In 2016 when the trailer to the first Ghostbusters movie in 27 years was uploaded to Youtube, it quickly broke the record for the most dislikes on a single video on the platform. Looking back on the movie now, five years out from the discourse how does it hold up? Some may dare say it is funny, others may be left without wonton.

Timestamps

00:24: Intro

5:21: First impressions

16:36: Attempts at Ghostbusters 3, how this reboot came to be.

30:26: What was the best cameo?

33:30: Favorite moments from the movie and least favorite parts

41:33: Other memorable moments

41:44: Do we need more Ghostbusters?

45:40: How has it aged?

46:47: Wrap up

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Happy holiday time to all! In this episode we chat about the 1996 Christmas comedy, Jingle All The Way. Does it deserve to be considered an all-time Christmas comedy classic, or is it amongst the many forgettable Christmas specials? It's turbo time!

Time Stamps

Intro -

3:30 -Movie trailer & brief scene setting

8:12 - Is Arnold Schwarzenegger a good comedic performer?

11:30 - Impressions of the movie as a whole. Is this a classic Christmas comedy?

23:40 - Sinbad Talk

25:26 - Behind the scenes/Making of

29:00 - Pitching our ideas for sequels

32:43 - How has it aged?

34:32 - Are all Arnold Schwarzenegger movies taking place in another dimension?

35:30 - Wrap up

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For the first time in a while we are talking about a new movie: The hidden camera comedy, Bad Trip; Eric Andre's twist on the Bad Grandpa idea. So join us as we try to discover if hidden camera prank sketches can hold an entire 70 minute movie together.

4:20 - 15:09: First impressions of the movie

15:09 - 25:46: Behind the scenes/how it was made.

25:46 - 38:00: Favorite moments and what makes the movie work. Also Hannibal Burress.

38:01 - End: Wrap Up/What's coming up next for The Gagreel Podcast

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The third, mainline entry in the Legally Blonde cinematic canon is slated for release next year. So, why not take a look back at this beloved "chick flick" or chic flick I should say, and see how it holds up 20 years later?

Time Stamps:

0:21 - Intro

5:41 - Thoughts on this viewing.

14:05 - How the movie was made. 

20:09 - Letter from the Editor.

23:45 - How has it aged?

33:50 - Wrapping it up.

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Unfortunately, the last two movies that Chris Farley made before he passed on were both unsuccessful, commercially and critically. But which one is the better of the two? Come celebrate the highs and lows of these overlooked comedies with us!

0:0 Intro:

3:53: Our backgrounds with the movies, and impressions on this viewing.

25:00: Beverly Hills Ninja Vs. Almost Heroes

39:00: Similarities between all Chris Farley movies, and how Beverly Hills Ninja was made.

50:14: How has it aged?

55:30: What would Almost Heroes 2 or Beverly Hills Ninja 2 look like?

62:40: Wrap up

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Creatures of the night! Welcome to ye olde house of spooks and phantasms, or maybe just a maniacal alien doctor. This Halloween we're discussing the 1975 cult classic musical ode to the golden era of Science Fiction and Horror B-movies. Will we find out what Tim Curry's inspirations behind his iconic performance were, or will we discuss building our own anti-matter rays? Come find out, if you dare!

00:00 - Intro

2:09 - First impressions.

12:32 - Plot Summary

36:00 -Thoughts on the movie

40:07 - Background on how the movie was made

48:20 - How has it aged?

55:25 - More fun facts

61:03 - Close out. What’s coming up next episode

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References:

The Bechdel Cast discussion of Rocky Horror Picture Show:

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-the-bechdel-cast-30089535/episode/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-with-51694796/

In the bands own words: "when The Pick of Destiny was released it was a flop," but we're here today to find out if it's still worth a watch 15 years later. Also, to fly high with sasquatch in the misty mountainside. Let's ride!

3:30 - First impressions of this viewing

8:20 - Plot recap - With commentary

39:00 - The History of Tenacious D (A list of BS they’ve done in the past)

52:20 - How has it aged?

54:40 - Final Thoughts on The P.O.D. (Not the band)

59:49 - Next time on The Gag Reel

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This week we discuss the sole directing credit to Bill Murray's name: Quick Change. Coconuts in butts, bicycle-broom-jousting, demonic guitar drifters, and other strange antics will ensue; this is a strange one. 

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