The Reel Screeners hash out insightful and entertaining reviews with an analytical and thematic perspective on the latest movies - from the big summer blockbuster to the small indie film - and TV shows. Reviews offer a rundown of the elements of plot, characters, and techniques. Follow us on Facebook @reelscreeners and Instagram @reel.screeners. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at youtube.com/reelscreeners if you like our videos and leave comments.
The Reel Screeners give both a snapshot review and grab audience reactions to "A Quiet Place 2", the long-delayed sequel to the 2018 hit film. Watching at the Alamo Drafthouse in East El Paso, fans discuss the worthiness of this second installment, which again is directed by John Krasinski and stars Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, and Cillian Murphy. Get real perspectives from moviegoers! For more viewer interviews and movie reviews, subscribe to our channel (www.youtube.com/reelscreeners), and give us a follow us on Facebook and TikTok @reelscreeners and Instagram by searching reel.screeners. Check out our clothing and accessories online store at reelscreeners.com. Thanks for watching!
The Reel Screeners will embark on the "Texas Movie Theatre Tour" July 8-11 to showcase the reopening and unique fare of movie theatres in Austin and San Antonio. Watch our video to find out specific dates and times. Special events will include audience interviews and reactions to "Black Widow", movie trivia, special discounts and prizes, and movie-themed merch sales (e.g. "The Theatre Strikes Back" and "Movie Quote Freak and Music Lyrics Geek". We want to invite you to join in the excitement of in reinvigorating a love of the cinemas. See you at the movies!
The Reel Screeners grab audience reactions to "F9: The Fast Saga", the ninth installment of the 20-years-strong "Fast and Furious" franchise. Watching at the Alamo Drafthouse in West El Paso, fans discuss the worthiness of this latest sequel, as well as how the franchise has evolved throughout the years. "F9" is directed by franchise favorite Justin Lin, and its star-studded cast includes Vin Deisel, Michelle Rodriguez, John Cena, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, and Charlize Theron. For more viewer interviews and movie reviews, subscribe to our channel (youtube.com/reelscreeners) and give us a follow us on Facebook and TikTok @reelscreeners and Instagram by searching reel.screeners. Check out our clothing and accessories online store at reelscreeners.com. Thanks for watching! #alamodrafthouse #f9 #fastandfurious #thefastandthefurious #justinlin #vindeisel #michellerodriguez #johncena #JordanaBrewster #tyresegibson, #charlizetheron #cars #elpaso #reelscreeners
The Reel Screeners grab audience reactions to "In the Heights", the Broadway musical adaptation by Lin Manuel Miranda. Watching at the Alamo Drafthouse in East El Paso, fans of all ages share their favorite scenes, characters, and overall impressions on the lively, culturally diverse film. Get real, fun perspectives from moviegoers! For more viewer interviews and movie reviews, subscribe to our channel (youtube.com/reelscreeners) and give us a follow us on Facebook and TikTok @reelscreeners and Instagram by searching reel.screeners. Check out our clothing and accessories online store at reelscreeners.com. Thanks for watching! #alamodrafthouse #intheheights #audiencereactions #intheheightsreaction #linmanuelmiranda #anthonyramos #elpaso #reelscreeners
The Reel Screeners present their entertaining, analytical "reel" take on the premier episode of "Loki" on Disney+. The show stars Tom Hiddleston as the titular character alongside Owen Wilson (Mobius), and the first episode delves into the motivations and layers hidden beneath the Asgardian God of Mischief. Check out our review to find out, please give it a "like" and a "share", and SUBSCRIBE to our channel (youtube.com/reelscreeners) for future "reel" takes. You can also stream our podcast on most major podcast providers. Please give us a follow us on Facebook and TikTok @reelscreeners and Instagram by searching reel.screeners. Check out our clothing and accessories online store at reelscreeners.com. Video Segments: 00:00 Introduction and Synopsis: 01:19 Commentary on Plot, Characters, and Techniques 06:41 Reel Ratings and Overall Thoughts 07:55 Outtakes/Bloopers #loki #lokireview #lokishow #disneyplusloki #disneyplus #tomhiddleston #owenwilson
The return to movie theaters is in full swing and what better summer movie to celebrate than Lin Manuel Miranda's "In the Heights"! The Reel Screeners present their entertaining "reel" take on the Broadway musical adaptation directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, and Melissa Barrera. Whether or not you're Latino, a fan of musicals, or enjoy singing and dancing, this is a SPECTACLE! Check out our review to find out why, please give it a "like" and a "share", and SUBSCRIBE to our channel (youtube.com/reelscreeners) for future "reel" takes. You can also stream our podcast on most major podcast providers. Please give us a follow us on Facebook and TikTok @reelscreeners and Instagram by searching reel.screeners. Check out our clothing and accessories online store at reelscreeners.com. Video Segments: 00:00 Introduction and Synopsis: 00:53 Commentary on Plot, Characters, and Techniques 05:23 Reel Ratings and Overall Thoughts #intheheights #intheheightsreview #intheheightsmovie #hamilton #linmanuelmiranda #anthonyramos #moviereview #movie
[Bloopers/Outtakes at the end of the review!] To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Reel Screeners give a spoof review of 2001's "Zoolander", specifically on it being an Oscars snub! This timeless classic CLEARLY is the perfect combination of satire/parody, clever writing, layered acting, ground-breaking techniques, and an unprecedented collection of celebrity appearances. Few movies have created such a mainstream following and have had such lasting political and social impacts as this cinematic masterpiece. Please give it a "like" and a "share", and SUBSCRIBE (youtube.com/reelscreeners) to our channel for future "reel" takes. You can also stream our podcast on most major podcast providers. Please give us a follow us on Facebook and TikTok @reelscreeners and Instagram by searching reel.screeners. Check out our clothing and accessories online store at reelscreeners.com. Video Segments: 00:00 - Introduction and Synopsis: 01:00 - Commentary on Plot, Characters, and Techniques 10:24 - Reel Ratings and Overall Thoughts 11:35 - Bloopers/Outtakes #zoolander #zoolanderreview #zoolandermovie #benstiller #owenwilson #willferrell #movie
The Reel Screeners present their entertaining, analytical "reel" take on "Spiral", headlined by Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson. Is this another run-of-the-mill "Saw" movie, or is this a fresh take that spins the franchise into a clever new direction? Check out our review to find out, please give it a "like" and a "share", and SUBSCRIBE to our channel (youtube.com/reelscreeners) for future "reel" takes. You can also stream our podcast on most major podcast providers. Please give us a follow us on Facebook and TikTok @reelscreeners and Instagram by searching reel.screeners. Check out our clothing and accessories online store at reelscreeners.com. Video Segments: 00:00 Introduction and Synopsis: 01:01 Commentary on Plot, Characters, and Techniques 06:06 Reel Ratings and Overall Thoughts 08:16 Outtakes #spiral #spiralreview #spiralmovie #saw #sawmovie #chrisrock #samuelljackson Fair Use Notice: This video contains copyrighted material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available for the purpose of criticism, comment, and review which constitutes 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work for purposes such as criticism, comment, and reviews is not infringement of copyright.
Warning: Minor Spoilers! ⚠️ The Reel Screeners discuss their "reel" take on the Netflix show "Shadow and Bone", based on the acclaimed epic fantasy novel by Leigh Bardugo. Can the colorful characterization, intrigue and mystique, and archetypal themes make up for a Twilight-ish romance overload? Check out our review to find out, please give it a "like" and a "share", and SUBSCRIBE to our channel (youtube.com/reelscreeners) for future "reel" takes. You can also stream our podcast on most major podcast providers. Please give us a follow us on Facebook and TikTok @reelscreeners and Instagram by searching reel.screeners. Check out our clothing and accessories online store at reelscreeners.com. Video Segments: 00:00 Introduction and Synopsis: 02:05 Commentary on Plot, Characters, and Techniques 10:54 Reel Ratings and Overall Thoughts #shadowandbone #netflix #leighbardugo #alinastarkov #fantasyshow #generalkirigan #grisha #thefold #youtube
The Reel Screeners give both a snapshot review and grab audience (spoiler) reactions to "Mortal Kombat" 2021, the highly anticipated reboot to the 1995 classic. Watching at the new Alamo Drafthouse in East El Paso, fans reveal whether they loved the movie, or if they consider this a cheesy remake...Get real perspectives from moviegoers! [Disclaimer: Some movie and video game scenes contain graphic content and may not be suitable for some audiences.] For more viewer interviews and movie reviews, subscribe to our channel @ youtube.com/reelscreeners and give us a follow us on Facebook and TikTok @reelscreeners and Instagram by searching reel.screeners. Check out our clothing and accessories online store at reelscreeners.com. Thanks for watching! #mortalkombat #MK #alamodrafthouse #alamodrafthouseelpaso #mortalkombatmovie #mortalkombat2021 #mortalkombatvideogame #scorpion #subzero #reelscreeners
The Reel Screeners present an analytical "reel" take on "Voyagers", starring Colin Farrell, Tye Sheridan, Lily-Rose Depp, and Fionn Whitehead. Widely compared to the novel "Lord of the Flies", does this action-sci-fi film offer a fresh spin on the exploration of human nature, or is it just another "people-gone-crazy" flick in space? Check out our review to find out, please give it a "like" and a "share", and SUBSCRIBE to our channel @youtube.com/reelscreeners for future "reel" takes. You can also stream our podcast on most major podcast providers. Please give us a follow us on Facebook and TikTok @reelscreeners and Instagram by searching reel.screeners. Check out our clothing and accessories online store at reelscreeners.com. Video Segments: 00:00 Introduction and Synopsis: 01:30 Commentary on Plot, Characters, and Techniques 07:19 Reel Ratings and Overall Thoughts #voyagers #voyagersmovie #voyagers2021 #colinfarrell #tyesheridan #lily-rosedepp #fionnwhitehead #lordoftheflies #youtube
The Reel Screeners present their entertaining, analytical "reel" take on the highly anticipated apex predator battle film “Godzilla vs. Kong”, starring Alexander Skarsgard, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, and Brian Tyree Henry. Is this a run-of-the-mill Godzilla and Kong movie, or is this a visually stunning and brilliant monster action flick? Check out our review to find out, please give it a "like" and a "share", and SUBSCRIBE to our channel (youtube.com/reelscreeners) for future "reel" takes. You can also stream our podcast on most major podcast providers. Please give us a follow us on Facebook and TikTok @reelscreeners and Instagram by searching reel.screeners. Check out our clothing and accessories online store at reelscreeners.com. Video Segments: 00:00 Introduction and Synopsis: 02:19 Commentary on Plot, Characters, and Techniques 07:58 Reel Ratings and Overall Thoughts 10:47 Outtakes #godzillavskong #moviereviews #movies #godzilla #kong #godzillavskong2021 #milliebobbybrown #film #rebeccahall #mechagodzilla #teamkong #teamgodzilla
The Reel Screeners invite guests to help give an analytical "reel" take on "Zack Snyder's Justice League", an expanded, 4-hour re-envisioning of the much-maligned 2017 original. Avengers director Joss Whedon took over the 2017 movie when Snyder had to leave the project for personal reasons. Along with fellow movie buffs Kevin and Jose, Lenny and Beto deliberate the merits and flaws of the Snyder Cut, compare it to the Whedon original, and discuss where the DECU may be headed moving forward. A deep dive you surely won't want to miss! Please give this video a "like" and a "share", and SUBSCRIBE to our channel (youtube.com/reelscreeners) for future "reel" takes. You can also stream our podcast on most major podcast providers. Make sure to follow us on Facebook and TikTok @reelscreeners and Instagram by searching reel.screeners. Like our reviews? Then you'll love our movie-themed and lifestyle clothing and accessories store at reelscreeners.com. Video Segments Introduction and Synopsis: 00:00Commentary on Plot, Characters, and Techniques: 01:08Reel Ratings and Overall Thoughts: 19:25 #decu #comics #zacksnydersjusticeleague #zacksnyder #justiceleaguesnydercut #restorethesnyderverse #josswhedon #marvel #moviereviews #movies #disney #disneyplus #mcu #avengers #film
The Reel Screeners present their analytical deep dive "reel" take on the first episode of the Disney+ MCU show “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”, starring Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson and Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes. The Screeners deliberate their thoughts on the new direction the Marvel characters are headed, the shows action sequences and special effects, and minor details on plot, techniques, and themes. Check out our review to find out, please give it a "like" and a "share", and SUBSCRIBE to our channel at youtube.com/reelscreeners for future "reel" takes. You can also stream our podcast on most major podcast providers. Please give us a follow us on Facebook and TikTok @reelscreeners and Instagram by searching reel.screeners. Check out our clothing and accessories online store at reelscreeners.com. Video Segments Introduction and Synopsis: 00:00Commentary on Plot, Characters, and Techniques: 01:09Reel Ratings and Overall Thoughts: 06:24Outtakes 09:40 #marvel #moviereviews #movies #disney #disneyplus #mcu #falconandwintersoldier #film #falcon #anthonymackie #buckybarnes #sebastianstan #wintersoldier
The Reel Screeners present a fun, analytical "reel" take on the hit Disney+ MCU show “WandaVision”, starring Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, and Kathryn Hahn. Focusing primarily on episode 9 appropriately titled "The Series Finale", the Screeners deliberate their thoughts on how the show's creativity, characterization, plot, a few reveals and surprises, and its overall strengths and weaknesses. Minor spoilers ahead! Check out our review to find out, please give it a "like" and a "share", and SUBSCRIBE to our channel (youtube.com/reelscreeners) for future "reel" takes. You can also stream our podcast on most major podcast providers. Please give us a follow us on Facebook @reelscreeners and Instagram by searching reel.screeners. Video Segments Introduction and Synopsis: 00:00Commentary on Plot, Characters, and Techniques: 02:48Reel Ratings and Overall Thoughts: 09:59 #marvel #moviereviews #movies #disney #disneyplus #mcu #wandavision #film #wandamaximoff #vision #elizabetholsen #paulbettany
The Reel Screeners present their "reel" take on "Chaos Walking", a dystopian, sci-fi action movie directed by Doug Liman and starring Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley. Based on the novel "The Knife of Never Letting Go", by Patrick Ness, this film takes place more than 200 years into the future on an alien planet. Todd Hewitt (Tom Holland) discovers Viola (Daisy Ridley), a mysterious girl who crash lands on this planet, and the pair embark on a journey to contact her mothership while being chased by murderous men. Adding to the situation's complexity and mystery, there are no women in Todd's town, and all living creatures can hear each other's thoughts in a stream of images, words, and sounds called "Noise". Find out what Lenny and Beto think about this film, and please give it a "like" and a "share", and SUBSCRIBE to our channel (youtube.com/reelscreeners) for future "reel" takes. You can also stream our podcast on most major podcast providers. Please give us a follow us on Facebook and TikTok @reelscreeners and also on Instagram by searching reel.screeners! Video Segments Introduction: 00:00Commentary on Plot and Characters: 01:21Reel Ratings: 06:35 #chaoswalking #chaoswalkingtrilogy #theknifeofneverlettinggo #moviecritic #moviereview #filmreview #filmcritic #tomholland #daisyridley #sciencefiction #marvel #spiderman #starwars
The Reel Screeners present their "reel" take on "Judas and the Black Messiah", a civil rights-era drama directed by Shaka King and starring Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield. Based on real events during the late 1960s, "Judas" highlights FBI informant Bill O'Neil (Stanfield) and his struggle to infiltrate the Illinois Black Panther Party and help take down chairman Fred Hampton (Kaluuya). Find out what Lenny and Beto think about this film, and please give it a "like" and a "share", and SUBSCRIBE to our channel (youtube.com/reelscreeners) for future "reel" takes. You can also stream our podcast on most major podcast providers. Please give us a follow us on Facebook and TikTok @reelscreeners and also on Instagram by searching reel.screeners! Video Segments Introduction: 00:00Commentary on Plot and Characters: 00:40Reel Ratings: 05:10 #judasandtheblackmessiah #moviecritic #moviereview #filmreview #filmcritic #danielkaluuyah #lakeithstanfield #blackpanthers
The Reel Screeners present their "reel" take on the crime thriller "The Little Things", which brings together Academy Award winners Denzel Washington, Jared Leto, and Rami Malek. This murder mystery centers on a police duo searching for a serial killer who is terrorizing Los Angeles. But as in many detective flicks, the plot is as much about exploring the main characters as it is about cracking the case ... . Find out what Lenny and Beto think about this film directed by John Lee Hancock. Check out our review at youtube.com/reelscreeners and please give it a "like" and a "share", and SUBSCRIBE to our channel for future "reel" takes. You can also stream our podcast on most major podcast providers. Please give us a follow us on Facebook and TikTok @reelscreeners, Instagram by searching reel.screeners. Video Segments Introduction: 00:00 Commentary on Plot, Characters, and Techniques: 01:51 Reel Ratings: 09:18 Outtakes: 07:47 #thelittlethingsmovie #moviecritic #moviereview #filmreview #filmcritic #denzelwashington #ramimalek #jaredleto
The Reel Screeners present their "reel" take on the campy, goofy, yet gory sci-fi flick "Psycho Goreman", which harkens back to the puppetry fantasy films of the 80s and 90s with a dash of horror and twisted - if at times geeky - comedy. Is this the lighthearted monster movie we've been waiting for, or B-movie gore-fest in the vein of "Army of Darkness"? Find out what Lenny and Beto think. Check out our review and please give it a "like" and a "share", and SUBSCRIBE to our channel at youtube.com/reelscreeners for future "reel" takes. You can also stream our podcast on most major podcast providers. Please give us a follow us on Facebook and TikTok @reelscreeners, Instagram by searching reel.screeners. Video Segments: Introduction: 00:00 Commentary on Plot, Characters, and Techniques: 01:51 Reel Ratings: 09:18 Outtakes: 12:14
The Reel Screeners present a new "reel" take on the highly anticipated and long-awaited DC film “Wonder Woman 1984”, starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, and Pedro Pascal. Patty Jenkins’ more light-hearted second installment has been a letdown for many critics and fans, but the Screeners share starkly differing opinions on the film’s plot, characters, and techniques. So who liked it more? Check out our review at youtube.com/reelscreeners to find out, please give it a "like" and a "share", and SUBSCRIBE to our channel for future "reel" takes. You can also stream our podcast on most major podcast providers. Please give us a follow us on Facebook @reelscreeners and Instagram by searching reel.screeners. Recording Segments Introduction: 00:00 Commentary on Plot, Characters, and Techniques: 00:22 Reel Ratings: 12:12
The Reel Screeners present an analytical "reel" take on the highly anticipated and long-awaited Disney+ MCU show “WandaVision”, starring Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, and Kathryn Hahn. This Marvel spin-off of the Vision and Scarlet Witch characters harkens back to the conventional, idealistic shows of the 50s and 60s like "I Love Lucy", but includes a nice balance of corniness, comedy, and mystery. Is the show a pleasant must-watch or seen-it-before boring? Check out our review to find out at youtube.com/reelscreeners. Please give it a "like" and a "share", and SUBSCRIBE to our channel for future "reel" takes. You can also stream our podcast on most major podcast providers. Please give us a follow us on Facebook @reelscreeners and Instagram by searching reel.screeners. Video Segments Introduction: 00:00 Commentary on Plot, Characters, and Techniques: 00:59 Reel Ratings: 05:54
The Reel Screeners present a new "reel" take on the video game film adaptation “Monster Hunter”, starring Milla Jovovich and Tony Jaa as...well, you guessed it...monster hunters! Thunderous and pumping with non-stop adrenaline, is the film a worthy addition to Paul W.S. Anderson's other campy action-adventure, sci-fi movies like Resident Evil and Mortal Kombat? Check out our review at youtube.com/reelscreeners, please give it a "like" and a "share", and SUBSCRIBE to our channel for future "reel" takes. You can also stream our podcast on most major podcast providers. Please give us a follow us on Facebook @reelscreeners and Instagram by searching reel.screeners. Video Segments: 00:00 Introduction and plot summary 01:10 Commentary on plot, characters, and film techniques 5:44 Reel Ratings
The Reel Screeners present a new "reel" take on the Netflix film “Mank”, which highlights "Citizen Kane" co-writer Herman J. Mankiewicz's struggle with his self-destructive nature as he races to pen the iconic script. Gary Oldman portrays the embattled screenwriter in a movie that serves as both a layered character study and an homage to black-and-white Hollywood classics. Cast includes Amanda Seyfried, Lily Collins, Tom Pelphrey, Arliss Howard, and other notable actors. Many consider "Mank" an Oscars contender, and we give our take on whether it merits the hype! If you like our review, please give it a "like" and a "share", and SUBSCRIBE to our channel for future "reel" takes. You can also stream our podcast on most major podcast providers. Please give us a follow us on Facebook @reelscreeners and Instagram by searching reel.screeners. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at youtube.com/reelscreeners. Video Segments: 00:00 Introduction and plot summary 02:07 Commentary on plot, characters, and film techniques 7:22 Reel Ratings
In commemoration of the summer blockbuster and the delayed release of "Black Widow", The Reel Screeners count down their top 10 favorite MCU films. Considering a total 23 Marvel films, how can two Marvel fans end up with very different lists? Find out by listening to our nostalgic trip down Marvel memory lane, and please leave a comment below! Follow us on Facebook @reelscreeners and Instagram by searching reel.screeners. Subscribe to out YouTube channel at youtube.com/reelscreeners
The Reel Screeners interview Mexican filmmaker and former Coronado High School student Julio "El Chilango" Velez on being a film student, making movies, future goals, and movie favorites. Julio was an assistance producer for the music video for the song "Que Se Sepa Nuestro Amor" featuring Mon Laferte and Alejandro Fernandez. His latest short film "Rene Hernandez Destruye el Mundo" is a comedic satire and will premiere at the SmartFilms Mexico Film Festival on Nov. 20. Visit smartfilms.mx for more information. Julio's collection of works can be seen on YouTube by searching "Un Chilango en la Frontera". You can also find him on Instagram at un_chilango_en_la_frontera. Check out more Reel Screeners movie reviews by following them on Instagram @reel.screeners and Facebook @reelscreeners. We are on YouTube at youtube.com/reelscreeners.
The Reel Screeners present a new "reel" take on the comedy flick “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”, starring Sacha Baron Cohen and Maria Bakalova as a father-daughter tandem who visit the U.S. trying to "Make Benefit Once Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan." Can this controversial satire be even zanier and more repugnant than its 2006 predecessor ... and perhaps even more entertaining? Find out by listening to our spoiler-free review, and please leave a comment! Please give us a "follow us" on Facebook @reelscreeners and Instagram by searching reel.screeners. We are on YouTube at youtube.com/reelscreeners.
What better way to find your happy place than by rewatching your favorite kids movies as an adult with your family. The Reel Screeners count down their top 10 favorite childhood movies in a fun and analytical discussion down memory lane. Find out if your favorites made it on the list! Visit us on YouTube at youtube.com/reelscreeners and social media: Facebook at reelscreeners and Instagram at reel.screeners.
The Reel Screeners present a "reel" take on the comedy, sci-fi indie flick “Save Yourselves!”, starring Sunita Mani and John Reynolds as a young couple trying to reconnect and reignite the spark of their relationship by turning off technology and escaping to a cabin in the woods. So what happens when you mix a comedy about the complexities of a relationship while in the midst of an alien invasion? Find out by listening to our podcast. Visit us at youtube.com/reelscreeners for our spoiler-free review video, and please leave a comment below! Follow us on Facebook @reelscreeners and Instagram by searching reel.screeners.