The Reel Debaters

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The Reel Debaters is a cocktail of unapologetic movie nerds and sharp minds with a pure love for cinema broadcasting from the heart of Manitoba's vibrant and ever-growing film scene. Each episode, this crew of cinephiles and industry insiders sits down to explore film and television through a lens that’s equal parts irreverent and insightful, with a deep respect for storytelling and a sense of humour that doesn’t take itself too seriously. With their Brackets, what-if scenarios, Top 5 lists, comparisons, and more, there isn’t a on-screen topic they won’t touch. Leave a voice mail and test them...

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#191 Special Features: Zellco Entertainiment 09.02.2023 1:48:36

This week on The Reel Debaters David Zellis from Zellco discuss film distribution, finding lost films in the archives, how old he really isn't, shiitty netflix documentaries and lots more. Find out all about the hard work Zellco is doing here . Support independent film. its where it starts. Housekeeping Like being in the know? Hate FOMO? Follow us online below to never miss a live show, contest or...

#190 "Say what" A Reel Talk on Almost Made Movies and Acting Without Dialogue 02.02.2023 2:01:39

This week on The Reel Debaters Emily, Rob and Micheal review The Amazing Maurice, The Last Of Us, Puss and Boots, The Menu and discuss movies that were almost made and characters who say everything without saying much at all. Stay tuned for a big announcement the weekend of the 4th for our next big event! Housekeeping Like being in the know? Hate FOMO? Follow us online below to never miss a live s...

#189 FATALITY; FLAWLESS VICTORY" The Best Mortal Kombat Character Debate 26.01.2023 1:48:13

This week on The Reel Debaters Charles, Micheal, Jimmy and Martin review Fall, The Banshees of Inisherin, Crunchyroll Anime, The Last Of Us and debate who can come up with the best Mortal Kombat Character and deliver the best fatality. Housekeeping Like being in the know? Hate FOMO? Follow us online below to never miss a live show, contest or give away and don't forget to subscribe to the show on...

#188 "Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Go Back Into The Water" A Reel Talk On Alternate Casting Choices and Marketing Campaigns 21.01.2023 1:41:40

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal, Mark and Ian review ian's top 10 of of 2022, Friend Of The Family, Marks new home theatre system, "actors who might have played..." best marketing campaigns and would you rather fight along side the avengers or the game of thrones families Housekeeping Like being in the know? Hate FOMO? Follow us online below to never miss a live show, contest or give away a...

#187 "We're Getting The Band back Together" The Best Make Your Own Band Debate 12.01.2023 1:19:40

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal, Jimmy and Martin review Rupaul, Yellowstone and Alice In Borderlands and mass-debate which 4 movie characters could form their own touring band..sort of. Stand Up Dates January 15th in Vancouver @ Clough Club for Martin Navarro, doors @ 7pm show @ 8pm. DM Cloughclub on instagram for reservations. January 21st in Lockport, Manitoba @ Gaffers restaurant and lo...

#186 Year In Review 2022 05.01.2023 1:46:07

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal Charles and Martin review best debate, best film, best series, best per...you get the picture. It's all the favorites from 2022. Happy New Year mass-debaters. Jimmy was sick otherwise he wants you to know he would have won. Even though we didn't debate a thing. Housekeeping Follow us online below to never miss a live show, contest or give away and don't forge...

#185 "Merry Christmas To All And To All A Goodnight" A Reel Talk On Scrooge, Movie Family Christmas and TV Christmas Special 29.12.2022 1:33:04

This week on The Reel Debaters Mark, Micheal and Rob its National Treasure: Edge of History, House Of The Dragon and The White Lotus S2 with holiday chatter about "Who's Your Scrooge?", On Screen Family Christmas and Best Favorite Television Christmas Special. Housekeeping Like being in the know? Hate FOMO? Follow us online below to never miss a live show, contest or give away and don't forget to...

#184 Live From Wee Johnny's The Secret Santa Debate 23.12.2022 1:07:34

This week on The Reel Debaters JImmy Skinner hosts a live debate with debaters Charles Fernandes, Emily Clark, Micheal Petrow and special guest debater Sarah Jane Martin where all 4 of them must prove to the crowd who the best secret santa shopper is by buying their favorite characters Christmas presents. Thanks to the staff at Wee Johnny's, the crowd who braved the cold weather and to Zoe for wor...

#183 "Guys I'm Eating Junk Food and Watching Rubbish" A Reel Talk On Holiday Needle Drops, The Grinch and Movie Advent Calenders 09.12.2022 2:09:09

This week on The Reel Debaters Emily Ian and Micheal review Survivor, Killer Sally, and the White lotus and discuss Best Needle Drop In A Christmas Movie, Who's Your Grinch? and Movie Advent Calenders December 16th Live from Wee Johnny's its The Secret Santa Debate! Come listen , laugh and share your opinions live on the show as we record and figure out who the best christmas shopper is this year...

#182 Special Features: Makeup with Kristy Greig (pronounced "Greg") 05.12.2022 1:57:39

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal and Kristy talk about her going from mortician to movie set, her love of character makeup, 80's horror movies, intelligent tv with her better half, working with Woody Harrelson on Champions (trailer dropped today) Run with Sarah Paulson, her best friend and teacher Doug Morrow and her new film Violent Night in theatres now with David Harbour. Beverly D'angelo...

#181 "How am I funny you Mother Fu^%er" The Best Comedic Scene Debate...almost 01.12.2022 55:05

**heads up listener, sadly this episode is only up to the 55 min mark and cannot not uploaded at the moment. We apologize for the inconvenience and we assure pain of death will occur** This week on The Reel Debaters Martin, Micheal and Jimmy mass debate which of their favorite funniest scenes will win a single elimination tournament in a 12 on 12 contest featuring everything from your dick and far...

#180 "YES DRILL SERGEANT" The Best Army Platoon Debate 25.11.2022 1:32:27

This week Micheal Charles and Martin review more Black Panther, Cabinet Of Curiosities, a special God Of War review and fan casting and #massdebate who can make the best army platoon to storm into battle. Housekeeping Like being in the know? Hate FOMO? Follow us online below to never miss a live show, contest or give away and don't forget to subscribe to the show on your podcast player. Twitter Fa...

#179 "How Is Never As Important As Why" A Reel Talk on One Hit Wonders and Child/Parent Acting Combo's 17.11.2022 1:53:37

This week on The Reel Debaters Mark, Micheal and Rob review Wakanda Forever, Daniel Spellbound and The Peripheral with topics: One Hit Wonder Directors, Child/Parent Combos On Screen and learn about each other through the War Movies they like to watch. Housekeeping Like being in the know? Hate FOMO? Follow us online below to never miss a live show, contest or give away and don't forget to subscrib...

#178 Special Features: Special Effects Artist Marc Reichel 10.11.2022 2:14:41

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal sits down with SFX master Marc Reichel to find out where he found out how to blow stuff up, working on Montreal to start his career, moving to manitoba to keep it going, films like Source Code (2011), Chucky, Arrival(2016), Nobody(2021) and his most recent work on Violent Night(2022) starring David Harbour and John Leguizamo. Marc is one of the nicest humans...

#177 "Take Me To Bed Or Lose Me Forever" The Erotic Fan Fiction Debate 31.10.2022 1:00:42

This week on The Reel Debaters Michael, Martin and Jimmy review Black Adam, Andor and Halloween Ends and #massdebate which one of them can come up with the best erotic horror fan fiction...yes that's right. You've now be warned. Find Us Online so you never miss a live event or taping, giveaways and clips from the show with your favorite cinefiles. Twitter Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Merch Donate to...

#176 Special Features: Orphan: First Kill with Make Up Artist Doug Morrow 22.10.2022 1:08:44

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal sits down with Doug Morrow to find out how he deaged Isabelle Fuhrman for Orphan: First Kill with behind the scenes stories about the filming and what he's watching these days. Doug is one of the most talented artists in the industry with over 30 films to his credit ranging all over the genre spectrum and easily one of the loveliest humans to ever hold a mold...

#175 "Quid Pro Quo Doctor" A Reel Talk On Horror, Bad Guy Justification and Dahmer 21.10.2022 1:48:47

This week on The Reel Debaters reviews of She Hulk, F Boy Island, Dahmer, Dated and Related and figure out who the most known horror characters are of the 21st Century and low justified bad guys. We're back at Winnipeg Comic Con this year doing a live debate, Q and A and prize giveaway featuring "Which Legacy Horror Character should, could, and would be a wrestler" October 28th-30th,  winnipe...

#174 Live from Movies In The Park The Spiderman: No Way Home Commentary 20.10.2022 2:21:30

This week on The Reel Debaters Emily, Micheal and Jimmy watch and review Spiderman: No Way Home recorded live from Movies In The Park at Assiniboine Park this summer. Enjoy as some of us learn for the first time and watch for the 100th. We're back at Winnipeg Comic Con this year doing a live debate, Q and A and prize giveaway featuring "Which Legacy Horror Character should, could, and would be a w...

#173 Live from Movies In The Park The Moana Commentary 15.10.2022 1:43:05

This week on The Reel Debaters Emily, Micheal and Jimmy watch and review Moana recorded live from Movies In The Park at Assiniboine Park this summer. Enjoy as some of us learn for the first time and watch for the 100th. We're back at Winnipeg Comic Con this year doing a live debate, Q and A and prize giveaway featuring "Which Legacy Horror Character should, could, and would be a wrestler" October...

#172 "I Ain't Got Time To Bleed" The Best Horror BItCoin Debate 15.10.2022 1:11:02

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal, Martin and Jimmy review Hocus Pocus 2, Clerks 3, Survivor and Top Chef and #massdebate for you which horror character in should have their own crypto currency and NFT which we know nothing about. Housekeeping Come see us live at Winnipeg Comic Con Oct 28th to 30th at the RBC conventions center for a live debate, Q and A and price giveaway. We'll be debating...

#171 "What's A Magneto" The Best Xmen Fancasting Debate 06.10.2022 1:57:03

This week on The Reel Debaters Jimmy, Micheal and Charles review Pearl, more Rings Of Power, Sins Of The Mother and debate for you who they think the new X Men casting should be. Kevin Feige, right here brother, right here. Stick around for stories about The Deer Hunter, Requiem For A Dream and Spawn in the end credits. Housekeeping October 29th-31st is Winnipeg Comic Con and we happy to announce...

#170 "Momma Said Football Is The Devil" The Best Football Team Debate 30.09.2022 2:00:16

This week on The Reel Debaters Brayden Solberg and Milan Horanski make a return to argue with Jimmy and Micheal about which football players on screen should take the field on a real NFL team with reviews on Pearl and Elvis Wanna send us your opinion on this week's episode? Hit up our voicemail and drop us a comment. RD voicemail Events: Housekeeping Like being in the know? Hate FOMO? Follow us on...

#169 Special Features: Darcy Waite 24.09.2022 1:13:29

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal sits down with Producer Darcy Waite to talk about how he found the industry out in Alberta, moving to Winnipeg, That's Awsme, Bullseye, Dj Burnt Bannock, Indigenous story telling and lots more. Darcy is silly, genuine and sees the world through his camera in the best way, thanks sir, you're really fun to chew the fat with. Housekeeping Have you heard about ou...

#168 "Every Great Magic Trick Consists Of 3 Parts" A Reel Talk on Honesty, Grossness and Magic 22.09.2022 2:14:17

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal Ian bring on filmmaker Ryan Hanson review Rings Of Power, House Of Dragons, Barbarian, She Hulk and tons more, The Prestige V The Illusionist, Admit what movies we haven't seen and figure out the grossest things done on a movie set. Wanna send us your opinion on this week's episode? Hit up our voicemail and drop us a comment. RD voicemail Events: Housekeeping...

#167 Special Features: Composer Tim Williams 14.09.2022 1:35:22

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal Talks to Composer Tim Williams about breaking into film, his work with Robert Duvall, working on Deadpool 2, Get Out, his first piece in with 300 with Zack Snyder, working for Marvel, lunch with Kathleen Turner and his new film The Swearing Jar which just premiered at TIFF 2022. Tim is kind, thoughtful and full of talent, we appreciate him for sharing it with...