Spinning the Reel

It's finally that time of year as the boys reveal their 10 favorite films of the year. It's a true year in review as we reevaluate our anticipations and goals from the year past. Join us for an exploration of what we deemed to be the very best in cinema in an extremely abnormal year. We hope you enjoy this double length pod.

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Cody's 2020 Full Letterboxd List!

Evan's 2020 Full Letterboxd List!

This year has been tough on everyone, so as a treat, STR is bringing you TWO new episodes in the final week of 2020. This episode the boys dive into both of the big Christmas Day streaming releases: Soul and Wonder Woman 1984. Additionally we take a moment to identify some of our favorite non-movie pieces of content of the year. Stay tuned for our Best of the Year lists and episode, coming on Wednesday.

(0:00) - Intro

(3:43) - Soul

(25:28) - Best Non-Movies of 2020

(38:51) - Wonder Woman 1984

(52:57) - Close

Original Riffs by Sean Doyel

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Soul Letterboxd Review!

Wonder Woman 1984 Letterboxd Review!

It's a very merry edition of STR as the boys are getting in the holiday spirit. First up is a discussion of 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' and Chadwick Boseman's brilliant final performance. Cody is back for the second week in a row with a challenging Christmas Story Quiz that oddly has nothing to do with A Christmas Story (1983). At least nobody shot their eye out. Finally, the Small Axe series has come to a close and we discuss it's final installment 'Education' as well as to the impact the whole series had.

(0:00) - Intro

(3:09) - Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

(22:20) - Cody's Christmas Story Quiz

(36:53) - Small Axe: Education

(58:41) - Close

Original Riffs by Sean Doyel

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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Letterboxd Review!

Education Letterboxd Review!

Bonus: Check out Evan's review of 'Minari' on the website

It's the day Cody's been waiting weeks for: 'Wolfwalkers' Day! The boys dig into Cartoon Saloon's latest and greatest followed by a chat around the state of animation. After that Evan is faced with something Cody calls the Animation Revenge Quiz. Finally it's week four of the Small Axe series with a conversation about 'Alex Wheatle.'

(0:00) - Intro

(2:32) - Wolfwalkers

(27:49) - Animation Revenge Quiz

(39:27) - Alex Wheatle

(52:03) - Close

Original Riffs by Sean Doyel

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Wolfwalkers Letterboxd Review!

Alex Wheatle Letterboxd Review!

Evan's Wolfwalkers Full Review

Its a packed show this week as the boys take a deep dive into David Fincher's Mank, with more than a little Citizen Kane talk. Warner/HBO made some news by releasing their entire 2021 slate on streaming and we discuss the possible effects. Finally it's back to Steve McQueen and the 3rd installment of his Small Axe series: Red, White and Blue.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:40) - Mank

(23:37) - HBO Max

(41:52) - Red, White and Blue

(59:18) - Close

Original Riffs by Sean Doyel

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Mank Letterboxd Review!

Red, White, and Blue Letterboxd Review!

Evan's piece on HBO Max

December is here and full of cheer as the boys discuss the second Small Axe film: Lovers Rock. But before that it's a trip down to Appalachia, or at least Ohio, for Hillbilly Elegy. Plus, Evan has a Christmas themed quiz for Cody.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:56) - Hillbilly Elegy 

(19:16) - Evan's Christmas Quiz

(34:33) - Small Axe: Lovers Rock

(49:42) - Close

Original Riffs by Sean Doyel

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Hillbilly Elegy Letterboxd Review!

Lovers Rock Letterboxd Review!

Evan's Hillbilly Elegy Review

Happy Thanksgiving to all the Reelers out there. We are so thankful for you that we have a brand new show for you all. This week the boys are closing out the 1950s Decades Project with 1955's Rebel Without a Cause. After that it's a discussion about TV shows and their pandemic specials, specifically the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunion. Finally it's onto a series we'll be talking about through December: Steve McQueen's Small Axe film series. First up is Mangrove! 

0:00 - Intro

3:53 - Decades Project: Rebel Without a Cause

18:36 - Fresh Prince Reunion

31:16 - Small Axe: Mangrove

53:33 - Close

Original Riffs by Sean Doyel

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Rebel Without a Cause Letterboxd Review!

Mangrove Letterboxd Review!

Evan's Hillbilly Elegy Review

We look no further than Netflix with 'The Life Ahead' for this week's opener. And as we move ahead, Evan has a competitive game for Cody and Conner with something he likes to call, 'Disney or Despot.' The boys are than excited to jump back into the 50s Decade Project. This week the boys discuss Conner's pick of 'Alice in Wonderland' and get real nerdy on the animation behind this film and the evolution of it with Disney in general. 

(0:00) - Intro 

(2:00) - The Life Ahead

(18:33) - Disney or Despot 

(31:23) - Alice in Wonderland 1951 / Animation

(1:07:00) - Close 

Original Riffs by Sean Doyel

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The Life Ahead Letterboxd Review!

Alice in Wonderland Letterboxd Review!

This is our podcast and this is Remi Weekes directorial debut: 'His House.' After the boys discuss the classic spin on the haunted house story, their attention is turned to games. A misfit game segment, but just know it is centered around the box office. This leads into Cody's week 2 the 1950s decades project 'Rear Window.' Alfred Hitchcock, James Stewart, and Grace Kelly all deliver here to produce something perfect. 

(0:00) - Intro 

(3:52) - His House

(21:54) - Box Office Window

(31:30) - Rear Window

(54:43) - Close 

Original Riffs by Sean Doyel

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His House Letterboxd Review!

Rear Window Letterboxd Review!

Evan's Wolfwalkers Review!

We did it! Hooray! The boys have made it to the BIG 50th episode. They take a segment to reflect on this wild and wacky adventure as well as where they see things going moving forward. In the spirit of 50, Cody has brought back Conner to go head to head against Evan in a new game called 50/50.  To kick of the start of the month and continue with a bang, the boys tackle and bring back a favorite segment  with 'The 50's Decades Project.' First up is Evan's pick: 'A Face in the Crowd.' We thank you all and hope to continue the fun here at STR. Cheers, "Clink" 

(0:00) - Intro 

(5:50) - Praise/Reflection 

(26:44) - 50/50 Game

(51:09) - A Face in the Crowd

(1:17:59) - Close 

Original Riffs by Sean Doyel

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A Face in the Crowd Letterboxd Review!