Spinning the Reel

Cody is still under the weather so Zach joins Evan again this week to break down the Oscar field and make predictions about who will win. We take a look at all 23 categories and lock in our picks for Sunday's show. Enjoy

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Half of the boys are back this week with Evan being joined by emergency guest host Zach to break down two massive March releases. First up is The Batman, a dark and brooding film detailing Bruce Wayne's early bat career. After that we discuss the new Pixar charmer Turning Red. In between these massive tentpole reviews is a discussion of why it's been so hard to find other good films in the early part of this year. Enjoy!

0:00 - Intro

3:13 - The Batman

36:23 - Going to the Movies

48:30 - Turning Red

1:12:04 - Close

The boys are back and tackling the fierce debate over gamers. That's right, this week Evan and Cody are talking Uncharted and all it represents for film. After that Cody cooks up a quiz about video game movies and the boys wonder where all the movie stars went. Enjoy!

0:00 - Intro

2:07 - Uncharted

21:24 - Tomatoes, Why's it Always Have to Be Tomatoes (game)

31:44 - Action Stars

45:20 - Close

Evan's Reviews Mentioned on the Podcast

Uncharted Review

It's been a busy time the last couple weeks but the boys are back to talk about the buzziest topics in the film world right now. First up is our quick review of the hotly anticipated Marry Me. After that we take a look at how we did in predicting Oscar Nominations, discuss what surprised us and Cody takes a victory lap.

0:00 - Intro

2:26 - Marry Me

15:00 - Oscar Nominations

41:07 - Close

Evan's Reviews mentioned on this episode:

Oscar Nominee Breakdown

It's the most wonderful time of the year here at STR: Oscars Season. With the nominees for 2022 set to be announced Tuesday, the boys are catching up on some movies sure to be in the mix. We briefly touch on Don't Look Up, Being the Ricardos, Licorice Pizza, Flee, Belfast and The Power of the Dog. After that Cody gets quizzed on the previous nominees and the boys make their predictions for which films, directors and performers will hear their names called next week. Enjoy!

0:00 - Intro

2:18 - Oscars Catch Up

27:40 - Random Questions: Oscar Nominees

38:07 - STR predictions of the Oscar Nominees

1:02:58 - Close

The Boys are back with another season and things just keep on spinning. First we talk Shakespeare and Joel Coen's The Tragedy of MacBeth. After that Evan (and Cody!!!) check in from virtual Sundance. We close things out by picking a few movies we're excited about in 2022. Enjoy

0:00 - Intro

3:30 - The Tragedy of MacBeth

17:50 - Virtual Sundance

30:00 - Most Anticipated Films of 2022

47:50 - Close

Evan's Reviews mentioned on this episode:

The Tragedy of MacBeth

Sundance 22 Reviews

The Boys are back with special guest Zach to breakdown the very best in film of 2021. As with every year, this one brings some agreement, some controversy, but inarguably it was a great year for movies. Thanks to all of you that have listened along to Season 3 and we look forward to more fun in Season 4! Happy New Year and keep Spinning.

(0:00) - Intro

(11:45) - Top Tens

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Cody's Top 10 Letterboxd List!

Evan's Top 10 Letterboxd List!

Zach's Top 10 Letterboxd List!

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Year in Review Posts from SpinningTheReel.com

Evan’s Top 25 of 2021

Cody’s Top 10 of 2021

The boys are swinging back into action this week to talk about the hotly anticipated Spider-Man: No Way Home. **THIS IS A FULL SPOILER REVIEW** After that Cody quizzes Evan on the cinematic Spider-Men with a game he calls Multiverse Letterboxd Game. Finally we talk about some of our memories and regrets from film in 2021 in anticipation of our Top 10 Episode next week. Enjoy!

As noted on the show, if you would like to be a part of our Top 10's episode, send in a recording with 1) Your name, 2) Your favorite movie of 2021  and 3) Why you love that movie to us at [email protected] or by adding a voice message to our page on Anchor

(0:00) - Intro

(3:37) - Spider-Man: No Way Home **FULL SPOILERS**

(26:31) - Multiverse Letterboxd Game 

(36:33) - Year End 2021

(51:32) - Close

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Spider-Man: No Way Home

Don't Look Up

Sometimes it can feel like Cody and Evan are as at odds as the Jets and the Sharks, but this week the boys are mostly in agreement about Steven Spielberg's West Side Story. After talking about the musical movie of the moment, we dig into why it can be so hard to find smaller movies and we break down former President Obama's top movies of the year. Finally the boys discuss Mike Mills' touching ode to childhood, C'mon C'mon. Check it out!

(0:00) - Intro

(2:56) - West Side Story

(24:30) - Indie Accessibility 

(38:30) - C'mon C'mon

(54:20) - Close

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Movie Accessibility 

*SPOILERS* Spider-Man: No Way Home

The Boys are back to talk... Spinning the Reel? Believe it or not STR has been around for 100 episodes and a couple of former guests, Connor and Zach, join Cody and Evan to reflect on the journey so far and the path forward. Along the way we talk disappointments, surprises, a lost 100th episode and, for some reason, The Tomorrow War (2021). Thanks for sticking with us so far. Enjoy!