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Season 2 of OnlyReelFans come to a close the best way we know how: by talking about our own project! Simon Kienitz Kincade and Emily Ann Zisko join us to talk about our new series, "Play It By Ear," which is now available on Karen Twins Productions' YouTube channel.Also, this is sadly our last episode for the foreseeable future. We have a lot of big and exciting projects lined up for next year, so we need to take a break from the podcast. We appreciate all of you for tuning in and listening to us talk about movies!

We take a deep dive into some beloved children's fantasy films from the 80s, including Labyrinth, The NeverEnding Story, Legend, Return to Oz, and The Dark Crystal.

Round 2 of talking about our favorite British sitcoms. This time, we talk about the 2011 show, "Fresh Meat." Believe it or not, this was created by Jesse Armstrong, the creator of "Succession."

Reminiscing on Karen Twins Productions' debut short film, "The Didgeridouche." We're joined by the star and Co-Creator, the one and only Simon Kienitz Kincade. This short film was created by Dillon and Simon while they were studying abroad in Australia and was the catalyst behind our creative partnership with Simon. This is truly a hilarious and special short film. You can watch it on our YouTube channel. Maybe we'll make a sequel one day...

"The Inbetweeners" is one of our favorite sitcoms of all time. It's the perfect blend of raunchy & cringy humor mixed with some relatable moments. It's main message: don't bring a briefcase to school.

Dillon and special guest host, Dominika Zawada, interview Edmund Piunow, who is the Cinematographer and Co-Producer of the hit Polish/Dutch web series, Samen.PL. Samen.PL is a a satirical series focusing on cultural differences between Poland, Dutch, and other nations. Dominika stars in this series as Jadzia.

A movie starring Hayden Christensen and Nicolas Cage as two Scottish Crusaders who escort a deceased Chinese emperor's children to safety…yeah you can already tell this film sucks.

Our review of “Life As a House,” the 2001 drama film starring the one and only Hayden Christensen. Easily one of his best roles. Playing a moody, druggy teenager who doesn't like to obey his elders…why does that sound so familiar?

We spoke with 2019 SXSW winner, Caleb Phillips, about his follow-up short film, "Play Me." This edge-of-your-seat thriller is about one woman's amnesia and whether or not she can trust herself and those around her. "Play Me" is scheduled to release in early 2023.

We spoke with filmmaker Brandon T. Bailey about his exciting new short film, "Cici's Sonata." The film is about a young woman who actively experiences psychosis while performing a piano recital. Produced by Karen Twins Productions, "Cici's Sonata" is expected to release early 2023.

We reunited with our favorite rockers from across the pond, Tom Richards and Ben Webster of the UK rock band Soft Girls and Boys Club, to talk about their debut album Jeefy Hymns, new music, influences, and much more. Stream Jeefy Hymns on all music streaming platforms!

We continue our discussion on "Wings of Desire" and review another Wim Wenders gem, "Paris, Texas." Safe to say we are officially fans of Wim.

Our wings had the desire to watch the 1987 Wim Wenders classic, "Wings of Desire." We had so much to say about this film and Wim that we had to split it up into 2 parts!

Brian interviews Jason Lange, the creator of the new web series "Stuck In Development." "Stuck In Development" is a comedy about a guy who moves to Los Angeles to pursue his dreams of being a writer/director, but instead spends all of his time on personal growth and development. You can stream it on iTunes, Google Play, and Prime Video.

We review Barry Levinson's debut film from 1982, "Diner," while having lunch at a diner! Sorry in advance if you hear us eating.

We're back with another edition of DVD Commentary. For this season, we'll be watching and commenting on the 2006 Benny Chan and Jackie Chan film, "Rob-B-Hood," also known as "Robin-B-Hood" and "Baby Project". Let's see if this is an underrated gem of the martial art icon.

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What do you get when you combine Donnie Yen, Nicholas Tse, explosions, and knife fights together? One badass cop flick.

SEASON 2 PREMIERE! Dillon and Brian are back and better than ever. To kick off the new season, they break down one of the greatest (and longest) films ever made: Sergio Leone's “Once Upon a Time in America”.

Dillon and Brian reminisce on the first year of the podcast. They talk about their favorite moments, what went wrong, and what you can all look forward to in the future. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to listen to our podcast. Look out for season 2's debut at the beginning of 2022!

All aboard! We're mixing things up today: Dillon and Brian are doing their own DVD commentary on the terrible movie, Titanic II. The purpose of this episode, besides for entertainment, is for you to play it as you watch the movie yourself so we can all make fun of it together. Enjoy!

Indie filmmaker turned professional photographer, Nick Romanelli, joins Dillon and Brian for this week's episode to share his inspiring journey rising up in the entertainment industry. Nick and Brian first met in 2015, as he became the in-house videographer for Brian's college rap group. Today, Nick works as an Account Manager at Film Solutions, a company that produces stills for films to be used for marketing, and an independent, professional photographer.

Brian and special guest host, Emily Ann Zisko, interview Micaela Wittman and Arthur De Larroche, the stars and creators of the 2021 mockumentary film "Clairevoyant". This hilarious and heart-warming film follows Claire, a naive, spoiled rich girl who hires a camera crew to document her journey as she attempts to shed her ego and attain enlightenment in the most oxymoronic ways. "Clairevoyant" is available to stream on Prime Video, Apple TV, Vudu, Google Play, and YouTube.

Tom Richards and Ben Webster of the UK rock band, Soft Girls & Boys Club, join the show to talk about the latest and greatest additions to the horror genre: Ari Aster, Robert Eggers, and Jordan Peele. We dive into each of their films (Hereditary, Midsommar, The Witch, The Lighthouse, Get Out, and Us) and the unique spins they're implementing into horror.

Dillon and Brian discuss their two favorite guilty pleasure films, The Adventures of Pluto Nash and Beverly Hills Cop 3, among other junk films that fall in this category. What's your guilty pleasure film to watch? Let us know. We promise we won't judge.

Dillon and Brian are joined by filmmakers Mike Canale, Mena Guy, and Samantha Valletta to discuss the stressful, creative, and expansive world of crowdfunding. Mike, Mena, and Sam are currently in the middle of a campaign for their upcoming horror anthology film "Meals to Die For" on Indiegogo; while Dillon and Brian are at the tail end of their campaign for the upcoming Rom-Com-Dram series "Play It By Ear" on Seed&Spark.

Dillon interviews our friends and collaborators, Simon Kienitz Kincade & Emily Ann Zisko, on their new short film, DRAMA MAMA. DRAMA MAMA follows the night in the life of Poppy - an intense and anxious young woman who believes, above all else, that timing is everything. This short was an official selection at the 2021 Portland Comedy Film Festival and 2021 Austin Comedy Film Festival, where Emily also won for Best Actress. This short film is still not available to the public, but if you are interested, email us at info@karentwins.com.

Emmy award-winning Video Producer for MLB Network, James Taubl, talks to the Karen Twins about his time at the legendary sports network and provides insight on the behind-the-scenes process of airing an MLB game. He also talks about his musically-gifted family, who were Semifinalists on Season 3 of America's Got Talent. Now he owns his own live-streaming production service, Treehouse Media, Inc.

Dillon and Brian go back to the 80s as they discuss the wonderful career of writer/director John Hughes. This is the first episode to solely feature our lovely hosts.

Brian and Dillon speak with actor Luis Rizo about his recent win for Best Supporting Actor at The Indie Gathering International Film Festival for his role as Archie in our film, Dilettantes. Dilettantes is available to buy or rent on Prime Video… and apparently you can buy it on DVD at Walmart.com and eBay.

For this episode, Dillon, Brian, and their good friend Luis Nario-Malberg discuss two films that require a lot of patience to get through: My Dinner with Andre and The Limits of Control. One is satisfying to watch, while the other...not so much. Tune in to see what they all have to say about these experimental films.

Dillon and Brian are joined by Writer/Director Jake Fay to discuss his debut feature film, "The Process," which is about an underground rapper from Lynn, Massachusetts trying to make it out the city. The lovely Sam Valletta joins us as well to talk about her role in the film. "The Process" is available now on Prime Video and TubiTV. We highly recommend watching this one. Whether you're a rap fan or not, the struggle of trying to be somebody and do big things is something we can all relate to.

In this episode, Brian speaks with Simon Kincade and Luis Nario-Malberg to discuss a handful of films that "fell through the cracks" of a typical film watchlist created by Dillon. The list consists of: 12 Years a Slave, First Man, Doctor Sleep, Inherent Vice, Manchester By the Sea, Call Me By Your Name, The Lost City of Z, and Honey Boy. Most of these films are labeled "Oscar bait" and the trio spends this episode discussing which ones worked and which ones failed.

This episode is different than the usual ones. Dillon and Brian are joined by musicians Tom Richards, Jasper Van Dijk, and Kyle Franklin to discuss music in film and the wonders of composing music. Tom Richards is the guitarist for the UK rock band Soft Girls and Boys Club and he also composes the songs in each episode of OnlyReelFans. Jasper Van Dijk and Kyle Franklin are a film score composing duo that have composed for every Karen Twins production. The songs featured in this episode are:"Draws" by Soft Girls and Boys Club"Life of a Watchmaker" by Jasper Van Dijk and Kyle Franklin"Hymn 255" by Soft Girls and Boys Club

Dillon and Brian are joined by Simon Kienitz Kincade and Emily Zisko to discuss a few notable films within the Queer community: All About My Mother, But I'm a Cheerleader, and Pariah.

The second installment of the Dilettantes Special. This one features some of the female cast and crew members who played crucial roles in the creation of the film. Our director, Sarah Gibson, and lead actresses, Samantha Valletta and Lizzie Short, talk about their experience on the set of Dilettantes.

Bonus episode! This episode features the producers/creators (Dillon Bentlage, Brian Reilly, and Simon Kincade) and composer (Jasper Van Dijk) of Karen Twins' debut feature film Dilettantes discussing and reminiscing on the creation of the film. Listen to each one share stories and trivia on how this independent feature film came to be.

BOO! Dillon and Brian are joined once again by Simon Kienitz Kincade and Luis Nario-Malberg as well as OnlyReelFans newcomer, Emily Zisko, for a Halloween-themed episode. For the month of October, we discuss a handful of horror/thriller films that none of us have seen before: Fright Night, Train to Busan, The Host, and Overlord.

Brian, Dillon, and fellow KT member Simon discuss two classic antiquity epic films this month: The Ten Commandments and Ben Hur. Do these religious epics from Hollywood's golden age still live up to their praise from the 50s? Is Charlton Heston still as captivating as ever? Did we all convert to Catholicism after watching these? Tune in to find out.

In the debut episode of OnlyReelFans, Dillon, Brian, and Luis discuss five of Richard Linklater's films: Dazed and Confused, Everybody Wants Some!!, Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, and Before Midnight. They examine the common themes across each film, what they liked and didn't like, and Linklater's mastery of time in his films.