Reel Connections

Happy Wednesday! This "Ril Quick" episode Natalie joins the show to give her takes on the 2021 Emmy Nominations.

Why is Hamilton nominated? Our takes may surprise you. Plus, we talk about the snubs and surprises.

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As the first season of Loki ends, it allows Amol and I time to talk about the series and the other Disney Plus Marvel shows (WandaVision and The Falcon and The Winter Solider). I believe Disney and Marvel are playing an interest game here, requiring viewers to subscribe to the streamer to understand the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Lastly, we kind of rank our favorites to this point.

Here's the track by Leland Philpot on "Agatha All Along."

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Before Captain Marvel, Marvel fans called for a movie lead by a woman, specifically Black Widow (the sole female Avenger). It's several years late but we have Natasha Romanoff's standalone movie.

Amol joins the show this week to discuss Marvel's "Black Widow." We do not spoil it at all. We both enjoy the movie and think you should consider watching it this weekend.

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A ladies man advertising executive meets his match when a merger finds him working under a beautiful new boss in Eddie Murphy's 1992 rom/com Boomerang.

This week, Brandon joins the show to talk about his favorite movie. We discuss how he says he saw himself in the lead character. He thinks more people should watch Epix's "Godfather of Harlem." To unwind, he says he simply heads to YouTube.

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"Y’all wanna hear a story about why me & this bitch here fell out? It’s kind of long but full of suspense.”

Tiffany joins the show this week to discuss A24's latest "Zola." We do not spoil it at all but we both enjoy the movie and think you should consider watching it this weekend.

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It's one year of Reel Connections. What. A. Year. To celebrate, I am joined by Destiny and Chris to talk about about the filmed version of the massive Broadway hit "Hamilton" premiered on Disney Plus this week in 2020. 

We discuss our favorite songs/performances and what we think was behind Eliza's gasp.

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During a hot Louisiana summer, Eve learns the picture perfect image her family shows for the world is deeply flawed.

This week, Courtney joins the show to talk about her favorite movie and we discuss how the movie is also a coming of age story but also one with no objective storyteller. She thinks more people should watch Disney Plus's "WandaVision" and "Hannibal" streaming on Hulu. To relax, she watches "Craig of the Creek" on Cartoon Network, streaming on the aforementioned streamer and HBO Max.

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Trigger warning, this episode discusses suicide ideation. If you need someone to talk to call the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255.

Bo Burnham ends his long comedy hiatus with a new the "Inside" special all filmed, written and edited by Burnham during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Heath joins the show this week to discuss Bo's evolution as a performer and how we both are grateful this special came out now instead of 2020.

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ABC Disney and Chris Harrison end their decades-long relationship just after the 17th season of The Bachelorette debut.

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Two people looking to advance their careers by lying to one another, what could go wrong?

This week, Courtney joins the show to talk about her favorite movie and we discuss the reason some many watch RomComs. She thinks more people should watch Netflix's "Behind Her Eyes" and currently to unwind, she begrudgingly watches Married at First Sight and 90 Day Fiancé.

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