The Superhero Pantheon

Sometimes, movies are bad, and there's a lot to discuss. Then there's the third turtle movie, which even eight-year-old Jerome knew was bad.

It's Jerome and Brian's one chance to discuss Vanilla Ice. There's really not a lot of meat on this bone as the turtles are turned down and Kevin Nash plays a prominent role. Amazingly, this is a movie that the duo has probably seen more than a lot of other movies on this list.

Jerome and Brian are finally shifting away from Batman and moving into the underground...literally. They explore the first TMNT made nearly 30 years on a shoestring budget and the resources of the legendary Jim Henson. This movie is far better than it should be and far better than you remember. Listen to this podcast or risk two bucks off your next pizza delivery.

It's the only 2018 superhero movie Jerome and Brian haven't covered at all. This week, they explore more DC meta commentary as Robin stars in a movie about him not getting to be in his own movie. The other Teen Titans are...there. Explore the fun and madness of a movie where the plot doesn't matter, but there are enough gags to keep things entertaining.

"Phase One" of the DECU ends with a whimper as the Justice League comes together to stop a bunch of a CGI creations in an orange Russian city. Jerome and Brian discuss the silver linings of a film that at least doesn't have Batman branding people and Superman snapping people's necks.

This might be the worst episode of the podcast ever, and how fitting given the movie that's being discussed. The villains are heroes and the villains are...villains? Jerome and Brian try to make sense of a rather confusing entry into the DCEU and identify the absolutely worst needle drop.

Jerome and Brian have very different perspectives on this here film. They go over the merits of Batman branding people and whether anyone would actually like Superman in this universe. Oh, and Martha...

Jerome and Brian play around with Lego Batman and discuss how much meta is too meta. They discuss their favorite Easter eggs and have a lot of fun before they begin the slog of DCEU Batman related movies.

A somewhat maligned sequel but Jerome and Brian still find a lot of positive to discuss here as Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy comes to an end.

This may not be the podcast you deserve, but it's the one you need. Jerome and Brian do not want to watch the world burn because they know it's always darkest before the dawn. It's one of the biggest and best superhero movies ever made, and it's finally being reviewed on the Superhero Pantheon.

Christian Bale steps into the cape and cowl, and Christopher Nolan steps into the director's chair in another Batman origin story. Jerome and Brian break down a franchise film that is very different from the predecessor franchise. The sequel to this film is the one that gets a lot of the praise, but is this good enough to be entered into the Pantheon?

Jerome and Brian get animated this week as they discuss the movie based off the animated series. For being kids program, things sure do get dark and violent. It's the first of two straight Batman origin stories as the duo explore whether a fresh take on two older stories is good enough to get into the Pantheon.

The Burton/Schumaker run of Batman films end with *insert bad ice pun here*. Jerome and Brian give a rather chilly reception to one of the worst superhero films ever made and if this doesn't get into the Pile of Shame... this is the last episode. NOTE: The first fifteen minutes are spent discussing Spider-Man: Far From Home. Spoilers abound so be warned.

Jerome and Brian are back to discuss Val Kilmer's only film as Batman as Joel Schumaker is put in charge of the franchise. From one groan inducing line at the beginning to one toward the end, this is where things get a little rough for the Caped Crusader. But truly, who is afraid of the big black bat?

Jerome and Brian go dark and play their podcast listeners like harps from hell as they examine Tim Burton's second and last Batman movie, Batman Returns. This is a film that has mixed reviews and both sides are represented well here.

Holy podcast Batman! Jerome and Brian are back to talk about one of the earliest superhero films ever produced, Batman 1966. Find out why this might be the horniest superhero movie ever made and why Adam West is the man.

Jerome and Brian end their X-Men run by reviewing one of the greatest superhero films of all-time, one that may be regarded as one of the best films of the decade and received an Academy Award nomination. They also review Dark Phoenix.

It's been a really solid last couple weeks for the podcast. That comes to a screeching halt this week as they discuss a total of a mess of a film that features the debuting Ivan Ooze...I mean, Apocalypse. Jerome and Brian examine a movie with too many flashbacks and subplots but not enough X-Men at the mall. Is this film messy enough to be Pile of Shame worthy?

How can a movie that makes two movies disappear and retconn previous actions be good? Somehow, Days of Future Past was able to accomplish a miracle. This week, Jerome and Brian discuss an ambitious crossover that took place in 2023 before Avengers: Endgame. Will this prequel/sequel/reboot be good enough to cross over into the Pantheon?

Jerome and Brian discussed X-Men Origins: Wolverine about a year ago as part of a Ryan Reynolds month. Listen to this throwback before getting to the regular episode this week. The Wolverine is a much maligned film, but Jerome and Brian have different feelings.

You may have forgotten about the 2011 X-Men team-up movie, but Jerome and Brian did not. They go back to 1963 and take a look at when the team first started. Who cares about timelines when groovy powers are being showcased and out of this world costuming is seen on every corner. The acting is stellar (minus a certain very specific actor), and maybe this will be good enough to be the second X-Men f...

Jerome and Brian examine one of the most controversial and disappointing superhero movies of all-time, the climax of the first Marvel superhero trilogy as Brett Ratner takes over for Bryan Singer and nearly tanks an entire franchise. Is it bad enough to qualify for the pile of shame?

Jerome and Brian reviewed the first X-Men movie about a year ago, so this felt like a good time to repost that episode onto the Reel World feed (Apologies for the audio quality.) Then it's fresh content and the duo discuss the second X-Men film, generally regarded as one of the best superhero films ever made. Will it make the Pantheon content? (Editor's Note: The X2 review starts around the 55:00...

Jerome and Brian are back for a very spoiler filled discussion of what will likely be the biggest movie ever. They discuss who lived and who died, draft their favorite moments and favorite Avengers. Of course, this was going to be the longest episode ever.

Jerome and Brian are back just three days before Avengers: Endgame to break down the latest iteration of Hellboy. Despite what the critics have said, one of the people on this episode enjoyed the movie... somewhat. Find out who! Plus the duo run down their summer plans.