This week on The Reel Debaters, we put the spotlight on one of modern cinema’s most fearless filmmakers: Paul Thomas Anderson. From the wild nights of Boogie Nights to the quiet tension of Phantom Thread, PTA has built a career on characters who burn, ache, and sometimes explode.

Is he one of the last true auteurs working today?

How does he slip so seamlessly between genres without losing his voice?

Would he ever embrace streaming, or is the theater his only home?

And with his upcoming film One Battle After Another, what past PTA films feel like battles in their own right?

Also in This Episode:

🍸 The rise, fall, and rise again of Boogie Nights

🛢️ Milkshakes, madness, and mastery in There Will Be Blood

🎤 Ensemble casts that feel like the Avengers of acting (minus the spandex)

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The Paper

Host(s): Micheal Petrow Tony Buccini

Executive Producer: Michael Petrow

Editing & Mixing: Micheal Petrow

Recorded at: Sick Bad Panda Podcast Studios, Winnipeg

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What if Stephen King’s The Long Walk didn’t star a bunch of random teenagers… but instead your favorite TV and movie characters?

We’ll debate:

1. Who gets cast in this twisted endurance test?
2. What cinematic levels, scenes, and rules shape the road ahead?
3. What prizes could make the suffering worth it?

Think The Hunger Games meets The Truman Show with a dash of Wipeout. It’s a mash-up only we could dream up, and the results are hilarious, chaotic, and maybe just a little cruel.

-Standing Ovations

-The SNL change-up

-An end credit where Jimmy works on his pronunciation

Hosts: MIcheal Petrow, Jimmy Skinner, Charles Fernandes

Executive Producer: Michael Petrow

Producers: Jimmy Skinner, Charles Fernandes

Editing & Mixing: Michael Petrow

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Five years ago, Steve and Michael cracked open too many drinks, fired up Bubba Ho-Tep on Tubi, and decided to attempt a watch-along.

Blue Suede Booze is now being heard for the first time because, wow, can we get distracted and forget we're recording...

What started as a casual commentary turned into ad-break insults, behind-the-scenes trivia, and the occasional (read: frequent) long pause of wheezy, drunken laughter.

In this episode, we revisit that wild night of Elvis vs. an ancient mummy, celebrate why Bruce Campbell is the undeniable GOAT of cult cinema, and stumble our way through insights about prosthetics, Don Coscarelli’s directing, and the strange beauty of this weird little horror gem.

Host(s): MIcheal Petrow, Steve Taylor

Executive Producer: Michael Petrow

Editing & Mixing: MIcheal Petrow

Recorded at: Sick Bad Panda Podcast Studios, Winnipeg

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The Reel Debaters went full Minion mode this week as we set up shop at Movies in the Park for a live commentary on Despicable Me 4!

-How we got kicked off the stage by a recording from our hosting duties

-Should voice actors always change their voice, or is it okay to bring their own sound to the mic?

-What really went on behind the scenes to turn a villain and his Minions into a global animated empire?

-Which childhood animated favorites still hold up—and which deserve to be sent to the “Gru’s gadgets gone wrong” pile?

-And of course, we dive deep into the DreamWorks / Illumination cinematic universe, because nothing says “family fun” like corporate synergy and fart jokes.

From banana-level brilliance to plots that feel a little despicable, we’re breaking it all down with laughs, tangents, and a little nostalgia sprinkled in.

Grab your popcorn, watch out for stray freeze rays, and join us for a night where the only thing more animated than the screen… is us.

Host(s): Michael Petrow, Jimmy Skinner, Charles Fernandes

Executive Producer: Michael Petrow

Producers: Jimmy Skinner and Charles Fernandes

Editing & Mixing: Michael Petrow

Recorded at: Sick Bad Panda Podcast Studios, Winnipeg

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This week on The Reel Debaters, we sit down with actor and stunt performer David MacInnis for a wide-ranging conversation about the craft, the industry, and his latest bruises courtesy of Bob Odenkirk in Nobody 2.

David is known for his commanding yet vulnerable performances. A highly physical and imposing performer, trained in both the martial arts and dance, he infuses his characters with a deep, physical life.

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Also in This Episode:

How theatre training shapes an actor’s foundation and discipline

The unexpected ways Wall Street has influenced the streaming era

Why self-taping is both a blessing and a curse for working actors

Host(s): Micheal Petrow

Guest: David MacInnis

Executive Producer: Michael Petrow

Editing & Mixing: Micheal Petrow

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This week on The Reel Debaters, we roll out the red carpet for Bob Odenkirk… well, not literally, but we do put on our Hollywood producer hats and pitch him the projects he didn’t know he needed. From a Mr. Show movie to a Broadway spectacle to the world’s least helpful cooking show, we’re giving Bob the career path no studio exec would ever approve.

We break down the contenders, set the scene, and go all-in because someone has to bring order to all this.

Nobody 2 was filmed right here in Manitoba.

The best audience picks to compete with the stupidity

Should Conan O' Brian and Bob Host SNL together?

🎥 Together and why it’s a strange cocktail of body horror and slapstick.

🔪 Saws, and is there still juice left in the traps, or has it rusted over?

🎮 Twisted Metal Season 2 is chaotic, fun, and maybe even better than the first

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This week on The Reel Debaters, we break down The Naked Gun Series—a masterclass in chaos that still sets the gold standard for spoof comedy. We’re talking best moments, why Leslie Nielsen is the GOAT of deadpan, and what makes this series so damn good decades later.

Plus: with a reboot on the horizon, can it rescue modern comedy, or is lightning too weird to strike twice?

Frank Drebin never aimed straight, but the laughs always hit.

This Week’s Debate: Who could solve the Zodiac murders, Inspector Clouseau, Vs Ace Ventura, Vs Frank Drebin?

Parody Comedy as a Genre

O.J. Simpson gets dragged

What Other Lelie Nielsen movies slap

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The cape is back, the tights are real, and that soundtrack!

This week, we dive headfirst into James Gunn’s shiny new take on the Last Son of Krypton — the 2025 Superman reboot.

We ask the important questions:

-Is this Superman a Boy Scout or a bad boy with a heart of gold?

-Is Lex still doing real estate scams, or has he upgraded to NFTs?

-Can a modern Superman movie fly without crashing into a CGI multiverse?

-Break down the new cast, suit, and tone

-Compare it to past Supes (Cavill, Reeve, Routh — the whole Kryptonian Rolodex)

And dig into James Gunn’s attempts to make Superman fun and grounded

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Hosts: Micheal Petrow Jimmy Skinner Charles Fernandes

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- Editor: Micheal Petrow

- Sound Engineer: Micheal Petrow

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Set in the backdrop of Winnipeg’s booming film industry, The Reel Debaters Podcast is a motley crew of film-obsessed nerds and selected colleagues that sit down each episode, blending comedy and a deep insight of cinema with ridiculous, satirical debates and facetious musings on media.

Examples are but are not limited to:

Could James Bond be a nanny?

Best new SNL Cast?

What would Indiana Jones and Lara Croft's wedding look like?

What if Conan The Barbarian could teach Sex Ed?

When not arguing the world of make-believe, you can listen to the reel talk sessions, which get more conversational with the best of film and TV as well as industry interviews from inside the Manitoba film industry, across Canada, and to Hollywood’s front door.

New episode every Saturday

Meet your cast:

Micheal Petrow Film And Entertainment Sales/Executive Producer/Host

Martin Navarro Comedian/Host

Jimmy Skinner Comedian/Host

Rob Strachan Home Theatre Expert/Host

Ian Bawa Filmmaker/Host

Mark Cowell String Bean Comics/Host

Charles Fernandes The Nerdgasm Show/Host

Emily Clark Dodge baller/Host

Start your engines and buckle up! This week, your pit crew gets behind the wheel for the ultimate garage showdown — the Best On-Screen Car Debate. From Batmobiles to Bond’s Aston Martin, the DeLorean to Dom Toretto’s Charger, we’re putting pedal to the metal to crown cinema’s most iconic ride. Who wins? Who stalls out? Who comes in 1st?

Also in this episode:

🎬 Reviews:

• The Mortician -A Haunting, intimate portrait of life, death, and dignity inside the funeral industry.
• 28 Years later – Does the rage still hold up, or is this pandemic thriller running on fumes?
• Friendship- Awkward, heartfelt, and hilariously weird — Rudd and Robinson are magic.

Star Wars Trivia Night!

The force is strong with this one…

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🗓️ Date: July 19th

📍 Location: Little Brown Jug Brewery, Winnipeg

🎟️ Tickets: $13 via Eventbrite (link in bio or show description)

Join the Reel Debaters in the Cantina for a night of galactic movie trivia, prizes, and maybe a few lightsaber duels.

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Recorded at Sick Bad Panda Studios

Art by Micheal Petrow

Hosts: Micheal Petrow Jimmy Skinner Charles Fernandes

Production Credits:

- Producer: Micheal Petrow

- Editor: Micheal Petrow

- Sound Engineer: Micheal Petrow

Contact Information: [email protected]

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About Us

Set in the backdrop of Winnipeg’s booming film industry, The Reel Debaters Podcast is a motley crew of film-obsessed nerds and selected colleagues that sit down each episode blending comedy and a deep insight of cinema with ridiculous, satirical debates and facetious musings on media.

Examples are but not limited to:

Could James Bond be a nanny?

Best new SNL Cast?

What would Indiana Jones and Lara Croft's wedding look like?

What if Conan The Barbarian could teach Sex Ed?

When not arguing the world of make-believe you can listen to the reel talk sessions which get more conversational with the best of film and TV as well as industry interviews from inside Manitoba film industry, across Canada, and to Hollywood’s front door.

New episode every Saturday

Meet your cast:

Micheal Petrow Film And Entertainment Sales/Executive Producer/Host

Martin Navarro Comedian/Host

Jimmy Skinner Comedian/Host

Rob Strachan Home Theatre Expert/Host

Ian Bawa Filmmaker/Host

Mark Cowell String Bean Comics/Host

Charles Fernandes The Nerdgasm Show/Host

Emily Clark Dodge baller/Host

With 28 Years Later infecting theatres, the Reel Debaters bunker down for the inevitable question: Can they survive a zombie apocalypse?

This week, the panel locks and loads for a full-on Zombie Survival Draft, where each debater builds their ultimate survival kit AND argues which movie or TV character would lead humanity out of the undead wasteland. Think The Walking Dead, but with more yelling and fewer supply runs.

Segments Include:

• The Ultimate Survival Loadout Draft – Weapons, shelter, snacks? We draft from five survival categories and try not to get bitten.
• Who Leads the Resistance? – Debaters pick a character from a zombie film or TV show to lead their post-apocalyptic crew.

Reviews:

• Final Destination: Bloodlines – Is fate still fatal, or is the franchise finally out of gas?
• Until Dawn – a chilling, cinematic thrill ride that proves every choice counts—and bad ones get you killed in 4K.
• The Studio – a razor-sharp satire that hilariously skewers Hollywood egos—Seth Rogen’s best roast since This Is the End

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🧟‍♂️ Like, rate, review, and follow us for weekly debates on movies, TV, and the absurdity of pop culture.

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Art by Micheal Petrow

Hosts: Micheal Petrow Jimmy Skinner Charles Fernandes

Production Credits:

- Producer: Micheal Petrow

- Editor: Micheal Petrow

- Sound Engineer: Micheal Petrow

Contact Information: [email protected]

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About Us

Set in the backdrop of Winnipeg’s booming film industry, The Reel Debaters Podcast is a motley crew of film-obsessed nerds and selected colleagues that sit down each episode blending comedy and a deep insight of cinema with ridiculous, satirical debates and facetious musings on media.

Examples are but not limited to:

Could James Bond be a nanny?

Best new SNL Cast?

What would Indiana Jones and Lara Croft's wedding look like?

What if Conan The Barbarian could teach Sex Ed?

When not arguing the world of make-believe you can listen to the reel talk sessions which get more conversational with the best of film and TV as well as industry interviews from inside Manitoba film industry, across Canada, and to Hollywood’s front door.

New episode every Saturday

Meet your cast:

Micheal Petrow Film And Entertainment Sales/Executive Producer/Host

Martin Navarro Comedian/Host

Jimmy Skinner Comedian/Host

Rob Strachan Home Theatre Expert/Host

Ian Bawa Filmmaker/Host

Mark Cowell String Bean Comics/Host

Charles Fernandes The Nerdgasm Show/Host

Emily Clark Dodge baller/Host