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

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

A new podcast has joined The Reel World! Kevin Ford and Ben Lundy have jumped aboard to cover the television phenomenon LOST.

From Broadcast Depth - A Lost Podcast

Jerome Cusson and Brian DaBrain review a different superhero movie each week and decide if it belongs in the vaunted Pantheon or the so-called Pile of Shame

The Superhero Pantheon

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

Behold the one and only director to be featured on all three volumes of the podcast: Kathryn Bigelow. We talk authenticity, homoerotic tension and Matt learns in real time that The Fast & The Furious was a remake of Point Break but tries to pretend he already knew,

Music courtesy of Goldblume.

There Will Be Movies - Episode 54: Point Break

Jerome and Kevin return this month to discuss another comedy, IFC's Brockmire. They break the first season down and discuss podcasts. Just remember. It's like the radio, but it's not on the radio.

Jerome & Kevin Present: Brockmire (Season 1)

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 present 25 of their favourite movies from the 1990s.

Finally, we discuss the most exhilarating movie of 1999 to feature a tense office cubicle chase scene... that's right, it's Mike Judge's live action feature film debut, Office Space!

Music courtesy of Goldblume.

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There Will Be Movies - Episode 73: Office Space

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

It took us 23 episodes to finally step into the world of 90s World Cinema, with Pedro Almodóvar's All About My Mother. Come for the discussion of gender and sexuality, stay for an in depth exploration of one of the host's university degree.

Music courtesy of Goldblume.

There Will Be Movies - Episode 74: All About My Mother

The first question you might ask is why an audio clip from South Park is the open of the show. Well, that explanation and the greatness of Freaks and Geeks are on the docket this month. It's a new year and a new theme. 

Jerome and Kevin will explore a number of shows that didn't get their proper due in their time but have gone on to become cult hits. Fittingly, they start with one of the biggest and most important shows that fall under this category.

Jerome & Kevin Present - Cancelled Too Soon: Freaks And Geeks

Ben & Matt continue their Marvel-lous (and never-ending) Journey through the history of the MCU.

Their look back at 2021 begins with Marvel's first proper adventure into the medium of television, and boy is there a lot of television involved! They talk the gimmick, the cast, future ramifications and have a difficult call to make with their All-Marvel actors list.

Marvellous Journey - Episode 27: WandaVision

Ben & Matt continue their Marvel-lous (and never-ending) Journey through the history of the MCU.

The last of Marvel's forays into television in 2021 of course means a discussion of Bumblebee, the Jeremy Renner App, Hawaiian Shirt Blastoise and a dog solving a murder.

Marvellous Journey - Episode 33: Hawkeye

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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!

Music courtesy of Goldblume.

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.

Martin Scorsese in the 80's? Obviously it's time to talk about Robert De Niro! And stand-up comedy! And boxing! Oh... well, two out of three ain't bad! Yes, we chose Rupert Pupkin over Jake LaMotta. Feel free to yell about it.

Music courtesy of Goldblume.

There Will Be Movies - Episode 82: The King of Comedy

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.

We did a great job of covering for some behind the scenes drama surrounding this pick. Nothing but professional discussion of manslaughter, blackface and a deep dive into stocks.

Music courtesy of Goldblume.

There Will Be Movies - Episode 83: Trading Places

Jerome and Kevin say farewell to Omaha, Albuquerque, and everywhere in between with the final episode of Reel Bad. 

In covering the back half of the final season of Better Call Saul, the duo discusses the choices made regarding characters' fates, new cast members and re-cast characters, whether the finale was satisfying, and their overall thoughts on the Series. 

There's also talks of the current state of television now versus when the show started, and much more, as The Reel World closes the book on the Breaking Bad universe.

Reel Bad - A Breaking Bad Podcast: Episode 14 (Better Call Saul Season 6 Pt. 2)

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.

Two white guys talking about how much they love Ghostbusters? On a podcast?! Whatever next? Well, listen carefully and you can hear Matt playing defence to preserve his final joke. And maybe you'll have fun along the way!

Music courtesy of Goldblume.

There Will Be Movies - Episode 84: Ghostbusters

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.

Apologies again for the Gremlins in the audio, but it's only fitting as we discuss the deep lore of the chaotic critters, and get very silly with voice acting trivia. References!

Music courtesy of Goldblume.

There Will Be Movies - Episode 85: Gremlins

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

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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.

Astonishingly this was Ben's first time with one the most iconic movies of the 80s and he certainly has some thoughts for unapologetic superfan Matt to parse.

Music courtesy of Goldblume

There Will Be Movies - Episode 88: The Breakfast Club

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 knew this day was coming when we announced an 80's volume... It's time to Play With the Boys.

Music courtesy of Goldblume

There Will Be Movies - Episode 90: Top Gun

It's time once again for The Reel World's two superhero podcasts to cross the streams, as Ben, Matt, Jerome & Brian break down Phase 4 of the MCU and answer some burning questions.

Plus the ever-chaotic combined rankings of every movie and show. Enjoy the madness!

Marvellous Journey/Superhero Pantheon Crossover 2023: MCU Phase 4

In which we discuss how things could change so dramatically when running it back with the same creative vision, the transparency of Marvel making things up as they go, the ongoing visual effects crisis, whether Christian Bale deserves an All-Marvel nod and the awkward fit of trying to tell two stories in one.

Marvellous Journey - Episode 38: Thor Love & Thunder

"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)

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

All aboard the Oscar Train, because against all odds BoJack is in the running for Best Actor! We meet his ruthless publicist, Ana Spanakopita, Todd's ex-girlfriend, Emily, Princess Carolyn's new boyfriend, Ralph, and the enigmatic Cuddlywhiskers.

Some minor disagreement when comparing Seasons 2 and 3, but as always we select our two favourite episodes, Ben tries to remember all the plots without any notes and we take a stab at the litany of tongue-twisters.

Untitled Bojack Horseman Project

Untitled Bojack Horseman Project - Episode 3

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: 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

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

The Reel World's Superhero Pantheon and Ben & Matt's Marvellous Journey combine forces once again to preview the upcoming Avengers: Endgame. There are updated MCU rankings to discuss, a new wager to make and of course some burning questions about the movie and the future of Marvel and DC... as well as some spirited debate about the results of last year's bet.

Avengers: Endgame Preview

Ben Phillips & Matt Waters just won’t stop podcasting, which is fitting given the title of this mini-series devoted to Damon Lindelof’s TV continuation of the most acclaimed comic book of all time.

Somehow, someway our journey has reached its terminus. The table has been set, all the key players are finally together, TWO separate maniacal plans are afoot, and against all odds all roads lead to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Did anyone do it thirty five minutes ago? Will anyone refuse to compromise? Will Lube Man's identity be revealed?! Find out for the last time.

Episode Covered:
An Almost Religious Awe

Nothing Ever Ends

Nothing Ever Ends - A Watchmen Podcast: Episode 6

Jerome and Kevin are back for the first of two episodes this month. They discuss the greatness of Better Call Saul, season four, a season that sees both Jimmy McGill and Mike Ehrmantraut break bad while Gus Fring tightens his grip on the New Mexico drug scene. Somehow this episode is less than two hours.

Reel Bad - A Breaking Bad Podcast: Episode 11 (Better Call Saul Season 4)

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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