Spinning the Reel

RIP to our lost Fabelmans episode (don't worry more to come on the top 10s) but we are coming back strong with an auteur driven episode. First up Evan and Zach break down James Cameron's newest spectacle: Avatar The Way of Water. After that we share some catch up recommendations for the end of the year. Finally, the boys close things out with a review of Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio. Enjoy!

0:00 - Intro

2:14 - Avatar: The Way of Water

46:47 - Best Of Recommendations 

59:30 - Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

1:30:14 - Close

Still no Cody this week :(, but the show goes on with Evan and Zach talking about Black Panther Wakanda Forever. After a full review we talk about Zach's recent viewing of the 355 and modern propaganda movies. Finally the boys discuss the indie darling The Banshees of Inisherin. Enjoy!

0:00 - Intro 

3:04 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

41:32 - Propaganda Films

1:00:41 - Banshees of Inisherin 

1:22:22 - Close

Just Zach and Evan this week with high hopes for Cody's return. Its a niche episode as the boys talk about some unique filmgoing experiences. First up is a review of Nanny, a buzzy Amazon release out of AFI Fest. After that we talk about the Regal Mystery Movie of the Month, why it upset folks and why the concept could work. Finally, November is a big month on the movie calendar and we're here to round up some of our most anticipated films. 

0:00 - Intro

2:32 - Nanny AFI Fest Review

35:54 - Regal Mystery Movie 

56:50 - November Releases

1:12:02 - Close

No Cody this week but the show must go on. Zach and Evan are here to talk about the Palme d'Or winning satire Triangle of Sadness. After that we dive into spooky season right with a discussion of Marvel's Werewolf by Night. Finally the boys close out this prestige heavy episode with a discussion of Decision to Leave. Enjoy!

No Zach this week but the original STR Duo of Cody and Evan is here to talk about a couple new movies. First up is a review of Billy Eichner's new rom com Bros. After that the boys break down The Greatest Beer Run ever, Peter Farrelly's follow up to his Best Picture winning Green Book. Enjoy!

Cody is out again but Don't Worry Darlings, Evan and Zach remain to discuss Oliva Wilde, Florence Pugh and Harry Styles's beautiful disaster. After that its onto the outer rim planet of Ferrix to discuss Andor and the way Disney+ has handled its two most prized franchises: Marvel and Star Wars. Finally we end on a mysterious note by discussing the under seen whodunnit See How They Run. Enjoy!

0:00 - Intro 

2:47 - Don't Worry Darling

35:52 - Andor

1:02:05 - See How They Run

1:18:55 - Close

Cody is gone this week and wish as he may, wish as he might, Zach nor Evan will never be real Disney Boys. The remaining hosts discuss the disastrous Pinocchio remake on this episode. After that the boys talk film festival drama and contenders they are excited about. Finally it's back to Disney to break down the D23 convention and all the upcoming money grabs. Enjoy!

0:00 - Intro

2:38 - Pinocchio

26:42 - Festival Highlights

40:51 - D23

1:04:39 - Close

The boys are all together in person this week to talk about George Miller's new fantasy epic; Three Thousand Years of Longing. After a bit of debate we debut a new game, the Wishing Newlyweds Game. Finally, in honor of Spider-Man, we talk about the recent trend of films being re-released into theaters. Enjoy!

0:00 - Intro

1:58 - Three Thousand Years of Longing

22:02 - Wishing Newlyweds Game

43:45 - Re-released Films

1:03:56 - Close

Evan's Reviews Mentioned on this Episode:

Three Thousand Years of Longing Review

The whole gang is back together this week to talk about the blockbuster smash Bullet Train. After that the boys play a game of Cody's design called Thomas the Tank Engine Word Association. Finally Zach, Evan and Cody talk about modern action and the new Netflix film Day Shift. Enjoy!

0:00 - Intro 

3:18 - Bullet Train

30:35 - Thomas Word Association 

48:48 - Day Shift

1:14:15 - Close

Its a Zach and Evan week on the show as Cody is out of town and the boys waste no time. First up is a review of the Hulu Original Predator prequel: Prey, along with a discussion of the streaming only model. After that Evan brings up a recent movie he saw on an airplane and the boys chat about inflight entertainment. Finally things and slightly more contentious with a review of Vengeance. Enjoy!

0:00 - Intro

2:33 - Prey

22:27 - Airplane Cinema

37:42 - Vengeance

1:10:42 - Close