The Rees Company Podcast

Two former "Charmed" co-stars are in the midst of a very public feud. There's only one way to settle this: Having them battle it out in a Movie of the Week of the Week competition. Who gave the better performance in an early 1990s made for TV film: Shannen or Alyssa? Let's find out together, shall we? 0:00 - The Alyssa Milano vs Shannen Doherty Feud 14:45 - Casualties of Love (A...

From a viewer request, we check out In the Custody of Strangers from 1982. An out of work, cannery-hating father (Martin Sheen) watches his son (Emilio Estevez) fall through the cracks of a bureaucratic justice system. For added fun, swig a tepid Genesee every time The Bull mispronounces "Emilio." 0:00 - Intro 2:24 - Cannery work 4:51 - Record store blues 8:02 - SOUP! 10:04 - Drunk Tank...

British people in the early 1980s faced many threats within the home. Luckily, this public information film aired to educate the UK on how to thwart the dastardly plans of windows and blankets. Full Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZyAFoZw81U&pp=ygUZbm9ib2R5IHRvbGQgbWUgdWsgcHVibGljIA%3D%3D

Our Movie of the Week of the Week is Introducing Janet, a 1981 CBC short film starring a teenage Jim Carrey and Adah Glassbourg. A budding comic seeks help from a gal to develop his standup comedy material. Full movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmoJpyoGuz4

Cardiff Electric shares his thoughts on our Dabbleverse episode. We return to our coverage of Pittsburgh's Forgotten Son, who is still letting his appetite get in the way of understanding the issues.

The Bull has become endlessly entertained by something called the #Dabbleverse - a subculture dedicated to covering / making fun of #StutteringJohn, late of the #HowardSternShow. He's especially fond of an outspoken floating potato who goes by Cardiff Electric. The Bull introduces Chris to this universe, but not without offering some criticism of a recent stream, during which he believes Cardi...

This time, we take a look at two films on a common subject: Daredevil motorcycle jumper Evel Knievel. In Part 1, we look at his turn as an action star, playing an idealized version of himself in Viva Knievel. Coming soon in Part 2, we'll watch George Hamilton's 1971 titular portrayal of the man himself. How will the two compare? Who will come out on top as the ultimate cinematic Knievel? L...

A history student asks The Greatest American Hero a simple question. His response is not terse. This time, we analyze and review The Wave, a 1981 TV movie-turned Afterschool Special Based on a true story of an idea a guy once had, but never carried out.

Suzanne Somers' TV biopic may be the most self-unaware vanity project in the history of television. Based on her memoir, in Keeping Secrets, Somers presents herself warts and... well, it's entirely warts, Join us as we analyze and review this 1991 made-for-TV adaptation.

This time, we discuss TWO Movies of the Week of the Week with a common theme. In Devil's Food (1996) Suzanne Somers sells her soul to Dabney Coleman to remain at her ideal weight. In Shortcut to Happiness (2007), Alec Baldwin trades his eternal essence to Jeniffer Love Hewitt for literary success. Chris is angry about every aspect of one of these productions. Find out which right here.

Rob Lowe plays the titular "Schoolboy Father" in a 1980 ABC Afterschool Special. Will Dana Plato allow him custody of their child? And - most important - will the audience please take note of the cost of hospital parking? Full movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EczBUpenf4I&pp=ygUQc2Nob29sYm95IGZhdGhlcg%3D%3D

Under Chris' protest, we break down the plot of Portrait of a Teenage Shoplifter, a 1981 CBS Schoolbreak Special. Chris would prefer to talk about higher quality cinema. Will he have his chance? Full movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z0NSQs_I-Q&pp=ygUgcG9ydHJhaXQgb2YgYSB0ZWVuYWdlIHNob3BsaWZ0ZXI%3D Find The Rees Company on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReesCompany Follow The R...

An ex-police officer visits a high school to employ his novel way to get young people to avoid drugs: Yelling. How successful is this strategy? Let's find out together, shall we? Dermut Mulroney and Tracy Nelson star as teenage drug users. Dave Toma plays himself in the 1986 CBS Schoolbreak Special "The Drug Knot." Full movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtEokbYFlzk&pp=ygUNdG...

This time, we dive into an ABC Afterschool Special starring TV's Chachi as a teen struggling to fit in at school. But don't worry. He finds a way. And it's virtually consequence-free! Full movie w/ original ads: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQxB70XIgNw&pp=ygURc3RvbmVkIHNjb3R0IGJhaW8%3D

This time, we take a look at an episode of the CBS Schoolbreak Special series. This installment is a cautionary tale about the dangers of steroids. It stars Peter Billingsley, Lyle Alzado and - in his onscreen debut - Vince Vaughn. It's called The Fourth Man and it aired in 1990. Full movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1gOVQUv46Y&pp=ygUkY2JzIHNjaG9vbGJyZWFrIHNwZWNpYWwgdmluY2UgdmF1Z2hu...

We return to our Movie of the Week of the Week format, examining Shelley Duvall's Nightmare Classics: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde... then things take a turn for the surreal. Chris also throws his support behind an embattled local landmark.

A new ID docuseries chronicles the saga of a US family who adopted a child with dwarfism from Ukraine. But is the girl, Natalia Grace, really who the agency claimed she was? Is she a maniacal adult posing as a 6 year-old? We'll sort things out as best we can on the latest episode of The Rees Company!

A new ID docuseries chronicles the saga of a US family who adopted a child with dwarfism from Ukraine. But is the girl, Natalia Grace, really who the agency claimed she was? Is she a maniacal adult posing as a 6 year-old? We'll sort things out as best we can on the latest episode of The Rees Company!

A new ID docuseries chronicles the saga of a US family who adopted a child with dwarfism from Ukraine. But is the girl, Natalia Grace, really who the agency claimed she was? Is she a maniacal adult posing as a 6 year-old? We'll sort things out as best we can on the latest episode of The Rees Company!

A new ID docuseries chronicles the saga of a US family who adopted a child with dwarfism from Ukraine. But is the girl, Natalia Grace, really who the agency claimed she was? Is she a maniacal adult posing as a 6 year-old? We'll sort things out as best we can on the latest episode of The Rees Company!

A new ID docuseries chronicles the saga of a US family who adopted a child with dwarfism from Ukraine. But is the girl, Natalia Grace, really who the agency claimed she was? Is she a maniacal adult posing as a 6 year-old? We'll sort things out as best we can on the latest episode of The Rees Company!

A new ID docuseries chronicles the saga of a US family who adopted a child with dwarfism from Ukraine. But is the girl, Natalia Grace, really who the agency claimed she was? Is she a maniacal adult posing as a 6 year-old? We'll sort things out as best we can on the latest episode of The Rees Company!

This week, Chris and The Bull make a public apology to a recurring subject of TRC conversation. Link to our episode on Ralph's promotions woes referenced in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po4PRg4mXKE&t=1604s --- Follow us on ALL of our Social Media Platforms --- Find The Rees Company on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReesCompany Follow The Rees Company on Twitter: https...

Movie of the Week of the Week: Killdozer! The 1974 TV film follows the slow-going exploits of a demonic piece of murderous construction equipment. Check out our analysis and review and don't forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, and Share if you like what you see. Full movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r3y-SRsNPI&pp=ygUPS2lsbGRvemVyISAxOTc0 --- Follow us on ALL of our Social Media Plat...

Steeltown's Forgotten Son is forgotten no more. We take a look at our public access curiosity as he announces that one of his shows will at last be broadcast on the public airwaves. But his attempt to land a desired advertiser for his new venture leads to slander and a call for a boycott of a venerable institution. --- Follow us on ALL of our Social Media Platforms --- Find The Rees Company on...