Matt, Author at Reel Film Nerds

Welcome boys and girls to a fun and long Reel Film Nerds podcast! Mr. Mike Talent is not here today. He is out of country fulfilling his obligation for MI6. Luckily Matt is good at blackmailing people and was able to find a guest host for today, Mr. Mile High Show himself Matt Santos! The film they attempt to review today is Hondros a documentary on war photographer Chris Hondros. Topics include obviously lots and lots and lots of talk about photojournalism, downing Nyquil, and the Oakland A’s.

Both the Matt’s agree Hondros is an incredible doc on an amazing photographer that you can go watch right now on Netflix. Mr. Mile High Show is not a big fan of movies especially documentaries on photographers but he loved this one. He especially enjoyed the interviews of Chris’s mother about her son growing up with a camera in his hands. RFN Matt really enjoyed the film as well. He especially liked how the documentary was not just about Chris’ life but 3 of his most impactful images and the stories behind them. Matt Santos gives Hondros an amazing rating of 4 out of 5 Reels. RFN Matt goes a little bit above and beyond with 4.5 out of 5 Reels. He really loved this movie not just because it is about photography but it is a really great documentary in it’s own right.

Mike Talent will continue to be out of the country for our next pod this Thursday so Matt again is calling in a favor, a huge favor for our very special 100th Episode! Who you may ask is joining him well you will have to tune in on Thursday to find out. Here is a hint they also have a podcast. Chat with you on Thursday and hopefully Mike will find his way home next week so we can review the new Jordan Peele horror flick everyone is raving about, Us.

If you have a film you would like to hear Matt and Mike review feel free to email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast. Now go out and catch a movie!

Hondros

Director: Greg Campbell Hondros Movie Poster

Writers: Greg Campbell and Jenny Golden

Stars: Pancho Bernasconi, Greg Campbell, Chris Hondros, and Justin Merriman

Release Date: April 21, 2017

Storyline from IMDB

Hondros follows the life and career of famous war photographer Chris Hondros by exploring the poignant and often surprising stories behind this award-winning photojournalist’s best-known photos. Driven by a commitment to bear witness to the wars of our time after the events of 9/11, Chris was among the first in a new generation of war photographers since Vietnam. Hondros explores the complexities inherent in covering more than a decade of conflict, while trying to maintain a normal life. It also examines the unknowable calculus involved in making split-second life and death decisions — before, during and after his photos were made. Chris was killed in Libya in 2011, but he left a lasting impact on his profession that is still felt today.

Watch the Hondros trailer below.

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Episodes Tributary

Episode #98: Tributary – Triple Frontier

By Matt on Thursday, March 21, 2019

Happy Thursday everyone!! Welcome to a brand spanking new Tributary podcast of the recently released Netflix Original Triple Frontier starring Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, and a Charlie Hunnam. What an amazing cast for a film let alone a Netflix Original! Topics today included 2 movies in 1, sequels, and delicious greed.

Triple Frontier is a decent movie, well the first half. The acting is great and the story was interesting but the second half of the movie falls apart quickly especially the story. Pedro Pascal knocked it out of the park. He is really getting some great roles recently and stepping up his game. The set pieces were beautiful and the cinematography was amazing, that makes two movies in a row with amazing cinematography. Matt thought the first half of the movie was great and the second half was terrible. Mike was not a huge fan of Ben Affleck’s character or his acting but still thought this was a pretty good movie. It was entertaining and well produced. Both of your host’s agree it is worth a watch if you have Netflix. It is not a must see but you will definitely be entertained. They both award Triple Frontier 3.5 out of 5 Reels.

Next week Mike Talent is out of country, literally! He is off taking another vacation or so he told Matt. Maybe he is really one of those James Bond types but keeping it a secret! Matt is working on a couple of fun shows for next week if the stars align. If they don’t I guess you will probably get a solo cast or two. Thanks for listening and tune in for a couple of special guests and a special pod for episode #100, if things work out. Wow, that is a lot of talking! At least 50 hours of movie reviews if not more! I am tired just thinking about editing all of those hours. Have a killer weekend and chat with you Tuesday.

Triple Frontier

Director: J.C. Chandor Triple Frontier Movie Poster

Writers: Mark Boal and J.C. Chandor

Stars: Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, Charlie Hunnam, Garrett Hedlund, and Pedro Pascal

Release Date: March 13, 2019

Storyline from IMDB

Loyalties are tested when five former special forces operatives reunite to steal a drug lord’s fortune, unleashing a chain of unintended consequences.

Watch the Triple Frontier trailer below.

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Episodes

Episode #97: The Kid (2019)

By Matt on Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Guess what day it is, Tuesday AKA new podcast day! Our review today is a film that is being overshadowed by Captain Marvel, The Kid based around you guessed it Billy the Kid. Side topics include why don’t we have more western films today, Old Tucson Studios, and of course Clint Eastwood.

The Kid is a mediocre movie at best. The acting is decent, the sets are great, and the cinematography shines at moments. Ethan Hawke and Dane DeHann do adequate jobs as Sheriff Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid. They are not their best roles in a film but not horrible either. Chris Pratt as a villain was great except for the lack of appearances. His character is literally in the film for maybe 15 minutes tops. Both Mike and Matt really would have liked to see what Pratt could do give enough screen time as a villain. The biggest problem with this film is the story. It is very unique and a different take on a story that has been told several times over but it is not a great. Both Matt and Mike agree if you have already seen Captain Marvel go catch this film. It is entertaining and fun and there really is not a whole of films in theaters right now. They both give 2019’s The Kid 3 out of 5 Reels.

This Thursday the guys talk about a brand new Netflix Original with an incredible cast, Triple Frontier. Thanks for listening to us chat about life, love, and movies. How do you think our hosts are doing? Over a year in and the pod continues on! Thanks again for spending time with us in your hearing holes and we will chat at you this Thursday, same pod time, same pod website.

The Kid (2019)

Director: Vincent D’Onofrio The Kid Movie Poster

Writer: Andrew Lanham

Stars: Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Leila George, and Dane DeHaan

Release Date: March 8, 2019

Storyline from IMDB

The story of a young boy who witnesses Billy the Kid’s encounter with Sheriff Pat Garrett.

Watch The Kid trailer below.

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Episodes Legacy

Episode #96: Legacy – The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot

By Matt on Thursday, March 14, 2019

Happy post hump day aka Friday eve? Anyways today is Thursday which means new podcast day! Our review is about a film you probably never heard of but stars someone you have The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot starring Sam Elliott. Outside topics include MTV Unplugged, Letterboxd, and Captain Marvel.

The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot is not what you would expect. It really caught your hosts off guard. The title comes off as a really fun B movie but it’s not. This movie is very serious and very sad. It is not a bad movie but it is not incredible either. The acting is great especially by Sam Elliott. The sets and cinematography are breath taking especially the outside shots in Canada and Germany. The amazing title that throws you for a loop definitely hurt the ratings from your hosts. Matt enjoyed the movie but did not think it was great. He gives the film 2.5 out of 5 Reels. Mike Talent also liked The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot but was stunned by the tone and feel of the movie. He awards it 2 out of 5 Reels.

Next week we will be reviewing a western that came out the same week as Captain Marvel that is being overshadowed by it big time, The Kid based on the infamous Billy the Kid. Our second film is a brand new Netflix Original that dropped yesterday, Triple Frontier. It is an action film that takes place south of the border and has an amazing star studded cast to boot! Chat with you next week everyone.

The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot

Directors: Robert D. Krzykowski The Man Who Killed Hitler and then The Bigfoot Movie Poster

Writers: Robert D. Krzykowski

Stars: Sam Elliott, Aidan Turner, Ron Livingston, and Caitlin FitzGerald

Release Date: February 8, 2019

Storyline from IMDB

Calvin Barr, an old, bitter recluse who was once a legendary assassin for the US government, and whose task to kill Hitler almost changed the course of WWII, is asked to come back from retirement for one final top secret mission – to track down and eliminate a Bigfoot that became infected with a deadly disease that could spread to others if the creature remains on the loose in the forest for too long. During the mission, Barr’s WWII past is shown through flashbacks.

Watch The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot trailer below.

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Episodes

Episode #95: Captain Marvel

By Matt on Tuesday, March 12, 2019

What a glorious day!!! It is our review of the first Marvel Cinematic Universe film of the year, Captain Marvel! We hope you are as excited as your two hosts’. The boys stay on point for most of the double sized pod. Bonus topics include Matt has more movie going issues, Mike really is a hardcore movie nerd, and a bit of comic book history about Captain Marvel including Kelly Sue DeConnick’s infamous run from 2012-2015 that the movie Carol Danvers is mostly based on. There is no MCU tie because duh this movie is in the MCU! A heads up though our spoiler section of the podcast starts at the 17 minute mark for those of you that have not seen the film yet.

No big surprise here but both the gents enjoyed Captain Marvel very much. Mike enjoyed it just a touch more. The acting was great, at times, the soundtrack was great especially if you are a child of the 90’s, and the sets looked pretty dang good too. The story was decent but the telling of Danvers’ origin story through flashbacks worked at times but not great. It is especially confusing at the start of the film. It was great to see the Skrull- Kree war finally brought to the big screen and surely this is only the beginning of a much larger story involving the two species. Mike really enjoyed Captain Marvel especially the soundtrack and the 90’s references. He gives the film 4 out of 5 Reels. Matt also enjoyed the movie but not nearly as much as Mike. He is not a huge fan of Brie Larson and her acting. He also was probably too nitpicky for his own good. Damn nerds can’t please them all! He gives Captain Marvel 3.5 out of 5 Reels.

Thursday we hope to talk about a little Same Elliot film that flew under the radar, The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot. Matt is very busy with the NAZ Suns basketball season winding down with a very long home stand. Mike, well he is Mike and the day light savings time change makes recording a bit more challenging being on the east coast. We will do our best to get it done but if not don’t fret we will talk about the film next week. Enjoy our double sized pod of Captain Marvel and thanks again for stopping by and listening to two nerd’s geek out about films. Chat at you maybe Thursday.

Captain Marvel

Directors: Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck Captain Marvel Movie Poster

Writers: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Nicole Perlman, and Meg LeFauve

Stars: Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Jude Law, and Annette Bening

Release Date: March 8, 2019

Storyline from IMDB

Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races.

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Episode #99: Legacy – Hondros

Hondros

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Episode #98: Tributary – Triple Frontier

Triple Frontier

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Episode #97: The Kid (2019)

The Kid (2019)

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Episode #96: Legacy – The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot

The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot

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Episode #95: Captain Marvel

Captain Marvel

Storyline from IMDB

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