Ryan Vanderhei, Joe Parente & Heidi Roodvoets

Beyond The Frame

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The self improvement podcast for lovers of film and TV! Our favorite fictional movies and tv shows can teach us valuable life lessons. Join Ryan Vanderhei, Joe Parente, and Heidi Roodvoets weekly as they explore the newest and most popular movies and shows and how the lessons they teach us can be applied to our own lives.

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Ryan Vanderhei, Joe Parente & Heidi Roodvoets

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"Nosferatu" And Understanding The Tortured Soul 02.01.2025 41:47

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the incredible 2024 film "Nosferatu" and how it lends us a unique viewpoint of someone tortured by their own mind. We discuss our own personal connection to the tortured soul theme, explore a few crucial (and very entertaining) scenes from the film that reinforce the theme, learn a fun fact about th...

"Annihilation" And How Self Destruction Is Coded Into Our DNA 30.12.2024 40:11

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the bizarre 2018 film "Annihilation" and how it teaches us that self destruction is coded into the very fabric of our being, all the way down to our cells. We talk about the scene in the boat between Lena and Cass, the scene in the guard shack between Lena and Ventress, and that crazy finale between...

"It's A Wonderful Life" And The Power Of Being Selflessly Kind 23.12.2024 39:13

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 1947 Christmas classic "It's A Wonderful Life" and how it teaches us that being selflessly kind to others can go a long way. We talk about the bank run scene, the iconic final scene, and gush talking about the people in our lives that have been selflessly kind and inspired us. Oh, and Joe g...

"Queer" And The Lengths We Go To For Affection 19.12.2024 42:16

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 2024 film "Queer" and how it gives us a front row street to the lengths we, as human beings, will go to for the affection of another. We explore two key scenes from the film, discuss what it really feels like to take ayahuasca, and own up to times in our own lives where we too went to great leng...

"Mystic River" And Knowing When To Ask For Help 16.12.2024 46:55

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 2003 Oscar winning film "Mystic River" and how it teaches us that asking for help when you are in need can potentially save you from a lot of pain and suffering. Watch Us On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheframenetwork Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheframep...

"Wicked" And How People Who Are Different Get Treated Like Animals 12.12.2024 38:04

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2024 box-office killer "Wicked" and how it teaches us that society has a tendency to treat those who are different than what is considered "normal" like animals. Watch Us On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheframenetwork Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyon...

"The Perks Of Being A Wallflower" And Helping Others Realize The Love They Deserve 09.12.2024 1:00:15

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 2012 hit indie film "The Perks Of Being A Wallflower" and how its central themes teach us that with a little effort, we can help each other to realize the love that we truly deserve. Watch Us On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheframenetwork Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagra...

"Gladiator 2" And How Living For Yourself Can Leave You Lifeless 05.12.2024 52:52

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2024 Ridley Scott directed film "Gladiator 2" and how its central themes teach us that living a life completely for yourself can leave you lifeless, literally. Watch Us On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheframenetwork Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheframepod...

"Memento" And The Significance Of Memory In Humans 02.12.2024 1:02:00

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2000 Oscar nominated film "Memento" and how it teaches us just how significant memory is to the human experience. Watch Us On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheframenetwork Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheframepod Follow Us On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@...

"A Real Pain" And How Humans Respond Differently To Pain 25.11.2024 1:04:08

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2024 Oscar contender "A Real Pain" and how it teaches us that everyone handles pain differently. Watch Us On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheframenetwork Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheframepod Follow Us On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondtheframestu...

"Good Will Hunting" And The Threat Of Wasted Potential 21.11.2024 57:53

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 1997 Oscar winning film "Good Will Hunting" and how it teaches us that sometimes we just need someone to make us realize the potential in ourselves. Watch Us On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheframenetwork Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheframepod Follow Us...

"Emilia Perez" And The Cost Of Being Your Truest Self 18.11.2024 1:04:09

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2024 Oscars contender "Emilia Perez" and how it teaches us that there are costs that come with being our truest self. Watch Us On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheframenetwork Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheframepod Follow Us On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.c...

"Groundhog Day" And The Complications Of Personal Change 14.11.2024 59:38

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 1993 hit film "Groundhog Day" and how it teaches us that personal change is a complicated process. Watch Us On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheframenetwork Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheframepod Follow Us On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondtheframes...

"Conclave" And The Danger In Pursuing Power 11.11.2024 58:01

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the critically acclaimed 2024 film "Conclave" and how it reminds us of the dangers associated with the pursuit of power. Watch Us On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheframenetwork Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheframepod Follow Us On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.co...

"No Country For Old Men" And The Role Fate Plays In Our Life 07.11.2024 58:41

On today's legacy episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the oscar winning 2007 film "No Country For Old Men" and how it shows us the role that fate plays in our lives. Watch Us On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheframenetwork Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheframepod Follow Us On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/...

"Anora" And The Dangers Of Desperation 04.11.2024 1:05:52

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the Palm d-Or winner "Anora" and how it teaches us the dangers of desperation. Watch Us On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheframenetwork Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheframepod Follow Us On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondtheframestudios

"Breaking Bad" And The Tragedy Of Innocence 31.10.2024 56:45

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the iconic AMC series "Breaking Bad" and how supporting character Jesse Pinkman shows us tragic innocence can be. Watch Us On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheframenetwork Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheframepod Follow Us On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyon...

"We Live In Time" And Discovering What Real Love Looks Like 28.10.2024 1:02:41

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the hit A24 film "We Live In Time" and how the two lead characters Tobias and Almut show us what real love looks like. Watch Us On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheframenetwork Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheframepod Follow Us On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@...

"Game Of Thrones" And Turning Weaknesses Into Strengths 24.10.2024 1:01:45

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the hit HBO series "Game of Thrones" and how Tyrion Lannisters character teaches us to turn our weaknesses into our strengths. Watch Us On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheframenetwork Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheframepod Follow Us On TikTok: https://www.tikt...

"His Three Daughters" And Realizing That There Is No Right Way To Grieve 21.10.2024 1:02:50

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2024 Netflix film "His Three Daughters" and how it teaches us that there is no right or wrong way to grieve. Watch Us On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheframenetwork Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheframepod Follow Us On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyo...