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.Por Mike Thomas & Matt Waters

(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'…

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 o…

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 …

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 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 ev…

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 relati…

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…

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 ma…

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 episod…

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 tr…

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 pi…

It's finally time for the Cancelled Too Soon series to come to an end. What better way to do so then for Jerome and Kevin to discuss the very topic that started their podcasting relationship - professional wrestling? Today's episode marks the first part of the Cancelled Too Soon finale, discussing Season 1 of Netflix's GLOW. First, there's talks of…

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 som…

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 trul…

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 Empur…

Just because the crew of the Lost Light appear to be dead, doesn't mean this is the end! Death? Sparkeaters? Infinites? An Evil Alliance of Past Foes? A Planet-Sized Transformer? Unknowable Ancient Beings Trying to Eat the Universe? Pfft. How about a challenge next time?!?It's also NOT the end of this podcast, as next week we will be joined by Jame…

Last month, it was all about who drew penises on cars. This month, it's about identifying the turd burglar. Jerome and Kevin explore the second season of American Vandal, an ambitious eight episodes with a lot on its mind. Find out whether this is something truly different or a crappier version of season one.…

The movie part of our journey is finally at an end as we discuss the awkward fit of the Maximals into what is clearly a soft Transformers reboot... or should that be the awkward fit of the Transformers into what is clearly a Beast Wars movie? Plus mileage on Pete Davidson as Mirage, some sad Peter Cullen truths, the return of blah human protagonist…

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.Por Mike Thomas & Matt Waters

For ten weeks we have suffered, but at long last it's time for an Actually Good movie! We could tell you about our discussion of Travis Knight's rap career, the much-lauded opening, John Cena's character shift, our mildly heated 80s nostalgia debate and how much they get out of no-name villains...But really, The Thing Is... He's Just A Lil Guy.…

The end is in sight as we discuss the final issues of More Than Meets The Eye ahead of its revamp. Don't let that knowledge take the drama out of the crew's impending death though! Love Triangles, Big Returns, Long Term Continuity and Cute Animals with Dark Pasts... truly this episode has it all!Por Mike Thomas & Matt Waters

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 C…

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 FlowersPlus Ben tries to break Matt by mentioning too many characters from books we aren't reading.If you're reading/watchin…

Time to dust off one of our favourite debates on this podcast network: Is it worse to be Boring or Bad?Michael Bay submits his evidence to the latest hearing, Age of Extinction, which literally has another movie tacked onto the back of it. Hard to believe a movie could be Bad OR Boring when it features Dinobots, Bounty Hunters and Stanley Tucci, bu…

Be not afraid of the huge number of issues covered in this episode, as a big chunk of it belongs to Dark Cybertron, the mostly irrelevant crossover event we break down in under 10 minutes.On either side of that we discuss Huge Secrets about Magnus & Skids, Pharma's horrifying antics, a mockery of a trial, the Lost Light's new crew members, and the …

Jerome and Kevin are back this month as they will be spending the rest of the year looking at a number of Netflix shows that were cancelled too soon. This month is the first month of American Vandal. They will discuss who really drew the dicks and how much that mattered in the first place.Por Mike Thomas & Matt Waters

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 o…

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 MoonTwo weeks: Issues 17-33 (Dark Cybertron entirely optional!)Outro music - 'This is Why We Fight' - Saskia Parks (The…

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 MoonPor Mike Thomas & Matt Waters

Jerome and Kevin are back to discuss the final season of HBO's second most important 2023 show that's ending, Barry. They discuss Bill Hader's directing, two stand-out performances among the supporting cast, and whether the story was finished well.Por Mike Thomas & Matt Waters

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/MALTMTEOutro music: 'Thi…

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…

"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…

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 …

Party Down became a cult classic after its cancellation in 2010. For many years, an occasional comment gave fans hope for a movie or TV show resurgence, and it finally came to be in 2023. Jerome and Kevin host their first addendum to the Cancelled Too Soon, covering the six episode revival of our favorite show about catering. The good, the bad, the…

Hey, you know that segment we do at the end of every episode where we debate if an actor belongs on our list of top performances? And you know how we never actually read the list out anymore because it's become too long? And you know how we've ended up with a BUNCH of spare picks this year? Well, it's time for some tidying up!…

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.Por Mike Thomas & Matt Waters

In which we discuss Marvel's first 'Special', the complex comic history of two relatively obscure characters, commitment to the genre and get into an intense debate about whether Gael Garcia Bernal belongs on our All-Marvel list. Plus Ben REALLY wants you to read Nextwave.Por Mike Thomas & Matt Waters

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…

In which we discuss the internet’s favourite MCU show, Marvel’s struggles with commitment to a genre, yet more dodgy CGI, the great version of this show hiding within and of course everyone’s favourite horn-head (now with extra emphasis on the horn).Por Mike Thomas & Matt Waters

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.…

In which we discuss the monumental shift in how television works over the last 15 years, the twisty turny creator intent for Kamala Khan, the ways in which Marvel can't help but meddle with a good thing, and sing the praises of Iman Vellani.Por Mike Thomas & Matt Waters

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, Marvel's stunt casting problems and do our best to tac…

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!Por Mike Thomas & Matt Waters

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 a…

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

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!Por Mike Thomas & Matt Waters

So here we are. After 100 films, it's the end of the road for There Will Be Movies... for now. In an effort to go out with a bang, Ben and Matt recorded in person for the first time and invited a special guest in the form of Ben's partner Alex, leading to some fun bickering about When Harry Met Sally.Music courtesy of Goldblume.…

Jerome and Kevin are back again to discuss the second and sadly final season of the HBO show, Togetherness. Their final podcast of 2022 discusses the highs and lows of all the relationships. Stay tuned to find out what's next for the podcast as they enter a new year.Por Mike Thomas & Matt Waters