Reel to Real

Welcome to Reel to Real, hosted by Filmmakers August Aguilar and Blake Hall. In this episode, we sit down with the movie "Hustle & Flow" and appreciate the mid 2000's gritty approach to stories. We reflect on director's filmographies such as Jordan Peele and Quentin Tarantino, discuss the love for the Star Wars prequel trilogy, and get terrified after watching Alex Garland's movie "Ex-Machina" and how close we are to the A.I. takeover. Thanks for listening, let us know what you think.

Welcome to Reel to Real, hosted by Filmmakers August Aguilar and Blake Hall. In this episode, we sit down with another viewing of "Rear Window" and emphasize the amount of detail and simplicity Hitchcock created. We show our love for Richard Linklater, stroll down memory lane with some of our group movie watches, share our experience of our recent location scouting, and more. Thanks for listening, let us know what you think.

Welcome to Reel to Real, hosted by Filmmakers August Aguilar and Blake Hall. In this episode, we sit down with "Sunset Boulevard" and go down the Billy Wilder rabbit hole. We examine the growth of an artist as age and interests evolve over time. Plus, reviewing a ton of recent watches like "Logan", "Super Mario Galaxy Movie", and "Rear Window", discussing why Alfred Hitchcock truly was a master of suspense. Thanks for listening, let us know what you think.

Welcome to Reel to Real, hosted by Filmmakers August Aguilar and Blake Hall. In this episode, we rave about Kristoffer Borgli's new movie "The Drama" as we revisit the iconic 1994 classic "The Mask". We catch up on video game nostalgia like "Banjo-Kazooie" and discuss our recent watches, the love for Studio Ghibli and Pixar movies, and more. Thanks for listening, let us know what you think.

Welcome to Reel to Real, hosted by Filmmakers August Aguilar and Blake Hall. In this episode, we catch up over the past couple of weeks with recent watches like "Project Hail Mary", "Freeway", and "Cloud Atlas", the nostalgia of the "Jackass" series, underrated directors like Danny Boyle and Robert Altman, and the disturbing effect of the movie "Kids" that left August. Thanks for listening, let us know what you think.

Welcome to Reel to Real, hosted by Filmmakers August Aguilar and Blake Hall. In this episode. we take a look back at the last 10 years of filmmaking and where our creative journeys began compared to where they are now and looking to the future. We discuss the fun in creature feature films, the impact of "Fargo", recent watches such as "Home Fries" and "After Hours", and if Blake should get a cat. Thanks for listening, let us know what you think.

Welcome to Reel to Real, hosted by Filmmakers August Aguilar and Blake Hall. In this episode we return after filming two projects and reflect on the experiences on set. We dive into recent watches, the contrast of how movies were made across the 70's and 80's, the disturbing effect of films like "The Last House on The Left" and "Rosemary's Baby", the eccentric Jack Nicholson, and more. Thanks for listening, let us know what you think.

Welcome to Reel to Real, hosted by Filmmakers August Aguilar and Blake Hall. In this episode we catch up discussing the unique complexities of original films such as "Silver Lining Playbook", "Tenet", "Bugonia", and more. We deep dive into our recent watches, the classic N64 days, and we review our first submitted film from a fellow filmmaker. Thanks for listening, let us know what you think.

Welcome to Reel to Real, hosted by Filmmakers August Aguilar and Blake Hall. In this episode Blake hasn't slept and we discuss our recent watches and deep dive into the extensive catalog of Christopher Nolan's filmography and how iconic he is as an artist.Thanks for listening, let us know what you think.

Welcome to Reel to Real, hosted by Filmmakers August Aguilar and Blake Hall. In this episode we celebrate 8 years of friendship and all of the creative endeavors along the way. We review our recent watches, what makes or breaks a slow burn kind of movie, the chaos of Werner Herzog, and more. Thanks for listening, let us know what you think.

Welcome to Reel to Real, hosted by Filmmakers August Aguilar and Blake Hall. In this episode we deep dive into the Superhero genre, starting with the original X-Men movies and how other movies from the 2000's era probably couldn't be made today. Thanks for listening, let us know what you think.

Welcome to Reel to Real, hosted by Filmmakers August Aguilar and Blake Hall. In this episode we catch up after dealing with the REAL side of life. We deep dive in recent watches, Blake's gaming progress, the sensitivity with grotesque films, and an in depth appreciation for the Director Martin Scorsese.Thanks for listening, let us know what you think.

Welcome to Reel to Real, hosted by Filmmakers August Aguilar and Blake Hall. In this episode we appreciate how inviting certain movies, books, and video games are as first time and recurring consumers. We take a look at some underrated actors such as Matt Dillion and John Cusack, open up about new film techniques, and reassuring Blake on his new video game journey. Thanks for listening, let us know what you think.

Welcome to Reel to Real, hosted by Filmmakers August Aguilar and Blake Hall. In this episode we tap into the hangout spirit of movies and the balance of light and darkness in themes. We deep dive into some of our favorite actors such as Jack Black, Joaquin Phoenix, and Adam Sandler, and discuss some of challenges and inspirations we have as filmmakers moving forward. Thanks for listening, let us know what you think.

Welcome to Reel to Real, hosted by Director August Aguilar and Director Blake Hall. In this episode we start off the New Year with reflection while Blake is transcending with his new found exploration of the video game world. We discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's film "One Battle After Another" along with many other themes and films recently watched. Thanks for listening, let us know what you think.

Welcome to Reel to Real, hosted by Director August Aguilar and Director Blake Hall. In this episode it is the night before Christmas Eve and we reflect on the joy of Christmas spirit we feel with the movies in the season, along with an in depth discussion about the cinematic masterpiece from Stanley Kubrick, "Eyes Wide Shut". Thanks for listening, let us know what you think.

Welcome to Reel to Real, hosted by Director August Aguilar and Director Blake Hall. In this episode we discuss a wide variety of films recently watched, and the charm of old fashioned movies that we don't seem to get today. Plus a new game is introduced, with Blake Hall having to eliminate Paul Thomas Anderson movies in a tournament like fashioned to determine his all time favorite. Thanks for listening, let us know what you think.

Welcome to Reel to Real, hosted by Director August Aguilar and Director Blake Hall. In this episode, we sit down in the late evening with the Christmas spirit around us discussing a variety of movies and video games that made us who we are and how we perceive them now. Thanks for listening, let us know what you think.

Welcome to Reel to Real, hosted by Director August Aguilar and Director Blake Hall. In this episode, Blake points out all of the artwork in the studio and discusses the idea of what it means to be a "punk" - whatever sense that may be, and how it has inspired us as filmmakers and people we are today. Thanks for listening, let us know what you think.

Welcome to Reel to Real, hosted by Director August Aguilar and Director Blake Hall. In this prologue, we discuss what got us here as filmmakers and how we balance that journey in our everyday lives and motivations, with all the struggles that comes with that also. This is our first episode, let us know what you think.