Reel Reviews

Reel Reviews #64: “Meet me at the waterfront, after the social.” Celebrate Reel Reviews’ 10th anniversary podcast by following along as Angela goes to camp for the first time. Problem is, not all the kids come home. A fun low budget slasher film made with care and attention. Get ready for classic early 80’s horror […] The post Reel Reviews – Sleepaway Camp appeared first on Reel Reviews Radio.

Reel Reviews #63: “Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?” Time to go back to a classic “Lone Cop” thriller to dig a little deeper and see why Harry Callahan continues to deliver. “Well, I’m all broken up over that man’s rights!” Download from the AOL servers: Reel Reviews – Dirty Harry (20:43 min […] The post Reel Reviews – Dirty Harry appeared first on Reel Reviews Radio.

Reel Reviews #62: “I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, I don’t do drugs… I play video games.” A fascinating documentary about the pursuit for the world championship Donkey Kong score. A true David and Goliath tale that keeps sucking you in the whole time. Find out “what happens when a loser who needs to wins, […] The post Reel Reviews – The King of Kong appeared first on Reel Reviews Radio.

Reel Reviews #61: “Michael Jordan plays ball. Charles Manson kills people. I talk.” A great comedy that takes a hard look at political correctness with a good dose of social satire. Time to follow Nick Naylor, big tobacco’s chief lobbyist. “We don’t sell Tic Tacs, we sell cigarettes. And they’re cool, available, and *addictive*. The […] The post Reel Reviews – Thank You For Smoking appeared first on Reel Reviews Radio.

Reel Reviews #60: “If Plato is a fine red wine, then Aristotle is a dry martini.” Time to enjoy the freshman effort from writer/director Noah Baumbach. A smart script with endlessly quotable lines and a great ensemble cast of young “indie” actors comes together for a film worth watching. “I like a bartender who drinks.” […] The post Reel Reviews – Kicking and Screaming appeared first on Reel Reviews Radio.

Reel Reviews #59: “Are you gonna bark all day little doggie, or are you going to bite?” Today we look at the 1992 film that really put Quentin Tarantino on the map. Let’s go hang out with some bad guys. “Why am I Mr. Pink?” Download from the AOL servers: Reel Reviews – Reservoir Dogs […] The post Reel Reviews – Reservoir Dogs appeared first on Reel Reviews Radio.

Reel Reviews #58: “You’re tearing me apart.” An all time classic. James Dean turns in a great performance in the film which he is probably best remembered for. It’s time for tough kids, Fifties style. “What can you do when you have to be a man?” Download from the AOL servers: Reel Reviews – Rebel […] The post Reel Reviews – Rebel Without A Cause appeared first on Reel Reviews Radio.

Reel Reviews #57: “Super Hood, Super High, Super Dude…” One of the original “Blaxploitation” films, this one helped to set the standard. An iconic performance by Ron O’Neal as Youngblood Priest and an amazing soundtrack by Curtis Mayfield makes Superfly a film worth watching. “It’s not so much what we do, it is having a […] The post Reel Reviews – Superfly appeared first on Reel Reviews Radio.

Reel Reviews #56: Per the commentary: “Why close what you can slam?” This film is so bad, it is good – sort of. For film aficionados this is required viewing. I always talk about great film, here is the antithesis. We have all heard of it, so let’s take a look. Yes it is April […] The post Reel Reviews – Showgirls appeared first on Reel Reviews Radio.

Reel Review #55: “It sounds like they are conspiring to conspire.” Traffic is Steven Soderbergh’s powerful film examining the complex issue of the war on drugs. Using bold cinematography (as seen above) and a stellar cast, Soderbergh delivers a thought provoking film. “In Mexico, law enforcement is an entrepreneurial activity.” Download from the AOL servers: […] The post Reel Reviews – Traffic appeared first on Reel Reviews Radio.

Reel Review #54: “So you’re one of those public transportation snobs.” Whit Stillman’s first film is a funny and entertaining look at a time, “not so long ago.” This is another terrific gem I have been waiting for on DVD. “When you’re an egoist, none of the harm you do is intentional.” Download from the […] The post Reel Reviews – Metropolitan appeared first on Reel Reviews Radio.

Reel Review #53: “If they move, kill ’em!” Not only one of the best Western’s ever made – one of the best films ever made. Sam Peckinpah hits his high note in this amazing film. There is so much to say – just watch it. “Let’s go.” Download from the AOL servers: Cinephile Series – […] The post Cinephile Series – The Wild Bunch appeared first on Reel Reviews Radio.

Reel Review #52: “Greed is good.” Watch as Gordon Gekko teaches young Bud Fox about the realities of playing in the big leagues on Wall Street. “The main thing about money, Bud, is that it makes you do things you don’t want to do. ” Cinephile Series Update: The Wild Bunch coming February 3rd! Download […] The post Reel Reviews – Wall Street appeared first on Reel Reviews Radio.

Reel Review #51: “We could not talk or talk forever, and still find things to not talk about” A fun film in the “mockumentary” style. Watch as gifted improvisational comedians take you behind the scenes at the Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show. “If you get tired, pull over, if you get hungry, eat something.” Cinephile […] The post Reel Reviews – Best In Show appeared first on Reel Reviews Radio.

Reel Review #50: “I’m just like you, except I’m sitting down.” This is a great documentary from Think Film about quadriplegic rugby. An intense film about some intense athletes. “What? You ain’t going to hit a kid in a chair? I’ll hit you back.” Download from the AOL servers: Reel Reviews – Murderball (14:47 min […] The post Reel Reviews – Murderball appeared first on Reel Reviews Radio.