Reel Friends: A Movie Podcast

In episode 63 of Reel Friends, Madison & Emily recap their divisive 2024 movie experiences with their favorite and least favorite films of the year. To recap: Emilia Perez was on Arrakis with my mom when she was researching spiders right before she died. Join us next episode for Interview with a Vampire & Other Serious Actors Having a Very Silly Time. 

In episode 62 of Reel Friends, Emily & Madison chat ‘Pan's Labyrinth’ & other stories about kids that... aren't really for kids. Join them as they fawn (wink) over Guillermo Del Toro, review the film's fairy tale origin, and rage about Ophelia risking everything for a grape.

Emily and Madison are back with a special Short Reel with their picks for the 96th Annual Academy Awards, aka their favorite day of the year. Join them as they choose what they think WILL win and what SHOULD win in this year's top categories *whispers* and why they don't care about 'Oppenheimer'. HAPPY VOTING, REEL FRIENDS!

In episode 60 of Reel Friends, Emily & Madison talk about movies that keep them up at night, starting with the 2014 film ‘It Follows’. Join them as they chat about the the film’s heavy 80s references, discuss the ‘Lost in Translation’ influence, and how they would attempt to defeat “It." Plus, join us next episode for ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ & Other Stories About Kids that Aren't Reall...

In episode 59 of Reel Friends, Emily & Madison are pullin' up to the town of Bedrock with 'The Flinstones' & Other Flawless Executions of Production Design. Join them as they chat about the movie's hilarious use of props, their favorite examples of great production design, and their deep affection for Rick Moranis. Plus, join us next episode for 'It Follow' &a...

In episode 58 of Reel Friends, Emily & Madison are chatting AI romance and villains with 2013's 'Her'. Join them as they chat about the movie's relevance to the SAG strikes, discuss the 'Lost in Translation' influence, and unpack Samantha and Theodore's unconventional romance. Plus, join us next week for 'The Flinstones' & Other Flawless Executi...

In episode 57 of Reel Friends, Emily & Madison trek into Tarantino territory with 'Inglorious Basterds'. Join them as they unpack the film's use of language as a narrative tool, chat about one of cinema's best villains, and definitely do not* play a round of FMK because that would be inappropriate. Plus, join us next episode for 'Her' & Other Unique Takes on A...

In episode 56 of Reel Friends, Emily and Madison unpack the manic pixie dream girl with 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.' Join them as they give the breakdown of how to spot the character trope, decide whether Clementine adheres to the definition, and why this film stands the test of time regardless. Plus, join us next episode for "Inglourious Basterds' and Other Films t...

In episode 55 of Reel Friends, Emily and Madison dive into their favorite relatable wedding comedies with 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding.' Join them as they chat about chaotic marital gatherings, why they think this movie stands the test of time, and hear Emily ask Madison a big question at the end of the episode. Plus, join us next time for 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' &...

Still need to fill out your ballot for Oscar Sunday? We gotchu. Emily and Madison are back with a special Short Reel with their picks for the 95th Annual Academy Awards, aka their favorite day of the year. Join them as they choose what they think WILL win and what SHOULD win in this year's top categories. HAPPY VOTING, REEL FRIENDS!

In episode 53 of Reel Friends, Emily and Madison are embracing the hooky vibes to chat about 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' & Other 4th Wall Breaks. Join them as they absolutely roast Ferris, name the real hero of the film, and chat about their complicated thoughts on John Hughes. Plus, join us next episode for a 2023 Oscar breakdown. 

Set sail with Madison & Emily as they discuss the cinematic masterpiece 'Titanic' and settle a feud with "Movies We Agree On". They're joined by Reel Friends Krystal and Kelsey to unpack why this movie will stand the text of time, fondly recall Leo-mania, and give their thoughts on the ~the door~.

In the Season 3 premiere of Reel Friends, Madison & Emily traverse the cinematic multiverse of 2022 with their favorite and least favorite films of the year. They laugh, they cry, and they praise Jamie Lee Curtis. Plus, join us next week for Titanic & Other Movies We Agree On. 

On episode 50 and the Season 2 Finale of Reel Friends, Emily & Madison are joined but LIGHT THE FUSE Podcast Hosts Charles & Drew to the one, the only, Mr. Tom Cruise. Join them as they delve into Cruise's expansive career, what makes him one of the singular entertainers of our time, and hear Emily choose chaos by selecting 'Rock of Ages' as her favorite of his films.  “Ligh...

In episode 49 of Reel Friends, Madison & Emily are feeling the rhythm with 'The Emperor's New Groove' & Other Underrated Animated Films. Join them as they proclaim Yzma Disney's funniest villain and how this film kicked of Disney's "post-renaissance" era with an underrated bang. Plus, join us next week for a special season finale joined by LIGHT THE FUSE.

In episode 48 of Reel Friends, Madison & Emily are finally fulfilling their life long dream of hosting a fishing podcast chatting 'Big Fish' & Other Films Based in Folklore. Join them as they dive behind the scenes of this fantastical film, chat casting & visual storytelling, and ask hard hitting questions like "Is Edward Bloom a creep?". Plus join us next week for...

In episode 47 of Reel Friends, Madison & Emily are hunting for fact over fiction with 'Catch Me If You Can' & Other Amazing Films Inspired By True Stories. Join them as they unpack all the ways Spielberg dramatized the film and how Frank Abagnale Jr. differs from his onscreen counterpart (spoilers, he's way worse).  Plus, join us next week for 'Big Fish' & Othe...

In episode 46 of Reel Friends, Emily & Madison are revisiting their teen years and discussing the best of high school romances with '10 Things I Hate About You'. Join them and unpack why the reimagined version of 'Taming of the Shew' holds up better than the original, the genius of Letters to Cleo, and the fact that Joey Donner is now a cult leader (?!). Plus, join us next...

In episode 45 of Reel Friends, Emily & Madison are riding a sugar high discussing 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' & Other Questionable Adult Role Models. Join them as they unpack Roald Dahl's dislike of the film, Gene Wilder's improvisation on set, and yes, Grandpa Joe. Plus, join us next week for '10 Things I Hate About You' & The Best of High S...

Reel Friends' 3rd Short Reel is not so short, but we've seen things stranger that this. Join Madison & Emily as that they dive into 'Stranger Things Season 4 Vol. 2' like Steve dove through Watergate discussing their favorite theories (thanks, TikTok!) and unanswered questions: What song will save Nancy from Vecna's curse? What is Will painting? Will Steve turn into an...

In episode 43 of Reel Friends, Emily & Madison are all about spoilers and talking 'Arrival' & Other Plot Twists We Didn't See Coming. Join them as they dive into the films complicated screenplay, define what Denis Villaneuve calls "dirty sci-fi", and unpack all their favorite cinematic twists. Plus, join us next week for 'Willie Wonka & The Chocolate Facto...

In episode 42 of Reel Friends, Madison & Emily are returning to their roots to chat 'Citizen Kane' & Other Movies Film Students Won't Shut Up About. Join them as they talk through the staples of cinema education, hear an excerpt from Emily's 'Citizen Kane' thesis paper, and of course, get into the "Rosebud" of is all. Plus, join us next week for &apo...

On episode 41 of Reel Friends, Madison & Emily join Armand of Cinedicate Film & TV Podcast for his Art House season to discuss Robert Eggers 2015 horror film, 'The Witch'. 

In episode 40 of Reel Friends, Madison and Emily are stress-chatting 'Whiplash' & Other Scene-Stealing Supporting Roles. Join them as they discuss J.K. Simmons show-stopping (and terrifying) performance, unpack the film's complicated character dynamics, and ponder the ultimate question: did Fletcher get his Charlie Parker? Plus, join us next episode for 'Citizen Kane'...

On a special collaboration episode, Madison & Emily join Elle, George & Dean with Three Tickets to Podcast to talk about 'Dumb & Dumber'.