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Reel Original

By David V

Coming to you LIVE (via edited recording so not live at all) out of Columbus, Ohio... a revolving group of friends discuss a different movie every episode. Spoiler warning issued, and tangents welcomed.

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Ep 31: The Midnight Sky

Reel OriginalJan 11, 2021

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Ep 40: Army Of The Dead

Ep 40: Army Of The Dead

Manny and Treb return to complain about Zack Snyder's God-awful Army Of The Dead.  We have a therapeutic venting session for an hour and still don't cover all the things wrong with this movie.  Hopefully Netflix brings us some better movies in the future.


Next up will be Without Remorse, available on Amazon Prime streaming.

Jun 21, 202101:04:28
Ep 39: Blade Runner 2049

Ep 39: Blade Runner 2049

Replicants Ricardo and Hannah join me in discussing Blade Runner 2049. We have a blast dissecting the grimy Noire.


Join us next week for another episode where Reel Original tackles Nightcrawler!

Mar 16, 202141:19
Ep 38: The Vast Of Night

Ep 38: The Vast Of Night

Kelsey and Treb don tinfoil hats to discuss Andrew Patterson's first directorial outing with me.  We're all excited to see what Patterson comes up with next. We had a blast recording, and we hope you have a blast listening.


Kelsey's store can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShopWafflability/


Next week Blade Runner 2049 is up for discussion with Ricardo and Hannah.

Mar 08, 202124:48
Ep 37: 50 First Dates

Ep 37: 50 First Dates

Aloha from Reel Original veterans Dave, Suzanne, and Sterling! We dive into the complicated history of Adam Sandler movies,  Drew Barrymore's wilder times, and even a little of Britney Spears' conservatorship. We have a blast discussing this misfire of a movie and can't wait to do it again. 


Next week we're taking a break off, but the week after I'll be discussing Vast Of Night with Kelsey and Treb. 

Feb 22, 202135:52
Ep 36: Blade Runner

Ep 36: Blade Runner

Replicants Rico, Hannah, and myself bond together to tackle this sci fi classic.  Grab your philosophy 101 textbooks and a comfy chair, this one's a long one.  


Please give the podcast a rating if you're able to! It helps us stay off of the Blade Runners' radar.


Next week we'll be discussing Adam Sandler's 50 First Dates.

Feb 15, 202101:03:46
Ep 35: Guns Akimbo

Ep 35: Guns Akimbo

Recurring podcast superstar siblings Kelsey & Treb join in on the fun of discussing a film. Jason Lei Howden and Daniel Radcliffe bring us Guns Akimbo, with recurring podcast favorite actor Samara Weaving.  If you enjoy the episode please give us a share on social media!


Next week will be a favorite of mine, Blade Runner. Senior correspondent Ricardo and Junior correspondent Hannah will be listening to me gush about the movie.

Feb 08, 202138:48
Ep 34: Sound Of Metal

Ep 34: Sound Of Metal

Guests Taylor and Noah return to discuss the Amazon exclusive Sound Of Metal with me.  We have a great time discussing the interesting character study.  


Next week Kelsey/Treb return to discuss Guns Akimbo!  pew pew pew

Feb 01, 202148:48
Ep 33: I Am Mother

Ep 33: I Am Mother

Join Sterling, Suzanne, and myself to discuss a movie we have labeled "10 times better than Tenant."  It's a blast of a movie and we enjoyed discussing it.


VFX artists react to I Am Mother: https://youtu.be/erY_8JRgUiI?t=186


Next week Taylor and Noah return to discuss The Sound Of Metal with me.  Please share the podcast on social media if you're willing to!

Jan 25, 202136:41
Ep 32: Hunt For The Wilderpeople

Ep 32: Hunt For The Wilderpeople

Veteran Ricardo and first time guest Hannah join me in the bush to discuss Taika Waititi's excellent Hunt For The Wilderpeople.  There's a lot to praise, unpack, and enjoy from this film. 

All movie audio is from Hunt For The Wilderpeople or The Stupids.  Lindsay Ellis' referenced excellent Youtube trilogy of episodes discussing The Hobbit and it's impact on New Zealand can be started at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTRUQ-RKfUs

Next week will be I Am Mother with veterans Sterling and Suzanne!

Jan 18, 202147:38
Ep 31: The Midnight Sky

Ep 31: The Midnight Sky

Kelsey and Treb join me in an escape pod as we jettison away from this Netflix Exclusive from George Clooney.   We have a great time figuring out what didn't work about this movie.


Join us next week on Jan 18 where I'll have friends on to discuss Taika Waititi's Hunt For The Wilderpeople.

Jan 11, 202130:46
Jingle Jangle

Jingle Jangle

Suz and Sterling help me discuss Jingle Jangle in what was a very fun Netflix Exclusive.  Next up is Midnight Sky, a George Clooney project from Netflix.  

Dec 28, 202032:07
Jingle All The Way

Jingle All The Way

Ricardo and Nate join me to discuss one of our favorite Christmas movies. WHERE IS YOUR CHRISTMAS SPIRIT?!?


Next week will be Suz and Sterling joining me for Netflix' new Christmas musical Jingle Jangle.

Dec 21, 202031:58
Krampus

Krampus

Kelsey, Treb, and I discuss the Christmas horror comedy Krampus.  Be good this year boys and girls!  


Next up will be Jingle All The Way with Nate and Ricardo 12/21/2020.

Dec 14, 202034:05
Handsome

Handsome

Suz, Sterling, and I slog through a Netflix exclusive nobody's ever heard of for our audience. You've never heard of the movie, and there's good reason for that.  

Next episode we publish will be Krampus on 12/14/2020 as we're returning to our Monday timeslot.

Dec 02, 202029:03
Thankskilling & Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Thankskilling & Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Ricardo, Nate, and Dave deliver a Thanksgiving gift to our beloved audience.  Be safe everyone.

Nov 25, 202001:00:09
What Dreams May Come

What Dreams May Come

Kelsey, Treb, and I had to watch Robin Williams' awful film What Dreams May Come for this podcast episode.  What kind of hellacious world would drive us to do such a thing? Blame Treb this week on Reel Original.  Am I dead? Is this hell?


Next episode will be a groovy double feature of Thankskilling &  Planes, Trains and Automobiles with Ricardo and Nate.

Nov 19, 202047:35
Enola

Enola

Veteran detectives Sterling and Suz discuss the Netflix Exclusive with me, and we use all the clues around us to solve the mystery of what works and what doesn't.


We're taking a week off from publishing and then Kelsey, Treb, and I will be back on 11/18/20 with Robin Williams' Oscar-winning movie What Dreams May Come (1998).

Nov 04, 202034:53
The Babysitter

The Babysitter

Nate and Ricardo come over for a groovy seance. They don't have the best taste in movies but we have a fun time talking about The Babysitter.  Not to be confused with The Babysitters Club or A Babysitter's Guide To Monster Hunting.


Correction: Daredevil was not a 90s movie, as it hit theaters in 2003.

Oct 28, 202050:21
Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice

Noah and Taylor try our best to keep our wits as we discuss the bio-exorcist Beetlejuice.


Corrections: the Beetlejuice show intro WAS composed by Danny Elfman, and the show aired on ABC/Fox- not Cartoon Network.


Next episode we'll be switching to a Wednesday publish date henceforth for Netflix's The Babysitter!

Oct 19, 202039:27
Da 5 Bloods

Da 5 Bloods

Treb, Kelsey, and I put on our dirtiest fatigues to discuss Spike Lee's divisive Netlfix original. Lots of debates and laughs are had along the way. Next episode will be Beetlejuice!
Oct 12, 202038:34
Spiderman 3

Spiderman 3

Taylor and Noah squeeze into their superhero suits to help me figure out my feelings for Sam Raimi's Spiderman 3.  Conversations veer into space nazis, WW1, ghost walks, terrible butlers, and so much more. You don't want to miss this one!


We'll be taking a week off after this episode, and we'll be back 10/12 to discuss Spike Lee's Da Five Bloods. 

Sep 28, 202059:46
The Devil All The Time

The Devil All The Time

Ricardo and Nate join me to discuss the new Netflix Exclusive The Devil All The Time starting handsome non-Ohioans Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson.

Also a correction on this episode: I mentioned Longmire is filmed in Oregon, when in fact it is filmed mostly in New Mexico.

Next week is Spiderman 3! Remember Spiderman 3? Taylor, Noah, and I sure remember it.
Sep 21, 202038:09
I'm Thinking Of Ending Things

I'm Thinking Of Ending Things

Suzanne and Sterling grace the podcast once more with their dulcet tones to discuss Charlie Kaufman's I'm Thinking Of Ending Things.  It's a brainbuster of a film and we try to parse  what we watched.  


Next week is The Devil All The Time with Recordo and Nate.

Sep 14, 202040:13
Labor Day

Labor Day

Ho ho ho, Merry Labor Day! Siblings Kelsey and Trebor join me to discuss the Kate Winslet / Josh Brolin suspense movie Labor Day.  


Next week we should be publishing episode on the Netflix exclusive "I'm Thinking Of Ending Things" with Suzanne and Sterling.

Sep 07, 202034:55
Over The Top

Over The Top

Nate and Ricardo don their tightest tanktops for a sweaty conversation about what may very well be the worlds best movie filmed in the 80s about arm wrestling.  I should probably specify that Stallone did NOT threaten us in regards to our conversation and we all think he's a super groovy guy. 

Some information about the Over The Top toy lineup: http://www.lostentertainment.org/2014/05/toys-over-top-action-figures.html 

Next episode will be published on Labor Day 9/6/2020, and the movie will conveniently also be "Labor Day" which is free on Tubi.

Aug 24, 202046:29
Knives Out

Knives Out

Suz, Sterling, and I discuss Rian Johnson's future classic Knives Out.  Along the way we make references to some Edgar Wright movies, Tomb Raider (2001), Logan Lucky, the James Bond movies, some Star Wars movies, and more.


We enjoy discussing the plot of Knives Out while entertaining the idea of a possible sequel.


Aug 17, 202042:32
Mr. Right

Mr. Right

Manny and Garrett help me discuss and comprehend Mr. Right.  Will I ever find my Mr. Right? Let's find out together.  


Next week is Knives Out with Suz and Sterling!

Aug 10, 202045:15
What If

What If

Treb picks What If for him, Kelsey, and I to discuss.  It's a wild time and we have a blast. Blade Runner 2049, Tully, Scrotal Recall, Terminator Dark Fate, Mother!, Star Trek TNG, and the video game Life Is Strange all come up as we discuss the film.


Next week is Mr. Right!

Aug 03, 202026:08
Ex Machina
Jul 27, 202043:44
Snowpiercer

Snowpiercer

Suzanne and Sterling guest star in their first podcast episode about the excellent Bong Joon Ho film Snowpiercer.  Will our conversation get derailed? Will we stay on track? Can we engineer a good ending to the episode?  Listen to find out all this and more.

Jul 20, 202050:39
Uncle Sam

Uncle Sam

Kelsey and Treb add another punch to their Reel Original loyalty cards by discussing the July 4th "classic" Uncle Sam.

Jul 06, 202033:35
The Voices / Swiss Army Man

The Voices / Swiss Army Man

Reel Original veterans Ricardo and Nathaniel come together to discuss our first double-bill episode, concepted and brought to you by the venerable Nathaniel.  

Jun 29, 202001:07:09
Kate & Leopold

Kate & Leopold

Returning guests Kelsey and Treb discuss the romcom Kate & Leopold with me.

Jun 08, 202043:01
Velvet Buzzsaw

Velvet Buzzsaw

Nathaniel and Ricardo have a lovely conversation about the Netflix exclusive Velvet Buzzsaw with me, David.  THE David.

Jun 01, 202042:26
Set It Up

Set It Up

My friends Carly and Dylan introduce me to the world of romcoms with.... mixed results. Spoilers for Set It Up, John Wick, Rise Of Skywalker, and FDR American Badass. We say the phrase 'romcom' 20,059 times in this episode, and I accidentally use about half the episode ranting about Rent.

May 18, 202046:46
Showgirls

Showgirls

Ben, Kelsey, and I dive into the depths of Showgirls and explore it's every nook and cranny.  

May 11, 202052:08
Fractured

Fractured

Nate and Ricardo help me figure out what's going on with Netflix' exclusive Fractured.  A great conversation, and a fun podcast to record. I hope you enjoy.

May 04, 202036:48
Mute

Mute

It was a one vs. two in this podcast, but I feel I held my ground well against Manny and Jarrett.  In this podcast we discuss Duncan Jones' movie Mute and how it made us feel (or didn't feel).

Apr 27, 202051:53
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

Guests Sarah and Andy join me to discuss the Coen Bros' "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs" and we have a great time along the way.

Apr 20, 202001:10:56
Bright

Bright

Guests Kelsey, Trebor, and I discuss the 2017 Netflix exclusive movie Bright.  Insults, debates, epiphanies,  puns...  what more could you want in a podcast?

Apr 06, 202034:58