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Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Happy new podcast day! For Reel Film Nerds Podcast #317 Matt and Mike chat about a movie based on a classic RPG Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves starring Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez. Not misunderstood board game topics include Bones, cats, and allergies.
What a really nice spring surprise. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is a really fun movie with a great story, great acting, decent CGI, and surprisingly great humor. D&D is not a monster movie, it is a creature movie. There are lots of fun animals, dragons, and mythical creatures throughout the film. D&D does not try to take itself too seriously. What I mean by that is this, the movie does not try to tell you what to think. It does not try to make you experience an emotional or analytical revelation. It is just a movie with a great adventure, story, and characters. It’s exactly the kind of movie that we are really missing today.
No, D&D is not going to win any awards. It’s not going to have you talking about it with your friends two weeks later. It’s just a really fun time. Mike and Matt think this is a must see film in the theaters. Mike awards Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves 4 out of 5 Reels while Matt gives it 3.5 out of 5 Reels.
Next week we check out the new release Air starring Matt Damon, Jason Bateman, and Ben Affleck. Don’t forget to check out Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #7 at the end of RFN Episode #317. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!
If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com
You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Why not join our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. We also have an old fashioned website where you can watch trailers, read the host's bios, listen to the podcast, and get a ton more info on the movies we review. http://www.ReelFilmNerds.com Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.
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Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Happy hump day everyone! It’s here, woo-hoo, John Wick: Chapter 4 and man it did not disappoint. Bonus topics today include Dolby Atmos, Dodge Challenger Demon, and Matt and Ma are back on the radio!
It’s been just about 4 years since John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum and man a lot has changed in our world. Matt and Mike are just so happy that John Wick didn’t. John Wick: Chapter 4 is an incredible film. The stunts are always at the top but this chapter they really added in martial arts. The John Wick series has always had a level of martial arts but not like this. A lot of that has to do with new co-star Donnie Yen. What an incredible actor and martial artist. He really helped elevate an already incredible franchise. Keanu Reeves, as always, was incredible. He has really upped his hand to hand combat to try to keep up with Yen and we think he did a great job.
If John Wick: Chapter 4 is the final main film in this franchise your hosts would be satisfied. It has a very good story, amazing action, great characters, incredible acting, and even some really fun humor. Matt and Mike both agree this is a must see film in the theaters. They both award John Wick: Chapter 4, 4.5 out of 5 Reels.
For next week's pod we continue with the new theater releases with Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves starring Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!
If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com
You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Why not join our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. We also have an old fashioned website where you can watch trailers, read the host's bios, listen to the podcast, and get a ton more info on the movies we review. http://www.ReelFilmNerds.com Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.
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Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wow, March is moving by quickly! This week Mike, Matt, and Ma Hinshaw chat about a recent Academy Award winning film RRR currently streaming on Netflix. Additional topics include Happy Birthday Mike, the British Empire was ruthless, and to dub or not to dub.
Matt has been wanting to watch this film since he found out about late last summer. He just wanted to wait to review it with Mike for this pod and man he was not disappointed. RRR is an incredible film! Excellent story, amazing action, and very very good acting. RRR is extremely loosely based on real revolutionaries and real events but it is a fictional retelling, almost a What If type story.
The stunts and action are some of the best we have ever seen. Yes they are very unrealistic at times and down right over the top but man are they cool to watch. The cinematography was excellent. It’s lit so perfectly and shot so well that it’s almost distracting. Mike, Ma, and Matt all agree RRR is a must see film!
Mike with the highest rating gives RRR 4.5 out of 5 Reels. Matt and Ma on the other hand both award it 4 out of 5 Reels and Oatmeal cookies.
For next week's pod we head to theaters to catch Keanu Reeves latest installment of the infamous John Wick series, John Wick: Chapter 4!! Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!
If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com
You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Why not join our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. We also have an old fashioned website where you can watch trailers, read the host's bios, listen to the podcast, and get a ton more info on the movies we review. http://www.ReelFilmNerds.com Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.
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Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Happy almost St. Patrick's Day everyone! For Episode 314 Mike and Matt chat about a little film that hit the box office last week starring Adam Driver, 65. Additional topics today include The 2023 Academy Awards, Flying Basset, and one incredible giveaway.
When it comes to film with dinosaurs the bar has been set pretty high but also pretty low. 65 is a decent film that falls in the middle of dinosaur films. The CGI is pretty good, the acting by Adam Driver and Ariana Greenblatt is very good, but what falls flat is the story. It’s not a horrible story but it just doesn’t have a ton of substance or dialogue. Because of this the world building is very lacking as well. There is little to no character development so this ancient journey dodging being eaten every few minutes really doesn’t have a ton of weight to it because you don’t really care about the two main characters. 65 is not a bad film, it's just not a great film like Jurassic Park. Mike and Matt agree 65 only earns a mediocre score of 2 out of 5 Reels.
For next week's episode Mike wanted to stay home from the theaters. He picked an Indian film that just won an Academy Award this week, RRR. It is currently streaming on Netflix so why not watch it with us? Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!
If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com
You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Why not join our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. We also have an old fashioned website where you can watch trailers, read the host's bios, listen to the podcast, and get a ton more info on the movies we review. http://www.ReelFilmNerds.com Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.
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Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Welcome one and all. It's a new podcast day for the Reel Film Nerds. For today’s episode Ma, Mike and Matt chat about Guy Ritchie’s latest film Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre. Bonus discussions include Legion, death, and Yes Man.
This is not your typical Guy Ritchie film. The story is told directly, there are not a ton of characters, and there are no big twists or reveals. Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre is not a bad film just not what your hosts have come to expect from Ritchie. It’s a spy satire with some really funny moments but not enough. It was great seeing Josh Hartnett back on screen and in a somewhat starring role. Aubrey Plaza, Hugh Grant, and of course Jason Statham all do great jobs. Operation Fortune is just missing something keeping it from hitting that incredible film rank like previous Ritchie flicks. Ma and Mike agree Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre is a solid 3.5 out of 5 Reels. Matt really expected more but he still really enjoyed himself. He awards the film 3 out of 5 Reels.
Mike, Matt, and even Ma just can’t stay away from the theaters in 2023. For next week they will report back about the Sci-Fi dinosaur thriller 65 starring Adam Driver. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!
If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com
You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Why not join our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. We also have an old fashioned website where you can watch trailers, read the host's bios, listen to the podcast, and get a ton more info on the movies we review. http://www.ReelFilmNerds.com Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.
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Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Welcome to March everyone. Can you believe how fast this year has rocketed by? For today’s pod Mike, Matt, and Ma Hinshaw chat about a film that is tearing up the box office Cocaine Bear directed by Elizabeth Banks. Not drug related animal topics include 8K, Movie Pass sucks again, and a new incredible Blu-ray giveaway.
This movie is exactly what we wanted, just not enough of it. Cocaine Bear is a high dollar B-movie with A-list stars and an amazing CGI bear. The biggest problem with this film is they did not push the boundaries harder. There are some really great over the top scenes and humor but they are too few and far between. Another big issue is the amount of stories in this film. There are a ton of characters, which is great, but they all have these pretty intricate stories. Why, why are there so many? A handful at best but better developed really would improve this film.
Matt and Mike both agree this is a wait until it’s streaming kinda movie. It is a ton of fun and if you want to go to the theaters please do but it’s not a must see film. Mike awards Cocaine Bear 2.5 out of 5 Reels. Matt is just a smidge lower with 2 out of 5 Reels. Of course we can’t forget Ma Hinshaw who just loves pretty much anything, she awards the movie 3.5 out of 5 cookies.
Next week Mike, Matt, and even Ma continue their theater going run with Guy Ritchie’s latest film Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre starring Jason Statham. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!
If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com
You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Why not join our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. We also have an old fashioned website where you can watch trailers, read the host's bios, listen to the podcast, and get a ton more info on the movies we review. http://www.ReelFilmNerds.com Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.
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Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
It’s here everyone! Our first Marvel Cinematic Universe film of 2023, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Man Marvel and Disney are just cranking these things out aren’t they? Additional topics today include where is Luis, MCU villains, and Mike’s likes it sloppy.
Going against the critics and keyboard warriors Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is not a horrible film. It is not amazing either like we have come to expect from the MCU. Ant-Man 3 is a fun blockbuster with a ton of faults. The introduction of Kang played by Jonathan Majors is probably the best part of the film. He is really going to be a great addition and villain for the MCU. The worst part of the film is that Disney did M.O.D.O.K. dirty! If you are a fan of M.O.D.O.K. you are going to hate him in this film. Also this whole dang movie is nothing but a CGI fest. Some of it is really great and some of it is really terrible. Is Ant-Man 3 worth a watch, yes but only if you like the MCU, blockbusters, or Paul Rudd. Mike and Matt agree Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania earns a palatable 2.5 out of 5 Reels.
Next week Ma, Matt, and Mike head to the theaters to watch a very interesting looking film loosely based on real life Cocaine Bear directed by Elizabeth Banks and starring Ray Liota. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!
If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com
You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Why not join our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. We also have an old fashioned website where you can watch trailers, read the host's bios, listen to the podcast, and get a ton more info on the movies we review. http://www.ReelFilmNerds.com Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.
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Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Happy Valentine’s Day hangover, may your wallets be empty and your hearts be full of love. Today for Reel Film Nerds Episode 310 the guys review Knock at the Cabin while celebrating their 5 year anniversary! Topics today include Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode 1, what a twist, and should we review RRR.
Apocalypse stories are a dime a dozen by movie standards. Knock at the Cabin is another apocalypse story but it doesn’t blatantly show you what’s going on outside the cabin. It hints at it and shows you news reports. Knock at the Cabin is a lot more like a one room play focusing on acting and character development and it does great. Besides the incredible acting by the entire cast especially Kristen Cui and Dave Bautista the cinematography is a master class. It is just incredible. Shot entirely on film using tight shots, wide shots, etc. it really elevates this film.
Mike liked Knock at the Cabin but didn’t love it. He awards the film 3 out of 5 Reels. Matt and Ma Hinshaw on the other hand loved it. They both give the film 4 out of 5 Reels.
Next week Mike, Matt, and Ma head to the theaters to watch our first MCU film of 2023, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania starring Paul Rudd and Jonathan Majors. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!
If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com
You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Why not join our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. We also have an old fashioned website where you can watch trailers, read the host's bios, listen to the podcast, and get a ton more info on the movies we review. http://www.ReelFilmNerds.com Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.
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Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Happy Wednesday movie lovers. For this week’s Reel Film Nerds podcast we catch up on a 2023 Best Picture nominee The Fabelmans written and directed by Steven Spielberg. Extra topics include raw talent, breaking news, and a new movie giveaway.
This is a very personal story that took many years for Steven Spielberg to write and bring to film. The Fabelmans is very closely based on Spielberg's upbringing in Arizona and his love of creating films. The Fabelmans is a lot deeper than that. It is also about family, resentment, lying, and truth. The film was beautifully shot and written, to be expected from Spielberg, but it also was acted extremely well. Michelle Williams and Gabriel LaBelle are incredible but Paul Dano and even Seth Rogen put on incredible displays too. The Fabelmans is a must watch film if you love movies. Is it the Best Picture winner, we will find out in a few weeks. Matt gives the film 4 out of 5 Reels while Mike with an almost perfect score rates it 4.5 out of 5 Reels.
Next week Mike and Matt head to the theaters to check out the latest M. Night Shyamalan flick, Knock at the Cabin starring Dave Bautista. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!
If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com
You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Why not join our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. We also have an old fashioned website where you can watch trailers, read the host's bios, listen to the podcast, and get a ton more info on the movies we review. http://www.ReelFilmNerds.com Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.
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Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Welcome to February everyone. This year is just rocketing by isn’t it? This week Mike and Matt sit down to chat about the Netflix Original The Pale Blue Eye starring Christian Bale and Harry Melling. Not murder mystery topics include Australia, cursive, and anxious Mike.
If you enjoy murder mysteries, period films, or amazing acting then The Pale Blue Eye is a great film for you. For the rest of you listeners you can stop reading now. A mysterious hanging of a West Point cadet in 1830 prompts the school’s director to recruit a local detective to investigate the mysterious suicide. The costumes are amazing, the sets are beautiful, and the color palette is perfect. Christian Bale never disappoints either. He is an incredible actor and one of the best things about this film. Harry Melling portrays a young Edgar Allen Poe nearly stealing the show from Bale.
Matt and Mike differ greatly on this film. Mike really enjoyed The Pale Blue Eye. He loved almost every aspect of it, awarding the film 4 out of 5 Reels. Matt on the other hand really found the story boring and way too long. He only awards it 2 out of 5 Reels.
Next week Mike and Matt play catch up by reviewing one of the 2023 Oscar Nominated Best Picture films The Fabelmans written and directed by Steven Spielberg. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!
If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com
You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Why not join our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. We also have an old fashioned website where you can watch trailers, read the host's bios, listen to the podcast, and get a ton more info on the movies we review. http://www.ReelFilmNerds.com Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.
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Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Guess what it’s podcast time with Matt and Mike AKA the Reel Film Nerds. For episode 307 the guys chat about Tom Hanks’ latest film A Man Called Otto. Not grumpy old man topics include dry January, another awesome giveaway, and homeowners associations.
This is not intentional but so far we are at 50% sad movie reviews for 2023. We swear we are not picking sad films on purpose, guess it’s just that time of year. A Man Called Otto is a really great film but gosh it’s really depressing for the bulk of the movie. It has a really nice thoughtful third act that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy but holy crap there is some darkness to work through first. This is a difficult film to discuss without spoiling major plot points so we won’t. The acting is very good as expected from Tom Hanks but Mariana Treviño the counterbalance to the grumpy old man, was equally amazing.
Should you rush out and watch A Man Called Otto, maybe. The movie theaters would love your business and it’s Tom Hanks dang it. Mike and Matt both really enjoyed the film but Matt liked it a little bit more, awarding it 4 out of 5 Reels. Mike gives A Man Called Otto a respectable 3.5 out of 5 Reels.
Next week we stay home and sit on our couches catching Christian Bale’s latest Netflix Original The Pale Blue Eye. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!
If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com
You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Why not join our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. We also have an old fashioned website where you can watch trailers, read the host's bios, listen to the podcast, and get a ton more info on the movies we review. http://www.ReelFilmNerds.com Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.
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Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Happy hump day everyone! For Reel Film Nerds Episode 306 we chat about our first horror movie of 2023 M3GAN. Additional topics include the TV show Girls, donkeys, and what is elevated horror.
Does this film really qualify as a horror movie or is it a thriller? Matt and Mike think M3GAN leans more towards psychological thriller than a horror flick. The things you don’t see or experience are just as scary as the things the film does show you. M3GAN, the AI doll, is basically a mix of Terminator and Chucky with a sprinkle of everyone’s favorite Alexa device thrown in for good measure. This film is a story that has been done over and over again just not quite like this. One of the best questions M3GAN raises is a kid's dependency on their guardian and should an AI be that guardian? There are some really interesting scenes that do make this film worth a watch. Just seeing the doll M3GAN do her thing and how well she does it is a feat in its own right. They really nailed it visually and audibly. Matt and Mike differ a bit on M3GAN. Mike, as expected, loved the movie, awarding it 4 out of 5 Reels. Matt thought the film was just average and had been done before. He awards it 3 out 5 Reels.
Next week Mike and Matt head to the theaters this week to watch Tom Hanks try to play a grumpy man in A Man Called Otto. Come on Tom, we know you are a nice guy. We will try to believe you anyway. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!
If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com
You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Why not join our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. We also have an old fashioned website where you can watch trailers, read the host's bios, listen to the podcast, and get a ton more info on the movies we review. http://www.ReelFilmNerds.com Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.
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Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Welcome everyone to Reel Film Nerds podcast 305. Today Mike and Matt review a film that is lighting up the awards scene, The Banshees of Inisherin starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. Off topics include kayaking, Star Tours, and our first giveaway of 2023!
For the second podcast of the year your hosts already don’t agree, that is a first! The Banshees of Inisherin is not a film for everyone. It is sad, dark, depressing, and humorous. It is your typical art house or independent type film. The acting is incredible, the sets are beautiful, and the story is very thought provoking, well to one of your hosts. There are ways you can read into the film, think about what it means, and how it pertains to your life or it might just come off really weird to you. Can you guess which host went what way? Our ratings will tell you.
Mike Talent was not a fan of The Banshees of Inisherin. He thought it was just weird and boring, awarding it 2.5 out of 5 Reels. Matt really liked it and read into it quite a bit especially how it pertains to his own life. He awards the film 4 out of 5 Reels.
Shocked? Yeah we are too. Mike is usually the hardcore film guy getting a ton out of smaller indie films. Not this time, I wonder if Matt is maturing? Nah there were a ton of f-bombs in this one.
Next week Mike and Matt head to the theaters to catch their first horror film of the year, M3GAN (2023) starring Allison Williams and Violet McGraw. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!
If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com
You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Why not join our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. We also have an old fashioned website where you can watch trailers, read the host's bios, listen to the podcast, and get a ton more info on the movies we review. http://www.ReelFilmNerds.com Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.
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Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Merry 2023 everyone! Matt and Mike hope you got everything you wanted for Christmas and are not still suffering from a New Year’s hangover. For the first pod of 2023 the guys chat about Babylon (2022) starring Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt. Extra special topics include Flea, our Best Movies of 2022, and gifts.
Babylon (2022) is a great movie for some people. It is very long but well acted, shot, with amazing sets and beautiful wardrobes. Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt do amazing jobs but relative newcomer Diego Calva steals the screen on many occasions. Babylon (2022) is a film for people who love movies and Hollywood. It tells multiple tales during the late 1920’s to 1930’s when Hollywood is transitioning into movies with sound. The biggest negative to Babylon (2022) is the length. It is over three hours long but luckily it doesn’t feel that long. Maybe skip the soda if you go watch this one in the theaters. Honestly it should be doing a hell of a lot better in the box office. Your hosts start the year off in agreement by awarding the film 4 out of 5 Reels.
Next week your hosts prepare for the upcoming awards season with a little film that dropped in November but is getting lots of Oscar buzz, The Banshees of Inisherin starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. Thanks for listening everyone and we will chat with you next week!
If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com
You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Why not join our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. We also have an old fashioned website where you can watch trailers, read the host's bios, listen to the podcast, and get a ton more info on the movies we review. http://www.ReelFilmNerds.com Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.
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Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Merry almost Christmas everyone. Just a few more days and you can open a ton of presents and enjoy that sweet holiday brew. Enough about that jazz, let's talk about blue people. This week Mike and Matt hit the theaters to check out James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water, a sequel 13 years in the making. Bonus topics include Matt is sick (more than usual), box office numbers, and our last pod of 2022.
I am happy to report everyone, James Cameron did it again, kind of. Avatar: The Way of Water is a true technical masterpiece. It's beautiful, the world building is incredible, and the acting is very good. The biggest issue this film has and it’s a big one, is the story. It is basically the exact same as the 2009 original, heck even the villain is the exact same. Come on James you really should have done better than this. On top of the lackluster story this movie is long and it feels long clocking in at over 3 hours.
Now don’t let anything above deter you from going out and seeing Avatar: The Way of Water in the theater. Movie theaters were built for films like this. Just make sure you hit the bathroom up before you head into the theater. Matt awards Avatar: The Way of Water a shocking 4 out of 5 Reels. Maybe he was just feeling generous for Christmas. Mike Talent on the other hand awards the film 2.5 out of 5 Reels.
Next week the boys are going to spend time with their families doing the holiday thing. They will return in the new year with another long 3 hour plus movie that just hit the theaters, Babylon (2022) starring Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt and Olivia Wilde. Thanks for listening everyone and we will chat with you in 2023!
If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com
You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Why not join our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. We also have an old fashioned website where you can watch trailers, read the host's bios, listen to the podcast, and get a ton more info on the movies we review. http://www.ReelFilmNerds.com Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.
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Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Howdy listeners and welcome back to our little movie review pod. For this week’s review we continue chatting about new Christmas films with Violent Night starring David Harbour and John Leguizamo. Not a murdering Santa Claus topics include The Blair Witch Project, our 300th Episode Blu-ray winner announced, and lots of podcast problems.
Can you remember a recent year where we got some fun great Christmas movies back to back? This year it happened and Matt and Mike are really enjoying it. Let’s just come out with it, Violent Night is awesome! It is basically Die Hard and Home Alone mashed together with some Christmas Vacation throw in for good measure. Violent Night is very well violent! So much so it’s comical much like video game violence. This film is also heart felt with some real Christmas feels in it too. David Harbour does a great job as Santa murdering lots and lots of people in fun interesting ways. Our villain played by John Leguizamo also did a fantastic job of being loathed.
Mike and Matt both agree Violent Night is a must see film especially if you are into action movies. They both award the film 4.5 out of 5 Reels.
For next week’s review the guys head back to the theater but not to catch another Christmas movie. This is a film 13 years in the making so we have to let you know if it’s any good, Avatar: The Way of Water. Thanks for listening everyone and we will chat with you next week!
If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com
You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Why not join our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. We also have an old fashioned website where you can watch trailers, read the host's bios, listen to the podcast, and get a ton more info on the movies we review. http://www.ReelFilmNerds.com Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.
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Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Welcome to December everyone! Today Mike and Matt hit the ground running for Christmas with the Apple TV Original Spirited starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds. Extra topics include MCU Phases, family traditions, and musicals.
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is a classic story that’s been told in many different mediums and in many different languages throughout the years. Spirited is inspired by Dickens’ story but it is really its own story. Spirited is a fun Christmas film with big sets, giant dance numbers, and loads of comedic talent. Ferrell and Reynolds were amazing together but Octavia Spencer was the breakout star. Her character and portrayal were just fantastic. Is Spirited for everyone, no especially not for Matt. It is more adult themed so young kids are out too. If you are looking for a fun new Christmas movie to share with most of the family, Spirited is worth your time. Mike awards the film 4 out of 5 Reels. Matt on the other hand can’t stand musicals, and some of the acting wasn’t so great, but he did love the story. He gives Spirited 2.5 out of 5 Reels.
For next week’s review Mike picked a film that just hit the theaters, Violent Night starring David Harbour. An R rated action Santa Claus film is very different from this week's film. Maybe Matt will finally get into the Christmas spirit. Thanks for listening and we will chat with you next week!
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Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
We did it! I don’t know how but we did it. The Reel Film Nerds Podcast hit 300 episodes! Of course we are nerds so we are reviewing a classic 300 episode film, 300 directed by Zack Snyder and starring Gerard Butler and Lena Headey. Bonus topics today include Andor is incredible, DCEU VS MCU, and an incredible giveaway to say thank you to our fans.
What is not to love about 300? It is an incredible stylized film based on a graphic novel that is inspired by actual historical events. Gerard Butler and Lena Headey are just absolutely perfect in this film. The supporting cast does an amazing job too, especially Michael Fassbender. The cinematography is amazing. The lighting, color palette, and its dramatic style really make 300 a feast for the eyes. If you have not seen 300 you must watch it right away. Mike with a perfect rating gives the Greek war movie 5 out of 5 Reels. Matt dropping his rating down a bit because the CGI didn’t age well gives 300 4 out of 5 Reels.
Next week it's Matt’s pick and he is kicking off December with a Christmas musical. Spirited starring two of the biggest names in comedy Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds. Thanks for listening and we will chat with you next week!
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Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving eve everyone! Mike and Matt hope you have a wonderful holiday, eat lots of tasty food, and enjoy some movies with your family. For today’s 299th episode we chat about the Netflix Original All Quiet on the Western Front (2022). Additional topics include 1917, propaganda, and Matt needs some sleep.
All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) is an incredible story based around true events that took place over 100 years ago. The novel was such a huge hit in 1929 that they made it into a film the next year. The Netflix Original adaptation is an absolute visual feast. Not to dismiss the two other movie versions but with our current technology and the actor’s deep ties to their country and culture, this is the best visual telling of this story to date.
All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) is a must see film. The acting, sets, costumes, and cinematography are all at the peak of their game. Yes it is a gruesome gory film and that is the point. The story is being told in such a brutal way that the reader or viewer doesn’t think war is a good idea. The biggest let down of this film is that it is not easily available in the theaters. This movie is made to be seen on the big screen. Mike and Matt both agree All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) is a must see film both awarding it 4.5 out of 5 Reels.
Next week Mike and Matt celebrate their 300th Episode of the podcast by reviewing the 2006 classic 300! They are funny guys huh? Just a tip if you read this far they are giving away a special Blu-ray boxed set so make sure to tune in and figure out how you can win. Thanks for listening and we will chat with you next week!
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Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Welcome everyone to our last Marvel Cinematic Universe film review of 2022. Today Matt and Mike chat about Black Panther: Wakanda Forever starring Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Angela Bassett, and Tenoch Huerta. Bonus topics include Deadpool 3, death, and comic representations.
Phase 4 was one of the most difficult MCU Phases to date. TV shows were introduced, the pandemic hit, and internet trolls went to town on Disney. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is a great ending to Phase 4. It is not the strongest film of the phase but it is towards the top. The acting was very good, especially from Angela Bassett and Letitia Wright.
It is tough to say goodbye to Chadwick Boseman and his portrayal of Black Panther but director and writer Ryan Coogler did an excellent job. Is Black Panther: Wakanda Forever as good as the original, no, but it is still a great film especially with the introduction of Namor and his hidden society into the MCU.
Matt and Mike both agree this is a must see film in the theaters. Movies like these with huge set pieces, incredible CGI, and larger than life characters are made for movie theaters. Matt awards Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 3.5 out of 5 Reels. Mike really enjoyed the film too, especially the water society and characters awarding the film a respectable 3 out of 5 Reels.
Next week Mike and Matt hit the ol’ Netflix to check out a retelling of an incredible WWI story All Quiet on the Western Front. Thanks for listening and we will chat with you next week!
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Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
The election is over, for now, thank you Lord for no more political ads! Ok let's get to it, welcome to the Reel Film Nerds podcast! Today Mike and Matt chat about a fun unique film Weird: The Al Yankovic Story currently streaming on Roku. Additional weird topics include Rammstein, a new giveaway, and Machete.
Weird Al is an artist that is near and dear to your two hosts' hearts. They grew up listening to his music and enjoying his shows and films. Weird: The Al Yankovic Story is exactly what we need right now as a society. A fun, goofy, yet strange biopic that stretches the truth just a smidge. Daniel Radcliffe and Evan Rachel Wood act the crap out of this film, seriously. They do such a great job you forget they are acting. There are a ton of laugh out loud moments but sometimes the strangeness of the film takes away from the humor. Both Matt and Mike agree Weird: The Al Yankovic Story is a must see and laugh film. Mike really enjoyed this film awarding it 3.5 out of 5 Reels. Matt also enjoyed Weird: The Al Yankovic Story but it was a bit too strange for him on the occasion. He awards the movie 3 out of 5 Reels.
For next week's review we hit the theaters to check out the last Marvel Cinematic Universe of 2022 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Thanks for listening and we will chat with you next week!
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Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Happy turkey month everyone! For today’s pod we play a bit of catch up with DC’s Black Adam starring Dwayne Johnson and Pierce Brosnan. Not antihero topics include pumpkin foods, another incredible giveaway, and Halloween Horror Night mistakes.
The Rock does it again. Who knew Dwayne Johnson AKA The Rock would be a great fit for an antihero? In Black Adam Johnson does a great job of well not being Dwayne Johnson. He is not his typical sarcastic humorous self. He is very dialed down, almost a cool quiet even and boy does he do a great job. The real bell of the ball though is Pierce Brosnan as Dr. Fate. A fairly obscure DC character with some incredible powers. Overall Black Adam is an action packed feast for your eyes with a decent story and mostly great acting.
Matt and Mike both agree this film deserves to be viewed on the big screen. Let’s just hope Black Adam helps lead the DC Universe into a more coherent direction and they can make some great films sooner than later. Mike not knowing what to expect really liked Black Adam awarding it 4 out of 5 Reels. Matt also had a great time but wanted a bit more out of the story. He gives the film 3.5 out of 5 Reels.
For next week's review we hit a fairly obscure streaming service the Roku Channel to check out Weird: The Al Yankovic Story starring Daniel Radcliffe and Evan Rachel Wood. Thanks for listening and we will chat with you next week!
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Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
All good and horror things must come to an end. Today is the end of our 5th Annual Harvest Horror Fest. For our last film we continue our tradition with Friday the 13th Part III. Not hockey mask related topics include dust spots, 3D for 3D sakes, and horror video games.
These movies just keep getting worse and worse and that’s hard to do! Friday the 13th Part III was an attempt to bring back 3D into the movie theaters. It might have been fun back in 1982 but it does not translate well today. There is just not a whole lot of substance to the story, the acting is really bad, and they don’t even shoot the film at Crystal Lake! There are bikers for some reason but plenty of blood and beast but what about our 3rd B? Nothing! There is maybe a little side boob but for the 80’s? Really? Side boob only? What a let down.
Your hosts differ a bit on this one. Mike really thought Friday the 13th Part III was a bad movie awarding it only 2 out of 5 Reels. Matt on the other hand thinks this movie is bad-good. Basically the movie is so bad that it is fun which makes it good, get all that? This is also the start of what we think of when we think of Jason and the Friday the 13th franchise. Matt awards the flick an average rating of 3 out of 5 Reels.
Next week Matt and Mike play catch up after a month of horror films. The guys head to the theaters to watch a film a couple of weeks old, Black Adam starring Dwayne Johnson and Pierce Brosnan. Thanks for listening and we will chat with you next week!
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Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Happy Horror Wednesday? Ya that kinda works! Today your two hosts Matt and Mike review their third Harvest Horror Fest film of the season Halloween Ends starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Andi Matichak, James Jude Courtney, and Rohan Campbell. Bonus topics include taxes, the She Hulk finale is awful, and bathroom breaks.
This one is a bit of a shocker for your two hosts. The critics and audience just really do not like Halloween Ends but Mike and Matt really enjoyed it. This is not your typical Halloween film. It has plenty of hack and slash but it also has a really good story. There is romance, moving on after trauma, and a very very satisfying end to Michael Myers. We are really going to try to not spoil this one here so let’s just say this, Mike and Matt think you definitely should see this film especially in theaters. It is way better than the 2021 sequel Halloween Kills, heck it might even be the best film of the modern Halloween trilogy. The guys also agree on their rating awarding Halloween Ends 3.5 out of 5 Reels.
Next week we end the 5th Annual Harvest Horror Fest the same way we have ended the previous two years with another Friday the 13th flick, Friday the 13th Part III! Maybe this one will be as good as the original since it was intended to be in 3D! Thanks for listening and we will chat with you next week!
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Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Welcome one and all! This week for our second horror film review of the season Mike and Matt check out the reboot of a classic slasher film, Hellraiser (2022) starring Odessa A’zion and Jamie Clayton. Special topics include a new movie giveaway, metal, and horror reboots.
There really isn’t much to say about this film. Hellraiser (2022) was an attempt at creating something a little new and different for the franchise but they only partially succeeded. The story and acting, from the human characters, was just atrocious. Our beloved mythical Cenobites on the other hand were great. The Cenobites had excellent acting with great costumes and makeup but the story as we harp on all the time was just boring.
There is plenty of torture, blood, guts, and gore to satisfy most Hellraiser fans but a lot of the deaths take place off camera. That’s an interesting story telling technique that didn’t work for a film like this. It might be that we just really don’t engage with the human characters let alone care when they are taken to task. Matt and Mike both agree you can skip Hellraiser (2022), it’s just too long and boring. Mike awards the film 2.5 out of 5 Reels. Matt, not a huge fan of the Hellraiser franchise to begin with, awards it 2 out of 5 Reels.
Next week we hit the theaters for Halloween Ends, the final installment of the latest Halloween trilogy. Don’t forget to enter our giveaway for a free copy of Jo Koy’s debut film Easter Sunday. Thanks for listening and we will chat with you next week!
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