The Reel Ramble
By Isabel Wright
The Reel RambleNov 14, 2021
The Reel Ramble Season 2 Ep. 5: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and the bittersweetness of the end
Nine years ago, James Gunn introduced the world to the flawed and lovable Guardians of the Galaxy, a group of intergalactic criminals who band together for the greater good of the universe. After almost a decade, the conclusion of the Guardians trilogy has arrived.
In contrast to the seemingly never-ending stream of MCU content, the cast and crew have made it clear that this is the end of the Guardians of the Galaxy as we know them. This film not only marks the end of the original Guardians team, but it is also Gunn's last project within the Marvel Cinematic Universe as he begins his role as the head of the DCU.
For his final episode at Scotscenter, host Izaan Masud discusses Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 and the significance the ending had to his own life.
*Major spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Thank you to everyone who has supported me during my time with Scot Scoop.
Music used:
“roses”-tilak on tape
"Dog Days are Over"-Florence+The Machine
The Reel Ramble Season 2 Ep.4: Horses and Hotels
On this episode of the Reel Ramble, host Isabel Wright discusses one of the newest Jordan Peele horror sci-fi films, "Nope," with Daisy Aguila.
"Nope" follows two siblings caught up in a mix of outer-world phenomena at their ranch and a strange amusement park. The film features Keke Palmer as Emerald and Get Out star Daniel Kaluuya as Haywood Jr.
The featured film on this episode is 2014 Wes Anderson's three-time Academy Award-winning "The Grand Budapest Hotel," featuring a posse of famous actors like Owen Wilson, Saorise Ronan, Willem Dafoe, and Bill Murray. The Grand Budapest hotel follows an unlikely bond between a hotel manager and a lobby boy in a posh hotel intertwined by a murder mystery.
This podcast contains spoilers
Music Used:
Haywood Ranch-Michael Abels
Overture: M. Gustave H - Alexandre Desplat
Social Media/Plugs:
Isabel Wright (Instagram): @isabels.lens
Daisy (Instagram):
@killer_queer_daisy
@dazzlingdaisyfilms
Daisy's Film Youtube Channel: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCB_6_juhHwlQSZJDmF9_B7w/videos
Letterboxd Accounts:
Isabel Wright: @lil1zzyvert
The Reel Ramble Season 2 Ep.3: Tár & Waves
On this episode of the Reel Ramble, host Isabel Wright discusses the new drama film, "Tár," with Jessie Erb.
"Tár" ar follows Lydia Tar, played by Kate Blanchett, in her struggles as a conductor while balancing her complicated family life. Todd Field directs this film, making his comeback fifteen years after his last film.
The featured film on this episode is 2019 A24's "Waves," featuring Taylor Russell as Emily, star Alexa Demie as Alexis, and Sterling K. Brown as Ronald. "Waves" follows a typical Floridian family turned dark after a tragedy concerning their family leads to questions of morality, relationships, and family values.
This podcast contains spoilers
Music Used:
Florida- Frank Ocean
Social Media/Plugs:
Isabel Wright (Instagram): @isabels.lens
Letterboxd Accounts:
Isabel Wright: @lil1zzyvert
Jessie’s: @jessieerb
The Reel Ramble Season 2 Ep.2: Pearly Bling Rings
This podcast series is a film discussion and review of new blockbusters, a new release, and a featured film of the week. On this episode of the Reel Ramble, host Isabel Wright discusses the new A24 film, “Pearl,” with film friend Cam Hurley.
“Pearl” follows Pearl in her small countryside upbringing as a serial killer balancing her family issues and her lifelong goal to make it big in Hollywood. The film stars Mia Goth as Pearl and is directed by Ti West. This film is a thrasher prequel to the horror film X, which came out earlier this year.
The film featured in this episode is "The Bling Ring," which came out in 2013. The film, based on a true story, encapsulates the feeling of being a teen in the 2010s and the thirst for daring adventure. The movie follows a normal teenage friend group, starring Emma Watson and "American Horror Story" actress Taissa Farmiga, in their rampage of clubbing and cleverly robbing and flipping celebrities' homes. The film contains many popular 2010's nostalgia to it including the soundtrack starring M.I.A. and Azealia Banks, and its frequent cameos from popular celebrities like Paris Hilton.
Music Used:
Pearl Main Titles- Tyler Bates, Timothy Williams
Bad Girls- M.I.A.
Social Media/Plugs:
Isabel Wright (Instagram): @isabels.lens
Letterboxd Accounts:
Isabel Wright: @lil1zzyvert
Cam Hurley: @camhurley
The Reel Ramble Season 2 Ep.1: Eternal Sunshine of the Bodies Bodies Bodies
On this episode of the Reel Ramble, host Isabel Wright discusses the new A24 film, “Bodies Bodies Bodies,” with Jake Berman.
“Bodies Bodies Bodies” follows a group of friends that turn a party into a game of literal and metaphorical betrayal and murder. The film stars Amandla Stenberg as Sophie and Pete Davidson as David.
The featured film on this episode is "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," featuring Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey. The film follows Joel Barish as he tries to erase his lover from his memory.
This podcast contains spoilers
Music Used:Theme- John Brion
Social Media/Plugs:Jake Berman (Instagram): @jaketheadore
Isabel Wright (Instagram): @isabels.lens
Letterboxd Accounts:Isabel Wright: @lil1zzyvert
Jake's: @jaketheadore
The Reel Ramble Ep.10: 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' discussion and review
On this episode of the Reel Ramble, host Isabel Wright discusses the new A24 film, “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” with Matthew Korn and Leo McBrian.
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” follows Evelyn as she battles interdimensional evils, different realities, and repairs her relationships with her family.
The film stars Michelle Yeoh as Evelyn, Jamie Lee Curtis as Deirdre, and Ke Huy Quan as Waymond. The score features artists like Son Lux and Mitski
Music Used:roses-tilak on tape
This Is A Life-Son Lux, Mitski, David Byrne
a free solange type beat-brokebwoy
Social Media/Plugs:Leo McBrian: Say hi to him in the halls and he might say hi back
Isabel Wright (Instagram): @isabels.lens
Letterboxd Accounts:Isabel Wright: @lil1zzyvert
Slay Everyday-Ellie Symons
The Reel Ramble Ep. 9: ‘The Batman’ discussion and review
On this episode of the Reel Ramble, hosts Izaan Masud and Isabel Wright discuss the new adaptation of Batman, "The Batman," with Dylan Lobo, a junior at Carmlont.
"The Batman" follows Bruce Wayne as he sets out to stop The Riddler, and ends up uncovering the corruption within Gotham City.
The film stars Robert Pattinson as Batman, Paul Dano as The Riddler, Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman, Jeffrey Wright as Jim Gordon, Colin Ferrel as The Penguin, Andy Serkis as Alfred, and John Turturro as Carmine Falcone
Music Used:
The Batman-Michael Giacchino
Catwoman-Michael Giacchino
The Riddler-Michael Giacchino
Something in the Way-Nirvana
Social Media:
Dylan's Instagram: @_dylanlobo
Letterboxd Accounts:Isabel Wright: @lil1zzyvert
Izaan Masud: @izaan_idk
Slay Everyday-Ellie Symons
The Reel Ramble Ep. 8: 'Euphoria' Season 2 discussion and review
On this episode of The Reel Ramble, hosts Izaan Masud and Isabel Wright discuss the second season of the hit show "Euphoria" with their guest Cole Willis, a junior at Booker T. Washington High School in Dallas, Texas.
"Euphoria" follows an ensemble of teenagers at East Highland High School as they deal with the issues of sex, drug addiction, and mental illness.
"Euphoria" Season 2 streams on HBO Max and stars Zendaya as Rue Bennet, Sydney Sweeney as Cassie Howard, Hunter Schafer as Jules Vaughn, Jacob Elordi as Nate Jacobs, Alexa Demie as Maddy Perez, Maude Apatow as Lexi Howard, Angus Cloud as Fezco, Javon Walton as Ashtray, Dominic Fike as Elliott, Storm Reid as Gia Bennet, and features cameos of Barbie Ferreira as Kat Hernandez and Algee Smith as Chris McKay. The show was created by Sam Levinson.
Music Used:All For Us-Labrinth and Zendaya
U could tëll-Yeat
Cole's Social Media:@colesrooms
Letterboxd Accounts:Isabel Wright: @lil1zzyvert
Izaan Masud: @izaan_idk
"Slay everyday"-Ellie Symons
The Reel Ramble x Dear Dumb Diary Ep. 7: The Stranger Perks of the Mid90s
Coming-of-age movies have captured the minds of moviegoers for decades. Audiences often resonate with the stories of teenagers dealing with issues they went through at that age, or are going through in their own lives. The genre has produced some of the best movies and TV shows ever made
For this special crossover episode, the hosts 0f The Reel Ramble and Dear Dumb Diary talk about some of their favorite coming-of-age movies and TV shows.
Host of Dear Dumb Diary Anoushka Mekerira talks about the movie "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" based on the book of the same name. The host of The Reel Ramble Isabel Wright speaks on "Mid90s" and how it changed her life. Finally, the other host of the Reel Ramble Izaan Masud discusses the hit show "Stranger Things."
The Reel Ramble Ep. 6: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ discussion and review
On this episode of The Reel Ramble, hosts Izaan Masud and Isabel Wright Wright review the highly anticipated film "Spider-Man: No Way Home" with their guest Quinn Mansfield, a junior at Carlmont.
"Spider-Man: No Way Home" follows Peter Parker, as he faces multiversal foes after his identity was revealed by Mysterio in "Far From Home."
"Spider-Man: No Way Home" stars Tom Holland as Peter Parker, Alfred Molina as Dr. Octopus, Willem Dafoe as the Green Goblin, Jamie Foxx as Electro, Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Strange, Zendaya as Michelle Jone, Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds, and Marissa Tomei as Aunt May.
Music Used:Peter Parker Picked a Perilously Precarious Profession- Michael Giacchino
“roses”-tilak on tape
a free solange type beat-brokebwoy
Quinn's Social Media:Quinn's Instagram: @quinn.j.m
Letterboxd Accounts:Isabel Wright: @lil1zzyvert
Izaan Masud: @izaan_idk
The Reel Ramble Ep 5: 'Last Night in Soho' discussion and review
On this episode of The Reel Ramble, hosts Izaan Masud and Isabel Wright review the new Edgar Wright film "Last Night in Soho," with their guests, Ellie Symons, a freshman in Florida, and Reid Ackerman, a junior in Dallas.
"Last Night in Soho" is directed by Edgar Wright and stars Anya Taylor Joy, Thomasin Mackenzie, Matt Smith, Diana Rigg, Oliver Phelps, and Michael Ajao.
"Last Night in Soho" follows Ellie (Thomasin Mackenzie), an aspiring fashion designer that romanticizes the 1960s and relives the glamorous life of an actress from the 60s named Sandy (Anya Taylor Joy), in her dreams.
Music Used:
"roses"-tilak on tape
a free solange type beat-brokebwoy
Social Media:
Reid's Filmmaking Collective: @potassiumproductions
Ellie's Twitter: @jewsforkanye
Letterboxd Accounts:
Isabel Wright: @lil1zzyvert
Izaan Masud: @izaan_idk
#DONDER
The Reel Ramble Ep. 4: 'Dune' discussion and review
On this episode of The Reel Ramble, hosts Izaan Masud and Isabel Wright review the adaptation of the Frank Herbert classic, "Dune," with a friend of the show Brooks Mitchell, a sophomore in Dallas.
"Dune" is directed by Denis Villeneuve and stars Timothee Chalamet as Paul Atreides, Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica, Oscar Isaac as Leto Atreides, Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck, Jason Momoa as Duncan Idaho, Dave Bautista as Glossu Rabban, and Zendaya as Chani.
"Dune" is the story of Paul Atreides as he progresses from the heir to the Atreides clan to the chosen one and the leader of the Fremen.
Music Used:"roses"-tilak on tape
Dreams of Arrakis-Hans Zimmer
a free solange type beat-brokebwoy
Letterboxd Accounts:Isabel Wright: @lil1zzyvert
Izaan Masud: @izaan_idk
Follow Brook's Instagram: @brooksmitchellll
Thanks for listening:)
The Reel Ramble Ep 3: 'Squid Game' discussion and review
On this episode of The Reel Ramble, hosts Izaan Masud and Isabel Wright review the viral K-Drama, "Squid Game," with their guest Nick Wacha, a junior at Carlmont.
In the second half of the episode, they discuss whether or not they would survive the different squid games and argue about how long they would last.
"Squid Game" follows Gi-Hun and 455 other contestants deeply in debt who compete in childhood games for 45 billion won, or $37 million. However, the consequence of losing these games is death.
Music Used:"roses"-tilak on tape
Pink Soldiers-Jung Jae-il
a free solange type beat-brokebwoy
Follow Nick's Twitter: @czech_corn
Letterboxd Accounts:Isabel Wright: @lil1zzyvert
Izaan Masud: @izaan_idk
Thanks for listening:)
The Reel Ramble Ep 2: 'Shang Chi' review and 'There Will Be Blood' discussion
In this episode of The Reel Ramble, Izaan Masud and Isabel Wright give their thoughts on the new Marvel film, "Shang Chi." They talk about their feelings about the movie and its outstanding performance at the box office.
"Shang Chi" follows the title character on his quest to defeat the 10 Rings terrorist organization led by his father.
In the second half, their guest Connor Chatterjee, a junior at Bellarmine High School and friend of Masud and Wright, comes to talk about his favorite movie, "There Will Be Blood," directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
"There Will Be Blood," follows Daniel Plainview and his loss of his friends, family, and humanity while trying to profit off of an oil rig in California.
Music:
"roses"-tilak on tape
"Cosmic Outro"-Stoic Beats
Check out Connor's business Uniart!
Letterboxd Accounts:
Isabel Wright: @lil1zzyvert
Izaan Masud: @izaan_idk
Thanks for listening:)
The Reel Ramble Ep. 1: "The Suicide Squad" review and "Inglourious Basterds" discussion
In this episode of The Reel Ramble, Izaan Masud and Isabel Wright give their thoughts on James Gunn's new film, "The Suicide Squad." They talk about their feelings about the movie, and its unfortunate performance at the box office.
In the second half, their guest MJ Valdes comes on the show to talk about her favorite movie, "Inglourious Basterds," directed by Quintin Tarantino.
Check out MJ's youtube channel here!
Letterboxd Accounts:
Isabel Wright: @lil1zzyvert
Izaan Masud: @izaan_idk
MJ's: @mjvaldes