Spinning the Reel

The boys are just heating up as they settle in to talk about Portrait of a Lady on Fire. They debate the pace and whether Portrait is the perfect isolation film. After that Evan and Cody get into what else they've been watching while trapped at home.  As always, reach out to us with any comments or with your own quarantine watchlist @spinningthereel on most platforms or by email at spinningth...

Cody and Evan have assembled (remotely) to talk about the MCU. Cody spent his week at home catching up on Black Panther, Captain Marvel and Doctor Strange. The boys talk about those films and the broader MCU past, present and future. Also, a quick check in on what the isolation watchlists have looked like so far. (0:00) - Intro (6:51) - MCU talk (54:11) - Our Isolation Watchlists and Closing Origi...

Coronavirus has become the unavoidable topic of the moment. And as such, we thought it only right to review a movie that had relevance to the matter. That movie is Contagion. But we first wanted to send you all our love and some CDC advice, along with own personal recommendations, on how to best fight this virus together. Lastly, we know there is impact to the movie going experience but that will...

Cody is back! And he's figured out a way to be invisible! Okay, maybe he hasn't done that last part. In his triumphant return the boys discuss The Invisible Man, play a Dark Universe game, scrap over some old movies and much more. (0:00) - Intro (4:27) - The Invisible Man (Spoilers after ~14:00) (31:37) - Dark Universe Match Game (40:52) - Evan's Movie Corner / Cody Catch-Up (1:08:08) - Close Orig...

Cody has still not returned so Evan enlists the help of Zach to discuss The Lodge. The boys dive deep on that and discuss horror in general as well as a very brief chat about Portrait of a Lady on Fire.

Former cohosts reconnect as guest host Emily joins the show to discuss a movie that isn't her favorite movie. She joins regular host Evan to talk about Birds of Prey. For those missing Cody, fear not, he shall return soon. Original Riffs by Sean Doyel ----- Follow us and interact on our social media pages! @spinningthereel Tweet at us! View our Instagram Post! Birds of Prey Letterboxd Review! Emai...

First time guest Sean joins his brother Evan on the podcast to talk about his favorite movie 'Goodfellas.' The boys also discuss Scorsese and 'The Irishman as well as movies generally. Original Riffs by Sean Doyel ----- Follow us and interact on our social media pages! @spinningthereel Tweet at us! View our Instagram Post! GoodFellas Letterboxd Review! Email us: spinningthereelpod@gmail.com

Cody is gone :'( but the podcast soldiers on. Hopefully we can soldier on better than 1917 did at the Oscars. Special guest Zach (star of the lost Star Wars episode) rejoins the pod to help Evan break down an Oscars Sunday full of bad music and *mostly* good surprises. (0:00) - Intro (2:52) - Oscars Discussion (1:02:23) - Closing Original Riffs by Sean Doyel ----- Follow us and interact on our soc...

We decided to talk Bad Boys after all. Evan and Cody dive into the franchise and discuss what they liked, what they didn't like, and what they feel worked. There was surely some disagreement if you are into that sort of thing. And if the Bad Boys franchise is not enough to get your fill, we also have a short general segment on franchises and where certain franchises compare to this modern day of t...

2019 was great, but man is 2020 going to be even better. To kick things off here at STR we want to fill you in on what we are looking forward to being released this year. And from these known films, what we here at STR are most excited for, or not excited for. Evan still not jumping on that Disney train. But that's ok, for we are both full steam ahead when it comes to this season on the STR podcas...

It's 2020 and a new season is finally under way here at Spinning the Reel! (Apologies for the hiatus.) But we are glad to be back and have plenty in store for our Reelers, new and old, for this year. In order to move forward however, we need to look back at 2019 and discuss all the Oscar nominations, or lack of. But one thing for sure that isn't changing is the ongoing jokes, rants, and discussion...

This year been wild for reel. The boys talk their favorite movies of 2019 and Cody even cried! It's been a great year for movies and there is a lot to look forward to in 2020. For more on our lists check out our letterboxd accounts: (0:00) - Intro (2:18) - Best of 2019 (1:24:01) - Closing Original Riffs by Sean Doyel ----- Follow us and interact on our social media pages! @spinningthereel Tweet at...

Evan and Cody quickly touch on some holiday spirit and Netflix theatrical releases. We encourage you all to catch up for what is sure to be a blockbuster Episode 10 special! But for now, the boys talk Knives Out and Honey Boy. And Cody even takes a crack at being his own detective.  (0:00) - Intro  (3:32) - Knives Out Review (26:00) - A Reel Detective: Detective Rote  (36:34) - Hone...

Evan and Cody take a note out of Fred Roger's playbook and act neighborly towards one another as they discuss A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, bring back a familiar game, and deal with the elements of Frozen 2.  (0:00) - Intro  (3:18) - A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Review (32:00) - STR Movie Star Draft: Tom Hanks Edition (41:55) - Frozen 2 Review (57:21) - Closing  Origin...

The boys really go mad this week bruh. They're talking about ghost bartenders, hat cults and laughing at Nazis. The Shining, Doctor Sleep and Jojo Rabbit are the movies this week followed by a spin forward with a look at some of the most anticipated films of the rest of the year. (0:00) - Intro  (3:03) - The Shining  (21:18) - Doctor Sleep (39:10) - JoJo Rabbit (1:03:47) - Reeling Forwar...

Its Spooky Szn for sure here at Spinning the Reel. The boys get reel scared talking about scary movies, play a horror improv game and are joined by special guest Zach for a review of Bong Joon-ho's Parasite. You can have my baby!  (0:00) - Intro  (2:20) - Halloween Movies & Horror Genre Discussion  (23:25) - Improv: Have You Learned Anything From Horror Movies?  (35:45) - P...

The boys go off on mad tangents in this one fr fr. Cody and Evan discuss Ang Lee's 'Gemini Man' starring Will Smith, play their first podcast game, and so much more.  (0:00) - Intro  (2:05) - Gemini Man  (27:03) - STR Movie Start Draft: Will Smith Edition  (34:50) - Movie Attendance Appeal by Actors/Actresses  (42:38) - Closing  ----- Follow us and interact on our soc...