Reels of Justice

The Court lets a friendly pumpkin fight go too far this week while author J.W. Ocker (“Chasing the Headless Horseman”) gallops towards the old bridge by the churchyard in 1999’s “Sleepy Hollow.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: J.W. Ocker. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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The Court reprises the Universal Monster Mash this week when Jack Bennett (“A Good Scream”) appears out of thin air to see “The Invisible Man (1933)” Claude out the eyes of 1943’s “Phantom of the Opera.” *** “The Invisible Man (1933)”: Jack Bennett. “Phantom of the Opera (1943)": Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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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: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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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: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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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 Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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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 Bangs. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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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 Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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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. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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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 Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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The Court doesn’t have your two dollars again this week when author Alessandra Seggi (“Youth and Suicide in American Cinema”) starts down a slippery slope chasing after 1985’s “Better Off Dead.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Alessandra Seggi. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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The Court confirms it's better down where it's wetter this week when Brian Levine (“Pipes Magazine Radio Show”) trades his legs for a song to the 1989 animated classic “The Little Mermaid.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Brian Levine. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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The Court hopes brains are a low-calorie food this week when DJ Matt Storm (“‘Fun’ and Games Podcast") enters into a symbiotic relationship with the 2018 superhero film “Venom.” *** Prosecutor: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Defense: Matt Storm. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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The Court shatters its previous record for wig changes this week when Vincent Haddad (“Next Time on Dragon Ball”) tries to do the fusion dance with 2018’s “Dragon Ball Super: Broly.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Vincent Haddad. 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.

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The Court has its heartstrings retuned this week when violinist and author Gerald Elias (“Murder on Vacation”) strikes a chord defending the 1981 French thriller “Diva.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Gerald Elias. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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The Court learns to look a gift horse in the mouth this week when Nathaniel Jonsson (“At The Devils Ball Podcast”) launches a thousand ships to reclaim the 2004 epic “Troy.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Nathaniel Jonsson. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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The Court is too crass and too spurious this week when author Dan Hassler-Forest (“Fast and Furious Franchising”) hits the nitrous behind the wheel of 2003’s “2 Fast 2 Furious.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Dan Hassler-Forest. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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Tubi or not Tubi is not the question this week when Bede and Kollin of “The Tubi Tuesdays” Podcast defend the 2025 Tubi original “Get Off My Lawn.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Bede and Kollin of Tubi Tuesdays. 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.

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The Court glimpses a vision of its own grim demise when The Vern (“Cinema Recall” Podcast) looks to end the universe inside the 2024 drama “The Life of Chuck.” *** Prosecutor: The Vern. Defense: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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The revolution will not be televised this week when Adam Kotsko (“Late Star Trek: The Final Frontier in the Franchise Era”) seeks to fight the power of 2025’s “One Battle After Another.” *** Prosecutor: Adam Kotsko. Defense: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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Season Seven goes online and becomes self-aware this week when Graham Skipper (“Organonym!”) tries to spin some gold for the 1995 horror comedy “Rumpelstiltskin.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Graham Skipper. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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What began as a yearly custom becomes an annual tradition this week as The Court polishes off Season Six with the only thing more certain than Death and Taxes: “The Appeals of Justice.” *** Defense (“The People vs. The Wizard”): Dylan J. Schlender. Defense (“The People vs. Superman [2025]”): Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Defense (“The People vs. Paranormal Activity”): Maynard Bangs. Prosecutor (“The People vs. Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan”): Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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The Court pigs out on discarded M&M’S this week when author Maisie Culver (“Of Monsters and Menses”) pops “the question” (“are you a bad movie?”) to the 2001 romantic comedy “The Wedding Planner.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Maisie Culver. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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The Court sends Bruce Willis back through its revolving door system again this week when Hunter Stair (“The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast”) defends the 1991 action comedy “The Last Boy Scout.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Hunter Stair. 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.

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This week, the Court finds out it was a ghost the whole time when Ryan Verrill (“Antenna Releasing”), who was also a ghost the whole time, spoils the shocking twist ending of 1999’s “The Sixth Sense.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Ryan Verrill. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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The Court has been posthumously recast this week when author Matt Pruitt (“The Phenomenal Sasquatch”) delivers a powerful skipping side kick to the 1978 crime film “Game of Death.” *** Prosecutor: Matt Pruitt. Defense: Big Ben Haslar. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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The Court travels back in time this week to see J.D. Ryznar (“The Yacht or Nyacht Podcast”) help a younger version of himself defend the 1995 sci-fi film “12 Monkeys.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: J.D. Ryznar. 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.

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The Court breaks out the fur bikinis this week when Case Aiken (“Another Pass” Podcast) believes he has the power to defend the 1987 fantasy film “Masters of the Universe.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Case Aiken. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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The Court watches you while you sleep this week when Marty Ketola and Clif Campbell (“Making Pondo/Talking Pondo” Podcast) try to debunk the 2007 found footage film “Paranormal Activity.” *** Prosecutor: Marty Ketola and Clif Campbell. 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.

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The Court takes some hits and keeps moving this week when author Luke Goozdich (“Fire in the Tall Grass”) appears as the cornerman for 1990’s “Rocky V.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Luke Goozdich. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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The Court enjoys a glass of Grape Juice Plus this week when author Jonathan Leaf (“The Primate Myth”) argues that enjoyment did not evolve from the 1971 sci-fi film “Escape from the Planet of the Apes.” *** Prosecutor: Jonathan Leaf. Defense: Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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This week, Dwight Hurst (“Broken Brain” Podcast) reports for jury duty when Big Ben and Schlendzo D square up and square off in The Court’s ultimate “End Game (2006).” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Dylan J. Schlender. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Dwight Hurst, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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The Court wants to switch seats with you this week when Dr. Jo (“Felicity Was Here” Podcast) tries to avert the convoluted demise of the 2000 horror film “Final Destination.” *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Dr. Jo. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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The Court just wants to bang on the drum all day when Caleb Zakarin (“New Books Network”) hurls a cymbal at the head of 2014’s “Whiplash.” Plus, the 43rd annual Reelsie Awards! *** Prosecutor: Caleb Zakarin. Defense: Big Ben Haslar. 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.

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The Court is out of its depth this week when author Henry Rausch (“Submerged”) refuses to take a dive while defending 2002’s “K-19: The Widowmaker.” Plus, a super secret surprise witness maybe! *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Henry Rausch. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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A lot of merryin’ is made in The Court this week when evil sheriff Nathaniel Jonsson (“At The Devils Ball Podcast”) locks us all in a tower to be married to 1991’s “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Nathaniel Jonsson. 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.

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It’s The Court’s 300th episode, gosh! So Adam J. Floyd (“Get Piped” Podcast), bred for his skills in magic, chats us up about this fat lard of a movie, 2004’s “Napoleon Dynamite.” *** Prosecutor: Adam J. Floyd. Defense: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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Hey Babe, I know The Court forgot to get you something for Valentine’s Day, so here’s Brooks Eason (“I Remember Everything”) defending the 1995 family classic “Babe.” Please stop crying. *** Prosecutor: Maynard Bangs. Defense: Brooks Eason. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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This week, the Court pleads for just one more action hero when Robin Warder (“The Trail Went Cold” Podcast) impersonates an Austrian bodybuilder in defense of 1993’s “Last Action Hero.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Robin Warder. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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The Court gets into some hot soup of a different kind this week when Eric C. Rath (“Oishii: The History of Sushi”) uses his noodle to defend the 1985 Foodie classic “Tampopo.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Eric C. Rath. 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.

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The Court is suddenly unappetized by nachos when Addison Binek (“Psycho Ape!”) perfects his barbecue sauce for the Great Grindhouse Grill-Off between 2007’s “Planet Terror” and “Death Proof.” *** “Planet Terror”: Maynard Bangs. “Death Proof": Addison Binek. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

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