Reel Film Nerds

Hi everybody and welcome to your first Reel Film Nerds pod of the week!  Today Mike Talent and Matt discuss a superhero movie.  We know what you are thinking oh man they did a Legacy Cast on another MCU film but nope!  The guys talk about their second DC movie of the year, Shazam!  A little bit of a warning on this week’s pods, Matt has horrible allergies thanks to all the lovely Prescott junipers so he sounds very stuffy and sneezes a bit.  Sorry, but hey at least he still sat down to record a couple of sodes.  Extra special topics today include Disney+, taxes, the excellent Tom Hanks movie Big, and Ghostbusters.

Shazam! is a fun take on the superhero genre.  It is literally every kid’s dream and many adults dreams too.  The chemistry between Zachary Levi and Jack Dylan Grazer is fantastic especially the scenes when they are trying to figure out Shazam’s powers.  This is a unique take on a superhero film that is not super serious like the upcoming Avengers: End Game.  It is a nice breath of fresh air especially from DC.  They are just knocking it out of the park with their last three films, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and Shazam!  Is this movie going to win a bunch of awards, probably not but it is heck of a fun time.  Mike Talent really enjoyed Shazam! awarding the film 4 out of 5 Reels.  Matt also liked the original Captain Marvel film but not as much as Mike.  He gives the movie 3.5 out of 5 Reels.  They both recommend if you can to go watch this one in the theater.  You will not be disappointed.

Thanks again for stopping by and downloading our pod.  Thursday Matt and Mike discuss Sam Rockwell and Taraji P. Henson’s latest film The Best of Enemies.  Don’t forget to check out our sister podcasts, The BlueMilk Podcast on the YouTube’s and The Mile High Show which can be found just about anywhere pods live.  Jacob one of the Bluemilk hosts’ was at Star Wars Celebration this past weekend and did a bang up job keeping everyone informed about the convention on their Facebook page.  Check it out and while you’re there make sure to like our page too.  Chat at you Thursday, toodles.

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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Before we get going on your second pod of the week here is a fair warning.  Matt and Mike really and I mean really get going on this pod.  They chatted it up big time!  If this annoys you then scroll down to our ratings and just skip this pod.  Today the guys talk about a biopic based on the Texas Rangers who hunted down Bonnie and Clyde, the Netflix Original The Highwaymen.  Just a few of the off topics today include Okilly Dokilly, high school, tattoos, and the many new streaming services.

The Highwaymen is an incredible film.  The story is amazing and is one that is rarely ever told.  The writing, direction, and of course that acting are fantastic as well.  This film is the complete package with a great cast, beautiful sets, and shot extremely well.  Basically if you have Netflix and have not watched this movie yet you are really doing yourself a disservice.  Mike really enjoyed The Highwaymen and gives it 4 out of 5 Reels.  Matt could not get enough of this movie.  He is a giant history buff and film nerd to boot so of course he thought The Highwaymen was incredible.  He gives it 4.5 out of 5 Reels.

Thanks again for stopping by and downloading our pod.  Next week we review Shazam! and The Best of Enemies.  Don’t forget to check out our sister podcasts, The BlueMilk Podcast on the YouTube’s and The Mile High Show which can be found just about everywhere pods exist.  Have a great weekend and make sure to get out and catch a movie!

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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The darkness of Tuesday has descended on the world once more and it brings with it another incredible episode of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast!  Today the gents review yet another horror movie.  Mike is just loving all of these horror releases and Matt well let’s just say Avengers: Endgame can’t get here soon enough.  Today Mike Talent and not talented Matt discuss the 2019 reboot of Pet Sematary.  Off topics include way too much “That’s What She Said,” Goose V Church, and Brightburn.

Pet Sematary is not horrible but it is not an incredible movie either.  It drags especially in the first half.  There are some really great fun creepy parts but they are too few and far between.  The acting was incredible well most of the acting was incredible especially by Jeté Laurence.  The sets are beautiful and the cinematography was great.  But overall both of your hosts were disappointed.  They really had high hopes for this remake and it did not live up to expectations.  Mike thought Pet Sematary was just average giving it 3 out of 5 Reels.  Matt was not impressed at all.  He thought it was a lackluster attempt at a reboot.  He enjoyed the acting but felt the film as a whole just dragged.  He gives the film 2.5 out of 5 Reels.

Thursday we talk about a new Netflix Original, Highwaymen starring Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson.  It is a biopic based on the two Texas Rangers who hunted down and killed infamous bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde in 1934.  If you have Netflix give it a watch then tune in for our thoughts Thursday.  Chat with you then.

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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Happy Thursday Reel Film Nerds (You not us)!  Today we review a truly nerdy and classic film in celebration of it’s 20th anniversary, The Matrix!  The guys really geek out on this one and you get an almost bonus episode of a whole hour. It is not as bad of a rant as last week when Mr. Mile High Show was guest hosting for episode #99 but it is pretty close.  Special topics include cell phones, Tesla’s, and how The Matrix paved the way for today’s action and superhero films especially the MCU.

The Matrix is an incredible ground breaking film.  It has aged pretty well but there are a few missteps especially with the CGI.  CGI was still pretty much in its infancy though so you can’t be too tough on the film.  Mike Talent loves this movie almost as much as he loves Jaws and we all know how much he loves that film.  Mike gives the Wachowski’s epic a perfect rating with 5 out of 5 Reels!!! Matt really loves The Matrix but noticed the age of the film a bit more than Mike.  He was especially put off by the floating foam scene towards the end of the film. Matt still really loves it and awards The Matrix a 4.5 out of 5 Reels!

Next week the guys review another new horror movie!  Ok it is a reboot but man does it look good, Stephen King’s Pet Cemetery.  They will also be chatting about a brand new Netflix original starring Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson, The Highwaymen based around the Bonnie and Clyde story.  Don’t forget to write in and let us know how we are doing and send us your theories on Jordan Peele’s Us or any other film we have reviewed. Heck just send us any old question you have and we will read and answer it in a future pod.  Thanks for tuning in for a super nerdy podcast and we will chat at you on Tuesday!

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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Welcome back to your regularly scheduled podcast!  Mike Talent has escaped the clutches of Goldfinger and returned to kick off the next 100 episodes of the Reel Film Nerds!  We are a bit behind on our movies, but this movie really deserved to be reviewed by Mike Talent because of his obsession with horror films.  Today the guys chat mostly about Jordan Peele’s Us.  Bonus topics include Iceland, classic horror films, and The Big Lebowski.

Us is an incredible movie especially if you enjoy horror and thriller films.  If you are not a fan of either of those genres you should probably skip this one.  It will literally give you nightmares.  The directing and writing by Jordan Peele were incredible!  The acting especially by Lupita Nyong’o and Winston Duke was amazing as well.  The story is even better!  It has elements of past horror and sci-fi stories but told in a new unique way.  There are tons of shout outs and homages to past horror and sci-fi films hidden throughout as well.  Jordan Peele is lighting the horror world on fire with his first two feature length films and we can’t wait to see what he does next!  Matt is super excited for the upcoming Twilight Zone that Peele is hosting and is heavily involved in.  Problem is that it means subscribing to another streaming service.  Isn’t this why everyone has ditched cable, so we didn’t have to pay for multiple services and just watch the shows we want now?  Wow, that didn’t last long.  The hosts both agree Us is an incredible film and is a must see in the theaters.  They both give it 4 out of 5 Reels.

Coming up on Thursday is a special Legacy Cast, The Matrix, in honor of its 20th anniversary!  The Matrix is currently streaming on Amazon Prime right now if you would like to watch or re-watch an amazing mind-bending film before your hosts chat about it.  Thanks for stopping by and listening to our pod.  What did you think of Us?  Do you have any theories you want to share with your hosts?  Email us and we will read them on an upcoming podcast.  Have a great Tuesday and we will chat at you again this Thursday!

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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Wow episode 100!  How do we keep hitting these milestones?  Maybe they aren’t milestones because of how often we record.  Today we have some amazing guests to help celebrate 100 episodes of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast, two-thirds of The Bluemilk Podcast Dirk AKA Drinking and Jacob AKA Hyena Boy.  Mike Talent is still MIA. Rumor is he was captured by Oddjob after trying to steal Goldfinger’s golden girl.  Why The Bluemilk guys you say, are you finally reviewing Star Wars? Sorry to disappoint you but nope. We are reviewing an incredible Star Wars related film though Fanboys.  Bonus Bluemilk topics include Area 51, Kevin Smith, and the never ending nerd war between Star Trek and Star Wars fans.

Fanboys is a really incredible film especially if you like Star Wars even a little bit.  If you are a super fan like Jacob, Dirk, and Matt you will enjoy it even more! It is a laugh out loud comedy littered with amazing cameos and actors who clearly are passionate about Star Wars as well.  The cinematography is mediocre, the acting is good, but the script and the story is where this film really shines. Hyena Boy really enjoyed the film awarding it 3 out of 5 Reels. Drinking and Matt who are both infinitely wiser enjoyed Fanboys much more.  They both award it 4 out of 5 Reels. If you have not watched it and you are a nerd do yourself a favor and check it out. It really is a good time.

I hope you enjoyed this past week’s special guests.  If you did or if you didn’t let us know, we yearn for your feedback.  Mike Talent and Matt are hoping to get more special guests on when they can to chat about movies.  Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share The Bluemilk Podcast on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  We will chat at you on Tuesday with hopefully our review of Us if Mike Talent ever escapes the clutches of Oddjob.

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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Welcome boys and girls to a fun and long Reel Film Nerds podcast!  Mr. Mike Talent is not here today. He is out of country fulfilling his obligation for MI6.  Luckily Matt is good at blackmailing people and was able to find a guest host for today, Mr. Mile High Show himself Matt Santos!  The film they attempt to review today is Hondros a documentary on war photographer Chris Hondros. Topics include obviously lots and lots and lots of talk about photojournalism, downing Nyquil, and the Oakland A’s.

Both the Matt’s agree Hondros is an incredible doc on an amazing photographer that you can go watch right now on Netflix.  Mr. Mile High Show is not a big fan of movies especially documentaries on photographers but he loved this one. He especially enjoyed the interviews of Chris’s mother about her son growing up with a camera in his hands.  RFN Matt really enjoyed the film as well. He especially liked how the documentary was not just about Chris’ life but 3 of his most impactful images and the stories behind them. Matt Santos gives Hondros an amazing rating of 4 out of 5 Reels.  RFN Matt goes a little bit above and beyond with 4.5 out of 5 Reels. He really loved this movie not just because it is about photography but it is a really great documentary in it’s own right.

Mike Talent will continue to be out of the country for our next pod this Thursday so Matt again is calling in a favor, a huge favor for our very special 100th Episode!  Who you may ask is joining him well you will have to tune in on Thursday to find out. Here is a hint they also have a podcast. Chat with you on Thursday and hopefully Mike will find his way home next week so we can review the new Jordan Peele horror flick everyone is raving about, Us.

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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Happy Thursday everyone!! Welcome to a brand spanking new Tributary podcast of the recently released Netflix Original Triple Frontier starring Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, and a Charlie Hunnam.  What an amazing cast for a film let alone a Netflix Original!  Topics today included 2 movies in 1, sequels, and delicious greed.

Triple Frontier is a decent movie, well the first half.  The acting is great and the story was interesting but the second half of the movie falls apart quickly especially the story.  Pedro Pascal knocked it out of the park.  He is really getting some great roles recently and stepping up his game.  The set pieces were beautiful and the cinematography was amazing, that makes two movies in a row with amazing cinematography.  Matt thought the first half of the movie was great and the second half was terrible.  Mike was not a huge fan of Ben Affleck’s character or his acting but still thought this was a pretty good movie.  It was entertaining and well produced.  Both of your host’s agree it is worth a watch if you have Netflix.  It is not a must see but you will definitely be entertained.  They both award Triple Frontier 3.5 out of 5 Reels.

Next week Mike Talent is out of country, literally!  He is off taking another vacation or so he told Matt.  Maybe he is really one of those James Bond types but keeping it a secret!  Matt is working on a couple of fun shows for next week if the stars align.  If they don’t I guess you will probably get a solo cast or two.  Thanks for listening and tune in for a couple of special guests and a special pod for episode #100, if things work out.  Wow, that is a lot of talking! At least 50 hours of movie reviews if not more!  I am tired just thinking about editing all of those hours.  Have a killer weekend and chat with you Tuesday.

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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Guess what day it is, Tuesday AKA new podcast day!  Our review today is a film that is being overshadowed by Captain Marvel, The Kid based around you guessed it Billy the Kid.  Side topics include why don’t we have more western films today, Old Tucson Studios, and of course Clint Eastwood.

The Kid is a mediocre movie at best.  The acting is decent, the sets are great, and the cinematography shines at moments.  Ethan Hawke and Dane DeHann do adequate jobs as Sheriff Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid.  They are not their best roles in a film but not horrible either. Chris Pratt as a villain was great except for the lack of appearances.  His character is literally in the film for maybe 15 minutes tops. Both Mike and Matt really would have liked to see what Pratt could do give enough screen time as a villain.  The biggest problem with this film is the story. It is very unique and a different take on a story that has been told several times over but it is not a great. Both Matt and Mike agree if you have already seen Captain Marvel go catch this film.  It is entertaining and fun and there really is not a whole of films in theaters right now. They both give 2019’s The Kid 3 out of 5 Reels.

This Thursday the guys talk about a brand new Netflix Original with an incredible cast, Triple Frontier.  Thanks for listening to us chat about life, love, and movies. How do you think our hosts are doing? Over a year in and the pod continues on!  Thanks again for spending time with us in your hearing holes and we will chat at you this Thursday, same pod time, same pod website.

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]

Now go out and catch a movie!

Happy post hump day aka Friday eve?  Anyways today is Thursday which means new podcast day!  Our review is about a film you probably never heard of but stars someone you have The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot starring Sam Elliott.  Outside topics include MTV Unplugged, Letterboxd, and Captain Marvel.

The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot is not what you would expect.  It really caught your hosts off guard.  The title comes off as a really fun B movie but it’s not.  This movie is very serious and very sad.  It is not a bad movie but it is not incredible either.  The acting is great especially by Sam Elliott.  The sets and cinematography are breath taking especially the outside shots in Canada and Germany.  The amazing title that throws you for a loop definitely hurt the ratings from your hosts.  Matt enjoyed the movie but did not think it was great.  He gives the film 2.5 out of 5 Reels.  Mike Talent also liked The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot but was stunned by the tone and feel of the movie.  He awards it 2 out of 5 Reels.

Next week we will be reviewing a western that came out the same week as Captain Marvel that is being overshadowed by it big time, The Kid based on the infamous Billy the Kid.  Our second film is a brand new Netflix Original that dropped yesterday, Triple Frontier.  It is an action film that takes place south of the border and has an amazing star studded cast to boot!  Chat with you next week everyone.

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]

Now go out and catch a movie!