Reel Film Nerds Podcast

Episode #155: 1917

By Matt on Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Wednesday is upon us again, the week is halfway over and boy do we have an incredible film to review for you! Today Matt and Mike discuss the latest World War I epic 1917 directed by Sam Mendes. Not war related topics include friends, History versus Hollywood, and #BayBang.

1917 is a truly incredible film that is a must see in the theater. It is getting a ton of awards season buzz and it is warranted. The cinematography is absolutely stunning, the acting is very good, the sets and soundtrack are stunning and accurate to a T. If this film does not win several awards this year it would be a shock to both Mike and Matt. This is truly one of the best if not THE best film of 2019. Mike awards 1917 a perfect rating with 5 out of 5 Reels!!! Matt really loved 1917 as well but really would have liked it more if the story was historical. He still gives it a very high rating with 4.5 out of 5 Reels. Honestly you must see this cinematic achievement in the theaters you will thank us.

Next week the boys hit the theaters to watch another Michael Bay film, Bad Boys for Life. For those of you counting that is two Michael Bay movies in one month, crazy right? #BayBang Hopefully in the near future we will discuss a Tributary film that is getting a ton of awards season buzz as well The Two Popes starring Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce. Thanks for listening to our incredible podcast and we will chat at you next week.

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1917

Director: Sam Mendes 1917 Movie Poster

Writers: Sam Mendes and Krysty Wilson-Cairns

Stars: Dean-Charles Chapman, George MacKay, Daniel Mays, and Colin Firth

Release Date: January 10, 2020

Storyline from IMDB

Two young British soldiers during the First World War are given an impossible mission: deliver a message deep in enemy territory that will stop 1,600 men, and one of the soldiers’ brothers, from walking straight into a deadly trap.

Watch the 1917 trailer below.

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Episode #154: Tributary – 6 Underground

By Matt on Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Welcome fellow film geeks! Today Mike Talent and Matt discuss the most Michael Bay film Michael Bay has ever Michael Bayed in history, the Netflix original 6 Underground starring Ryan Reynolds. Not Michael Bay related topics include not so smart assistants, Kirby Chambliss, and selfies.

6 Underground is a really fun movie with tons of incredible over the top action. This is one of the few straight to Netflix films that definitely would be better to watch in a theater. The biggest issue this movie has is the story and that is a very big deal to both of your hosts. The acting is great for the most part. Ryan Reynolds comes off as just collecting a paycheck though. He is not terrible in 6 Underground but he also does nothing that’s worth talking about either. Mike Talent enjoyed the film but was very disappointed by the story and acting giving the film 2 out of 5 Reels. Matt also thought this movie could have been better except for the action and stunts, he loved them. He gives 6 Underground a score of 3 out of 5 Reels.

Possibly later this week we will discuss a second Tributary film with our review of The Two Popes starring Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce. Based on true events of the transition of power from Pope Benedict to Pope Francis. Finally, next week we will be reviewing a film your hosts are extremely excited about Sam Mendes’ 1917. A story following two British soldiers during World War I who are tasked with delivering a message behind enemy lines. Thanks for your continued support of our podcast and have a great rest of your 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.

6 Underground

Director: Michael Bay

Writers: Paul Wernick, Rhett Reese

Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Mélanie Laurent, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Ben Hardy, Adria Arjona, and Corey Hawkins

Release Date: December 13, 2019

Storyline from IMDB

What’s the best part of being dead? It’s the freedom. The freedom to fight the evil which lurks in our world. 6 Underground’s group of unnamed individuals have chosen to change the future. The team’s brought together by enigmatic leader code-named ‘One’, whose sole mission is to ensure that, he and his fellow teammates will have their actions remembered.

Watch the 6 Underground trailer below.

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Episode #153: Uncut Gems

By Matt on Friday, January 3, 2020

Welcome to 2020 everyone! Nope we are not going to make the same stupid joke everyone else keeps making on the socials about finally having 2020 vision but we are going to review a movie for you! Today your hosts talk about the Safdie brother’s newest film Uncut Gems starring Adam Sandler. Bonus topics today include going to concerts, great TV shows, and advancing film making with smaller budget films.

Uncut Gems is a dark disturbing and well made film. It is gritty to it’s core from the sets to the audio tracks to the chaotic cinematography. Adam Sandler is absolutely incredible as main protagonist Howard Ratner. Easily the best performance of his life. If Sandler is not at least nominated for an Academy Award for this film Matt might start a one man riot. Kevin Garnett yes that Kevin Garnett does a surprisingly great job as himself as an obsessed NBA basketball player looking for anything to give him an edge. Uncut Gems is a great film but it is not a must see in the theaters unless you have seen Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker four times like Matt has then sure why not. This film has tons of awards potential and both your hosts really enjoyed it. Mike Talent with the surprise highest rating of the pod gives the film 4 out of 5 Reels. Matt gave it a good rating as well just not at Mike’s level. He gives Uncut Gems 3.5 out of 5 Reels.

Next week the guys stay home and watch a couple of new Netflix films. The first one is Michael Bay’s most Michael Bay film to date according to it’s trailers, 6 Underground starring none other than the living embodiment of the merc with a mouth Ryan Reynolds. Our second Tributary review if we can get to it is another Netflix Original based on a true story, The Two Popes starring Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce. Thanks for hanging out with us for another incredible year of movie reviews with even more to come in 2020! 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.

Uncut Gems

Directors: Benny Safdie and Josh Safdie

Writers: Ronald Bronstein, Benny Safdie, and Josh Safdie

Stars: Adam Sandler, Julia Fox, Kevin Garnett, and Idina Menzel

Release Date: December 25, 2019

Storyline from IMDB

A charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score, makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides, in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win.

Watch the Uncut Gems trailer below.

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Episode #152: Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker

By Matt on Friday, December 27, 2019

Thank the Maker!!! It’s here our review of Matt’s reason to live, Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker!!! If you can’t tell we are just a tad excited to chat with you about the last installment in the Skywalker saga. Additional topics include Christmas, blue glowies, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is incredible!

Star Wars: Episode IX is a great film and answer to Rian Johnson’s disaster that is The Last Jedi. We are not going to spoil this film here but we do follow our new structure and spoil it after our Marvel Cinematic Universe tie-in. Hopefully you have watched Episode IX at least once by now. The acting is great, the script can be a real mess, and the action is nonstop! If you are even a casual movie goer or Star Wars fan this is a must see film in the theaters. Thank you J.J. Abrams for saving this beloved franchise with Star Wars Episode IX. Don’t listen to the critics on this one they are wrong, really wrong. Matt and Mike clearly are not critics because they loved this movie. Mike Talent came out of the gate swinging giving Episode IX a near perfect score with 4.5 out of 5 Reels. Matt is a little lower but not by much and he is super critical of something he loves so dearly. Matt gives Episode IX a respectable 4 out of 5 Reels.

Next week the guys hit the theaters to see a film that is being praised by fans and critics alike Uncut Gems starring Adam Sandler in a very serious role. Thanks for tuning in and listening to Mike and Matt ramble on about movies. Have a safe and Happy New Year!!!

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.

Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

Director: J.J. Abrams

Writers: J.J. Abrams, Chris Terrio, Derek Connolly, Colin Trevorrow, and George Lucas

Stars: Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Ian McDiarmid, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, Keri Russell, and Billy Dee Williams

Release Date: December 20, 2019

Storyline from IMDB

The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once more in the final chapter of the Skywalker saga.

Watch the Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker trailer below.

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Episode #151: Pre Star Wars Episode 9 Predictions

By Matt on Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Welcome everyone to a super special bonus podcast from your Reel Film Nerds! Today Matt is quizzed by Mike Talent about his predictions, desires, and outcome for the latest film of a franchise that is more important to Matt than sleep Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker!! Sorry to disappoint but there are not any off topics, what are you drinking, or MCU tie ins just all Wars talk! Those will all wait for our review of the film next week. If you want to hear Matt’s first impressions and brief thoughts on the latest epic space opera tune in Friday December 20, 2019 between 8:45AM – 9:15AM Arizona time to Leza Live and Local on Magic 99.1. You can also click this LINK right HERE to listen live online anywhere in the world!

Next week it’s the big one, the final one, Matt’s reason to live, Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker review!! How many times are you going to watch it in the theater? Thanks for hanging out with us we do appreciate it. Have an incredible Christmas!!

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.