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Reel Phonies

A show where we mix an exuberant enthusiasm for movies and TV with not a lot of actual movie or TV knowledge
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Episodes

185 - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

After some spy thrillers, heist movies and about a dozen straight action flicks, Marvel is finally diving into a new genre: Horror. Join us as we break down Multiverse of Madness, discuss the connection to other Raimi works, and discuss how scary is too scary for a superhero movie.

May 15, 202245 min

184 - Moon Knight Finale

This week closing out Marvel's Moon Knight. Can justice prevail over evil? Is Marc just crazy? Is this all in his head? And most importantly, is this series better or worse than Michael Bay's Transformers? Tune in to find out!

May 09, 202228 min

183 - A Quiet Place: Day One, Fast X, Thor: Love and Thunder Trailer

We're bringing you the latest Hollywood news and trailers including some shakeups on the Fast & Furious set, the first news on the Quiet Place threequel, the first trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder, and a rare instance of the scales of the universe balancing correctly.

May 01, 202236 min

182 - Moon Knight

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? A 40-year old question that Marvel's latest TV show refuses to answer. Join us as we talk about this superhero amalgam of Fight Club, National Treasure, and The Mummy to see if it's greater than the sum of its influences.

Apr 25, 202245 min

181 - Ms. Marvel, New Game of Thrones, I Am Legend 2

Join us as we dig into the latest Hollywood news including the first trailer for Marvel's Disney+ series, a reminder that Game of Thrones still exists and there's more coming soon, a possible revival of Will Smith hit, and, of course, the other Will Smith hit that everyone's talking about.

Apr 06, 202239 min

180 - Hidden Gems of 2003

2003 brought us the first Pirates of the Caribbean, the last LoTR, and what are now the middle two Matrix movies. While not deeply hidden, this year's underappreciated gems include a Nick Cage classic, Sean Connery's last ever movie, and an all-time great action-comedy that never got its due.

Mar 14, 20221 hr 4 min

179 - The Legend of Vox Machina

It's finally here! This 12-episode animated Amazon show adapted from the popular web series Critical Role delivers a rich fantasy world and a loveably unrefined band of adventurers to save it. It's got magic and flair and some outstanding performances.

Mar 02, 202259 min

178 - Doctor Strange 2, Elvis Biopic, Jurassic World 3

We're catching up on the latest Hollywood news including announcement of a Futurama revival, another Star Trek movie, and some big trailers for Jurassic World 3, Baz Luhrmann's Elvis, Lord of the Rings, and Doctor Strange 2.

Feb 21, 202255 min

177 - The Book of Boba Fett

Disney is finally giving a fan favorite character his time in the two suns. But can this former bounty hunter carry his own TV show? Join us as we break down the good, the bad, and the bantha fodder in The Book of Boba Fett and discuss it's greater implications in the Star Wars universe.

Feb 12, 202250 min

176 - Daredevil

This week we're taking it all the way back to 2003 to a maligned Marvel film to see if it deserves all the hate. With a start-studded cast of Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Colin Ferrell, and Michael Clarke Duncan, what could go wrong?

Feb 05, 202249 min

175 - Moon Knight Trailer, Batman Updates, Legend of Vox Machina

We're catching up on all the latest Hollywood news including a trailer for the new Moon Knight series, reports of a Weird Al biopic starring Harry Potter, updates on Matt Reeves' Batman, and the release of the Legend of Vox Machina.

Jan 28, 202237 minEp. 156

174 - Hawkeye

This week we are covering Marvel's latest TV show featuring lots of Christmas, lots of villains, and that one normal guy on the Avengers.

Jan 07, 202233 min

173 - The Matrix Resurrections

Neo is back! But does he need to be? We dive into this divisive sequel almost two decades in the making to see if you should take the red pill or the blue pill on the latest Matrix film.

Jan 01, 202259 min

172 - Spider-Man: No Way Home

This week we're doing the OTHER Spider-Man 3 - Spider-Man: No Way Home. We get to the bottom of this spoiler-filled cap on the "Home" trilogy to separate the hype from the truth and discuss how this movie affects the legacy of all the Spiders-Man before it.

Dec 23, 202159 min

171 - Spider-Man 3

Whichever Spider-Man 3 you think we mean, it's totally that one.

Dec 19, 202143 min

170 - Ghostbusters: Afterlife

This week we're tackling the latest Ghostbuster film to see how it stacks up to the original or, at the very least, to determine if it's better than any of the other Ghostbusters sequels.

Dec 04, 202149 min

169 - November News (but mostly Spider-Man)

Sure, some other stuff happened, I guess. Wicked movie casting, Moon Knight preview, Pam & Tommy trailer, probably more. But we want to talk Spider-Man! Casting, predictions, costumes, and more!

Nov 19, 202134 min

168 - Marvel‘s Eternals

Marvel's Eternals gathers a star-studded ensemble cast for this mythological-style superhero film. Join us as we break down this notable departure from the Marvel formula to find out which parts work and which don't and how these characters fit into the larger universe.

Nov 12, 202146 min

167 - Marvel‘s What If...?

What if T'Challa was Star Lord? Or if there was a zombie outbreak in the MCU? What if all these ideas were animated and voice acted with varying levels of quality? This week we're diving into Marvel's What If...? to see if this anthology series stands up to the promise of its premise.

Nov 05, 202151 min

166 - Dune

Dune has finally arrived! This visually spectacular and eminently memeable sci fi epic is full of stars, complicated mythology, and a lot of people with sand in their hair. Join us as we determine if this is a good adaption and, more importantly, if it's better or worse than Michael Bay's Transformers.

Oct 29, 202147 min

165 - Super Duper Trailer Special

We've got a supersized slate of super trailers this week. From Uncharted to Cowboy Bebop to all the movies that Batman is in now, we're here to judge whole movies that haven't come out yet on the best 2 minutes and 30 seconds they can cobble together.

Oct 22, 202145 min

164 - No Time to Die

Dive headlong into this pod on Craig's swan song as James Bond. We break down the best and worst of this unusually lengthy Bond film, reflect on Craig's tenure in the iconic role, and discuss how this film changes the future of the franchise.

Oct 14, 202134 min

163 - Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Tom Hardy's Venom is back to fight his most famous and brutal foil, Carnage. This surprisingly zany sequel directed by Andy Serkis is a big departure from the original and opens the door to even greater possibilities for Venom's future.

Oct 07, 202149 min

162 - Venom

In anticipation of the sequel, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, we're going back to where it all began with 2018's Venom starring Tom Hardy. This origin story for the world's most popular symbiote wasn't well-received at the time but was it perhaps a little underappreciated?

Oct 01, 202145 min

161 - Star Wars: Visions

This week we're making relevant content by talking about Star Wars: Visions. Premiering on Disney+, it's a collection of 9 animated shorts by 7 anime studios exploring new stories and undiscovered worlds in the Star Wars universe.

Sep 23, 202149 min

160 - Matrix Resurrections, Injustice Movie, Hawkeye Trailer

We're catching up on the latest Hollywood news including Christopher Nolan's next project, Netflix's Diana: The Musical, an animated feature adaptation of the popular Injustice games, and new trailers for Hawkeye and The Matrix Resurrections.

Sep 16, 202154 min

159 - Shang-Chi

Shang-Chi introduces new heroes, new worlds, and super dope fight sequences to the MCU. Join us as we break down the best and worst of this martial arts blockbuster and discuss how it fits into the Marvel universe at large.

Sep 09, 20211 hr

158 - Animals in Film

Well there's nothing in the rulebook that says a dog can't play basketball! From Lassie to Babe to Thackery Binx, we're talking animals in movies and how a very good boy doesn't always equate to a very good movie.

Sep 02, 202148 min

156 - Llamageddon

This week we watch Llamageddon because someone made us. It's a schlocky, budget horror where a llama from outer space explodes people with laser eyes and it's also one of the worst things we've ever seen.

Aug 19, 202135 min
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