
Reels of Justice
We put movies on trial.
Episodes
253 episodes
ROJ-442: “The People vs. Avatar” with Andy Slack
This week, the court selects a mate for life (in the British way) when Andy Slack (“The Cinemania Society Podcast”) appears in 3D to condemn James Cameron’s 2009 sci-fi epic “Avatar.” *** Prosecutor: Andy Slack. Defense: Maynard Bangs. Judge: T...
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Season 5
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Episode 253
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1:13:39

ROJ-441: “The People vs. Harry and the Hendersons” with Matt Pruitt
Squatch your back this week when author Matt Pruitt (“The Phenomenal Sasquatch”) steps all over the toes of those who oppose the 1987 family comedy “Harry and the Hendersons.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Matt Pruitt. Judge: The...
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Season 5
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Episode 252
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1:12:35

ROJ-440: “Juror #2 vs. Conclave" with Jeremy Black
We’d like to thank the Academy (but we’ve got it from here) as Jeremy Black helps us find the better of two of 2024’s best: “Juror #2" and "Conclave." Plus, the 37th annual Reelsie Awards! *** “Juror #2”: Big Ben Haslar. “Conclave": Jeremy Blac...
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Season 5
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Episode 251
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1:10:06

ROJ-439: “The People vs. Maximum Overdrive” with Emily Marsh
Our 250th episode is a high-octane soda can to the pants when Emily Marsh (“Mystery Science Theater 3000”) gets the convoy rolling behind 1986’s “Maximum Overdrive.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Emily Marsh. Judge: The Honorable Ryan...
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Season 5
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Episode 250
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1:07:07

ROJ-438: “The People vs. Amadeus” with Chris Shepard
The court pleads the Fifth (no, not Beethoven’s) this week when conductor Chris Shepard (Artistic Director of the Worcester Chorus) crafts a masterful requiem for 1984’s “Amadeus.” *** Prosecutor: Chris Shepard. Defense: Dylan J. Schlender. Jud...
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Season 5
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Episode 249
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1:03:18

ROJ-437: “The People vs. The Dark Knight Rises” with Nick Masella
This week, victory has defeated the court when Nick Masella (“Get Piped” Podcast) makes darkness his ally in defense of 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Nick Masella. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. J...
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Season 5
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Episode 248
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1:08:29

ROJ-436: “The People vs. The Goonies” with Tom Lorenzo
Hey you guys! The court discovers the skeleton of Tom Lorenzo (“You’re Missing Out” Podcast) who disappeared years earlier on a quest to destroy the 1985 cult classic “The Goonies.” *** Prosecutor: Tom Lorenzo. Defense: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jud...
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Season 5
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Episode 247
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1:12:06

ROJ-435: “The People vs. Hot Tub Time Machine” with Alessandra Seggi
This week, the court forgets to bring their swim trunks when author Alessandra Seggi (“Youth and Suicide in American Cinema”) tries to hard boil the 2010 comedy “Hot Tub Time Machine.” *** Prosecutor: Alessandra Seggi. Defense: Big Ben Haslar. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 246
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1:01:21

ROJ-434: “Olympus Has Fallen vs. White House Down" with Jeremy Black
Boy’s Night ends in all-out war this week when Jeremy Black, fearing only fear itself, helps us settle the (four) score between 2013’s best White House-based action films: “Olympus Has Fallen" and "White House Down." *** “Olympus Has Fallen”: D...
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Season 5
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Episode 245
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59:26

ROJ-433: “The People vs. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock" with Emily Strand
It’s an odd-numbered episode this week when Emily Strand (“Potterversity: A Potter Studies Podcast”) weighs the needs of the many against the needs of 1984’s “Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Emily ...
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Season 5
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Episode 244
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1:00:55

ROJ-432: “The People vs. Viva Las Vegas” with Landon Palmer
This week, the court shakes, rattles and rolls when author Landon Palmer (“Rock Star/Movie Star”) tries to check out of the Heartbreak Hotel with the 1964 Elvis vehicle “Viva Las Vegas.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Landon Palme...
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Season 5
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Episode 243
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59:52

ROJ-431: “The People vs. Smile 2" with D-Rok Schlender
The court turns its frown upside down this week when D-Rok Schlender (“Schlender 5 Productions”) argues that a thousand words are worth much more than the 2024 horror film “Smile 2.” *** Prosecutor: D-Rok Schlender. Defense: Dylan J. Schlender....
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Season 5
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Episode 242
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1:04:57

ROJ-430: “The People vs. Terminator Salvation” with Isaac Arthur
This week, come with us if you want to live as Isaac Arthur (“Science and Futurism”) fulfills his promise to be back to protect the 2009 sci-fi action film “Terminator Salvation.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Isaac Arthur. Judge...
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Season 5
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Episode 241
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1:08:12

ROJ-429: “Singin’ in the Rain vs. La La Land" with James and Noah Charney
This week, the court gives our regards to Broadway when Drs. James and Noah Charney (“The 12-Hour Film Expert”) tip the scales in our musical match-up between 1952’s “Singin’ in the Rain” and 2016’s “La La Land." *** “Singin’ in the Rain”: Drs....
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Season 5
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Episode 240
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1:07:31

ROJ-428: “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas vs. A Muppet Family Christmas" with Kaleigh DuLac
There'll be much mistletoeing and hearts will be glowing when we defrost Kaleigh DuLac for her annual holiday summons: a Merry Muppet Melee between 1977's “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas” and 1987's “A Muppet Family Christmas." *** “Emmet Ott...
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Season 5
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Episode 239
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59:42

ROJ-427: “The Critic (2023) vs. Mank" with Jeremy Black
In the court this week, do we a stately pleasure dome decree when Jeremy Black looks to land a critical hit between two films about artists of yesteryear: 2023’s “The Critic” and 2020’s “Mank.” *** “The Critic”: Jeremy Black. “Mank": Maynard Ba...
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Season 5
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Episode 238
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1:08:28

ROJ-426: “The People vs. Earth Girls Are Easy" with Isabel Teran
Incessant Comedy Central reruns are on trial this week when Isabel Teran (“Hearsing Around Podcast”) proves blondes don’t have more fun in the 1988 musical comedy “Earth Girls Are Easy.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Isabel Teran...
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Season 5
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Episode 237
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58:47

ROJ-425: “The People vs. Sing” with Frieda Toth
It’s a Thanksgiv-sing feast this week when author Frieda Toth (“James Bond Route 9 and Me”) drops a ray of golden sun for the 2016 animated film “Sing.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Frieda Toth. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rod...
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Season 5
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Episode 236
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1:02:33

ROJ-424: “The People vs. Cat’s Eye" with Jason Dietz and Ryan Hudson
The claws come out this week when Jason Dietz and Ryan Hudson (“Desert of the Reel Podcast”) contend for the more purr-fect story in the 1985 anthology film “Cat’s Eye.” *** “Quitters, Inc.”: Jason Dietz. “The Ledge”: Dylan J. Schlender. “Gener...
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Season 5
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Episode 235
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59:06

ROJ-423: “The People vs. Beast (2022)” with Dwight Hurst
The court regains its pride this week when Dwight Hurst (“Broken Brain” Podcast) swears he ain’t lion when he defends the 2022 animal survival movie “Beast.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Dwight Hurst. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Has...
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Season 5
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Episode 234
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1:08:26

ROJ-422: “Rope vs. Rear Window" with Jeremy Black
The court is fighting for its life inside a killer thriller tonight when Jeremy Black dolly zooms during a struggle between two Alfred Hitchcock classics: 1948’s “Rope” and 1954’s “Rear Window.” *** “Rope”: Dylan J. Schlender. “Rear Window": Je...
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Season 5
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Episode 233
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56:48

ROJ-421: “The People vs. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" with Nathaniel Jonsson
We snuff out Hell on Reels this week when Nathaniel Jonsson (“At The Devils Ball Podcast”) asks you to choose Team People or Team Twilight when he defends 2010’s “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Nathaniel Jo...
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Season 5
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Episode 232
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1:11:43

ROJ-420: “The People vs. Casper” with Maisie Culver
This week, the court wants to be your boo when the amazing Maisie Culver (“Hysteria!”) defends the depiction of dead children to other children in the 1995 children’s film “Casper.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Maisie Culver. Judge:...
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Season 5
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Episode 231
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58:25

ROJ-419: “The People vs. High Tension" with Addison Binek
Hell on Reels is standing right behind you when Addison Binek (“Psycho Ape: Part II - The Wrath of Kong”) ‘voulez-vous coucher avec’ the 2003 slasher “High Tension.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Addison Binek. Judge: The Honorab...
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Season 5
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Episode 230
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1:14:14

ROJ-418: “The People vs. Stigmata” with CK
This week, our palms are almost as bloody as they are hairy when CK (“DragsVille”) warns of the coming apocalypse prophesied by the 1999 horror film “Stigmata.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: CK. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Ju...
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Season 5
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Episode 229
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57:32
