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Episode #172: Legacy – Back to the Future

By 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.

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Back to the Future Back to the Future Movie Poster

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 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.

Lastly we are on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Please join our Facebook Fan Group so you can have a safe space to yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films too. Now go out and catch a movie!

Extraction Extraction Movie Poster

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.

Watch the Extraction trailer below.

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Episode #170: Legacy – American Pie

By on Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Congratulations Class of 2020! This week Mike and Matt pay their respects to all the new graduates by reviewing a film that was near and dear to them when they graduated high school. 1999’s raunchy dessert driven comedy American Pie starring Jason Biggs, Shannon Elizabeth, and Eugene Levy. Unique topics today include concerts coming back, PC culture, and high school shenanigans.

Alright no messing around let’s just get straight to it, Matt and Mike love this movie. It truly has a special spot in their hearts and it definitely affects their ratings. American Pie is a fun coming of age story with decent acting, relatable characters, and a great 90’s soundtrack. It is not politically correct especially by today’s standards and some of the gags are flat out felonies now. Foreign exchange students, bathroom pranks, and alcohol fueled parties, what’s not to like in this movie? Is this an award winning thought provoking film, no. It is a ton of fun especially to those of us who were in high school during the late 90’s. If you enjoy films by National Lampoon or 80’s era high school comedies you will enjoy American Pie. Matt and Mike are back at it again.  At least we had one week where they did not agree on a rating. The boys both give American Pie 4.5 out of 5 Reels.

Next week Matt picked the new Thor I mean Chris Hemsworth film currently streaming on Netflix titled Extraction. Why not sit down and watch it with us this week and send in your thoughts on the action packed thriller. Maybe we will even read your comments on the pod. Thanks for checking our little review and booze show.  Why not do us one more favor and help spread the love by telling your friends and family to listen too!  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.

Lastly we are on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Please join our Facebook Fan Group so you can have a safe space to yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films too. Now go out and catch a movie!

American Pie American Pie Movie Poster

Director: Paul Weitz

Writer: Adam Herz

Stars: Jason Biggs, Chris Klein, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Shannon Elizabeth, and Alyson Hannigan

Release Date: July 9, 1999

Storyline from IMDB

Four teenage boys enter a pact to lose their virginity by prom night.

Watch the American Pie trailer below.

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Episode #149: Legacy – Wish Man

By on Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Sorry everyone but Matt messed up bad last week.  He claimed we were reviewing Jumanji: The Next Level but regretfully it’s not out yet.  He was honestly looking at the wrong week on the release calendar.  Don’t hate him more than usual. Instead there was an exciting new Netflix release last week of a film made in Prescott, Wish Man.  Not Wish Man related topics today include Die Hard, Blanton’s Bourbon, and the incredible beauty of northern Arizona.

Wish Man is an extremely well acted and written film based on the life of Prescott hero Frank Shankwitz founder of Make a Wish.  Frank’s story is very emotional on many levels both good and bad.  The sets are beautiful and perfect for the time period. If you live or have experienced much of Prescott, Ariz. you will recognize most if not all of the locations they used.  There are a handful of minor missteps in the film. A couple of the flashbacks were not presented well and came off confusing. The child actors did well but could have been better.  They are kids and we are sure they did their best so you can’t hold it against them. In the end Mike and Matt both agree Wish Man is a must see film.  Go watch it now and tell everyone you know to watch it too.  Hopefully this is not becoming a trend for the guys but they agree on a rating for the second week in a row!  Matt and Mike both give Wish Man 4.5 out of 5 Reels.

Next week the guys will finally return to the theaters to watch the sequel to the 2017 surprise hit Jumanji: The Next Level, honest that is what we will be reviewing and hopefully with a special guest, Mrs. Talent!!  Thanks for hanging out with us 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 too.

Lastly we are on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Please join our Facebook Fan Group so you can have a safe space to yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films too. Now go out and catch a movie!

Wish Man Wish Man Movie Poster

Director: Theo Davies

Writer: Theo Davies

Stars: Andrew Steel, Kirby Bliss Blanton, Robert Pine, and Tom Sizemore

Release Date: June 7, 2019

Storyline from IMDB

Frank Shankwitz, an Arizona motorcycle cop with a troubled past, survives a near-fatal accident during a high-speed pursuit. As part of Frank’s rehabilitation, police chief Sgt. Eddie Newman asks him to spend time with a terminally ill little boy, Michael, whose dying wish is to be a Highway Patrol motorcycle officer. To Michael, Frank is his hero, and an unlikely friendship is born. The boy inspires Frank to follow a new path, which leads to the creation of the Make-A-Wish foundation.

Watch the Wish Man trailer below.

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Episode #148: Tributary – The Irishman

By on Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Welcome to December everyone!  You can now safely decorate for Christmas, thank you to everyone who waited.  This week the guys stayed home and watched the biggest film release of the long holiday weekend Martin Scorsese’s latest gangster film The Irishman.  Extra special topics today include de-aging, Mike and Matt throw shade at each other, and structure?

The Irishman is an incredible film with a great story saturated with history.  It is classic Scorsese at his best!  Yes it is a long film, very long but worth it.  Do yourself a favor and try to watch it in one sitting.  It will be difficult, especially with the ease of streaming shows and movies today but it is honestly the best way to watch The Irishman.  Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci do we really need to say more?  They were just incredible along with the excellent and vast supporting cast.  The de-aging effects were well done for the most part. There are a few times when the effect doesn’t look quite right but overall it is remarkable what film makers can do today.  The Irishman is a great film and well worth a watch.  If you have it in a theater near you definitely see it there but it is in super limited release.  This movie for sure will be making waves at the Academy Awards early next year. Matt and Mike in the extremely rare occasion agree on a rating giving Scorsese’s latest masterpiece 4 out of 5 Reels.

Next week the guys return to the theaters to watch the sequel to the 2017 surprise hit Jumanji: The Next Level.  What did you think of our attempt at a structured podcast?  Let us know in the emails, the social medias, or carrier pigeon.  Thanks for hanging out with us and we will chat at you next week.

If you want to listen to way better podcast’s don’t forget to check out our sister podcasts The Bluemilk Podcast, The Mile High Show, and Rogues Radio Podcast also based in beautiful Prescott, Arizona.

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 too.

Lastly we are on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Please join our Facebook Fan Group so you can have a safe space to yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films too. Now go out and catch a movie!

The Irishman The Irishman Movie Poster

Director: Martin Scorsese

Writers: Charles Brandt (book), Steven Zaillian (screenplay)

Stars: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, and Harvey Keitel

Release Date: November 27, 2019

Storyline from IMDB

Frank “The Irishman” Sheeran is a man with a lot on his mind. The former labor union high official and hitman, learned to kill serving in Italy during the Second World War. He now looks back on his life and the hits that defined his mob career, maintaining connections with the Bufalino crime family. In particular, the part he claims to have played in the disappearance of his life-long friend, Jimmy Hoffa, the former president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, who mysteriously vanished in late July 1975 at the age of 62.

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