Superheroes: Did Marvel exhaust us? Did DC confuse us? Are we ready to return to a pre-MCU world? Before we answer those questions, the latest installments from these respective studios are required viewing. On this episode.. The Reel Boys discuss both. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify!
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Have you ever experienced "decision fatigue?" If you've spent any time at all on Netflix and the like, we’re sure you're answer is an emphatic "Yes!" If this strikes a chord with you, check out this brand-new podcast from co-host Brandon Sharp and long-time friend Anthony Mako (Postmodern Liturgy, The Remarkable Podcast). We are really excited to take a deep dive into the world of modern television with these guys. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!
What's the Meaning of Christmas, Charlie Brown?
Join The Reel Boys one final time for a Christmas special that is near and dear to our hearts. We’ll discuss Christmas music in movies, The Peanuts gang through the years, and life after the podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!
Inside Llewyn Davis: Have We Heard This One Before?
We conclude our “Favorite Movie Series” with a Coen Brothers classic. A story about cats and folk music. Listen to this live recording of a conversation about Mitch’s favorite movie. heck it out on Apple, Spotify, or Stitcher!
A Ghost Story: What?
This week the Reel Boys ponder David Lowery’s polarizing film “A Ghost Story.” The boys discuss the meaning of life, and how to engage with “weird” movies. Listen on Apple, Spotify, or Stitcher.
The Shawshank Redemption: Deep Or Fluff?
This week the Reel Boys tunnel through Frank Darabont’s unforgettable prison drama…The Shawshank Redemption. They discuss other flicks about being behind bars, Shawshank’s legacy as the top rated movie on IMDB, and the power of Morgan Freeman’s dulcet tones. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher!
Is Whiplash Worth Getting Jazzed Up About?
Whiplash! A movie about a student who gains the attention of his musical hero and is given the opportunity to play in his school’s elite Jazz band. That’s fun, right? Join The Reel Boys as we unpack Jazz music, toxic mentors, and everything in between.
The Snyder Cut: Why No Cuts?
In 2017, Warner Brothers released the much-anticipated film The Justice League. After lots of rumors, controversy, and public outcry we got… The Snyder Cut released by HBO. Join The Reel Boys as we compare the two and ask the hard questions. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify.
Keanu Reeves: He Knows Kung Fu
Keanu Reeves has helped shape the action film genre for the better part of the past twenty years. Join The Reel Boys as they unpack The Matrix, John Wick, and everything in between in this special episode of Is It Really.
The Notebook: Is This Healthy?
Nicholas Sparks movies have grossed over a half-billion dollars during their lifetime, and The Notebook leads the pack. Join The Reel Boys as they unpack the popularity of this film and discuss whether or not the relationships portrayed here are worth emulating.
James Bond: Smooth Operator or Smooth Criminal?
The character of James Bond has been on the big screen for nearly sixty years. With seven different actors portraying the title character and 24 installations, this is one of the biggest franchises of all time. Join The Reel Boys as they take a look at the most recent of the Bond actors in his inaugural 007 film, Casino Royale. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify!
Did Disney Destroy Star Wars?
Well, well, well.. here we are, discussing Star Wars again. This time, we’re putting the sequel trilogy from Disney under the microscope and asking the hard questions: Why you treat Chewie like that? Why you treat Rose like that? JJ or Rian? Are Star Wars fans the worst? The Reel Boys have taken the gloves off. Let the past die? No way.
Can Spider-Man Come Out to Play?
Anyone here take shop class, because we’re about to cut one of America’s finest heroes down to size. Join us for some web swinging, wall crawling action with the many different interactions of the web head himself. He doesn’t wanna be famous, well too bad cause he already is, and we’re asking Can Spider-Man Come Out To Play?
Why Are We Thankful for Planes, Trains, and Automobiles?
YOU’RE GOING THE WRONG WAY! You don’t need seventeen dollars and a good watch to listen to this episode. Join The Reel Boys as we discuss historic comedic duos, hilarious one-liners, and quite possibly John Hughes’ best movie. Anyone who would listen to a 40-minute podcast would certainly give a five-star rating and review.
How Do We Pull the Knives Out of the Whodunnit Genre?
Betrayal, murder, mistruthin’. Join The Reel Boys as we journey into the mind of Rian Johnson and his mind-bending whodunnit, Knives Out. In for a penny, in for a pound.
Is it Time to Terminate The Terminator?
We told you we’d be back! Join The Reel Boys in this high octane chase, as we try to escape (most of) the sequels to The Terminator! The future has not been written, so make your own fate by listening now! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify.
Inglorious Basterds: Is This Tarantino’s Masterpiece?
We’re Is It Really. You might know us better by our nickname, The Reel Boys. We take apart popular opinions with a baseball bat, that’s what we do (sometimes). Tonight we’re deep behind enemy lines in the camp of Quentin Tarantino and asking… Inglorious Basterds: Is This Tarantino’s Masterpiece? Listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify.
Why Do We Hunger (Games) for the Next Great YA Franchise?
We Volunteer! The Reel Boys are watching The Hunger Games, making fun of Gale, and taking a deep-dive into the ever-popular YA genre. May the odds be ever in our favor.
Adam Sandler: Good or Bad?
There’s something important that you were supposed to do today. Was it angrily play golf? No that was happy Gilmore. Was it hustle around the diamond district? No that was Howard Ratner. I remember! There’s a new episode of Is It Really today and we’re discussing the Wedding Singer himself… Adam Sandler, and simply asking: is he good or bad?
Why Does Bustin’ Ghosts Make Us Feel Good?
Okay, who brought the dog? This week we’re throwing on our jumpsuits and hopping in a colorfully painted hearse to ask, "Why does bustin’ ghosts make us feel good?
