Reservations with Raine Wayland

Hey Reservos! This week we are discussing the 1942 version of the Charlie Chaplin classic, The Gold Rush. Listen as we breakdown this incredibly crafted romantic comedy full of wit, charm, and heart. 

Hey everybody! This week we are discussing Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Incendies. Listen as we breakdown this incredibly powerful and devastating story of how war, violence, and anger can bring so much more pain than you can imagine. Enjoy!

Hey Reservos! This week, we are discussing the 1944 film noir classic, Double Indemnity. Listen as we breakdown the gold standard of film noir and the ways it perfectly utilizes the tropes and themes that make the film so dark and compelling. Enjoy!

Hey everybody! This week we are discussing The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford. Listen as we break down this beautiful haunting look into the idolization and worship of a myth being tainted by the reality of the person behind the legend. Enjoy!

Welcome back to the show! For our season 11 premiere we are discussing Akira Kurosawa's The Hidden Fortress. Listen as we breakdown this surprisingly light hearted adventure following two peasants, a general, and a princess fight their way through the enemy to their sanctuary. Enjoy!

Hey everybody! It's a bonus episode! This season, we're discussing previous episodes that we feel could have been better and could use some more analysis and better hosting from the two of us. Did we do better the second time? We may never know…

Hey everybody! This week we are concluding our End Of Season Series, where we are discussing films by directors that make only one film with Man Bites Dog. Listen as we breakdown this disturbing, horrific, darkly funny satire on the ethics and morality of journalism and what happens when the line is crossed and the documenter becomes too involved with their subject and the acts they commit. Enjoy!

Hey everybody! This week we are continuing our End Of Season Series, where we are discussing films by directors that make only one film with Gerald Kargl's Angst. Listen as we breakdown this hyper realistic representation of the true horrifying murders of an Austrian family in 1980. Enjoy!

Hey everybody! This week we are continuing our End Of Season Series, where we are discussing films by directors that make only one film with Dalton Trumbo's Johnny Got His Gun. Listen as we breakdown this nightmarish look at the aftermath of war and the damage it can leave behind. Enjoy!

Hey everybody! This week we are beginning our End Of Season Series, where we are discussing films by directors that make only one film with Charles Laughton's The Night Of The Hunter. Listen as we breakdown this dream-like, fairy tale nightmare demonstrating some of the most subversive techniques filmmaking of its time, while not shying away from the dark and twisted story it's adapting. Enjoy!

Hey everybody! This week we are discussing a sequel 35 years in the making, Blade Runner 2049. Listen as we breakdown this incredibly crafted sci-fi, neo noir that honors the original while expanding on the concepts and story that Blade Runner began all those years ago. Enjoy!

This episode is to honor the visionary that was David Lynch. He will be missed. We will be back on Tuesday with a regular episode.

Hey Reservos! This week we are discussing Sidney Lumet's Dog Day Afternoon. Listen as we breakdown this dramatization of the bizarre real life robbery of a Brooklyn bank that shocked the city with all of its twists and turns that kept everyone on edge until the very end. Enjoy!

Hey Reservos! This week, we are discussing Martin Scorsese's After Hours. Listen as we discuss this very bizarre, surreal, screwball dark comedy about a man looking for excitement and stumbled into a nightmare. Enjoy!

Hey everyone! This week we are discussing Todd Haynes' experimental biopic of Bob Dylan, I'm Not There. Listen as we breakdown this unique look at the myth and legend behind the singer/songwriter and explore the many pieces that make him an icon. Enjoy!

Merry Christmas! This week we are discussing the academy award nominated animated film, Klaus. Listen as we breakdown this beautifully animated story of how a simple act of kindness can break a seemingly endless cycle of anger and hate. Enjoy!

Hey everybody! This week, we are discussing the Safdie Brothers stress-filled, fever dream, Good Time. Listen as we breakdown this anxiety fueled crime drama about what it takes to finally understand that your actions can do much more harm than good and to finally let go. Enjoy!

Hey everybody! In this surprising turn of events, this week we are discussing Hayao Miyazaki's The Wind Rises. Listen as we breakdown this beautifully animated, semi-biographical adaptation of the life of Jiro Horikoshi, the aeronautical engineer that designed the Mitsubishi A60 Zero airplane that had a significant impact on WWII. Enjoy!

Hey everybody! This week, we are discussing Milos Forman's adaptation of Peter Shaffer's Amadeus. Listen as we breakdown this story of jealousy, resentment, and admiration for a talent that is just out of reach. Enjoy!

Hey everybody! This week we are discussing David Lynch's adaptation of Wild At Heart. Listen as we respectfully discuss this very strange, disjointed, fever dream of a pseudo-erotic romantic drama that is only redeemed by stellar performances. Enjoy!

Hey Reservos! This week we are discussing two wonderfully beautiful adaptations of Paddington and Paddington 2. Listen as we explore these clever, creative, emotionally complex and intelligent films that make us all want to be better people and more like a sweet, polite, and charming bear. Enjoy!

Hey Reservos! This week we are discussing Jean-Pierre Melville's Le Samouraï. Listen as we breakdown the “Killer for Hire” film that started it all. This film inspired many films depicting a meticulous, cold, calculating, lone-wolf killer, and the methods of his work. Enjoy!  

Hey everybody! This week we are discussing Martin Scorsese's Oscar winning crime thriller, The Departed. Listen as we breakdown this incredibly tense “cat and mouse” chase, full of suspense, deception, and Boston accents. Enjoy!

Hey Reservos! It's that time of year again. This year we are discussing the beloved animated fantasy series, Over The Garden Wall. Enjoy! 

Hey Reservos! This week, we are discussing Alex Garland's psychological, folk horror film, Men. Listen as we breakdown this dense story that tackles emotional manipulation, control, and abuse all while presenting it through a surreal, allegorical lens. Enjoy!

Hey everybody! This week we are discussing the ambiguous psychological thriller, Safe. Listen as we breakdown this fascinating depiction of how our modern society might be a malevolent, looming threat to our health. Enjoy!

Hey Reservos! This week we are discussing Andrei Tarkovsky's Sci-fi classic, Solaris. Listen as we breakdown this uniquely philosophical, poetic, and introspective sci-fi story that poses questions about grief, memory, and the very idea of existence. Enjoy!

Hey Reservos! This week we are discussing the half documentary/half biopic heist film, American Animals. Listen as we breakdown this genre bending true story of a few bored kids with a stupid plan to make a name for themselves. Enjoy!

Hey everybody! This week we are discussing the Rian Johnson neo-noir mystery, Brick. Listen as we breakdown this fresh, unique, stylistic take on a classic 1940s style noir thriller. Enjoy!

Hey Reservos! Jeremy's back this week to discuss Akira Kurosawa's Ran! Listen as we breakdown this beautifully shot epic tale of the downfall of a Kingdom after power was put in the wrong hands. Enjoy! 

Hey Reservos! It's my second and final solo episode while Jeremy is on his break. This week I am discussing the importance of physical media and why we collect them. Enjoy!

Hey there Reservos! This week, Jeremy is going to be out for a bit because his daughter was born! So, for the next 2 weeks I will be doing some solo episodes. Starting with a review of the 2024 remake of The Crow. Listen, patiently, as I try to give a fair review of this remake and explain why the harsh critic reviews may have been unwarranted. Enjoy!

Hey everybody! This week we are discussing Yorgos Lanthimos' The Killing Of A Sacred Deer. Listen as we breakdown this strange, uncanny, foreboding, vengeful retelling of a Greek tragedy. Enjoy!

Hey Reservos! Join us this week while we discuss the Fincher-Sorkin collaboration, The Social Network. Listen as we breakdown this dramatization of the creation of Facebook that highlights the rise and fall of partnerships and friendships that lead to its success. Enjoy!

Hey Everybody! This week, we are discussing Martin Scorsese's adaptation of Dennis Lehane's Shutter Island. Listen as we breakdown this chilling psychological thriller dealing with dissociation, guilt, and grief. Enjoy!

Hey Reservos! This week we are concluding the daunting task of tackling Peter Jackson's adaptation of The Lord Of The Rings with The Return Of The King. Listen and be patient as we do our best to breakdown this incredible epic saga of our heroes saving Middle Earth from the evils that surround them. Enjoy!

Hey Reservos! This week we are continuing the daunting task of tackling Peter Jackson's adaptation of The Lord Of The Rings with The Two Towers. Listen and be patient as we do our best to breakdown this incredible epic saga of our heroes trying to save Middle Earth from the evils that surround them. Enjoy!

Hey Reservos! This week we are beginning the daunting task of tackling Peter Jackson's adaptation of The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring. Listen and be patient as we do our best to breakdown this incredible epic saga of one hobbit's journey to save Middle Earth from the evils that surround them. Enjoy!

Hey everyone! This week we are discussing David Fincher's adaptation of The Killer. Listen as we breakdown this perfectly crafted, meticulous look at a contract killer and his process to get his revenge. Enjoy!

Hey Reservos! This week we are discussing James Mangold's Logan. Listen as we breakdown this smaller, more intimate look at the larger than life character and watch him face his most challenging opponent, love. Enjoy

Hey Reservos! This week we are discussing Hal Ashby's adaptation of Being There. Listen as we breakdown this wonderfully strange story of Chance (The Gardener) and is misadventures of climbing the social and political ladder through a misunderstanding. Enjoy!

Hey everybody! This week we are discussing the all important 49th anniversary of the Steven Spielberg classic, Jaws. Listen as we discuss this perfect example a movie so entertaining, that audiences have been enjoying it for almost half a century. Enjoy

Hey Reservos! We're back this week with our discussion of Ari Aster's Beau Is Afraid. Listen as we take a deep dive into this surreal, absurdist, nightmare fueled by guilt and a lack of control. Enjoy!

Hey everybody! This week we are discussing the Ridley Scott, sci-fi, neo noir classic, Blade Runner. Listen as we take a closer look at this philosophical crime thriller set in a future where being artificial doesn't make you less human. Enjoy!

Hey loyal Reservos! This week, for our season 10 premiere, is Jonathan Glazer's The Zone Of Interest. Listen closely as we discuss this masterful character study of complacency, discontent, and compartmentalization. Enjoy.

It's a bonus episode, we're discussing Coraline (2009), there's a special guest, what more do you want? Enjoy wherever podcasts are sold!

Hey everyone! This week we are completing our end of season series with The Matrix Resurrections. Listen as we discuss the revival of this once beloved franchise with an installment that reminds the audience why they only like the first one (just messing around, but it's not great). Enjoy if you must.

Hey everyone! This week we are continuing our end of season series with The Matrix Revolutions. Listen as we discuss the conclusion to the original trilogy and try to stay awake during all our whining complaining over the absolute mess that is this movie. Enjoy if you can.

Hey everyone! This week we are continuing our end of season series with The Matrix Reloaded. Listen as we discuss the expansion of the world, the philosophical implications and whether or not any of this will matter for the next film (we doubt it). Enjoy!

Hey Reservos! It's our special 200th episode! We'd like to thank all of you for sticking with us for this long and we hope for 200 more. This week, we are doing a “watch a movie with us” episode where we talk through the incredible animated film, Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm! Enjoy!

Hey Reservos! This week we begin our End Of Season Series with the sci-fi action classic, The Matrix! Listen as we break down this stellar showcase of never before seen action sequences with a cool esthetic and a premise that will have you looking at your spoon a little differently after. Enjoy!