Spinning the Reel

Evan and Zach get Political™ talking about the latest A24 and NEON features to hit theaters.

The boys are back and powered up for a game themed episode. First up is a contentious review of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. After our brief excursion to the Mushroom Kingdom, we play a new game devised by game master Cody called Level Up. Finally its back to the world of fantasy to talk all about Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Enjoy!

0:00 - Intro

3:37 - The Super Mario Bros. Movie Review

29:42 - Level Up Game

44:44 - Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Review

1:07:45 - Close

Much like the Baba Yaga himself, Cody is back from his semi-retirement to join Zach and Evan in talking John Wick 4. We break down this one and touch on the rest of the Wick universe. After that its game time once again on STR as the boys each draft 4 Keanu Reeves movies. Finally we use the upcoming Continental series and Wick spin-off Ballerina as a springboard to talk about how every Hollywood movie is a franchise now. Enjoy

0:00 - Intro

3:40 - John Wick 4

38:52 - Keanu Draft

54:11 - Franchises

1:23:19 - Close

Evan's Reviews Mentioned on this Episode

John Wick 4 and Guns

Evan and Zach discuss the latest entry in the Creed franchise along with a quick Oscars recap and a discussion of Regal's March Mystery movie. Come check it out!

In just under the wire, Evan and Zach predict winners, pick favorites and lament the lack of After Yang in every category for this year's Oscars

Zach and Evan are back this week but the trifecta is still missing our dear host Cody. The show must go on and the boys talk all about Quantumania from Kang to the divisive response and Evan's surprising admiration. After that Zach gets us up to date on the Oscar nominated short films in the Live Action and Animation category. Finally we fill in some podcast blank spots by discussing the Best Picture nominated All Quiet on the Western Front. Enjoy!

0:00 - Intro

2:26 - Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

36:24 - Oscar Shorts

1:01:42 - All Quiet on the Western Front

1:29:04 - Close

Zach and Evan are back again to talk about all things movies. First up is a bit of a debate over M Night Shyamalan's newest divisive feature: Knock at the Cabin. After that Evan is forced to relive trauma in a review of 80 for Brady. Finally the boys recap everything they saw at Virtual Sundance. Enjoy!

(we miss you Cody)

0:00 - Intro 

1:58 - Knock at the Cabin 

34:36 - 80 for Brady

50:36 - Sundance Recap

1:27:31 - Close 

Its a big and busy week here at STR as the boys put together an episode during virtual Sundance. First up is our full breakdown of the Oscar nominees announced last week. After that we jump into a review of Magazine Dreams, our first Sundance screening of the year. Finally Zach and Evan talk about their experience at the Regal Mystery screening which turned out to be Missing. Enjoy!

0:00 - Intro

2:13 - Oscar Nominations

32:00 - Magazine Dreams

49:30 - Missing

1:15:30 - Close

Another year, another season. Evan and Zach (sadly no Cody yet) kick off season 5 of STR with a review of the hottest new toy on the market... M3GAN. After that we preview our upcoming trip to virtual Sundance. Finally the boys heavily debate the merits of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and how it may spark a revival of the Shrek franchise. 

0:00 - Intro 

2:07 - M3GAN Review

18:28 - Sundance Preview

30:14 - Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Review

58:39 - Close

Evan's Reviews Mentioned in this Episode:

Evan's Top 10 Films of 2022

Cody is back and taking full hosting duty to end the year. Our valiant host returns to shepherd Zach and Evan through their favorite movies of the year. Lots still to be seen but its the end of the year so enjoy our picks for top 10! Happy New Year!