Episodes

ROJ-213: “The People vs. A View to a Kill” with Matt Sherman and Andrew McNess 08.09.2022 1:00:12

This week, Matt Sherman (“James Bond Fan Events”) breaks out his best Walken impression against author Andrew McNess ("The Shark is Always There: Navigating 'Jaws: The Revenge'") as the court arraigns the 1985 Bond film “A View to a Kill.” *** Prosecutor: Matt Sherman. Defense: Andrew McNess. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar.. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan...

ROJ-212: “The People vs. The Adventures of Ford Fairlane” with Lou Perez 01.09.2022 1:04:06

Yo! Snapperhead! Author/comedian Lou Perez (“That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore”) returns to the court this week to defend the 1990 Andrew Dice Clay vehicle, “The Adventures of Ford Fairlane.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Lou Perez. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher....

ROJ-211: “The People vs. Vampire’s Kiss” with Galen Howard 25.08.2022 1:05:27

The court goes a little batty when Galen Howard (“The Book of Boba Fett”) takes on the horrible, horrible job of defending the 1988 Nic Cage film, “Vampire’s Kiss.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Galen Howard. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme:...

ROJ-210: “The People vs. Malignant” with Chris Gersbeck 18.08.2022 1:04:59

The court turns itself around when Chris Gersbeck (“Dumb Industries”) climbs the walls to defend the 2021 horror film “Malignant.” *** Prosecutor: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Defense: Chris Gersbeck. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the...

ROJ-209: “The People vs. Rawhead Rex” with Billy Ray Brewton 11.08.2022 1:05:03

The court rocks out with our proverbial cocks out when Billy Ray Brewton (“The Incinerator Podcast”) defends the 1986 phallic folk horror film, “Rawhead Rex.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Billy Ray Brewton. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT G...

ROJ-208: “The Manchurian Candidate (1962) vs. The Ipcress File” with Jeremy Black 04.08.2022 54:39

Someone finally washes our dirty minds when Jeremy Black returns to the court as we set 1962’s “The Manchurian Candidate” against the British espionage film, “The Ipcress File.” *** “The Manchurian Candidate (1962)”: Big Ben Haslar. “The Ipcress File”: Jeremy Black. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza....

ROJ-207: “The People vs. Footloose (2011)” with Cinema Recall 28.07.2022 1:05:00

Everybody cuts loose this week, when The Vern and Ashley Jirak (“Cinema Recall” Podcast) angrily dance into the courtroom to defend the 2011 remake of “Footloose.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: The Vern. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ashley Jirak, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden....

ROJ-206: “The People vs. F9: The Fast Saga” with Simeon Goodson 21.07.2022 57:00

It’s all about family this week when Simeon Goodson (“Whats Really Good Tho”) puts the pedal to the metal to defend the 2021 high-octane action film, “F9: The Fast Saga.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Simeon Goodson. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Origina...

ROJ-205: “The People vs. Avengers: Infinity War” with Phillip Mottaz 14.07.2022 1:02:54

Dread it, run from it, this week’s episode arrives all the same when author Phillip Mottaz (“The Murderous Haircut of the Mayor of Bel Air”) tries to snap out the MCU’s 2018 epic, “Avengers: Infinity War.” *** Prosecutor: Phillip Mottaz. Defense: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Pr...

ROJ-204: “The People vs. Spider-Man 3” with Nathaniel Jonsson 07.07.2022 1:03:22

We have a great responsibility this week, but not much power, when Nathaniel Jonsson (“At The Devils Ball Podcast”) web-slings into the court to defend 2007’s “Spider-Man 3.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Nathaniel Jonsson. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher....

ROJ-203: “The People vs. The Spy Who Loved Me” with Frieda Toth 30.06.2022 1:03:06

Nobody does it better than author Frieda Toth (“James Bond, Route 9 and Me”) when she sets her sights on the 1977 film adaptation of 007’s “The Spy Who Loved Me.” *** Prosecutor: Frieda Toth. Defense: Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Gold...

ROJ-202: “The People vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III” with Graham Skipper 23.06.2022 58:08

This week, the court gets totally tubular when Graham Skipper (“VFW”) defends 1993’s time traveling family feature, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Graham Skipper. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Gold...

ROJ-201: “Death on the Nile (1978) vs. Death on the Nile (2022)” with Jeremy Black 16.06.2022 1:06:53

We start Season Three off right when Jeremy Black helps us pit the 1978 adaptation of Agatha Christie’s “Death on the Nile” against its 2022 counterpart. *** “Death on the Nile (1978)”: Dylan J. Schlender. “Death on the Nile (2022)”: Jeremy Black. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatc...

ROJ-153: “The People vs. Barb Wire” with Yvonne Freese and Conor McGiffin 09.06.2022 1:09:34

This week, on a very special Season Finale of the Reels of Justice, Yvonne Freese and Conor McGiffin (“Mystery Science Theater 3000”) call each other Babe repeatedly as they debate the merits of the 1996 Pamela Anderson vehicle “Barb Wire.” *** Prosecutor: Conor McGiffin. Defense: Yvonne Freese. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. **...

ROJ-152: “The People vs. Octopussy” with Matt Sherman 02.06.2022 1:05:20

This week, our court proceedings hit an all time high when Matt Sherman (“James Bond Fan Events”) defends 007’s 1983 feature, “Octopussy.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Matt Sherman. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did yo...

ROJ-151: “The People vs. Halloween Kills” with Movies After Work 26.05.2022 1:00:44

On this week’s episode, Evil may or may not Die Tonight when Thomas Greene (‘Movies After Work’ Podcast) joins the court to serve as a guest juror as we prosecute the 2021 slasher film “Halloween Kills.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Thomas Greene, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Pr...

ROJ-150: “The People vs. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” with Simon Majumdar 19.05.2022 55:16

We seek the Question this week when Simon Majumdar (“Food Network’s Tournament of Champions”/”Eat My Globe” Podcast) besmirches the 2005 film adaptation of Douglas Adams’ “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.” *** Prosecutor: Simon Majumdar. Defense: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender, Robb Maynard. *** Advisory: Silvana Carran...

ROJ-149: “The People vs. Constantine” with Dwight Hurst 12.05.2022 1:05:36

This week, Dwight Hurst (“Broken Brain” Podcast) walks through the fires of Hell to defend the 2005 Keanu Reeves film, “Constantine.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Dwight Hurst. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of...

ROJ-148: “The People vs. Se7en” with Kelsey Ann Brady and Emily Marsh 05.05.2022 59:48

On this week’s episode, we find out what’s in the box when Kelsey Ann Brady and Emily Marsh (“Mystery Science Theater 3000”) become Wrath and arbitrate the 1995 David Fincher film, “Se7en.” *** Prosecutor: Kelsey Ann Brady. Defense: Emily Marsh. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Robb Maynard. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. That...

ROJ-147: “Shrek 2 vs. Paddington 2” with Jeremy Black 28.04.2022 59:26

We once again prove that family films bring out the worst in us when Professor Jeremy Black re-joins the court to pit the 2004 comedy “Shrek 2” against another all-ages sequel, 2017’s “Paddington 2.” *** “Shrek 2:” Jeremy Black. “Paddington 2:” Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Robb Maynard, Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Pro...

ROJ-146: “The People vs. Glen or Glenda” with Trace Beaulieu 21.04.2022 53:05

On the 100th episode of the Reels of Justice, Trace Beaulieu (“The Mads Are Back, Mystery Science Theater 3000”) pulls the strings to defend Ed Wood’s 1953 magnum opus, “Glen or Glenda.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Trace Beaulieu. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Tha...

ROJ-145: “The People vs. Hudson Hawk” with Kevin Smith 14.04.2022 58:28

In the courtroom this week, Kevin Smith (“Suns and Shadows-Cast”) sings slightly off-key as he defends Bruce Willis’s 1991 action comedy “Hudson Hawk.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Kevin Smith. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Robb Maynard. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. Wh...

ROJ-144: “The People vs. Dune (2021)” with Isaac Arthur 07.04.2022 1:00:16

We have wormsign in the courtroom this week when Isaac Arthur (“Science and Futurism”) defends the 2021 science fiction epic, “Dune.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Isaac Arthur. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Robb Maynard. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of th...

ROJ-143: “Toy Story 2 vs. Toy Story 4” with Bouncin’ Bobby LePire 31.03.2022 1:04:59

Battlelines are drawn in the courtroom this week when Bouncin’ Bobby LePire (Film Threat) joins us to pit Pixar’s “Toy Story 2” against “Toy Story 4” in a winner-takes-all, no-holds-barred fight to the death. *** “Toy Story 2”: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. “Toy Story 4”: Bouncin’ Bobby LePire. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Si...

ROJ-142: “The People vs. Alien 3: The Assembly Cut” with Case Aiken 24.03.2022 1:03:06

In the courtroom this week, no one can hear you scream when Case Aiken (“Another Pass” Podcast) defends the 2003 extended “Assembly Cut” of the 1992 sci-fi horror film, “Alien 3.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Case Aiken. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Or...