Reel Phonies

65 - Once Upon A Time...in Hollywood

After 9 previous efforts (or 8 if you count like Tarantino does), acclaimed and accomplished film director Quentin Tarantino is finally making a movie about the thing he is most passionate about...making movies. We break down this strange intersection of fictional comedy, Hollywood homage, and real-life horror, try understand what possessed Tarantino to tell this specific story, and see how it stacks up against the rest of his imposing body of work (and also Transformers). If you like Tarantino, it would be hard for you not to see this movie regardless of our opinions. If you don't like Tarantino, who are you and how did you get this number?

64 - Comic-Con 2019!

It was a whirlwind weekend over in San Diego as the world's biggest collection of nerds and producers of nerdy delights gathered together to collectively freak out about upcoming projects. In this Comic-Con super-episode, we're talking about everything that's worth talking about from Top Gun to Terminator, that super creepy Cats movie, Star Trek, The Walking Dead, IT, Watchmen, The Witcher, Superman, Young Justice. And that's not even counting all the amazing things Marvel dropped on us this weekend! This past Saturday, Marvel gave us the first peek at Phase 4 of the MCU and a few additional surprises beyond that! It's a lot of stuff! Stop wasting your time reading this blurb and start the episode already!

63.5 - Stranger Things and Neon Genesis Evangelion

This week we're bringing you a bit of a minisode to deliver our takes on two very popular and divisive Netflix shows: Stranger Things Season 3, the third season of one of the most popular non-cable shows ever, and Neon Genesis Evangelion, a controversial but irrefutably bold and influential anime recently reintroduced to streaming audiences. Strong feelings abound as we have discuss what did happen, what didn't happen, and what should have happened. 

63 - Spider-Man: Far From Home

Wait, there's another Spider-Man movie? Is it still that guy from Seabiscuit? This week we're taking on Spider-Man: Far From Home where Peter Parker is, you guessed it, far from home. He learns about love and courage and the great power of responsibility while fighting an emergent evil and making a new, mysterious ally against the backdrop of some of Europe's great vistas. We're digging into our in-depth analysis, where this movie fits into the greater Marvel Universe, and how it stacks up against the most mediocre movie ever made, Michael Bay's Transformers.

Hollywood Scuttlebutt - Game of Thrones Prequel, Mulan Trailer, Ariel Casting Controversy

Join us this week as we break down the latest Hollywood news and rumors including new information on the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel series, the first trailer for Disney's live-action Mulan adaption, and the dumb internet controversy about the Ariel casting for the live-action Little Mermaid.

62 - Original Spider-Mans (1, 2, & 3)

Join us as we take you all the way back to 2002 when Nickelback was at the top of the Billboard 100 and the superhero blockbuster craze had not yet swept the nation. This is when the unlikely duo of cult horror director Sam Raimi and man-baby-faced actor Tobey Maguire would strike box office gold and capture the hearts and imaginations of the world. Almost 2 decades later, we're breaking into the archives to see how this influential superhero trilogy stands the test of time.

Hollywood Scuttlebutt - Jumanji 2 Trailer, Charlie's Angels Reboot, Sandman Netflix Series

 Join us this week as we break down the latest Hollywood news and rumors including the trailer for the upcoming Jumanji sequel, a new Charlie's Angels reboot starring Kristen Stewart and Naomi Scott, and Netflix's two upcoming television projects: The Witcher and Neil Gaiman's The Sandman.

61 - The Manly, Very Masculine Man's Guide to Rom-Coms

This week we're harnessing our combined virility to tackle a genre that probably deserves a little more credit than it gets, Romantic Comedies. We'll break down why the genre gets a bit of a bad rap, explore what makes a Rom-Com a Rom-Com, and share some standouts and personal favorites that could turn even the staunchest opponent around. Be warned: the sheer amount of testosterone is this episode is known to cause spontaneous beard growth and a deeper appreciation for fine carpentry.

Hollywood Scuttlebutt - Matrix Sequel, Stephen King's The Stand Adaptation, Spielberg's West Side Story

Join us this week as we break down the latest Hollywood news and rumors including a potential Matrix sequel in the works with the Wachowski's involvement, A TV adaptation of Stephen King's The Stand with some notable stars, Stephen Spielberg's West Side Story movie starring Ansel Elgort, and the announcement of Pixar's next project, Soul.

60 - Best Performance Ever: Will Smith

This week we're taking on the Fresh Prince himself, Mr. Will Smith, and determining the best role from his illustrious 20 year career in the Hollywood. He's been charming audiences and delivering one-liners steadily since the golden days in the late 90s all the way through this year's Aladdin. We'll delve into each one of his films, rate them against the most mediocre movie ever made (Michael Bay's Transformers), and declare a single victor.