Reel Underdogs
Media & Entertainment Podcasts
We give movies second chances. Did the weekend's lowest-grossing film fare deserve a little more love? That's what we're here to find out. Join the three of us as we see the lowest-grossing new movie from each weekend and give a full rundown and review, helping you sort the clunkers from the hidden gems. Reel Underdogs are John Battiston, Trent Neely and Justin Redman. Catch a new episode every Thursday!
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United States
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We give movies second chances. Did the weekend's lowest-grossing film fare deserve a little more love? That's what we're here to find out. Join the three of us as we see the lowest-grossing new movie from each weekend and give a full rundown and review, helping you sort the clunkers from the hidden gems. Reel Underdogs are John Battiston, Trent Neely and Justin Redman. Catch a new episode every Thursday!
Language:
English
Contact:
ReelUnderdogs
Email:
reelunderdogs@gmail.com
Episodes
What Makes a Great Movie Moment?
12/22/2020
Special guests Loren Skinker and Josh Gann join the Reel Underdogs to discuss just what exactly (or inexactly) makes a movie moment memorable before running down a list of their favorites. Does it take brains? Does it take brawn? Does it take a hit right to the feels? Or does it simply take Tim Meadows saying "You never once paid for drugs" over and over again? Listen on to find out! Merry Christmas from all of us at Reel Underdogs! We are John Battiston, Trent Neely and Justin Redman....
Duration:02:05:30
Our Favorite Back-to-School Movies
9/12/2020
There's a good chance you're listening to this after completing your first week back at school (sort of), so we decided to dedicate an episode to the movies that remind us how fun, awkward, confusing and downright scary our years in school can be. John, Justin and Trent each offer their five favorite back-to-school movies for you to enjoy after a long week of learning from home (or at least trying to). From professors peddling poetry or punk rock to fake I.D.s and knocked-up teens, you're...
Duration:01:54:39
Ultimate Fandom Bracket: The Final Four
5/6/2020
It all comes down to this. Four awesome properties. Four even awesomer podcasters. In the end, only one contender will be crowned the Ultimate Fandom Bracket champion. Who will it be — The Lord of the Rings, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Office, or Up? Listen to our final collaborative episode with Josh Gann (host of the Gann The Fan Podcast) to find out! Listen to The Gann The Fan Podcast on Spotify here: spoti.fi/2V8vTtT Reel Underdogs are John Battiston, Trent Neely and Justin...
Duration:01:30:10
Ultimate Fandom Bracket: TV
4/29/2020
On this collaboration with Josh Gann of the Gann The Fan Podcast, we continue our trek through the Ultimate Fandom Bracket by celebrating and voting on our favorite TV shows! Join us as we venture to Bikini Bottom, grab some joe to-go from Central Perk, discover the meaning of Jeremy Bearimy and more. It all leads to that most fateful of questions: Which beloved show will get the final rose? Listen to find out! Listen to The Gann The Fan Podcast on Spotify here: spoti.fi/2V8vTtT Reel...
Duration:02:21:34
Ultimate Fandom Bracket: Disney
4/15/2020
We are collaborating with Josh Gann, host of The Gann The Fan Podcast, to bring you the Ultimate Fandom Bracket — a celebration of the movies and TV shows we're most itching to revisit while self-isolating! In this second installment of the five-part series, we run down a list of our 16 favorite Disney films and film franchises and undergo the grueling process of deciding which is truly the bracket champion. Will your favorite make it all the way? Listen to find out! Listen to The Gann The...
Duration:02:07:41
Our Favorite Movies of the 2010s & the Oscar Nominations
1/31/2020
The 2010s was maybe the best movie decade we've ever seen. (Take it from three dudes who have only been around since the late '90s.) And what better time to celebrate such a milestone than on the one-year anniversary of Reel Underdogs?? After we run through our thoughts on the Oscar nominations from earlier this month, we each discuss in-depth our five favorite movies from 2010 to 2019. (Yes, Justin, 2010 *was* the beginning of the decade. Get over yourself.) Reel Underdogs are John...
Duration:01:56:25
Marriage Story, The Irishman, the Golden Globes and More
1/1/2020
Need a new movie to ring in the New Year? See what we have to say about the latest flicks playing on a big screen or streaming service near you. Then prep for Sunday's Golden Globes ceremony with our takeaways and predictions of the nominees! Reel Underdogs are John Battiston, Trent Neely and Justin Redman. Subscribe to catch every new discussion! Reel Underdogs on Twitter: @ReelUnderdogs John Battiston on Twitter: @JB3Writes Trent Neely on Twitter: @TrentHNeely Justin Redman on Twitter:...
Duration:01:48:27
Zombieland: Double Tap, Parasite, Dolemite Is My Name and More
11/24/2019
The last few weeks have seen some pretty big movies ... and some that flew *way* under the radar. We saw a lot of both and talked about them. Also, cysts made their way into the conversation somehow. Visit the Reel UnderBlog at reelunderdogs.com. Reel Underdogs are John Battiston, Trent Neely and Justin Redman. Catch a new discussion every month! Reel Underdogs on Twitter: @ReelUnderdogs John Battiston on Twitter: @JB3Writes Trent Neely on Twitter: @TrentHNeely Justin Redman on Twitter:...
Duration:01:34:19
EL CAMINO: A BREAKING BAD MOVIE
10/17/2019
We took a week off from the theater to give Netflix's latest original movie a chance. Simply put, it's the follow-up to one of the best, if not the best TV drama ever created — and thus has some pretty big shoes to fill. Does El Camino live up to the super-high expectations set by its predecessor? Plus, we throw a few curveballs with our Watches of the Week. Read Trent's Halloween movie blog post here: http://www.reelunderdogs.com/2019/10/14-essential-horror-thrillers-for-your.html Reel...
Duration:01:16:40
JOKER
10/10/2019
One of the year's most controversial movies is now on the way to becoming one of its biggest hits. And, lucky for us, it was the only one released this week, making it the Underdog by default. We discuss Joker for our newest episode! Plus grief, Gladwell and gadgets all make appearances in our Watches of the Week. Read John's blog post on Joker here: http://www.reelunderdogs.com/2019/10/how-joker-brilliantly-toes-line-between.html Read John's review of Joker for the Loudoun Times-Mirror...
Duration:01:25:32
Reel Rewind: The Streaming Debate
9/12/2019
Due to scheduling conflicts, we were unable to record a discussion of It Chapter Two this week. Instead, given the potentially streaming-heavy awards race this year, we thought it'd be timely to republish a discussion John and former panelist Karlyn Chen had back in March on whether the streaming revolution is helping or hurting cinema. Read John's review of It Chapter Two for the Loudoun Times-Mirror here:...
Duration:00:56:12
THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON
9/5/2019
Despite its title, this week's Underdog has nothing to do with your favorite sandwich spread or birds of prey. Rather, it's a very sweet story about the family you choose. We discuss SXSW Audience Award winner "The Peanut Butter Falcon!" Plus, we retread old ground — twice — and break the fourth wall a *lot* for our Watches of the Week. Read John's review for the Loudoun Times-Mirror here:...
Duration:01:19:41
READY OR NOT
8/29/2019
This week we discuss the new horror film Ready or Not, starring Samara Weaving. Plus, zombies on a train, not-so-woke jokes and good boys gone bad? Sounds like our Watches of the Week! Read John and Trent's blog post 'Faith, Horror and Ari Aster: where do we draw the line?' here: http://www.reelunderdogs.com/2019/07/faith-horror-and-ari-aster-where-do-we.html Reel Underdogs are John Battiston, Trent Neely and Justin Redman. Catch a new discussion every week! Reel Underdogs on Twitter:...
Duration:01:35:31
Back-to-School Special: Netflix Stand-Up
8/23/2019
We're loving our special discussions lately! This time around, we tackle stand-up comedy on Netflix — how it's helped change and mould our relationships to performers, what our favorite specials are, and where stand-up fits in with the future of entertainment. Featuring special guest and improv performer Amita Rao (@amitawow)! Watch Amita's improv group, Blue Collard Greens, perform here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5EXc5czdgA Reel Underdogs are John Battiston, Trent Neely and Justin...
Duration:01:28:08
HOBBS & SHAW
8/8/2019
The Fast & Furious franchise takes a slight detour with Hobbs & Shaw, a spin-off in which Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham take center stage. The two travel the globe to neutralize a deadly manmade virus but struggle to overcome their many differences, all while facing a villain who’s essentially a superhuman cyborg. Does Hobbs & Shaw have lasting thrills, or does it run out of gas way too fast? Plus, we share our Watches of the Week, ranging from Netflix originals to Coen Brothers classics!...
Duration:01:06:07
ONCE UPON A TIME ... IN HOLLYWOOD
8/1/2019
Quentin Tarantino’s highly anticipated new film, Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood, has arrived. It throws us back to 1969 Los Angeles, where a fading Western star, his trusty stuntman, and the up-and-coming actress next door are all coming to terms with their place in the rapidly changing film industry. It’s been three years since Tarantino’s last venture; is this movie worth the wait? (SPOILERS from 42:42 to 1:03:23.) Plus we dig into ballots, blind kids and bad times for our Watches of the...
Duration:01:22:10
Summer Special: Reboot Culture
7/25/2019
We figured talking about The Lion King would be a moot point, as it’s been the subject of widespread discussion and criticism for the last two weeks. Instead, we’re going to spend this week’s episode talking about the modern cinematic paradigm of endless reboots and remakes. Is it the death of cinema that some lament it to be, or is there something to be said for telling classic stories through a new lens? Plus, we discuss our Watches of the Week! Reel Underdogs are John Battiston, Trent...
Duration:01:16:41
STUBER
7/18/2019
Stu is just your average Uber driver who is desperate to keep his job. But when he gets stuck with the passenger from hell — a hulking, cantankerous cop with an agenda — he gets thrown into an adventure where there’s much more on the line than his four-star rating. This week, we review Stuber, discuss the trailers for Mulan and Hustlers and share our Watches of the Week. Reel Underdogs are John Battiston, Trent Neely and Justin Redman. Catch a new discussion every Thursday! Reel Underdogs on...
Duration:01:20:36
SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME
7/12/2019
Everyone’s favorite web-slinger returns in Spider-Man: Far from Home, the first new movie from Marvel Studios since Avengers: Endgame. Peter Parker hopes to take a break from his responsibilities as Spider-Man on a high school class trip to Europe, but inevitably, that plan doesn’t last very long. Did this movie give us hope for the future of the MCU? Listen to find out! (WARNING: spoilers from 43:18 to 1:04:38) Reel Underdogs are John Battiston, Trent Neely and Justin Redman. Catch a new...
Duration:01:21:03
SHAFT (06/20/19)
7/11/2019
(Originally uploaded June 20, 2019) After nearly two decades, Shaft is back. We follow the young and naive John Shaft, Jr. as he reconnects with his estranged, free-wheeling father to investigate his best friend’s death. Does this installment do its predecessors justice, or does Hollywood need to finally let Shaft retire? Reel Underdogs are John Battiston, Trent Neely and Justin Redman. Catch a new discussion every Thursday! Reel Underdogs on Twitter: @ReelUnderdogs John Battiston on...
Duration:01:12:56