Spinning the Reel

The boys are back for a quick but contentious episode. This week we're talking about the stunning new A24/Apple documentary 'Boys State.' We discuss the doc as reflection of American politics and how its form helps its storytelling mission. After that we butt heads over when to return to theaters and what upcoming films have us most excited.

(0:00) - Intro

(3:27) - Boys State

(36:19) - Future of film in 2020

(50:11) - Close

Original Riffs by Sean Doyel

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After a restful week off the boys are back to take a bite out of the new Seth Rogen comedy 'An American Pickle.' We then play a game, called Pickle That!,  about the many recent streaming releases. Finally we talk about Mulan's Disney+ release and what it might mean for the future of theaters and film distribution.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:51) - An American Pickle

(23:29) - Game: Pickle That!

(41:26) - Mulan on Disney+

(1:09:17) - Close

Original Riffs by Sean Doyel

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After a week off, the boys are back with special guest Sean! Today the crew is talking about the biggest movie in America right now: The Kissing Booth 2. Did it make us laugh? Did it make us cry? Did it make us want to bleed out? After that its a quick discussion of NBC/Universal's new streaming service Peacock, as well as some other odds and ends.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:35) - The Kissing Booth 2

(32:18) - Peacock Potpourri

(50:48) - Close

Original Riffs by Sean Doyel

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Feels like we've been here before. The boys dive into the biggest streaming release of last week: 'Palm Springs.' Cody and Evan talk about the dynamics of time loops in the film, how it refreshes the genre and how timely the release is. The game segment returns for a second week in a row with "The Endless Cycle." Finally, the boys dig into their top 10 most rewatchable films. 

(0:00) - Intro

(2:55) - Palm Springs Review 

(34:39) - Game: The Endless Cycle 

(46:12) - Top 5 Most Rewatched 

(1:04:15) - Close 

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Cody's dream comes true as the boys dedicate an entire episode to Disney. The good, the bad and the Artemis Fowl. They talk about the wildly varied content being released on Disney+ and Evan must grapple with the number of Disney films he's watched in quarantine. Stick around to the very end for a surprise ;)

(0:00) - Intro

(3:41) - Artemis Fowl and Hamilton

(33:16) - Countdown: Disney Edition

(40:55) - Disney General

(58:03) - Close

Original riffs by Sean Doyel

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Zach joins once again to close out the 1940s Decade Project. This week it's not one, but two classic films from the 1940s as the boys discuss audience choices: Casablanca and Bicycle Thieves.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:53) - Casablanca

(27:06) - Bicycle Thieves

(43:04) - Project Wrap-Up/Close

Original Riffs by Sean Doyel

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Zach joins us once again for week 3 of the Decades Project and his pick: 1946's The Big Sleep. The conversation gets contentious as the 3 hosts finally have a film they disagree on. But first, the boys discuss the recent announcement that national theater chains would be reopening in July. Be sure to watch *both* Bicycle Thieves and Casablanca for next week's big finale of the Decades Project. Each is available on HBO.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:45) - Theater Reopening

(25:42) - Decades Project Week 3: The Big Sleep

(53:30) - Close

Original Riffs by Sean Doyel

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Special guest host Zach joins the boys as they continue the Decades Project with Evan's pick: 1948's The Red Shoes. But before that the whole crew opines on the newest Spike Lee joint: Da 5 Bloods. Be sure to vote in our polls -- @spinningthereel on both twitter and Instagram -- to determine the final film of our Decades Project!

(0:00) - Intro 

(2:45) - Da 5 Bloods 

(32:34) - Decades Project #2: The Red Shoes

(1:00:39) - Next Week and Close

Original Riffs by Sean Doyel

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A bit of a heavy episode this week as the boys reconvene to express their support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Both Evan and Cody stand in solidarity with the protesters marching to eliminate the systemic racism in America in the wake of George Floyd's murder. Resources to support the BLM movement will be posted below. After that, the Decades Project officially begins with 1940's The Great Dictator. Be sure to watch The Red Shoes for next week.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:46) - Statement of Solidarity with BLM protesters

(19:17) - Results from Week 1 Poll

(21:53) - The Great Dictator

(47:51) - Close

BLM Resources:

BlackLivesMatter.com/resources/

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

The boys show some love for Kumail Nanjiani and his recent stable of romantic comedies. They start out with a discussion of The Lovebirds and why it may be a perfect fit for Netflix. Next the boys pop back in time to talk about the last time Kumail and director Michael Showalter combined forces: 2017s delightful The Big Sick. Finally they talk about Warner Media's entry into the streaming game with HBO Max and announce the guest and films for June's Decade Project. Be sure to check us out on Twitter and Instagram @SpinningTheReel to vote for the 4th film for June!  

(0:00) - Intro 

(3:42) - The Lovebirds 

(18:40) - The Big Sick 

(38:57) - HBO Max and the Decades Project: June Announcements 

(59:34) - Close

Original Riffs by Sean Doyel

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