Roll It - A Movie Podcast

Roll It gets medieval this week with Ingmar Bergman's masterpiece, The Seventh Seal. Tune in to hear Ryan and Ty talk about Kierkegaard, existentialism, lighting, religion, and more - and that's only scratching the surface of what this film has to offer. Tune in for this conversation on this amazing film and come back next week for the 1994 documentary, Crumb! Contact us at rollitpodcast...

Roll It goes to the suburbs this week, analyzing the 1999 Best Picture winner American Beauty. Red roses and guns, appearances and façades - this movie provides a bunch to talk about, and Ryan and Ty try to bite off what they can. Tune in next week for Ingmar Bergman's The Seventh Seal! Contact us at rollitpodcast@gmail.com or follow us!     Twitter - @RollItPodcast     Instagram - @rollitpod...

Ryan and Ty find another film to disagree on this week as Roll It covers the 1982 film, Blade Runner. But regardless of how much love there is for this film, there is no doubt it's filled to the brim with big themes and philosophical questions. So if you want to hear some talk on what makes one a human, or the religious readings of Blade Runner, you've come to the right place! Tune in ne...

This week Roll It dives into the medium blending film, fresh off its 10th anniversary, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Ryan and Ty talk about all it's hyper-stylized aesthetics, what makes Edgar Wright so unique, alternate endings, and more. Come back next week as Ryan and Ty discuss Ridley Scott's 1982 classic, Blade Runner! Contact us at rollitpodcast@gmail.com or follow us!     Twitter -...

Ryan and Ty travel back to gritty 1970's New York as they cover Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver. From color palette and soundtrack to loneliness, influences, and responsibility as an artist, this episode tries to break down this lasting classic. Come back next week for a breakdown of the newly 10 year old Edgar Wright film, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World! Contact us at rollitpodcast@gmail.com...

Death to Videodrome. Long live the new flesh! Well if there's one thing Videodrome the movie hasn't done since 1983 that's die. In fact, this movie might be even more relevant now than ever, and Ryan and Ty attempt to break down what it says about technology, how it affects our minds, and over-stimulation. Oh and don't forget about the stellar practical effects. Contact us at r...

This week Ryan and Ty get a little out there and discuss the sci-fi comedy, Men in Black. From the proliferation of conspiracy theories in recent years to humans spot in the universe, Roll It attempts to figure out this movie. Come back next week for the David Cronenberg classic, Videodrome! Contact us at rollitpodcast@gmail.com or follow us!     Twitter - @RollItPodcast     Instagram - @rollitpod...

Roll It is changing it up a little this week, as Ryan and Ty dive back into David Lynch but this time are covering two of director's short films. Ryan and Ty attempt to dissect these fascinating pieces from the enigmatic Lynch, and talk about surrealism, subversion, and sitcoms. There was also a bit of a technical issue on Ty's end so be forgiving! Come back next week for the 1997 hit, M...

This week Ty and Ryan gush about what is widely regarded as Quentin Tarantino's masterpiece, Pulp Fiction. Violence, time, fate, and bathrooms - this movie does a lot and there's a bunch to cover. Roll It may not be as good as a $5 milkshake, but hey, you get what you pay for! So if you you're interested in two more guys talk about a movie that's been talked about endlessly for...

Ryan and Ty jump back into the Coen's filmography with quite possibly their best entry, No Country for Old Men. There's a lot to cover with this one, like the twisting of the Western genre, good and evil, and deciphering what those dang dreams mean.  Come back next week for the Tarantino classic, Pulp Fiction. Contact us at rollitpodcast@gmail.com or follow us!     Twitter - @RollItPodca...

Grab your red Swingline stapler and get ready to talk about Office Space - Mike Judge's fantastic look at office work and its effects on workers. Join Ryan and Ty this week to dissect why this film is so funny, and works so well. Come back next week for a look at the Coen Brothers' classic, No Country for Old Men. Contact us at rollitpodcast@gmail.com or follow us!     Twitter - @RollItP...

In honor of it's 45th anniversary, this week Ryan and Ty talk about the original summer blockerbuster, Jaws. There's so much to love about Steven Spielberg's first big-budget film - cinematography, acting, writing, score - but it wasn't exactly a smooth ride to becoming a classic of summer. Tune in next week for another relevant film during this climate, Mike Judge's Offic...

Ryan and Ty talk about what they've been watching outside of the podcast, along with whatever else comes up. The IGTV video of this is available on our Instagram page! Contact us at rollitpodcast@gmail.com or follow us!     Twitter - @RollItPodcast     Instagram - @rollitpodcast     Music by Ethan Rapp

Do you wanna live forever?!?! Ryan and Ty go charging into battle this week as they take a look at 1997 film, Starship Troopers. How does this film work so well as a satire of fascism and at the same time be read by some as lacking a satirical edge? Roll It tries to cover it this episode. Tune in next week as Roll It covers the original summer blockbuster, Jaws! Contact us at rollitpodcast@gmail.c...

With the current events and discussions going on at the moment Roll It is diving into a extremely prescient film, Just Mercy. Ryan and Ty discuss how the film displays race relations, problems with the criminal justice system, and general injustice in it's telling of the true story of Bryan Stevenson and his Equal Justice Initiative. Tune in next week for the 1997 film, Starship Troopers! Con...

Another short episode where we discuss what we're watching and whatever else comes up during the livestream. The IGTV video is also available on our Instagram profile. Contact us at rollitpodcast@gmail.com or follow us!     Twitter - @RollItPodcast     Instagram - @rollitpodcast     Music by Ethan Rapp

Get ready for an "Incredible" episode of Roll It this week, as Ryan and Ty look at Brad Bird's 2004 Pixar creation. Herd Morality, violence, quality animation, among other topics are all touched on this week so check it out! Tune in next week for a discussion on the 2019 film, Just Mercy! Contact us at rollitpodcast@gmail.com or follow us!     Twitter - @RollItPodcast     Instagram...

Roll It dives into the mind of Charlie Kaufman this week with his directorial debut, Synecdoche, New York. Death anxiety, immortality projects, Kaufman's attention to detail, and much more are all touched on this week with this 2008 film. Tune in next week for a more upbeat flick, The Incredibles! Contact us at rollitpodcast@gmail.com or follow us!     Twitter - @RollItPodcast     Instagram -...

Who watches the Watchmen? Well this week Roll It did, and Ryan and Ty talk about the 2009 film from Zack Snyder that adapts the beloved graphic novel. From the deconstruction of the superhero genre to the philosophy shown through various characters, does Zack Snyder succeed with this gritty film? Roll It tries to answer this and much more! Tune in next week for our episode on Synecdoche, New York!...

Ryan and Ty discuss what movies and television they're currently watching, what books they're reading, and other topics in this second attempt at a Quick Reel. Contact us at rollitpodcast@gmail.com or follow us!     Instagram - @rollitpodcast     Twitter - @RollItPodcast     Music by Ethan Rapp

This week Ryan and Ty change things up a bit and cover Roll It's first romantic comedy, When Harry Met Sally... From Nora Ephron's terrific screenplay to the question of can men and women really be friends, it's all being dug into in this episode on one of the greatest rom-coms of all time. Tune in next week as Roll It attempts to dissect the 2009 film, Watchmen. Contact us at rolli...

Roll It is trying to shake things up and try something new. This is the first attempt at a series of mini episodes where Ryan and Ty discuss what they're watching, reading, and whatever else that comes up. It was originally streamed live on Instagram, as future quick reels likely will be. Let us know what you think and if you want the mini episodes to continue! Contact us at rollitpodcast@gma...

This week Roll It talks about the darling film of 2019, Parasite. The social commentary, Bong Joon-ho's expert filmaking, the use of symbolism - Ryan and Ty attempt to dissect what this great film has to offer. Tune in next week as we cover the 1989 film, When Harry Met Sally! Contact us at rollitpodcast@gmail.com or follow us!     Twitter - @RollItPodcast     Instagram - @rollitpodcast     M...

Roll It gets wierd this week as Ryan and Ty delve into David Lynch's first feature film, Eraserhead. From how Lynch plays with sound design and visuals to impact the mood, and whether that was the point of the movie, to the symbolism and what exactly is up with that baby. Tune in next week as we cover the darling film of 2019, Parasite. Contact us at rollitpodcast@gmail.com or follow us!    ...

Roll It stays in solitude this week as they take a trip to the Moon, or at least the one made by Duncan Jones. Ryan and Ty talk about how the film tackles isolation, what it means to be human, the technical acheivments of the film, and much more. Join us next week with David Lynch's classic, Eraserhead. Contact us at rollitpodcast@gmail.com or follow us!     Twitter - @RollItPodcast     Insta...