The Cracked Reel Podcast

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Kevin Shields delivers premium shite-talk about film, TV and everything in between.

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Episode 7 - The 20 Best Films of 2019 24.02.2020 2:04:27

In this episode I FINALLY list the 20 best films of 2019 after promising to do so for weeks; I ramble about 3-star ratings, film certificates (again) and an iconic 80s bad guy comments on my Instagram! Plus, the 12 worst films of 2019 and reviews for Birds of Prey & Greed. LISTEN!

Episode 6 - The Fault In Our Star Ratings 17.02.2020 2:00:14

In this outrageously long episode, I ramble on about Korean cinema, films changing titles, the new Cracked Reel Instagram page, 80s action films, The Hunt release date & my problem with using star ratings. Plus, a review for the new Joe Begos action-horror film, VFW and a heap of classic films of all genres. Enjoy!

Episode 5 - D'Oscars Part 2 10.02.2020 51:46

In the second part of my Oscars double bill (and shortest episode to date), I discuss the winners, losers and all the shite in-between the awards. Plus, a special film I watched beforehand as well as my recent Blu-ray pickups, annoying sellers and why I had a duplicate Podcast on Spotify. Enjoy!

Episode 4 - D'Oscars Part 1 09.02.2020 1:21:21

In this timely episode, I give my thoughts and predictions on the Academy Award nominations, the Film Independent Spirit Awards, Oscar snubs, Legendary Oscar Winning Actor: Nicolas Cage and brief reviews for Little Women & Richard Jewell.

Episode 3 - Fun, But Not All That Intellectual 04.02.2020 1:57:36

In this highly sought after and mildly positive episode, I rant about film Twitter, contrarians... again, long-takes, Kodak film, annoying horror trailers, poor cinema schedules & more!. Plus, some Blu-rays I picked up and reviews for SIX new films, including A Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood, Harpoon, Parasite & The Lighthouse.

Episode 2 - Endlessly Bitter 28.01.2020 1:45:23

In this much longer, rant filled episode, I talk about HDR vs. Dolby Vision, annoying film certifications, stupid cinemascores, why you shouldn't trust reviews, Blu-ray region locks, Walter Hill, Taika Waititi, Guy Ritchie & More! Plus, reviews for recent viewings and JoJo rabbit. Strap yourselves in for plenty of ramblings!

Episode 1 - An Introduction To Shite-Talk. 20.01.2020 1:12:24

In this episode... I talk about why I started the podcast, what's to come, the brief history of Cracked Reel, how I watch and recommend films, pretentious film groups, Brian De Palma, Quentin Tarantino and recommendations to fellow film podcasts. Plus, reviews for 1917 & Uncut Gems and a mountain of shite-talk.