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Episode #178: Tributary – 7500

By Matt on Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Welcome to another incredible Reel Film Nerds podcast about a movie that is not in a theater, again. Today the boys review an Amazon Original film starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 7500. Bonus topics for this episode include Kirby T’s, Uber Eats, and piloting an airplane.

Wow what a movie out of left field! Seriously no one saw this coming including Mike and he picked it! 7500 is a really great film taking place almost entirely in a jumbo jet’s hijacked cockpit. It is very reminiscent of a one man play except with a few more actors. Joseph Gordon-Levitt makes this film. He carries it almost completely on his own. The story is not perfect but it has twists and turns always keeping you guessing. Mike and Matt both really enjoyed 7500 but like most of the time Matt is more giving on his rating. He awards the airplane hijacking thriller 4 out of 5 Reels. Mike is close with a competitive 3.5 out of 5 Reels.

Are you looking for another comedy to watch to help lift your spirits that is inspired by Groundhog Day? Yes? So are we! That’s why next week we watch the Hulu Original Film Palm Springs starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti. Thanks for listening to our latest podcast, we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Chat at you next week!

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7500

Director: Patrick Vollrath

Writers: Patrick Vollrath and Senad Halilbasic

Stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Omid Memar, Aylin Tezel, and Carlo Kitzlinger

Release Date: June 18, 2020

Storyline from IMDB

When terrorists try to seize control of a Berlin-Paris flight, a soft-spoken young American co-pilot struggles to save the lives of the passengers and crew while forging a surprising connection with one of the hijackers.

Watch the 7500 trailer below.

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Episode #177: Tributary – Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

By Matt on Thursday, July 2, 2020

Yep we slacked off a bit this week but only by a day. Mike Talent was busy with family and his new born and well Matt is just Matt. We do have a new pod for you and surprise surprise it’s another Netflix comedy, Will Ferrell and Rachael McAdams latest Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. Off topics today include RFN t-shirts, favorite breweries, and the infamous ASU vs U of A rivalry.

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga is a fun comedic romp on a topic not many Americans know about. Ferrell and McAdams are fantastic in the film portraying the obtuse musical duo. The backdrops are breathtaking, especially the shots of Iceland. The story is goofy and fun especially the addition of a Russian villain played by Dan Stevens. Eurovision is definitely worth taking time out of your day to watch. It is not Will Ferrell’s best work but it is not his worst either. Mike Talent really enjoyed the movie giving it an above average score of 3.5 out of 5 Reels. Matt also enjoyed the song contest parody but not as much but he is glad to see Ferrell climb out of his rut. He gives the movie 2.5 out of 5 Reels.

Next week the guys keep rolling with streaming films finally getting away from Netflix with the Amazon Original 7500 starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Thanks for listening to our latest podcast, we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. 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.

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

Director: David Dobkin

Writers: Will Ferrell and Andrew Steele

Stars: Will Ferrell, Rachel McAdams, Dan Stevens, and Pierce Brosnan

Release Date: June 26, 2020

Storyline from IMDB

When aspiring musicians Lars and Sigrit are given the opportunity to represent their country at the world’s biggest song competition, they finally have a chance to prove that any dream worth having is a dream worth fighting for.

Watch the Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga trailer below.

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Episode #176: Tributary – The Lovebirds

By Matt on Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Let the new streaming film reviews continue! Today your movie gurus discuss a new Netflix rom com murder mystery, wow talk about an interesting genre! The Lovebirds starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani. Extracurricular topics include inflation, movie trailers revealing too much, and the film Independence Day.

The Lovebirds is a fun witty movie with some great comedic parts throughout the film. There are also a handful of scenes where it falls short or just flat out does not need to be in the movie. Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani have excellent chemistry especially when they are arguing nonsense. Those are some of Matt’s favorite LOL scenes and he doesn’t LOL ever. It was a nice change of pace having the film based in New Orleans instead of New York City or LA like typical films of today. The writers also paid homage to previous great films like Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut and the spy rom com Date Night.

Is this film going to win a ton of awards and set records, nope. It is a fun exciting LOL movie that is well worth a watch if you have Netflix. Mike gives The Lovebirds an OK rating with 2.5 out of 5 Reels. Matt, always the more lenient reviewer, awards the film an average score of 3 out of 5 Reels.

Next week the guys keep the new streaming comedies going with a brand new Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams comedy Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga premiering on Netflix Friday June 26, 2020. Thanks for listening to our latest podcast, we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. 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 Lovebirds

Director: Michael Showalter

Writers: Aaron Abrams, Brendan Gall, and Martin Gero

Stars: Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani, Paul Sparks, and Anna Camp

Release Date: May 22, 2020

Storyline from IMDB

A couple experiences a defining moment in their relationship when they are unintentionally embroiled in a murder mystery. As their journey to clear their names takes them from one extreme – and hilarious – circumstance to the next, they must figure out how they, and their relationship, can survive the night.

Watch The Lovebirds trailer below.

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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!

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.

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.

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Episode #178: Tributary – 7500

7500

Storyline from IMDB

Watch the 7500 trailer below.

Episode #177: Tributary – Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

Storyline from IMDB

Watch the Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga trailer below.

Episode #176: Tributary – The Lovebirds

The Lovebirds

Storyline from IMDB

Watch The Lovebirds trailer below.

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.