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Reels of Justice

Reels of Justice
Film Criticism
Amadeus
Cinematic Narrative
The Karate Kid
Hot Tub Time Machine
The Matrix Reloaded
Star Trek
The Goonies
1980s
Terminator Salvation
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Antonio Salieri
The Dark Knight Rises
High Tension
Frankenstein
The Hurt Locker
Martial Arts
Viva Las Vegas
Star Trek III: the Search For Spock
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We put movies on trial.

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The Court rouses Hell on Reels from its ancient slumber again this week while Donnie Roberts (“The Rotten Truth” Podcast) sleeps like the dead through 1994’s “Wes Craven’s New Nightmare.” *** Prosecutor: Donnie Roberts. Defense: Maynard Bangs. Judge:... more

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The Court tries on some padded body suits this week while author Charles Philipp Martin (“Neon Panic”) opts not to spice up his chili recipe with 1958’s noir “Touch of Evil.” *** Prosecutor: Charles Philipp Martin. Defense: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Judge... more

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The Court can’t remember where it parked its invisible car this week when Matt Sherman (“James Bond Fan Events”) builds an ice fortress around the 2002 Bond film “Die Another Day.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Matt Sherman. Judge: The Hon... more

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The Court builds its first beer bong this week when Case Aiken (“Another Pass” Podcast) crams for his final exam and still gets a D for 1998’s “Dead Man on Campus.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Case Aiken. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Ban... more

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Recent Guests

Charles Philipp Martin
Prosecutor in case
Prosecution
Episode: ROJ-617: “The People vs. Touch of Evil” with Charles Philipp Martin
Matt Sherman
Guest lawyer presenting the defense for Die Another Day
Episode: ROJ-616: “The People vs. Die Another Day” with Matt Sherman
Gregory Marlow
Guest, appears as the defense attorney presenting exhibits
Episode: ROJ-614: “The People vs. All Dogs Go to Heaven” with Gregory Marlow
Frieda Toth
Prosecutor in the case against the film, guest on the show
Attorney/Film Critic
Episode: ROJ-613: “The People vs. How Stella Got Her Groove Back” with Frieda Toth
Sitting Duck
Guest prosecutor in the episode?
Reels of Justice
Episode: ROJ-612: “The People vs. The Dark Crystal” with Sitting Duck
Alessandra Seggi
Defense attorney guest, presenting defense exhibits
Self/Guest
Episode: ROJ-611: “The People vs. Better Off Dead” with Alessandra Seggi
Brian Levine
Defense attorney invited onto the show to defend The Little Mermaid
Episode: ROJ-610: “The People vs. The Little Mermaid (1989)” with Brian Levine
Matt Storm
DJ and host of the show, appearing as a defense witness in this episode
Independent podcaster and DJ
Episode: ROJ-609: “The People vs. Venom” with Matt Storm
Gerald Elias
Defense attorney arguing Diva is a cult classic and a genuine thriller
Episode: ROJ-607: “The People vs. Diva” with Gerald Elias

Hosts

Dylan J. Schlender
Judge/host with analytical contributions and questions in courtroom-style discussions.
Ryan Luis Rodriguez
Judge/host presiding; leads courtroom-style discussions and provides hosting energy.
Maynard Bangs
Judge hosting the courtroom proceedings; contributes exhibits and closing arguments.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Always a good time, every movie gets a fair shake and some of the analysis is just top notch. Great guests and reccomendations in every episode

    Podcast Addict
    5
    2dank48
    2 years ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    ❤️⚖️🎥

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sir Pick 'N' Mix-A-Lot
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • I love this podcast! it's relatable and hilarious 😂 I appreciate the humor and sarcasm. definitely worth listening to on repeat!

    Audible
    5
    Joy M.
    United States4 years ago
  • LOL!

    I love this podcast! it's relatable and hilarious 😂 I appreciate the humor and sarcasm. definitely worth listening to on repeat!

    Audible
    5
    Joy M.
    United States4 years ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    What a great idea for a show, listened to every episode, hilarious.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brokeback Duncan
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for its original format and entertaining debates.
Fans like the balance of humor and film-analysis rigor, with surprisingly thoughtful insights.
Many appreciate the variety of guests and topics across episodes.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

ROJ-611: “The People vs. Better Off Dead” with Alessandra Seggi
Q: Alessandra, how does the film balance comedy with serious subject matter like suicidality?
The defense contends that the humor is multi-layered and not used to trivialize suicidality; instead, it works in concert with counterpoints from friends and mentors to present a broader message that suicide is not the answer and that support networks matter.
ROJ-614: “The People vs. All Dogs Go to Heaven” with Gregory Marlow
Q: Mr. Marlow, would you like to proceed to your next exhibit?
Marlow continues presenting exhibits defending the film's depth, including its nuanced handling of death, family, and spiritual themes, arguing that the film offers layered messages rather than simple indoctrination.
ROJ-613: “The People vs. How Stella Got Her Groove Back” with Frieda Toth
Q: What is your take on the balance between autobiographical roots and fantasy in Stella's arc?
The episode treats the autobiographical roots as a lens that informs the fantasy framing, arguing that while the real-life background adds dimension, the fantasy ending is what drives commercial appeal, creating a tension between authenticity and entertainment value.
ROJ-613: “The People vs. How Stella Got Her Groove Back” with Frieda Toth
Q: How do you assess the Bechdel test in this film, and what does it reveal about character focus?
The Bechdel test is passed by the film through multiple female-led conversations that address topics beyond the romance, underscoring that women talk about various concerns and relationships with each other, which adds depth beyond the central love plot.
ROJ-603: “The People vs. The Life of Chuck” with The Vern
Q: What is the film doing with its reverse structure, and does it help or hinder the story?
The hosts disagree: some see the reverse structure as the film's strength, revealing influences and mortality in a meaningful way, while others feel it drags and leaves key relationships underdeveloped; the answer seems to be that it's a divisive but intentionally crafted choice.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Reels of Justice

What is Reels of Justice about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show turns movie discussion into a mock courtroom, with a rotating panel of hosts and guests debating whether a film is “guilty” of being a bad movie or worthy of praise. The format fuels brisk, bantery analysis that often blends film history, pop culture references, and personal anecdotes, while maintaining sharp takes on pacing, structure, and execution. Episodes commonly feature defense and prosecution lines of argument, skillful exhibit-style points, and a playful verdict that can oscillate between praise and critique. Noteworthy elements include the courtroom cadence, frequent cross-talk and digressions into related films and eras, and a knack for making both obscure and mainstream titles engaging for cinephiles and casual listene... more

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2. Matt Sherman
3. Gregory Marlow
4. Frieda Toth
5. Sitting Duck
6. Alessandra Seggi
7. Brian Levine
8. Matt Storm

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