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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#166 "May The Schwartz Be With You" The Best Sequel Debate 02.09.2022 1:14:39

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal, Jimmy and Martin review Prey, Licorice Pizza, Sandman and She-Hulk and debate which movie deserves as well funded and gloriously written sequel. 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 online below to never miss a live show, c...

#165 "What's Going On....Preppy" A Reel Talk On Sci Fi Best and 90's Tv Crushes 25.08.2022 1:39:55

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal and Martin review Prey, Sandman and Keep Breathing with segments on The Mount Rushmore of Sci Fi, 90's tv crushes and discuss the ongoing drama at Warner/Disney+ with the loss of Batgirl and Scoob. 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?...

#164 Special Features: Paul Little 25.08.2022 1:47:20

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal talks with Paul Little about comedy in 2022, Conan O'Brian, sketch comedy, showbizmonkey.com, The Purple Room, The Lonely Island and lots more. Check out his next event this weekend at The Manitoba Night Market The Purple Room Showbiz Monkey Housekeeping Have you heard about our Prop Shop? This is our merch stand that has 3 different logos to choose from and...

#163 "What About The Lamb Sauce" A Reel Talk About Green Screen and Background Watching 18.08.2022 1:48:12

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal, Emily and Ian talk Green Screen Vs Location, "Background TV" and review Hell's Kitchen, Lightyear and Westworld. Housekeeping Live from Movies In The Park at Assiniboine Park we are recording live tapings while we watch Moana and Spiderman: No Way Home. If you see the banner, come on over and say hello and let us know what you think of the films! Show starts...

#162 Live from Movies In The Park, The Eternals Commentary 18.08.2022 2:01:46

This week on The Reel Debaters Emily, Micheal and Jimmy record live from The Lyric Stage at Assiniboine Park and do a watch and talk along to The Eternals Join us August 19th for another night of Movies In The Park with Moana and Spiderman: No Way Home. See the table and the banner, come on over and say hello and chat along with the cast before, after and during the film. Housekeeping Have you hea...

#161 Live From Movies In The Park, The Sing 2 Commentary 18.08.2022 1:23:08

This week on The Reel Debaters Emily , Micheal and Jimmy record live from the Lyric stage at Assiniboine Park and do a watch and talk along to Sing 2. Join us August 19th for the second round of Movies In The Park for Moana and Spiderman: No Way Home. See the banner, come over and say hi and feel free to chat along with the cast. Housekeeping Have you heard about our Prop Shop? This is our merch s...

#160 "The Tribe Has Spoken" The Best Survivor Debate #2 12.08.2022 1:58:57

This week on The Reel Debaters Charles, Micheal and Jimmy finish last week's episode and enter part 2 of their survivor debate and crown a winner as well as the the Sia player of the game. Apologies for the lack of Martin, his line was muted by mistake and thus the awkward silences from time to time. Join us as we record from Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg, MB August 19th at Movies in the park. Shou...

#159 "The Tribe Has Spoken" The Best Survivor Debate Part #1 05.08.2022 1:53:41

This week on The Reel Debaters Jimmy, Martin and Micheal sail away to Survivor Island and debate who they think could win a season of the most famous reality show ever. With 17 episodes of the show packed into 2 episodes you'll listen as we figure out who has game and whose off the island. Subscribe so you don't miss part #2 Housekeeping Live Podcast Recording: Assiniboine Park Zoo August 5th join...

#158 S.D.C.C 2022 Reaction: A Reel Talk On The Marvel Panel 29.07.2022 1:38:12

This week on The Reel Debaters Mark, Micheal and guest Doug Darling review the entire Marvel Slate for Phase 4, 5 and 6 that was released last weekend at the San Diego Comic Con. They theorize and react to all the Marvel goodness to come over the next 3 years and try to figure out where this is all going. Housekeeping August 5th at 6:45 we will be recording live from The Assiniboine Park Zoo for M...

#157 That time we talked to filmmaker Kevin Smith About Mooby's Pop Up 23.07.2022 1:03:25

This week on The Reel Debaters we thought since we couldn't be at SDCC 22 this year we would take as stroll down memory lane and bring you that time Micheal talked to filmmaker Kevin Smith for Skip the Dishes when they first brought. Mooby's pop up to canada in 2020. If you're in San Diego right now check out Fat man Beyond from the Tin Roof In tonight , schedule here. Thank you Kevin, this was su...

#156 Special Features: Actor and Stunt Woman Krystal Snow 21.07.2022 1:49:54

This week on The Reel Debaters actor Krystal Snow returns to talk about Disneyland, Stranger Things, Stunt Work, David Harbour as Santa and her recent film A Desperate Road directed by Cam Patterson ( also been on the show ). You'll love her. Housekeeping July 22nd 7pm Jimmy and Micheal will be hosting a panel at the  Gimli Film Fest  with the cast of Ice Vikings and the  Farpoint F...

#155 "We'll Cross that Bridge When We Burn It" A Reel Talk On The Director's Cut and Shocking Moments In Television 16.07.2022 2:01:41

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal, Mark and Rob review The Boys, Stranger Things and Alone (HIstory Channel) and take on The Directors Cut and The Most Shocking Moments On Television Housekeeping July 22nd 7pm Jimmy and Micheal will be hosting a panel at the Gimli Film Fest with the cast of Ice Vikings and the Farpoint Films to discuss the making of the series and how the fisherman of Lake Wi...

#154 "cheeseburger cheeseburger cheeseburger" The Best SNL Fancasting Debate 01.07.2022 1:55:19

This week on The Reel Debaters Jimmy, Micheal and Charles draft and argue their way to the best Saturday night live casting with conversations on The Injustice Movie, David Cronenberg and A Dangerous Method. Join in as they figure out the best of the best over the years and put together a fantasy team of improv artists for the ages fyg1yzj5YnUr2NEK3dkY Housekeeping Have you heard about our Prop Sh...

#153 “Those who never change their minds, never change anything.” Syndicated TV, Biographies and Old Movie Reviews 23.06.2022 2:11:03

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal, Ian and Charles pontificate on Top Gun: Maverick, Bob's Burgers The Movie and The Wylds with conversations on Bio Pics, Syndicated Television and check back in with a 2 star review of The Hangover Part 2. Housekeeping Have you heard about our Prop Shop? This is our merch stand that has 3 different logos to choose from and a plethora of items to put them on....

#152 Live From The Handsome Daughter 17.06.2022 1:51:21

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal, Mark, Jimmy, Rob, Emily and Charles descend upon The Handsome Daughter to argue one of their favorite debates "which movie or tv show deserves its own themed restaurant" as one does in our world. Mark has his bday, we give away gift certs, cake and copious amounts of insults. Bon Appetit. Housekeeping Have you heard about our Prop Shop? This is our merch sta...

#151 "Who The F@#&k is Hindsight Lad?" The Best New Marvel Series Debate 03.06.2022 1:44:28

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal, Martin Charles and Jimmy do their first full improv show where they play "scenes from a hat" from Whose Line Is It Anyways and debate which comic book should be the next Marvel Series. Comic book fans , this one's for you. Housekeeping Have you heard about our Prop Shop? This is our merch stand that has 3 different logos to choose from and a plethora of item...

#150 "Ah, music. A magic beyond all we do here" The Best Music Festival Debate 29.05.2022 2:09:00

This week on The Reel Debaters Michael, Charles, Jimmy and Martin debate who can make you the best music festival using only musicals or biopics about musicians. Step inside a world inspired by the likes of Osheaga, Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza using your favorite on screen cruners. Housekeeping Have you heard about our Prop Shop? This is our merch stand that has 3 different logos to choose from and...

#149 "Nine million terrorists in the world and I gotta kill one with feet smaller than my sister." Bruce Willis, Method Acting, Wes Anderson and After School TV 19.05.2022 2:20:26

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal, Rob and Mark review of more Moonknight, Annie, yes that Annie, Severance , a Wes Anderson film festival, Joe Vs Carol with discussion topics on Method Acting, After Scool TV, a Bruce Willis moment, Obi Wan and lots more! Thank you to everyone who came out to our debut performance at the Handsome Daughter, the gift certificates do not expire! Housekeeping Hav...

#148 "I Put On An Ice Pack Before I Do My Stomach Crunches" A Reel Talk On Short Movies, Monologues and Subtitles 13.05.2022 2:00:08

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal, Emily and her Husband and special guest Dan Bond comes on the show to review Moonfall, Moonknight, The Bubble and topics featuring "Short Ass Movies" , Monologues, Subtitles, The Star Wars Kid and going viral and is their too much Star Trek on tv right now? Housekeeping Live from the Handsome Daughter this weekend in Wininipeg, MB. Live debate, trivia and pr...

#147 Special Features: Cam Patterson and Dale Penner 01.05.2022 1:42:13

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal sits down with returning guest Cam Patterson to talk about his new short film "Antibody" with sound mixer Dale Penner and starring Canadian actor Darcy Fehr. 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 online below to never miss a...

#146 “I believe our adventure through time has taken a most serious turn" The Best Bill And Ted Debate 29.04.2022 1:54:44

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal, Martin, Jimmy and Charles take you back in time where they debate who can bring you the best history report by using Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure with reviews and rewatch's on Dune, Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, The Last Dual and Big Brother Live from the Handsome Daughter on May 14th in Winnipeg, MB. Live recording, trivia, prize giveaways and a live d...

#145 The Couch Potatoes, A Reel Talk On Urban Myths, Triggering TV and and Retrospective Movies 21.04.2022 2:13:14

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal Petrow brings back Brett McGarry and Jeff Braun from The Couch Potatoes to deep dive on their watches lists, find out which movie best suits who they are at different points in their lives, production urban myths, triggering tv and lots more May 14th, Live from the Handsome Daughter in Winnipeg Manitoba. Come down for movie trivia, a live debate and prizes wi...

#144 Special Features: Props Master Aaron Johnston 16.04.2022 2:05:51

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal talks to Props Master Aaron Johnston about working in Manitoba, coming from a family of filmmakers, set decorating and his work on The Porter, Ice Road, Nobody and lots more. Join us live from The Handsome Daughter May 14th for a live recording, movie trivia, prize giveaways and a live debate. Doors at 7pm, Show starts at *pm. Tickets are 10.00. Come and mass...

#143 "Here I Come To Save The Day" A Reel Talk On Saturday Morning Cartoons, NPC's, and Super Hero Costumes 15.04.2022 2:16:13

This week on The Reel Debaters Ian, Micheal, Rob and Mark pick which costumes from the screen they would want to wear to work, saturday morning cartoon rewind with their greatest hits, what it would like to be an NPC (non player controlled character) in their favorite video game like in Free Guy(2021) and lots more. Join us May 14th at The Handsome Daughter in Winnipeg, MB for a live recording wit...

#142 "Oh Behave 007" The Best New James Bond Fancast Debate 08.04.2022 2:35:51

This week on The Reel Debaters Micheal, Martin and Charles review The Batman and all it's glory and debate who should be the next James Bond. Fuck waiting 2 years , we're doing this now. We're live from The Handsome Daughter in Winnipeg, MB May 14th at 8pm. Come debate with your favorite local cinefiles as they argue for you which movie or series should have its own restaurant. Tickets are 10.00,...