All2ReelToo - A Pop Culture Podcast

In this episode of our So Bad They're Good series we take a look at the short animated film Foodfight! (2012) When the supermarket closes at night, the contents inside come to life. The shop becomes a living world for Dex Dogtective and all other creatures inside it at night time. However, with the new Brand X coming into the store, things take a turn for the worst. In other words, it's Toy Story...

In this episode we take a look at the pilot for the short-lived sitcom, Joanie Loves Chachi (1982) This spin-off of Happy Days (1974) follows Chachi Arcola as he moves out and tries to succeed on his own with a rock band and a music career. In between holding down a job and keeping his girlfriend, Joanie Cunningham, happy, he must also deal with the often unwanted, but sometimes needed, advice and...

In this episode of All2ReelToo we have an All2Interview with filmmakers Brad Case and Brian Ustaszewski. We talk to Brad and Brian about their journey so far as indie filmmakers from Ohio and a bit about the process of making the award winning short film The Stranger and about what they have coming up next in the world of film. Listen, rate and share Find us at all2reeltoo.com Find more info On Br...

In this episode we take a look at the hidden VHS treasure that is Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future (1985). In the post-apocalyptic future where television sets are more important than food, TV ratings are the all important currency of the nation. A new technique of preventing viewers from channel surfing proves somewhat detrimental to particularly sedentary couch potatoes. The top studio b...

In this episode we take a look at the direct to video sequel, The ButterCream Gang in Secret of Treasure Mountain (1993). Discovering part of an ancient Spanish treasure map, young Eldon Flowers dreams of finding gold. He could be rich, and he could also help Mr. Graff who is about to lose his home. Eldon secretly hopes this valiant deed will make him the hero he longs to be. With help from the ot...

In this episode of our "Crisis On Infinite Films" series, we take a look at the comic book inspired film, Fantastic Four (2015) In a retelling of the story of the Fantastic Four, begins when genius Reed Richards builds what he thinks is a teleportation device which he unveils at a science fair. And when it doesn't produce the results he said would happen, he's shun by everyone. But a visiting scie...

In this episode we take a look at The Mockbuster from The Asylum, Sinister Squad (2016) "When a violent supernatural cult known as Death’s Messengers reigns terror on Earth, a team of malevolent storybook villains is coerced into fighting in the modern world, but these baddies must learn to keep their true wickedness at bay if they want any chance at freedom." After Death's Messengers enter her wo...

In this episode we take a look at the pilot for the short-lived sitcom, Charlie Hoover (1991) Charlie Hoover (Tim Matheson) is a man who just reached middle age when one day the voice within his head materializes in the form of Hugh (Sam Kinison), a foot-high miniature alter ego. Hugh guides Charlie on the path to getting his life in order. Tim Matheson...Charlie Hoover Sam Kinison...Hugh Julie Ha...

In this episode of our "Crisis On Infinite Films" series, we take a look at the comic book inspired film, Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023) Bestowed with the powers of the gods, Billy Batson and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle teenage life with their adult superhero alter egos. When a vengeful trio of ancient gods arrives on Earth in search of the magic stolen from them long...

In this episode of our Arcade Movie Review series we take a look at the film Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009) When a child, Chun-Li sees her father being captured by wealthy gangster Bison. When she grows up, she goes into a quest for justice and bring down the criminal organization Shadaloo which is led by Bison. Kristin Kreuk as Chun-Li Katherine Pemberton as Young Chun-Li Neal McDon...

In this episode we take a look at the pilot for the short-lived sitcom, Uncle Buck (2016) When his brother and sister-in-law move to town, a charismatic hustler steps up to be a "manny" for their children. Mike Epps as Buck Russell Nia Long as Alexis Smith-Russell James Lesure as Will Russell Iman Benson as Tia Russell Sayeed Shahidi as Miles Russell Aalyrah Caldwell as Maizy Russell If you want t...

In this episode of our So Bad They're Good series we take a look at the short animated film Theevan (2012) The year’s biggest 3D short film The film follows the journey of a boy named ‘Theevan’ who is destined to bring back what he wants the most. Theevan faces many challenges and hardships along the way but he is not willing to give up as hope keeps him strong enough to last days and months witho...

In this episode of our So Bad They're Good series we take a look at the film Mac and Me (1988) A Mysterious Alien Creature (MAC) escaping from nefarious NASA agents, is befriended by a young boy in a wheelchair. Together, they try to find MAC’s family from whom he has been separated. Christine Ebersole as Janet Cruise Jonathan Ward as Michael Cruise Tina Caspary as Courtney (credited as Katrina Ca...

In this episode of our All2000s series we look at the film Clockstoppers (2002). Until now, Zak Gibbs' greatest challenge has been finding a way to buy a car. But when he discovers an odd wristwatch among his father's various inventions and slips it on, something very strange happens: The world around him seemingly comes to a stop, giving the effect that everyone has come to a stop. Zak quickly le...

In this episode of All2ReelToo we have an All2Interview with Vanessa Leonard, Writer/Director/Actress. The Writer/Director ans Star of A Story Worth Living (2020). We talk in detail about her process making her first feature film and her journey in film. It was a pleasure to have her on the podcast. A Story Worth Living tells the story of Allison Foster and her childhood best friend, Melissa, find...

In this episode of our RELIGIOUS REELS REVIEW SERIES we take a look at the animated film Gaither's Pond - Fish tales (1999) Carp Lowry is the writer of the pond's newsletter and starts making up stories to put in the newsletter which causes distress to the inhabitants of Gaither's Pond. Mark Lowry (Carp Lowry)Bill Gaither (Big Bass Bill)Vestal Goodman (Vestal Gooseman)George Younce (Bullfrog Younc...

In this episode of All2ReelToo we have an All2Interview with CiMa Birch, Filmmaker and the Executive Producer of "The Sofies" Short Film Awards Festival. We talk a bit about how she got started and a bout the wonderful short film festival she runs. It was a very fun chat. Listen, rate and share Find us at all2reeltoo.com For more info on the work of Cima Birch check out... https://www.imdb.com/nam...

In this classic episode in honor of baseball season ,we take a look at the direct to video sequel, The Sandlot 2 (2005). A gang of baseball playing kids manage to get hold of a model NASA rocket belonging to one of their parents. When they accidentally shoot it into a nearby junkyard, they have to make a plan to get past a super-ferocious, mutated guard dog known as "The Great Fear". Max Lloyd-Jon...

In this episode of our "Crisis On Infinite Films" series, we take a look at the comic book inspired film, Green Lantern (2011) In a mysterious universe, the Green Lantern Corps, an elite defense force of peace and justice have existed for centuries. Reckless test pilot Hal Jordan acquires superhuman powers when he is chosen by the Ring, the willpower-fed source of power. Reluctantly at first, he t...

In this classic episode of our All290s series we look at the film Can't Hardly Wait (1998). It's high school graduation and, like all seniors, they want to party. So, 500 high school seniors look forward to a party while, in the  meantime, a boy wants to get a girl he's loved for years who just broke up with her boyfriend, and one head-case who wants revenge on a  lifelong bully. So, the...

In this episode we take a spoiler-filled look at episodes seven through nine of season one of the HBO show The Last of Us (2023). After a global pandemic destroys civilization, a hardened survivor takes charge of a 14-year-old girl who may be humanity's last hope. Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller Bella Ramsey as Ellie Williams Gabriel Luna as Tommy Miller Anna Torv as Tess Servopoulous Merle Dandridge...

In this bonus episode of All2ReelToo we have an All2Interview with the 2 of the driving forces behind the film The Reconciler (2015) , which we covered in a previous episode. Writer/director Shawn Justice and Writer/Actor Scott Galbraith were gracious enough to join us and be the first creatives behind one of our reviews to join us for a discussion of the film and their careers in filmmaking. List...

In this episode of our "Crisis On Infinite Films" series, we take a look at the comic book inspired film, Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. (1998) In this made for TV movie, Marvel's hard-boiled hero is brought to TV. He is brought back to fight the menace of Hydra after exiling himself in the Yukon since the end of the Cold War. The children of the former Hydra head, Baron Von Stucker, have taken...

In this episode we take a spoiler-filled look at episodes one through six of season one of the HBO show The Last of Us (2023). After a global pandemic destroys civilization, a hardened survivor takes charge of a 14-year-old girl who may be humanity's last hope. Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller Bella Ramsey as Ellie Williams Gabriel Luna as Tommy Miller Anna Torv as Tess Servopoulous Merle Dandridge as...

In this bonus episode we take a spoiler-filled look at Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) Scott Lang and Hope Van Dyne, along with Hank Pym,Janet Van Dyne, and Cassie Lang explore the Quantum Realm, where they interact with strange creatures and embark on an adventure that goes beyond the limits of what they thought was possible. Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man Evangeline Lilly as Hope van D...