On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 2025 horror film 28 Years Later directed by Danny Boyle, written by Alex Garland, and starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes. They each give their unfiltered review of the movie, compare their letterboxd scores, learn some fun facts behind the filming, discuss how the theme of the loss of innocence is explored in the film and in their own lives, and give some killer recommendations. 

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2025 blockbuster film 'F1 The Movie'. They each give their review, break down certain scenes and elements of the film, give an in depth analysis of the theme of finding common ground, go over some fun facts, and give some quick recommendations. 

Review of the 2019 french indie film Portrait of a Lady on fire directed by Celine Sciamma and starring Adele Haenel and Noemie Merlant. Hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss  how it teaches us that not all love lasts, and that's okay. We break down some of the films most extraordinary imagery, riveting scenes, and outstanding performances. We also discuss love lost in our own lives and leave you with some heartwarming recommendations.

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2004 indie film 'My Summer Of Love' and how it teaches us to live in reality, not fantasy. We explore some of our favorite scenes from the film, break down the film's most crucial elements, and discuss our own experiences with living in fantasy versus reality. Plus, we give some fantastic recommendations!

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2025 Stephen King adaptation 'The Life Of Chuck' and how it teaches us to make the most of the life that we have been given. We give our review of the film, discuss some of the more poignant themes, explore what the theme means in the context of our own lives, and give some spectacular reviews.

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, kicking off our month of June discussing LGBTQ+ films, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente break down the 2017 indie film 'Call Me By Your Name' and how it teaches us how we can be more compassionate with others. We gush over some of our favorite scenes from the film, explore compassion in our own lives, and give some stellar indie recommendations. 

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2025 Wes Anderson film 'The Phoenician Scheme' and how it teaches us about personal redemption. We discuss some of our favorite moments from the film, have an in depth discussion about Wes and his style, and give some super recommendations. 

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 2013 A24 indie film 'Locke' and how it teaches us that the best thing to do is take accountability for our actions. We revel over Tom Hardy's acting, break down the one location shooting, discuss some poignant scenes from the film, and give some stellar indie recommendations. 

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2025 popcorn flick and finale to the franchise 'Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning'. We specifically dive into how it teaches us that the choices we make in our life have a far greater ripple effect than we realize. We give our honest thoughts on the movie, discuss some poignant scenes, and give some action packed recommendations. 

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente & Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 1985 all time classic 'The Breakfast Club' and how it teaches us that we have a lot more in common with other people than we realize. We explore some of our favorite scenes from the film, give our honest reviews, reveal how we keep spontaneity in our lives, and offer some incredible recommendations.