Bless The Reel

After a long hiatus, the gang is back with a much delayed Valentine's episode where they discuss Rob Reiner's classic rom-com (the mother of all Rom-Coms, really), When Harry Met Sally. For those of you in the audience not familiar with this comedy classic, it stars Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan as two people who fall in love over the course of several years and several encounters. The gang discusses...

On this week's episode, the gang takes a trip through the New Zealand "bush", to discuss Taika Waititi's Hunt for the Wilderpeople. We'll be covering the memorable performances of the cast, which includes Sam Neill, Julian Dennison, and Rachel House. Where to watch Election: Tubi Fandango at Home Apple TV Personnel: Hosts: Austin Alysson Phil Producer: Nico Rico Audio Engineer: TellTheTruth Theme:...

It's 2026 and the gang is back at it again. This time we're diving into Alexander Payne's political satire, Election, a movie that stars Reese Witherspoon as ambitious student Tracey Flick, whose campaign for student president is imperiled by jealous teacher Mr. McCallister, played by Matthew Broderick. We'll be taking a look at how Election portrays the hypocrisy of U.S politics and people throug...

The final Episode of 2025! The gang discusses Rian Johnson's debut film, Brick (2005) a neo-noir that takes the hard-boiled, pulpy detective style of 1950s classics and transposes it into a modern-day high school setting. This sharply written story features all the usual noir tropes but in a contemporary setting with a convoluted plot that manages to keep audiences locked in from start to finish....

This week, the gang discusses Charles Naughton's one and only film, the classic Night of the Hunter (1955). Robert Mitchum's legendary performance as evil priest, Harry Powell, is one of the most haunting and memorable depictions of a serial killer in the history of film, and with a slew of stunning shots that harken back to German Expressionism and paved the way for countless other films,...

This week, the gang discusses Billy Wilder's legendary film, Double Indemnity (1944) , which set the standard for film noir. We discuss the incredible script that was written by Raymond Chandler and Billy Wilder (who had a famously acrimonious relationship), the tension-inducing plot, and the unforgettable performances of Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck, and Edward G. Robinson. You can stream...

This week, the gang discusses David Cronenberg's most recent film, The Shrouds (2024), a story about a widowed man who develops a video technology that allows clients to watch their spouses' corpses decompose in the grave as a means of grieving the dead. In typical Cronenberg fashion, this is a fascinating and engrossing film that features plenty of body horror, a few conspiracies, and som...

On this week's episode, the gang travels to Transylvania for Mel Brooks' comedy classic, Young Frankenstein. We go over the best scenes in the movie and discuss the killer performances of its ensemble cast which includes the legendary Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman, Peter Boyle, Terri Garr, and Cloris Leachman. You can watch Young Frankenstein on: Frndly TV The Internet Archive Personnel: Host...

On this week's episode, the gang discusses Stanley Kubrick's classic horror film, The Shining. We discuss The Overlook's haunting architecture, the connection between Stephen King's original novel, and, of course, Jack Nicholson's one-of-a-kind eyebrows. Part of Spooky October. Viewers can watch The Shining on HBO MAX. Personnel: Hosts: Austin Alysson Phil Producer: Nick Theme:...

Is Robert Egger's debut horror film actually a coming-of-age masterpiece? On this week's episode, we dive into a modern horror classic about a family of Puritans who get exiled from their village and encounter a nefarious supernatural force. Part of Spooky October. Personnel: Hosts: Austin Alysson Phil Producer: Nick Theme: Podcast Theme- Kevin Hartnell

The gang discusses the legacy of Brian De Palma's 1980s classic, Scarface. They cover a wide variety of topics including awful Cuban accents, the film's appeal to male audiences, its poor depiction of women, and the potential for an Elvira prequel. Personnel: Hosts: Austin Allison Phil Audio Technician: Ruben Producers: Nick Brian (TellTheTruth Music) Theme: Podcast Theme- Kevin Hartnell