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.

There Will Be Movies - Volume 4: 1980-1989

More (And Less!) Than Meets the Eye - A Transformers Podcast

Kevin Ford is a Fantastic Four superfan who had never seen any of the theatrically released F4 Movies... until now! Each week Matt Waters guides him through uncharted territory as they rate the movies and try to build an all-star cast.

Fantastic Fouray

The Reel World's first Podcast mini-series takes aim at the history of the X-Men film franchise with in depth looks at every entry, as well as bonus episodes tackling the cartoons.

Mike & Matt's X-Cellent Adventures - An X-Men Podcast

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters take a trip down memory lane, reviewing every single entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe leading up to Avengers: Infinity War.

Ben & Matt's Marvellous Journey - An MCU Podcast

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters present 25 of their favourite movies from the 1990s.

Throw on your girlfriend's best dress and journey with us back to a time when Tim Burton and Johnny Depp weren't insufferable. Some bad news about the octopus motor though...

Music courtesy of Goldblume

There Will Be Movies - Episode 60: Ed Wood

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters present 25 of their favourite movies from the 1990s.

Why not The Matrix when your logo is styled after it? Are hands sexier than nipples? Will anyone get the final joke but Ben? Come find out as we discuss Bound!

There Will Be Movies - Episode 66: Bound

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters are back one last(?) time to present 25 of their favourite movies from 1980 – 1989.

But before they can launch this probable farewell tour they obviously need to provide a fourth explanation of the rules and logic behind the selections, because maybe you're late to the party?

Don't worry, the first actual episode of the volume is dropping in about an hour!

There Will Be Movies - Episode 75.3: The Rules (Redux...Redux...Redux)

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.

Place your bets now on how many references to The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror there are in this inaugural episode for volume 4. We discuss Steven King's burning hatred for the movie adaptation of his book, Kubrick's career and of course the Razzies.

There Will Be Movies Vol. 4 - 1980-1989

There Will Be Movies - Episode 76: The Shining

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.

How do you talk about possibly the greatest comedy movie of all time without simply repeating all the joke? By going on long tangents about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, wrestlers-turned-actors and the history of parody movies, of course!

Music courtesy of Goldblume.

There Will Be Movies - Episode 77: Airplane!

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.

Recorded before the unfortunate passing of James Caan, we discuss his career defining performance and the degree to which Thief feels like a precursor to Heat.

Music courtesy of Goldblume.

There Will Be Movies - Episode 78: Thief

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... 

Music courtesy of Goldblume.

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.

A contender to Heat's crown as 'possibly the best film we've ever covered' has entered the arena. Is this the most handsome any man has ever looked? What happened in the prequel? How will Matt find a way to make this about Batman? Let's find out!

Music courtesy of Goldblume.

There Will Be Moives Vol. 4 - 1980-1989

There Will Be Movies - Episode 80: The Thing

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.

Was this movie picked purely so that Matt could unleash a multi-year rant about Cobra Kai? Potentially! But while we're here we might as well talk about 80s pop culture, the 2010 Remake and various sitcom references.

Music courtesy of Goldblume

There Will Be Movies Vol 4. - 1980-1989

There Will Be Movies - Episode 86: The Karate Kid

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.

Naturally one of the most important movies about racism in America requires deep discussion of how IMDb works, sneaker culture and villains of the Far Cry games...

Music courtesy of Goldblume

There Will Be Movies - Episode 99: Do The Right Thing

Ben Phillips & Jerome Cusson watched a LOT of movies in 2022, and recorded a conversation about their respective Top 10s for your theoretical enjoyment.

Ben & Jerome Present

Ben & Jerome's Top 10 Movies of 2022

Jerome and Kevin are back for a new year of looking at shows that may or may not have been canceled too soon. This month, it's the 2010 FX series Terriers, a show neither Jerome or Kevin had watched before preparing for this podcast. Why did this critically acclaimed show not get a strong recommendation from Jerome or Kevin? You'll have to listen and find out!

Jerome & Kevin Present - Canceled Too Soon: Terriers

In which we discuss Ryan Coogler trying to thread one of the most difficult needles in recent film history, annoying white people, the degree to which the supporting cast stepped up to fill a tragic void, and Tenoch 'Too Big' Huerta.

Marvellous Journey - Episode 41: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Jerome and Kevin are back with another discussion of a show who died too soon. The facts are these. Pushing Daisies started as a moderate hit on ABC in the fall of 2007 but had to shut down early due to a Writer's Strike (studios not compensating their writers properly). 

Although the show came back, all of the momentum was gone after being off for a year. Therefore, after 22 episodes, no more Pushing Daises and no Piemaker to bring them back with a touch. Enjoy the discussion, and we promise, only minimal smooching.

Jerome & Kevin Present - Cancelled Too Soon: Pushing Daisies

"Our Most Unlistenable Podcast Idea Ever"

In this introductory mini-episode, Ben & Matt talk through their mission statement for the podcast as well as their history with the Transformers franchise.

If you'd like to watch and read along with us then you need to watch Transformers (2007) before the next episode, and read More Than Meets the Eye Issues 1-8 before Episode 2.

More (And Less!) Than Meets the Eye - Episode 0: Introductions

In which we discuss the seeming improbability of Michael Bay agreeing to helm this franchise, everything revolving around a horny teenager, characters arriving in pairs, deploying Megatron so late and Matt's potentially controversial take on the best handling of a Transformer in a Michael Bay movie.

For those wanting to read and/or watch along, next week's episode covers More Than Meets the Eye Issues 1-8, and the week after will be Revenge of the Fallen.

Outro music performed by Saskia Parks

More (and Less) Than Meets The Eye

More (And Less!) Than Meets The Eye - Episode 1: Transformers (2007)

It's our first episode covering the acclaimed IDW Transformers series, More Than Meets the Eye, by James Roberts. We discuss the core cast, pacing difficulties, horror monsters, Star Trek away missions, the Worst Decepticons in the World and what Ben believes to be the book's greatest triumph.

For more info visit twitter.com/MALTMTE

Outro music: 'This Is Why We Fight' (The Decemberists Cover) - Saskia Parks

More (And Less!) Than Meets the Eye – Episode 1: MTMTE Issues 1-8

In which we discuss the 2008 writers strike's impact on one of the worst major movies ever released, going Full-Bay, giant robot balls and of course a Magic Sock Full of Matrix Dust.

Next week: MTMTE 2012 Annual & Issues 9-16 
Two weeks: Dark of the Moon

More (And Less!) Than Meets The Eye - Episode 3: Revenge of the Fallen

We continue our adventures aboard the Lost Light with some Big Name Cameos, history lessons, dramatic countdowns (and ups), an ill-advised night on the town and the monster in the basement finally gets loose.

Next week: Dark of the Moon
Two weeks: Issues 17-33 (Dark Cybertron entirely optional!)

Outro music - 'This is Why We Fight' - Saskia Parks (The Decemberists Cover)

More (And Less!) Than Meets The Eye - Episode 4: MTMTE Issues 9-16 & 2012 Annual

In which we discuss Shockwave's cool pet drill, the height of 3D filmmaking, the courting of major name supporting actors, gay panic with Dr Ken, juggling villains, and the ups and downs of The Battle of Chicago

(Yes, Matt said 'Episode 4' at the start by accident. Sorry!)

Next Week: Issues 17-33 of MTMTE (you can skip Dark Cybertron)
Two Weeks: Age of Extinction

Outro Music: 'This Is Why We Fight' (The Decemberists Cover - Saskia Parks

More (And Less!) Than Meets The Eye - Episode 5: Transformers: Dark of the Moon

In which we discuss The Ethics of Withholding Medical Treatment from Monsters, The Ethics of Killing Baby Robot Hitler, The Ethics of Charisma Parasites, The Ethics of Dated Sitcoms, and the Ethics of War As Expressed Through Flowers

Plus Ben tries to break Matt by mentioning too many characters from books we aren't reading.

If you're reading/watching along with us, then next week is The Last Knight and in two weeks we're finishing up MTMTE with Issues 45-55.

More (And Less!) Than Meets The Eye - Episode 8: MTMTE Issues 34-44

It took 9 weeks, but Ben & Matt finally disagree about the quality of a movie. For Mat, The Last Knight is one of the worst things he has ever seen in his entire life and potentially permanently altered his brain chemistry. Ben contends that while it's bad, it's not only not the worst Transformers movie, but not even the second worst!

They discuss Cogman, 'Hot Rod' (it ain't right what they done to our boy), sozzled Merlin, poor Gemma Chan, awkwardly smushing two ideas together (again!) and generally become delirious.

Outro music: 'This Is Why We Fight' (The Decemberists Cover) - Saskia Parks

Homework
Next Week: More Than Meets The Eye Issues 45-55 (Vol. 9 & 10)
Two Weeks: Bumblebee

More (And Less!) Than Meets The Eye - Episode 9: Transformers: The Last Knight

New Name! New Issue 1! Same old loveable crew!

We discuss why Rodimus is purple now, whacky adventures in a parallel universe, IDW's controversial history with gender in Transformers, the nature of grief and a much-lauded mutiny.

More (And Less!) Than Meets The Eye - Episode 12: Lost Light Issues 1-12

After dissecting his books for 14 weeks, Ben & Matt had the privilege of sitting down with James Roberts to discuss all things More Than Meets The Eye/Lost Light.

From the origins of his Transformers fandom (and how it differs from Ben & Matt's!), to his influences when building the cast, to incredibly specific questions about Mnemosurgery and Empurata, we tried to cover as much ground as possible in an hour. Don't worry, we made sure to ask 'Why do you hate Beast Wars, James?!?'

Outro Music: 'This Is Why We Fight' (The Decemberists Cover) - Saskia Parks

More (And Less!) Than Meets The Eye - Episode 15: James Roberts Interview

Jerome and Kevin sat down to record their longest episode in quite some time, but it's an important one as they discuss Netflix's Mindhunter, a show where David Fincher is featured prominently as a director and creative force. 

They go over both seasons over nearly three hours and cover the good and the bad. They also determine whether the show truly was Canceled Too Soon.

Jerome & Kevin Present - Cancelled Too Soon: Mindhunter

On the day of their interview with James Roberts, Matt discovered he'd been sitting on a goldmine of juicy secrets concerning original plans for Lost Light. With James' blessing, we're breaking them down now.

From minor tidbits to major revelations, we pull back the curtain a little on what might have been had Lost Light not been cut short. Plus some of our own speculation of course. 

If this whets your appetite, make sure to pick up the final volumes of James' notebooks in 2024, which will go into even greater detail.

And that's it! Podcast over. Thank you for joining us for our Transformers journey. If you'd like to keep listening to our podcasts hijinks, make sure to subscribe to Untitled BoJack Horseman Project, available everywhere you get podcasts NOW.

Outro Music: 'This Is Why We Fight' (The Decemberists Cover) - Saskia Parks

More (and Less) Than Meets the Eye

More (And Less!) Than Meets the Eye - Epilogue: Lost Light Cut Plans & Alternate Ending

BoJack has a daughter?!? Ruh-roh! Unpacking some secret Horseman family history definitely won't unleash new levels of trauma on our cast! Probably... Maybe.... Hmm....

Meanwhile Mr. Peanutbutter is running for Governor of California, Diane is struggling with her thoughts (and prayers), Princess Carolyn has some big family and career decisions to make, and Todd has some bold ideas for better business.

As always, Ben tries to recall the plot of every episode from memory, the hosts pick their two favourite episodes for a deep dive, we break down the new characters joining the show, and take a stab at the always tricky tongue twisters!

Untitled Bojack Horseman Project

Untitled BoJack Horseman Project: Episode 4

Bojack has landed the lead role in WhatTimeIsItRightNow.Com's prestige TV drama, Philbert, but it turns out a chaotic production and prescription pain pills aren't good for a drug addict with an extensive history of Terrible Deeds.

Elsewhere, Diane and Mr. Peanutbutter respond to their break-up in very different ways, Princess Carolyn is desperately trying to adopt a child and keep her agency afloat, and Todd has created a delightful monstrosity.

Untitled BoJack Horseman Project: Episode 5

Cancelled Too Soon concludes with a show that was renewed for a final season that never was. What ended up being the last season of the show saw the GLOW television show transformed into the GLOW Vegas residency show. 

Jerome and Kevin talk about the continued balancing act of a large cast, the uneven nature of the season, parallel age gapped relationship stories, what they believe is the best episode of the entire series, and once again give the cast their well-earned flowers. They then discuss the show's untimely cancellation, what was to come in Season 4, and some postmortem comments from the cast and crew.

Canceled Too Soon GLOW Season 3

They released it in two parts, so we're talkin' about it in two parts. Deal with it!

BoJack is in rehab, Diane is in Chicago, Mr Peanutbutter is in hot water of his own making and Princess Carolyn is really not doing so well juggling work and her new child. Plus Todd's complicated family dynamic is at least revealed.

Is the part one/part two thing ever called for? Would this have been better as two longer seasons or one truncated one? Was it even time to end the show at all? Let's find out!

Untitled BoJack Horseman Project: Episode 6

BoJack's turned his life around and has finally found happiness and we're sure that won't immediately implode causing him to lose everything and everyone near and dear to him. No way!

We debate if 'The View from Halfway Down' deserves its litany of plaudits, discuss how well they 'landed the plane' and wonder what the show might have looked like if they'd gotten two full seasons as originally planned.

Plus a whole portion on the Community movie, obviously!

Untitled BoJack Horseman Project: Episode 7

The Detroit Pistons: Catch the Fever!

Nearly 8 years ago Mike & Matt dropped their first ever podcast reviewing X-Men. Since then Reel World podcasting grew and added more shows and hosts, but it's now finally time to bring things to an end... of sorts.

We wouldn't think of a more appropriate finale than to have the original hosts re-reviewing their first movie, and looking at how dramatically different superhero movies (and just blockbuster movies in general) have changed over the years.

Reel World Podcasting Finale (X-Men 1 Again!)

Hey remember when we brought our regular podcasting to a close 6 months ago by returning to the original X-Men movie? Well Disney decided to mine nostalgia for engagement too so we felt compelled to review their work.

Wolverine is back! Deadpool is in the MCU now! Cameos galore! A tribute to the Fox Marvel continuity! And yes, FULL SPOILERS on all of it.

(When Matt recommended 'Ultimate X-Force' he OF COURSE meant 'Uncanny X-Force', but you all knew that already!)

X-Cellent Adventures - Episode 20: Deadpool & Wolverine

(Pretend you're hearing this joke for the first time) After dusting off X-Cellent Adventures to review Deadpool & Wolverine, Mike & Matt just couldn't quite put it back to bed yet without cleaning up some unfinished X-Men business. That's right, it's the third season of Legion!

We summarise the events so far, discuss THAT episode, the ending, David's journey, the shrunken cast, Noah Hawley's career and the X-Men franchise in general.

X-Cellent Adventures - Episode 21: Legion (Season 3)

Somehow, Mike & Matt have returned to Gotham because DC decided to make the first new Batman cartoon in over a decade. 

They discuss the tone of the show, the big creative swings, the villains, Batman himself, the possible future of the series and of course the career of John Vernon.

The Tape Crusaders - Episode 20: Batman: Caped Crusader

Kevin Ford is a Fantastic Four superfan who had never seen any of the theatrically released F4 Movies... until now! Each week Matt Waters guides him through uncharted territory as they rate the movies and try to build an all-star cast.

Starting with the only Fantastic Four Kevin had actually seen, we talk about the infamous low-budget production to figure out what works in spite of the difficulties, and what was dead on arrival. Plus some discussion of the 'Doomed!' documentary.

Fantastic Fouray - Episode 1: The Fantastic Four (1994) (Unreleased)

Kevin Ford is a Fantastic Four superfan who had never seen any of the theatrically released F4 Movies… until now! Each week Matt Waters guides him through uncharted territory as they rate the movies and try to build an all-star cast.


Time to finally rip off the band-aid as Kevin at last experiences the first theatrically released F4 film. How does it align with his memories and expectations of the trailers from 20 years ago? Is anyone here worthy of the All-Star nod? Why is Jessica Alba naked? Only one way to find out!

Fantastic Fouray – Episode 2: Fantastic Four (2005)

Kevin Ford is a Fantastic Four superfan who had never seen any of the theatrically released F4 Movies… until now! Each week Matt Waters guides him through uncharted territory as they rate the movies and try to build an all-star cast.


What does the iconic Silver Surfer add to the mix with our returning cast? Does Mark Frost hate his wife? Why are we talking about Party Down and Transformers? Only one way to find out!

Fantastic Fouray - Episode 3: Rise of the Silver Surfer

Kevin Ford is a Fantastic Four superfan who had never seen any of the theatrically released F4 Movies… until now! Each week Matt Waters guides him through uncharted territory as they rate the movies and try to build an all-star cast.


With 'First Steps' releasing this week we figured it only made sense to dive into one of the most infamous superhero films ever released. SEO, baby! From the director's on-set behaviour to rushed reshoots to ill-advised sources of inspiration there's surely nothing positive to say about this film.... right?!?

Fantastic Fouray - Episode 4: FANT4STIC

Kevin Ford is a Fantastic Four superfan who had never seen any of the theatrically released F4 Movies… until now! Each week Matt Waters guides him through uncharted territory as they rate the movies and try to build an all-star cast.


And so we've come... to the eeeeend oooof the roooaaad....


Ahem. Sorry. Yes, the podcast is over already as we have completed the journey of Fantastic 4 films that currently exist. Do we finally have our first 'Reed'? How uncomfortable can Matt make everyone with oversharing?  How have Mel Gibson and Jon Voight come up??? Come find out!

Fantastic Fouray - Episode 5: The Fantastic Four: First Steps

In the debut episode of Mike & Matt's X-Cellent Adventure they take a look at where it all started for the X-Men Cinematic Universe, the 2000 blockbuster, X-Men!

X-Cellent Adventures Episode 1 - X-Men

Against all odds Mike & Matt made it to two episodes! To celebrate the occasion they decided to treat themselves to the undisputed best film of the whole franchise! That's right, it's all downhill from here folks! Strap in!

X-Cellent Adventures Episode 2 - X-2

X-Men: The Last Stand has a truly abysmal reputation but slightly above average reviews and is among the biggest money earners in the franchise. Confused? Fear not, true believers! Your old buddies Mike & Matt are here to get to the bottom of this whole mess once and for all!

X-Cellent Adventures Episode 3 - X-Men: The Last Stand

Wolverine may not be able to die, but he's pretty determined to kill this franchise! Mike & Matt return to tackle the first X-Men solo adventure and cannot agree on whether or not it's worse than The Last Stand. Listen and help decide, won't you?

Mike & Matt's X-Cellent Adventures

X-Cellent Adventures Episode 4 - X-Men Origins: Wolverine

After the dark, dark times of The Last Stand and Origins: Wolverine, X-Men is back with a bang with the most outright fun film of the franchise, First Class! Join a jubilant Mike Thomas and cheerful Matt Waters as they sing the praises of an X-Men film again!

X-Cellent Adventures Episode 5 - X-Men: First Class

Featuring background on Marvel's formation of its own film studio, the state of superhero movies in 2008, the history of Iron Man in comic books and of course a tonne of thoughts and info about the film itself. Plus niche quotes from beloved cancelled sitcoms!

Marvellous Journey - Episode 1: Iron Man

Featuring background on Marvel's decision to reboot The Hulk, the Edward Norton drama, a brief history of The Hulk in comic books and of course a tonne of thoughts and info about the film itself. Plus Matt totally mistakes Black Widow and Scarlet Witch. What a fake geek boy.

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Marvellous Journey - Episode 2: Incredible Hulk

Featuring notes on Marvel's first sequel as well as their first major recasting. There's even a script this time! Ben & Matt wax lyrical about the MCU's first truly great villain... also Mickey Rourke is here. Last one to invent an element is a rotten egg!

Marvellous Journey - Episode 3: Iron Man 2

Featuring notes and opinions on one of the more divisive films in the MCU. Matt has definitely chosen his bridge to die on. Also, full disclosure, there's a pretty poor edit in this episode inserting material recorded separately. If you spot it you win the no prize.

Marvellous Journey - Episode 4: Thor

What more objective source to talk about a symbol of America than two young Brits? Ben & Matt are here with a tonne of notes about the tumultuous history of Captain America on film, a brief history lesson on the character's interesting background in comic books and a TONNE of praise for the cast as per usual. 

Cap is a sub.

Marvellous Journey - Episode 5: Captain America: The First Avenger

The Reel World presents 'Ben & Matt's Marvellous Journey', a weekly podcast chronicling the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe culminating in the 10 year anniversary and 'Avengers: Infinity War.'

Episode 13: 'Captain America: Civil War'

It had all been building to this... The battle lines are drawn and one of the greatest superhero movies of all time ended up coming out the other side. Whose side are you on? Cap's obviously, because you're not an inhuman monster.

Marvellous Journey - Episode 13: Captain America: Civil War

Mike Thomas, Matt Waters, Ben Phillips, Kevin Ford, Jerome Cusson and more bring you shows covering a plethora of films and TV shows, including Lost, Adventure Time, Game of Thrones, Firefly and even superhero movies, because nobody else is talking about those! Where else could you hope to find a 90-minute critical discussion of Brokeback Mountain and a dump truck of trivia on Mission: Impossible II in the same feed?

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