2020s

The Next Reel • Season 12 • Series: Mission: Impossible • Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One • Member Bonus

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One • Member Bonus

July 13, 2023

We wrap up our conversations about Ethan Hunt and the Mission: Impossible franchise – at least until next summer – with a deep (and spoilery) discussion about Christopher McQuarrie’s new film Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. It’s a great new entry to the franchise, even if it doesn’t feel as strong as the past few films. Tune in!

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The Film Board • Fast X

Fast X

May 23, 2023

The Film Board Gathers! The gang of thugs is here to take on a movie currently in theaters and this month we invite you to FAST-TEN Your seatbelts for a FAST-TEN-ATING romp around the globe!

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The Next Reel • Season 12 • Series: Train to Busan • Peninsula

Peninsula

May 11, 2023

We conclude our South Korean zombiefest with a conversation about Yeon Sang-ho’s followup to Train to Busan, PENINSULA. In the scope of world-building, it’s a great concept. Unfortunately, some of the characters don’t work well, the story’s sloppy, and the effects are terrible. It has its moments, but largely it’s a disappointment. Still, it makes for a great conversation! Tune in!

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The Next Reel • Season 12 • Series: John Wick • John Wick: Chapter 4

John Wick: Chapter 4

April 6, 2023

We wrap up our series about a crazy neon world of assassins with our discussion about Chad Stahelski’s 2023 film JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4. How does it all play out? Are we satisfied with the resolution? How do the stunt sequences work this go around? How about all of those homages? And does the expanding world of the High Table satisfy? Tune in!

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The Next Reel • Season 12 • Series: Slumber Party Massacre • Member Bonus • Slumber Party Massacre (2021)

Slumber Party Massacre (2021) • Member Bonus

February 28, 2023

We return to the Slumber Party Massacre series for our February 2023 member bonus episode. That’s right, we’re talking about Danishka Esterhazy’s 2021 remake/reboot ‘Slumber Party Massacre.’ It’s a ton of fun as a parody and revisioning of the original films. They’re all clearly having fun with this. They even throw in references to other great horror films and franchises. But does the parodying nature of this diminish the feminist approach? Do you need to have seen the previous films? Or does it stand strong as-is? Tune in!

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Marvel Movie Minute • Hiatus • Thor: Love and Thunder

Hiatus • Thor: Love and Thunder

July 10, 2022

Matthew’s back! For this crossover episode with their podcast Superhero Ethics, we’re looking at the new release ‘Thor: Love & Thunder.’ How does it work for us?

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Retake: Horror Debuts

October 18, 2021

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 Film Podcast, Horror Debuts series, Saint Maud, 2019, directed by Rose Glass

Saint Maud

October 7, 2021

Our Horror Debuts series comes to an end with Rose Glass’s 2019 film ‘Saint Maud.’ It’s a dark ride on the psychosis train but we find ourselves a little divided on this one. Tune in to find out why!

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

Relic • Member Bonus

September 30, 2021

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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The Mandys Make No Sudden Move

July 12, 2021

The Mandys can’t hear movies anymore. Whether it’s because of main cast mumbling or not being able to turn off the voice overs, movies appear to be ruined forever. It’s possible that this is Steven Soderbergh’s fault.

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