On this episode we do a comparison contrast of the new Will Ferrell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus film Downhill. Based on the 2014 Swedish film Force Majeure, we take a look at both movies to see how they stand up to one another. What are the successes and downfalls of either film and how do they stack up against the Reel to Real Taco Rating system? Join us for another fun conversation at the movies!

This week we take a look at Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of one Harley Quinn! Join us as we discuss this film and then weigh in and share your thoughts with us!

This week we take a look at two more Best Picture Oscar Nominees. Parasite, also up for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Director for Bong Joon Ho, and Once Upon A Time In Hollywood which has garnered director Quentin Tarantino another Best Director Oscar nomination. It's another episode of interesting and thought provoking conversation!

This week we discuss why The Irishman and Joker has us feeling a certain kind of way, then find out how we felt about Guy Ritchie's latest, The Gentlemen.

On this episode of Reel to Real Talk Extra we begin our deep dive look at movie awards season. This episode we recap the recent Golden Globes ceremony discussing nominees and winners, as well as take an initial look at the nominations for the Academy Awards. Jaime Lee joins me for this series and we'll give you our perspective on all that happens this season!

In this episode join us as we review the Sam Mendes, Golden Globe winner for Best Picture - Drama, 1917. Now an Oscar nominated film as well, listen in as we discuss what makes this film the unique work of cinematic art that it is. We also debut a new segment! 

Get your extra dose of Reel to Real Talk as we launch our Extra! series. In this episode Kristen Smith of Kraze Videography and I discuss the films of Michael Mann. From Manhunter and Miami Vice to The Insider and his magnum opus, Heat, we take a look at one of the most underappreciated and iconic filmmakers in American cinema. 

We start the new year off right with a discussion on the films that are coming up this year! So many movies to look forward to and such a wide variety of film genres to discuss! Listen in and start planning your movie watching calendar for the year!

When the term "action film" comes to mind, Michael Bay is one of the directors that automatically comes to mind. From classics like The Rock and Armageddon to his work on Pearl Harbor and the Transformers series, Michael Bay has always taken an unflinching approach to the action film genre. He has had major hits and major misses, but always turns a profit. On today's episode we take an overall look at his body of work AND we review his latest film 6 Underground, available for streaming on Netflix. 

It is movie review time again and today we see if the Force is with Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker. Listen as we discuss this final chapter of the Skywalker saga and weigh in with our thoughts on it and its impact on the franchise!