In this episode of A Reel Pain, Matthew (Gen-Z) finally convinces John (Millennial) to watch The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey for the first time — and the results are surprisingly wholesome.Together they debate whether Peter Jackson’s 2012 Tolkien return deserves more credit than it got at release. From Martin Freeman’s Bilbo to Gollum’s riddle scene to the controversy around stretching a children’s book into three movies, the hosts break down what works, what doesn’t, and why the internet got so weird about it.Topics in this episode:• Why Gen-Z defends The Hobbit• Why Millennials mostly skipped it• Book vs film adaptation differences• Does it hold up in 2026?• Fanbase expectations & backlash• Funniest and best scenes• Final ratingsFinal Scores:★ Matthew (Gen-Z): 9/10★ John (Millennial): 8.5/10🎧 New episodes every Friday — subscribe to join the generational movie wars.

A millennial and a Gen-Z movie fan clash over James Cameron’s The Terminator (1984) — and not everyone makes it out alive.In the debut episode of A Reel Pain, John (millennial) introduces Matthew (Gen-Z) to one of the most iconic sci-fi action films ever made. Together they break down whether the movie still holds up in 2026 — from Arnold’s robotic acting and time-travel plot twists to claymation endoskeletons, questionable prosthetics, and the legendary “I’ll be back” scene.Does Gen-Z think The Terminator is a masterpiece… or just mid?🎬 What We Talk About in This Episode:• Movie nostalgia vs first-time reactions• 80s sci-fi vs modern filmmaking expectations• Practical effects, stop-motion, and VFX aging• Time-travel plot logic & Easter eggs• Iconic Arnold Schwarzenegger moments• Kyle Reese thirst, police shootouts & questionable love scenes• Original ratings vs post-debate ratings⭐ Final ScoresJohn (Millennial): 7.5/10Matthew (Gen-Z): 6/10🔔 Watch NextEpisode 2 → The Hobbit (2012) + showdown continues🎧 Follow A Reel PainPodcast feeds coming soon — subscribe for weekly episodes!#TheTerminator #MovieReview #MoviePodcast #GenZvsMillennial #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #JamesCameron #SciFiMovies #FilmDiscussion #FirstTimeWatching #PodcastClips #MovieDebate #NostalgiaFilms #AReelPain

A Millennial and Gen Zer clash over what makes their movies a classic. A Reel Pain is a movie debate podcast hosted by John Choate and Matthew Pursell, where generational nostalgia meets fresh perspective—and not everyone leaves happy. John, a millennial with a deep love for iconic ’80s and ’90s films, introduces Matthew to the movies he grew up believing were untouchable classics. Matthew, a Gen Z movie fan shaped by more modern cinema, returns the favor by bringing films John somehow missed along the way.This is a debate that you don't want to miss! Subscribe today!