Reel Connections

Reel Connections

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Reel Connections episodes

  • 47 - HBO's Mare of Easttown

    This week we're talking about HBO's hit "Mare of Easttown" starring Kate Winslet. Janson joins the show to discuss. This is a spoiler filled episode. If you haven't seen the limited series and are slightly interested, stay away. Once you finish then come on back.

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    25 min
  • 46 - The Truman Show

    The Truman Show is one of Jim Carrey's best work. He plays the lead born in front of a camera and part of a hidden camera journey where he stars.

    Mario joins the show this week to the discuss the movie. We talk about how the movie sort of told the future -- we're surrounded by cameras. Plus, Mario tells us the bases of the movie, the Twilight Zone.

    He thinks more people should stop what they're doing and watch Amazon's "The Boys." To decompress, he's watching Survivor, streaming on ParamountPlus. Additionally, he tells us about "Demon Slayer."

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    19 min
  • 45 - Degrassi: The Next Generation pt. 1

    Degrassi: TNG is by far one of the best teen dramas of all-time. The Canadian hit has impacted many of us and introduced us to plenty of actors and now rappers.

    LaSabra joins the show this week to the discuss the show. We discuss how problematic Emma was, why anyone would even go to the school, and justice for Liberty and J.T.

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    31 min
  • 44 - Law Abiding Citizen

    Jamie Foxx and Gerald Butler star in Jalen's favorite movie, 'Law Abiding Citizen,' it's a classic cat and mouse movie. We discuss how Jalen discovered this movie and why it's still his favorite movie.

    Then he and I talk about whether Butler's character Clyde Shelton is someone we should be rooting for.

    Jalen thinks more people should check out Showtime's 'Your Honor' starring Bryan Cranston. He also thinks more people should add 'Power Book 2' to their watch list.

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    28 min
  • 43 - Filmme Noire

    This week, Tia from Filmme Noire joins the show to talk about films Hollywood deems worthy to tell. We discuss the meaning behind low stakes movies and its importance. 

    Take a look about one her recent posts on Instagram that initiated this episode. Filmme Noire

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    29 min
  • 42 - Love & Basketball

    'Love & Basketball' recently celebrated its 21st anniversary of release on April 21. Kamille joins the show this week to talk about her favorite movie. I've known her for over a decade and have known this is her favorite movie but this is the first time we actually break it down.

    To decompress, Kamille watches Netflix's 'Selling Sunset' and Discovery Channel's 'Undercover Billionaire.' Plus, she thinks more of us should be watching NBC's 'This is Us.'

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    45 min
  • 41 - And the Academy Award Goes to...Oscar Predictions

    The 93rd Oscars airs this weekend. Courtney joins the show this week to talk about predictions.

    The pandemic has changed things up dramatically for everything and in the movie industry. We discuss why we think the pandemic plays a role in who may win Sunday. Plus, we give you our takes.

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    23 min
  • 40 - Comfort TV

    It's Tuesday but it's been a long week of news. I wasn't going to release an episode this week but felt it was important to release this conversation Malorie and I had about comfort TV.

    We talk about shows we watch immediately after work or when we need good escapism. I think we can all use a break right now, hopefully you find a new show to enjoy.

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    28 min
  • 39 - The Myers-Briggs personality test in HBO's "Persona' doc

    Are you an ENTJ-A, ENFP-A, or ESTJ-A? Or if you're someone who knows your Myers-Briggs personality type, you'll want to check out this episode.

    This week, two organizational psychologists of Workr Beeing, join the show to discuss the issues with HBO Max's 'Persona: The Dark Truth Behind Personality Tests' (beside the long name) but more so the wrong claims in the documentary.

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    26 min
  • 38 - The Devil Wears Prada
    This week, Ashley joins the show to talk about one of her favorite movies, 'The Devil Wears Prada.' She and I talk about how relatable the movie is for anyone going after their dreams and trying to figure out who they are.   Ashley shares her current TV watches: to decompress she watches 'Revenge' and 'Gossip Girl. Plus she thinks more people should stop what they're doing and watch Netflix's 'Never Have I Ever.'   Please rate, review, follow and subscribe.   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter.
    30 min

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We share our favorite movies and explain the story behind how it became our favorite. Plus, we talk about our current binges and hidden gems.