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Pantheon Plus – Autumn Apocalypse: Mad Max: Fury Road

Jerome and Brian end their time in a post-apocalyptic world (or do they?) by discussing one of the best movies of 2015 and of the 2010s in Mad Max; Fury Road. It’s a reboot unlike any other as we get a stealth new lead character and one of the most bombastic settings ever put to film. 

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