Split Reel Podcast

The highly anticipated West Side Story has arrived. Yes, another version of one of the most revered musicals of all time is updated by Spielberg. After being delayed a year because of Covid the movie was released. But, what do we think? How does it compare to the original? Did it stand on its own? How's the acting in it? We talk bout this and so much more about one of out most anticipated movies of the year. Sit back, relax, press play, and enjoy an awesome conversation about West Side Story. 

The holiday season is here and so is a special draft episode. For this week's episode we are doing a Christmas movie draft. We wanted to begin the month with some big holiday cheer and also wanted to you to check out holiday movies that you have not seen yet. With a very special guest this week, we talk about holiday movies, their impact, why we love them so much, and what are our picks in some categories. Grab a nice holiday drink, press play, and enjoy! 

We have made it to our 50th episode and what better way to celebrate than with one of the most anticipated movies of the year...Father, Son, and House Of Gucci! In this episode we talk about the outrageously comedy-drama-soap opera vehicle starting Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, and Al Pacino. This movie comes out blazing right from the beginning with everyone giving 110%. What did we think? Are the accents on points? Is Leto coming for that second Oscar? Press play, enjoy, and find out!

Also, we talk a little bit about the first episode of Marvel's latest show Hawkeye. 

In this week's episode we take on the task of talking about not one but two movies. This past weekend King Richard and Tick Tick Boom premiered to thunderous reviews. But what about us? With two of the best performances of the year (Will Smith and Andrew Garfield) these movies seem prime for awards contention and amazing public reception. king Richard tells us the story of Richard Williams, the father of Venus and Serena Williams and what it took for him to lead them to being the best tennis players of all time. Tick tick boom! tells us the story of Jonathan Larson, fame musical composer who gave us the monumental Rent! Telling his struggles and achievements, Lin Manuel Miranda gives uf his vision of this fame composer and writer in his first directorial debut. Press play and take a listen. Enjoy!

Dear Listener, 

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted as a Split Reel Podcast listener! In this episode we take a ride in a flying Ford Anglia to the past and talk about the groundbreaking first film in the Harry Potter saga. It has been 20 years since this debuted and became a worldwide phenomenon as well as a pop-culture staple. We tackle its importance, legacy, the acting, the cast, book-film adaptations, and where does it stand in the pantheon of film series. With our very special guest, Kaela, we go in an in-depth discussion on what this series means to all of us. So, choose your house wisely, press play, and enjoy a trip to Hogwarts to discuss this magnificent piece of film history. Enjoy! 

Marvel Phase 4 continues with its new movie - Eternals! In this episode we talk about MCU's latest film and what we REALLY think about it. We do not hold back at all in this episode. It has been a long journey to this movie but we finally get to see Marvel's new batch of heroes and what they are capable doing. Did it meet expectations? Where does this fall in the Marvel lineup? Press play and listen to us talk about this movie. Enjoy! 

Award season is here! In this episode we take a look at movies we think might be in the Oscar race. Now, neither of us have seen any of the movies we are drafting and that is the fun part. Let's see how we do in a few months, when nominations come out, and when winners are announced next March. Press play, take a listen at our BLIND OSCAR DRAFT, and check out the trailers for all of these movies. Enjoy!

Sand...so much sand! We are back! After a week off, we know you missed us, we are back and with a hell of a movie. DUNE is finally here. We have many thoughts and a lot of praise for this modern technical marvel that may very well change movies. Press play and take a listen to see if the SPICE had any effect on us! Enjoy!

In our latest episode we talk about the latest installment in the Bond franchise. After being pushed back so many times it is finally here and we have thoughts. We take a dive into Daniel Craig's last outing as Bond. Did they do him justice? Was it a fitting end to his tenure? and Where do we go from here? Click play and enjoy this episode with a Martini in hand!

For this we did a retro-review...What? Like it's hard? In this week's episode we take a look back at Legally Blonde - the 2001 comedy starring Reese Witherspoon in an A-list making role. We praise this out of the box and ahead of it's time movie that could be made today frame by frame and still hold up. We talk about the performances, the clothes, the feminist empowerment in it and, of course, we recast the movie with todays actors. Sit down, study for the LSAT and take a listen to this week's episode. Enjoy!