Reeled In

On this episode, we do the right thing by finally discussing Do the Right Thing, a 1989 Spike Lee joint set during the hottest day of the summer in a neighbourhood in Brooklyn. Avery also recommends the 2019 Olivia Wilde high school comedy Booksmart, starring friend of the podcast Billie Lourd.

On this very different episode of Reeled In, Alex and Avery lock their other two co-hosts in the basement so that they can complain about the new Star War, which tells the exciting tale of a guy named Stinky who is not like his father. He's his own man. Stinky teams up with a baby named Grok and some Babu Friks to do something for some reason. Also, remember that guy Zeb from that one Disney C...

This week, Reeled In celebrates its 30th episode by discussing the most fitting movie for the occasion: 13 Going on 30! It's also coincidentally episode 13 of season 2, so it's even more fitting than we could have ever imagined. Let's just pretend that we planned this all along. Also, Goodfellas I guess.

Happy Pride Month! This week, we discuss two iconic and beloved LGBTQ+ films. First, Sam recommends Céline Sciamma's 2019 film Portrait of a Lady on Fire, a gorgeous eighteenth-century lesbian romance drama that instantly cemented itself as a queer classic. Then Avery recommends the Christian post-apocalyptic action film The Book of Eli, another queer classic.

Do you like movies? If so, check out this week's episode of Reeled In, where Alex recommends the modern Canadian classic I Like Movies. Avery in turn recommends Jay Kelly, which was first recommended to her by Alex, so there are basically two Alex picks this week.

Reeled In finally returns with Season 2.5! This week we discuss two modern sci-fi classics, starting with Christopher Nolan's Interstellar, which featuring a star-studded cast that includes Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, and Timothée Chalamet. Then we discuss the 2026 breakout hit Project Hail Mary, as well as the book that it's based on.

On this episode, Sam recommends Peter Weir's Dead Poets Society, starring Robin Williams as a passionate English teacher who inspires his students to seize the day. Avery also recommends the Disney sports drama McFarland, USA, starring Kevin Costner as an irritable track coach who inspires his students to run fast. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagra...

This week on Reeled In, we're joined by special guest and fellow Bob Dylan enthusiast Brynn Niblett to discuss A Complete Unknown, starring three-time Oscar loser Timothée Chalamet as the iconic folk musician. Avery also makes us watch yet another Disney Channel original movie, Lemonade Mouth. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , an...

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On this episode of Reeled In, we talk about a fun summer film suitable for families and viewers of all ages, the musical romantic-comedy Blue Velvet, as well as the disturbing and surreal mystery thriller film Teen Beach Movie. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ !

On this very special episode of Reeled In, we discuss our predictions for the 2026 Academy Awards! Will Timothée Chalamet finally win his first Oscar? Will the Oscar for Best International Feature go to Sentimental Value or The Secret Agent? How many Oscars will Sinners win? How angry is Alex that Jay Kelly got snubbed? Listen to find out the answers to these questions and more! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On this episode of Reeled In, Sam and Avery both recommend their favourite movies. First we watch Sam's favourite movie, the 2016 anime film A Silent Voice. Then, Avery tries to finally reel us in with the 2003 film Uptown Girls, starring Brittany Murphy and Dakota Fanning. Whose favourite movie did Alex and Usman like more? Listen to find out! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ,...

SEX!! Now that we have your attention, welcome back to Reeled In! In this episode, we talk about two very sexy films, starting with Eyes Wide Shut, the final film by iconic director Stanley Kubrick. Then, we discuss The Kissing Booth, the Netflix original film starring Jacob Elordi and Joey King, based on a Wattpad fan fic written by a 15-year-old. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠...

In this very romantic Valentine's Day episode of Reeled In, we discuss Luca Guadagnino's sexy tennis film Challengers, before delving into the infamous vampire romance film that captivated teenage girls everywhere, Twilight. Also, for the first time in Reeled In history, we are joined by a special guest, Kianna Willmore, who Reeled In fans may know as the artist behind our iconic logo! Follow us o...

Reeled In is BACK, babyyy. Ring in the new year (in February) with the hit movie review podcast that took the world by storm, in spite of its egregious snub for Best Podcast at the Golden Globe awards. This week we'll be discussing Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet, Odessa A'zion, Gwyneth Paltrow, and the guy from Shark Tank. We also discuss our top 5 favourite films from 2025. WOO...

Reeled In is currently on break for the holiday season, but in the meantime catch up on all the best and funniest moments from season 1 in this feature-length compilation episode! Relive or experience for the first time all of the best discussions, arguments, and off-topic tangents that have gripped the nation and turned Reeled In into a cultural phenomenon. We'll see you in 2026 with season 2...

On this very special episode of Reeled In, we discuss the latest film in Rian Johnson's Knives Out trilogy, Wake Up Dead Man. Also in this episode, we talk about our feelings on the trilogy as a whole, Alex shares his experience seeing Wake Up Dead Man at TIFF, we argue about Star Wars for a bit, and finally we take a look back on season 1 of Reeled In. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ,...

On this very jolly episode of Reeled In, we get into the Christmas spirit by watching two beloved holiday classics. First, Alex recommends the iconic 1960 Billy Wilder film The Apartment, starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine. Avery then recommends the 2024 Netflix rom com Hot Frosty about a snowman that magically transforms into a hot shirtless guy. Listen to find out which member of Reeled I...

In this episode, Avery watches the 1990 horror thriller Misery, based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. In turn, she makes the rest of us watch the YouTube Red original movie The Thinning, a dystopian epic starring Logan Paul. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ !

This week on Reeled In, our 3-part deep dive into the Godfather and Toy Story movies comes to an end as we discuss the third and final films in each trilogy. Tune in to find out which threequel we prefer (you probably already know the answer but you should still listen anyway). Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ !

This week, we continue our 3-part miniseries on the Godfather and Toy Story trilogies with two iconic sequels: The Godfather Part II (1974) and Toy Story 2 (1999). Avery watches the longest film she's ever seen, while the rest of the group revisit a childhood classic. Which film is the better sequel? Tune in to find out! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lett...

In this episode of Reeled In, we begin our three-part miniseries exploring two of the greatest film trilogies of all time. This week we'll be discussing the first film in Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather trilogy, as well as the first film in Pixar's Toy Story trilogy. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ !

In this episode of Reeled In, Sam recommends one of her favourite films: J. A. Bayona's 2023 survival drama Society of the Snow, about a Uruguayan rugby team whose plane crashed in the Andes mountains in 1972. She then proceeds to talk about this movie for a really, really long time. We also talk about a movie called Nerve I guess. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Let...

In this spooky Halloween episode of Reeled In, we watch two horrifying films that will surely send a shiver down your spine. The first is David Cronenberg's 1986 body horror film The Fly, starring Jeff Goldblum as a scientist who accidentally turns himself into a fly. The second is the Disney Channel classic Girl vs. Monster, which many people are calling the scariest movie ever made. Follow u...

In this episode, Alex recommends one of his favourite films, the 1984 film Amadeus, starring Tom Hulce as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and F. Murray Abraham as rival composer Antonio Salieri. Avery in turn recommends some action movie called Jumper starring Anakin Skywalker and Mace Windu. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠ !