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Episode #175: Tributary – Artemis Fowl

By Matt on Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Check it out everyone, we finally got a new film to watch! Thanks to Disney not waiting for movie theaters to open, you can now catch Artemis Fowl (originally slated for theaters) on their streaming platform Disney Plus. Extracurricular topics today include National Treasure, COVID-19 movie delays, and Dolby Atmos.

Based on the popular books series, Artemis Fowl follows the son of a criminal mastermind, with the same name, on a quest to rescue his father while discovering a second world exists with fairies, trolls, and more. To call Artemis Fowl mediocre would be high praise. This is a rough film that suffers from Matt’s #1 complaint, the story or lack thereof. This world is beautiful, fun, and interesting but the story doesn’t live up to it’s characters or environment.

Clearly the story must be great in the books since they are a world phenomenon but the filmmakers dropped the ball on their translation to the big screen. The acting was rough but we aren’t going to slam the lead, it is literally his first film ever. The sets are gorgeous and the digital effects are also well done. Both your hosts agree, this is not a must see film. It is a hard pass unless you read the books then maybe. We are sorry to report Mike and Matt are back to agreeing everyone, yes again, graciously awarding Artemis Fowl 2 out of 5 Reels.

Next week the guys keep the new streaming films rolling with another movie that was supposed to hit the theaters this year. Currently streaming on Netflix, The Lovebirds starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani. Thanks for listening to our latest podcast, we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Chat at you next week from the Internets!

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Artemis Fowl

Director: Kenneth Branagh

Writers: Conor McPherson, Eoin Colfer, and Hamish McColl

Stars: Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell, Josh Gad, and Judi Dench

Release Date: June 12, 2020

Storyline from IMDB

Artemis Fowl, a young criminal prodigy, hunts down a secret society of fairies to find his missing father.

Watch the Artemis Fowl trailer below.

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Episode #174: Legacy – Back to the Future Part III

By Matt on Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Our summer retrospective on the Back to the Future franchise comes to a close today with Back to the Future Part III written and directed by Robert Zemeckis and produced by Steven Spielberg. Topics not related to time travel include what happened to fun movies, drinking, and Mike and Matt are old.

Back to the Future Part III is a great film arguably at least as great as the original. Doc and Marty are back for another adventure in time but instead of going to 2015 or 1955 Marty attempts to rescue Doc from 1885 before Mad Dog Tannen snuffs him out. What really sets this film apart from the previous film, other than being a fun western, is it’s a completely new story. The movie does not have large portions of the film before it to rely on. It is a fun comedic take on a western that also pays homage to the genre. Back to the Future Part III is a must see especially if you are a fan of the first two films. Mike Talent awards the film a surprising perfect score with 5 out of 5 Reels! Matt also really loves this movie but still thinks the original is a better watch. He gives Back to the Future Part III 4.5 out of 5 Reels.

Next week the guys will review a new film that was supposed to be dropping in theaters this summer but well you know the apocalypse got in the way. One of Disney+’s first straight to streaming films Artemis Fowl starring Ferdia Shaw and Colin Farrell. Thanks for checking our little review show. Chat at you next week finally with a new movie!

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike Talent to review you can email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com, listeners we are talking to you.

Back to the Future Part III

Director: Robert Zemeckis

Writer: Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale

Stars: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Mary Steenburgen, and Thomas F. Wilson

Release Date: May 25, 1990

Storyline from IMDB

Stranded in 1955, Marty McFly learns about the death of Doc Brown in 1885 and must travel back in time to save him. With no fuel readily available for the DeLorean, the two must figure how to escape the Old West before Emmett is murdered.

Watch the Back to the Future Par III trailer below.

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Episode #173: Legacy – Back to the Future Part II

By Matt on Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Our summer retrospective on the Back to the Future franchise continues today with Back to the Future Part II starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd. No beating around the DeLorean here, we really go off topic a ton in today’s podcast. Matt and Mike talk about space, movie remakes, and the chaos of rioting in the streets on top of COVID-19.

Back to the Future Part II is a really fun film that takes place in the future, well technically the past now, and tries to explain some of the paradoxes and problems if time travel was possible. Altering history even a little bit can drastically change the world you have come to know and love. It is fun watching flying cars, flying skateboards, and the occasional flying punch. Did we mention Michael J. Fox plays multiple characters in this film, not just old and young Marty McFly? Back to the Future Part II is a really fun creative film but it relies on the original film a tad much. The alternate timeline was not a favorite of Matt’s especially how much time the movie spent in it. The guys are back to not agreeing on ratings, well this week. I know what you are thinking Mike is a harsh movie goer but guess what it’s Matt this week! Mike awards Back to the Future Part II 4.5 out of 5 Reels while Matt on the other hand only gives the time travel classic 4 out of 5 Reels.

Don’t forget if you have not seen any of the Back to the Future franchise films they are all available to stream on Netflix this instant. Next week the guys close out their look back at the time traveling trilogy with the franchises final film Back to the Future Part III. Thanks for checking our little review show. Chat at you next week about time traveling to the 1800’s.

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike Talent to review you can email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com, listeners we are talking to you.

Back to the Future Part II

Director: Robert Zemeckis

Writer: Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale

Stars: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Elisabeth Shue and Thomas F. Wilson

Release Date: November 22, 1989

Storyline from IMDB

After visiting 2015, Marty McFly must repeat his visit to 1955 to prevent disastrous changes to 1985…without interfering with his first trip.

Watch the Back to the Future Par II trailer below.

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Episode #172: Legacy – Back to the Future

By Matt on Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Merry Wednesday everyone! Have you ever wanted to go back in time? Ya Matt wishes he could every waking moment of his existence too. Today we chat about an incredible, fun, and hilarious 1980’s classic Back to the Future starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd. Off topics include Southpark, marketing products in film, and bullying.

What can we say Back to the Future is one of the best films ever created. The acting is amazing, the story is thought provoking and fun, and the car oh man the iconic 1982 DeLorean is one of the greatest props ever created. This movie hits all the right spots and never misses a beat. The chemistry between Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd is magical! So magical that it has inspired the creation of multiple pop culture hits such as Rick and Morty. Alan Silvestri’s soundtrack is pure perfection, especially the main title. Back to the Future is a true cinematic masterpiece. Matt and Mike both love this film with a passion, if you can’t tell, and they award it a perfect score of 5 out of 5 Reels!

If you have not seen Back to the Future we implore you to fire up Netflix this instant and watch it then come back next week when we chat about it’s sequel Back to the Future Part II and the week after with the trilogies conclusion Back to the Future Part III. Yep we committed to it. The guys are doing a three part Back to the Future Summer Retrospective. Thanks for checking our little review show. Chat at you next week about more time travel.

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike Talent to review you can email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com, listeners we are talking to you.

Back to the Future

Director: Robert Zemeckis

Writer: Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale

Stars: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover, and Thomas F. Wilson

Release Date: July 3, 1985

Storyline from IMDB

Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent thirty years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the eccentric scientist Doc Brown.

Watch the Back to the Future trailer below.

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Episode #171: Tributary – Extraction

By Matt on Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Hello fellow movie buffs and listeners both new and old. Is anyone else really missing movie theaters yet? Mike and Matt are especially some of the new releases we were promised. Fear not for today’s Reel Film Nerds Podcast Matt picked a brand spanking new Netflix Original starring Chris Hemsworth, Extraction. Off topics today include CEO salaries, the Rambo franchise, and a lengthy discussion at the end of the pod about how Netflix makes money.

Extraction is a decent action film with a story that is very familiar. It is not a bad story; it has just been done over and over again in multiple different variations but better. The acting throughout the film was great. Nothing special but it was not bad either. One of the shining stars of the film is it’s location. Isn’t it nice to see Hollywood expand their filming locations outside of LA, New York, London, and Atlanta? Extraction is not a must watch for most people but you won’t be disappointed if you do. The action is very good so if you are an action buff it is well worth your time. Hopefully the guys are finally getting back on track with their opinions. Mysterious Mike gives Extraction 2.5 out of 5 Reels. Matt who is always a bit kinder than Mike gives the kidnap action romp 3.5 out of 5 Reels.

Mike is feeling a bit down and out being locked up at home with a brand new baby all the time. He really wants to laugh and have a good time. For next week he picked a classic that is currently streaming on Netflix, Back to the Future! We might even do a Back to the Future retrospective over the next three podcasts. What do you think? Email us and let us know if you want to hear us talk about one of the best film franchises in history. Thanks for checking our little review show. Chat at you next week.

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike Talent to review you can email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com, listeners we are talking to you.

Extraction

Director: Sam Hargrave

Writer: Joe Russo, Ande Parks, and Anthony Russo

Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Bryon Lerum, Ryder Lerum, Rudhraksh Jaiswal, and Shivam Vichare

Release Date: April 24, 2020

Storyline from IMDB

Tyler Rake, a fearless black market mercenary, embarks on the most deadly extraction of his career when he’s enlisted to rescue the kidnapped son of an imprisoned international crime lord.

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Episode #175: Tributary – Artemis Fowl

Artemis Fowl

Storyline from IMDB

Watch the Artemis Fowl trailer below.

Episode #174: Legacy – Back to the Future Part III

Back to the Future Part III

Storyline from IMDB

Watch the Back to the Future Par III trailer below.

Episode #173: Legacy – Back to the Future Part II

Back to the Future Part II

Storyline from IMDB

Watch the Back to the Future Par II trailer below.

Episode #172: Legacy – Back to the Future

Back to the Future

Storyline from IMDB

Watch the Back to the Future trailer below.

Episode #171: Tributary – Extraction

Extraction

Storyline from IMDB

Watch the Extraction trailer below.