Evil Dead is a really good explanation of what makes movies fun and interesting (talented artists with a stylistic/thematic POV) and what makes them demoralizing (Corporate IP Slop). You can basically figure out which of the movies are good based on how each of them got made. Here is how I rank them.
Bouncing back from all the negativity that comes with Moon Knight, Ben & Matt are thrilled to be in more positive territory again as they step into Sam Raimi’s Multiverse of Madness.
We discuss the troubled production, Raimi’s return to the directing chair, the elaborate comic book inspirations, how it does (and doesn’t) tie into WandaVision and Loki, Marvel’s stunt casting problems and do our best to tackle the sticky villain situation.
Continue reading Ben & Matt’s Marvellous Journey – Episode 36: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Mike Thomas finally watched No Way Home so The Reel World can now present the world’s most timely ranking of the 9 Spider-Man movies!
Here are the voters:
Matt Waters
Jerome Cusson
Kevin Ford
Ben Phillips
Mike Thomas Continue reading Ranking the Spider-Man Films
Jerome and Brian are back discussing more new fresh MCU content. This week, it’s the return of Sam Raimi for the first time in 11 years. Will this new film be embraced or will the mixed reaction be represented instead?
If nothing else, you will find out where America Chavez’s political beliefs lie. Oh, and Jerome yells at Brian to watch Better Call Saul.
Continue reading The Superhero Pantheon: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
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.
Continue reading Pantheon Plus – Tournament Edition: The Quick and the Dead
Jerome and Brian have differing opinions on the MCU’s most recent film. Choose your fighter as you listen to this show. The duo discusses whether this is a Peter Parker movie or a Tony Stark movie. They also get into the uncertain future of Sony as well. Continue reading The Superhero Pantheon Vol.2 – Episode 59: Spider-Man: Far From Home
Spider-Man is back! Peter and pals party their way across Europe and occasionally some superhero nonsense gets in their way.
Speaking of nonsense, Mike & Matt are back for more Big Spideas, and as we now also have an MCU-dedicated podcast on the site, this episode will be focusing more on the Spider-Man aspects. How is Marvel’s continuing vision of Spider-Man? How does this compare to the Raimi and Webb versions? Does Into the Spider-Verse still reign supreme?
Continue reading Big Spideas – Episode 6: Spider-Man: Far From Home
Hey you know that brand new Spider-Man movie that’s out now? In order to stay on top of current #trends, Mike & Matt decided to discuss some 15 year old movies instead. That’s right, as we build toward Homecoming, we’ve taken a dive into the previous outings for Spidey on screen, starting with the Sam Raimi/Tobey Maguire trilogy. Brace yourselves for some scorching hot takes. Continue reading Big Spideas – Episode 1: ‘Spider-Man’ 1 – 3
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