Reel Film Nerds Podcast

Episode #163: Tributary – Spenser Confidential

By Matt on Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Good news everyone looks like we are back on our regular schedule again, hopefully it lasts. The world is literally breaking down all around us but hey we did a podcast!

Today Matt and Mike start a series of streaming and classic movie reviews since you know movie theaters are all closed right now. Our first film up to bat is Mark Wahlberg’s latest Netflix Original Spenser Confidential. Topics better than this movie include the future of movies and theaters, we need money especially since Matt probably won’t have a job too much longer, and Doom Eternal helps pass the time when not watching films.

Spenser Confidential is an ok movie. The script is rough, very rough. It is an action movie with some decent action but it is too little too late in the film. The acting is fine, nothing special but nothing horrible either. The picture overall is very predictable. There are twists and turns and whodunits but you can figure any and all of them out way ahead of time. Is this movie worth your time especially now since everyone has so much time being locked up in their homes? Short answer, no. Go watch a movie that is really good that you have or have not seen. This one is a pass. Mysterious Mike gives Spenser Confidential 2 out of 5 Reels. Matt is a bit easier on the movie but not by much he awards it 2.5 out of 5 Reels.

Next pod which might be later this week but most likely next week we turn to a tried and true 1980’s classic that will hopefully lift all of our spirits Clue. It is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video so why not sit down and watch it this week with us? Thanks for tuning in to our little pod and don’t forget to tell your friends to listen too! We will 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.

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Spenser Confidential

Director: Peter Berg

Writers: Sean O’Keefe, Brian Helgeland, Ace Atkins, and Robert B. Parker

Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Winston Duke, Alan Arkin, and Iliza Shlesinger

Release Date: March 6, 2020

Storyline from IMDB

When two Boston police officers are murdered, ex-cop Spenser teams up with his no-nonsense roommate, Hawk, to take down criminals.

Watch the Spenser Confidential trailer below.

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Episode #162: The Hunt

By Matt on Friday, March 20, 2020

Hey check it out a new podcast! Sorry we have been gone for so long but Matt did drop a few hints that the pod might be a bit on a hiatus. Mysterious Mike and Maniacal Mags welcomed their first offspring into the world in late February, congrats you two!

This week the guys made it to the theater before they were shut down to watch a controversial film that was pushed back, The Hunt. Apocalypse based topics today include the Coronavirus, In N Out Burger, and is this the end of movie theaters as we know it?

Is The Hunt worth you spending your hard earned money on when it releases later today on streaming, short answer nope. It is not a bad movie, it is actually a pretty fun movie but there is so much better content out there to watch. Our recommendation is to wait until this one is streaming on a service you already pay for. Is the controversy warranted, maybe but remember it is a satire. This film attacks both major parties in the US equally. The acting is good but nothing special. The action and fight scenes are actually really good. They are probably the best part of this movie. The script and dialogue is rough but funny at times. Mysterious Mike Talent thought the movie was just average awarding it 3 out of 5 Reels. Matt agrees, The Hunt is just an average film but is a fun watch when you are not paying too much for it. He gives it 3.5 out of 5 Reels.

Next week the guys will definitely not be allowed to go to the theaters, they are all closed! Mike and Matt instead will stay home and review the Netflix Original Spenser Confidential starring Mark Wahlberg. A fun and dark bonus topic for next week will be the host’s top 5 favorite apocalypse films. Thanks for tuning in to our little pod don’t forget to tell your friends to listen to our pod too so we spread across the world too. We will 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.

The Hunt

Director: Craig Zobel

Writers: Nick Cuse and Damon Lindelof

Stars: Betty Gilpin, Hilary Swank, Ike Barinholtz, and Wayne Duvall

Release Date: March 13, 2020

Storyline from IMDB

Twelve strangers wake up in a clearing. They don’t know where they are, or how they got there. They don’t know they’ve been chosen – for a very specific purpose – The Hunt.

Watch The Hunt trailer below.

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Episode #161: Tributary – Game Over, Man!

By Matt on Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Hi everybody and welcome to the writing for an introduction to the latest Reel Film Nerds podcast! Was that confusing? I know I am confused, anyways today your hosts Mike and Matt review a film that you definitely should not waste your time watching. The Netflix Original starring the guys from Workaholics, Game Over, Man! Off topics more entertaining than this film include emoji, stoner movies, and your hosts are old.

Seriously, do not watch this movie. It is not a great way to spend your time at all. It does have its moments with a handful of great bits but there are just too few to help rescue it’s awful and confusing story. The acting is fine, the sets are nothing special, and the story once again in trash. The guys had such a hard time talking about this one that they mostly were off topic for the entire podcast. They are fun off topics and maybe too extreme but we are sure someone might be entertained at least for a little bit. Matt always being the nice guy that he is (Matt you really need to work on that especially in life), gives Game Over, Man! 2 out of 5 Reels. Mysterious Mike Talent with surprising leniency gives this sad excuse for a movie 1.5 out of 5 Reels.

Next week the guys hit the theaters for what looks to be a really great horror film take on a classic character starring Elisabeth Moss, The Invisible Man. Thanks for tuning in to our little pod and we will 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.

Game Over, Man!

Director: Kyle Newacheck

Writers: Anders Holm, Kyle Newacheck, Adam Devine, and Blake Anderson

Stars: Adam Devine, Anders Holm, Blake Anderson, Daniel Stern, and Aya Cash

Release Date: March 23, 2018

Storyline from IMDB

Alexxx, Darren, and Joel are three losers who work as maids at a hotel and all have problems. Alexxx is an impulsive and immature manchild. Darren constantly vapes to avoid the world around. Joel is a closeted gay man whose sexuality is obvious to everyone except himself. When word gets out that social media influencer Bae Awadi is coming to their hotel, the three try to pitch their game idea to him. But when terrorists arrive and take hostages, including Bae, the three must man up and save the day.

Watch the Game Over, Man! trailer below.

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Episode #160: Avengement and The 2nd Annual Poindexter Awards

By Matt on Thursday, February 20, 2020

2nd Annual Poindexter Awards

Welcome faithful listeners to a super duper extra special double sized Reel Film Nerds podcast! Today your host’s Mike Talent and Matt Hinshaw review a revenge film that is currently streaming on Netflix titled Avengement. The second half of our pod the guys finally get around to the 2nd Annual Poindexter Awards! Of course there are bonus topics today like Cobra Kai, how many weeks old, and beer.

Avengement is a gritty, dark, and action packed film. It is definitely not for everyone. The acting was great, the story was interesting, and the fight scenes were excellent. This is the perfect film to put on if you are browsing through Netflix and want to watch a unique way to tell a revenge story. Mike loved the film because you know he is obsessed with revenge films. He awards Avengement 4 out of 5 Reels. Matt enjoy the British action flick but not nearly as much as Mr. Revenge Film. He gives the movie 3 out of 5 Reels.

The second half of our pod we discuss our 2nd Annual Poindexter Awards! Yes we are a week late but hey give us a break the guys are super busy, more than usual. They still were able to celebrate our 2nd podcast birthday just a week late. Please don’t feel pressured to listen to the whole pod, it is a long one (That’s what she said). Of course, we would prefer it if you did. There are a total of 25 categories and this year instead of the guys fighting it out for who gets what award they each have their own pick for each category winner. Awards include Best Podcast, Worst Movie of the Year, and Favorite Movie Nerd to name a few.

We hope you enjoy our take on an awards show. You must admit it is a heck of a lot shorter than the Academy Awards. Next week the guys return with a Tributary cast review of Game Over Man, a Netflix Original comedy action spoof of Die Hard. Chat with you then!

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.

Avengement

Director: Jesse V. Johnson

Writers: Jesse V. Johnson and Stu Small

Stars: Scott Adkins, Craig Fairbrass, Thomas Turgoose , and Nick Moran

Release Date: May 24, 2019

Storyline from IMDB

While released on furlough from prison, a lowly criminal evades his guards and returns to his old haunts to take revenge on the people that made him a cold-hearted killer. It’s an epic, bloody battle to search for the soul he lost years ago on the streets of an unforgiving city.

Watch the Avengement trailer below.

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Episode #159: Birds of Prey

By Matt on Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Welcome to our anniversary week! This Friday Reel Film Nerds podcast turns 2 years old, wow! Don’t fret we are doing our annual Poindexter Awards but not until next week. Today we discuss DC’s latest film Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn or as it’s been renamed this week Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey. Bonus topics today include Ewan McGregor, Mudshark, and a whole lot of Oscars talk.

Birds of Prey is an ok film. The story has been done time and time again. It is one of the biggest faults with this movie and you know how much the story means to your two hosts. The color palette, acting especially by Margot Robbie, and cinematography are great. The action really took Matt by surprise. The fight scenes were shot wide allowing the actors to show off their moves. It was very reminiscent of the John Wick series of films. Is this a must see movie in the theaters, nope. Is it worth a watch down the road, sure. It is an entertaining film that does have several redeeming qualities but in the end it was a let down, at least to Mike. Speaking of Mike Talent he awards the film 2 out of 5 Reels. Matt the way too nice guy that he always is, rates this movie a smidge higher. He gives DC’s latest film 3 out of 5 Reels.

Next week the guys plan on getting to the annual RFN Poindexter Awards! If things get really busy (for Mike of course) or there is an early delivery for one of your hosts they might be pushed back a bit. Check your favorite podcatching app next week to find out. Thanks for hanging out with us while we chat too much about movies. Talk to you next week, maybe.

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.

Birds of Prey

Director: Cathy Yan

Writer: Christina Hodson

Stars: Margot Robbie, Rosie Perez, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, and Ewan McGregor

Release Date: February 7, 2020

Storyline from IMDB

After splitting with the Joker, Harley Quinn joins superheroes Black Canary, Huntress and Renee Montoya to save a young girl from an evil crime lord.

Episode #163: Tributary – Spenser Confidential

Spenser Confidential

Storyline from IMDB

Watch the Spenser Confidential trailer below.

Episode #162: The Hunt

The Hunt

Storyline from IMDB

Watch The Hunt trailer below.

Episode #161: Tributary – Game Over, Man!

Game Over, Man!

Storyline from IMDB

Watch the Game Over, Man! trailer below.

Episode #160: Avengement and The 2nd Annual Poindexter Awards

Avengement

Storyline from IMDB

Watch the Avengement trailer below.

Episode #159: Birds of Prey

Birds of Prey

Storyline from IMDB

Watch the Birds of Prey trailer below.