Some Like It Reel

To follow up a year in film like 2010 is certainly daunting, yet 2011 delivered a lot of celebrated films from blockbusters to indie darlings. Many regarded as new classics, many that have been reevaluated into something more, the year graced us with all breeds of entertainment for cinephiles and casual moviegoers. Bryan and Veronica, along with Aaron Bartuska and Jonathan Fujii, complete the inte...

' Night Nurse ' had its world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, as part of its Next selection and follows a starry-eyed nurse that becomes entangled with her mysterious patient, as a series of perverse scam calls unsettles an idyllic retirement community. Veronica had the opportunity to chat with the film's writer and director Georgia Bernstein. In the interview, they discus...

This week, Bryan and Veronica are combining two great tastes that hopefully taste great together: the cinema history-loving ' Minions & Monsters ' and the fifth and final season of FX/Hulu’s ' The Bear '. The newest movie in the ' Minions ' franchise has been touted as an homage to Old Hollywood, so how did it work for these two cinephiles? And as ' The Bear ' w...

The first half of 2026 has come to a close, which means it's time for our Mid-Year Report! Bryan and Veronica break down the year in film thus far, by giving their top 5s, speed running through superlatives and sharing their most anticipated for the rest of the year. What film did Bryan watch in the theater 5 times? What film does Veronica think is overrated? Tune in to find out! Episode times...

On today's episode, Bryan and Veronica bring you the most unexpected one-two punch yet, as both of these films involve punching in the most unexpected ways. Our reviews for ' Supergirl ' and ' Jackass: Best and Last ' are here for your eyes and ears! Nothing says “a good weekend at the movies” like watching a superhero kick ass and a bunch of Jackasses being… you know, Jackasse...

Seth Rogen is a jack of all trades. Not only does he act, he writes, produces and directs and the man has left a lasting impact since the late ‘90s — nor does he plan on stopping anytime soon. With the release of his newest film ‘ The Invite ’ around the corner, Bryan and Veronica are joined by Leah Carlson-Downie to partake in the Seth Rogen Auction Draft. Which film is the highest bid? Is *redac...

Yeehaw! ' Toy Story 5 ' is galloping into theaters everywhere, so Bryan and Veronica break down all the big moments from the newest movie in this beloved franchise. They discuss Jessie taking the reins as the film’s main character, how this movie stacks up with the others in the series, and if you can expect to laugh or cry, or both! Additionally, the co-hosts catch up on movie news, cover...

Bryan and Veronica have a special bonus episode all about attending the 25th annual Tribeca Festival! They discuss the experience and environment of going to screenings, the wide range of programming, and review some film titles that you’ll want to keep on your radar. From documentaries to horror to coming-of-age to comedy, they preview some of the disappointments, pleasant surprises, and must-see...

It is difficult to put into words how special Pixar is, as well as the work they've put out for the past three decades. Now imagine having to draft a lineup of Pixar films, auction style! It's difficult, right? Bryan and Veronica are joined by Nicole Soroka and Larry Fried to discuss their histories with Pixar, the hottest of hot takes and why certain films need to be bidded "to infin...

Full disclosure, Bryan and Veronica are here to talk about the newest movie from one of our greatest filmmakers! Steven Spielberg has once again made contact with extraterrestrial life in the highly anticipated ' Disclosure Day '. With another sci-fi alien movie now added to his filmography, is Spielberg phoning it in or hitting home? Before disclosing our thoughts on his latest film, they...

For nearly six decades, Steven Spielberg has directed many of cinema's most celebrated features and ran the gamut of genres, tones, and emotions. With the release of his newly anticipated ' Disclosure Day ', Bryan and Veronica are joined by John Maffeo and Ezra Cubero to partake in the Steven Spielberg Auction Draft. 34 films, 16 slots, $1000 per person... how far are we willing to go to collect o...

We have the power... figuratively and literally, as Bryan and Veronica sit down to review ' Power Ballad ' and ' Masters of the Universe '. But, should one expect anything not powerful, especially if you consider the combined screen time of abs from Nick Jonas and Nicholas Galitzine. Come see where we land on the new outings from John Carney and Travis Knight and if these make for...

Bryan and Veronica dive back into TV coverage as two major shows, ' Hacks ' and ' Euphoria ', conclude their final seasons. Where does the fifth season of ' Hacks ' leave Deborah and Ava in their careers and relationships? What are those crazy ' Euphoria ' kids up to after a large time jump on and offscreen? Did these shows have the co-hosts laughing, crying, scream...

A feast for the eyes and ears this week at the movies — one film will make you listen closely and one film that might make you close your eyes. Bryan and Veronica sit down to share their thoughts on Kane Parsons' highly anticipated debut ' Backrooms ' and the celebrated festival darling ' Tuner ' on today's episode. They also break down NEON's seventh victory (in a row)...

2001 is an extremely memorable year for cinema, with awards juggernauts like ‘ The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring ’ to mind-bending exercises in ‘ Mulholland Drive ’ and, of course, the MEMES, thanks to ' Shrek '. Bryan and Veronica are joined by Red Broadwell to partake in the wildness that is the 2001 Movie Draft! What is *the* film of the year? Which should spawn into a m...

It wouldn't be Memorial Day weekend at the movies without a crazy double billing and this time, we are given the long-awaited returns of ' Star Wars ' (in movie-form) and Boots Riley! On today's episode, Bryan and Veronica sit down to share their thoughts on ' The Mandalorian and Grogu ' and ' I Love Boosters '. If you're hankering space battles and/or thought-p...

On today's very exciting draft, we take a journey to a galaxy far, far away... and talk about '"Star Wars', Nothing but 'Star Wars'," by collaboratively ranking all 12 theatrically released films in honor of ' The Mandalorian and Grogu ' releasing this weekend. Bryan and Veronica are joined by ' Star Wars ' superfan Athena Stamakinley to accomplish thi...

'Saccharine' had its world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, as part of its Midnight selection and follows a lovelorn medical student, who becomes terrorized by a sinister force after taking part in an obscure weight loss craze: eating human ashes. Bryan had the opportunity to chat with the film's writer and director Natalie Erika James. In the interview, they discuss James' origins wit...

Prepare yourselves for the bloodiest, gnarliest double billing you could ever imagine, as Bryan and Veronica sit down to review Curry Barker's 'Obsession' and Aleshea Harris' 'Is God Is'. These are two of the wildest films that 2026 has offered thus far and our hosts have a lot to say about both, so strap in. Other topics include 'The Batman: Part II' cast reveal, t...

From climbing the 'Brokeback Mountain' to hunting down the 'Zodiac' killer to becoming a 'Nightcrawler', Jake Gyllenhaal has done it all. Today, Bryan and Veronica are joined by Katie Doll to draft the films of Jake Gyllenhaal auction style. How far was everyone willing to go to get their #1 film and why should 'Ambulance' be more embraced? Tune in to find out. Epis...

In the last few weeks, ' The Sheep Detectives ' and ' Blue Heron ' have been garnering strong word of mouth and today, Bryan and Veronica are sitting down to bring their thoughts on each film. Quite a double billing, if we say so ourselves. In addition to the reviews, they also discuss the trailer for ' Tony ' and the news of Matthew Lillard joining the ' Superman '...

' These Are My Friends! ' had its world premiere at the 2026 Philadelphia SpringFest and is a coming-of-age comedy that follows various mid-twenties drifters over the course of one party. Bryan and Veronica had the opportunity to sit down with director/co-writer Aaron Bartuska and co-writer Will DiNola to discuss the post-pandemic filming, the balancing of humor and heart and the future of a Phila...

Too many new movies to watch and so little time? Join Bryan and Veronica as they review some 2026 movies that you might have missed — the good, the bad, and the mid. Whether you want to take a trip to the theater or stream from your couch, they’ll guide you through some options across all tastes and genres, from dad movies to quiet dramas to breezy rom-coms and more! Timestamps of films mentioned:...

It's time to gird your loins and avoid dumbwaiters at all costs, as Bryan and Veronica sit down to review the long-awaited ' The Devil Wears Prada 2 ' and the Adam Scott-starring horror ' Hokum '! Two films that make us squeal in two different ways — one that brings us glee, another that makes us sh*t our pants. That right there is why we go to the cinema. Other topics of discu...

Revenge is a dish best served cold, but Bryan and Veronica are cooking up some hot takes for season two of Netflix’s anthology series, ' Beef '! With a whole new cast of characters and new scores to settle, is season two just as well-done as the first or should this Beef be squashed? Follow the show: Some Like It Reel on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ,...