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Retake: Horror Debuts

This series is over. We’ve covered Messiah of Evil, Goodnight Mommy, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, The Babadook, The Lure, Saint Maud, and Relic. So what did we think of these horror debuts? And what did we think about their directors?

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The Next Reel • Flickchart Re-Ranking • October 2021 • Member Bonus Episode
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Flickchart Re-Ranking • October 2021

Andy and Pete are back for more Flickchart Re-Ranking. This is our October 2021 member bonus re-ranking battle. We employ all of our secret combo moves in this episode. This is a member bonus episode, but we’re releasing it to the world to enjoy! Please consider becoming a member!

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Natalie Erika James' 2020 film Relic is our September 2021 member bonus episode, another film in our Horror Debuts series
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Relic • Member Bonus

The members voted and for September 2021, they selected Natalie Erika James’ 2020 horror film ‘Relic’ as our member bonus episode. This is now the seventh film in our Horror Debuts series. Check out the film and tune in!

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Malignant • The Film Board • 2021, directed by James Wan
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Malignant • Film Board Member Bonus

We’re tackling James Wan’s wack-a-doo ‘horror’ movie ‘Malignant’ as our September Member Bonus episode on The Film Board. It’s a wild ride, but did we like it? Tune in to find out!

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The Next Reel's member bonus episode on Amy Heckerling's 1985 sequel National Lampoon's European Vacation
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National Lampoon’s European Vacation • Member Bonus

For our August 2021 member bonus episode, we add another film to our current ‘80s Comedy with Coolidge & Heckerling’ series. We talk about Amy Heckerling’s sequel to the original hit. Why does it feel subpar though? And is it Heckerling’s fault?

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The Next Reel's member bonus episode – Retake • A Look Back at our 80s Comedy with Coolidge & Heckerling series
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Retake: 80s Comedy with Coolidge and Heckerling

This series is over. We’ve covered Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Valley Girl, Johnny Dangerously, Real Genius, Look Who’s Talking, and National Lampoon’s European Vacation. So what did we think of Amy Heckerling and Martha Coolidge and what they brought to the table?

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Flickchart Re-Ranking • July 2021

We’re taking July off as usual but wanted to give the people what they want – more Flickchart re-ranking! Here’s another round, and let’s just say Andy ends up faring better than Pete.

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Independence Day • Member Bonus

After 25 years, how well does Independence Day hold up? How much do we love the epic cast headed up by Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum, and Bill Pullman? Do the effects work after all this time? And how about that sequel? Tune in to our July hiatus episode celebrating American Independence Day – the 4th of July – to hear answers to these questions and more.

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