Reel Sick Podcast

This week on Reel Sick Podcast, the gang throws devil horns in the air and dives into Detroit Rock City (1999)—the loud, chaotic love letter to Kiss, teenage rebellion, and doing dumb shit with your best friends. Kris picked it for the nostalgia, Dylan didn’t expect to like it (but did), Casey’s all about the absurdity, and Jim unpacks the deeper layers beneath the slapstick. From boarding school...

This week on Reel Sick Podcast, the crew watches The Commitments (1991), a film about building a soul band in Dublin with absolutely no budget, no experience, and way too much attitude. Kris relates to the chaos, Dylan wants more sax, Casey can’t decide if it’s a music movie or a comedy, and Jim’s just here for the drummer. 🎧 Listen now at reelsickpodcast.com 📸 Follow us on IG: @reelsickpodcast...

This week on Reel Sick Podcast, the crew dives headfirst into the politically charged chaos of KNEECAP (2024)—a punked-out, ketamine-laced origin story of the Irish-language rap group that blew up and pissed off all the right people. Dylan brings the pick and the passion, Kris appreciates the raw filmmaking and brotherly bond, Casey vibes with the visual chaos and claymation comedowns, while Jim w...

This week on Reel Sick Podcast, Kris picks Quentin Tarantino’s most underrated gem— Jackie Brown (1997). The crew unpacks the slow-burn brilliance of this soulful crime flick, with Dylan falling hard for Robert Forster’s quiet charm, Casey swooning over the Delphonics and long lenses, and Jim digging into Elmore Leonard’s LA grit. Together, they explore Tarantino’s most mature work—where the blood...

This week on Reel Sick Podcast, the crew climbs into the trunk for Out of Sight (1998), Steven Soderbergh’s slick, sexy crime caper starring peak George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez at full magnetism. Casey brings the pick and praises the film’s tight editing and real-deal filmmaking. Kris can’t stop drooling over Clooney’s smooth criminal energy. Dylan is ready to quit podcasting and start robbing...

This week on Reel Sick Podcast, the crew sweats it out in their brand-new (and very poorly ventilated) studio to unpack the grimy Australian crime drama Animal Kingdom (2010). Jim brings the pick and some heavy grandma energy, Dylan praises Ben Mendelsohn’s psychopath game, Casey Jade has thoughts on incest vibes and weird family dynamics, and Kris wonders where all the money from these so-called...

his week on Reel Sick Podcast , the crew dives into the moody teenage nightmare that is Super Dark Times (2017). Kris kicks things off with a chilling high school story, Dylan shares a surprisingly funny brush with the law, Casey Jade recalls a police encounter of her own, and Jim delivers a brutally honest take on the film’s pacing. Together, they unpack the film’s dark themes—guilt, violence, an...

This week on Reel Sick Podcast , Kris picks the 1998 cult favorite SLC Punk . What follows is a chaotic, thoughtful, and occasionally unhinged deep dive into the film’s wild energy. Dylan cringes through memories of his own punk days, Casey serves up surprising behind-the-scenes facts, Jim breaks down the film’s structure and sound, and Kris explains why he loves it for reasons that have nothing t...

n this episode of Reel Sick Podcast, hosts Jim, Kris, Dylan, and Casey delve into Cameron Crowe's 1992 cult classic Singles . The film, set in Seattle with a star-studded cast, features cameos from prominent grunge musicians and explores the intertwined lives of young singles living in an apartment building. They discuss the film's authenticity, character dynamics, and its impact on portraying the...

This week on Reel Sick Podcast, we shoot up Drugstore Cowboy (1989) Dylan’s triggered, Casey’s squirming at the needles, Jim breaks teaches us a liitle about chaos magic—and Kris genuinely thought this was a light hearted watch. 🎧 reelsickpodcast.com 📸 reelsickpodcast #DrugstoreCowboy #ReelSickPodcast #MoviePodcast #GusVanSant #MattDillon #AddictionCinema #ChaosMagic #NeedleWarning #CaseyJade #K...

This week on Reel Sick Podcast, we talk Zodiac (2007)—Fincher’s slow, beautiful panic attack about a guy who never gets caught. It’s long. It’s tense. No one wins. We loved it. 🎧 reelsickpodcast.com 📸 reelsickpodcast #ZodiacMovie #ReelSickPodcast #DavidFincher #MoviePodcast #UnsolvedShit #JakeGyllenhaal #FilmNerds #DarkCinema #CaseyJade #KrisHasAType

This week on Reel Sick Podcast, Kris, Dylan, Jim, and Casey watch Highway (2002), starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jared Leto, and Selma Blair. Kris questions why this movie hit him so hard back in the day, Dylan reps hard for road trip movies, Jim can’t believe he’s never seen it, and Casey brings all the behind-the-scenes facts—from the film’s delayed release to how it quietly disappeared before most p...

This week on Reel Sick Podcast , Casey Jade makes her debut pick with 11:14 (2003), a movie about bad decisions, worse consequences, and the dumbest criminals ever caught on film. Miraculously, the whole crew actually agrees—it’s great. Jim enjoys the chaos, Dylan loves the puzzle-piece storytelling, Kris didn’t even have to suspend disbelief ( for once ), and Casey kicks things off strong with a...

This week on Reel Sick Podcast, the group welcomes a brand-new fourth host, Casey Jade, to the mix! The gang finish up the TEXAS themed episodes with Lone Star (1996), a rich, multi-layered drama directed by John Sayles. It’s Jim’s pick, so he’s in his element breaking down the film’s political and human themes. Dylan is here for the layered storytelling and stellar cast, while Kris completely mis...

This week on Reel Sick Podcast, the boys take on Paris, Texas (1984). Dylan and Jim are swooning over the poetic desert vibes and emotional gut punches, while Kris can’t stop calling out the awkward pauses and plot holes. Is it a masterpiece or a slow, sad stroll to nowhere? Tune in for laughs, debates, and Kris wondering if anyone’s ever heard of editing. 🎧 Listen now at reelsickpodcast.com 📸 F...

In this episode of Reel Sick Podcast, the boys dive into the Coen Brothers’ brutal masterpiece, No Country for Old Men (2007). Dylan can’t get enough of the sad, dusty Texas landscapes, Jim revels in the overwhelming dread, and Kris is obsessed with the stunning cinematography. Plus, they can’t stop talking about Anton Chigurh’s terrifying bowl cut—easily as haunting as his signature coin toss. Da...

Apologies for the audio hiccups this week—our pro tech guru is back on duty next time, we promise. Meanwhile, the boys dive deep into Spike Jonze's 2013 gem Her . Tune in as they debate what their ideal AI girlfriend would really bring to the table and why Joaquin Phoenix's Theodore might have seriously missed the mark. Love, tech, and existential crises—it's all here.

In this special Christmas episode of Reel Sick Podcast, the gang is joined by special guest Casey Jade for a holiday extravaganza! We dish on our live event where we hilariously riffed on the 1997 cult horror classic Jack Frost and debate what makes the ultimate Christmas movie. Plus, we share highlights from the Reel Sick Christmas dinner party, complete with chaos, cheer, and questionable menu c...

This week, Kris pulls the trigger on one of the most divisive films to ever hit the podcast: Richard Kelly's Southland Tales (2006? 2007? Who really knows?). Join the gang as they wade through the chaotic mysteries of Dick Kelly's misunderstood epic. Jim reaches his breaking point, Dylan valiantly defends the film's artistic vision and messaging, and Kris shares how this cinematic fever dream chan...

This week, the Reel Sick Boys dive into their first Best Picture winner: 2021's CODA . Dylan gets emotional over the power of music and singing, while Jim shares some unique perspectives on love in the deaf community. Meanwhile, Kris attempts to bring a visual twist to the podcast—but, as you'll hear, they're still keeping it strictly audio for now. Plus, the boys can’t help but bicker over next w...

In this episode of Reel Sick Podcast, the boys explore Six Degrees of Separation (1993), Fred Schepisi’s satirical drama about class, deception, and connection. Starring Will Smith, Stockard Channing, and Donald Sutherland, the film follows a charming con artist weaving his way into Manhattan’s elite. The gang breaks down its social commentary, Will Smith’s breakout performance, and how we’re all...

In this episode of Reel Sick Podcast, the boys sink their teeth into George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead (1985), the gruesome third chapter in his legendary zombie saga. Kris loves zombies, Jim loves zombies, and Dylan? He REALLY loves zombies. Together, they dissect the film’s grim portrayal of survival, its iconic practical effects, and the ultimate philosophical question: Are humans worse than t...

In this Halloween special of Reel Sick Podcast, Kris picks The Frighteners (1996), Peter Jackson’s cult classic that blends supernatural horror with dark comedy. Michael J. Fox stars as a ghost-hunting scam artist caught in a deadly paranormal mystery. Along the way, the boys analyze what makes a real Halloween movie—is it the scares, the vibe, or just something weird enough to stick? Expect spook...

In this Halloween episode of Reel Sick Podcast, Jim and Dylan drag Kris to watch The Substance (2024), a grotesque mix of body horror and satire from Coralie Fargeat. Demi Moore stars as a celebrity clinging to youth through a mysterious drug—with horrifying results. The boys dive into all things grotesque, with Jim reveling in the chaos, Kris reluctantly impressed, and Dylan having way too much f...

In this episode of Reel Sick Podcast, Kris takes the gang back to the ’90s with Angels in the Outfield , much to Jim’s disgust. Offended he had to sit through this feel-good, family-friendly baseball flick, Jim pulls no punches. Meanwhile, Kris is back with another nostalgic favorite, and Dylan? Well, he’s just there, along for the ride. Expect a mix of childhood memories, rants, and pure hatred f...