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Episode #171: Tributary – Extraction

By Matt 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.

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Extraction

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 Matt 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.

American Pie

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 #165: Legacy – The Stoned Age

By Matt on Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Hi everybody! We hope everyone is staying safe and locked up in their homes watching movies and listening to podcasts. Today Mysterious Mike Talent and Matt Hinshaw review a classic film from their high school days, The Stoned Age. Bonus topics include ex girlfriends, baseball coming back, and coming of age films.

The Stoned Age is a fun comedic story about a pair of high school buddies cursing town in the blue torpedo looking to party and find some chicks. There have been some incredible coming of age movies since this film came out but The Stoned Age was a pioneer with Dazed and Confused for the genre in the mid 90’s. The plot is fun and takes a couple of wild turns especially when the floating eyeball is introduced. The acting is decent. It is rough at times but a lot of these actors were very young and early in their careers so you have to cut them some slack. It is not really a stoner comedy, The Stoned Age is more about getting into trouble on a Saturday night by friends, cops, and parents. To put it lightly it is not a politically correct film and probably would not be made today. Is this a must see film, probably not. It is a fun romp and a perfect film to revisit for your hosts during our current home lock downs. It is worth a watch if you are having a few drinks late at night trying to avoid the news. Mike and Matt both agree this movie is probably pulling a lot of nostalgia for their ratings. They both award the film 3 out of 5 Reels.

Next week who knows what we are reviewing. It is Mike’s turn to pick a film. We went over several options on the podcast so you will have to wait until next week to find out what he picks. Thanks for downloading our 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.

The Stoned Age

Director: James Melkonian

Writers: James Melkonian and Rich Wilkes

Stars: Michael Kopelow, Bradford Tatum, China Kantner, Renee Allman, and Clifton Collins Jr.

Release Date: February 11, 1994

Storyline from IMDB

Joe and Hubbs are a pair of rockers who are on a quest for ‘chicks’. This is the tale of their adventures over one night.

Watch The Stoned Age 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.

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 #148: Tributary – The Irishman

By Matt 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.

The Irishman

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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Episode #171: Tributary – Extraction

Extraction

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Watch the Extraction trailer below.

Episode #170: Legacy – American Pie

American Pie

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Watch the American Pie trailer below.

Episode #165: Legacy – The Stoned Age

The Stoned Age

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Watch The Stoned Age trailer below.

Episode #151: Pre Star Wars Episode 9 Predictions

Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

Storyline from IMDB

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

Episode #148: Tributary – The Irishman

The Irishman

Storyline from IMDB

Watch The Irishman trailer below.