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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
The Dark Knight Rises
Antonio Salieri
Frankenstein
High Tension
The Hurt Locker
Martial Arts
Star Trek III: the Search For Spock
Viva Las Vegas
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We put movies on trial.

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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

The Court goes barking up the wrong tree this week when author Gregory Marlow (“Seeking”) refuses to put down the 1989 family animated film “All Dogs Go to Heaven.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Gregory Marlow. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben ... more

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The Court regrets loaning out its groove so carelessly this week when author Frieda Toth (“James Bond Route 9 and Me”) calls out the 1998 cradle-robbing classic “How Stella Got Her Groove Back.” *** Prosecutor: Frieda Toth. Defense: Dylan J. Schlende... more

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The Court is full of even more puppets than usual this week when Sitting Duck (“Mutant Reviewers”) cries fowl on the beloved 1982 children’s fantasy film “The Dark Crystal.” *** Prosecutor: Sitting Duck. Defense: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Gerald Elias
Defense attorney arguing Diva is a cult classic and a genuine thriller
Episode: ROJ-607: “The People vs. Diva” with Gerald Elias
Adam Kotsko
Prosecutor invited onto the show
Episode: ROJ-602: “The People vs. One Battle After Another” with Adam Kotsko
Hunter Stair
Guest on defense side in a courtroom parody
Defense in The Last Boy Scout discussion
Episode: ROJ-550: “The People vs. The Last Boy Scout” with Hunter Stair
Ryan Verrill
Guest presenting defense in the case
The guest on the show (defense)
Episode: ROJ-549: “The People vs. The Sixth Sense” with Ryan Verrill
Matt Pruitt
Prosecution attorney presenting the case
Episode: ROJ-548: “The People vs. Game of Death” with Matt Pruitt
Ben Haslar
Defense attorney presenting counterarguments
Episode: ROJ-548: “The People vs. Game of Death” with Matt Pruitt
JD Ryznar
Guest, defense in the courtroom scenario
Episode: ROJ-547: “The People vs. 12 Monkeys” with J.D. Ryznar
Luke Goozdich
Guest defending Rocky V in a courtroom-style panel
Episode: ROJ-544: “The People vs. Rocky V” with Luke Goozdich

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 Kingdom2 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-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.
ROJ-552: “Appeals of Justice 004”
Q: What do you say to the millions of children who got a power glove only to play Rad Racer?
The panel notes that the power glove had limited real-world applicability and emphasizes that the film's use of real Nintendo products was partly for authenticity and partly a reflection of production history.
ROJ-552: “Appeals of Justice 004”
Q: What do you guys have any questions about?
The group engages with questions about the characters, their motivations, and the film's handling of sensitive topics, leading to further debate on interpretation and verdicts.

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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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Recent guests on Reels of Justice include:

1. Frieda Toth
2. Gerald Elias
3. Adam Kotsko
4. Hunter Stair
5. Ryan Verrill
6. Matt Pruitt
7. Ben Haslar
8. JD Ryznar

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