The Reel Addicts Podcast

"The extreme always seems to make an impression!" Join Matt & Jonathan along with their fantastic guest, Lauren Burchett, as they plunge the depths of 80s comedic darkness with the 1988 classic, Heathers. Societal commentary, scathing satire, and humor that'll make you shudder and cackle in the same breath are all under the microscope in this nothing-is-sacred time capsule of Reagan-era high school living (and dying...) in America.Come along for the ride - we promise BIG FUN!Opening and Closing Music:Memory Stain 2023 - by Steven F Allenhttps://freesound.org/people/audiomirage/https://soundclick.com/AuDioChosisStevenFAllenAuDioMiRage

Grab your bus pass, folks, because this classic 1988 Italian film is about to take us all to school. Jonathan and Matt are joined by guest Scott Peterson as they discuss foreign films, the music of Ennio Morricone, and share precious childhood memories that were long forgotten until this film unlocked them for the bunch. Opening and Closing Music:Memory Stain 2023 - by Steven F Allenhttps://freesound.org/people/audiomirage/https://soundclick.com/AuDioChosisStevenFAllenAuDioMiRage

For the final selection of Mother's Day May, Matt goes dark with his pick for "Mom of the Century" - Lenny Abrahamson's 2015 film, Room.Matt and Jonathan dissect this look at the horrors of our world, parenting, and survival thanks to a screenplay chalk full of rich source material written by the mastermind behind the sensational novel of the same name (Room), Emma Donoghue.This one gets deep, so don't miss it!Opening and Closing Music:Memory Stain 2023 - by Steven F Allenhttps://freesound.org/people/audiomirage/https://soundclick.com/AuDioChosisStevenFAllenAuDioMiRage

It's a celebration of Pure Imagination as the fellas are joined by a special guest, writer/director Nicholas C. Pappas, for a celebration of the Mother's Day May Jonathan pick, Paul King's 2023 reimagining of Wonka!You'll laugh (with us or at us), you'lI cry (or at least get choked up), at times you might just sigh (dad jokes). This one's as fun as a chocolate factory - no spoilers - so join us for the ride!Opening and Closing Music:Memory Stain 2023 - by Steven F Allenhttps://freesound.org/people/audiomirage/https://soundclick.com/AuDioChosisStevenFAllenAuDioMiRage

In a VERY special Mother's Day episode, Matt and Jonathan are joined by Matt's Mom, Diane Warren, to celebrate, break down, and dive head-first into her favorite film and one of the greatest comedies of all-time, the 1987 Norman Jewison classic, Moonstruck.All three take turns throwing out their takes on male/female societal roles (both in and out of the film), dissecting the differences and similarities between generations of the past hundred years, doing award-worthing impersonations of the cast, and cackling endlessly in a worthwhile romp fans of the film won't want to miss!Happy Mother's Day to all! "To Family!"Opening and Closing Music:Memory Stain 2023 - by Steven F Allenhttps://freesound.org/people/audiomirage/https://soundclick.com/AuDioChosisStevenFAllenAuDioMiRage

It's not TV. It's HBO. The Reel Addicts kick off the theme of Mother's Day, and the month of May, with 2010's Temple Grandin. (Available to stream on MAX.)Join two cinematic geeks as they discuss neurodivergence, the politics of the entertainment industry, why bio-pics mostly suck, their fondness for animals, and the longevity of their relationship with Claire Danes (as fans!).Opening and Closing Music:Memory Stain 2023 - by Steven F Allenhttps://freesound.org/people/audiomirage/https://soundclick.com/AuDioChosisStevenFAllenAuDioMiRage

For the final pick of our April theme, April Showers, we celebrate the crossroads between the rainfall and sunshine of the human soul with the 1950 masterpiece from the legendary Akira Kurosawa, RASHOMON. (Available to stream on MAX.)You won't want to miss this conversational rollercoaster that traverses the landscape from the impossibility of truth, to whether or not we all taste the same thing when we eat an orange, and everything in between. And we're very proud to announce that this is the first time since 1973 that such a conversation has been attempted without the use of THC or hallucinogens!Opening and Closing Music:Memory Stain 2023 - by Steven F Allenhttps://freesound.org/people/audiomirage/https://soundclick.com/AuDioChosisStevenFAllenAuDioMiRage(WARNING: Listening to this episode at any speed higher than 1.5x may cause anxiety, heart palpitations, a sense of purposelessness, and head explosion.)

April Showers continue with a Matt-favorite, David Fincher's 1995 shocker, Se7en. The fellas break down scenes, characters, hypothetical situations that make them both seem more courageous than they actually are, and much, much more.Come play in the rain and explore the dark side of April!Opening and Closing MusicMemory Stain 2023 - by Steven F Allenhttps://freesound.org/people/audiomirage/https://soundclick.com/AuDioChosisStevenFAllenAuDioMiRage