177 Monkeybone
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Get ready for a wild, surreal ride through the twisted corridors of early-2000s cinema as the Reel Comic Heroes crew dives headfirst into Monkeybone—a film that’s part dark fantasy, part slapstick comedy, and entirely confusing. In this episode, we unpack the strange journey of cartoonist Stu Miley (Brendan Fraser), who finds himself trapped in a bizarre limbo world filled with oddball creatures, bad decisions, and one very horny monkey. We’ll explore the film’s chaotic tone, the surprisingly impressive creature design by Stan Winston Studio, and ask the big questions—like “Who...
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176 Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker with Alex Thompson Forte
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176 - Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker with Alex Thompson-Forte In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, we dive into the animated classic Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker. Hosts Travis and Patrick are joined by special guest Alex Thompson-Forte to unravel the dark and thrilling story that brings the Clown Prince of Crime back to terrorize Neo-Gotham. Together, they discuss the film’s intense action, its shocking twists, and how it pushes the boundaries of what we expect from a Batman animated feature. From Mark Hamill’s chilling performance as the Joker to the evolution of Terry McGinnis...
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175 X-Men with Adam Sheehan
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175 - X-Men with Adam Sheehan Get ready, true believers! In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, we dive into the movie that helped launch the modern era of superhero films, X-Men (2000). Directed by Bryan Singer and featuring an all-star cast, this film brought Marvel’s beloved mutants to the big screen in a way that changed comic book adaptations forever. Joining us for this discussion is the fantastic Adam Sheehan, a longtime X-Men fan and all-around pop culture aficionado. We break down the film’s impact, its faithfulness to the comics, and the performances of Hugh Jackman, Patrick...
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174 The Crow: Salvation with Bubbawheat and Eric Magill
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174 - The Crow: Salvation with Bubbawheat and Eric Magill Justice comes with a vengeance! This week, we’re diving into the third installment of The Crow franchise – The Crow: Salvation (2000). This direct-to-video sequel brings a new story of revenge and redemption, starring Eric Mabius as Alex Corvis, a wrongfully executed man who returns from the dead to uncover the truth behind his murder. Join us as we discuss: The differences between The Crow: Salvation and its predecessors Eric Mabius’ take on the resurrected anti-hero The film’s gritty, late-’90s aesthetic Notable...
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173 - Outtake - Jonathan the Furby
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In which we meet a new friend.
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173 - Mission: Impossible - II with George Hendricks and Jonathan Howell
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173 - Mission: Impossible - II with George Hendricks and Jonathan Howell WARNING: This episode is very explicit. Welcome back to Reel Comic Heroes—the podcast where we take a deep dive into the best (and sometimes worst) action-packed, comic-inspired, and downright legendary films. Today, we’re tackling a sequel that cranked up the stunts, slow motion, and doves—Mission: Impossible II. Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt, but this time, John Woo is in the director’s chair, bringing his signature style of over-the-top action, intense face-offs, and, of course, some gravity-defying...
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173 - Outtake - Tea and Malort
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Spend some time in the green room with us before our recording of Mission: Impossible - II.
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172 - Galaxy Quest with Charlie Talbert
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172 - Galaxy Quest with Charlie Talbert In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, we embark on a journey to the stars as we discuss the 1999 cult classic Galaxy Quest. We are joined by special guest Charlie Talbert, who played titular Angus in the 1995 coming-of-age classic, ‘Angus’. Charlie can also be seen in recent films such as; Megalopolis, Lisa Frankenstein and Rebel Ridge. Join us as we explore the hilarious and heartwarming sci-fi comedy that parodies the world of Star Trek and fandom, while also paying homage to the spirit of adventure and teamwork that defines the best of science...
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171 - The Matrix with Jarf Harden
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171 - The Matrix with Jarf Harden In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, we dive deep into the iconic sci-fi film The Matrix. Join us as we explore its groundbreaking visuals, philosophical themes, and the unforgettable characters that have shaped pop culture. We discuss the film's impact on the genre, its innovative use of special effects, and the layers of meaning behind the story. Plugging in alongside us in this episode is Jarf, who brings some great perspective to the world of The Matrix! Guest Plugs Check out Jarf’s song by song podcast, Dream Operators, about David Byrne’s True...
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170 - The World is Not Enough
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170 - The World is Not Enough Join us as we dive into the thrilling world of espionage and intrigue with our review of The World is Not Enough on Reel Comic Heroes Podcast! Bond aficionados Patrick and Travis take a deep dive into Pierce Brosnan's third outing as 007, where Bond faces off against the cunning Renard and the seductive Elektra King. Discuss the episode over on the Facebook group: Follow @ReelComicHeroes on Join us for our next movie review - The Matrix (not Galaxy Quest) | | Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Prelude and Action" by Kevin MacLeod...
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In this episode of Reel Comic Heroes, our hosts dive into the zany world of superhero satire with the 1999 cult classic "Mystery Men." Joining them is special guest Dave Pallas, a seasoned podcaster and superhero aficionado known for his insights into the heroic citizens of Champion City.
Guest Plugs
Check out Dave’s podcast 5 Minutes of Mystery: https://www.5minutesofmystery.com/
Links of Note
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Join us for our next movie review - The World is Not Enough
Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Prelude and Action" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Deep Haze" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Intro/Outro by Matthew S Mendoza