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Michael needed to get out some frustrations about his recent experiences with Blizzard's Overwatch 2. Being out for a little over a month, how bad could it be? Well, as the title says, this game and company are showing the cracks, from game-breaking bugs to workplace harassment. Why is this industry so toxic? This episode is not brought to you by corporate greed but by the anger around it.  L...

Remembering the 5th of November, with a conversation about the graphic novel and movie adaptation of V for Vendetta. The guys touch on their thoughts about the movie, the comic, and the creator of said comic, Alan Moore. Is it deep? Is it overrated? Maybe both. Let them know what you think about the podcast: hitthereelpodcast@gmail.com. Support Hit the Reel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitt...

Talking about John Carpenter, an iconic director to wrap up a spooky season.  Sorry for the delay and short description been a long weekend. Let them know what you think about the podcast: hitthereelpodcast@gmail.com. Support Hit the Reel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitthereelpodcast.

You listen; Michael wins if you listen to him talk about the Disney animated show Gargoyles. He wins if you don't listen because he got to speak with Jesse for an hour about it. He wins even if Jesse is not listening because they are coming out with a Comic soon. He lives (his childhood) AGAIN!!! Anyway, another addition to spooky season, with a conversation about the classic Gargoyles animated sh...

In this episode, Michael talks about his heritage of being a werewolf by discussing Werewolf by Night, a Marvel Studios Special Presentation. Jesse helps weigh-in for the human side on this Creature Feature. No amount of silver can save you from this episode, Bahahaha! Let them know what you think about the podcast: hitthereelpodcast@gmail.com. Support Hit the Reel on Patreon: https://www.patreon....

This week Jesse and Michael are joined by Natalie, who lends the boys her expertise in The Great British Bake Off as all three of them have been watching the spooky new season. The contestants this time are famous Slasher Movie Villans showing off their baking skills. Who will show they are part of the upper crust and who will be nothing more than trimmings?  Let them know what you think abou...

Starting Spooky Season, Michael and Jesse talk about one of the movies that caused the PG-13 rating to be made. Gremlins and its sequel, Gremlins 2: The New Batch.  Let them know what you think about the podcast: hitthereelpodcast@gmail.com. Support Hit the Reel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitthereelpodcast.

Long-time listeners know that Michael loves the Muppets; see the 2021 The Muppet Christmas Carol episode for reference. So Michael wanted to say happy birthday to Jim with an admittedly shallow overview of his influential career. Join Jesse again as Michael talks about felt and puppeteer for an hour. Let them know what you think about the podcast: hitthereelpodcast@gmail.com. Support Hit the Reel...

Jesse and Michael run down all the announcements from D23, this year's Disney entertainment event. A lot of content is coming down the pipeline.  Let them know what you think about the podcast: hitthereelpodcast@gmail.com. Support Hit the Reel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitthereelpodcast.

This week Jesse leads the way again with a conversation about wrestling and the newest hottest drama. From the fall of a CEO to a chair to the eye. It sounds like it should be a rip-roaring good time.  Let them know what you think about the podcast: hitthereelpodcast@gmail.com. Support Hit the Reel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitthereelpodcast.

Why couldn't we get this added to the Predator franchise sooner? Both parts refresh new take and classic return to form; all rolled into not a half-bad movie. Prey is worth the watch, despite its mass amount of historical inaccuracies. With one of the most diverse casts we have seen in a very long while.  Let them know what you think about the podcast: hitthereelpodcast@gmail.com. Support Hit...

Jesse and Michael show up better late than never with their thoughts on Ms. Marvel. With a great start out of the gate, this show seemed to excite the boys with this new addition to the MSU. However, with so many things nowadays, it is clear that the boys can't have nice things.  Let them know what you think about the podcast: hitthereelpodcast@gmail.com. Support Hit the Reel on Patreon: http...

Jesse finally gave in to Michael's badgering and watched the Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers. It's not a reboot, more like a reimagining with quality knee slappers and great background character cameos. It's not just sunshine and rainbows; this movie has some dark and real-world parallels that, once known, can't be forgotten. FUN right?!?! Let them know what you think about the podcast: hitthereelpod...

A short birthday episode for Taika Waititi. They are talking about his rise to fame and hopes for his future. We promise they do not spend that much time on Love and Thunder.  Let them know what you think about the podcast: hitthereelpodcast@gmail.com. Support Hit the Reel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitthereelpodcast.

Why can't we have a good fun simple logical Star Wars story? Why can't we have nice things? They did not like it; some parts were fun, but another swing and a miss, which is impressive when you are swinging a lightsaber the size of the House of Mouse. Let them know what you think about the podcast: hitthereelpodcast@gmail.com. Support Hit the Reel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitthereelpodc...

Jesse and Michael actually saw a movie they liked! It is not all doom and gloom with these two. They went and saw Jordfilmele's new movie NOPE. This movie, an adventure in horror, and sci-fi, kept them on the edge of their seats. The boys loved it to no end. This episode was supposed to go up on July 30th, but I got a nasty case of food poisoning and could not get to the computer to post this unti...

Jesse and Michael seem to be on a real negative streak with last week's extra-long Stranger Things 4 episode and now with a not-so-happy review of Thor: Love and Thunder. The short version of it, they did not like it. Why, well, many reasons, so many that they felt like a few points had to be brought up below; Spoiler Warning. Which makes it that much more disappointing after the beautiful movie t...

Following the prelude episode about Stranger Things 1-3, Jesse and Michael talk over their thoughts on the long-anticipated Stranger Things 4. They talk about the good, the bad, and everything in between, and this show has a lot of in-between.  Sorry for the delay in release; I guess we did not hit publish? Let them know what you think about the podcast: hitthereelpodcast@gmail.com Support Hi...

In preparation to talk about the long-awaited Stranger Things 4, Jesse and Michael thought I would help to talk about the first 3 seasons. Knowing the boys if they didn't share their thoughts here first the Stranger Things 4 episode would be two, two-hour episodes. Follow them into the upsidedown. See what they think about a show that seems to spin further away from its origins.  Let them kno...

With the state of the "good" old US of A, Michael and Jesse thought they would like to remember a more straightforward kind of movie. One with practical exploding white houses and extraterrestrial. This week they reminisce about the 1996 hit Independence Day, what it meant to them at the time and what it means now. Let them know what you think about the podcast: hitthereelpodcast@gmail.com Support...

Michael is joined by Patrick this week, while Jesse is taking care of some stuff. So Patrick and Michael decide to talk over an old topic they discussed many a time when they lived together, movie remakes. Michael takes a more cynical take on this topic taking some classic movies that Corporate Hollywood will remake to make money, and Patrick takes a much more promising approach with films that sh...

This week the boys are talking about arguably one of the most influential contributors to movie-making history, Ray Harryhausen. Michael explains why we wouldn't have the cinematic landscape we have today without this man and his over 13 movies. Learn how to spot Ray's passion and care in each of his characters, monsters, and visuals.  Let them know what you think about the podcast: hittheree...

Finally, Jesse convinces Michael that they should finally talk about one of the game series and franchises that defined how storytelling in video games can be elevated. They are talking about Mass Effect, from the Developer: BioWare. Little over a decade, the first game was released and captivated audiences. With each addition to the franchise being hotly anticipated. The boys talk over favored me...

This week Michael leads Jesse into a conversation around the Alternate History Gernera in all its forms.  Let them know what you think about the podcast: hitthereelpodcast@gmail.com Support Hit the Reel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitthereelpodcast

Time to catch up on all the Marvel stuff the boys have not talked about yet.... wait, we already said this. Oh ya, this is part two of the catch-up! This time Kevin, Jesse, and Michael are talking about Hawkeye and What if...? Let them know what you think about the podcast: hitthereelpodcast@gmail.com Support Hit the Reel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitthereelpodcast