This week, Ryan and Mikey break down episode 4 of The Last of Us, the new Super Bowl trailer for The Flash, and finally dive into this week's topic: The best trilogies in film history.

From The Godfather to Back to the Future, certain trilogies stand head and shoulders above the rest, and Ryan and Mikey will let you know which trilogies are worth the marathon watch.

Follow us on socials @reelissuespod, let us know which trilogies we did not mention and which trilogies are your favorite.

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This week, Ryan and Mikey discuss the latest episode of The Last of Us, what they watched over the weekend, and dive into this week's topic: the best up-and-coming directors currently working in Hollywood. 

Over and over again, young directors have incorrectly been named the next Spielberg or Scorsese. But, they were all wrong. Ryan and Mikey give their picks for which current, young directors will leave their mark on cinema history.

Follow us on socials @reelissuespod, and let us know your favorite directors and who will go on to have the most respected and celebrated filmography. 

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This week, Ryan and Mikey react to the heart-breaking third episode of The Last of Us and James Gunn's announcement of the new DC Studios film and television slate. Then, they dive into the meat of the episode.

The boys discuss how movie history may have changed had certain castings, directors, projects worked out as they were originally planned. From directors staying on certain movies to actors dying young, the history of cinema could look quite a bit different.

Follow us on socials @reelissuespod and let us know of any Hollywood what ifs we might have missed.

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This week, Mikey and Ryan talk everything they've been watching, The Last of Us episode 2, and the 2023 Oscar nominations. Then, they play a little betting game. Each co-host gets $25 to place on any nominees they choose. Their bets will be re-read when the official betting odds are released in a couple weeks, and following the awards ceremony, the big money winner will be revealed. Let us know your locks for the 2023 Oscars, who got snubbed, what nomination surprised you, and pretty much anything else. Follow us on socials @reelissuespod, and thanks for listening!

This week, Mikey and Ryan break down the long-awaited premiere of HBO's new flagship series, The Last of Us. Also, as a follow-up to last week's episode, Mikey finally watched The White Lotus, and the boys talk about it for way too long. Follow us on socials @reelissuespod, and let us know what you thought of The Last of Us. Thanks for listening!

*Editor's note: Apologies for the shaky audio. Mikey's microphone broke prior to recording, and we had to call an audible. Will be fixed by next week.

This week, Ryan and I pick which directors, actors, movies, TV shows, and a few surprise wild cards will pop and flop in 2023. One of the most fun episodes we have recorded yet! Follow us on socials @reelissuespod, and let us know what you think will pop or flop in 2023. Thanks for listening!

This week, Ryan and I discuss the best and worst of 2022. From performances to shows to viral moments, we break down what worked, what didn't, what was exceptional, and what was abysmal. Let us know what you loved. Let us know what you hated. Follow us on socials @reelissuespod, and thanks for listening!

This week, Ryan and I give our full reviews of James Cameron's latest blockbusting phenomenon: Avatar: The Way of Water. Spoiler alert: we do not agree. Tell us what you thought of Avatar 2 and whether or not you are excited or at all interested in the forthcoming third, fourth, and fifth entries in the world of Pandora. Follow us on socials @reelissuespod, and as always, thanks for listening.

This week, Ryan and I run through the most anticipated movies and TV premieres coming in 2023. Let us know what you are most excited for on Twitter and Instagram @reelissuespod. Thanks for listening!

This week, Ryan and I each pick 10 essential movies to watch, but there's a twist! Each of the ten movies we pick have to fall into a different range of critics' scores on Rotten Tomatoes. Let us know who had the better list of essential movies and which movies we left off of our lists. Follow us on socials @reelissuespod, and thanks for listening!