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Each episode of The Next Reel Film Podcast is a part of a series or collection of films brought together by time, idea, or contributor. Looking to build a great watchlist? You can’t go wrong with starting on a Next Reel Series.

Fritz Lang's 1953 crime film noir The Big Sleep
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The Big Heat • Member Bonus

How about some hot coffee in the face? No? Well, Gloria Grahame sure gives it a shot here in this brutal crime noir film directed by Fritz Lang in 1953, starring Glenn Ford as a ruthless cop hellbent on stopping the local crime syndicate, no matter who dies in his way. This is our May 2021 Member Bonus Episode, voted on by you – our members. It’s a dip back into our Fritz Lang series from 2016, and a solid film to finally review.

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May 31, 2021
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Dolemite Is My Name • Member Bonus

How great is Eddie Murphy in the role of Rudy Ray Moore? Where does this film land in the genre of biopics? And how much do we want to watch more of Moore’s Dolemite movies? It’s our April Member Bonus episode, so check out the movie, become a member, and tune in!

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April 30, 2021
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Thelma & Louise • Member Bonus

Does Scott’s film work as a feminist statement or does the ending turn it anti-feminist? How great are Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis in their parts? And how did they ever get cast after Michelle Pfeiffer and Jodie Foster had originally been in the roles? This is a special member bonus episode, so make sure you’re a member of the show, then tune in and enjoy it!

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March 31, 2021
The Next Reel • Season 10 • Series: Heist Films • The Hot Rock • Member Bonus
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The Hot Rock • Member Bonus

How well does this heist comedy work, particularly as we go through all four heists? Does Robert Redford work well in an ensemble cast? Why did this Peter Yates film fail at the box office? Tune in to this week’s member bonus episode to get answers to these questions and more!

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February 28, 2021
The Film Board

Breaking News in Yuba County • Film Board Member Bonus

Critics are tearing Tate Taylor’s new movie Breaking News in Yuba County to pieces, but is it really that bad? And if it is that bad, is there anything redeeming about it? Is this a cult film in the making or just another film to quickly forget? The Film Board convenes to talk about this new film in a member bonus episode!

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February 15, 2021
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Tenet • Member Bonus

Is this film the peak of Nolan delivering all plot and technique but light on characters? If so, why is it still so engaging to watch? And the big question – can you walk someone else through it after watching it? Tune in to this special member bonus episode to get answers to these questions and more!

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January 25, 2021
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