Reels of Justice
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225 episodes since 2020
ROJ-414: “Seven Samurai vs. The Magnificent Seven" with Jeremy Black
The Seven Dwarves have got winner this week when the Magnificent One Jeremy Black joins us to pit the original, 1954’s “Seven Samurai,” against the remake, 1960’s “The Magnificent Seven.” *** “Seven Samurai”: Big Ben Haslar. “The Magnificent Se...
September 12, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 225
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1:04:52
ROJ-413: “The People vs. A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge" with Triv
The court had a bad dream and wants to sleep in your bed when Triv (“Trivial Theater”) reaches out from underneath and drags you into 1985’s “A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Triv. Judge: ...
September 05, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 224
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1:01:35
ROJ-412: “The People vs. Conan the Barbarian (2011)” with Case Aiken
The court hears the lamentations of Case Aiken (“Another Pass” Podcast) as he oils up to crush his enemy, the 2011 remake of “Conan the Barbarian.” *** Prosecutor: Case Aiken. Defense: Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodrigue...
August 29, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 223
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1:06:52
ROJ-411: “The People vs. Godzilla Minus One" with Virginia Hagans
This week, artist Virginia Hagans (“Off-Center Albatross”) gets drawn into the jury as the court goes completely nuclear over 2023’s “Godzilla Minus One.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Sch...
August 22, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 222
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1:25:54
ROJ-410: “Moonlight vs. Aftersun" with Ryan Verrill
The court has a coming of “rage” this week when Ryan Verrill (“The Disc-Connected” Podcast/”The Physical Media Advocate” Magazine) advocates physically and verbally for 2022’s “Aftersun” over 2016’s “Moonlight.” *** “Moonlight”: Ryan Luis Rodri...
August 15, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 221
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1:04:18
ROJ-409: “The People vs. The Karate Kid” with Justin Andrews
The court resists the urge to make ‘wax off’ jokes when Justin Andrews (“Mind Pump Media”) crane kicks 1984’s “The Karate Kid” right in the face. *** Prosecutor: Justin Andrews. Defense: Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. J...
August 08, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 220
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1:05:32
ROJ-408: “The People vs. The Long Kiss Goodnight" with Daniel Scribner and The Cinemania Society
It’s The 219th Episode Crossover Spectacular! Daniel Scribner stacks the jury with his comrades from the so-called "sexual core" of the Cinemania Society as he defends 1996’s “The Long Kiss Goodnight.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Da...
August 01, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 219
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1:23:43
ROJ-407: “The People vs. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer” with Graham Skipper
This week, Graham Skipper (“The Lonely Man with the Ghost Machine”) acts as the herald of our impending doom (his words, not ours) in service of the 2007 superhero film “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schle...
July 25, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 218
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1:04:19
ROJ-406: “The Gentlemen vs. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" with Jeremy Black
Guy Ritchie gets “richer” this week when Jeremy Black “enriches” our lives and we go from rags to “riches” and… ummm… oh, it’s 2019’s “The Gentlemen” vs. 2024’s “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare." *** “The Gentlemen”: Jeremy Black. “The Mi...
July 18, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 217
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1:05:47
ROJ-405: “The People vs. The Bride" with Ian Potter
The court is alive (alive!) when the abby normal Ian Potter ("Rifftrax"/”Big Finish”) digs up his own corpse to defend the 1985 period sci-fi film “The Bride.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Ian Potter. Judge: The Honorable Big Be...
July 11, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 216
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1:07:15
ROJ-404: “The People vs. Eyes Wide Shut” with Caleb Zakarin
In an episode completed posthumously, Caleb Zakarin (“New Books Network”) dons one of the more tantalizing costumes the court has ever seen as he defends 1999’s thriller “Eyes Wide Shut.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Caleb Zakarin. ...
July 04, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 215
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1:06:29
ROJ-403: “The People vs. Forrest Gump" with Brooks Eason
Stupid is as the court does this week when author Brooks Eason ("Trigger Warning") opens up a box of chocolates (and whoop-ass) when he defends 1995’s Academy Award winner “Forrest Gump.”*** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Brooks Eason. Jud...
June 27, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 214
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1:08:27
ROJ-402: “The People vs. The Care Bears Movie” with Gregory Marlow
This week, the court gets deep in their feelings when writer Gregory Marlow (“The Destination Star”) dares to care for the 1985 animated film “The Care Bears Movie.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Gregory Marlow. Judge: The Honora...
June 20, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 213
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1:08:32
ROJ-401: “The People vs. Star Wars: The Last Jedi" with Adam J. Floyd
On the premiere of our fifth season, the court lets the past die when Adam J. Floyd (“Get Piped” Podcast) fights what he hates: 2017’s “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” *** Prosecutor: Adam J. Floyd. Defense: Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Honorable Big B...
June 13, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 212
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1:23:46
ROJ-351: “Appeals of Justice 002”
The court closes out Season Four with a bang! A wholly original idea cooked up by us, never-before-seen, for the first time ever, making its grand debut, here it is, what you’ve all been waiting for, the inaugural “Appeals of Justice Number Two...
June 06, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 211
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1:18:32
ROJ-350: “The People vs. National Treasure” with Joe Pontillo
The court holds several truths to be self-evident this week when patriot Joe Pontillo (“The Joe Pontillo Show”) treads on us to defend his right to bear the 2004 adventure film “National Treasure.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: J...
May 30, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 210
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59:31
ROJ-349: “The People vs. The Silence of the Lambs” with Rachel Robbins
This week, the court puts on a happy face (we’re not saying whose) when writer/performer Rachel Robbins offers a quid pro quo to track down the 1991 thriller “The Silence of the Lambs.” *** Prosecutor: Rachel Robbins. Defense: Ryan Luis Rodrigu...
May 23, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 209
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57:28
ROJ-348: “The Prestige vs. The Illusionist" with Jeremy Black
We saw the court in half this week as Jeremy Black (The Magnificent) pulls himself out of a hat to decide the better prestidigitation picture of 2006: “The Prestige” or “The Illusionist.” *** “The Prestige”: Jeremy Black. “The Illusionist": Big...
May 16, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 208
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1:04:57
ROJ-347: “The People vs. Twilight” with Marty Ketola and Clif Campbell
The court sparkles in the sunlight this week when Marty Ketola and Clif Campbell (“Making Pondo/Talking Pondo” Podcast) try to suck the life out of the 2008 romance fantasy film “Twilight.” *** Prosecutor: Marty Ketola and Clif Campbell. Defens...
May 09, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 207
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1:08:21
ROJ-346: “The People vs. Broken Arrow” with D-Rok Schlender
This week, the court learns what it sounds like when doves fry as D-Rok Schlender (“Schlender 5 Productions/Trailer Trash’d”) attempts to woo the jury with his defense of the 1996 action film “Broken Arrow.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. ...
May 02, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 206
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1:00:08
ROJ-345: “One Hour Photo vs. Insomnia" with Bouncin’ Bobby LePire
Justice ain’t never had a friend like Bouncin’ Bobby LePire (“Film Threat”), who crash-lands his egg-shaped spaceship in the court this week to argue the better “evil” Robin Williams movie: 2002’s “One Hour Photo” or 2002’s “Insomnia.” **...
April 25, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 205
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1:06:48
ROJ-344: “The People vs. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” with The Vern
The court hopefully chooses wisely this week when our idol The Vern (“Cinema Recall” Podcast) throws himself at us in defense of the 2023 adventure film “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: The Vern....
April 18, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 204
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1:10:59
ROJ-343: “The People vs. The ‘Burbs” with Divinity Rose
This week, the court takes another stab at Funny Tom Hanks when girl-next-door Divinity Rose (“She Dreams Content”) sticks up for the 1989 horror comedy “The ‘Burbs.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Divinity Rose. Judge: The Honora...
April 11, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 203
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1:02:13
ROJ-342: “The People vs. Vegas Vacation” with Brian Levine
This week, the court finds out if the house really always wins when Brian Levine (“Pipes Magazine Radio Show”) bets it all on black as he defends the 1997 comedy “Vegas Vacation.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Brian Levine. Judge...
April 04, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 202
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1:11:25
ROJ-341: “The People vs. Prometheus” with Ethan Ireland
This week, the court returns the gift of fire (we kept the receipt) while Ethan Ireland (“The Cinemania Society Podcast”) gets chained to a rock for eternity, defending the 2012 sci-fi horror film “Prometheus.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. D...
March 28, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 201
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1:07:33