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Movie Nation is the weekly podcast where we talk about movies like its a national past time. Join KenReels every week as we discuss the latest and greatest (and sometimes not so great) in the movie world.

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    In the Heights with the Wife's Bodyguard: The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard and In the Heights - Week of 6-14-21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 40:10


    Movie Nation is ruffling feathers this week. Another week of releases and we got to see one of them earlier than usual. This week we got into an early screening of next weeks action comedy sequel The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard and we looked at the musical adaption of In the Heights. We also of course have our Movie Nation Trailer of the Week. You can check out the other stuff I did this weekend covering E3 at http://www.thisweekingeek.net/ You can follow the host on Twitter and Instagram @kenreels and the podcast on Twitter @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid."   Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 1:43 The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard Review 10:34 In the Heights Review 27:07 Break 28:07 Movie Nation Trailer of the Week: The Last Mercenary 35:54 Closing/What's Going on Next Week

    The Untamed Conjuring of the Spirit: Spirit Untamed and The Conjuring 3 - Week of 6-7-21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 54:18


    Movie Nation is going places. The releases are continuing and we're still chugging along. This week we're talking DreamWorks Spirit Untamed and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. We also have a PSA style discussion on my philosophy on spoilers and spoiler culture and of course we have our Movie Nation Trailer of the Week. You can follow the host on Twitter and Instagram @kenreels and the podcast on Twitter @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid."   Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 1:43 Spirit Untamed Review 16:28 The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It Review 31:24 Break 32:25 Spoilers: My Philosophy 44:34 Movie Nation Trailer of the Week: Belle (2021) 90 Second (International) Trailer 50:59 Closing/What's Going on Next Week

    A Quite Demon Slayer's Place: A Quite Place 2 and Demon Slayer: Mugen Train - Week of 5-31-21

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 90:27


    Movie Nation is back again. With a tweaked format but still passionately talking movies like it's a national pastime. The theaters are open, we're fully vaccinated, and we're ready to talk theatrical features once again. This week we're talking A Quite Place 2 and Demon Slayer: Mugen Train. We also have a review of the Netflix film The Mitchells Vs the Machines and of course we have our Movie Nation Trailer of the Week. Our music interlude is curtesy of Tanuki which their music can be found at their bandcamp: https://tanukima.bandcamp.com/ You can follow the host on Twitter and Instagram @kenreels and the podcast on Twitter @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid." Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 6:25 Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train 33:11 A Quite Place 2 55:11 Music Break 57:13 Mitchells Vs the Machines 1:12:44 Movie Nation Trailer of the Week: Eternals 1:22:40 Closing/What's Next Week?

    Japanimation: The Rise of Anime Features in the West - Week of 3/9/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 56:55


    Movie Nation just can't seem to catch a break. We return after taking another unexpected week off to talk our reviews of the new releases, My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising, Leigh Whannell's re-imagining of Universal Monster The Invisible Man, Disney/Pixar's newest endeavor Onward, and the Ben Affleck/Gavin O'Conner sports themed character piece The Way Back as well as we talk about the rise of anime features being released wider theatrically in the west. So sit back, relax, and lets talk movies. Our Movie Nation Trailer of the Week is Marvel Studio's Final Trailer for Black Widow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybji16u608U Movie Nation is recorded live every Monday at 12 PM ET over on http://www.twitch.tv/kenreels You can follow the host on Twitter and Instagram @kenreels and the podcast on Twitter @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid."

    You Had Me Until...: Hard Outs in Movies - Week of 2/24/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 51:51


    Movie Nation had to jump over a stop gap. We return after taking an unexpected week off to talk our reviews of the new releases, Sonic the Hedgehog, Blumhouse's Fantasy Island, the new Will Ferrell/Julie Louis-Dreyfus dramedy Downhill, and the horror sequel Brahms: The Boy II as well as we talk about moments or things in film that make us take a Hard Out on. So sit back, relax, and lets talk movies. Our Movie Nation Trailer of the Week is A24's The Green Knight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoJc2tH3WBw Movie Nation is recorded live every Monday at 12 PM ET over on http://www.twitch.tv/kenreels You can follow the host on Twitter and Instagram @kenreels and the podcast on Twitter @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid."

    The Historic 2020 Oscars Ceremony - Week of 2/10/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 55:35


    Movie Nation is at the finish. We first need to talk our review of the new release from DC and Warner Brothers, Birds of Prey: The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn, as well as breakdown and talk about the ups and downs of this years 2020 Oscar Ceremony. So sit back, relax, and lets talk movies. Movie Nation is recorded live every Monday at 12 PM ET over on http://www.twitch.tv/kenreels You can follow the host on Twitter and Instagram @kenreels and the podcast on Twitter @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid."

    Netflix's Oscar 2020 Contenders and Final Oscar Predictions - Week of 2/4/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 57:13


    Movie Nation is officially in the home stretch. We're cleaning up by doing reviews of the final few unwatched films presented by Netflix and are in contention for Oscar Gold, The Irishman, Marriage Story, and The Two Popes as well as also giving our official Final Oscar Predictions. So sit back, relax, and lets talk movies. Movie Nation is recorded live every Monday at 12 PM ET over on http://www.twitch.tv/kenreels You can follow the host on Twitter and Instagram @kenreels and the podcast on Twitter @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid."

    The Best of 2019 - Week of 1/27/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 87:49


    Movie Nation is reflecting back. We talked the worst now we're talking the best and of course talking movies like its a national pastime with reviews of the newest outing from acclaimed director Guy Ritchie The Gentleman and then we also countdown our picks for The Best Movies of 2019 as well as take note of a few other notable films that didn't quite crack our top 10.   So sit back, relax, and lets talk movies. Movie Nation is recorded live every Monday at 12 PM ET over on http://www.twitch.tv/kenreels You can follow the host on Twitter and Instagram @kenreels and the podcast on Twitter @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid."

    The Worst Movies of 2019 - Week of 1/20/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 96:56


    Movie Nation is digging through the manure this week.  It's a week to critique the horrible, talking movies like its a national pastime with reviews of the Best Picture frontrunner 1917 and the return of the original Hobbs and Shaw, Will Smith and Martian Lawrence, in Bad Boys For Life, and we also countdown our picks for The Worst Movies of 2019.   So sit back, relax, and lets talk movies. Movie Nation is recorded live every Monday at 12 PM ET over on http://www.twitch.tv/kenreels You can follow the host on Twitter @kenreels and the podcast @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid."

    2020 Oscar Nominations: The Full Breakdown - Week of 1-13-20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 96:17


    Movie Nation rises from the grave. We're back! New year, new decade, still talking movies like its a national pastime with reviews of Oscar hopeful Bombshell and the Micheal B Jordan/Jamie Fox vehicle Just Mercy, but A Full breakdown of this weeks Oscar Nominations.   So sit back, relax, and lets talk movies. Movie Nation is recorded live every Monday at 12 PM ET over on http://www.twitch.tv/kenreels You can follow the host on Twitter @kenreels and the podcast @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid."

    Summer Movies Recap Pt 1 May 2019 - Week of 6/2/19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 70:49


    Movie Nation took a whole month to get ourselves a bigger boat as the Summer Movie Season. But we're back from our near month long hiatus with reviews of not only this weeks major releases of Godzilla: King of the Monsters, the new musical biopic about Sir Elton John Rocketman, but All the Major Releases in the month of May. Of course we also talk the news that occurred while we were gone and our Movie Nation Trailer of the Week.   This weeks news articles provided by Collider.com: Matt Reeves Neither Confirm nor Denying Battinson Movie Nation's Trailer of the Week We're going to the race track for the new trailer for Ford Vs Ferrari: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yplCYUkuRGU   So sit back, relax, and lets talk movies. Movie Nation is recorded live every Monday at 3:30 PM ET over on http://www.twitch.tv/kenreels You can follow the host on Twitter @kenreels and the podcast @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid."

    Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Netflix's 2019 Film Slate - Week of 5/5/19

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 52:21


    Movie Nation is getting a bigger boat as the Summer Movie Season is Coming. This week we have reviews of the Seth Rogan/Charlize Theron romantic comedy Long Shot, the new animated musical Uglydolls, and we talk Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile along with other films on Netflix's 2019 Slate. Of course we also talk the news that went on over the last week and our Movie Nation Trailer of the Week.   This weeks news articles provided by Collider.com: New Child's Play Poster takes Pot Shots at Toy Story The Suicide Squad has Found It's Ratcatcher Chewbacca Actor, Peter Mayhew, Passes Away   Movie Nation's Trailer of the Week That's a face no one seems to love in the trailer for Sonic The Hedgehog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvvZaBf9QQI   So sit back, relax, and lets talk movies. Movie Nation is recorded live every Sunday at 1:45 PM ET over on http://www.twitch.tv/kenreels You can follow the host on Twitter @kenreels and the podcast @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid."

    We're in the Endgame Now: Avengers Endgame Spoiler Discussion - Week of 4/28/19

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 106:21


    Movie Nation is getting a bigger boat as the Summer Movie Season is Coming. This week we review the biggest event movie of the decade. It's all about Avengers: Endgame this week but of course we also talk the news that went on over the last week and our Movie Nation Trailer of the Week.   This weeks news articles provided by Collider.com: Spielberg FINALLY Clarifies his Netflix Concerns Green Book Director Attached to War Picture Former Child Star joins "live action" Tom and Jerry   Movie Nation's Trailer of the Week Ang Lee remakes Replicant with Will Smith in Gemini Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqN0CYnQRog   So sit back, relax, and lets talk movies. Movie Nation is recorded live every Sunday at 1:45 PM ET over on http://www.twitch.tv/kenreels You can follow the host on Twitter @kenreels and the podcast @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid."

    Countdown to Endgame: The 10 Best MCU Films - Week of 4/21/19

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 78:26


    Movie Nation is getting a bigger boat as the Summer Movie Season is Coming. This week we have a review of the new scarefest from the director of the upcoming Conjuring 3 The Curse of La Llorona and we pared it with the equally harrowing tale of survival Hotel Mumbai. We also begin our Countdown to the Endgame with our 10 Best MCU films as well as the news that went on over the last week and as always our Movie Nation Trailer of the Week.   This weeks news articles provided by Collider.com: Full Moon Entertainment is Giving Unprecedented Access to Film Aficionados The Disney/Fox Merger has a New Casualty An International Star Joins MCU Eternals   Movie Nation's Trailer of the Week The original creepy doll gets a Siri/Google Home Upgrade in the new Child's Play Reboot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7Rsclr_ICI   So sit back, relax, and lets talk movies. Movie Nation is recorded live every Sunday at 1:45 PM ET over on http://www.twitch.tv/kenreels You can follow the host on Twitter @kenreels and the podcast @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid."

    Double the Movies and Star Wars Episode IX - Week of 4/14/19

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 70:01


    Movie Nation is King of the World. We're beginning our 4th month of content. Sorry for no new episode last week so this week we're pulling double duty and have a review of the new film from DC/Warner Brothers Shazam, the Stephen King re-adaptation of his creepfest Pet Semetary, we delve back into the world of comics with the new version of Hellboy, and we finish it off with the newest story from the last bastion of stop motion, Laika, Missing Link. We also talk Star Wars Episode IX and the slew of news surrounding its trailer reveal as well as the news that went on over the last 2 weeks and not one but two Movie Nation Trailer's of the Week.   This weeks news articles provided by Collider.com: Terminator 6 Gets New Images Viola Davis is Returning to Play The Wall in The Suicide Squad Netflix is in Talks to Buy a Piece of Hollywood History Disney+ Gets a Full Breakdown JJ Abrams talks Episode IX and Following Last Jedi JJ Actually Talked with Lucas Before Penning Episode IX   Movie Nation's Trailers of the Week It's finally here the first trailer for Star Wars Episode IX: https://youtu.be/adzYW5DZoWs Luc Besson brings his own Atomic Blonde flair with Anna: https://youtu.be/Z6yTXsCauIc   So sit back, relax, and lets talk movies. Movie Nation is recorded live every Sunday at 1:45 PM ET over on http://www.twitch.tv/kenreels You can follow the host on Twitter @kenreels and the podcast @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid."

    Top 10 Disney Animated Films: Reliving My "Childhood" - Week of 3/31/19

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 72:11


    Movie Nation is King of the World. We're beginning our 4th month of content. This week we have a review of one of my hotly anticipated independent films of this year The Mustang and we pared it with the newest Disney live action adaption from the mind of the seemingly neutered Tim Burton Dumbo. We also talk our Top 10 Disney Animated Films and reliving our "childhood" as well as the news that went on over the last week and as always our Movie Nation Trailer of the Week.   This weeks news articles provided by Collider.com: An Old Rogue is Returning for James Gunn's The Suicide Squad A Co-Star Talks Joaquin Phoenix's Joker Film Mrs. Smith Could Be Joining the MCU   Movie Nation's Trailer of the Week The creepiest doll in cinema returns as Annabelle Comes Home: https://youtu.be/bCxm7cTpBAs   So sit back, relax, and lets talk movies. Movie Nation is recorded live every Sunday at 1:45 PM ET over on http://www.twitch.tv/kenreels You can follow the host on Twitter @kenreels and the podcast @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid."

    The 1990's A Decade of Film Worth Celebrating - Week of 3/24/19

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 53:34


    Movie Nation is King of the World. We're beginning our 4th month of content. This week we have a review of the new film from the mind of Jordan Peele Us and we pared it with the sexually charged 1999 cult classic, celebrating its 20th Anniversary, Cruel Intentions. We also talk the decade of film that was the 1990's and why its worth celebrating and revisiting as well as the news that went on over the last week and as always our Movie Nation Trailer of the Week.   This weeks news articles provided by Collider.com: Rocketman's PG-13 Cutdown Rumor Debunked by Director. Will be R-rated. The "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" Posters suck. So someone made a better one. Danny Boyle Opens Up About Leaving Bond 25   Movie Nation's Trailer of the Week In the Ultimate WHY!?! It's Dora the Explorer the Live Action Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUTtJjV852c   So sit back, relax, and lets talk movies. Movie Nation is recorded live every Sunday at 1:45 PM ET over on http://www.twitch.tv/kenreels You can follow the host on Twitter @kenreels and the podcast @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid."

    Science Fiction Vs Science Fantasy: Why Making the Distinction Matters - Week of 3/17/19

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 48:20


    Movie Nation is going strong. We're officially into Month 3 of talking movies like its a national pastime. This week we have a review of the new family film from Nickelodeon Films and Paramount Wonder Park and talk about what is possibly one of the best science fiction films of the decade Captive State. We also talk science fiction vs science fantasy and why telling the difference matters as well as the news that went on over the last week and as always our Movie Nation Trailer of the Week.   This weeks news articles provided by Collider.com: A New Director Joins the MCU Marvel's Change to the Avenger's Endgame Poster Credits James Gunn Returns to Guardians Vol 3   Movie Nation's Trailer of the Week Disney's newest trailer for their Live Action Aladdin film: https://youtu.be/foyufD52aog   So sit back, relax, and lets talk movies. Movie Nation is recorded live every Sunday at 12:45 AM ET over on http://www.twitch.tv/kenreels You can follow the host on Twitter @kenreels and the podcast @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid."

    Carol Danver's Marvelous Ride: Captain Marvel Spoiler Discussion - Week of 3/10/19

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 65:31


    Movie Nation is going strong. We're officially into Month 3 of talking movies like its a national pastime. This week we have a review of the Rebel Wilson led romantic comedy farce Isn't It Romantic and we of course talk the biggest movie and the first in Disney movie release streak Captain Marvel. We also talk even more about Captain Marvel with a full Spoiler filled discussion as well as the news that went on over the last week and as always our Movie Nation Trailer of the Week.   This weeks news articles provided by Collider.com: Saga Writer tapped to Write Gundam Film Will Smith out Idris Elba in for Suicide Squad 2 The Lineup for the Next Suicide Squad is a Bit Different   Movie Nation's Trailer of the Week   So sit back, relax, and lets talk movies. Movie Nation is recorded live every Sunday at 12:45 AM ET over on http://www.twitch.tv/kenreels You can follow the host on Twitter @kenreels and the podcast @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid."

    The Good, The Bad, The Oscars 2019 Telecast - Week of 3/3/19

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 64:06


    Movie Nation is going strong. We're officially into Month 3 of talking movies like its a national pastime. This week we have a review of the new IMAX documenatry film Apollo 11 and we talk the new film staring Mads Michelson and directed by Youtuber Joe Penna (MysteryGuitarMan) Arctic. We also talk this years Oscars 2019 telecast as well as the news that went on over the last week and as always our Movie Nation Trailer of the Week.   This weeks news articles provided by Collider.com: Hereditary's Ari Aster's new film gets a poster Rami Malek Might be James Bonds new Adversary Steven Spielberg Doesn't Think Netflix Films are Oscar Worthy   So sit back, relax, and lets talk movies. Movie Nation is recorded live every Sunday at 12:45 AM ET over on http://www.twitch.tv/kenreels You can follow the host on Twitter @kenreels and the podcast @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid."

    My Cinematic Journey: Expanding Your Cinematic Repertoire

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 48:43


    The Gates are open! Movie Nation's borders are now ready to let folks in. And oh boy do we have a doozie of a show this week. We have a review of the wrestling dramedy Fighting With My Family. We also talk my cinematic journey and ways you can expand your cinematic repertoire as well as the news that went on over the last week and as always our Movie Nation Trailer of the Week. So sit back, relax, and lets talk movies. Movie Nation is recorded live every Sunday at 12:45 AM ET over on http://www.twitch.tv/kenreels You can follow the host on Twitter @kenreels and the podcast @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid."

    From Page to Screen: Adaptations that Work - Week of 2/17/19

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 59:45


    The Gates are open! Movie Nation's borders are now ready to let folks in. And oh boy do we have a doozie of a show this week. We have reviews of the last film I haven't seen nominated for Best Picture at this years Oscars The Favorite and the newest Anime/Manga Hollywood adaption from the minds of James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez Alita Battle Angel. We also talk the nature of the adaptation and the difficult transition from page to screen as well as the news that went on over the last week. So sit back, relax, and lets talk movies. The full open letter to the Academy can be found here: http://collider.com/scorsese-tarantino-open-letter-oscars-categories/#academy Movie Nation is recorded live every Sunday at 11:45 AM ET over on http://www.twitch.tv/kenreels You can follow the host on Twitter @kenreels and the podcast @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid."

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    Movie Musicals and Why Marketing Has Failed Them - Week of 2/10/19

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 40:36


    The Gates are open! Movie Nation's borders are now ready to let folks in. And oh boy do we have a doozie of a show this week. We have reviews of the Americanization of the 2011 Spanish Language film Stan & Ollie and an early talk on the highly anticipated The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. We also talk Movie Musicals and How They're Marketing Poorly as well as the news that went on over the last week. So sit back, relax, and lets talk movies. Movie Nation is recorded live every Sunday at 11:45 AM ET over on http://www.twitch.tv/kenreels You can follow the host on Twitter @kenreels and the podcast @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid."

    Movie Trilogies: The Best of the Best - Week of 2/3/19

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 51:21


    The Gates are open! Movie Nation's borders are now ready to let folks in. And oh boy do we have a doozie of a show this week. We have reviews of the Americanization of the 2011 Spanish Language film Miss Bala and an early talk on the highly anticipated How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World. We also talk Movie Trilogies as well as the news that went on over the last week. So sit back, relax, and lets talk movies. Movie Nation is recorded live every Sunday at 11:45 AM ET over on http://www.twitch.tv/kenreels You can follow the host on Twitter @kenreels and the podcast @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid."

    Oscar Nominations 2019: The Snubs and the Victors - Week of 1/27/19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 158:11


    The Gates are open! Movie Nation's borders are now ready to let folks in. And oh boy do we have a doozie of a show this week. And this time we're joined by a special guest Brian Sciro. We have reviews of the modernization of the Arthurian legend The Kid Who Would Be King and If Beale Street Could Talk. We also discuss with our guest the recently announced nominations for the 91st Annual Academy Awards. So sit back, relax, and lets talk movies. Brian Sciro (ThothPenswell) can be found primarily on his Letterboxed over at https://letterboxd.com/thothpenswell/ and his other work with Riff Ponies can be found on Twitter @RiffPonies. Movie Nation is recorded live every Sunday at 11:45 AM ET over on http://www.twitch.tv/kenreels You can follow the host on Twitter @kenreels and the podcast @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid."

    Week of 1/20/19 - Jinn and Other Unconventional Superhero Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2019 49:42


    The Gates are open! Movie Nation's borders are now ready to let folks in. And oh boy do we have a doozie of a show this week. We have reviews of the conclusion to M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable trilogy Glass and the bringing of a much loved character into canonization with Dragon Ball Super Broly as well as a short discussion of the independent film Jinn and other Unconventional Superhero Films. So sit back, relax, and lets talk movies. Movie Nation is recorded live every Sunday at 11:45 AM ET over on http://www.twitch.tv/kenreels You can follow the host on Twitter @kenreels and the podcast @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid."

    Week of 1/13/19 - Best and Worst of 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 90:25


    The Gates are open! Movie Nation's borders are now ready to let folks in. And oh boy do we have a doozie of a show this week. We have reviews of the Christian Bale led "biopic?" Vice and a very late but easily larger than life look at the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody.We also count down the Top 10 Best and Worst of 2018. So sit back, relax, and lets talk movies. Movie Nation is recorded live every Sunday at 11:45 AM ET over on http://www.twitch.tv/kenreels You can follow the host on Twitter @kenreels and the podcast @movienationpod The podcast is also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/movienationpodcast/ is where you can find us. If you would like to get in contact with us or leave feedback for the show you can contact us through the respective socials or send us an email movienation@hotmail.com. We thank you for listening. "Here's looking at you, kid."

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