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Movie Real

by Samantha Tomlinson and Kevin Tracy

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Two film nerds watch a movie, talk about it, and answer the question: Is this real?

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Episodes

  1. Movie Real: Ep. #80- Recess: School's Out

    Recess: School's Out... what a throwback, right?

  2. Movie Real: Ep. #79- Encino Man

    It's 2023... and the dawn of a new age... the Brendaissance! Taking a step back into the earlier work of our favorite Academy Award nominee/mummy slayer, Brendan Fraser, starting with Encino Man!

  3. Movie Real: Episode #78- The Knight Before Christmas

    Twas the Knight before Christmas and all through the town, a medieval knight time-travels and turns Vanessa Hudgens' and her family's life upside down (in a good way...). Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

  4. Movie Real: Ep. #77- The Princess Switch Trilogy

    It's the holiday season! That time of year when Vanessa Hudgens plays up to three people in the same movie.

  5. Movie Real: Ep. #76- Shaun of the Dead (2004)

    As zombie month comes to end, let's begin the favorite Cornetto trilogy with Shaun of the Dead! Happy Halloween!!

  6. Movie Real: Ep. #75- The Return of the Living Dead (1985)

    The living dead are back... technically...

  7. Movie Real: Ep. #74- Night of the Living Dead (1968)

    It's Octoooobbbbbeeerrrr!! And we're kicking off the spookiest month of the year with the original Night of the Living Dead. Welcome to Zombie Month!

  8. Movie Real: Ep. #73- The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

    If you're looking for a world in which Nic Cage is at war with his movie star self and hangs out with a wealthy super fan, who may be a crime lord, then look no further than the magical adventure that is the Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent!

  9. Movie Real: Ep. #72- Jurassic Park III

    We've reached the epic (?) conclusion of the Jurassic Park trilogy (?) with fewer scientists and an increase a stupid people.

  10. Movie Real: Ep. #71- The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

    Let's talk about the third film of the Mummy trilogy (apparently?) that no one wants to remember.

  11. Movie Real: Ep. #70- Kingsman: The Secret Service

    Oh... this has been coming for a while... let's talk the action spy comedy Kingsman: The Secret Service.

  12. Movie Real: Ep. #69- Get Smart

    Get with it, it's summer! We're talking summer movies and starting off with the spy-comedy starring Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway, Get Smart.

  13. Movie Real: Ep. #68- Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure and Ewoks: The Battle for Endor

    Double feature alert! The people love Ewoks, so why not make two TV movies about them and other people you don't care about. Features Star Wars encyclopedia, Ben Deckert.

  14. Movie Real: Ep. #67- Solo: a Star Wars Story

    It's a good thing that imperial worker is good at making up cool (and sort of sad) last names.

  15. Movie Real: Ep. #66- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

    May the 4th be with you! This month we're taking a look at the first stand-alone Star Wars film, Rogue One.

  16. Movie Real: Ep. #65- Little Italy

    Just cheese on a pizza, this movie is covered with horny jokes and cliche stereotypes.

  17. Movie Real: Ep. #64- Santa Jaws

    It's April, so let the absurdities begin! And it doesn't get more absurd than Santa Jaws...

  18. Movie Real: Ep. #63- Fantastic Four

    Relax... it's the one with Jessica Alba and Chris Evans...

  19. Movie Real: Ep. #62- X-Men

    Join us as we continue to venture into the world of Marvel and superheroes with X-Men!

  20. Movie Real: Ep. #61- Blade

    It's March and you know what that means... Marveelll! We thought we'd take a step out of the MCU and discuss the half-human, half-vampire slayer, Blade.

  21. Movie Real: Return of the Theaters

    It's a new year and new dawn (sort of)! A pandemic is still running rampant... but this time we get to sit in a movie theater while it does. So, join us as we chat about returning to the theaters, how it's been, and what we've seen.

  22. Movie Real: Ep. #60- The Nightmare Before Christmas

    As December comes to an end, we decided to end on everyone's favorite Halloween/Christmas movie, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. So bust out your gross gifts to give to people and prepare for the arrival of the one and only Sandy Claws! Merry Christmas Eve!

  23. Movie Real: Ep. #59- Gremlins

    Bravo, Chris Columbus. You even make a bunch of little monsters running around and brutally killing people on Christmas Eve fun. Join us as we talk about the long time favorite, Gremlins!

  24. Movie Real: Ep. #58- Santa's Slay

    You may rethink Santa after this...

  25. Movie Real: Ep. #57- Fright Night (1985)

    We conclude Vampire month with the contemporary equivalent of Dracula... 1985's Fright Night. Happy Halloween!

  26. Movie Real: Ep. #56- 30 Days of Night (2007)

    No sun for a month, vampires that are terrifying, and way more decapitation than you'd expect... then I don't recommend visiting Barrow, Alaska when the sun sets in November... Join us as we talk the underrated vampire favorite, 30 Days of Night!

  27. Movie Real: Ep. #55- What We Do in the Shadows (2014)

    What happens when a documentary team documents a house of vampires in Wellington, New Zealand? So many things. So... many... things. If you want to understand, listen to us discuss What We Do in the Shadows!

  28. Movie Real: Ep. #54- Dracula (1931)

    It's OCTOBER! So what does that mean? Horror month!! And what's specifically the theme for this Horror month? Well you better grab your garlic and wooden stakes because we're talking vampires, and what better way to kick things off than with the 1931 film, Dracula.

  29. Movie Real: Ep. #53- Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation

    We made our way through Starship Troopers a year ago, it only seems fair that we continue on. Brace yourself for Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation, a straight- to- video sequel that no one needs to see.

  30. Movie Real: Ep. #52- The Mitchells vs. the Machines

    Summer has come to end sometime... So we ended it with a weird family that must save mankind when robots take over the world... They could have at least made the stakes high... Enjoy the Mitchells. vs. the Machines!

  31. Movie Real: Ep. #51- The Lost World: Jurassic Park

    Let's head to a different island that's also filled with dinosaurs, except this time they aren't behind fences and they're just living their lives and we'll just keep out of there way and take pictures. That sounds safe right? John Hammond seems to think so. It's the Lost World people!

  32. Movie Real: Ep. #50- Dude Bro Party Massacre III

    We interrupt our Summer Movies to focus on a major milestone... Our 50th episode special where we discuss Dude Bro Party Massacre III. Yes... it's the art film you've all been waiting for. Featuring special guest, Frank Boren.

  33. Movie Real: Ep. #49- The Mummy Returns

    Our favorite mummy fighting family returns to fight our favorite returning mummy to fight everybody's favorite worst CGI Scorpion King who's returning after 5,000 years. The Mummy Returns everybody!

  34. Movie Real: Ep. #48- Independence Day: Resurgence

    Happy 4th of July! However you celebrate, with friends, family, BBQing, pool... don't spend your time watching this.

  35. Movie Real: Ep. #47- Shrek

    Set down your torches and pitch forks as we kick off our Summer Movies and talk Shrek... It's freaking twenty years old guys!!

  36. Movie Real: Ep. #46- Star Wars: Episode III- Revenge of the Sith PART 2

    ... Good- bye Anakin...

  37. Movie Real: Ep. #45- Star Wars: Episode III- Revenge of the Sith PART 1

    The conclusion to the prequels is here as we talk Revenge of the Sith. Debating on listening? Just listen to the words of Palpatine and... DO IT!

  38. Movie Real: Ep. #44- Star Wars: Episode II- Attack of the Clones PART 2

    Oh no! Anakin just did a thing that a Jedi shouldn't do, Padmé still has too many clothes, and Obi- Wan has been taken prisoner... Attack of the Clones continues.

  39. Movie Real: Ep. #43- Star Wars: Episode II- Attack of the Clones PART 1

    Ten years after Episode I, the fun keeps coming. Joined again by special guest Ben Deckert, let's keep on talking and questioning everything from bounty hunting antics, using mind control to turn someone's life around and still pondering the question, what was the budget for Natalie Portman's...

  40. Movie Real: Ep. #42- Star Wars: Episode I- The Phantom Menace PART 2

    The conversation continues with PART 2. Special guest, Ben Deckert.

  41. Movie Real: Ep. #41- Star Wars: Episode I- The Phantom Menace PART 1

    It's May 4th, that means STAR WARS MONTH! This month we're taking a look at the prequels, starting with The Phantom Menace.

  42. Movie Real: Ep. #40- Gooby

    Who wouldn't want a teddy bear (?) that comes to life, can't stay put for two seconds and puts the kid in way more unnecessary trouble? The answer should be no... Gooby everyone!

  43. Movie Real: Ep. #39- Psycho Goreman

    What happens when a practically evil little girl comes across a gem that controls a super alien monster?... Welcome to Absurd April everybody!

  44. Movie Real: Ep. #38- Captain America: The First Avenger

    April Fools! One more episode for Marvel Month (I'm aware it's not the best prank but still...). Let's take a trip back to 1942 and talk about the Star Spangled Man himself, Captain America.

  45. Movie Real: Ep. #37- Thor

    We continue with Marvel month and talk the introduction to the god of thunder himself, Thor.

  46. Movie Real: Ep. #36- Iron Man

    Happy March! That means... it's Marvel month! All month long we talk Marvel related movies. First up, let's dive into the beginning of the MCU with Iron Man.

  47. A Year in Review

    It's our one year anniversary, so let's talk about this past year, our favorites movies and the ones that we hated with a passion (hint: it's Doom: Annihilation)

  48. Movie Real: Ep. #35- A Recipe for Seduction

    Young (?) shredded Colonel Sanders, an affluent woman, and a chicken recipe that's gonna change the world.

  49. Movie Real: Ep. #34- Jingle All the Way

    Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad. One's a terrible father, and the other is a terrible person. We'd say you decide but it's pretty obvious. This is Jingle All the Way!

  50. Movie Real: Ep. #33- Happiest Season

    The holiday season is finally here! Let's celebrate by talking the first ever lesbian rom- com, Happiest Season!

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About this show

Two film nerds watch a movie, talk about it, and answer the question: Is this real?

Hosted by

Samantha Tomlinson and Kevin Tracy

Categories

TV Film Reviews

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Movie Real have?

Movie Real has 84 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on June 22, 2023.

What is Movie Real about?

Two film nerds watch a movie, talk about it, and answer the question: Is this real?

How often does Movie Real release new episodes?

Movie Real publishes every two weeks, based on its 84 episodes since January 2020.

Who hosts Movie Real?

Movie Real is created and hosted by Samantha Tomlinson and Kevin Tracy.
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