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Episode #171: Tributary – Extraction

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.

Episode #170: Legacy – American Pie

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 BiggsChris KleinThomas 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.

Episode #167: The Rhythm Section

Is it just us or are the days starting to really blend together?  Well at least today is going to be different, we have a brand spanking new episode of the Reel Film Nerds podcast for you!  In this pod Mike and Matt talk revenge, spies, and the Green Lantern? when they review The Rhythm Section starring Blake Lively and Jude Law.  Way off topics include Shudder, buying a new TV, and washing dishes.

The Rhythm Section is a great film with lots of twists and turns and excellent acting.  Blake Lively especially excels at the many different ways her character is portrayed from girl next door to junkie to badass assassin.  Jude Law also does an excellent job being the strong willed and almost hated former spy training Lively’s character and taking advantage of her naivety.  One incredible scene of the film really sticks out to your two hosts, a car chase.  It is your typical car chase but the way it was shot puts you in the passenger seat for the whole chase.  There are no overhead shots or scene setting exteriors, just a fun ride with a scared Lively trying to escape.  Matt and Mike are on a roll!  Again they agree on a rating both awarding The Rhythm Section 3.5 out of 5 Reels.

Congratulations to our winner’s and enjoy your copy of The Rhythm Section while practicing social distancing.  Special thanks goes out to Paramount Pictures for supplying us with digital codes to share with you our loyal listeners.  For everyone who entered our contest thank you for your support.  Next week Mike and Matt talk about a new Netflix Original Sci-Fi film Code 8.  Thanks for downloading our pod and help spread the love by telling your friends and family 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.

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 Rhythm Section The Rhythm Section Movie Poster

Director: Reed Morano

Writer: Mark Burnell

Stars: Blake Lively, Jude Law, Sterling K. Brown, and Richard Brake

Release Date: January 31, 2020

Storyline from IMDB

A woman seeks revenge against those who orchestrated a plane crash that killed her family.

Watch The Rhythm Section trailer below.

Episode #165: Legacy – The Stoned Age

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.

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 Stoned Age The Stoned Age Movie Poster

Director: James Melkonian

Writers: James Melkonian and Rich Wilkes

Stars: Michael KopelowBradford TatumChina 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.

Episode #162: The Hunt

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.

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 Hunt The Hunt Movie Poster

Director: Craig Zobel

Writers: Nick Cuse and Damon Lindelof

Stars: Betty GilpinHilary SwankIke 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.