Episodes

ROJ-020: “The People vs. Ticks” with Deanna Rooney 22.10.2020 1:06:53

‘Habeas Corpus From Hell 2020’ creeps on as Deanna Rooney (“Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return”) defends the 1993 direct-to-video creature feature “Ticks.” *** Prosecutor: Robb Maynard. Defense: Deanna Rooney. Presiding: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: W...

ROJ-019: “The People vs. Scream” with Scott Weitz 15.10.2020 1:29:50

‘Habeas Corpus From Hell 2020’ keeps on trucking as Scott Weitz ("Dread of Night Radio Theatre") prosecutes the 1996 Wes Craven slasher “Scream.” *** Prosecutor: Scott Weitz. Defense: Ben Haslar. Presiding: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Robb Maynard. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. Chec...

ROJ-018: “The People vs. Tusk” with Galen Howard 08.10.2020 1:17:50

Galen Howard (“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”) joins the court to arraign the 2014 Kevin Smith horror-comedy “Tusk.” *** Prosecutor: Galen Howard. Defense: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Presiding: The Honorable Dylan D. Defense. Jurors: Ben Haslar, Robb Maynard, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

ROJ-017: “The People vs. The Omega Man” with Frank Dietz 01.10.2020 1:27:59

Frank Dietz (“I Hate Kids”) joins the court to prosecute the 1971 Charlton Heston flick “The Omega Man.” *** Prosecutor: Frank Dietz. Defense: Ben Haslar. Presiding: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Robb Maynard. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

ROJ-016: “The People vs. Showgirls” with Paige Johnson-Brown, Jeffrey McHale, Lorry Kikta, Liesel Hanson and Kirk R. Thatcher 24.09.2020 2:06:39

Paige Johnson-Brown (“Irrevery”) defends Paul Verhoeven’s NC-17 rated drama “Showgirls,” joined by witnesses Jeffrey McHale (“You Don’t Nomi”) and Lorry Kikta (Film Threat), and special guest jurors Liesel Hanson (“Happy Hunting”) and Kirk R. Thatcher (“Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home”). It’s THE SHOWGIRLS SUPER SWEET SIXTEEN SPECTACULAR! *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Paige Johnson-B...

ROJ-015: “The Royal Tenenbaums vs. Moonrise Kingdom” with Daralyn Kelleher 17.09.2020 1:19:55

Comedian Daralyn Kelleher joins the court as we pit two Wes Anderson films head-to-head: “The Royal Tenenbaums” and “Moonrise Kingdom.” *** “The Royal Tenenbaums”: Daralyn Kelleher. "Moonrise Kingdom": Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Presiding: The Honorable Judge Wanamaker. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ben Haslar, Robb Maynard. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Th...

ROJ-014: “The People vs. Faces in the Dark” with Larry Blamire 10.09.2020 1:11:22

Larry Blamire (“The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra”) appears on behalf of the 1960 British thriller “Faces in the Dark.” *** Prosecutor: Robb Maynard. Defense: Larry Blamire. Presiding: The Honorable Ben the Magnanimous. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

ROJ-013: “The People vs. The Village” with Bobby LePire 03.09.2020 1:34:00

Bobby LePire (Film Threat) defends M. Night Shyamalan’s “The Village.” *** Prosecutor: Ben Haslar. Defense: Bobby LePire. Presiding: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Robb Maynard. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

ROJ-012: “The People vs. Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within” with Kevin Caliber 27.08.2020 1:22:45

Kevin Caliber (“Job Guys”) joins the court as we indict “Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within.” *** Prosecutor: Robb Maynard. Defense: Ben Haslar. Presiding: The Honorable Dylan D. Defense. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Kevin Caliber. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

ROJ-011: “The People vs. X-Men: Dark Phoenix” with Derik Boik 20.08.2020 1:30:18

Derik Boik appears on behalf of the X-Men film “Dark Phoenix.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Derik Boik. Presiding: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Ben Haslar, Robb Maynard. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

ROJ-010: “The People vs. The Wicker Man (2006)” with Frank Conniff and Trace Beaulieu 13.08.2020 50:49

On this week’s episode, Frank Conniff and Trace Beaulieu (Mystery Science Theater 3000, The Mads Are Back) join the court to help us prosecute the 2006 Nicolas Cage film “The Wicker Man,” and discuss their upcoming online riff of 1959’s “The Tingler.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Robb Maynard. Presiding: The Honorable Ben Haslar. Jurors: Frank Conniff, Trace Beaulieu, Ryan Luis Rod...

ROJ-009: “The People vs. The Shape of Water” with Liesel Hanson 06.08.2020 1:15:18

Liesel Hanson (“Happy Hunting”) indicts Guillermo del Toro’s “The Shape of Water.” *** Prosecutor: Liesel Hanson. Defense: Ben Haslar. Presiding: The Honorable Dylan D. Defense. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Robb Maynard. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

ROJ-008: “The People vs. The Avengers (1998)” with Matthew J. Elliott 30.07.2020 1:06:12

Matthew J. Elliott (Rifftrax) defends the comedy spy flick “The Avengers (1998).” *** Prosecutor: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Defense: Matthew J. Elliott. Presiding: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ben Haslar, Robb Maynard. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

ROJ-007: “The People vs. The House That Jack Built” with Lorry Kikta 23.07.2020 1:24:24

Lorry Kikta (Film Threat) appears on behalf of Lars von Trier’s “The House That Jack Built.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Lorry Kikta. Presiding: The Honorable Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Ben Haslar, Robb Maynard. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

ROJ-006: “Wonder Woman vs. Captain Marvel” with Nicki from Trivial Theater 16.07.2020 1:18:54

It’s a superheroic face-off as Nicki from Trivial Theater represents “Wonder Woman” against the MCU’s “Captain Marvel.” *** “Wonder Woman”: Nicki from Trivial Theater. “Captain Marvel”: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Presiding: The Honorable Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender, Robb Maynard. What did you think of the verdict?

ROJ-005: “Jackie Brown vs. Inglourious Basterds” with Jesi Taylor Cruz 09.07.2020 1:41:24

Two Tarantino films go head-to-head when Jesi Taylor Cruz (poet, philosopher) represents “Jackie Brown” against “Inglourious Basterds.” *** “Jackie Brown”: Jesi Taylor Cruz. “Inglourious Basterds”: Robb Maynard. Presiding: The Honorable Dylan D. Defense. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender. What did you think of the verdict?

ROJ-004: “The People vs. Fight Club” with Kevin Caliber 02.07.2020 1:25:14

Kevin Caliber (“Future Man”) indicts David Fincher's “Fight Club.” ROJ-004: “The People vs. Fight Club” Prosecutor: Kevin Caliber Defense: Dylan J. Schlender Presiding: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Ben Haslar, Robb Maynard What did you think of the verdict?

ROJ-003: “The People vs. Return of the Living Dead Part II” with Addison Binek 25.06.2020 1:14:55

On this week’s episode, Addison Binek (“Roastmasterpiece Theatre”) appears to defend the zombie comedy sequel “Return of the Living Dead Part II.” ROJ-003: “The People vs. Return of the Living Dead Part II” Pros: Ben Haslar Defense: Addison Binek Presiding: The Honorable Maynard Bangs Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Robb Maynard What did you think of the verdict?

ROJ-002: “The People vs. Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan” with Graham Skipper 18.06.2020 1:04:34

On this week’s episode, Graham Skipper (“Re-Animator: The Musical”), joined by special surprise witness Brian Collins (“Birth. Movies. Death”), defend the much-maligned slasher sequel “Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan.” ROJ-002: “The People vs. Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan” Pros: Ryan Luis Rodriguez Defense: Graham Skipper Presiding: The Honorable Judge Wanamake...

ROJ-001: “The People vs. Casino Royale (1967)” with Kirk R. Thatcher 11.06.2020 1:11:14

On the debut episode of the Reels of Justice, Kirk R. Thatcher (“Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home”) appears on behalf of the 007 spoof “Casino Royale (1967).” ROJ-001: “The People vs. Casino Royale (1967)” Appearing for the Prosecution: Robb Maynard Appearing for the Defense: Kirk R. Thatcher Presiding Judge: The Honorable Ben The Great Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Ben Haslar What...