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Episode #323: Tributary – Ghosted

By Matt on Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Hump day is here! For this week’s podcast Matt and Mike chat about a streaming movie! Yes it’s been a while but there wasn’t much released in the theaters so we hit up Apple TV+ to check out Ghosted starring Chris Evans and Ana de Armas. Extra topics today include cameos, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is killing it, and friends in high places.

It’s been a very long time since we just stayed at home and streamed a movie for review. Ghosted was a great pick by Mysterious Mike Talent. It is not too serious, action packed, romantic, and even comedic. The film stars Captain America AKA Chris Evans as a super clingy guy trying to track down a girl he spent only one night with. He quickly finds out that maybe he should have quit while he was a head. Ana de Armas stars as the no nonsense CIA operative whose one night stand tracks her down while trying to save the world.

Ghosted was a lot of fun and had some great action. The special effects at times were very lacking. The brief but hilarious cameos by some big stars just added to the fun. Mike awards Ghosted 3 out of 5 Reels while Matt gives it a 3.5 out of 5 Reels.

Next week the summer blockbusters continue to roll with Fast X starring just about every major action star ever! Don’t forget to check out Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #13 at the end of this incredible podcast. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

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Ghosted

Director: Dexter Fletcher

Writers: Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Chris McKenna, and Erik Sommers

Stars: Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Adrien Brody, Mike Moh, and Amy Sedaris

Release Date: April 21, 2023

Storyline from IMDB

Cole falls head over heels for enigmatic Sadie, but then makes the shocking discovery that she’s a secret agent. Before they can decide on a second date, Cole and Sadie are swept away on an international adventure to save the world.

Watch the Ghosted trailer below.

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Episode #322: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

By Matt on Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Well the time has come. We all knew this day would be here but I think we were all just in denial. For Episode 322 we chat about James Gunn’s last Marvel Cinematic Universe film, as of now, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 starring Chris Pratt, Chukwudi Iwuji, Bradley Cooper, and Karen Gillian. Not MCU topics today include golf, DCEU, and the Phoenix Suns.

Let’s not beat around the bush, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is an incredible film. It wraps up some of the most loved films of the MCU to date in a nice tight bow. James Gunn you will be missed sir but we will be looking forward to the work you create at DC. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is the complete package. Great acting, fun story, great pacing, lots of humor, honestly there isn’t much missing from this film. Seriously, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is the best MCU film since Spider-Man No Way Home and that’s a bold statement.

Mike, Matt and Ma agree you must see Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 in the theater. It is a great kickoff to the summer blockbuster season. This film is made to be seen on the biggest baddest screen available. Mike and Ma without hesitation give Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 a perfect score of 5 out of 5 Reels and Cookies. Matt on the other hand thinks not everyone can see this film, especially people who are sensitive to animal harm. He awards the film a near perfect score of 4.5 out of 5 Reels.

Next week there isn’t much hitting the theaters thanks to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 so Mike, Matt, and Ma hit the streaming services to check out Ghosted starring Chris Evans and Ana de Armas. Don’t forget to check out Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #12 at the end of this incredible podcast. Thank you 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

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Director: James Gunn

Writer: James Gunn

Stars: Chris Pratt, Chukwudi Iwuji, Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, and Chris Pratt

Release Date: May 5, 2023

Storyline from IMDB

Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own – a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful.

Watch the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 trailer below.

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Episode #317: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

By Matt on Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Happy new podcast day! For Reel Film Nerds Podcast #317 Matt and Mike chat about a movie based on a classic RPG Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves starring Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez. Not misunderstood board game topics include Bones, cats, and allergies.

What a really nice spring surprise. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is a really fun movie with a great story, great acting, decent CGI, and surprisingly great humor. D&D is not a monster movie, it is a creature movie. There are lots of fun animals, dragons, and mythical creatures throughout the film. D&D does not try to take itself too seriously. What I mean by that is this, the movie does not try to tell you what to think. It does not try to make you experience an emotional or analytical revelation. It is just a movie with a great adventure, story, and characters. It’s exactly the kind of movie that we are really missing today.

No, D&D is not going to win any awards. It’s not going to have you talking about it with your friends two weeks later. It’s just a really fun time. Mike and Matt think this is a must see film in the theaters. Mike awards Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves 4 out of 5 Reels while Matt gives it 3.5 out of 5 Reels.

Next week we check out the new release Air starring Matt Damon, Jason Bateman, and Ben Affleck. Don’t forget to check out Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #7 at the end of RFN Episode #317. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Director: John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein

Writers: Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley, Michael Gilio, and Chris McKay

Stars: Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, and Hugh Grant

Release Date: March 24, 2023

Storyline from IMDB

A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers embark on an epic quest to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.

Watch the Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves trailer below.

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Episode #316: John Wick: Chapter 4

By Matt on Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Happy hump day everyone! It’s here, woo-hoo, John Wick: Chapter 4 and man it did not disappoint. Bonus topics today include Dolby Atmos, Dodge Challenger Demon, and Matt and Ma are back on the radio!

It’s been just about 4 years since John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and man a lot has changed in our world. Matt and Mike are just so happy that John Wick didn’t. John Wick: Chapter 4 is an incredible film. The stunts are always at the top but this chapter they really added in martial arts. The John Wick series has always had a level of martial arts but not like this. A lot of that has to do with new co-star Donnie Yen. What an incredible actor and martial artist. He really helped elevate an already incredible franchise. Keanu Reeves, as always, was incredible. He has really upped his hand to hand combat to try to keep up with Yen and we think he did a great job.

If John Wick: Chapter 4 is the final main film in this franchise your hosts would be satisfied. It has a very good story, amazing action, great characters, incredible acting, and even some really fun humor. Matt and Mike both agree this is a must see film in the theaters. They both award John Wick: Chapter 4, 4.5 out of 5 Reels.

For next week’s pod we continue with the new theater releases with Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves starring Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez. Thank you 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

John Wick: Chapter 4

Director: Chad Stahelski

Writers: Shay Hatten, Michael Finch, and Derek Kolstad

Stars: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, George Georgiou, Lance Reddick, and Donnie Yen

Release Date: March 24, 2023

Storyline from IMDB

John Wick uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes.

Watch the John Wick: Chapter 4 trailer below.

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Episode #315: Tributary – RRR

By Matt on Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Wow, March is moving by quickly! This week Mike, Matt, and Ma Hinshaw chat about a recent Academy Award winning film RRR currently streaming on Netflix. Additional topics include Happy Birthday Mike, the British Empire was ruthless, and to dub or not to dub.

Matt has been wanting to watch this film since he found out about late last summer. He just wanted to wait to review it with Mike for this pod and man he was not disappointed. RRR is an incredible film! Excellent story, amazing action, and very very good acting. RRR is extremely loosely based on real revolutionaries and real events but it is a fictional retelling, almost a What If type story.

The stunts and action are some of the best we have ever seen. Yes they are very unrealistic at times and down right over the top but man are they cool to watch. The cinematography was excellent. It’s lit so perfectly and shot so well that it’s almost distracting. Mike, Ma, and Matt all agree RRR is a must see film!

Mike with the highest rating gives RRR 4.5 out of 5 Reels. Matt and Ma on the other hand both award it 4 out of 5 Reels and Oatmeal cookies.

For next week’s pod we head to theaters to catch Keanu Reeves latest installment of the infamous John Wick series, John Wick: Chapter 4!! Thank you 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