The Third Reel: A Movie Podcast

This week on The Third Reel: A Movie Podcast , we’re jumping back into our Review Series with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix ! As with the previous films—and likely the ones ahead—we’ve split our review into two parts. In Part 1, we’ll break down Act 1, while Part 2 (dropping first thing tomorrow) will cover Acts 2 and 3, followed by our final thoughts and scores. We’re analysing this m...

The latest Bridget Jones film - Mad About the Boy hits cinemas later this week, and to mark the occasion, we’re taking a nostalgic trip back to where it all began— Bridget Jones’s Diary . But how does this beloved rom-com compare to another Hugh Grant classic, Notting Hill ? Which film has the stronger lead? Which is more deeply woven into British culture? Which delivers the better love story? And...

“That’s my secret, Cap: I’m always angry” —especially when we play the Draft. Following our hit Emma Stone and Christmas editions, we’re diving back into the game that pushes The Third Reel’s competitive spirit (and friendships) to the limit—this time, it’s the Mark Ruffalo Draft. If you’re familiar with fantasy football, you’ll know the drill. Each of us takes turns selecting movies from Mark Ruf...

From gothic genius to cinematic misfires, we're diving into Tim Burton's full directorial filmography in chronological order! Join us at The Third Reel: A Movie Podcast as we rank 5 of his best films for the Hall of Fame and 5 of his worst for the Hall of Lame. Will your favourites make the cut, or will they end up in the shadows? It's a whimsical, spooky, and hilariously judgmental episode you wo...

2011 was the year we started university, and it was also the year we met Rachael! One might say, it marked the unofficial birth of The Third Reel: A Movie Podcast ... though it would take many more years before it truly came to life. As we look back on another sentimental year, we're diving into a Top 10 ranking of the best films from that time. Initially, we thought 2011 offered a rather modest s...

Welcome to Part 2 of our Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Review Series! In this episode, we’ll be finishing our review by covering Act 2 and Act 3, followed by our closing thoughts and scores. As a reminder, we'll be breaking down the film act by act and scene by scene, scoring each film on a scale of 1 to 10. FULL SPOILERS FOR HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE IN THIS EPISODE. You have been...

This week on The Third Reel: A Movie Podcast, we’re diving back into our Review Series with Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ! Like the previous installments—and likely those to come—we’ve split this review into two parts. In Part 1, we break down Act 1 of the film, while Part 2 (dropping bright and early tomorrow) will pick up with Act 2, wrap up with Act 3, and conclude with our final thought...

Robert Eggers' Nosferatu has finally hit cinemas, and what a cinematic feast it is! To mark this monumental occasion, we're sinking our teeth into a Versus episode, pitting two iconic classics against each other: the original 1922 German Expressionist masterpiece, Nosferatu, and the film that launched the Universal Monster craze, 1931’s Dracula. Both are adaptations of Bram Stoker’s legendary nove...

As 2024 draws to a close, The Third Reel: A Movie Podcast is gearing up for an exciting year ahead by diving into 2025's most anticipated films! Join us as we go month by month, sharing the movies that have us buzzing with excitement for what the next year has in store. Since recording this episode, there have been release date changes, new trailers dropped, and fresh posters revealed—Hollywood mo...

It’s CHRISTMAS!!! 🎄🎅 And it’s just around the corner, which means Santa’s getting ready to drop off the gifts – and The Third Reel: A Movie Podcast is here to drop a festive episode in your stocking! This time, we're bringing you our Christmas Special Draft . If you caught our Emma Stone draft, you know how this works: we’re each picking our top Christmas films for a specific category, all while...

Welcome to Part 2 of our Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Review Series! In this episode, we’ll be finishing our review by covering Act 2 and Act 3, followed by our closing thoughts and scores. As a reminder, we'll be breaking down the film act by act and scene by scene, scoring each film on a scale of 1 to 10. Time to find out where Prisoner of Azkaban measures up to our thoughts on the f...

The Third Reel: A Movie Podcast returns with the third instalment in our Review Series - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! As per the last in this series, we've had to split this episode into 2 parts (expect this with future instalments moving forward). Part 1 covers Act 1, while Part 2 (which will be released tomorrow) picks up with Act 2 and wraps up with Act 3, along with our final thou...

Well this is original, right? While it’s not a groundbreaking format in the podcast world, welcome to  The Third Reel: A Movie Podcast's  Top 10 Films of 2014! A decade on, 2014 feels like a lifetime ago, but it’s also a standout year for us—we finished university and stepped into the next chapter of our lives. It also happens to be a phenomenal year for movies, so what better excuse to...

In today’s episode of The Third Reel: A Movie Podcast , we step back into Hollywood’s golden age, to kick off a brand-new segment: The Icon Series! And who better to launch this series than the legendary Natalie Wood? Rachael takes us on a captivating journey through Wood’s early life and career, from her rise to fame to her tragic passing, all while exploring her enduring legacy. Along the way, w...

This week on The Third Reel: A Movie Podcast , we're diving deep into the career of two-time Oscar winner Emma Stone, one of the best actresses of her generation. But this time, we're shaking things up with a new format— The Draft ! If you’ve ever played fantasy football or are familiar with the concept, you’ll know how this works. Each of us takes turns selecting movies from Emma Stone's entire f...

Welcome to Part 2 of our Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Review Series! In this episode, we’ll be finishing our review by covering Act 2 and Act 3, followed by our closing thoughts and scores. As a reminder, we'll be breaking down the film act by act and scene by scene, scoring each film on a scale of 1 to 10. Philosopher’s Stone earned a TTR median score of 7, with Daniel giving it 7.5, D...

We're back with the next instalment of our Review Series, and this time, we’re diving into the second film in the Harry Potter series: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets . This episode ended up running longer than expected, so we’ve decided to split it into two parts. Part 1 covers Act 1, while Part 2 (which will be released tomorrow) picks up with Act 2 and wraps up with Act 3, along with ou...

On the debut episode of The Third Reel: A Movie Podcast , we discussed the movies that made us. After the episode aired, we reached out to you, our listeners, on social media to ask: What are the movies that made you? And wow, did you respond! A month later, we're taking a moment to reflect on your answers. As a thank you for your support and participation, it's time for you to take the spotlight!...

Gladiator II is out in just a few days so what better way to celebrate its release than by pitting the original Gladiator (2000) against another blockbuster of epic proportions - Braveheart (1995). Both share protagonists out for revenge fighting for more than just their lost loved ones - freedom against tyranny. In the return of our Versus series, it's Maximus against William Wallace. Ridley Scot...

In today's episode of The Third Reel: A Movie Podcast, we introduce a new format - The Hall of Fame/Hall of Lame: Adam Sandler edition! We go through each of the Sandman's starring films in chronological order and debate, before unanimously deciding, which 5 films should be placed in his Hall of Fame, and which 5 films into his Hall of Lame. Now this assignment was extremely tricky, as forming one...

With Halloween in just a few days time, scary films are an absolute must. So in today's episode of The Third Reel: A Movie Podcast, we do a little throwback to our first episode as we each pick the 3 horror films that made us. We will first discuss our Halloween traditions, and why we love this commercialised holiday before delving into our own personal horror flick picks. We end today's episode w...

Spooky season is well under way, so it's time to get those scary films out. And in today's episode of The Third Reel: A Movie Podcast, we've chosen to dive into the tense, heart-pounding world of home invasion horror as we pit Hush against Don't Breathe! Which film utilises disability in their narrative better? Who has the best villain? What film made you feel more tense? These are just some of th...

In today's episode of The Third Reel, we review, in full, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (or Sorcerer's Stone if you're in the States). This is part of our Review Series where we will be going act by act, scene by scene, and scoring out of 10 each film in the franchise from Harry's measly beginnings to his triumphant end. 8 films in total, better get going then. Once we reach that last f...

Welcome to the debut episode of The Third Reel! And what better way to introduce your 3 hosts than to go through the 3 films each that made them. Ranging from personal picks to famous blockbusters, there is something to enjoy here for everyone. We will also be covering a bit of history about ourselves from how we first met to where we are now. What films made you? We want to know! Email us at thir...

Welcome to The Third Reel: A Movie Podcast! Join Daniel, Rachael, and Dale as they dive into the world of cinema with plenty of laughs, wild opinions, and more popcorn than they can handle. From the latest blockbusters to those hidden gems you've never heard of, this trio of 'film experts' is here to give you insights you never knew you needed - or maybe didn't need at all! Tune in every Monday fo...