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Reels of Justice

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60:03

ROJ-448: “The People vs. Star Trek Beyond” with Adam...

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2025/05/08

The Court just can’t get beyond “Star Trek Beyond” this week when Adam Kotsko (“Late Star Trek: The Final Frontier in the Franchise Era”) sets his phasers to stun the 2016 NuTrek film. *** Prosecutor: Adam Kotsko. Defense: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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69:27

ROJ-447: “The People vs. Pirates of the Caribbean:...

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2025/05/01

The court shivers its timbers this week when Richard Blakemore (“Enemies of All: The Rise and Fall of the Golden Age of Piracy”) swabs the poop deck with the 2003 adventure “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.” *** Prosecutor: Richard Blakemore. Defense: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think ...

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60:28

ROJ-446: “The People vs. Yesterday” with Phillip Mottaz

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2025/04/24

Happiness is a guilty verdict this week when Phillip Mottaz (“Deadly Maybe: A Gallagher Brothers Mystery”) comes in through the bathroom window to twist and shout about the 2019 romantic comedy “Yesterday.” *** Prosecutor: Phillip Mottaz. Defense: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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68:34

ROJ-445: “The People vs. Death to Smoochy” with...

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2025/04/17

In what some people are prematurely calling ‘The Worst Podcast Episode of 2025,’ Isabel Teran (“Hearsing Around Podcast”) serves as guest juror in a Ben V Bangs Bro-down over the 2002 comedy “Death to Smoochy.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Isabel Teran, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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75:05

ROJ-444: “The People vs. The Matrix Reloaded” with...

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2025/04/10

This week, the court takes too many blue pills and wakes up to find Case Aiken (“Another Pass Podcast”) fighting fifty Agent Schlendzos to protect the 2003 sci-fi sequel “The Matrix Reloaded.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Case Aiken. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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58:17

ROJ-443: “The People vs. Cruising” with William Burns

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2025/04/03

We work hard, we play hard this week when author William Burns (“Ghost of an Idea: Hauntology, Folk Horror, and the Spectre of Nostalgia”) contends with too many Al Pacino impressions as he defends the 1980 crime film “Cruising.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: William Burns. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the ve...

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73:39

ROJ-442: “The People vs. Avatar” with Andy Slack

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2025/03/27

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: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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72:35

ROJ-441: “The People vs. Harry and the Hendersons”...

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2025/03/20

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 Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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70:06

ROJ-440: “Juror #2 vs. Conclave" with Jeremy Black

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2025/03/13

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 Black. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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67:07

ROJ-439: “The People vs. Maximum Overdrive” with...

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2025/03/06

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 Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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63:18

ROJ-438: “The People vs. Amadeus” with Chris Shepard

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2025/02/27

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. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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68:29

ROJ-437: “The People vs. The Dark Knight Rises” with...

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2025/02/20

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. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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72:06

ROJ-436: “The People vs. The Goonies” with Tom Lorenzo

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2025/02/13

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. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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61:21

ROJ-435: “The People vs. Hot Tub Time Machine” with...

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2025/02/06

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. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden. What did you think of the verdict?

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59:26

ROJ-434: “Olympus Has Fallen vs. White House Down"...

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2025/01/30

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”: Dylan J. Schlender. “White House Down": Jeremy Black. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.What did you thin...

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60:55

ROJ-433: “The People vs. Star Trek III: The Search...

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2025/01/23

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 Strand. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.What did you think of the verdict?

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59:52

ROJ-432: “The People vs. Viva Las Vegas” with Landon...

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2025/01/16

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 Palmer. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.What did you think of the verdict?

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64:57

ROJ-431: “The People vs. Smile 2" with D-Rok Schlender

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2025/01/09

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. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.What did you think of the verdict?

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68:12

ROJ-430: “The People vs. Terminator Salvation” with...

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2025/01/02

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: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.What did you think of the verdict?

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67:31

ROJ-429: “Singin’ in the Rain vs. La La Land" with...

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2024/12/26

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. James and Noah Charney. “La La Land": Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.What did you...

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