Slumber Party Massacre (2021) • Member Bonus

February 28, 2023
The Next Reel • Season 12 • Series: Slumber Party Massacre • Member Bonus • Slumber Party Massacre (2021)

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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Slumber Party Massacre III

February 23, 2023
The Next Reel • Season 12 • Series: Slumber Party Massacre • Slumber Party Massacre III

We wrap up our Slumber Party Massacre series with a conversation about Sally Mattison’s 1990 film ‘Slumber Party Massacre III.’ Why is this one completely disconnected from the story following the first two? Or are we meant to find a connection simply because some names are the same? Where’s the feminist angle? And why is this one harder to track down? Tune in for a fun conversation about the end of this trilogy.

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Slumber Party Massacre II

February 16, 2023
The Next Reel • Season 12 • Series: Slumber Party Massacre • Slumber Party Massacre II

We continue delving into feminist(?) takes on 80s slasher films as we walk through the Roger Corman-produced Slumber Party Massacre series. How is Deborah Brock’s sequel ‘Slumber Party Massacre II’ different from its predecessor? It’s certainly doing something new. Does it work? And how does it hold up?

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The Slumber Party Massacre

February 9, 2023
The Next Reel • Season 12 • Series: Slumber Party Massacre • The Slumber Party Massacre

We kick off our next series, looking at some 80s slashers directed by women! That’s right, it’s time to tackle the Slumber Party Massacre series. In today’s episode, we’re looking at the first film, Amy Holden Jones’ 1982 film ‘The Slumber Party Massacre.’ How do its origins as a parody lead to it perhaps punching a bit above its weight?

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Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 2

February 2, 2023
The Next Reel • Season 12 • Series: Gangs of Wasseypur • Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 2

We wrap up our conversation about Anurag Kashyap’s 2012 epic mafia saga with a look at ‘Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 2’. It’s about fathers and sons, vengeance, brotherhood, the family business, and so much more. It’s a violent but engaging ride and allows for a great conversation. Tune in!

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Jaws: The Revenge • Member Bonus

January 31, 2023
The Next Reel • Season 12 • Series: Jaws • Member Bonus • Jaws: The Revenge

We head to the Bahamas with Ellen Brody to hang out with Michael Caine, Lance Guest, Mario Van Peebles, and Bruce the Shark. That’s right, it’s time for our conversation about the mess called Jaws: The Revenge. But is is completely terrible? Is there anything redeeming about it? Tune in to find out!

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Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1

January 26, 2023
The Next Reel • Season 12 • Series: Gangs of Wasseypur • Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1

We head to the coal mines in India as we tackle the epic gangster saga ‘Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1’. It’s over two-and-a-half hours and is quite a ride. Visceral filmmaking and a tale based on real events as we follow several families and groups vying to rule the area in this wild tale. We have a great time with it so check it out then tune in!

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Song of the Thin Man

January 19, 2023
The Next Reel • Season 12 • Series: The Thin Man • Song of the Thin Man

We wrap up our time with Nick and Nora Charles (and Asta! And Nick Jr!) as we dig into their last cinematic outing together, the 1947 film ‘Song of the Thin Man’ directed by Edward Buzzell. It’s a perfect way to wrap up our time with these characters as the story balances perfectly between crime and comedy. Tune in!

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The Thin Man Goes Home

January 12, 2023
The Next Reel • Season 12 • Series: The Thin Man • The Thin Man Goes Home

We continue our journey through the Thin Man series with Nick and Nora Charles (and Asta!) as we head to Sycamore Springs to visit Nick’s parents in ‘The Thin Man Goes Home.’ Different creatives behind it this time. How does it fare?

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Shadow of the Thin Man

January 8, 2023

We’re back with Nick and Norah, this time at the tracks dealing with the murder of a jockey. Plus, Nick, Jr.’s older now. How’s Nick’s drinking? How are Nora’s nudges to be included in the investigations more? And how well does the murder mystery work? Tune in!

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