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Run the Reel

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  1. 171

    Point Break (1991)

    It's the next entry in our summer blockbuster category and we're keeping the Keanu train rolling! This week we're talking about Point Break. Is this premise too ridiculous? Will it take our hosts to the extremes?! Tune in to find out!

  2. 170

    Speed

    We're moving at high speeds into our newest category. We're talking about summer blockbusters and the first film on the docket is Speed! Will this movie stay above the speed limit the whole way through, or will it crash and burn?! Tune in to find out!

  3. 169

    Ran (1985)

    It's the grand finale of our Kurosawa category! We're talking about Ran. Is this the pinnacle of his work? Does it get too repetitive at times?! Tune in to find out!

  4. 168

    Throne of Blood

    This week we're discussing Throne of Blood! Is this movie fated to be a classic, or will it fall to its own ambitions?! Tune in to found out!

  5. 167

    Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams

    We started with a Kurosawa classic, but now we're jumping ahead to a film much later in his career. We're discussing Akira Kurosawa's Dreams! Does this have as much impact as some of his earlier films? Will the anthology format help or hinder it?! Tune in to find out!

  6. 166

    Seven Samurai

    A new category as begun. We're taking a look at Akira Kurosawa's work this time around! First on the list is perhaps his most influential film, Seven Samurai. Is this a masterpiece of cinema, or is it just a little too long for its own good? Tune in to find out!

  7. 165

    The Batman

    We're putting on our detective hats for a one-off review this week. We're talking about the newest DC film, The Batman!  Is this movie too dark and brooding for our hosts? How does it compare to other cinematic Batman entries?! Tune in to find out!

  8. 164

    Boogie Nights

    We just couldn't help ourselves. We had to cover at least one more Paul Thomas Anderson movie. What better one to pick than Boogie Nights? Is this the pinnacle of his filmography? Will the subject matter turn our hosts away?! Tune in to find out!

  9. 163

    There Will Be Blood

    This week we're talking about a very highly acclaimed film. It's There Will Be Blood! Does this movie deserve all the praise? Do we think this is Paul Thomas Anderson's best work?! Tune in to find out! 

  10. 162

    Inherent Vice

    It's time for some more Paul Thomas Anderson! This week we're discussing Inherent Vice. Is this film too convoluted for our hosts, or will they be able to go along for this trippy ride? Tune in to find out!

  11. 161

    The Master

    It's the second movie in our Paul Thomas Anderson series! We're talking about the Master. Will this movie make our hosts too uncomfortable, or will it keep us invested despite its edges? Tune in to find out!

  12. 160

    Punch-Drunk Love

    We're back from our break with a whole new category! We're going to be covering some Paul Thomas Anderson movies. First on the list is Punch-Drunk Love. Is Adam Sandler a good fit for his role? Is this movie just a little to weird?! Tune in to find out!

  13. 159

    Deep Blue Sea 3

    It's the final movie in our shark category. Who would have guessed we'd end up here? We're talking about about Deep Blue Sea 3! Could this possibly be the best of the franchise? Did we really need a third movie after such a mediocre second film?! Tune in to find out!

  14. 158

    Deep Blue Sea 2

    We're diving deeper than we ever expected to. We're talking about Deep Blue Sea 2! Did the first movie really need a sequel? Is this a cheap cash grab, or something more?! Tune in to find out!

  15. 157

    Deep Blue Sea

    We're still wading through our shark movie category. This week we're talking about Deep Blue Sea! Does this deserve to be highly regarded in the rankings of shark cinema? Is it cheesy fun, or is it a slog?! Tune in to find out!

  16. 156

    The Meg

    We're diving into the ocean this week to start a new category. We're talking shark movies! What better way to start than with the biggest shark of them all.. The Meg! Is this movie brainless fun, or does it try to be something more?! Tune in to find out!

  17. 155

    2001: A Space Odyssey

    It's the finale of our classic sci-fi, and we're talking about a big one. It's 2001: A Space Odyssey! Is this movie the pinnacle of science fiction? Can our hosts decipher the mystery of the monolith?! Tune in to find out!

  18. 154

    The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)

    It's time for some more classic sci-fi. We're talking about The Day the Earth Stood Still! Will this movie hold up well to a modern lens? Does it explore its themes and ideas in an efficient way?! Tune in to find out!

  19. 153

    Logan’s Run

    We're trekking on through our classic sci-fi series. We're talking about Logan's Run! Does this film deserve its classic status? Will we be left with more questions than answers?! Tune in to find out!

  20. 152

    Stalker

    We're starting a new category! It's time to cover some classic sci-fi movies. First up, we're talking about Stalker. Will this movie grant our hosts' deepest desires? Tune in to find out!

  21. 151

    The Lair of the White Worm

    It's the final entry in our treat yourself category! It's Foxx's pick with The Lair of the White Worm. Is the lore of this mysterious worm too confusing? Is this a hilarious romp, or a bit too much for our hosts?! Tune in to find out!

  22. 150

    Dragon Ball Super: Broly

    We're treating ourselves again, and this week it's Terry's pick! We're talking about Dragon Ball Super: Broly! Is this movie approachable to non-dragon ball fans? Is the action really that outstanding? Who's our favorite Dragon Ball characters?! Tune in to find out!

  23. 149

    The Double Life of Véronique

    This week we're seeing double! It's Mike's pick, and we're talking about The Double Life of Véronique. Does this film make any sense to our hosts? Is it beautiful or frustrating?! Tune in to find out!

  24. 148

    Kill!

    We're treating ourselves to some movies for our new series. We're picking whatever we want! Dan's pick is this week. We're talking about Kill! Is this a solid satire of the samurai genre? Does the plot get too convoluted to follow?! Tune in to find out!

  25. 147

    Jingle All the Way 2

    It's the holiday sequel none of us knew existed... we're talking about Jingle All the Way 2! Will this film fill our hosts with holiday cheer or holiday jeer? Tune in to find out!

  26. 146

    Jingle All The Way

    We're getting deeper into the holiday season, so why not cover some more Christmas movies? We're talking about Jingle All The Way! Does this film has what it takes to be a holiday classic?! Tune in to find out!

  27. 145

    The Green Knight

    We're treating ourselves a little bit this week. We're covering our most anticipated film of the year, and just in in time for the holidays. We're talking about The Green Knight! Is it too ambiguous for its own good? Does it explore its themes well or will it leave our hosts disappointed?! Tune in to find out!

  28. 144

    Dragonball Evolution

    It's the final entry in our hunt for some bad movies. We're talking about Dragonball Evolution! Is this a faithful adaption of the original manga? Will it anger the Dragonball fan in you? What movie in this series comes out on top as the best?! Tune in to find out!

  29. 143

    Mortal Kombat: Annihilation

    We're still diving into the Junk yard to find some iffy movies. We're taking a blast to the past with Mortal Kombat: Annihilation! Will this movie completely fail to live up to the video game it's based on? Is there any enjoyment to be had here at all?! Tune in to find out!

  30. 142

    American Psycho II: All American Girl

    It's finally here... the movie often touted by some of our hosts as the worst movie they've ever seen. We're talking about American Psycho II: All American Girl. Is it as bad as we remember? Are we judging it too harshly? What makes a bad movie "good"?! Tune in to find out!

  31. 141

    Man-Thing

    We're back and we've started a new category! We're digging around the junk yard to find some iffy movies to talk about. Our first pick brings us to the farthest edges of the Marvel universe. We're talking about Man-Thing! Will our hosts find any enjoyment with this romp in the swamp, or will they burn at the Man-Things touch?! Tune in to find out!

  32. 140

    Malignant

    It's our Halloween special! As the chosen King of Halloween, Mike picked Malignant for discussion. Is this movie just over the top ridiculousness? Does it take itself too seriously? Is it just dumb?! Tune in to find out! 

  33. 139

    Opera

    It's another slasher movie for the Halloween season, and this time it's kind of, sort of, a more traditional slasher. We're talking about Dario Argento's Opera! Will this film be hailed as another classic in Argento's filmography? Will its issues prove too much to bare?! And finally, which host will come out on top and be crowned "The King of Halloween"?! Tune in to find out!

  34. 138

    April Fool‘s Day

    We're on a roll with our slasher series, and we're covering yet another untraditional one. We're talking about April Fool's Day! Will this film pull one to many tricks on our hosts?! Tune in to find out!

  35. 137

    Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night 2

    It's the second entry in our Slasher category. We're talking about Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night 2! Will this off-the-wall movie fit into the traditional slasher genre? Does it rip off too many concepts to stand strong on its own?! Tune in to find out!

  36. 136

    Cabin in the Woods

    October is finally here! That means we're covering some horror films. Specifically, we're talking slashers. First up is Cabin in the Woods! Do we actually consider this a slasher film? Is the horror as good as the comedy?! Tune in to find out!

  37. 135

    Enter the Dragon

    We're ending our martial arts series with a classic. We're talking about Enter the Dragon! Is this the pinnacle of martial arts? Is it as legendary as we remembered?! Tune in to find out!

  38. 134

    Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior

    It's round three of our martial arts category. We're going back to the early 2000's with Ong Bak: Muay Thai Warrior! How will this film hold up compared to it's more modern competition? Is Tony Jaa truly a god among men?! Tune in to find out!

  39. 133

    The Night Comes For Us

    It's the second entry in our martial arts category! We're talking about The Night Comes for Us. Is this movie a non-stop thrill ride? Could there be too much blood and gore?! Tune in to find out!

  40. 132

    Man of Tai Chi

    This week we're putting up our dukes with a whole new category. We're talking martial arts movies! First up, is Man of Tai Chi. Will Keanu Reeves' directorial debut prove to be a hit?! Tune in to find out!

  41. 131

    Ford v Ferrari

    It's the final entry in our car movie category. We're celebrating our final lap by talking about Ford v Ferrari! Can this biopic capture the feeling of being behind the wheel? Will it make our hosts care about this historic event?! Tune in to find out!

  42. 130

    Duel (1971)

    We're taking another lap in our car movie category. This week, we're talking about Duel! Is this a thrill ride from beginning to end? Will our hosts duel over the pacing of this film?! Tune in to find out!

  43. 129

    Drive

    It's the second entry in our car movie category. This time we're talking about the critically acclaimed film, Drive! Mike has stated his love for this movie but will the others feel the same? Does this film have more to it than it's colorful style?! Tune in to find out!

  44. 128

    Fast & Furious

    This week we're shifting gears. A new category has begun... and the subject is cars! First up is the fourth entry into the Fast franchise. We're talking about Fast & Furious! Is this film filled with full-throttle action or will it fall below the legal speed limit?! Tune in to find out!

  45. 127

    Ju-On: The Grudge

    It's the final entry in our Japanese horror series and this time we're covering one the biggest of them all. We're talking about Ju-on: The Grudge! Does this movie's non-linear story impress or confuse? Will these ghosts haunt our hosts for days to come?! Tune in to find out

  46. 126

    Audition

    It's the third entry in our Japanese horror category. This week we're discussing Audition! Is this film masterfully crafted, or just confusing? Is it as disturbing as our hosts expected?! Tune in to find out!

  47. 125

    Kwaidan

    We're going back in time for the next entry in our Japanese horror category. We're covering Kwaidan! Can this anthology hold up to the test of time? Will our hosts be haunted by these four different ghost stories?! Tune in to find out!

  48. 124

    Uzumaki (2000)

    We're back from our hiatus and we're starting a new category. We're gonna cover some Japanese horror films! First up, we're talking about the live action, manga adaptation, Uzumaki! Will our hosts find themselves obsessing over this strange film?! Tune in to find out!

  49. 123

    Deep Rising

    It's the final entry in our water movie category! We're doing a deep pull and talking about Deep Rising. How does this movie compare to some of Stephen Sommers other works? Will it rise the ranks of the water movies we've seen?! Tune in to find out!

  50. 122

    Aquaman

    We've been searching for a hero during our water movie category. Could this be the movie to save the day?! We're covering Aquaman! Can it float above our hosts expectations?! Tune in to find out!

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Verbal hijinks ensue when 4 unlikely strangers meet at the nexus of a new film genre on a semi-serialized, weekly bas

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