Reel DMC: Directors, Movies, & Chaos

Halloween Ends (2022) - Thoughts on the New Trilogy + "Michael Myers Sausage" Dec 09, 2022

The guys discuss the final film in David Gordon Green’s new Halloween Trilogy, and the brief career of unsuccessful serial killer “Corey Myers.” Marcus struggles to pronounce “Haddonfield,” and Dave has a creative suggestion for how to best punish Michael Myers.
Well, at lest they cleared up that Halloween Kills window bullshit…..

Halloween Franchise, Michael Myers, and Halloween Ends Predictions (ft. guest Bill Tiller) Aug 15, 2022

Dave and special guest Bill Tiller dive down the rabbit hole to discuss all things Michael Myers, the Halloween franchise, and predict how Halloween Ends will wrap up the David Gordon Green trilogy. Along the way, we discuss how each of us became interested in the franchise, the greatness of John Carpenter, why we believe the film series is so enduring, and why we obsess over it.

Bill’s specific predictions for Halloween Ends start around the 1:26 mark.

For those of you interested in additional Halloween content, we have three previous episodes for Rob Zombie’s 2007 remake, the 2018 Halloween, and the most recent film in the series, Halloween Kills:

https://podcast.reeldmc.com/1909366/9796446-halloween-kills-2021

https://podcast.reeldmc.com/1909366/9796491-halloween-2007

https://podcast.reeldmc.com/1909366/9796447-halloween-2018

Rush (2013), plus F1 racing history Aug 02, 2022

This week we cover the F1 racing movie Rush (2013) directed by Ron Howard featuring the great world championship battle between James Hunt and Niki Lauda, starring Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Bruhl.
Colin and Marcus get the chance to talk Formula One and boy do they ever, they even occasionally discuss the movie. Buckle up and enjoy the pod!

Donnie Darko (2001) - Mythology or Madness? Jul 18, 2022

The guys discuss Richard Kelly’s first film – the cult classic Donnie Darko, staring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Drew Barrymore, and the late Patrick Swayze. Along the way, they debate the merits of ambiguity vs. a full explanation, Dave almost learns to pronounce “Cannes,” and everybody marvels at the fantastic hallway shot set to “Head Over Heels.” Everybody loves the soundtrack and thinks the Frank the Bunny costume is downright creepy. By the end of the episode it's clear that everybody remains strongly committed to Sparkle Motion.

#donniedarko #cultmovie #frankthebunny #sparklemotion

Looper (2012) Jul 05, 2022

Dave, Marcus, and Colin grapple with the mechanics of time travel--and what their younger selves might think of their now selves--in Looper, Rian Johnson's mind bending sci-fi/film noir/western from 2012. Dave takes a Joseph Gordon-Levitt journey, and we debate if this is the last great performance by Bruce Willis. But one thing is certain: Jeff Daniels's Abe is a tired man who seems fed up with living in the past.

Cloverfield (2008) Jun 14, 2022

From the director of the new Batman, we revisit Matt Reeve's found footage monster movie Cloverfield (2008), produced by JJ Abrahms. We had't seen it in many years and enjoyed the rewatch. Poor Marlena.

Tropic Thunder (2008) May 31, 2022

Dave, Marcus, and Colin discuss how Tropic Thunder walks the razor's edge of appropriateness to hilarious results. Everybody agrees Robert Downey Jr. and Ben Stiller are great, with Downey giving the performance of a lifetime. Marcus is less excited about the overall film, but as we all know by now, he hates comedies unless they were made before 1990....

Prometheus (2012) May 17, 2022

Editor's Note: This new version of the episode fixes a 4 minute gap starting at 1:07:33. Please download this fixed version if you experienced any issues. Apologies to all--in case you hadn't figured it out, we're not professionals. (Published 3:14 pm PT, May 18, 2022.)
This week, Colin wants to discuss the BIG QUESTIONS around the origins of human life on Earth, while Dave and Marcus bemoan the stupid scientists and shoddy writing, in Ridley Scott's visually stunning sci-fi "prequel" to Alien. Welcome to the crew of Prometheus (2012). Be careful of the android--he's a psychopath.

Leon: The Professional (1994) May 03, 2022

We revisit the highly rated Luc Besson film, Leon: The Professional. Natalie Portman is amazing in her film debut, Jean Reno is bad ass, and Gary Oldman brings the heat like only he can. Does it deserve the #33 spot in IMDb's Top 250...

Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) Apr 19, 2022

Dave declares Grosse Pointe Blank to be the greatest John Cusack film ever made, Colin and Marcus don’t agree. Everybody loves the chemistry between Cusack and Minnie Driver, and appreciate the energy Jeremy Piven brings to the film. Mixed reactions on Dan Aykroyd's turn as “Grocer,” but everybody is aligned the music and soundtrack are fantastic. Guns, bullets, and murder – this is not your typical romantic comedy, but somehow it works!

Fight Club (1999) Apr 05, 2022

Dave wants you to hit him as hard as you can... as he, Marcus and Colin break the first rule of Fight Club to discuss David Fincher's 1999 "cult classic" and visual masterpiece about what it means to be male in the 21st century. Do its themes hold up today? And how about that incredible twist? Come join our version of Project Mayhem and find out! "We have just...lost...cabin pressure."

8 Mile (2002) Mar 22, 2022

We go back to Detroit and discuss Eminem's feature film debut in 8 Mile (2002), directed by Curtis Hanson. We talk about Eminem's impressive performance for a first time actor, the Academy Award winning song Lose Yourself, and is 8 Mile a sports movie?

The Crow (1994) Mar 08, 2022

The guys discuss the Alex Proyas film. Dave takes an unexpectedly emotional journey, Marcus thinks it belongs in the 80’s, and Colin is unimpressed. Everybody loves the over the top Michael Wincott performance, appreciates the overall style, and agrees Eric “DA’RAVEN” has mad killing skills. FIRE IT UP!

Eyes Wide Shut (1999) Feb 22, 2022

Dave has a "Kubrick Awakening" as he joins Marcus and Colin on a night-long adventure through Stanley Kubrick's final film, which features real-life married couple (at the time) Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman and is highlighted by a fascinating Cruise performance--and a visit to the world's dullest orgy.

Edward Scissorhands (1990) Feb 08, 2022

We discuss Tim Burton's cult classic film Edward Scissorhands, the first in what turned to a great partnership with Johnny Depp. The film is highly regarded but will it hold up 20 years later, let's just say it hit enough touch points for Dave that he made a list.

The Matrix Resurrections (2021) Jan 26, 2022

Dave, Marcus and Colin discuss the hugely disappointing Matrix Resurrections – even Keanu Reeves seems bored. The hyper-meta commentary falls flat, the techno-babble is ludicrous, and the action choreography is a mess. We should have taken the blue pill and watched John Wick instead.
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The Matrix (1999) Jan 11, 2022

Dave, Marcus, and Colin discuss the revolutionary sci-fi action adventure film, discuss the mythology of the Matrix, debate whether the red pill or blue pill would be the better option, and discuss how the film has influenced modern culture.
Everybody agrees that Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne kick ass (and each other) Carrie-Ann Moss looks great in latex, and bullet time is still cool!
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Dune (2021) Dec 27, 2021

The guys discuss Denis Villeneuve’s visual masterpiece, Dave is quite taken with the film, while Colin remains obsessed with the 1984 David Lynch version. Everybody loves Timothée Chalamet, Jason Momoa, and the giant sandworms. Dave also conducts a quick interview with his Mom, turns out, she was not a fan.

Starship Troopers (1997) Dec 06, 2021

The guys discuss Paul Verhoeven misunderstood attack on fascism staring Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, and Dina Meyer. They discuss the film, the original Robert Heinlein book, and how Neil Patrick Harris rocks his gestapo uniform. Nazis in space, fighting and killing bugs with oversized guns.....what could go wrong?

Halloween Kills (2021) Oct 31, 2021

The guys discuss this incredibly bizarre sequel - Jamie Lee Curtis takes her Laurie Strode character to a drug induced heights and Marcus struggles to pronounce Haddonfield. This movie is more insane then the psychopath those true-crime podcasters were following in the first film....I believe his name was Michael Myers.

Halloween (2018) Oct 23, 2021

Part one of a two-part podcast on the new Halloween trilogy. True crime podcasters investigate the babysitter murders from 40 years ago and accidentally unleash Michael Myers on Haddonfield. We discuss Jamie Lee Curtis kicking ass, go deep on the Halloween franchise, and wonder is Michael Myers a cool guy? Long live John Carpenter!

A Knight’s Tale (2001) Oct 15, 2021

For its twenty year anniversary, Dave, Marcus and Colin indulge in the unexpectedly great anachronisms of the Heath Ledger medieval “sports movie,” A Knight’s Tale. Meanwhile, Marcus is convinced he’s watching a high school rom-com. Hilarity ensues.

Casino Royale (2006) Oct 05, 2021

Dave, Marcus and Colin discuss Daniel Craig’s first time playing 007, leading to fun discussion on all things Bond (you never forget your first Bond). Also discussed, poker odds, cocktail recipes, and the effectiveness of testicular torture.

300 (2007) Sep 14, 2021

Colin and Dave continue their Zack Snyder movie journey and discuss his first feature film. Colin attempts to help Dave with his pronunciations (and fails) and also expresses admiration for mutant executioners and Xerxes’s orgy game.

Rango (2011) Aug 31, 2021

Dave, Marcus, and Colin mosey on over to the Mojave desert with Gore Verbinski’s animated western Rango. Colin is not really a fan of animated movies, will this zany lizard tale win him over?

Friday Night Frights #8: The Ring (2002) Aug 20, 2021

Dave, Marcus, and Colin discuss watching random video tapes and Japanese horror films as we dive into the 2002 cult classic movie The Ring – directed by Gore Verbinski, starring Naomi Watts and our favorite horror child actor David Dorfman.

Crimson Tide (1995) Aug 10, 2021

Dave, Marcus, and Colin dive deep into Crimson Tide. Amazing performances by Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman, and plenty of blue lights, rain, and sweat you know it’s a Tony Scott movie. Set conditions 1SQ and take us to launch depth!

Skyscraper (2018) Aug 03, 2021

Dave takes an insane angle on the Rawson Marshall Thurber directed action spectacle, and Colin and Marcus totally disagree. The Rock is literally cooking in this Die Hard / Towering Inferno mashup.

L.A. Confidential (1997) Jul 13, 2021

Dave, Marcus, and Colin marvel at the amazing cast–and try to unpack the smart, complex plot–of director Curtis Hanson’s and co-screenwriter Brian Helgeland’s 1997 modern film noir classic, L.A. Confidential. Off the record, on the QT, and very hush-hush!

Independence Day (1996) Jul 04, 2021

Independence Day (1996) Dave, Marcus, and Colin discuss the @rolandemmerich directed, B movie classic and watch stuff get blow'd up real good. All three marvel at the realistic approach to science, but Colin hates Russell's kids.

Dawn of the Dead (2004) Jun 28, 2021

Dave and Colin continue their quest to discuss every Zack Snyder film, (apparently) while offering thoughts on proper tram operation, nuclear propane bombs and the fun of post-apocalyptic shopping sprees.

Friday Night Frights #7: Don’t Breathe (2016) Jun 25, 2021

Dave, Marcus, and Colin take a tour of a spacious Detroit home in a neighborhood with plenty of growth potential. This week we watch the Fede Alvarez home invasion thriller Don’t Breathe (2016) starring Jane Levy and Stephen Lang. Don’t go in the basement.

28 Days Later (2002) Jun 16, 2021

Dave, Marcus, and Colin discuss the chilling post-apocalyptic film 28 Days Later, written by Alex Garland and directed by Danny Boyle. A gripping story and artistically shot movie, thankfully our real global pandemic is nothing like this terrifying scenario: fast infected zombies!

Army of the Dead (2021) Jun 09, 2021

Dave and Colin discuss the various film inspirations Zack Snyder called upon for Army of the Dead Some of you might remember a film called ALIENS..... James Cameron is gonna' sue!!

Friday Night Frights #6: REC (2007) Jun 04, 2021

Dave, Marcus, and Colin continue to look for a scary movie, this week we watch the 2007 Spanish horror movie REC. Whatever you do, don't watch the English dubbed version, don't make the same mistake Marcus made.

Gladiator (2000) May 25, 2021

Dave, Colin, and Marcus discuss the Ridley Scott directed spectacle - incredibly entertaining yet historically inaccurate. If you listen, we hope YOU ARE ENTERTAINED!!!! But, we'd settle for mild amusement

Friday Night Frights #5: The Descent (2005) May 14, 2021

Dave, Marcus, and Colin go spelunking in the claustrophobic nightmare The Descent (2005). Our advice, if your friend finds a random cave to explore, maybe you should proceed with a bit of caution, or find new friends.

Friday Night Frights #4: The Cabin in the Woods (2011) May 07, 2021

Dave, Marcus, and Colin discuss why it's NEVER a good idea to go to The Cabin in the Woods. Colin and Dave align on when it's ok to kill friends, and Marcus contemplates death by unicorn

Friday Night Frights #3: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) Apr 30, 2021

Dave, Marcus, and Colin review the 2003 remake of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Jessica Biel and R. Lee Ermey are great in this well-crafted horror movie, but Colin has some gripes when compared to the original. Also, is a chainsaw really a practical weapon?

Dredd (2012) Apr 27, 2021

Dave, Marcus, and Colin travel to Mega City One to hit the Slo-Mo and heap praise on the Karl Urban-led, ultraviolent, and very fun re-imagining of the comic “Judge Dredd.” And when he says he is the law… he really means it.

Natural Born Killers (1994) Apr 20, 2021

Dave, Marcus, and Colin disagree if Oliver Stone’s Natural Born Killers is a masterpiece or a piece of sh**! Listen to our lively discussion trying to figure out just what is going on in the movie. The one thing we all love is Robert Downey Jr’s performance as Wayne Gale!

Friday Night Frights #2: Drag Me to Hell (2009) Apr 16, 2021

We’re back with another Friday Night Frights episode, and Sam Raimi returns to his roots with his fun gore-filled horror style, Drag Me to Hell (2009) does not disappoint. Christine, just give the old lady a loan extension!

Falling Down (1993) Apr 13, 2021

Dave, Marcus and Colin contemplate the confusion which results from watching this 1993 film in 2021. Can it be reinterpreted today? When being stalked by a crazy person, should you stop for a hot dog?

Friday Night Frights #1: Evil Dead (2013) Apr 09, 2021

It's spooky time! Our inaugural Friday Night Frights episode, a new series on the Reel DMC podcast. We dive back into our favorite franchise the Evil Dead with the 2013 remake

Justice League: The Snyder Cut (2021) Mar 30, 2021

Dave and Colin provide some partially informed thoughts on Zack Snyder's Justice League - go easy on us comic nerds, we did our best.

In The Line of Fire (1993) Mar 23, 2021

Dave, Marcus and Colin marvel at how a 63 year old Eastwood is able to scale the rooftops, flirt with a much younger Rene Russo, and discuss how assassins take inspiration from mood boards….poor Dylan McDermott never had a chance…

Dazed and Confused (1993) Mar 16, 2021

Party... er, podcast at the Moon Tower! Marcus is off buying Aerosmith tickets, so Dave and Colin are joined by their friend Marc to take a fun and nostalgic look at Richard Linklater's coming of age comedy set in 1976 Austin, Tx. Alright, alright, alright!

Cruising (1980) Mar 09, 2021

A special one year anniversary episode, we are pulling our first podcast off the shelf and releasing. William Friedkin's Cruising is our first movie, we had lots to learn about: recording, editing, quality, and picking movies!

My Cousin Vinny (1992) Mar 02, 2021

Dave, Marcus, and Colin discuss the fantastic performances of Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, and Fred Gwynne in the courtroom comedy My Cousin Vinny. From body suits to ignition timing we're all smitten.

Unforgiven (1992) Feb 23, 2021

Dave, Marcus and Colin discuss Clint Eastwood's final Western and how it relates to Eastwood's overall legacy. Oh and English Bob, lots of talk about English Bob....

Alien3 (1992) Feb 16, 2021

Dave, Marcus, and Colin discuss how David Fincher’s first major film relates to the overall Alien franchise, and debate the proper form one should use whilst diving into a pool of molten lead, lava, or just a furnace.

Army of Darkness (1992) Feb 09, 2021

Grab your BOOM-stick and join Dave, Marcus, and Colin as they travel to the Middle Ages to help Bruce Campbell battle the Army of Darkness in the third installment of Sam Raimi's Evil Dead franchise. Come get some!

Hot Shots! (1991) Feb 02, 2021

Dave, Marcus, and Colin discuss the Jim Abrahams parody Hot Shots! and the comedy gold that is Lloyd Bridges as Admiral Benson, he does love a good funeral.

Die Hard 2 (1990) Jan 26, 2021

Dave, Colin and Jamie discuss (aka nitpick the hell out of) Renny Harlin's sequel to the original Die Hard. Yippee Ki-yay!

The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) Jan 19, 2021

Dave, Marcus, and Colin discuss Andrew Dice Clay and are pleasantly surprised in this vehicle showcase. It's unbelievable!

Hudson Hawk (1991) Jan 12, 2021

Dave, Marcus, and Colin discuss the adventures of the world's greatest singing cat-burglar, musician screenwriters, and the most annoying villains in the history of film. Spoiler alert: Colin hated it.

Hunt for Red October (1990) Jan 01, 2021

Once more, we play our dangerous game, a game of chess against our old adversary. Get ready to dive into the waters of the North Atlantic as we discuss John McTiernan’s classic. One ping only.

Tremors (1990) Dec 29, 2020

Dave, Marcus and Colin discuss one of the last great big budget creature features. It's Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward vs. giant underground monsters...just stay out of Burt Gummer's rec room unless you're formally invited - he does not take well to trespassers.

Navy SEALs (1990) Dec 22, 2020

The Navy SEALS are known as being one of the most impressive and disciplined fighting forces in the world....Charlie Sheen attempts to singlehandedly change that perception in this AMAZING film.

Flatliners (1990) Nov 25, 2020

Some lines shouldn't be crossed....and some movies probably shouldn't have been made. Dave, Colin, and Jamie discuss Joel Schumacher's 1990's FLATLINERS - reds and blues, steam, and some great Kevin Bacon hair.

Vampire’s Kiss (1989) Nov 19, 2020

Nicolas Cage turns into a vampire in a performance you’ll never forget…even if you want to.

Road House (1989) Nov 15, 2020

The name is Dalton. The movie is Road House. Dave, Marcus, Colin and Jamie discuss the glorious 1989 cheese fest Road House.

Year in Review: 1989 Nov 04, 2020

It’s 1989, seize the day by grabbing a drink at the Double Deuce. Just make sure you do the right thing by making a last crusade to Stanley Spudowski’s clubhouse. Wild thing, you make my heart sing…..

Halloween (2007) Oct 28, 2020

Dave, Marcus and Colin discuss Rob Zombie's 2007 remake of Halloween, talk about its relationship to Carpenter's original film, and discuss an alternate career possibility for Michael Myers.

Scream (1996) Oct 20, 2020

Do you like scary movies? Colin, Marcus and Dave discuss Wes Craven’s SCREAM, the iconic opening, the myriad references, and the amazing lifting power of 1/2 horsepower garage door motors.

Die Hard (1988) Oct 14, 2020

“The guy from Moonlighting in an action film?! I don’t think that is going to be any good.”

Dune (1984) Oct 05, 2020

The sleeper has awakened! We dive into Dune—both David Lynch's 1984 cult classic and the Frank Herbert novel.

Tango & Cash (1989) Oct 01, 2020

Dave, Marcus, and Colin discuss one of the weirdest buddy cop action films of all time. Is it a comedy? A thriller? Or just an excuse for Jack Palance to sniff mice?

The Accidental Tourist (1988) Sep 15, 2020

Colin and Marcus blow off their homework assignment and are headed to detention. Dave watched the movie but has no one to discuss it with.....

Our Top Five: 1988 Sep 08, 2020

Our top five films of 1988, plus Marcus attempts to defend his position on Young Guns.........

Lockdown Cinema #12 – A Fish Called Wanda (1987) Sep 05, 2020

Diamonds are stolen, fish are eaten, and running over somebody with a steamroller provides therapeutic benefits. Don't call me stupid.

Year in Review: 1988 Aug 30, 2020

We've come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass... it's 1988 and we're reviewing the top movies of the year. Listen to our guilty pleasures and find some hidden gems.

Young Guns (1988) Aug 27, 2020

Six reasons the west was super cheesy. Somebody forgot to tell Charlie Sheen this was a period piece.......he dog, did you see the size of that chicken?

Lockdown Cinema REVERSAL! #1 – Little Women (2019) Aug 20, 2020

Mia turns the table on her Dad and makes him watch one of HER favorite movies!

Pumpkinhead (1987) Aug 18, 2020

If a family member is accidentally injured, your best course of action is to summon the demon of vengeance: PUMPKINHEAD!

The Last Emperor (1987) Aug 12, 2020

Our homework assignment for 1987 was to watch Bernardo Bertolucci's epic The Last Emperor. Winner of Best Picture and a total of nine academy awards, but a split decision on the Reel DMC podcast.

The Princess Bride (1987) Aug 07, 2020

The Princess Bride is our collective favorite movie of 1987. A wonderfully charming movie filled with fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, and miracles.

Our Top Five: 1987 Aug 04, 2020

Ok maggots, drop your socks, it’s time for our top 5 movies for 1987! There will be laughter, tears, action, and romance and that’s just Predator!

Near Dark (1987) Jul 31, 2020

Kathryn Bigelow's first directorial effort, the cast of Aliens, and some genuinely malicious vampires come together in a very fun film!

Lockdown Cinema #11 – The Lost Boys (1987) Jul 28, 2020

Sleep all day, party all night, listen to the sax, eat a security guard - just kids having fun!

Year in Review: 1987 Jul 24, 2020

Greed was good in 1987, but does it hold up. We discuss the Three Men and a Baby ghost, Colin’s dislike of Fatal Attraction, and teenage vampire angst. Thou shall not fear… our 1987 year in review because nobody puts baby in the corner.

Leonard Part 6 (1987) Jul 22, 2020

Marcus gets detention for missing a scheduled podcast, his punishment: sitting through Bill Cosby's action spy thriller Leonard Part 6.

Moonstruck (1987) Jul 20, 2020

Dave, Colin, and Emily discuss Cher, Nic Cage, Italian family dynamics, and big hair.

Lockdown Cinema #10 – Silverado (1985) Jul 03, 2020

The tenth in an ongoing series of film conversations where I track my daughter’s reaction after she’s been introduced to one of my favorite movies. What’s the movie about? In the town of Silverado, a small-town Sherriff confronts four outlaws who attempt to steal the land of a local cattle rancher. Why did I pull […]

Lockdown Cinema #9 – Real Genius (1985) Jul 01, 2020

The ninth in an ongoing series of film conversations where I track my daughter’s reaction after she’s been introduced to one of my favorite movies. What’s the movie about? A hard-working science professor struggling with popcornophobia is tormented by a group of highly intelligent vandals. Why did I pull this particular movie out of the […]

Castle in the Sky (1986) Jun 27, 2020

For each year in review we give ourselves a homework assignment, for 1986 it was Hayao Miyazaki's Castle in the Sky, the first feature film from Studio Ghibli.

Our #1 Movies of 1986 Jun 24, 2020

So many great movies in 1986, it took us three podcasts to finally get to our favorite movies. We take the day off, get into some big trouble, and ride an express elevator to hell. Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen!

Our Top Five: 1986 Jun 21, 2020

Our top movies for 1986, or 80% of our top movies. We went a little long and split our top 5 into two. First up, our #2 to #5 including a double dose of Tom Cruise, the weirdness of David Lynch and a Scottish man playing an Egyptian Spaniard and a Frenchman playing a Scottish […]

Cobra (1986) Jun 17, 2020

It was Colin's turn to go on a rant. He had some things to say about Sylvester Stallone's Cobra, enough to warrant a special breakout from our 1986 Year in Review podcast.

Year in Review: 1986 Jun 15, 2020

It's 1986, and we feel the need… the need for speed! It's time to go back to school, because if you're the disease, then we've got the cure! This is the one with the whales.

Wisdom (1986) Jun 07, 2020

Sometimes a film comes along which makes you want to rise up and fight the system……..this is not that film……

After Hours (1985) Jun 01, 2020

We stayed up late for our homework assignment for 1985 to watch Martin Scorsese's attempt at comedy in After Hours.

Our Top Five: 1985 May 26, 2020

A blockbuster year in movies, difficult choices to make between an iconic western, a time traveling teenager, and so much angst-filled teenagers. Give a listen to hear our favorites!

St. Elmo’s Fire (1985) May 22, 2020

Dave goes on a rant about St. Elmo's Fire, a special breakout episode from our 1985 Year in Review podcast.

Year in Review: 1985 May 20, 2020

Great scott! It's 1985! Don't be a neo-maxi zoom dweebie and get your 1.21 gigawatts! It's time for another Reel DMC podcast, it's all ball-bearings these days.

Lockdown Cinema #8 – This is Spinal Tap! (1984) May 17, 2020

The eight in an ongoing series of film conversations where I track my daughter’s reaction after she’s been introduced to one of my favorite movies. What’s the movie about? An investigate journalist begins shadowing “one of England’s loudest bands” to try and solve the mystery of an ongoing series of percussionist deaths. Why did I […]

The Hit (1984) May 11, 2020

For our 1984 Year in Review homework assignment we watched Stephen Frear’s The Hit.

Our Top Five: 1984 May 08, 2020

No time for love Dr. Jones, don't fall for a banana in your tail pipe, it is time for our top five movies of 1984! We'll join the French resistance and travel from Arrakis to Texas.

Year in Review: 1984 May 05, 2020

It's 1984, there are sixteen candles on the cake, ghosts are busted, kids learn karate, and a bachelor parties. Hold on because this one goes to eleven!

Lockdown Cinema #7 Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) May 02, 2020

The seventh in an ongoing series of film conversations where I track my daughter’s reaction after she’s been introduced to one of my favorite movies. What’s the movie about? A young boy and his Austrian stepfather conspire to help the boy’s mother escape from a mental institution. With a police officer in hot pursuit, the […]

The Hunger (1983) Apr 27, 2020

Our homework assignment for 1983 was Tony Scott’s The Hunger. Tony Scott and vampires, what could go wrong...

Lockdown Cinema #6 – Psycho (1960) Apr 24, 2020

The sixth in an ongoing series of film conversations where I track my daughter’s reaction after she’s been introduced to one of my favorite movies. What’s the movie about? A down on his luck motel owner’s life is upended when his overbearing mother constantly intervenes in his love life. Why did I pull this particular […]

Year in Review: 1983 Apr 19, 2020

Like oh my god, it's totally 1983. Wargames are played, Business gets Risky, a Jedi Returns, and the ice... IS GONNA BREAK!!

The Verdict (1982) Apr 13, 2020

Each Year in Review podcast we give ourselves a homework assignment to watch a movie we're all interested in. For the 1982 Year in Review we watched Sydney Lumet's The Verdict.

Lockdown Cinema #5 – The Terminator (1984) Apr 10, 2020

The fifth in an ongoing series of film conversations where I track my daughter’s reaction after she’s been introduced to one of my favorite movies.

Year in Review: 1982 Apr 06, 2020

It's 1982, First Blood is drawn, replicants are retired, revenge is served cold... in space, and Things go terribly, terribly wrong in Antarctica.

Lockdown Cinema #4 – Better Off Dead (1985) Apr 04, 2020

Devastated by personal loss, and drowning in debt (a full “TWO DOLLARS!”) a young man contemplates ending his own life. Close friends, foreign exchange students, dancing hamburgers, and the entire state of Northern California must pull together to help him realize his life is worth living.

Body Heat (1981) Mar 31, 2020

For each Year in Review, we give ourselves a homework assignment to watch a movie we're all interested in but missed. For our 1981 Year in Review we decided to watch Lawrence Kasdan's Body Heat.

Year in Review: 1981 Mar 28, 2020

The Reel DMC podcast takes a look back at 1981 — the year of a swashbuckling archaeologist, New York is a prison state, Bill Murray joins the army, and werewolves, lots of werewolves.

Lockdown Cinema #3 – Jaws (1975) Mar 27, 2020

The third in an ongoing series of film conversations where I track my daughter’s reaction after she’s been introduced to one of my favorite movies. What’s the movie about? Frustrated with municipal bureaucracy, the police chief of a small island community charters a boat for a brief sport fishing adventure. Hilarity ensues. Why did I […]

Lockdown Cinema #2 – Logan (2017) Mar 24, 2020

The second in an ongoing series of film conversations where I track my daughter’s reaction after she’s been introduced to one of my favorite movies. **Spoiler alert** – I’ll tread lightly because the surprises are worth it, but If you don’t want to know what happens in the film, you should probably stop reading this […]

Lockdown Cinema #1 – Tremors (1990) Mar 23, 2020

The first in an ongoing series of film conversations where I track my daughter’s reaction after she’s been introduced to one of my favorite movies. What’s the movie about? It’s a slow-burn contemplation on the risks/rewards of choosing to isolate oneself away from broader society….and then some giant worm creatures show up and start eating […]

Year in Review: 1980 Mar 15, 2020

Our inaugural episode talking about films from 1980.

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