Reading Between the Reels: Film analysis with snark and heart

Craig Dickinson, Corey Heitschmidt, and Justin Eldon•readingbetweenthereels.podbean.com

Reading Between the Reels dives deep into your favorite movies with sharp wit and genuine passion. We blend biting snark and heartfelt insights to uncover the hidden layers, flaws, and brilliance that make films unforgettable. If you love honest, fun, and slightly chaotic film talk, this is the podcast for you.

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RBR #38: “Fight Club”

Fight Club is a subversive combination of social commentary, psychology, and violence. Featuring captivating cinematography and brilliant performances by its lead actors, the film is ripe for deconstruction as it continues to challenge audiences and remains relevant more than 20 years after its release.----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast catcher. Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and mor...

Mar 23, 2022•47 min•Ep. 38

RBR #37: “Jojo Rabbit”

Jojo Rabbit is a brilliant satirical film from the mind of Taika Waititi that doubles as a touching coming-of-age story for its eponymous hero. During our deconstruction, we examine its themes, brilliant use of music, and provocative performances. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast catcher. Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more! If you would like to connect with us, you can find us...

Mar 09, 2022•44 min•Ep. 37

RBR #36: “Batman v Superman”

Batman v Superman was the second entry in the burgeoning DCEU and the first onscreen meeting of the titular characters. It was a financial success but was disliked by most critics. Concluding our series on Batman’s film introductions, we break down the “Ultimate Edition” of this controversial film. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast catcher. Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more! I...

Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 36

RBR #35: “Batman Begins”

Batman Begins not only rebooted the “Batman” film franchise in a compelling way; it also became the definitive template for several other franchise’s restarts which followed its release. Continuing our series on the Caped Crusader’s film introductions, we deconstruct Christopher Nolan’s first installment in The Dark Knight trilogy. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast catcher. Visit our TeePublic store for t-...

Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 35

#StarWarsPodcastDay Bonus Episode: “The Star Wars Holiday Special” (Live Reactions and Analysis)

The Star Wars Holiday Special is arguably the most notorious thing in all of Star Wars media. Famously disowned by George Lucas after it aired, the special has since taken on a near-mythic status due to its reputation and limited availability. Now, for this year’s #StarWarsPodcastDay, we share our live reactions and analysis. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast catcher. Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts...

Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 42 min

RBR #34: “Batman”

Batman was a worldwide phenomenon when it debuted in 1989 and re-wrote the book on blockbuster movies. With The Batman arriving in March, we begin a series on each of the Dark Knight’s modern film introductions—starting with Tim Burton’s Batman. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast catcher. Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more! If you would like to connect with us, you can find us o...

Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 34

RBR #33: “The Mandalorian Chapter 14 - The Tragedy”

“The Tragedy,” another of our favorite episodes of The Mandalorian, formally reintroduced Boba Fett into the Star Wars canon and literally gave new life to the fan-favorite character. With his own show, The Book of Boba Fett , now in full swing, we take a look back at The Mandalorian Chapter 14: “The Tragedy” and deconstruct its cinematic elements. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast catcher. Visit our TeePu...

Jan 12, 2022•39 min•Ep. 33

RBR #32: “The Mandalorian Chapter 8 - Redemption”

Since its debut in November of 2019, The Mandalorian has received nearly universal acclaim from Star Wars fans and has been praised for its performances, visuals, and powerful storytelling. With the show on an extended hiatus as it makes way for its spinoff The Book of Boba Fett, we take a closer look at one of our favorite episodes of The Mandalorian, Chapter 8: “Redemption.” ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite pod...

Dec 29, 2021•32 min•Ep. 32

RBR #31 “The Matrix”

The Matrix is a brilliant blend of cyberpunk, anime, martial arts, and mythology that questions not only the nature of reality but also what is possible for filmmakers. With The Matrix Resurrections hitting theatres next week, we take the red pill and re-enter The Matrix to uncover the hidden meanings in the original film. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast catcher. Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, h...

Dec 15, 2021•52 min•Ep. 31

RBR #30: “The Amazing Spider-Man Duology”

The Amazing Spider-Man duology starring Andrew Garfield was a pair of films that rebooted the Spider-Man film franchise only 5 years after the previous series ended. Though the series was cut short when the character was rebooted again as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man: No Way Home promises to bring resolution to some of its lingering plot threads. In anticipation, we deconstruct TASM and its much-derided sequel. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spr...

Dec 01, 2021•58 min•Ep. 30

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