Reel Film Nerds

Welcome boys and girls to your first pod of the week!  That’s right we did it (applause), we recorded two episodes this week!  Your first dose of film nerdery is our review of Chasing Molly our second screener ever, thanks Shelley Pack!  Bonus topics today include: we have a new Facebook Fan Group you should definitely join, Mike Talent is not sleepy for once, and lastly we have a new voicemail number for you to call and complain about us to our faces!

Chasing Molly is a fascinating B movie comedy that has tons of potential at times and not so much at others.  There are some really great funny concepts, grapefruiting comes to mind, that could have been explored further and there were scenes that could easily be cut.  The acting was ok throughout most of the film from the stars but a few of the side actors were pretty rough. This is not a must see movie but if you run across it while trying to find something to watch on your Roku or Smart TV it is worth a few laughs to take you away from the pain of reality.  The ending though was rough. It came out of nowhere and didn’t make a ton of sense. It is nice seeing Kurt Angle getting some work too.  Mike Talent and Matt agree Chasing Molly earns 2 out of 5 Reels.         

Thursday, hopefully Thursday, if Matt get his super edit on, The Boys (see what I did there?), discuss Quentin Tarantino’s 9th film according to him, Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood.  Mike and Matt are both passionate fans of QT but they differ greatly on this film.  Warning it is a long podcast, almost a full hour! Thanks for tuning in and supporting the show.                           

Lastly don’t forget to support our sister podcasts The Bluemilk Podcast and The Mile High Show also based in beautiful Prescott, Arizona.  They are way better podcasts than ours. Seriously.

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike Talent to review you can email us at [email protected], listeners we are talking to you too.

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Welcome podcast listeners to Reel Film Nerds land! Today Mike Talent and Matt discuss a fun summer popcorn flick that definitely will not win any awards, Stuber.  Topics that are not about this movie include 40’s, who actually uses Facetime, and Marvel Studios’ San Diego Comic-Con 2019 announcements.

Stuber really caught both of your hosts off guard.  It is a very funny film with a dash of heart with underlying tones about relationships.  The action was great but it was shot a bit too tight for some of the scenes according to Matt.  The acting was fantastic. The chemistry between Dave Bautista and Kumail Nanjiani was amazing.  The writing was really good and most of the jokes land well, there are a few that really don’t land too.  The story is not super deep but it was fun, especially for a buddy cop type film. Both of your hosts agree this is well worth a watch but it is not a must see in the theater.  If you are itching to get out of the house you will not be disappointed dropping your hard earned cash on this one. Mike Talent really enjoyed himself and he admits it in the pod!  He awards Stuber 3 out of 5 Reels.  Matt also really liked this film and agreed with Mike it is a fun popcorn flick.  He gives the movie 3.5 out of 5 Reels.

We got our second screener ever!  Whoop! Maybe the RFN podcast is getting a following?  We sure hope so. The film we will be talking about for Episode #125 is Chasing Molly starring Kurt Angle, Shelley Pack, and Jim Cashman.  If you want to watch it before our review it is available to download right now on all the major pay streaming services such as iTunes or the Google Play Store.  Mike and Matt are looking forward to watching another film off the beaten path.                            

Lastly, thank you for your continued support of our podcast and don’t forget to support our sister podcasts The Bluemilk Podcast and The Mile High Show as based in beautiful Prescott, Arizona.

If you have a film you would like to hear Matt and Mike review feel free to email us at [email protected]  Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.

Our little show can be found anywhere Podcasts reside such as iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, Tune In, etc. While you are there like, subscribe, rate, and review us if you can too!

Make sure to follow us on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Feel free to visit our website to watch trailers, read bios, and just flat out get more info on the movies we review.  http://www.ReelFilmNerds.com 

You can contact us through email as well [email protected]

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Hey kids what time is it?  No it’s not Howdy Doody time it’s Reel Film Nerds podcast time!!  Check us out we actually recorded a pod this week despite Matt being crazy busy with the 2019 IFL United Bowl.  Today we talk about Ari Aster’s follow up to his first breakout horror film Hereditary (RFN Episode #23 if you are curious), Midsommar.  Super special crazy impressive off topics include Galaxy’s Edge, cinema drones, we wish we could do this full time, and Drowning Nerd Productions needs a studio.

Midsommar is a super creepy cult movie with multiple images that will haunt your dreams for life!  The story starts out with a giant bang and quickly turns into a bore. It is a really long movie but damn is it beautiful.  The cinematography and set design were also masterfully done too bad the story did not match. There are some interesting scenes throughout the film but the overall story was just terrible, at least Matt thought it was.  Mike thought it was ok but nothing compared to Hereditary.  They both agree do not waste your money on seeing Midsommar in theaters.  A24, the production/distribution company has a deal with Amazon Prime hosting all of their films, just go ahead and wait until this one pops up there.  Mysterious Mike Talent gives the movie 2.5 out of 5 Reels. Matt really just did not like Midsommar at all.  There are aspects he enjoyed but the story was so bad he could not overlook it.  He is actually harsher than Mike for once, giving it a full Reel lower with a 1.5 out of 5 Reels.

Either next week or later this week we will be reviewing an action comedy based on Uber starring Dave Bautista and Kumail Nanjiani titled Stuber.  What do you think should Mike and Matt quit their day jobs and start their own media company like Collider or Kinda Funny?  Ya you are right they are not that talented, hell they can’t even get listeners for this podcast.  Oh sweet dreams why do you torture our noble souls? TTYL!!!                    

Lastly, thank you for your continued support of our podcast and don’t forget to support our sister podcasts The Bluemilk Podcast and The Mile High Show as based in beautiful Prescott, Arizona.

If you have a film you would like to hear Matt and Mike review feel free to email us at [email protected]  Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.

Our little show can be found anywhere Podcasts reside such as iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Tune In, Player FM, etc. While you are there like, subscribe, rate, and review us if you can too!

Make sure to follow us on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Feel free to visit our website to watch trailers, read bios, and just flat out get more info on the movies we review.  http://www.ReelFilmNerds.com 

You can contact us through email as well [email protected]

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Hi everybody and welcome to another incredible amazing stupendous episode of the Reel Film Nerds podcast!  Well it’s here, the last Marvel Cinematic Universe film of 2019, Spider-Man: Far From Home.  Not MCU or Spider-Man related topics include Aladdin, 501st, nerd cred, and Darth Predator. 

Spider-Man: Far From Home is a great MCU addition in the vein of the Ant-Man films.  It is light hearted and fun throughout most of the film with incredible action sequences.  A ton of the side characters had expanded roles in this film versus Spider-Man: Homecoming.  Some of them were wanted and appreciated such as Mary Jane and others flat out were not.  This film does get serious when it needs to be too. The explanation at the beginning of the film about the infamous snap was a nice addition giving us information not only for this film but the MCU as a whole.  Thank you whoever decided to add those scenes to the film. Lastly don’t forget to stay for both end credit scenes. They are very important on where the MCU is going next, game changing is putting it lightly. Matt really enjoyed this film but he might be biased, he is a big fan of Mysterio.  He did enjoy Far From Home more than Homecoming awarding the film 4 out of 5 Reels.  Mike Talent enjoyed the film as well but not as much as Matt did.  Talent did lose his nerd card during this episode so it’s to be expected.  Mike gives Spider-Man: Far From Home 3.5 out of 5 Reels.       

Next week hopefully we will get a podcast recorded.  Matt is very busy with the Arizona Rattlers heading to the national championship IFL United Bowl in Glendale, Ariz. this weekend.  If they do get one recorded it will be on Ari Aster’s follow up to last years chilling horror film Hereditary, titled Midsommer.  Look for our review on that super weird and crazy horror flick hopefully next week, toodle loo.   

Lastly, thank you for your continued support of our podcast and don’t forget to support our sister podcasts The Bluemilk Podcast and The Mile High Show as based in beautiful Prescott, Arizona.

If you have a film you would like to hear Matt and Mike review feel free to email us at [email protected]  Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.

Our little show can be found anywhere Podcasts reside such as iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Tune In, Player FM, etc. While you are there like, subscribe, rate, and review us if you can too!

Make sure to follow us on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Feel free to visit our website to watch trailers, read bios, and just flat out get more info on the movies we review.  http://www.ReelFilmNerds.com 

You can contact us through email as well [email protected]

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Yesterday, All my troubles seemed so far away, Now it looks as though they're here to stay, Oh, I believe in yesterday.

Welcome everyone to a super special episode of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast!  Today we review Yesterday, not the song but the movie inspired by the infamous band that change the world The Beatles!  We even brought on a special guest to help digest this film.  Hippy, vintage baseball jock, and Beatle maniac Steve Stockmar!  Extracurricular topics include Who is LaLa, RFN the unofficial podcast of Portillo’s Big Beef, and MCU tie in battle.

Yesterday is an incredible idea for a fun fantastical film that falls flat on its face into rom-com territory without much com.  The film starts off well exploring the idea of what if only one man knew The Beatles existed.  It quickly turns into a stale romantic comedy with very little comedy.  The acting is great and the new renditions of classic Beatles tunes are really well done.  It just did not really push the boundaries of the premise that is presented in the trailers.  Is this film worth a watch, yes. Should you run out and watch it in a theater, no. Wait until it comes out in Redbox or on one of the many streaming services.  Guest host and Beatles nut Steve of the house Stockmaratheon gives Yesterday 2 out of 5 Reels.  Mike Talent enjoyed the film more than Matt and Steve but for some reason he has the exact same rating as Matt?!?  They both give Danny Boyle’s latest film 2.5 out of 5 Reels.

Since you got a double sized episode this week we are only giving you one.  Next week Mike and Matt will review the final MCU movie of the year and last Phase 4 film Spider-Man: Far From Home.  If the guys make the time they will get you a second pod next week most likely a Legacy Cast since we have been slacking on those with all the summer films.  Have an incredible 4th of July and chat at you next week.

Thank you for your continued support of our podcast and don’t forget to support our sister podcasts The Bluemilk Podcast and The Mile High Show as based in beautiful Prescott, Arizona.

If you have a film you would like to hear Matt and Mike review feel free to email us at [email protected]  Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.

Our little show can be found anywhere Podcasts reside such as iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Tune In, Player FM, etc. While you are there like, subscribe, rate, and review us if you can too!

Make sure to follow us on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Feel free to visit our website to watch trailers, read bios, and just flat out get more info on the movies we review.  http://www.ReelFilmNerds.com 

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Looky looky two in one week again!  Wow, we are like butter because we are on a roll.  Today the two nerds Mike and Matt review Child’s Play (2019).  Super special added topics include hot tacos, Spawn, Crawl, Matt and Mike are old, and lastly the history of the Child’s Play franchises.

Child’s Play (2019) is a unique idea in our modern world for the infamous Chucky.  It is not a reboot but a re-imagining of a classic horror film for today’s time. The movie does not take itself too seriously adding a fair bit of humor from start to finish.  The acting is good especially Aubrey Plaza, Mark Hamill, the voice of Chucky, and Gabriel Bateman.  The sets are well done even the odd ones, the gore and makeup is great, and the cinematography isn’t half bad either.  With all that aside it is not an incredible must see film in the theaters but it is definitely worth a rent from Redbox or on one of the many streaming services.  Mike Talent really enjoyed himself and awards Child’s Play (2019) 3.5 out of 5 Reels.  Matt also did not hate this horror flick but he did think there were areas worth exploring more.  He gives the film an average rating of 3 out of 5 Reels.                        

Next week despite what the critics are already saying they are reviewing Yesterday, a fun unique film based kinda on the infamous band The Beatles.  If he has time friend, listener of the show, and Beatles fanatic Steve Stockmar hopefully will give us his thoughts on the film too.  We hope you continue to enjoy our podcast because we really enjoy making it for you!       

Thank you for your continued support of our podcast and don’t forget to support our sister podcasts The Bluemilk Podcast and The Mile High Show as based in beautiful Prescott, Arizona.

If you have a film you would like to hear Matt and Mike review feel free to email us at [email protected]  Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.

Our little show can be found anywhere Podcasts reside such as iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Tune In, Player FM, etc. While you are there like, subscribe, rate, and review us if you can too!

Make sure to follow us on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Feel free to visit our website to watch trailers, read bios, and just flat out get more info on the movies we review.  http://www.ReelFilmNerds.com 

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Hollywood finally did it listeners!!  We finally have a decent movie for the month of June!!  Today your hosts Mike Talent and Matt discuss Luc Besson’s latest spy thriller Anna starring Sasha Luss.  Bonus topics today include Stranger Things Season 3, Lone Survivor giveaway still up for grabs, and Red Sparrow.

Anna is a well written fun film with good dialogue and a great story.  The sets are great and the action was incredible. There are some odd time jumps that are difficult at first to keep up with and the cinematography was just mediocre.  Matt would like to see a few more action scenes in the film as well. Mike and Matt both agree this is a film worth spending you hard earned money on at the theater. We have a situation here that has not happened in a while, Matt and Mike agree on a rating!  They both give Anna 3.5 out of 5 Reels.                             

Hopefully we are over the hump of bad and boring summer movies for the year but honestly who knows.  The guys are going to try to review the reboot of Child’s Play next hopefully later this week.    If not next week they are reviewing a fun unique movie based around the infamous band The Beatles titled Yesterday.  If he has time friend, listener of the show, and Beatles fanatic Steve Stockmar hopefully will give us his thoughts on the film.  We hope you continue to enjoy our podcast because we really enjoy making it for you!       

Thank you for your continued support of our podcast and don’t forget to support our sister podcasts The Bluemilk Podcast and The Mile High Show as based in beautiful Prescott, Arizona.

If you have a film you would like to hear Matt and Mike review feel free to email us at [email protected]  Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.

Our little show can be found anywhere Podcasts reside such as iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Tune In, Player FM, etc. While you are there like, subscribe, rate, and review us if you can too!

Make sure to follow us on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Feel free to visit our website to watch trailers, read bios, and just flat out get more info on the movies we review.  http://www.ReelFilmNerds.com 

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Episode #118 is finally recorded and uploaded to annihilate your ear holes!  Sorry for being a bit late this week but Matt went to a concert down in the ever expanding valley and Mike broke his Internets on our other recording day.  Today the gents review Men in Black: International starring Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth.  Super bonus topics today include the new HBO docudrama miniseries Chernobyl, the Austin Powers films, June movie gloom, and no one has won our giveaway yet for a free digital download of the movie Lone Survivor so enter now!!

MIB: International is not an incredible film but it is not a horrible one either, it is just OK.  The sets were well done as most in the MIB franchise and the acting was passable.  The chemistry between the two leads was good but not incredible like we all know it can be, example Thor: Ragnarok.  The villains were convincing and intimidating initially. Things change later on in the film in a very predictable way.  Mike enjoyed the film more than Matt but not by much. He gives the latest MIB 3 out of 5 Reels. Matt did have a good time but kept finding flaw after flaw blaming it on the script.  He generously gives the movie 2.5 out of 5 Reels.

June so far is not a great summer movie month hopefully all that changes this weekend.  There are three films the gents want to watch but only promising to review one, Anna.  A John Wick style action flick about a government assassin.  Sounds a lot like Black Widow or one of our previous reviews Episode #7 Red Sparrow.  If there is time the guys will try to review the reboot of Child’s Play.  Mike Talent really needs his summer horror movie fix.          

Thanks for your continued support of our podcast and don’t forget to support our sister podcasts The Bluemilk Podcast and The Mile High Show as based in beautiful Prescott, Arizona.

If you have a film you would like to hear Matt and Mike review feel free to email us at [email protected]  Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.

Our little show can be found anywhere Podcasts reside such as iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Tune In, Player FM, etc. While you are there like, subscribe, rate, and review us if you can too!

Make sure to follow us on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Feel free to visit our website to watch trailers, read bios, and just flat out get more info on the movies we review.  http://www.ReelFilmNerds.com 

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We did it!  We got two pods out in one week!  Today Mike and Matt fill an official email request from our buddy Ray who writes, “Just wondering if we will hear your opinion of the new Godzilla movie?”  Well Ray today is your lucky day, here is our review of Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Bonus topics include landsharks, empty theaters, and a cartel shooting near Matt and Mike’s hometown.

Godzilla: King of the Monsters is a great monster movie with a massive people problem.  The story was just bad, real bad. The fight scenes between the different monsters were great!  The CGI looked good and the lighting was nice bright even at night so you could tell what was going on in the rumble.  The human side of the film was just plain awful. The acting was good but the story was cheesy and predictable. There were cutaways and human characters that made no sense why they were even in this film.  Mike and Matt only recommend you go see this movie if you really want to see some great monster on monster action, if not then by all means skip it maybe even on Netflix or Redbox. Matt generously gives the feature 2.5 out of 5 Reels.  Mike was a bit harsher with his review but not by much. He gives Godzilla: King of the Monsters 2 out of 5 Reels.

The summer movie season is kicking into high gear and the guys hope to do the same.  Next week they are going to review Men in Black International starring Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson.  If there is money and time they hope to review the new Bill Murray and Adam Driver horror comedy The Dead Don’t Die as well.  It has a killer cast and really looks like a fun film. Lastly don’t forget to enter our contest to win a free digital download copy of Lone Survivor.  Listen to RFN Episode #116 to find out how. Chat at you next week!

If you have a film you would like to hear Matt and Mike review feel free to email us at [email protected]  Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.

Our little show can be found anywhere Podcasts reside such as iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Tune In, Player FM, etc. While you are there like, subscribe, rate, and review us if you can too!

Make sure to follow us on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Feel free to visit our website to watch trailers, read bios, and just flat out get more info on the movies we review.  http://www.ReelFilmNerds.com 

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Welcome lucky faithful listeners!  Today we have an incredible episode of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast about a terrible movie, Dark Phoenix but you should still listen to this amazing podcast anyways.  Bonus topics today include bad year for nerds, you can win something, and Mike Talent falls asleep at the mic!

Dark Phoenix is a bad movie.  It is not the worst X-Men movie but it is damn close.  The acting is great for the most part but the story and the script is just awful.  They did get closer to a true adaptation of the Dark Phoenix Saga but that is not enough to save this film.  Just like the real critics in this world Matt and Mike Talent cannot recommend anyone waste their money at the theaters on this movie.  Wait until it comes out on Netflix or RedBox but even then it might not be worth your time.  Matt gives the Dark Phoenix 2 out of 5 Reels. Mike is just a bit high but not enough to make a difference, he gives the film 2.5 out of 5 Reels.

Hopefully on Thursday or Friday we will have a second pod of the week!  Yes it has been a long time since we snuck two pods in one week and it might not happen but we are going to try.  Ray from somewhere I am guessing the US emailed in!! Yes our first official email of the podcast!! It only took one year and four months but we got one so we decided to celebrate and fulfill his request ASAP.  We will be reviewing Godzilla King of the Monsters for Ray and all of you lovely listeners.  I hope this is a lesson to all of you, interact with us and we bump you right up to the front of the line.  Thanks for listening to our 116th episode and don’t forget to support local podcasting and listen to our sister podcasts The Bluemilk Podcast and The Mile High Show.

If you have a film you would like to hear Matt and Mike review feel free to email us at [email protected]  Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.

Our little show can be found anywhere Podcasts reside such as iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Tune In, Player FM, etc. While you are there like, subscribe, rate, and review us if you can too!

Make sure to follow us on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Feel free to visit our website to watch trailers, read bios, and just flat out get more info on the movies we review.  http://www.ReelFilmNerds.com 

You can contact us through email as well [email protected]

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