Reel Therapy

In episode 271 of Reel Therapy, Dan and Don return to give their thoughts on season 4 of "Invincible". Spoiler Alert -- It's great. But click that button anyone to get the deep dive on Amazon Prime's hit show and don't forget to share YOUR comments and opinions on this season below. We respond to every comment... sometimes. TABLE OF CONTENTS -- 00:00:00 - About the Episode...

ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In Episode 270 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon are joined by UCA Professor of Film, Dr. Bruce Hutchinson, to discuss the 2006 classic, "The Devil Wears Prada". Does it hold up twenty years later? What's the deal with Nate's character? Should Andy have kept her job? Does the script hold up two decades later? We break it all down with the professor before...

In episode 269 of Reel Therapy, the team returns to discuss the first three episodes of Amazon Prime's fourth season of "Invincible". Does the show continue its successful stride as "go to television" or does it slump and fall in its senior year. If you've read the thumbnail, you have your first clue to our thoughts. And share YOUR comments and opinions on this season...

ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 268 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon give their take on the MCU's latest, "Wonder Man". A critical darling, the Reel Therapy crew breakdown what worked for them and what didn't. And if you stay to the end, you'll also learn our thoughts on the DCU's next HBO entry, "Lanterns". The reaction was strong for this trailer -- div...

ABOUT THE EPISODE -- Dan and Don RETURN to Reel Therapy to discuss the first season of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" by HBO Max. Is it a return to form for "Game of Thrones" or are we wishing that they bury the IP like a rotting corpse? We discuss that and more plus stick around for the end to hear Daniel and Donavon reminisce about Bioware's "Mass Effect". TA...

ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 266 of Reel Therapy, Dan and Don breakdown the freshman season of Vince Gilligan’s hit Apple TV show, “Pluribus”. They answer questions like: Did the finale land hard enough to warrant view retention for a season two? Is the pacing capsizing the plot and how does that affect the mystery box aspect of the show? Watch or listen to the episode now to get those answers...

ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 265 of Reel Therapy, Dan and Don arrive in the new year to talk about the series finale of "Stranger Things". Did the Duffer Brothers stick the landing? Or did they pull a "Game-of-Thrones-Season-8"? You're just a click away from finding out! TABLE OF CONTENTS -- 00:00:00 - About the Episode 00:00:34 - Greetings 00:04:30 - Stranger Things -...

ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 264 Reel Therapy, Dan and Don return just in time for the Holiday season to talk about Netflix's biggest IP, "Stranger Things". With Volume 1 of the final season now out, Donavon and Daniel break down the first four episodes, what they liked, what they didn't --  and discuss whether the Duffer Brothers are paving the way for a successful series f...

ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 263 Reel Therapy, Dan and Don return to give their thoughts on Vince Gilligan's newest show, "Pluribus". Starring Rhea Seehorn, "Pluribus" is the newest show from Apple TV that may have us asking more questions than the amount of answers we'll receive. TABLE OF CONTENTS -- 00:00:00 - About the Episode 00:00:35 - Greetings 00:04:47 - Plu...

ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 262 of Reel Therapy, Dan and Don take a break from movies and television to discuss their third favorite topic, video games. More specifically, they talk about the recent announcement of "Halo: Campaign Evolved" on the Playstation 5, the inevitable inclusion of ai in gaming and of course, the age old question, "Have the console wars ended?" TABLE...

ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 261 of Reel Therapy, Dan and Don take a look back at Showtime’s “Dexter”. As Daniel works his way through the first four seasons, they break down the unique tone, style and character development of its protagonist. They also discuss at the show’s lasting legacy and what is to come around the corner. TABLE OF CONTENTS -- 00:00:00 - About the Episode 00:00:38 - Greeti...

ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In Episode 260 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon are joined by UCA Professor of Film, Dr. Bruce Hutchinson, to discuss the much beloved Bryan Singer film, "The Usual Suspects". Together, they break down the film’s script structure, its use of an unreliable narrator, that twist and whether or not the film holds together on a second viewing. TABLE OF CONTENTS -- 00:0...

ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 259 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon breakdown the final three episodes of "Peacemaker" season two and give an overview of the entire sophomore season. They also discuss the season's impact on the larger DCU and what may be around the corner. TABLE OF CONTENTS -- 00:00:00 - About the Episode 00:00:38 - Greetings 00:02:13 - Peacemaker - Season 2 Ove...

ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 258 of Reel Therapy, Dan, Don and special guest Luke Irvin break down the season one finale of Hulu's "Alien: Earth". Here they discuss what worked, what didn't and the hopes and dreams for a season two.  TABLE OF CONTENTS -- 00:00:00 - About the Episode 00:00:43 - Luke Irvin Arrives 00:02:40 - Alien: Earth - Season One Finale + Season One Overvi...

ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 257 of Reel Therapy, Dan and Don are joined by Arkansas actor Jason Scott Morgan. Jason can be seen most recently in "Freedom's Path", the upcoming "Hellfire" and the recently released "Ick" starring Brandon Routh. We talk about his journey into film and theater and can't be more excited to share this interview with you. TABLE...

ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 256 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon continue the "Peacemaker" and "Alien: Earth" love. All the way from breaking down Frank Grillo's performance as Rick Flag Sr. to a discussion centered around Kirsh's motivations played by Timothy Olyphant, Dan and Don get into the weeds. TABLE OF CONTENTS -- 00:00:00 - About the Episode 00:00:35 -...

ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 255 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon give their spoiler thoughts on episode three of HBO Max’s “Peacemaker”. Are Eagle’s secretly ducks? And is there a nefarious angle to this new dimension? Dan and Don break all of that down PLUS we talk in length about episode five of “Alien: Earth”. And for you Trekkies out there, Daniel goes on a rant that you MUST tune in fo...

ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 254 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon give their spoiler thoughts on the first two episodes of season two of HBO Max’s “Peacemaker”. Does the show continue the hot winning streak for the DCU or are the naysayers right? Dan and Don get to the heart of that question and also manage to give their thoughts on the mid-season point of “Alien: Earth”.  TABLE OF CONTENTS...

ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 253 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon unearth (get it?) the sophomore and junior episodes of Alien: Earth on Hulu. They discuss the dynamic between Wendy and Hermit, the new cast of alien creatures and the incredible performance by Timothy Olyphant. TABLE OF CONTENTS -- 00:00:00 - About the Episode 00:00:37 - Greetings 00:02:13 - Alien: Earth - Episodes 2 - 3  00:...

ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In the season premiere breakdown of Alien: Earth, Daniel and Donavon dive deep into Noah Hawley’s masterful storytelling and meticulous world-building. From the show’s gripping atmosphere to its fresh take on the Alien mythos, they explore what makes this debut so compelling—and debate whether the franchise is truly “back” in the cultural spotlight. TABLE OF CONTENTS -- 00:00:...

ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 251 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon suit up for a deep dive into "The Fantastic Four: The First Steps". From cosmic rays to clobberin’ time, they break down the film’s highs, lows, and everything in between. Was this the right first step for Marvel’s First Family, or did it trip before the starting line? Tune in for laughs, hot takes, and maybe a littl...

ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In Episode 250 of Reel Therapy , Daniel and Donavon are joined by UCA Professor of Film, Dr. Bruce Hutchinson, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s JAWS . Together, they break down the film’s masterful script structure, Spielberg’s bold direction, the iconic cinematography, editing, and that unforgettable John Williams score. It’s a deep dive into how JAWS r...

ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In this action-packed episode of Reel Therapy, Donavon and Daniel sit down with fight coordinator and stunt performer Caleb Spillyards to talk all things movement, movies, and mayhem. From his early journey into filmmaking to throwing punches in some of Hollywood’s biggest productions like Ballerina and Marvel’s Thunderbolts*, Caleb shares what it takes to craft unforgettable...

ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 248 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon dive deep into James Gunn’s highly anticipated film, "Superman". They break down what worked, what didn’t, and whether this was the right start to the newly minted DCU. This is a spoiler-filled review, so if you haven’t seen the movie yet — proceed with caution! Whether you loved it, hated it, or are still processing...

ABOUT THE EPISODE -- In episode 247 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon dig into the first three episodes of Marvel’s Ironheart on Disney+. They break down the show's characters, their dialogue, initial plot choices and why Marvel Studios has been so quiet about their new show. TABLE OF CONTENTS -- 00:00:00 - About the Episode 00:00:40 - Greetings 00:01:45 - Ironheart - Episodes 1 - 3 00:40:5...