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 Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: K…

With the second season of My Adventures with Superman concluded, Case and Jmike are once again joined by Red and Blue from Overly Sarcastic Productions to reflect on it.By The Men of Steel

Another podcast? As you wish! While I was sick Red from Overly Sarcastic Productions generously offered to tell me the tale of The Princess Bride (1987), so I asked her to pop on to Moviestruck instead! We gush eternal about our love for this adventurous, iconic flick. Where to find Red: Overly Sarcastic Productions: https://www.youtube.com/c/Overl…

Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the twelfth episode when Case sat down with Geoff Moonen and chatted about Thor The Dark World! Originally aired NOVEMBER 2, 2017 Review aired AUGUST 25, 2024By Case and Sam

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. Schlender. Jurors: Virginia Hagans, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. …

What if you had never been hurt? Never been sick? Would you be hero? Sophia Ricciardi joins Case and Jmike for some analysis of this stealth superhero movie. And make sure you check out the other side of this crossover by checking out Case's appearance on MovieStruck talking about the movie beat by beat: https://moviestruck.transistor.fm/episodes/m…

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 Rodriguez. “Aftersun": Ryan Verrill. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schl…

Dear god, you all wanted more of this!? Despite the odds, Noir from Rolling with Difficulty and Blue of Overly Sarcastic Productions are back and were continuing our dive into the Bionicle series with Bionicle 3: Web of Shadows (2005). This was originally available exclusively to Patrons thanks to all their efforts in the Patreon Drive. So everyone…

Can we pull the sword and reveal a champion who can restore order to the merely mediocre 2004 film about the noble King Arthur? Lo! There is a champion who might join Case and Sam! Lauren Carter joins them to peer through the Avalonian mists and stalwartly engage with King Arthur!By Case and Sam

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. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk …

Did you know that Superman had a board game in the 50s? If Ebay didn’t exist, we wouldn’t have either! Keith Lehtinen joins Case and Jmike for some commentary and game highlights on this relic from a simpler time.By The Men of Steel

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: Daniel Scribner. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Andrea Palladino, Ethan Ireland, Andy Slack. A…

This is a podcast about Virgil, Texas. Wait no, that's the movie! Brendan from City of Supers is back, and we're talking (heads) about True Stories (1986).A meditative view of small-town Americana, and also a little bit it looks like a Glaucoma test. Where to find City of Supers: Twitter: @cityofsuperspod Instagram: @cityofsupers Available on all f…

Let’s look back at the time Addy Thomas joined Case to talk about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3!By Case and Sam

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. Schlender. Defense: Graham Skipper. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard B…

Not all superheroes wear capes. Some are teenagers with attitude! Nic Woolfe is back to chat about arguably the greatest Power Ranger of them all, Tommy Oliver!By The Men of Steel

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 Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare": Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Big Ben…

I've brought you, a gift! It's a podcast, with special guest JM8 all about Labyrinth (1986)! As someone who named their cat after David Bowie, I meet my match in a guest with a dog named after a character from Labyrinth(1986), but our analysis doesn't stop with pet names! We explore the twisting tale of magic, mischief, and growing up on this episo…

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 Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prol…

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. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender. *…

Remember when the worst impulses of the modern film industry, like digitally resurrecting actors and sterile green screen only sets, were instead a beautiful dream of tomorrow? Well, Case and Sam, along with guest Jesse Fresco, remember. Join them for a discussion of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow!…

Content Warning: Comedic Sexual Innuendo, Raunchiness Unpleasant dreams listeners! On this episode podcast host Matty is here to share a love of Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988) and all the spooky, goofy bits that go with it! We unpack small-town horror, the campiness of being goth, and backdoor pilot a holiday special! Also I say in the episode…

The back half of the classic Superman shorts suffered from a drop in budget and a restructuring of the studio working on it. To look at these lesser cousins to the stellar Fleischer Studios Superman cartoons, Anthony Desiato (Digging For Kryptonite podcast) joins Case and Jmike for a conversation on the less notable but still... Famous... Superman …

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. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender. ***…

Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on the ninth episode when Case sat down with Geoff Moonen and chatted about Tron Legacy!By Case and Sam

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 Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carr…

Happy Father's Day from Moviestruck! My Dad is back and we're talking The Gods Must Be Crazy II (1989)! While a comedy, we discovered this movie was also chock-full of fun facts, survival tips, and Kalahari trivia. The Patron Drive is back! If you're not already and you want to support the show, or help make Sophia have to watch Bionicle 3 or Madam…

For many, the Fleischer Studios produced Superman Animated Shorts are the classic depiction of the Man of Steel and it's about time we talked about them. For this conversation, Case and Jmike are joined by Brendan and Nick Connors from the City of Supers podcast.By The Men of Steel

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 Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza…

Red comes from the Net. She makes videos and comics and now this place: Another Pass. Her goal: discuss Reboot Season 3. Her price: Discuss Reboot Season 4.By Case and Sam

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” (yes, I do believe we did one last year). *** Defense (“The People vs. Ready to Rumble”): Dylan J. Schle…

Whodunit?! We did! Assuming "it" is Evil Under the Sun (1982) and "we" is Sophia and special guest Dann McDorman, author of West Heart Kill and mystery aficionado! Will we crack the case before the legendary Hercule Poirot? Or will the seaside ambiance keep our eye on the screen and not on the cast of theatrical royalty? The Patron Drive is back! I…

Going back to the earliest days of the medium, superheroes have been used to sell you stuff. For a conversation about the commerce of superheroes, Case and Jmike are joined by Birk O'Halloran from pop art themed wine brand Iconic Wines.By The Men of Steel

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: Joe Pontillo. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Maynar…

Content Warning: Body Horror, Medical Decline, Pregnancy and Childbirth Shyamalanathon comes to a close, aging rapidly into our most recent flick, Old (2021) with special guest Nando v Movies! We learn everyone's jobs and names, and then determine if we could survive the flick. The answer? Well you'll have to listen to find out! Where to find Nando…

Let’s look back at the time Dr. Tom Obrzut joined Case to talk about Captain America Civil War!By Case and Sam

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 Rodriguez. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Adv…

Content Warning: Suicide Discussion, Blood and Gore If what we think is The Happening (2008), is The Happening (2008), it better not be! By the will of M. Night it is though so we're joined by Brad and Troy from the Not A Bomb podcast to figure out what's happening, in The Happening (2008)! Shyamalanathon continues, today! Where to find Not A Bomb:…

The archetype of Superman is a compelling one, even when flipped from good to evil. For a conversation on villainous spins on the Man of Steel, Case and Jmike are joined by Dylan J. Schlender from The Reels of Justice podcast!By The Men of Steel

We've got a bonus episode featuring Case guesting on The McCaw Podcast Universe to talk Dawn of the Planet of the Apes! Check it out!By Micah and Jordan McCaw

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 Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard …

We keep this M. Night train going just so it can crash right into Unbreakable (2000) with Case Aiken from Another Pass and Men of Steel podcasts! Bruce Willis may have survived a series of traumatic accidents, but can he withstand our scrutiny? Shyamalanathon charges ahead! Where to find Case: Another Pass Podcast: https://www.certainpov.com/anothe…