The Reel Study

This week on The Reel Study, Spooky Month continues with two classic psychological horror films that prove evil can hide behind the most unexpected faces The Bad Seed (1956 ) and Psycho (1960) . From a seemingly perfect little girl whose disturbing secrets begin to surface to a mysterious motel, a troubled young man, and one of cinema’s most infamous encounters, these films explore the darkness lu...

This week on The Reel Study, Spooky Month continues with two disturbing journeys into the darkest corners of the human mind : Se7en (1995) and The Cell (2000) . From a grim murder investigation inspired by the seven deadly sins to a visually surreal descent into the mind of a comatose serial killer, these films explore the terrifying places where obsession, madness, and evil collide. Before the di...

This week on The Reel Study, Spooky Month begins with two very different trips into the unknown:  Hokum and Backrooms . From a remote Irish inn haunted by unsettling tales of a witch to an endless labyrinth of mysterious rooms where something may be lurking around every corner, these films explore just how frightening the unknown can be. Before the discussion, catch up on The Reel News for the lat...

This week on The Reel Study, we’re putting stunt work front and center with a double feature that takes the art of the stunt in two very different directions — Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof and David Leitch’s The Fall Guy . From the brutal, high-speed thrills of a killer stuntman and one unforgettable car chase to a love letter to the stunt performers who risk it all to bring movies to life, the...

This week on The Reel Study, we’re kicking off Season 6 with a suspenseful double feature that puts two generations of filmmaking face-to-face, Cape Fear (1962) and Cape Fear (1991) . From J. Lee Thompson’s classic thriller starring Gregory Peck and Robert Mitchum to Martin Scorsese’s intense reimagining featuring Robert De Niro and Nick Nolte, we’re exploring how two directors approached the same...

This week on The Reel Study, we’re wrapping up Season 5 with a special theatrical review of Supergirl (2026) ! For our season finale, we're dedicating the entire episode to DC Studios' latest big-screen adventure, diving into Kara Zor-El's journey, the performances, the action, and how the film fits into the growing DC Universe. Whether you've already seen the film or are still deciding if it's wo...

This week on The Reel Study, we’re diving into a pair of legendary Hollywood classics: The Maltese Falcon and The Treasure of the Sierra Madre . From a mysterious hunt for a priceless artifact steeped in deception and intrigue to a gripping tale of greed, ambition, and the corrupting power of wealth, these films showcase why director John Huston remains one of cinema’s most influential storyteller...

This week on The Reel Study, our Pride Month celebration continues with a classic and thought-provoking double feature , Rope and Victim . From a suspenseful psychological thriller that pushed the boundaries of what could be implied on screen to a groundbreaking British drama that confronted prejudice and injustice head-on, these films offer a fascinating look at the evolution of LGBTQ+ representa...

This week on The Reel Study, we’re celebrating Pride Month with an emotional and deeply moving double feature with Brokeback Mountain and All of Us Strangers . Before the main discussion, catch up on The Reel News as the panel covers this week’s biggest movie headlines, including Gene Wilder Biopic in the Works, and Remembering Anthony Stewart Head and Peabo Bryson and Netflix Won't Work With Dire...

 This week on The Reel Study, we’re closing out AAPI Heritage Month with a breathtaking animated double feature, Spirited Away and Your Name. From a young girl’s journey through a mysterious spirit world to a heartfelt story of connection that transcends time and distance, these films showcase the beauty, imagination, and emotional depth that have made Japanese animation beloved around the world....

🔥 This week on The Reel Study, our AAPI Heritage Month celebration continues with an action-packed double feature: RRR and Monkey Man . From a larger-than-life historical epic fueled by rebellion, brotherhood, and explosive spectacle to a gritty revenge thriller driven by rage, corruption, and survival, these films showcase bold storytelling and the global impact of South Asian voices in modern c...

⚽✨ This week on The Reel Study, we’re continuing our celebration of AAPI Heritage Month with an uplifting double feature: Bend It Like Beckham and Crazy Rich Asians . From a coming-of-age sports comedy about balancing family expectations and personal dreams to a glamorous romantic comedy exploring culture, identity, and love across generations, these films highlight the importance of representat...

🐉 This week on The Reel Study, we’re kicking off AAPI Heritage Month with a powerful action double feature — Enter the Dragon and The Crow (1994) . From Bruce Lee’s legendary martial arts masterpiece that helped redefine global action cinema to a supernatural revenge tale led by Brandon Lee, these films showcase the lasting impact of two iconic performers whose legacies continue to shape film his...

🎭 This week on The Reel Study, we’re wrapping up our Nicolas Cage binge with a wildly different double feature — The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent and Longlegs . From a self-aware, comedic take on Cage’s own larger-than-life persona to a dark, unsettling horror experience, these films showcase the full spectrum of what makes Nicolas Cage one of the most unpredictable actors in cinema. Befor...

💥 This week on The Reel Study, our Nicolas Cage three-week binge continues with a dynamic double feature: The Rock and Adaptation. From explosive action and high-stakes tension on Alcatraz Island to a wildly inventive, self-reflexive story about writing, identity, and creativity, these films showcase two completely different sides of Cage’s range. Whether he’s navigating blockbuster chaos or divi...

This week on The Reel Study, we’re kicking off our three-week Nicolas Cage binge with a wildly different double feature Raising Arizona and It Could Happen to You . From offbeat crime comedy chaos and eccentric Coen Brothers energy to a sweet, sincere romantic dramedy built on luck, kindness, and unexpected connection, these films show just how versatile Cage could be across two very different sid...

🎬 This week on The Reel Study, our Women’s History Month celebration continues with a special Sarah Polley spotlight featuring Go and Women Talking . While Go showcases Polley in one of her standout early screen performances, Women Talking highlights her powerful voice behind the camera as a writer and director, giving us a unique look at her evolution as an artist across two very different films...

💥 This week on The Reel Study, our Women’s History Month celebration continues as we spotlight director Kathryn Bigelow with an adrenaline-fueled double feature, Blue Steel and Point Break . From a tense psychological thriller about violence, identity, and power to undercover action and extreme-thrill obsession, these films showcase Bigelow’s fearless style and her ability to bring intensity, atm...

🩸 This week on The Reel Study, our Women’s History Month celebration continues as we spotlight director Nia DaCosta with a chilling horror double feature: Candyman (2021) and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple . From a haunting reimagining of an iconic urban legend to a terrifying new chapter in a post-apocalyptic nightmare, these films showcase DaCosta’s bold visual style and her ability to bring f...

💥 This week on The Reel Study, our Women’s History Month celebration continues as we spotlight director Karyn Kusama with a fierce double feature: Girlfight and Jennifer's Body . From the raw, determined journey of a young woman fighting her way through the boxing world to a sharp, darkly comedic horror story about power, friendship, and revenge, these films highlight Kusama’s bold approach to ge...

🌸 This week on The Reel Study, we’re celebrating the beginning of Women’s History Month by spotlighting visionary female directors, starting with Kasi Lemmons and her powerful films Eve’s Bayou and Talk to Me . From a haunting Southern Gothic coming-of-age story rooted in memory and family secrets to an electrifying portrait of a controversial radio icon during a turbulent political era, these fi...

 🎉 This week on The Reel Study, we’re closing out Black History Month with a high-energy ’90s comedy double feature, B.A.P.S. and The 6th Man . From outrageous Beverly Hills fish-out-of-water chaos to a heartfelt (and hilarious) supernatural sports story, these films showcase the vibrant comedic voices and cultural flair that defined a memorable era of Black cinema. Before the discussion, catch u...

 💘 This week on The Reel Study, we’re celebrating Black History Month and Valentine’s Day with a romance-driven double feature — Boomerang and Something New . From sharp workplace flirtations and ’90s relationship politics to a modern love story that challenges expectations around race, career, and vulnerability, these films highlight the evolution of Black romance on screen. With charm, humor, a...

This week on The Reel Study, we’re diving into a darkly entertaining horror double feature, The People Under the Stairs and Vampire in Brooklyn . From socially charged home-invasion terror lurking beneath suburbia to stylish supernatural horror infused with sharp humor, these films showcase bold ’90s genre filmmaking and memorable performances that blend scares with commentary. Before the discussi...

This week on The Reel Study, we’re marking the start of Black History Month with a powerful Sidney Poitier double feature — In the Heat of the Night and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner . From a tense murder investigation exposing deep-rooted racism in the American South to an intimate, groundbreaking conversation about love, race, and family, these films showcase Poitier’s impact on cinema and cultur...