The Reel Zodiac

Quinton brings on friend of the show, Spoiler Steve, to discuss the premiere he was able to go to. Steve brings on questions and Q brings the answers for the movie. This was an experience that was once in a lifetime and it is discussed in details. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a wild ride and I hope you all enjoy the movie and see it in the biggest theater you can!

We're back to discuss the long awaited sequel to the Michael Bay Transformers franchise. Two years after the success of the first one, we dive into the story of an awakened enemy from long ago to take back the Earth. Does this film pack as big of a punch? Listen here!

We are here discussing the new Spider-Man in his own movie. We get to see Tom Holland with his crew of classmates and his arsenal of villains. Do we love it? Find out here!

Join us as we discuss for the first time ever, The Transformers live-action movies! Jacob, Quinton, and guest host, Dan, will be reviewing each movie leading up to the new film, Rise of the Beasts. Come back each week for a new installment.    The year is 2007, and Michael Bay brings on the live adaptation of Transformers and it becomes one of the most successful installments in cinema. Do the hosts agree? The action, the characters, the effects...all of it. Please enjoy our review!

We've made it to the Tom Holland MCU verse movie series with Captain America: Civil War. We discuss in detail of what went down between Marvel and Sony and how we feel about his introduction in this movie. This is a shorter episode since our webhead wasn't in this movie too much but we hope you enjoy!

The gang tackles the newest animated movie in town, The Super Mario Bros. Movie. This stars a great cast of people along with some stellar animation, But does it tickle the fancy of our hosts and want them to trek back to the Mushroom Kingdom, or hit like a banana and split from this Nintendo project?  Listen to our thoughts in our latest BONUS Reel here!

Welcome back to the Retro Reel where we discuss The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and was it amazing? We discuss because Quinton was extremely hyped for this while Amanda was seeing it for the first time for this review. Garry brings in some optimism for his boy, Garfield, but is it enough? We'll let you judge that. Enjoy!

The Reel Zodiac is here to take on the next franchise of the wall crawler, with the 2012 reboot of The Amazing Spider-Man with an all new cast, and all new director, and a brand new vision. Will this one at LEAST be better than what we got for Spider-Man 3? Or is this yet again, a failed attempt to tell a gripping story of a man bit by a spider? Find out here!

"Man has to look his best when it's time to get married, or buried." Join us for the finale(?) of John Wick: Chapter Four. We discuss a lot in this review with many praises to the action. Beth, Q, and Jacob bring it to a close with this retro reel for now, but we will return. This movie NEEDS to be seen in a theater!     

We're back with another film from the Cage MAN! We hope you guys enjoy the Coen Brothers taking control of a black comedy that sees Cage in a marriage with destiny and stealing a baby...   Do the boys enjoy this one? Or are we lookin' at another stinker?

Welcome to episode 3 of our Spider-Man Retro Reel Collection where we discuss Spider-Man 3. Enjoy our take on a movie that has definitely had some polarizing buzz around it. This film ends the Raimi trilogy and wow, does it end. We hope you enjoy the review and we'll see you soon!

Welcome to the first of MANY episodes of The Retro Reel! This is a chance for The Reel Zodiac to dive through movies in a franchise that we wouldn't be able to do in one month of different genres so here we are. We are beginning with the Spider-Man series, so naturally we start our journey with the Spider-Man from 2002. This film shaped what we know as superhero movies today. With our hosts, Quinton, Braden, Amanda, and Garry, we see if this film lives up to the almost 20 year hype or falls flat. Enjoy.

Welcome to Episode 2 of our Spider-Man Retro Reel Collection where we are discussing the arguably BEST superhero movie of our generation, Spider-Man 2! Did I hype it up too much? Please enjoy our discussion about a sequel that definitely ups the action, charters, romance, and CGI. We had a lot of fun recording and we hope you have just as much fun listening. Until next time, keep it RETRO REEL!

"Are you pissed, John?"   "Yeah."   Why is John pissed? Listen to this episode to find out. Q and Jacob are joined by Cage enthusiast, Tyler. Can we all enjoy the third installment or does it drop off? Listen here!

"So I guess you have a choice. You want a war? Or do you wanna just give me a gun?"   Join Jacob, Quinton, and Bethany as they continue the John Wick Retro Reel Collection. The hosts will be covering each movie leading up to the release of Chapter 4, March 24 (US).

Jacob and Q take a trip to the future with Mr. Cruise to discuss the action packed thriller, Minority Report. This was Jacob's pick and we go to Spielberg and his adaptation of a Philip K. Dick story. Does the star power keep the film afloat? Or are we snoozing to the precrime drama? Listen here.

Scream VI is here people! Join Billy, Melissa, and Q as we round out the series with the newest entry. Is it worth the hype to keep going? Or does it crash and burn with our main heroine that is Sidney Prescott? Listen to find out our thoughts on the new film and all the others as a whole!

Guys, this one gets weird. Q and Ty drink to Peggy Sue's life but Q gets SUPER drunk! Bare with us for this review and we hope you enjoy the next Cage film in his long standing series! 

Picture it! It's 2022, you're sitting down in the theater about to watch a movie called SCREAM. The rush of going back and seeing the classic 90's movies sweeps over you. Drew Barrymore will show up on scr-.. uh who is this child? Why does she look like Wednesday Addams? AM I in the wrong movie? Wait that's Ghostface's voice I'm hearing...where's Sidney? Dewey? Gail??    OHHHH. This is this new movie with the REQUEL! Join us as we discuss 5cream, as Q calls it, where we watch and review the 5th film in the franchise with new and old blood. Is it worth SCREAMING about?

Join the crew for the third movie in our action series with Zack Snyder's Sucker Punch. This movie was Beth's pick for the month and we discuss the ins and outs. Was it worth a refresher for Beth? Or were we all waiting for the end?

"...because he stole John Wick's car, sir, and, uh, killed his dog.  [pause] Oh." Join Jacob, Quinton, and Bethany as they begin the John Wick Retro Reel Collection. The hosts will be covering each movie leading up to the release of Chapter 4, March 24 (US).  

Q and Jacob are here to discuss Q's pick for the Action zodiac drama and he picked The Gray Man. A Netflix original from the directors of the most successful Avengers movies. Now we are in a new era with Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans helming the movie and seeing what the action genre can bring. Enjoy the second review of the month!

Join Melissa and Q as they discuss the movie that shows what a reboot should be? Or maybe it comes crashing and burning herew. We discuss Scream 4 in full length along with our hopes of the franchise after this. Is this film a way for all Scream fans to rejoice? Join here to listen!

The boys are back and in BLUE for number FOUR for our Cage watch through! Tyler and Q discuss a VERY underground movie here with The Boy in Blue. A movie that is very hard to find, BUT was it worth it? We will leave that for you to decide with us. Enjoy and we'll see you soon! 

Billy and Q take on the third installment of Scream where it was viewed as the finale....for now. Does it hold up the franchise or keep on a downward slope? How do the kills fare and was the killer reveal worth it? Listen here to see!

A little less conversation and a little more ACTION PLEASE! The Reel Zodiac is covering its first action genre for the year with D.J. Caruso's (2008) Eagle Eye.  Join Bethany and Jacob in their wild conversation as they discuss various topics, such as the aging of technology, the commonality of "Jerry", and the 1999 DCOM Smart House. 

Q and Ty are back discussing Cage! This time we take to the sky to see Birdy! A buddy film where Nick Cage befriends a reclusive teen who has bigger dreams then where he is. How is Cage in this? We shall see!

Our last drama of the 2023 year ends with a film by the Coen brothers! We discuss in length of what it means to be elevated drama in a psuedo modern western. Does it hold up after many years? Listen here to see! This was Q's second pick.

Join Billy and Q as they discuss the 2nd entry in the Scream franchise. Was this a needed sequel or should it have ended with the first one? We see Sidney and the gang at college and with a new crop of friends as well. Join us and see what we think!

We are on the second of many Cage films to go. this time we take a detour with Sean Penn and his extravagant ways of betrothing a woman with Cage by his side. Does Nick have it in him to pull off the best friend role? Guess you'll find out here!

Join Jacob, Q, and Beth as they discuss Beth's choice for Drama with The Cider House Rules. A movie that two of the hosts never heard of until they reviewed it, and Beth gives the whole rundown. Do the hosts enjoy the pick of the week? Or does it fall to the ground with rot all over it? Listen here!

"What's your favorite Scary Movie?" If it's Scream then you are in for a treat. The Reel Zodiac takes on the Scream franchise in preparation for ScreaIVI or Scream 6. Joined by Melissa and Billy, Quinton takes on the Ghostface killer and wants you to enjoy what we have to offer. Make sure to listen every week as we go through every single one! See you soon!

Tyler and Q take on Nicolas Cage's who filmography! We had the crazy idea to touch on every Cage film whihc is in the surplus of 80 and more! We start with one of his first outings in Valley Girl. Does it paint Cage in a positive light? Or are we looking a sloped career to start?

Join Quinton, Beth, and Jacob are here to discuss the next drama on their list, Imperial Dreams. This film is a 2014 drama on Netflix and we take the time to discuss it in length. Join the crew for a film that might be a little under the radar, even with John Boyega to helm it. Enjoy.

Join the crew as we discuss Jacob's pick for Drama with, A Man Called Otto. A movie that is still in theaters as of this episode's release. We follow a somber man without a life's purpose after losing his wife six months prior. Does the newest Tom Hanks film keep the hosts happy? Or is this a Hanks dud that will be forgotten? Listen here to find out!

We all believe in second chances. How about in movies? Join us as we discuss Bethany's pick for Musicals with the film, Begin Again, starring Mark Ruffalo and Keira Knightley. We hope you enjoy the discussion and do yourself a favor...watch the film!

For our last episode of the musical genre, The Reel Zodiac hosts cover, The Greatest Showman.  The Greatest Showman is a 2018 American musical biographical drama film about the life of P. T. Barnum. It stars Hugh Jackman as the showman, alongside Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, Rebecca Ferguson, and Zendaya. Join Quinton, Bethany, and Jacob has they discuss soundtrack versus film.   

We come blasting through the scene with a film that takes no breaks! Moulin Rouge is here and it is LOUD! Join our discussion of a film that blows your socks off as soon as you sit down. Does the crew believe that this is a crowned jewel, or a piece of Paris that shouldn't see the light of day? Grace joins us this time as we take on this monster one scene at a time!

The hills are alive with sound of reviewing! We are back for a brand new year of The Reel Zodiac and we want YOU to join us. We are here discussing the film, The Sound of Music, and all it has to offer. Is it worth the staying power its had all these years? Or is the do re me fa sol la ti gone flat? Listen hear to know! 

The time has come to discuss the films of this year and which ones stuck out the most to us all. We laughed, we cried, we cringed, but mostly we viewed a lot of films either together or separately. Join us for our picks of this year's crop of cinema flicks and let us know your picks!

This is the end of our year with The Reel Zodiac 2022 edition with some laughs. We discuss our picks for Comedy along with wrapping up our movie libraries from each month and discuss a little of the future.

"Don't worry. Nobody dies in this story. They just get really big boo-boos." With the last pick of the year, Bethany leads Quinton and Jacob through the 1997 comedy "George of the Jungle".  At the time of this recording, you can find George of the Jungle on Disney+.  PS-Our hosts all agree that no one should watch George of the Jungle 2

Join us as we discuss Barbarian. A film that deserves to be seen by many. Q is joined by Tyler and Wayne to gain some perspective and to join in the discussion. We hope you enjoy!

Join Melissa and Quinton as we discuss Luca Guadagnino's new film, "Bones and All." The film that has snuck past movie goers everywhere and we are here to shine a light on it. Check out the review here!

This week we are hitting one of Bethany's picks for comedy!  Today we discussed a true underdog in comedy, A Knight's Tale starring Heath Ledger.  As of this recording, you can watch A Knight's Tale on Netflix. 

We are back with Quinton's pick for comedy! Today we are discussing a true Apatow family affair, with Judd Apatow's This is 40. As of the recording, you can watch This is 40 on the Peacock streaming service. 

Join us as we dive into our new and improved line-up for The Reel Zodiac with Jacob, Beth, and Q! We dive into our first of FOUR comedies for you guys along with how this one fits in our style! We hope you enjoy the discussion and as of recording, this film is on Netflix so make sure to check it out before listening!

We are here. We made it. Halloween Ends is upon us and we hope you join us as we discuss this film in length. Join us with Billy and Brian with Jacob and Q. Enjoy!

Welcome to another sweet sweet episode of the retro reel collection of Halloween. Join us for our penultimate episode of Halloween with Halloween Kills! Jacob and Q get in to this discussion and how they view this movie!

Jacob is now a part of The Reel Zodiac family and here's his introductory episode. We have Beth back for a special time as always. We hope you enjoy our picks for our War/Western genre!

Join Billy, Q, and Jacob as we talk the 2018 film that shares the same name as its predecessor of 40 years ago. Do we feel the magic? Is this a step in the right direction from the Zombie remakes?