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Zack Snyder's 300 changed the game in 2007. A critical success, a box office sensation, and a fan favorite! Let's deep dive into some golden 2000s nostalgia and go ona journey with Leonidas because after all...THIS IS SPARTA!

Yes! It's time for school! THE SCHOOL OF ROCK! Jack Black stars in this 2003 cult classic, written by Mike White and directed by Richard Linklater, this movie is a powerhouse. It's homage to the rock of the 80's but also a hilarious comedy that deserves more attention.

Does Wes Craven’s Red Eye hold up after 20 years? Red Eye (released in 2005) stars Rachel McAdams and Cillian Murphy. It’s an intense thriller that hides behind the mask of a convenient romantic comedy at the beginning. Lots to love about this quick paced thriller!

High Jackman's Wolvereine is still a huge box office draw but he hasn't always had the best movies. Today on Dean in Reel Life we're taking a deep dive into X-Men Origins: Wolverine and celebrating it. Yes, we're celebrating a well known awful movie, because every dark cloud has it's adamantium lining.

Holes is one of the purest kids movies of the 2000's. Orignally released in 2003, Holes stars Shia LeBeouf and follows his character Stanley Yelnats as he sets out on an adventure to rid himself of a family curse, learn some lessons, and make some new friends!

Tom Hanks came up with an idea for a movie while reading an article about FedEx. That's the orgin of one of the most iconic movies of the 2000's – Cast Away. Today we take a deep dive into the movie and evaluate how this movie became a cultural landmark.

The race is on with rocket cars, flying cows, and don’t forget Smashmouth! Today we’re taking a deep dive into Rat Race (2001). A bizarre comedy that has too many laughs for such a ridiculous movie. So sit back, relax, and try not to pull a Mr. Bean and fall asleep on me!

Beware the woods! Today we're going back to 2004 and checking out M. Night Shymalan's The Village. Starring Bryce Dallas Howard and Joaquin Phoenix, this thriller is set in a small village where creatures lurk in the woods. As long as the townspeople follow the elders' rules they can avoid "those whom we do not speak of" and of curse the bad color! Let's celebrate The Village on today's Dean in Reel Life!

Remember the Titans is a beloved Disney sports movie that has stood the test of time, but why? In today's podcast episode of Dean in Reel Life, I'll breakdown how Denzel Washington, Will Patton, and even Ryan Gosling along with the entire cast elevated this movie to become the king of Disney sports movies.

Two of the most epic names in Hollwood - Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise, teaming up to take down an alien invasion. Sounds like an instant classic to me! Today on Dean in Reel Life we're taking a look at 2005's War of the Worlds and celebrating it for being a truly intense horror movie that yes has ssci-fi elements. A lot to love baout this including Dakota Johnson's MANY screams!