Some Like It Reel

Who doesn’t love Mark Ruffalo? With his upcoming appearances in 'Being Heumann', 'Gatto', and more MCU entries, it’s time to draft the filmography of this four-time Academy Award nominee, who has been featured in both indie darlings and some of the biggest blockbusters of all time. Bryan and Veronica are joined by returning champ Leah Carlson-Downie to determine the best titles tha...

We could say that this isn’t one of the best movies of the year, but why would we deceive you? There’s no reason for us to do that! Bryan and Veronica are talking all about the surprise hit documentary, 'You Can See Everything'. Directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, it stars Fielder as both filmmaker and subject, documenting Elizabeth Holmes before she goes to prison for her role...

You ain’t never had a draft like this! As a master of both drama and comedy, it’s always a good time to celebrate the life and career of the one and only Robin Williams. Join Bryan and Veronica in their next adventure with the spectacular Red Broadwell and Chase Lee in selecting the most hilarious and heartbreaking roles of the beloved performer. How exciting! Episode timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 3:46...

If you’ve ever had to venture into unknown magical woods or struggled with your face melting off, then this is the episode for you! Bryan and Veronica break down the DCU’s body horror origin story with 'Clayface', followed by the newest outing from the beloved Laika, 'Wildwood'. Does 'Clayface' deliver on all the gore and goopiness that body horror fans are expecting? How d...

It’s almost Halloween, so it’s time for some spooky season TV coverage! Bryan and Veronica break down two new shows that are part of some classic horror legacies: 'Crystal Lake', a prequel to 'Friday the 13th' starring Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees, and Mike Flanagan’s 'Carrie', an expanded adaptation of the iconic Stephen King novel. Listen to find out if these proje...

If you’re equally terrified of being trapped inside a whale and of seeing your ex at a party, then this is the double feature for you! In this episode, Bryan and Veronica review Georgia Oakley’s 'Sense and Sensibility' and Brian Duffield’s 'Whalefall'. How does the adaptation of the classic Jane Austen story compare to other versions? Does Austin Abrams Autumn continue as he attemp...

In brightest day, in blackest night, Bryan and Veronica will bring you takes that are always right! They review the most recent DC Studios TV show, HBO’s 'Lanterns'. Created by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King and starring Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre, this highly anticipated series serves as an origin story for the beloved comic book character, John Stewart. How does the buddy cop dyna...

This week in movie theaters, you can go see films from two of the most controversial writers in pop culture: Colleen Hoover and Aaron Sorkin. First up, Bryan and Veronica review the latest Hoover adaptation: 'Verity', starring the buzzy trio of Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett. Next, the Facebook-forward semi-sequel to the beloved 'The Social Network' titled 'The Social Reckoning'....

Before diving into the awards contenders and box office juggernauts releasing from now until the end of the year, Bryan and Veronica are back with a third round of Speed Run Reviews! They chat about the movies they saw in Q3 that haven’t been previously covered on the pod. Curious about what you should catch at the theater, on streaming, or skip altogether? Tune in to find out! Timestamps of films...

Two movies are hitting theaters this week, each led by one of Hollywood’s most exciting actors: 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother' starring two-time Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali, and 'Digger' starring Mr. Movies himself, Tom Cruise. Bryan and Veronica review both films that are sure to have cinephiles buzzing, but will you join the discourse as a detractor, a defender, or...

You can’t handle the draft! With the much-anticipated 'Digger' arriving soon, Bryan and Veronica are drafting the filmography of Mr. Movies himself, Tom Cruise! They’re joined by Adriano Caporusso and Jonathan Fujii for a wild draft that covers his 40+ year career. This is your draft, should you choose to accept it, so tune in to see which team competes you! Episode timestamps: 0:00 - Intr...

Why don’t you have a seat right there? Settle in as Bryan and Veronica review Lance Oppenheim’s ' Primetime '! Part historical fiction, part psychological thriller, this is one of the buzziest films of the year. Does Robert Pattinson continue his 2026 streak as he takes on the role of Chris Hansen? Tune in to find out! Plus, the co-hosts discuss a litany of casting announcements, new proje...

Bryan and Veronica had an incredible experience attending the 51st Toronto International Film Festival, and they’re here to recap all of the highs and lows! The co-hosts discuss their number one favorite titles of the fest, and shout out some other recommendations. Which films were the most surprising, disappointing, or boasted the best performances? They discuss these superlatives and more, as we...

He’s been a vampire, a wizard, a bat, and possibly the most meme’d man on the internet this year. Appearing in several buzzy projects in 2026, including Primetime releasing this week, it’s time for a Robert Pattinson draft! Bryan and Veronica are joined by Savanna Dawn to talk all about R Patz, from the biggest blockbusters to the indie darlings. Have a seat, get those BEGGARS out of here, and tun...

Happy Austin Abrams Autumn to all who celebrate! This week, Bryan and Veronica review the third film from celebrated horror director Zach Cregger: 'Resident Evil'. Does Austin Abrams achieve movie star status as the lead of this horror-comedy? And can gamers and non-gamers alike enjoy this adaptation? Tune in to find out! Also, the co-hosts discuss more casting news for the 'Miami Vice...

With a career spanning over 40 years, Ethan Hawke is one of our most talented and beloved actors. With a new feature film, ' The Weight ', releasing soon and an array of recent film and TV projects, Bryan and Veronica are delving into his eclectic filmography! They are joined by Nick Beisel in his fourth draft appearance on the pod. This draft features lots of tangents and yapping, but sin...

We had a promising spring, then a summer of blockbusters, and now it’s time for the fall movie season! Bryan and Veronica preview all of the most exciting titles coming for the rest of the year. Festival premieres, questionable adaptations, and exciting original concepts are all on the calendar, plus many more! Episode timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:37 - September 2026 Preview 21:04 - October 2026 Pre...

We come to this place… for drafting. Besides starring in everyone’s favorite AMC ad, Nicole Kidman has been a prolific and celebrated movie star for over 30 years. Currently, she’s starring in the sequel to her Halloween classic ' Practical Magic ', so Bryan and Veronica are joined by Dean Coburn to draft her wide-ranging filmography! Her versatility of projects, from freaky thrillers to b...

Bryan and Veronica are thrilled to bring Some Like It Reel to the Toronto International Film Festival this year, all thanks to the support of our podcast listeners! With the start of the festival only days away, the co-hosts discuss some of the buzziest titles and potentially under-the-radar gems that they’re hoping to catch. Which film screening at TIFF are you most anticipating? Episode timestam...

Before the onslaught of festival coverage and awards season releases, Bryan and Veronica review a gonzo grindhouse action movie: fittingly enough, Adam Wingard’s ' Onslaught '! With Adria Arjona starring and a surprising supporting cast, will the hyper-violent flick blow you away or is it DOA? Listen to find out! Plus, the co-hosts discuss how the New York Film Festival continues to announ...

For the conclusion of the way-too-early Oscar prediction bonus series, Bryan and Veronica discuss the likely nominees in the International Feature, Documentary Feature, and Animated Feature categories. These categories will potentially include awards season and box office juggernauts, or some lesser-known underdogs could emerge. With many of these films releasing soon and fall festivals underway,...

20 years ago, we had flip phones, iPods, and the movies of 2006! Bryan and Veronica are joined by Claire May Lewis and Betsy Gorham to draft the best of these 20-year-old films. Did the right films get celebrated by the box office and the Oscars at the time, or are there more underrated gems to praise? Tune in to find out! Episode timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:48 - Picking the Draft Order 4:33 - Wher...

It’s a big week for furry, four-legged friends as we talk dogs and coyotes in this week’s movie releases! Bryan and Veronica review Ridley Scott’s 30th film, ' The Dog Stars ', followed by the Looney Tunes extravaganza that had a loony journey to the big screen, ' Coyote vs. Acme '. Is it harder to survive a post-apocalyptic world or in a courtroom facing John Cena? Tune in to find...

From thrilling sci-fi to swords-and-sandals epics, Ridley Scott has directed some stone-cold cinematic classics… and also some not-so-classics. With the release of ' The Dog Stars ', his 30th feature film, it’s time to draft his uneven yet remarkable filmography! Bryan and Veronica are joined by Paul Rai to talk through all the masterpieces and underrated favorites. Will you agree with the...

Hope you’re hungry for a coming-of-age double feature as Bryan and Veronica dissect two new releases that are sure to be cinephile favorites: Matt Johnson’s ‘ Tony ’ and Jane Schoenbrun’s ‘ Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma ’. How do these films compare to the directors’ previous work? Does an Anthony Bourdain movie fall into biopic tropes or transcend the genre? What does ‘ Camp Miasma ’ have...