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Run the Reel

Mike, Terry, Foxx, and Danrunthereel.podbean.com
Verbal hijinks ensue when 4 unlikely strangers meet at the nexus of a new film genre on a semi-serialized, weekly basis.
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Episodes

Point Break (1991)

It's the next entry in our summer blockbuster category and we're keeping the Keanu train rolling! This week we're talking about Point Break. Is this premise too ridiculous? Will it take our hosts to the extremes?! Tune in to find out!

Aug 02, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 172

Speed

We're moving at high speeds into our newest category. We're talking about summer blockbusters and the first film on the docket is Speed! Will this movie stay above the speed limit the whole way through, or will it crash and burn?! Tune in to find out!

Jul 26, 202250 minEp. 171

Ran (1985)

It's the grand finale of our Kurosawa category! We're talking about Ran. Is this the pinnacle of his work? Does it get too repetitive at times?! Tune in to find out!

Jul 19, 20221 hr 15 minEp. 170

Throne of Blood

This week we're discussing Throne of Blood! Is this movie fated to be a classic, or will it fall to its own ambitions?! Tune in to found out!

Jul 12, 202252 minEp. 169

Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams

We started with a Kurosawa classic, but now we're jumping ahead to a film much later in his career. We're discussing Akira Kurosawa's Dreams! Does this have as much impact as some of his earlier films? Will the anthology format help or hinder it?! Tune in to find out!

Jul 05, 20221 hr 18 minEp. 168

Seven Samurai

A new category as begun. We're taking a look at Akira Kurosawa's work this time around! First on the list is perhaps his most influential film, Seven Samurai. Is this a masterpiece of cinema, or is it just a little too long for its own good? Tune in to find out!

Jun 28, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 167

The Batman

We're putting on our detective hats for a one-off review this week. We're talking about the newest DC film, The Batman! Is this movie too dark and brooding for our hosts? How does it compare to other cinematic Batman entries?! Tune in to find out!

Jun 21, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 166

Boogie Nights

We just couldn't help ourselves. We had to cover at least one more Paul Thomas Anderson movie. What better one to pick than Boogie Nights? Is this the pinnacle of his filmography? Will the subject matter turn our hosts away?! Tune in to find out!

Jun 14, 202254 minEp. 165

There Will Be Blood

This week we're talking about a very highly acclaimed film. It's There Will Be Blood! Does this movie deserve all the praise? Do we think this is Paul Thomas Anderson's best work?! Tune in to find out!

Jun 07, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 164

Inherent Vice

It's time for some more Paul Thomas Anderson! This week we're discussing Inherent Vice. Is this film too convoluted for our hosts, or will they be able to go along for this trippy ride? Tune in to find out!

May 31, 202258 minEp. 163

The Master

It's the second movie in our Paul Thomas Anderson series! We're talking about the Master. Will this movie make our hosts too uncomfortable, or will it keep us invested despite its edges? Tune in to find out!

May 24, 202257 minEp. 162

Punch-Drunk Love

We're back from our break with a whole new category! We're going to be covering some Paul Thomas Anderson movies. First on the list is Punch-Drunk Love. Is Adam Sandler a good fit for his role? Is this movie just a little to weird?! Tune in to find out!

May 17, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 161

Deep Blue Sea 3

It's the final movie in our shark category. Who would have guessed we'd end up here? We're talking about about Deep Blue Sea 3! Could this possibly be the best of the franchise? Did we really need a third movie after such a mediocre second film?! Tune in to find out!

Mar 22, 202250 minEp. 160

Deep Blue Sea 2

We're diving deeper than we ever expected to. We're talking about Deep Blue Sea 2! Did the first movie really need a sequel? Is this a cheap cash grab, or something more?! Tune in to find out!

Mar 15, 202247 minEp. 159

Deep Blue Sea

We're still wading through our shark movie category. This week we're talking about Deep Blue Sea! Does this deserve to be highly regarded in the rankings of shark cinema? Is it cheesy fun, or is it a slog?! Tune in to find out!

Mar 08, 202250 minEp. 158

The Meg

We're diving into the ocean this week to start a new category. We're talking shark movies! What better way to start than with the biggest shark of them all.. The Meg! Is this movie brainless fun, or does it try to be something more?! Tune in to find out!

Mar 01, 202252 minEp. 157

2001: A Space Odyssey

It's the finale of our classic sci-fi, and we're talking about a big one. It's 2001: A Space Odyssey! Is this movie the pinnacle of science fiction? Can our hosts decipher the mystery of the monolith?! Tune in to find out!

Feb 22, 202253 minEp. 156

The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)

It's time for some more classic sci-fi. We're talking about The Day the Earth Stood Still! Will this movie hold up well to a modern lens? Does it explore its themes and ideas in an efficient way?! Tune in to find out!

Feb 15, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 155

Logan’s Run

We're trekking on through our classic sci-fi series. We're talking about Logan's Run! Does this film deserve its classic status? Will we be left with more questions than answers?! Tune in to find out!

Feb 08, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 154

Stalker

We're starting a new category! It's time to cover some classic sci-fi movies. First up, we're talking about Stalker. Will this movie grant our hosts' deepest desires? Tune in to find out!

Feb 01, 202259 minEp. 153

The Lair of the White Worm

It's the final entry in our treat yourself category! It's Foxx's pick with The Lair of the White Worm. Is the lore of this mysterious worm too confusing? Is this a hilarious romp, or a bit too much for our hosts?! Tune in to find out!

Jan 25, 202250 minEp. 152

Dragon Ball Super: Broly

We're treating ourselves again, and this week it's Terry's pick! We're talking about Dragon Ball Super: Broly! Is this movie approachable to non-dragon ball fans? Is the action really that outstanding? Who's our favorite Dragon Ball characters?! Tune in to find out!

Jan 18, 20221 hrEp. 151

The Double Life of Véronique

This week we're seeing double! It's Mike's pick, and we're talking about The Double Life of Véronique. Does this film make any sense to our hosts? Is it beautiful or frustrating?! Tune in to find out!

Jan 11, 202254 minEp. 150

Kill!

We're treating ourselves to some movies for our new series. We're picking whatever we want! Dan's pick is this week. We're talking about Kill! Is this a solid satire of the samurai genre? Does the plot get too convoluted to follow?! Tune in to find out!

Jan 04, 202244 minEp. 149

Jingle All the Way 2

It's the holiday sequel none of us knew existed... we're talking about Jingle All the Way 2! Will this film fill our hosts with holiday cheer or holiday jeer? Tune in to find out!

Dec 28, 202158 minEp. 148

Jingle All The Way

We're getting deeper into the holiday season, so why not cover some more Christmas movies? We're talking about Jingle All The Way! Does this film has what it takes to be a holiday classic?! Tune in to find out!

Dec 21, 202142 minEp. 147

The Green Knight

We're treating ourselves a little bit this week. We're covering our most anticipated film of the year, and just in in time for the holidays. We're talking about The Green Knight! Is it too ambiguous for its own good? Does it explore its themes well or will it leave our hosts disappointed?! Tune in to find out!

Dec 14, 20211 hr 37 minEp. 146

Dragonball Evolution

It's the final entry in our hunt for some bad movies. We're talking about Dragonball Evolution! Is this a faithful adaption of the original manga? Will it anger the Dragonball fan in you? What movie in this series comes out on top as the best?! Tune in to find out!

Dec 07, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 145

Mortal Kombat: Annihilation

We're still diving into the Junk yard to find some iffy movies. We're taking a blast to the past with Mortal Kombat: Annihilation! Will this movie completely fail to live up to the video game it's based on? Is there any enjoyment to be had here at all?! Tune in to find out!

Nov 30, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 144

American Psycho II: All American Girl

It's finally here... the movie often touted by some of our hosts as the worst movie they've ever seen. We're talking about American Psycho II: All American Girl. Is it as bad as we remember? Are we judging it too harshly? What makes a bad movie "good"?! Tune in to find out!

Nov 23, 202155 minEp. 143
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