179 Jurassic Park III
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179 - Jurassic Park III Hold onto your butts! This week on Reel Comic Heroes, we're diving headfirst into the chaotic, avian-infested world of Jurassic Park III. Join Travis and Patrick as they dissect the questionable parenting decisions, the surprisingly effective Alan Grant survival tips, and the sheer absurdity of a talking raptor dream sequence. Was this a worthy sequel or a prehistoric misstep? We'll debate the dino-sized plot holes, the surprisingly engaging action, and whether Tea Leoni's screaming could shatter glass. We'll discuss the introduction of new dinosaurs, the pacing of the...
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178 Outtake Romy And Michelle
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In which our heroes discuss Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion
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178 Outtake: Josie And The Pussycats Minute
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In which our heroes lament the Josie & The Pussycats Minute podcast that never was (cut from Episode 178 - Josie & The Pussycats)
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178 Josie and the Pussycats with Niall McGowan
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178 - Josie & The Pussycats with Niall McGowan In this episode, we're strumming the power chords of early 2000s pop culture with the glittering, satirical cult classic Josie & The Pussycats! Joining us is none other than Niall McGowan, co-host of Bat Minute and a connoisseur of all things comic and cinematic. Together, we dive into the neon-drenched world of Josie, Melody, and Val as they rocket from small-town dreamers to unwitting pop pawns in a plot to brainwash teens. We explore the film’s razor-sharp (and still shockingly relevant) commentary on consumerism, the music industry,...
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178 Outtake: Fiona the Borg Queen
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In which our heroes discuss Parker Posey (cut from Episode 178 - Josie & The Pussycats)
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178 Outtake: Dennis the Menace
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Our upcoming Josie & the Pussycats episode is jam-packed, so we had to trim some stuff out. But rather than throw out this gold, here you go.
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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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