Episode #287: Legacy – Big Trouble in Little China

Welcome one and all to another Reel Film Nerds podcast! Today Matt and Mike try to review the 1986 classic Big Trouble in Little China. We failed miserably and instead chatted about National Cinema Day, is comedy dead, and Avatar.

Well like we alluded to above Mike and Matt tried to chat about Big Trouble in Little China but they got off topic a bunch. This film inspired some of the off topic discussions so maybe we aren’t completely off? 

Big Trouble in Little China is a zany, fun, and hilarious film. It blends so many genres it probably should have its own. Kurt Russell is at his prime in this film, rocking a mullet, playing a truck driver, and kicking some ass. What’s not to love? James Hong is hilarious and sinister as our main villain. Can you believe that guy has 454 acting credits to his name? WOW! Big Trouble in Little China is not politically correct and we seriously doubt you could make this film today but dang is it a fun ride. Mike Talent awards the movie 4.5 out of 5 Reels. Matt also really enjoyed watching it again but only awards it 3.5 out of 5 Reels.

For next week’s attempted review new releases are pretty thin again so Mike picked a Legacy film to review. The 2014 time jump thriller Edge of Tomorrow starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt. Thanks 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

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Release Date: July 2, 1986

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Watch the Big Trouble in Little China trailer below.

Episode #286: Tributary – Thirteen Lives

Hi everyone! Well we had an interesting week, not just personally but also with the pod. Mike had some massive computer issues so we had to record this review twice. For Episode 286 Matt and Mike chat about the Ron Howard directed Amazon Original Thirteen Lives. Off topics today include $3 movies this Saturday, parents and getting old, and The Office.

This is an incredible story based on true events that took place just 4 years ago in Thailand. Thirteen Lives is a really good movie with great acting, technically beautiful cinematography, and incredible directing. What really makes this film amazing though is the story. The amount of work, care, and volunteering that went into saving these young boys is just incredible. What makes it a miracle is the risk everyone took to save them, how they did it, and that all thirteen boys were rescued successfully. A Thai Navy Seal lost his life in the cave and another died of a blood illness after the rescue was complete. Those two lost lives are tragic but it is still just incredible that those were the only losses.

Matt and Mike both agree Thirteen Lives is a very good film that is worth a watch. You can stream it on Amazon Prime video. The documentary on this miraculous story is available on Disney Plus. Your hosts both give Thirteen Lives 4 out of 5 Reels.

For next week’s pod the new theater releases are pretty thin so Matt picked a Legacy film to review. The 1986 sci-fi classic Big Trouble in Little China. Thanks 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

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Release Date: August 5, 2022

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Watch the Thirteen Lives trailer below.

Episode #285: Tributary – Day Shift

Happy Wednesday friends and welcome to our little podcast. For today’s episode we review the new Netflix Original Day Shift starring Jamie Foxx and Dave Franco. Bonus topics today include minivans, Deadpool, and a new incredible giveaway you don’t want to miss.

Another week of not going to the theaters but hey at least we are getting new streaming films to review. Day Shift is not an incredible movie but it is a whole lot of fun. This action comedy horror film features Jamie Foxx and Dave Franco as vampire hunters in a very invested LA. The story is decent, the acting is good, but where this film falls flat is the comedy. There is a good amount but just not enough. Shout out to Snoop Dogg for not playing himself in a film and really trying to act. He still needs a lot of work but good job Snoop! Day Shift is not a must watch film but if you are looking for something new on Netflix give it a go. Mike finally back to form gives the movie 2.5 out of 5 Reels. Matt also returns to his kind ways awarding Day Shift 3 out of 5 Reels.  

Next week the streaming reviews continue but on a third different service in as many weeks with Amazon Prime Video. The guys sit down to watch the incredible true story Thirteen Lives directed by Ron Howard. Thanks 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

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Release Date: August 12, 2022

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Watch the Day Shift trailer below.

Episode #284: Tributary – Prey

Hello everyone and welcome to another movie review from two big nerds! Today Mike and Matt chat about a movie that should have come out in the theaters, Prey. Not practically invincible aliens include Legion, new RFN drinking game, and Star Wars toys.

This is at least two films in a row, maybe more where your hosts were just blown away! Prey is a very good film. Its biggest drawback is that it wasn’t released in the theaters! Prey is a prequel to the Predator series of films, comics, etc. that takes place in the 1700’s. The story is great, the acting is great, especially our lead Amber Midthunder, and the scenery/cinematography is out of this world. Dan Trachtenberg not only knows how to shoot a film he is clearly passionate about Predator(1987) and honors it with this film. Mike and Matt both agree that Prey is a must see film. Mike two weeks in a row awards Prey 4.5 out of 5 Reels. Matt on the other hand awards the flick a still great 3.5 out of 5 Reels. He really wanted it to be on the big screen.

Next week the guys continue their streaming service catch up but with Netflix Original Film. Day Shift starring Jamie Foxx, Dave Franco, and Snoop Dogg is an action, horror, comedy about hunting vampires of course! Thanks 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

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Release Date: August 5, 2022

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The origin story of the Predator in the world of the Comanche Nation 300 years ago. Naru, a skilled warrior, fights to protect her tribe against one of the first highly-evolved Predators to land on Earth.

Watch the Prey trailer below.

Episode #283: Bullet Train

Happy hump day boys and girls! For today’s podcast, Episode 283, Mike and Matt chat about Davd Leitch’s  latest film Bullet Train starring a ton of people but especially Brad Pitt. Not Pitt topics include a new giveaway, Stranger Things Season 4, and critics suck.

What a fitting end or near end to the summer blockbuster season. Bullet Train rocketed out of nowhere and I am glad it did. It is a fun action packed assassin movie with a great story. Did we mention the cast yet? There are so many great actors in this film and even a few surprise cameos we can’t name them all. They did a great job playing to their characters strengths and weaknesses and making us laugh. The way the story was told was stylistic and funny. Very reminiscent of Smoking Aces, Snatch, or even Grosse Pointe Blank. The action scenes and fight choreography are on another level thanks to Director David Leitch’s former career as a stunt double and coordinator.

Mike and Matt both agree this is a must see film especially in the theaters. Matt really loved the film awarding it 4 out of 5 Reels. Mike really really really loved Bullet Train giving it a near perfect rating of 4.5 out of 5 Reels.

Next pod we hit the streaming services to catch the Hulu Original Prey, a prequel to one of the 80’s greatest sci-fi horror action movies Predator. Thanks 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

You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Why not join our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast. Stay home and stream as many movies as you can!

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Release Date: August 5, 2022

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Five assassins aboard a fast moving bullet train find out their missions have something in common.

Watch the Bullet Train trailer below.