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

Ben & Matt are back for another year and the vibes are absolutely rancid as they're forced to pick the bones of Moon Knight once again. 

From their love of the character in the comics to the production's many baffling decisions, it's a pretty intense episode for sure... Welcome back everyone!

Ben and Matt's Marvelous Journey

Marvelous Journey - Episode 35 - Moon Knight

Wonderfalls was one of many victims of the FOX Network's impatience in the early 2000s, cancelled after just one season. Kevin, a fan of the show for many years, discusses with Jerome, a first time viewer, the disadvantages the show had going into it and how it went into survival mode after just one episode, as well as how it is very much a product of its time. 

A broad overview of what Jerome considers to be "the weirdest show they've watched to date" steers the conversation into thoughts on the show's concept, the main cast (including a reverse introduction to two actors previously talked about in other shows), its ties to the Whedonverse, alternate casting and future plans, and if another season was warranted. Somehow, The Simpsons and Star Trek are also briefly discussed.

Jerome & Kevin Present - Cancelled Too Soon: Wonderfalls

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

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

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

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

For years Ben & Matt’s podcasting White Whale has been BoJack Horseman and now it’s finally time to get stuck in as they introduce the show in general and break down Season One.

We meet our core cast, establish some regular segments, discuss how long it takes to get into the debut season and get into our favourite episode… which may be a surprise pick.

Untitled Bojack Horseman Project

Untitled BoJack Horseman Project: Episode 1

BoJack’s book is a hit, and so is this podcast! Okay one of those things is true. BoJack films his dream movie, Mr. Peanutbutter has a new hit show, Diane takes down a beloved public figure, Princess Carolyn starts her own agency and Todd wins big in copyright court.

We break down the new recurring characters and surprisingly big name cameos, Ben tries to remember the plot of every episode, we each pick a favourite episode, and of course try to tackle some tongue twisters.

Untitled Bojack Horseman Projecct

Untitled BoJack Horseman Project: Episode 2

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 - 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

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

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

Just when you thought First Class had saved the franchise, your old pal Logan is back to stink up the joint in his second solo outing! Hugh Jackman finally gets his wish and takes Wolverine to Japan in an absolute snooze-fest. Can Mike & Matt get more than 10 minutes of earnest discussion out of it? Well the run-time should reveal the answer to that mystery, but you should still give it a listen!

X-Cellent Adventures Episode 6 - The Wolverine

It's such a shame that it's so difficult to find opinions about this film online. Luckily, Mike & Matt just so happen to have a podcast series dedicated to covering every film in the Spider-Man franchise! We hope you enjoy Matt blabbering on and on and on about comic book characters he likes and Mike feeling depressed about the current and future state of superhero movies!

The Reel World Podcast

Big Spideas - Episode 5: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

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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