The Reel World Podcast

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!

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 t...

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 Flowers Plus Ben tries to break Matt by mentioning too many characters from books we aren't reading. If you're reading/watching along with us, then next week is The Last Knig...

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, but here we are!

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 curious case of a vanishing starship. Next Week:...

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.

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...

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

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 Moon

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.

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/MALTMTE Outro music: 'This Is Why We Fight' (The Decemberists Cover) - Sa...

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 Is...

"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.

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 Push...

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 new, the old - all is discussed in this hour (and...

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.

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.

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 cons...

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).

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.

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 tackle the sticky villain situation.

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!