The Superhero Pantheon

Jerome and Brian discuss the 1988 cult classic starring Jean Claude Van Damme and featuring a try hard performance from Forest Whitaker. The duo discusses why the movie is good and why it's worth watching. Hint: It's because of the action.

Jerome and Brian examine Bruce Lee's finest and most important work, Enter the Dragon. They examine his history, his unfortunate passing, and the greatness of this film.

Jerome and Brian come back to superheroes for an end of the year special as they discuss HBO's huge Watchmen adaptation that takes its cues from the graphic novel and less so from the 2009 film. The duo discusses why this television series is worth assessing for the Pantheon. Then the final 30 minutes are a discussion of Wonder Woman 1984. Find out their very spoiler filled thoughts on a mixed bag...

Jerome and Brian once again go back to 2018 as they discuss the first two Hellboy movies, i.e. the good ones. They also update the December schedule and announce when the next new episode of Superhero Pantheon is. It'll actually be this year! (Edit: Jerome and Brian mentioned the Coming to America sequel coming out on Christmas. It will actually come out in March 2021).

Jerome and Brian are back for another redux. This week, listen to their thoughts on the original X-Men movie, back when black leather was all the rage. Then listen to them as they discuss the very first MCU movie, Iron Man from 2008. Enjoy!

Jerome was a little short on time this month due to *points to the world* so enjoy a redux of the first two episodes of Superhero Pantheon (never before seen or heard on this feed). Listen to some fiery hot 2018 takes on these two legendary superhero films.

erome and Brian end their time in a post-apocalyptic world (or do they?) by discussing one of the best movies of 2015 and of the 2010s in Mad Max; Fury Road. It's a reboot unlike any other as we get a stealth new lead character and one of the most bombastic settings ever put to film.

It's a doubleheader this week as Jerome and Brian spend a lot of time on trains. They try to wade through issues of class, protein bars made out of bugs, and worst of all, zombies as they discuss Snowpiercer (the movie, not the TNT show) and Train to Busan (the original, not the sequel)

Jerome and Brian are in a post-apocalypse (metaphorical or literal is up to your interpretation) as they discuss Kurt Russell's first important adult role and John Carpenter at the peak of his powers post Halloween. Let's go back to a scary version of 1997 which may or may not be worse than 2020.

Jerome and Brian get a little goofy this week as they continue their month of road trips. They review a Disney movie that's a bit of a cult classic among people of a certain age. How much scrutiny does the movie actually hold up to?

Jerome and Brian talk about what has become a cult classic in the comedy realm, Tommy Boy. It's Chris Farley and David Spade at the peak of their powers. Find out what holds up after 20 years and what doesn't.

Jerome and Brian continue their road trip by visiting an action comedy classic for the first time. Find out whether Midnight Run still holds up after all these years and the hot takes on smoking on airplanes as well as Robert DiNiro being Actually Good in comedies.

Jerome and Brian are hitting the road this month as they discuss a series of "road trips" that mostly go terribly wrong but is about the friends made along the way. In this case, Steve Martin and John Candy become friends and are stars of a Thanksgiving classic. Get on your favorite plane, train, or automobile (maybe even a bus) and enjoy our discussion of this film.

This is one of the shortest episodes of any podcast Jerome and Brian have done together and with good reason. This movie is not very good, and most insultingly of all, it's not funny. Listen as Jerome and Brian struggle to find the words to talk about this film.

Jerome and Brian continue their discussion of the Beverly Hills Cop 2 as the franchise becomes more action oriented with a new director in Tony Scott. Find out whether this is just as good an entry in the franchise. Set a timer and make sure you know your alphabet before listening to this episode.

Jerome and Brian embark on a new franchise, a comedy one this time. They discuss the Eddie Murphy classic and how well most of it has aged. Find out which cartoon character Axel Foley reminds Jerome of, and just how everything comes back to Family Matters.

Jerome and Brian finish their discussion of the modern ape trilogy as they examine perhaps the best movie of the whole franchise. It's the end of Caesar's journey but not before learning about how the deadly virus has evolved and how the military can go a little crazy. Jerome is also subtweeting on this podcast about another film franchise in a couple of spots. You can probably figure it out.

Jerome and Brian continue their discussion of the modern apes trilogy by discussing the follow-up sequel. They discuss the evolution of the incredible visuals and some slightly better human performances. They also again address the misnaming of the movies of this trilogy.

Jerome and Brian are back to discuss the first entry of the modern Planet of the Apes trilogy. Find out how relevant really is as we cages and the spread of a deadly virus. The duo also discusses their feelings on human versus ape storylines.

Jerome and Brian are back to examine the final part of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. They the mostly good and some shakiness surrounding the ending. Brian also learns about the real meaning of taking an animal to a farm.

Jerome and Brian reflect on one of the biggest and best action sequences ever rendered on film as they discuss Helm's Deep. They also discuss whether Gollum still holds up. It's a look back at the middle portion of the epic Middle Earth trilogy.

Jerome and Brian are back! They are no longer discussing superhero movies but looking back at various genres and franchises now. On this first episode, they go back to one of the most important movie franchises, a trilogy of movies shot all at the same time. On this episode, it starts with the forming of the Fellowship. get your walking shoes on as we return to Middle Earth.

Jerome and Brian discuss their final movie of season, the highest grossing film of all-time, Avengers; Endgame. They spend nearly two hours breaking down the different aspects of the film and its placement in the Pantheon should be little in doubt. The second half of the show features Ben Phillips and Matt Waters coming onto discuss their master list of the first 23 movies of the MCU. Please forgi...

Jerome and Brian have differing opinions on the MCU's most recent film. Choose your fighter as you listen to this show. The duo discusses whether this is a Peter Parker movie or a Tony Stark movie. They also get into the uncertain future of Sony as well.

Jerome and Brian have just three episodes left in their second season, and they go back to 1995 by way of 2019 to discuss Captain Marvel, a perfectly adequate throwback that gets a little too cutesy with its feminist messages but still features some strong work by Brie Larson.