All2ReelToo - A Pop Culture Podcast

🚀👽 This week on All2ReelToo’s ALL2 DISNEY REVIEW, we’re blasting off into one of Disney Channel’s weirdest (and most underrated) gems — Stepsister from Planet Weird (2000)! What happens when your mom falls for an alien… and your future stepsister is literally out of this world? Megan Larson (Courtnee Draper) sees her normal teenage life turned upside down when she meets Ariel Cola (Tamara Hope),...

In this episode of All2ReelToo’s ALL2 DISNEY REVIEW, we’re revisiting the ‘90s family comedy First Kid—but this isn’t just a nostalgic watch. We break down the film’s story of a former boxer-turned-Secret Service agent tasked with protecting the President’s rebellious son… a job that quickly turns into chaos, comedy, and unexpected heart. From pranks to life lessons, it’s a classic setup with that...

💸 What would YOU do with a blank check for $1 million?! This week on All2ReelToo’s ALL2 DISNEY REVIEW, we’re revisiting the wild ‘90s fantasy Blank Check (1994)! After a bike accident turns into a million-dollar opportunity, Preston Waters goes on the ultimate spending spree—living every kid’s dream… while unknowingly being hunted by the criminals who want their money back 👀💰 But let’s talk abo...

Step into the dojo of ‘90s nostalgia as All2ReelToo’s So Bad They’re Good series kicks into high gear with a look at Sidekicks (1992)! This cult classic follows Barry Gabrewski, a bullied teen with a wild imagination and one ultimate dream—to become the sidekick to martial arts legend Chuck Norris. When fantasy starts to collide with reality, Barry takes matters into his own hands, training in mar...

🪞✨ SO BAD IT’S GOOD? Let’s step through the mirror… ✨🪞 This week on All2ReelToo, we dive into another gloriously bizarre gem in our So Bad They’re Good series — Magic in the Mirror (1996). What starts as a child’s imagination quickly spirals into a surreal fantasy adventure when a young girl discovers her great-grandmother’s antique mirror… and realizes it’s more than just décor. After seeing...

🚀👽 So Bad It’s Good Review – Alien Arsenal (1999) 👽🚀 This week on All2ReelToo, we’re diving into another gloriously cheesy entry in our So Bad It’s Good series — the late-90s sci-fi oddity Alien Arsenal (1999)! When two nerdy high school misfits accidentally discover a hidden stash of alien armor and high-tech weaponry buried in their school’s basement, their lives change instantly. Suddenly t...

🎭🎬 This week on All2ReelToo, our So Bad It’s Good Review Series takes on the wild, weird, and unforgettable The Master of Disguise (2002)! Join us as we dive into the story of Pistachio Disguisey, a sweet-natured waiter with a secret family legacy: supernatural powers of disguise. When his father is kidnapped by the evil mastermind Devlin Bowman, Pistachio must transform into the ultimate hero t...

In this episode of All2ReelToo’s SO BAD THEY’RE GOOD series, we bravely venture into the bizarre family-fantasy fever dream that is Gooby (2009). When 11-year-old Willy is struggling through a rough patch, his childhood toy springs to life—literally. Enter Gooby: a six-foot-tall, furry, imaginary(?) monster who crashes into reality to help Willy cope… whether anyone asked for that help or not. Wha...

In this episode of All2ReelToo’s PILOT ERROR Review Series, we dig up a true TV time capsule — the un-aired 1996 UPN pilot Black at Ya. Created by Rusty Cundieff, this ambitious sketch comedy pilot pulled back the curtain on the chaos of trying to produce a “Black” comedy show for a mainstream network audience. Sharp, self-aware, and ahead of its time, Black at Ya tackled industry politics, cultur...

🌊🐬 Direct From Hell dives back into the deep end! This week on All2ReelToo, we’re taking a nostalgic plunge into the made-for-TV sequel Splash Too (1988) — a follow-up nobody asked for, but we watched anyway! Allen and Madison are back in New York, juggling high-stakes problems on land and sea: Allen fights to save his struggling business, while Madison risks everything to rescue a dolphin trapp...

🎬 Pilot Error Alert! In this episode of All2ReelToo’s PILOT ERROR TV REVIEW series, we dive into the unaired pilot of Wonderfalls (2004) — and honestly? It surprised us in the best way. We meet Jaye Tyler, a snarky souvenir shop clerk in Niagara Falls whose quiet, antisocial life gets flipped upside down when a wax lion starts talking to her. Yep. From fainting spells to reluctant good deeds, Jay...

🔥 DIRECT FROM HELL REVIEW: The Jerk, Too (1984) 🔥 This week on All2ReelToo, we descend Direct From Hell to revisit one of the most infamous comedy sequels ever made—The Jerk, Too. Was this follow-up a misunderstood oddity… or did it earn its place in cinematic purgatory? Spoiler: we have thoughts. Mark Blankfield steps into the shoes (and wild innocence) of Navin Johnson as he leaves home for a...

🏃‍♂️🔥 All2ReelToo Presents: BASED ON THE WORKS OF STEPHEN KING — The Running Man (2025) This week, we dive headfirst into Edgar Wright’s high-octane reimagining of Stephen King’s The Running Man — a brutal dystopian thrill ride where survival is entertainment and freedom comes at a deadly price. Glen Powell stars as Ben Richards, a blacklisted laborer forced into a sadistic game show where conte...

🔪🎬 All2ReelToo Podcast — Based on the Works of Stephen King 🎬🔪 This week, we tighten the shackles and dive into Misery (1990), Rob Reiner’s chilling adaptation of Stephen King’s nerve-shredding novel. After a bestselling author survives a brutal car crash, he believes he’s been saved by a devoted fan… only to discover her idea of “care” quickly spirals into a sadistic nightmare of obsession, c...

In this special bonus episode of All2ReelToo, we pay tribute to the late James Van Der Beek, who sadly passed away at just 48. To celebrate his legacy, we rewind to where it all began — the unforgettable pilot of Dawson's Creek. Welcome to the picturesque coastal town of Capeside, Massachusetts — where movie dreams, first loves, and complicated friendships collide. At the center is aspiring filmma...

🎬 All2ReelToo Podcast — Episode Spotlight 🎬 Our BASED ON THE WORKS OF STEPHEN KING series continues with It: Chapter Two (2019) 🎈 Twenty-seven years after surviving Pennywise, the Losers Club is pulled back to Derry to confront the evil—and trauma—they never truly escaped. Starring Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, Isaiah Mustafa, Jay Ryan, James Ransone, Andy Bean, and Bill Skarsgård...

🎬 All2ReelToo Podcast — Episode Spotlight 🎬 We’re kicking off our BASED ON THE WORKS OF STEPHEN KING series by diving headfirst into terror with It (2017). 🎈 Set in the summer of 1989, a group of outcast kids in the small town of Derry, Maine form an unlikely bond when they come face-to-face with a nightmare beyond imagination. As children begin to disappear, they must confront a shape-shifting...

🎞️ Hidden VHS Treasures returns! 🎞️ In this episode of All2ReelToo, we dive deep into the underground with the French cult oddity Adrénaline (1990)—a kinetic, experimental anthology that feels ripped straight from the late-night VHS era. Composed of 13 short films, Adrénaline delivers a barrage of surreal imagery, raw energy, and provocative ideas, each segment offering its own distinct tone and v...

🎬 Pilot Error Alert! 👑📺 In this episode of All2ReelToo’s PILOT ERROR TV REVIEW series, we dust off a forgotten TV experiment and ask the big question: what if Coming to America had actually made it to television? Based on the beloved 1988 film, this unaired 1989 pilot follows Prince Tariq of Zamunda and his loyal assistant Omar as they trade royal luxury for everyday life inside a working-class...

In this episode of All2ReelToo’s Based on a True Story Review series, we dive headfirst into the wild, outrageous, and unbelievable real-life chaos of The Wolf of Wall Street (2013). We explore the meteoric rise and disastrous fall of Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker who skyrocketed to wealth, excess, and notoriety—only to crash hard under the weight of crime, corruption, and federal investigation. F...

In this episode of All2ReelToo’s A Very Special Episode Review series, we dive into the unforgettable moment when Kirk Cameron famously said “no” to cocaine in the Growing Pains Season 2 classic, “Thank God It’s Friday” (S2.E15). While the rest of the Seavers settle in for a quiet night of TV, Mike heads out with his buddies Eddie and Boner—only to find himself at a party where things take a dange...

Join us for another thrilling installment of All2ReelToo’s All2 Dystopia Review series as we dive deep into Snowpiercer (2013)—a chilling, high-speed look at humanity’s last survivors aboard a perpetually moving train after a climate-change experiment wipes out life on Earth. As society rebuilds itself on the rails, a brutal new class system emerges… and revolution begins. Featuring powerhouse per...

🎄🥋 This week on All2ReelToo’s Frosty Failure series, we unwrap the wild ride that is A Karate Christmas Miracle (2019)! What starts as a tragic mass shooting spirals into one of the most unhinged holiday mysteries ever put on screen. When a determined 10-year-old boy creates a Christmas “miracle checklist” to bring back his missing father, his mother teams up with an eccentric professor to solve...

In this festive installment of All2ReelToo’s “FROSTY FAVORITE REVIEW,” we’re unwrapping one of the most underrated Christmas films of the ’90s — The Ref (1994). This darkly comedic holiday gem follows a world-weary cat burglar who ends up taking the worst possible family hostage on Christmas Eve… only to realize he may be the one in over his head. Chaos, insults, family meltdowns — it’s the perfec...

Ho Ho HULKAMANIA! 🎅💪 In this episode of #All2ReelToo, we’re reviewing the frosty failure known as Santa with Muscles (1996)! Featuring #HulkHogan as Blake Thorne — a muscular health supplement mogul turned amnesiac #SantaClaus — this wild ride takes us on a bizarre journey to save an orphanage from a greedy, power-hungry doctor. Join us as we dive into this zany, action-packed #ChristmasCaper, f...