In Reel Deep

Our journey through the Tom Hanks filmography has brought us to outer space! We break down America's Dad and his quest to walk on the moon in 1995's Apollo 13 , another very solid film from director Ron Howard. It's also a terrific ensemble cast, with Gary Sinise, Bill Paxton, Kathleen Quinlan, Kevin Bacon and the Oscar-nominated Ed Harris catapulting Hanks to $355 million worldwide and an almost...

Our journey through the films of Tom Hanks takes us to 1993's Sleepless in Seattle , a 1993 romcom that proves way too beloved. What's up with Meg Ryan's Annie Reed? Why is Bill Pullman's allergic wuss the most likable character in the whole movie? And is Jonah Baldwin the most insufferable, annoying child in the history of cinema? We break down this celebrated genre "masterpiece" that's actually...

We resume our journey through the career of Tom Hanks with 1992's A League of Their Own , where our rising star takes a backseat to Geena Davis and Madonna with memorable results. We discuss this stepping stone on the path to Tom Hanks becoming a true legend, the joys of watching a female-directed sports movie, how weird it is to recast all your stars with random old people for the opening and clo...

It's time to talk Tom Hanks! This is the first installment a 10-episode (maybe more) deep dive into the filmography of America's Dad, starting with the 1989 cop/dog team-up Turner & Hooch . If you want to see Hanks shirtless and yelling at a real jerk of a canine, this one is for you. We also compare Tom to Harrison Ford and discuss what has made the man so damn affable for more than 30 years. Hos...

Pending an interruption from COVID-19, Denis Villeneuve's Dune remake will hit theaters in late 2020. But before you absorb the redo, you have to debate the original; that's why we invited back friend of the show Dr. Chris who took time from his busy schedule to discuss the differences between Frank Herbert's book and David Lynch's 1984 feature film in great detail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

We've reached the end of Quentin Tarantino's filmography, which for us means 2015's The Hateful Eight . With Kurt Russell, Samuel L. Jackson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Walton Goggins in the cast, you'd expect another masterpiece. Unfortunately, your expectations would be incorrect. Join as we determine where Tarantino went wrong here, along with our rankings of the top QT movies, from No. 10 (or 9...

We're back with more Tarantino! Saddle up your horse for this near-final ride through QT's filmography, one that features Christoph Waltz's second Oscar working with Quentin, plus a shockingly evil performance from Leonardo DiCaprio and one of Jamie Foxx's breakout lead roles. We're talking, of course, about Django Unchained , Tarantino's 2012 revisionist Western and a film we were more than happy...

After 79 episodes, it's finally time to talk Armageddon . Michael Bay's 1998 masterpiece has been both acclaimed and reviled over the years; it's one of the rare big-budget films to get a Criterion Collection release, and one of the true gems in Bay's otherwise-shaky filmography. Does this ridiculous, America-loving movie hold up? Do we still love Bruce Willis as world-saver Harry Stamper? And is...

The day is finally here; In Reel Deep is ready to crown its top movie of 2019. Will it be Parasite ? Little Women ? The Irishman ? Once Upon a Time in Hollywood ? Or The Farewell ? Visit inreeldeep.com to view our list of 2019's finest films, and then join us as we decide on a true No. 1 of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you woul...

It's finally time to discuss The Irishman , and for once in a good long while there's "solidarity!" on And Justice for Al. Beyond all the Oscar-nominated Pacino chatter, we break down what might be Martin Scorsese's last mobster movie, De Niro's creepy piercing green eyes, and maybe the best performance of Joe Pesci's career. It's what it is: it's the preeminent Al Pacino podcast. Hosted on Acast....

Joker , 1917 , The Irishman , Little Women , Parasite : Which of these movies is the front-runner for 2020 Best Picture? And, perhaps more importantly, did the Academy Award nominations bring additional shame upon this increasingly outdated process? If you've listened before, you know the drill: join us as we dissect the 2020 Oscar nominations and determine where the Academy went right or (more li...

So it's come to this: the In Reel Deep Podcast is reviewing a holiday variety show. Kacey Musgraves has a beautiful voice and seems like a lovely person, but we're not sure she should be the host of a Christmas spectacular. Is there another universe where a special starring Kendall Jenner, Fred Armisen, and Zooey Deschanel turns out good? Was this a smart investment for Amazon Prime Video? Join us...

If you weren't expecting much from Netflix's first original animated feature, prepare to be surprised: Klaus might just be a Christmas classic. We break down why this Santa Claus origin story from Despicable Me creator Sergio Pablos is so special, why we wish all Christmas movies could highlight holiday themes without getting cheap or lazy, and what this very fine film means for the future of Netf...

Disney's new streaming service has taken the entertainment world by storm; will its first Christmas movie do the same? Though it stars the beloved Anna Kendrick and Bill Hader, Noelle feels more like one of Netflix's algorithm-fueled offerings than a Santa-centric Walt Disney classic. We kick off Christmas Month by dissecting this long-gestating mess of a motion picture. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Hallmark has long been the worldwide leader in holiday movies, pumping out Christmas crap that Santa lovers everywhere eat up. But suddenly, streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime are looking to horn in on this lucrative market and steal the channel's crown. In celebration of yet another December, we've invited special guest Sam Johnson back on the podcast to force-feed us Chri...

We've made it to what Quentin Tarantino believes to be his masterpiece, at least if you trust Brad Pitt's final line.  Inglourious Basterds is a decade old and just as good as you remember; it's the film that brought Christoph Waltz, Michael Fassbender, Daniel Brühl and Mélanie Laurent into our lives, and it's undoubtedly one of QT's best. But is it as good as Pulp Fiction ? Does it deserve the to...

By every account, including his own, Death Proof is minor Quentin Tarantino. But that also makes it a little fascinating; when you're going through the QT filmography, how do you judge this random, Kurt Russell-led murderous endeavor? Is it a real movie, or just a fun romp with his buddy Robert Rodriguez that doesn't actually count? Join us as we break down Quentin's take on a stuntman slasher fil...

We've leapt forward in our journey through Quentin Tarantino's filmography to tackle his latest: the captivating  Once Upon a Time In Hollywood . Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie lead a tremendous cast that includes the famed Alfredo Pacino; as such, we've brought And Justice for Al co-star Tom onto the big show to discuss Pacino's work as Marvin Schwarzs along with all things Tarant...

We've reached a major moment in Quentin Tarantino's filmography: Kill Bill Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 . There hadn't been a QT film in 6 years when Vol. 1 came out in 2003, and we'd never think of a Tarantino movie the same way again. Does The Bride's revenge quest against David Carradine and the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad hold up in 2019? Or was it a classic example of style over substance, with his...

Our resident Fast & Furious expert Holc has returned to break down this new adrenaline-fueled blockbuster, only with a slight twist; we're bringing it to you via a special bonus episode from Steve's other podcast, Awesome Truth! It's a pro wrestling book club that also dibs into documentaries and feature films, so get ready for lots of talk about Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, John Cena joining the ca...

We continue our journey through the Quentin Tarantino filmography with Jackie Brown , the 1997 crime thriller that is unlike anything QT has made before or since. It revitalized the careers of Pam Grier and Robert Forster, gave Robert De Niro one of his last truly great roles, and showed that Tarantino can write for women after all. It doesn't have the iconic aura of a Pulp Fiction or an Inglourio...

A Royale with cheese. Ezekiel 25:17. They speak English in What? I love you, Honey Bunny. Zed's dead, baby. We could go on for hours: Pulp Fiction may be the most quotable movie of all time, and it's next up as we journey through Quentin Tarantino's filmography. A quarter-century after its release, is it as good as we remember? Of course; it's Pulp Fiction . Join us as we debate who was better, Sa...

You've heard our take on Toy Story 4 and the entire Pixar franchise; now find out what a 3-year-old girl loves (and doesn't love) about what might be the finest cinematic franchise of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.film101.club

Now that Toy Story 4 has received glowing reviews, it's time to acknowledge the increasingly obvious: the Toy Story franchise might be the best in cinematic history. Is there any other quadrilogy that has been this good for this long? To appropriately dissect this classic series, the In Reel Deep guys watched all four stories about toys and showed up (mostly) ready to discuss Woody, Buzz, and the...

In 1992, Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs announced the arrival of a brash new auteur, inspired a million copycats, and arguably changed American cinema. As part of our journey to Tarantino's  Once Upon a Time In Hollywood , we're revisiting the director's entire filmography. We begin with Harvey Keitel, Chris Penn, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, and an infamous ear scene that is still talked about t...