Reels of Justice Reels of Justice

This week, the court looks to get a second opinion from Dr. London Smith (“Jock Doc Podcast”) as to the medicinal benefits, if any, of the 2010 Norwegian found footage horror film, “Trollhunter.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Dr. London Smith. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Ryan Luis Rodriguez, Big Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

This week, the court learns that friendship bites when Maisie Culver (“Day of the Dead”) defends the cult status of the 2009 horror comedy, “Jennifer’s Body.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Maisie Culver. Judge: The Honorable Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Maynard Bangs, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

We celebrate Awards Season in style when Dwight Hurst (“Broken Brain” Podcast) prosecutes one of the year’s so-called ‘best pictures,’ Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans.” Plus, the prestigious 72nd Annual Reelsie Awards (don’t try and pretend we just made them up). *** Prosecutor: Dwight Hurst. Defense: Ryan Luis Rodriguez. Judge: The Honorable Maynard Bangs. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar, Maynard Bangs. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

We let ‘er rip this week when Brian Haas (“BS Movies” Podcast) spins around dangerously with a chainsaw while defending the 2022 horror sequel, “Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” *** Prosecutor: Big Ben Haslar. Defense: Brian Haas. 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.

Legends and heroes collide this week when Simon Majumdar (“Food Network’s Tournament of Champions”/”Eat My Globe” Podcast) tears into Marvel Studios’ 2021 effort, “Eternals.” *** Prosecutor: Simon Majumdar. Defense: Maynard Bangs. Judge: The Honorable Dylan J. Schlender. Jurors: Dylan J. Schlender, Big Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

There is no try when filmmakers Marty Ketola and Clif Campbell (“Revenge of Zoe”) look to settle one of the biggest arguments in nerdom in the court this week; which is better, “Star Wars” or “The Empire Strikes Back?” *** “Star Wars”: Marty Ketola. “Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back”: Clif Campbell. Judge: The Honorable Big Ben Haslar. Jurors: Maynard Bangs, Dylan J. Schlender, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.