Reels of Justice
Episodes
309 episodes
ROJ-546: “The People vs. Masters of the Universe” with Case Aiken
The Court breaks out the fur bikinis this week when Case Aiken (“Another Pass” Podcast) believes he has the power to defend the 1987 fantasy film “Masters of the Universe.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Case Aiken. Judge: The Honorabl...
ROJ-545: “The People vs. Paranormal Activity” with Marty Ketola and Clif Campbell
The Court watches you while you sleep this week when Marty Ketola and Clif Campbell (“Making Pondo/Talking Pondo” Podcast) try to debunk the 2007 found footage film “Paranormal Activity.” *** Prosecutor: Marty Ketola and Clif Campbell. Defense:...
ROJ-544: “The People vs. Rocky V” with Luke Goozdich
The Court takes some hits and keeps moving this week when author Luke Goozdich (“Fire in the Tall Grass”) appears as the cornerman for 1990’s “Rocky V.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Luke Goozdich. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Ha...
ROJ-543: “The People vs. Escape from the Planet of the Apes” with Jonathan Leaf
The Court enjoys a glass of Grape Juice Plus this week when author Jonathan Leaf (“The Primate Myth”) argues that enjoyment did not evolve from the 1971 sci-fi film “Escape from the Planet of the Apes.” *** Prosecutor: Jonathan Leaf. Defense: M...
ROJ-542: “The People vs. End Game (2006)” with Dwight Hurst
This week, Dwight Hurst (“Broken Brain” Podcast) reports for jury duty when Big Ben and Schlendzo D square up and square off in The Court’s ultimate “End Game (2006).” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Hono...
ROJ-541: “The People vs. Final Destination” with Dr. Jo
The Court wants to switch seats with you this week when Dr. Jo (“Felicity Was Here” Podcast) tries to avert the convoluted demise of the 2000 horror film “Final Destination.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Dr. Jo. Judge: The Honorable ...
ROJ-540: “The People vs. Whiplash” with Caleb Zakarin
The Court just wants to bang on the drum all day when Caleb Zakarin (“New Books Network”) hurls a cymbal at the head of 2014’s “Whiplash.” Plus, the 43rd annual Reelsie Awards! *** Prosecutor: Caleb Zakarin. Defense: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The ...
ROJ-539: “The People vs. K-19: The Widowmaker” with Henry Rausch
The Court is out of its depth this week when author Henry Rausch (“Submerged”) refuses to take a dive while defending 2002’s “K-19: The Widowmaker.” Plus, a super secret surprise witness maybe! *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Henry...
ROJ-538: “The People vs. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” with Nathaniel Jonsson
A lot of merryin’ is made in The Court this week when evil sheriff Nathaniel Jonsson (“At The Devils Ball Podcast”) locks us all in a tower to be married to 1991’s “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Nathan...
ROJ-537: “The People vs. Napoleon Dynamite” with Adam J. Floyd
It’s The Court’s 300th episode, gosh! So Adam J. Floyd (“Get Piped” Podcast), bred for his skills in magic, chats us up about this fat lard of a movie, 2004’s “Napoleon Dynamite.” *** Prosecutor: Adam J. Floyd. Defense: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jud...
ROJ-536: “The People vs. Babe” with Brooks Eason
Hey Babe, I know The Court forgot to get you something for Valentine’s Day, so here’s Brooks Eason (“I Remember Everything”) defending the 1995 family classic “Babe.” Please stop crying. *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Brooks Eason. Jud...
ROJ-535: “The People vs. Last Action Hero” with Robin Warder
This week, the Court pleads for just one more action hero when Robin Warder (“The Trail Went Cold” Podcast) impersonates an Austrian bodybuilder in defense of 1993’s “Last Action Hero.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Robin Warder....
ROJ-534: “The People vs. Tampopo” with Eric C. Rath
The Court gets into some hot soup of a different kind this week when Eric C. Rath (“Oishii: The History of Sushi”) uses his noodle to defend the 1985 Foodie classic “Tampopo.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Eric C. Rath. Judge: The Ho...
ROJ-533: “Planet Terror vs. Death Proof" with Addison Binek
The Court is suddenly unappetized by nachos when Addison Binek (“Psycho Ape!”) perfects his barbecue sauce for the Great Grindhouse Grill-Off between 2007’s “Planet Terror” and “Death Proof.” *** “Planet Terror”: Maynard Bangs. “Death Proof": A...
ROJ-532: “The People vs. Rocky IV” with Shawnna Morris
This week, the Court puts together a montage of us creating a montage when author Shawnna Morris (“The Cambridge Spy Ring: The Treachery of the Five Who Got Away”) breaks anyone who steps foot in the ring against 1985’s “Rocky IV.” *** Prosecut...
ROJ-531: “The People vs. The Lawnmower Man” with Nicki from Trivial Theater
The Court gets strapped into a supercomputer that makes us smarter when Nicki (“Trivial Theater”) threatens to mulch up any critics of the 1992 sci-fi horror film “The Lawnmower Man.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Nicki from Trivial T...
ROJ-530: “Spider-Man 2 vs. Batman Returns" with Joe Pontillo
The Court continues to drink too much eggnog this week when comedian Joe Pontillo shamelessly plugs his own website (JoePontillo.com) during our Superheroic Sequel Showdown between 2004’s “Spider-Man 2” and ...
ROJ-529: “Frosty the Snowman vs. Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" with Kaleigh DuLac
The Court has been drinking too much eggnog this week when Kaleigh DuLac helps 1969’s “Frosty the Snowman” sue the pants off of 2000’s “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.” *** “Frosty the Snowman”: Kaleigh DuLac. “Grandma Got Run Over by a Rei...
ROJ-528: “The People vs. Iron Man 3” with Jason Kleeberg
The Court stays up all night to trap Santa this week when Jason Kleeberg (“Force Five Podcast”) defends another man in a red suit, 2013’s superheroic sequel “Iron Man 3.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Jason Kleeberg. Judge: The Honor...
ROJ-527: “The People vs. Joker: Folie à Deux” with Michelle Kisner
In a relatively songless episode, the Court goes gaga this week when Michelle Kisner (“The Physical Media Advocate”) gives the 2024 musical sequel “Joker: Folie à Deux” what it f@#$ing deserves. *** Prosecutor: Michelle Kisner. Defense: Dylan J...
ROJ-526: “The People vs. Rad” with Justin Andrews
The Court learns about a new type of pegging this week when Justin Andrews (“Mind Pump Media”) tries to jump his bicycle over the 1986 sports film “Rad.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Justin Andrews. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rod...
ROJ-525: “The People vs. Weapons” with D-Rok Schlender
The Court passes the homemade cranberry sauce when an overgrown stuffed turkey named D-Rok Schlender (“Schlender 5 Productions”) dishes out just desserts to the 2025 horror film “Weapons.” *** Prosecutor: D-Rok Schlender. Defense: Ryan Luis Rod...
ROJ-524: “The People vs. The Wolfman (2010)” with Frank Dietz
The Court runs out for more Coors Light this week when Frank Dietz (“This Monstrous Life”) scratches and claws a defense out for the 2010 remake of “The Wolfman.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Frank Dietz. Judge: The Honorable Ma...
ROJ-523: “The People vs. National Treasure: Book of Secrets” with Ken Liu
The Court tries to find its family jewels this week when Ken Liu (“All That We See or Seem”) smuggles out a cache of riches inside a hollowed out copy of 2007’s “National Treasure: Book of Secrets.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Ken ...
ROJ-522: “The People vs. Knight and Day” with Nathanael Hummel
The Court does its own stunts this week when Nathanael Hummel (“Treasure Is My Trade: A Nate Colt Adventure”) intimidates the jury with his handsomeness while defending the 2010 action comedy “Knight and Day.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender...