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    Episode 133: God Complex - Films About A Greater Being

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 75:21


    On the 133rd episode of Reel Crime, we're taking a broad look at films that feature God or a story about a greater being.  News this week: Matt Reeves reveals the Batmobile from The Batman Murray Bauman becomes a Stranger Things series regular Featured review:  Leigh Whannell's The Invisible Man

    Episode 132: Bong Joon-Ho's Parasite

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 73:36


    The latest episode of Reel Crime is dedicated to Bong Joon-Ho's Oscar winning feature film, Parasite. We talk about the importance of this movie and how its crossover appeal will effect Asian cinema. Suggested Viewing: VFW In the News: The New BSG will be part of the SyFy Continuity  

    Episode 131: Film Favs By Female Directors

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 76:13


    With female directors not always receiving their due, we take a look at some of our favorite films by women. Check out episode 131 of Reel Crime!  News this week: The first footage of Robert Pattinson as Batman The latest James Bond theme song premieres   Suggested viewing: Horse Girl

    Episode 130: The Decade's Best

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 90:00


    This week we start our end of year episodes with a recap of some of our favorite films of the last decade.  News this week: Andy Serkis confirmed as Alfred in The Batman Details on the Obi-Wan event series revealed   New releases: The Irishman - Reviewed The Mandalorian Chapter One - Reviewed

    Episode 129: The Devil's Night Special 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 80:42


    We're back with another Halloween show. This week we're touching base again on some of our favorite devilish films just in time for the big holiday! News this week: Game of Thrones show runners quit Star Wars trilogy Jeffrey Wright is officially Jim Gordon Green Lantern gets the green light at HBO Max   Related content: The Omen reviewed

    Episode 128: Halloween Special: The Psycho Film Franchise

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 76:30


    On this week's episode we talk the chronology of the Psycho film series starring Anthony Perkins!! From the Hitchcock classic to the made for Showtime sequel, it's all Norman and Mother this week on Reel Crime.  News this week: Watchmen is the biggest cable opener of 2019 James Wan directing new horror for 2020 Related: 31 Days of Hell: Psycho II reviewed   

    Episode 127: The Rainbow Connection - Jim Henson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 83:59


    This week: Andrea, Chris, Dana, and Mara sit down to discuss the works of Jim Henson and the effect he had on the film industry.  News this week: Jordan Peele signs a five year deal with Universal Ghostbusters back in theaters for the 35th anniversary Twin Peaks Season Four?   Suggested Viewings: Rambo Last Blood

    Episode 126: Blue Snaggletooth: All About Toys!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 86:19


    This week: Rudy Garza Jr. joins us to talk about toy collecting, our favorite toys, and what toys are going to be hot again! We talk Star Wars, Transformers, GI Joe, and more!  News this week: Jeffrey Wright and Jonah Hill to join The Batman Elm Street rights return to the Craven Estate   Netflix Now: We Have Always Lived in this Castle - Reviewed   Toy talk starts at 00:20:00

    Episode 125: Enter The Matrix

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 83:44


    This week, we're talking about the Wachowski's Matrix series. We also include the stunning animated anthology, The Animatrix. Take the red pill and join us as we travel down the rabbit hole.  News this week:  It Chapter 2 dominates the box office Dan Aykroyd talks his Ghostbusters 3 return Battlestar series planned for NBC's new streaming service called Peacock.    In theaters: Rob Zombie's 3 From Hell - Reviewed   Suggested viewings: Star Trek: Discovery Too Old to Die Young   Matrix discussion starts at 00:14:30  

    Episode 124: Full Retro Volume #2 - '80s Comedy Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 89:41


    After a brief, late summer hiatus...Reel Crime is back with an episode on our favorite '80s comedy films! Join Chris, Mara, Trevor, and Liam on a new journey into some of the most hilarious films we've seen. 

    Episode 123: TromaDance Detroit 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 58:18


    Chris and Mara stopped in at TromaDance 2019 to record a brand new live episode of Reel Crime. We cover a bevy of movie topics this week! Check it out here at The Movie Sleuth!!!    

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    Episode 122: Once Upon A Time In Hollywood

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 79:09


    This week, we're talking live about Tarantino's latest film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Join us. 

    Episode 121: Entertain This: Streaming Wars, Comic Book Movies, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 88:08


    This week on Reel Crime, we take a break from our regular format for a general episode covering the latest news, the ever growing slate of streaming services, and what we'd like to see from new comic book movies. 

    Episode 120: Ari Aster's Midsommar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 73:54


    This week on Reel Crime, we sit down for a full length talk on Ari Aster's new horror masterpiece, Midsommar. Also, check out our previous show on Hereditary.     

    Episode 119: Riders on the Storm: Music Biopics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 81:47


    With the lives of rock stars being huge theatrical business this last year, we sit down to talk about a few of our favorite biopics and a couple that don't hold water. Check out episode 119 of Reel Crime.   

    Episode 118: Child's Play - The Entire Chucky Franchise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 85:11


    With the release of the remake of Child's Play and reviews split down the middle, we sit down to discuss all the films in the Chucky franchise. Join us for a horrific night of movie talk!

    Episode 117: Who's Your Daddy? Movie Dads for Father's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 85:23


    This week, we're finally back and it's a full episode of dads on film. Check it out here at The Movie Sleuth podcast, Reel Crime. From the twisted to the sweet to the evil to the wholesome, we cover a bunch of movie dads of all shapes and sizes. 

    Episode 116: Mother's Day: Our Favorite Movie Moms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 89:22


    This week on Reel Crime: We discuss some of our favorite movie moms! Check out all the latest movie news at the front end of the show and as always our suggested viewings!

    Episode 115: Talking The Dirt: The Motley Crue Biopic on Netflix

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 65:24


    This week, we take a look at The Dirt, the Motley Crue biopic on Netflix. We dig deep into the hard rock band from the '80s and have fun doing it.   

    Episode 114: Para Normal - Ed and Lorraine Warren, Paranormal Research, and Other Bits

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 59:02


    With the recent passing of Lorraine Warren, we take a quick look at paranormal research, the movies centered on the Warren's cases, and a few other items.  Check out more on this subject at www.ghostlytalk.com

    Episode 113: Jordan Peele's US

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 69:28


    This week on Reel Crime, we're dedicating an entire show to Jordan Peele's latest horror film excursion, US. Won't you join us for another wonderful episode filled with terror and bloodshed?

    Reel Crime Presents: Voyag3r - War Mask with Steve Greene

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 67:29


    Steve Greene stops by the studio to discuss Voyag3r's new album War Mask, the history of the band, and what's to come. Check out this first episode of Reel Crime Presents where we spend a full episode dedicated to musicians, artists, filmmakers, and more. 

    Episode 112: Amazing Movie Soundtracks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 84:46


    We break away from our normal programming to discuss some of our favorite movie soundtracks. From The Lost Boys to Drive, we discuss some of the best movies that are centered on phenomenal music.   

    Episode 111: We Were Warned! Disaster Movies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 82:48


    This week: Chris, Mara, and Scott talk about the many sides of disaster movies! Put on your safety gear and take a listen. No one is safe!

    Episode 110: Eye of the Tiger: The Rocky Film Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 83:34


    At long last, we finally sit down to discuss the entire Rocky film saga including both Creed and Creed II. This week: Scott, Chris, Blake, and Trevor talk about how Rocky changed movies and continues to deliver great character pieces. 

    Episode 109: Enemy Mine: Sci- Fi Film Favorites Volume 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 90:26


    This week: Chris, Scott, Mara, and Chris J. talk about some of our favorite science fiction films. Check out the latest episode of Reel Crime, The Movie Sleuth podcast. 

    Episode 108: Get Skroobed! The Directorial Works of Mel Brooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 74:10


    This week on Reel Crime, we're looking at the directorial works of comic genius Mel Brooks. Chris, Andrew, Trevor and Mara bust out their favorites on the latest episode!

    Episode 107: Stephen King Volume III: 1998 - 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2019 76:33


    On this week's episode we finally complete our discussion on the films of Stephen King up until 2018. Check it out as Mara, Chris, Scott, and Trevor toil over some of the worst and some of the best films based on his written works. 

    Episode 106: Stephen King Volume II: 1987-1997

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2019 89:43


    On this week's show: Chris, Mara, Michelle, and Scott dig further into the films that have been translated from the works of Stephen King. This week we talk about the years from 1987 to 1997. Misery needs company. Won't you join us. 

    Episode 105: Stephen King Volume 1: 1976-1986

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 91:28


    In this brand new episode of Reel Crime: Chris, Mara, Michelle and Scott sit down to discuss the first ten years of films based on the fictional works of Stephen King. Volume 1 covers Salem's Lot through Stand By Me. 

    Episode 104: A Major Award: Christmas Movie Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2018 81:44


    This week on Reel Crime, Mara joins the cast for a discussion on some of our favorite Christmas movies. This episode is a major award!  

    Episode 103: We're No Angels: Angels On Film

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2018 70:26


    This week: Chris, Scott, and Amberrose discuss movies that feature angels. Whether dark or good, we cover many films with an angelic premise. 

    Episode 102: Dark Themes in Animation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 85:37


    After a few weeks off, Reel Crime is back. Chris, Dana, H, and Trevor sit down to discuss the dark themes that are found in the animated film world. Listen in and take notes. We go deep down the rabbit hole. 

    Episode 101: Halloween: The Michael Myers Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 85:45


    On this week's final 31 Days of Hell episode of Reel Crime for 2018, we're discussing the new Halloween as well as the classics. Join Chris, Trevor, Blake and Andrew as they converse on Michael Myers, Loomis, and of course Laurie Strode. We even talk about the Rob Zombie entries.   

    Episode 100: Hereditary

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 84:38


    For our special 100th episode of Reel Crime, we break down one of our favorite horror movies of 2018: Hereditary. Join us. Won't you?

    Episode 99: Bloodsuckers Inc.: Vampire Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 93:00


    We continue to ramp it up with the month of Halloween as we finally celebrate vampires on film. Check out our latest episode as Chris, Trevor and our guest Matt otherwise known as Stones Malone drops in for a discussion on some of our favorite movies about blood suckers. 

    Episode 98: Legendary Suffering: The Hellraiser Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2018 92:55


    On Episode 98: Chris Jordan, Michelle, Scott and Trevor sit down to discuss the Hellraiser film series with the main focus on the first five movies. Check out the latest Halloween episode. 

    Episode 97: In the Mouth of Madness: Halloween Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2018 87:08


    On this week's episode of Reel Crime: Chris, H, Scott and Trevor discuss their favorite movies to watch over the Halloween season. You'd be mad to miss this show!  

    Episode 96: Mandy - A Discussion on Panos Cosmatos Latest Horror Film

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2018 76:58


    This week we're spending a full episode discussing Panos Cosmatos' brand new film starring Nicolas Cage, Mandy. It's a chainsaw battle to the death here at Reel Crime. 

    Episode 95: Friday the 13th Part VII - The Remake with Jeff and Dominic from Cellarmen's

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 80:34


    On this latest episode of Reel Crime: Trevora and Scott feature guests Jeff and Dominic on the closing episode of the Friday the 13th discussion. They cover Part VII through Freddy vs. Jason and the remake. 

    Episode 94: Underrated: Movies That Don't Get The Love They Deserve

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2018 87:10


    On episode 94 of Reel Crime, we're discussing a bunch of films that we think are underrated by critics and fans alike. Chris, Scott, Michelle, and H return for another discussion that's all about movies. What's not to love?  

    Episode 93: Highlight Reel: The Films of Robin Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2018 89:52


    This week we decided to break away from our normal content and do a show that's dedicated to one of our favorite actors. We take a look at the film highlights of the late and great Robin Williams. Through the good, the bad, the sad, and the extremely funny, he still remains one of the most talented actors/comedians to ever grace the world with his presence. Sit back and listen to Chris, Trevor and H talk about some of our favorite films from his illustrious time on camera. 

    Episode 92: This One Goes to Eleven: The Best Movies About Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2018 83:15


    On this latest episode of Reel Crime: Chris, Scott, Trevor, and Chris J. sit down to talk about some of our favorite rock and roll movies. Check it out and find us on Facebook and Instagram.   

    Episode 91: Eat The Rude: Hannibal Lecter Worship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 91:13


    Listen in as we discuss the Hannibal Lecter film series. Would you care to dine with us?  

    Episode 90: Reel Crime Film Fan Favs: Volume 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2018 85:46


    What's on constant repeat? Find out now. On this week's episode, we take a break from our normal format to talk about some of our favorite films. Chris, Scott, Michelle and Trevor have a blast just talking about movies. No rules. No specific genre. No constraints. Just fun.   

    Episode 89: Friday the 13th Parts 1-6 with Jeff and Dominic From Cellarmen's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2018 89:48


    On the 89th episode of Reel Crime, Chris and Scott sit down with Jeff and Dominic from Cellarmen's to discuss the first six Friday the 13th movies. We also discuss what they do at their local meadery.  This episode is sponsored by www.cellarmens.com , www.projectorscreen.com and the Flint Institute of Arts.  find us at www.themoviesleuth.com follow us at www.facebook.com/themoviesleuth  www.twitter.com/themoviesleuth  www.instagram.com/themoviesleuth  support us at www.patreon.com/themoviesleuth music provided by www.audionautix.com

    Episode 88: One Director To Rule Them All: The Kevin Smith Film Universe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2018 91:15


    On episode 88 of the Reel Crime podcast: Chris, Scott, Trevor and H take a look at Kevin Smith's films up until now. Snootchie Bootchies!! This episode is sponsored by www.cellarmens.com , www.projectorscreen.com and the Flint Institute of Arts.  find us at www.themoviesleuth.com follow us at www.facebook.com/themoviesleuth  www.twitter.com/themoviesleuth  www.instagram.com/themoviesleuth  support us at www.patreon.com/themoviesleuth music provided by www.audionautix.com

    Episode 87: First Blood: The John Rambo Film Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2018 86:23


    On this episode of Reel Crime, we're looking at the four existing Rambo movies. Chris, Scott, Trevor, and Michelle discuss First Blood, First Blood II, Rambo III, and 2008's Rambo.  This episode is sponsored by www.projectorscreen.com and the Flint Institute of Arts.  find us at www.themoviesleuth.com follow us at www.facebook.com/themoviesleuth  www.twitter.com/themoviesleuth  www.instagram.com/themoviesleuth  support us at www.patreon.com/themoviesleuth music provided by www.audionautix.com  

    Episode 86: We're The Incredibles! The Animated Films of Pixar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 92:10


    On this week's episode of Reel Crime: Chris, Trevor, Dana and H are discussing the entire Pixar library! So sit back and check this one out! This episode is sponsored by www.projectorscreen.com and the Flint Institute of Arts.  find us at www.themoviesleuth.com follow us at www.facebook.com/themoviesleuth  www.twitter.com/themoviesleuth  www.instagram.com/themoviesleuth  support us at www.patreon.com/themoviesleuth music provided by www.audionautix.com  

    Episode 85: Donnie Darko with special guest: Film Maker Sam Keeble

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 72:58


    On this latest episode of Reel Crime, we sit down to talk with director Sam Keeble about his new film Reveries and we discuss the long lasting cult status of Donnie Darko.  This episode is sponsored by www.projectorscreen.com and the Flint Institute of Arts.  find us at www.themoviesleuth.com follow us at www.facebook.com/themoviesleuth  www.twitter.com/themoviesleuth  www.instagram.com/themoviesleuth  support us at www.patreon.com/themoviesleuth music provided by www.audionautix.com

    Episode 84: Reel Crime on Real Crime

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2018 82:11


    This week: Reel Crime on Real Crime! Chris, Scott, Andrew and Trevor are talking about some of the best films that translate real crimes to the screen.  This episode is sponsored by www.projectorscreen.com and the Flint Institute of Arts.  find us at www.themoviesleuth.com follow us at www.facebook.com/themoviesleuth  www.twitter.com/themoviesleuth  www.instagram.com/themoviesleuth  support us at www.patreon.com/themoviesleuth music provided by www.audionautix.com  

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