Reel Film Nerds Podcast

Episode #369: Civil War

By Matt on Wednesday, April 17, 2024

What’s this? Two podcasts back to back in one day? Yes we did! Welcome to our actual podcast for this week, a film that is getting a ton of buzz because of its controversy, Civil War written and directed by Alex Garland and starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, and Stephen McKinley Henderson. Pretty much on topic topics include photojournalism, James Natcheway, and Matt really misses his former career.

For next week we continue our trek to the movie theater with another action/war type film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Henry Cavill and Alan Ritchson. Don’t forget to stay to the end for Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #59. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

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Civil War

Director: Alex Garland

Writer: Alex Garland

Stars Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, and Stephen McKinley Henderson

Release Date: April 12, 2024

Storyline from IMDB

A journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.

Watch the Civil War trailer below.

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Episode #368: Monkey Man

By Matt on Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Hi everybody! We are back after only a week hiatus. We are sorry but Mike Talent had some very important work things to do and had a hard time getting to a theater. This week we chat about Dev Patel’s directorial debut Monkey Man. Additional topics include Alamo Drafthouse, John Wick, and production woes.

For our next podcast (which is available now!) we chat about Alex Garland’s latest controversial film starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, and Stephen McKinley Henderson. Don’t forget to stay to the end for Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #58. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com

Monkey Man

Director: Dev Patel

Writers: Paul Angunawela, John Collee, and Dev Patel

Stars: Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, and Vipin Sharma

Release Date: April 5, 2024

Storyline from IMDB

An anonymous young man unleashes a campaign of vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor and powerless.

Watch the Monkey Man trailer below.

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Episode #367: Tributary – Road House (2024)

By Matt on Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Happy April everyone! Just a quick reminder, YOUR TAXES ARE DUE SOON! You’re welcome. Anyways on with the show. For Podcast #367 Matt, Ma, and Mike chat about the Road House (2024) starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor. Not action packed topics include grass, Swayze plane crash, and another amazing giveaway!

For next week the crew heads to the theaters to check out Monkey Man written, directed, and starring Dev Patel. Don’t forget to stay to the end for Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #57. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com

Road House (2024)

Director: Doug Liman

Writers: Anthony Bagarozzi, Chuck Mondry, R. Lance Hill, and Hilary Henkin

Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Daniela Melchior, Conor McGregor, and Jessica Williams

Release Date: March 21, 2024

Storyline from IMDB

Ex-UFC fighter Dalton takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems.

Watch the Road House (2024) trailer below.

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Episode #366: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

By Matt on Wednesday, March 27, 2024

The last podcast of March is here and we have a great one for ya. Today Mike, Matt, and Ma review Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire starring Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, and Mckenna Grace. Not ghostbusting topics include member berries, Mags come back, and we miss the 80’s.

For next week’s podcast Matt, Mike, and Ma get to the movie they were originally going to watch this week, the reboot of Road House starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor. Don’t forget to stay to the end for Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #56. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Director: Gil Kenan

Writers: Gil Kenan, Jason Reitman, Ivan Reitman, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramis

Stars: Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, and Mckenna Grace

Release Date: March 22, 2024

Storyline from IMDB

When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age.

Watch the Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire trailer below.

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Episode #365: Arthur the King

By Matt on Wednesday, March 20, 2024

It’s another incredible Wednesday which means it’s time for another review and chat by Ma, Matt, and Mike. This week we chat about a family friendly feel good film Arthur the King starring Mark Wahlberg and Simu Liu. Extra topics include another amazing giveaway, Pulp Fiction, and streaming (yes, again).

For next week’s podcast Matt, Mike, and Ma hit the theaters to chat about one of the most anticipated films of 2024, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire starring Mckenna Grace, Annie Potts, Carrie Coon, and Paul Rudd. Don’t forget to stay to the end for Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #55. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com