Reading Between the Reels: Film analysis with snark and heart

Jaws is the quintessential summer movie and the original modern blockbuster. For the first in our series of summer movie deconstructions, we break down this iconic film and share our thoughts on why Steven Spielberg’s breakthrough hit continues to resonate with modern audiences.

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Music 

The Descent by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4490-the-descent

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

This special bonus episode features the audio from a special Star Wars discussion featuring our friends Dominique Dennis, Mike Pilat (@ThaMike from the “Full of Sith” podcast) and a group of our students.

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Connect with Mike on Twitter @ThaMike and at thamike.com

The “Full of Sith” podcast: 

Twitter: twitter.com/FullofSith

Website – fullofsith.com

And available wherever you listen to podcasts.

Music 

The Descent by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4490-the-descent

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

When Suicide Squad was released 5 years ago, it was a financial success and even won an Academy Award. But the critical reception was less than stellar. Now, with James Gunn’s reboot/sequel The Suicide Squad just around the corner, we re-examine the first film and discuss the franchise as a whole.

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Music 

The Descent by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4490-the-descent

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Jeff McGee (@TheJeffMcGee) recently took time out of his busy schedule and graciously joined us for a Star Wars Zoom meeting with some of our students. This special bonus episode contains the audio from that discussion. It’s a fun conversation that we think you’ll enjoy. 

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Connect with Jeff on Twitter: twitter.com/TheJeffMcGee

Find all of Jeff’s shows at marvindogmedia.com and anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Music 

The Descent by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4490-the-descent

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The Rise of Skywalker is said to be the end of the Skywalker saga, and therefore carries the weight of the 40+ year legacy of Star Wars. In this extended-length episode, we discuss the filmmakers’ choices and debate whether or not Episode IX concludes the series in a satisfying way.

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Music 

The Descent by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4490-the-descent

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Ian Doescher (author of the William Shakespeare’s Star Wars series) was kind enough to speak to some of our students in a recent Star Wars Zoom meeting. Please enjoy the audio from that discussion in this special bonus episode.

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Connect with Ian and purchase his books at iandoescher.com

Music 

The Descent by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4490-the-descent

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In the second half of our two-part conversation with Dan Zehr from the “Coffee with Kenobi” podcast, we continue our examination of The Last Jedi and discuss the film’s overarching themes--including identity, family, and mentorship.

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Need help to launch your podcast or blog? Contact Dan Z at DanZMedia.com. 

Connect with him on Twitter: twitter.com/MrZehr

You can also hear him twice weekly on the “Coffee With Kenobi” podcast

--Available wherever you listen to podcasts

--Website: coffeewithkenobi.com

--Twitter: twitter.com/CoffeeWthKenobi

Music 

The Descent by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4490-the-descent

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The Last Jedi is arguably the most controversial Star Wars film ever made. Dan Zehr from the “Coffee with Kenobi” podcast joins us for the first of two episodes to help deconstruct the film and to discuss the passionate responses--both positive and negative--that Episode VIII continues to generate within the Star Wars fanbase.

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Email: [email protected]

You can also join our Facebook group. It’s a safe place to share your thoughts and discuss all things related to movies. You can find us at facebook.com/groups/readbtweenreels

Need help to launch your podcast or blog? Contact Dan Z at DanZMedia.com. 

Connect with him on Twitter: twitter.com/MrZehr

You can also hear him twice weekly on the “Coffee With Kenobi” podcast

--Available wherever you listen to podcasts

--Website: coffeewithkenobi.com

--Twitter: twitter.com/CoffeeWthKenobi

Music 

The Descent by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4490-the-descent

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The Force Awakens is the long-awaited sequel to the original Star Wars trilogy, the first Star Wars film of the Disney era, and the first produced without the involvement of George Lucas. In this episode, we take a closer look at Episode VII to discuss its strengths and weaknesses and to determine whether or not the film lives up to the legacy of its predecessors.

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Music 

The Descent by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4490-the-descent

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Return of the Jedi is the culmination of the original Star Wars trilogy and was the final word on the saga for 16 years. In this episode, we revisit the film and discuss both its merits as an individual film and its current place in the overall canon.

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Music 

The Descent by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4490-the-descent

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license