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Have you ever experienced "decision fatigue?" If you've spent any time at all on Netflix and the like, we're sure you're answer is an emphatic "Yes!" If this strikes a chord with you, check out this brand-new podcast from co-host Brandon Sharp and long-time friend Anthony Mako (Postmodern Liturgy, The Remarkable Podcast). We are really excited to take a deep dive into the world of modern television with these guys. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!
Join The Reel Boys one final time for a Christmas special that is near and dear to our hearts. We'll discuss Christmas music in movies, The Peanuts gang through the years, and life after the podcast.
We close out our "Favortie Movie" series with a live recording of a conversation about Mitch's favorite film!
“Is It Really?” is a “The Reel Boys” podcast.Audio mixed, mastered, and edited by Matthew JamesInstagram: @access_grantedstudioEmail: matthewjames.msc@gmail.comProduced by Brandon Sharp, Zach Smith-Michaels & Mitch Duperree
This week the Reel Boys tunnel through Frank Darabont's unforgettable prison drama…The Shawshank Redemption. They discuss other flicks about being behind bars, Shawshank's legacy as the top rated movie on IMDB, and the power of Morgan Freeman's dulcet tones. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher
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1:44 - Disaster movies8:04 - Twister: best moments17:15 - Twister: a serious take28:21 - Why do we love disaster movies?35:02 - Closing ThoughtsFollow on TwitterFollow on InstagramLike us on FacebookDon’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!
1:36 - Tom Cruise through the years12:00 - The Tom Cruise brand18:36 - Mission Impossible: Best and Worst29:12 - What makes Mission Impossible Great38:03 - Closing ThoughtsFollow on TwitterFollow on InstagramLike us on FacebookDon’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!
1:47 - Who is your Batman?13:57 - Is The Dark Knight the Best?22:50 - Best Villain (besides Joker)28:03 - The Dark Knight Rises: Good or Garbage?34:42 - Why can’t we get enough Batman?42:03 - Closing ThoughtsFollow on TwitterFollow on InstagramLike us on FacebookDon’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!
1:11 - The scoring of John Williams9:53 - Best moments from Jurassic Park17:41 - Overreach in movies24:27 - Steven Spielberg’s visual feast36:00 - Closing thoughtsFollow on TwitterFollow on InstagramLike us on FacebookDon’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!
1:46 - B2F 1 vs. 2 & 38:55 - Problematic items23:29 - Do We Need Roads?36:13 - Closing ThoughtsFollow on TwitterFollow on InstagramLike us on FacebookDon’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!
1:22 - Part 1 and 2, which is better?10:30 - Part 1 and 2, what are their strengths?16:21 - A deep dive into Michael25:00 - What’s the skinny on part 3?32:36 - Closing ThoughtsFollow on TwitterFollow on InstagramLike us on FacebookDon’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!
1:16 - Tom Hank’s best roles8:15 - Most outlandish moments15:42 - The simplicity of Forrest24:32 - What is Forrest Gump trying to say?35:46 - Closing ThoughtsFollow on TwitterFollow on InstagramLike us on FacebookDon’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!
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1:48 - Extended or Theatrical9:18 - Favorite Moment/Scene19:08 - Fellowship vs. The Sequels24:45 - Film vs. Book36:09 - Closing ThoughtsFollow us on TwitterLike us on Facebook Check us out on InstagramDon’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!
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0:50 - The Best Director14:00 - The Best PictureFollow us on TwitterLike us on Facebook Check us out on InstagramDon’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe
0:42 - The Rules2:08 - The Snubs9:24 - The Misfits22:52 - The Male Actors32:42 - The Female ActorsFollow us on TwitterLike us on Facebook Check us out on InstagramDon’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe
2:50 - The Prequels16:50 - The Original Trilogy32:30 - The New Kids on the Block52:09 - Favorite installments1:03:26 - Closing ThoughtsFollow us on TwitterLike us on Facebook Check us out on InstagramDon’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe
In this season of joy, family, and fun The Reel Boys are tackling the Mean One. Karloff, Cumberbatch, but mainly Jim Carrey We’ll discuss why his film is so scary. So grab some Who hash and rare Who roast beast Ans see why this film might just be the least.
You better check yoursELF before you wreck yoursELF. Head to the Big Apple with The Reel Boys. We’re sipping on the world’s best cup of coffee, singing in the shower, and running fast (because yellow ones don’t stop). Finally, we’ll go caroling while asking Is the Best Way to Spread Christmas Cheer Watching Elf Every Year?
Thanksgiving is upon us and The Reel Boys are thankful for food. Step into the kitchen with Jon Favreau as we discuss the film Chef over dinner. Make sure your knives are sharp as we will surely be cutting into some juicy opinions on a beautifully seasoned movie.
Let us ride to Is It Really with King Brandon, Mitch the Chaste, and Zach the Tweed Knight. We'll be discussing whether or not Monty Python and the Holy Grail is sketch comedy's crowning jewel.
1:38 - Hot Topics8:51 - Best Harry Potter film? 22:46 - Theme: Loyalty & Friendship37:06 - Theme: Relationship with authority45:17 - Books vs. Movies54:58 - JK Rowling’s Twitter1:02:11 - Closing ThoughtsFollow us on TwitterLike us on Facebook Check us out on InstagramDon’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe
1:50 - What “Kubrick” makes us think of9:24 - Stanley’s many, many takes19:52 - What’s more important, legacy or kindness? 29:04 - Stanley’s influence in modern cinemaFollow us on TwitterLike us on Facebook Check us out on InstagramDon’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe
2:21 - Disney remakes7:29 - Jolie vs. Classic Mistress of Evil 17:02 - Bad idea or failed execution? 24:43 - Why do we continue to see these remakes? 31:44 - Closing ThoughtsFollow us on TwitterLike us on Facebook Check us out on InstagramDon’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe
1:22 - Zombie Flicks8:38 - The King of Cameos.. Bill Murray16:22 - The Deeper Issues24:37 - Talking Double Tap30:33 - Closing ThoughtsFollow us on TwitterLike us on Facebook Check us out on InstagramDon’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe
1:22 - “I Put a Spell On You” 7:54 - The Sanderson Sisters 19:42 - Hocus Pocus vs. other Halloween movies27:53 - Who is the audience? 36:39 - Closing ThoughtsFollow us on TwitterLike us on Facebook Check us out on InstagramDon’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe
4:38 - Crime & Scorsese12:43 - The Two Rats21:21 - The Last Man Standing29:04 - Closing ThoughtsFollow us on TwitterLike us on Facebook Check us out on InstagramDon’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe
2:06 - Why is there a lack of “Courtroom Comedies” 8:18 - Vinny’s card trick 16:22 - The chemistry of Pesci and Tomei27:13 - Who is the real villain in My Cousin Vinny? 32:24 - Closing thoughtsFollow us on TwitterLike us on Facebook Check us out on InstagramDon’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe
1:50 - The Sting vs. Butch & Sundance7:20 - What makes this movie so entertaining? 18:50 - Newman, Redford, and the Hollywood bromance25:56 - Why isn’t The Sting remembered with other great films? 35:26 - Closing thoughtsFollow us on TwitterLike us on Facebook Check us out on InstagramDon’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe
2:23 - How do crime movies achieve the cool factor?8:17 - Frank & Carl (Leo & Tom)16:53 - What’s great? What’s the message?26:52 - Spielberg’s signature31:32 - Closing thoughtsFollow us on TwitterLike us on Facebook Check us out on InstagramDon’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe
1:39 – Do Teen Movies age well? 8:29 – Is The Breakfast Club unfair to adults? 16:03 – Problematic Issues 24:39 – Archetypes 32:40 – Closing ThoughtsFollow us on TwitterLike us on Facebook Check us out on InstagramDon’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe
2:37 – Friendship in Kids’ Movies8:42 – Why Don’t We Like the New Kid?14:53 – Boyhood, Boys’ Clubs and Growing Up24:58 – How Inclusive is the Sandlot?32:14 – Closing ThoughtsFollow us on TwitterLike us on Facebook Check us out on InstagramDon’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe
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