The Reel Appeal

Episode 89 - I Care About Fish

Hey everyone! This week in the news we talk about Ta-Nehisi Coates writing a Superman reboot, and Paramount+ launching. We also review I Care A Lot for our Recent Review and take a crack at A Fish Called Wanda in this week's Geriatric Cinematic. We continue our What The F**k Did We Just Watch: DCEU Film Edition with our deep dive into Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice all to prepare for Zack Snyder's Justice League. 
On next week's show, our Recent Review is the long-awaited sequel, Coming 2 America and we'll pair that with 1988's Coming To America for the Geriatric Cinematic. The 2021 comedy will premiere on Amazon Prime (March 5th) and you can find the classic Eddie Murphy movie on Amazon Prime as well as rent it on Google Play, Amazon, YouTube, or other VOD services. 
Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@TheReelAppeal), Facebook, Instagram, and you can contact the show at TheReelAppeal@gmail.com. Find every episode on all podcast catchers and don't forget to rate our show on iTunes!
News -  3:15
I Care A Lot  - 20:20
Spoilers - 31:36
What The F*** Did We Just Watch - Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) - 48:24
Geriatric Cinematic - A Fish Called Wanda (1988) - 1:19:06

Episode 88 - Nomadic Motorcycle Diaries

Hidey Ho! We’ve got your reviews here and a show full of shenanigans. First up, we talk about Edgar Wright directing Stephen King’s Running Man, a MoviePass docuseries coming to HBO produced by Mark Wahlberg, and Daft Punk splitting up in our news segment. The Recent Review for this week is Nomadland, and it’s winning a lot as it makes its rounds through the awards circuit. We talk about if this film lives up to the hype. Our What The F*** Did We Just Watch sees Mark dragging Kelsey through the DCEU starting with Man of Steel.
Our Geriatric Cinematic is The Motorcycle Diaries, which follows Che Guevara before he was known. Of course, Mark already knew who he was but it was a good little history lesson for Kelsey. The question still remains, do any of these films hold up, or do they need to ride off into the sunset like protagonists ending their journey at dusk?
Next week's show is filled with cons and chaos! Our Recent Review will be the movie I Care A Lot. We'll have that movie duke it out with A Fish Called Wanda for our Geriatric Cinematic. You can find the Rosamund Pike starring movie streaming on Netflix and the 1988 heist comedy film to rent on Google Play, Amazon, YouTube, or other VOD services. 
Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@TheReelAppeal), Facebook, Instagram, and you can contact the show at TheReelAppeal@gmail.com. Find every episode on all podcast catchers and don't forget to rate our show on iTunes!
News -  3:15
Nomadland - 18:11
Spoilers - 29:14
What The F*** Did We Just Watch - Man of Steel (2013) - 50:08
Geriatric Cinematic - The Motorcycle Diaries (2004) - 1:20:40

Episode 87 - Judas and Uncle Sam

Hey folks! We have a pretty somber episode for you this time. But the films are worth your attention, we promise. First, we get into the news with our talk about Donald Glover and Phoebe Waller-Bridge collaborating, and Gina Carano's poor decisions are super fun to make fun of.
Our Recent Review is Judas and the Black Messiah, and our Geriatric Cinematic is Spike Lee's Malcolm X. The discussion between Kelsey and Mark gets pretty heavy but you're gonna want to hear what they have to say about these two amazing films. 
We also receive a message from a friend of ours asking Kelsey about her experience in the military versus military films. The most realistic military film is Starship Troopers, right? Also, we have a special announcement for our What The F**k Did We Just Watch Segments.
Next week's show is gonna be a bit more laid back. Our Recent Review will be the Frances McDormand starring movie Nomadland and we pair that we 2004's The Motorcycle Diaries. You can find the latest Chloé Zhao directed film premiering on Hulu on February 19th. The biopic of Che Guevara is streaming on NBC's Peacock and is available to rent on Amazon, Google Play, YouTube, and other VOD services.
Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@TheReelAppeal), Facebook, Instagram, and you can contact the show at TheReelAppeal@gmail.com.
Find every episode on all podcast catchers and don't forget to rate our show on iTunes!
News -  3:40
Judas and the Black Messiah - 29:27
Spoilers - 42:22
Variety Time - Question for Kelsey - 1:06:40
Geriatric Cinematic - Malcolm X (1992) - 1:28:58

Episode 86 - Toxic Relationships Before Sunrise

Hey everyone! This week, our Recent Review is Malcolm & Marie, and our Geriatric Cinematic is Before Sunrise. Both are important, but only one involves Mark having fun at Kelsey’s expense.
We talk about Marvel’s reboot of Blade, a possible Jimmy Woo MCU spinoff at Disney Plus, and Chiwetel Ejiofor in a The Man Who Fell to Earth series at Paramount+. Another opportunity for Mark to have fun at Kelsey’s expense.
One last thing. We have a new segment called Obscene and Obscure, where we talk about a film we saw that is both obscene and obscure and demands us to willfully lay our eyes on it. This week, we chose Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky. If you haven’t seen it. Watch it. Your eyeballs will thank you.
Next week's show is a fille with biopics to the brim. Our Recent Review will be Judas and The Black Messiah and we pair that with 1992's Malcolm X. The story about Fred Hampton is premiering on HBO Max on February 12th and you can find the Spike Lee Joint streaming on HBO Max and available to rent on Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and other VODs.
Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@TheReelAppeal), Facebook, Instagram, and you can contact the show at TheReelAppeal@gmail.com.
Find every episode on all podcast catchers and don't forget to rate our show on iTunes!
News -  4:35
Malcolm & Marie - 19:18
Spoilers - 35:48
Obscene and Obscure - Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (1991) - 1:05:18
Geriatric Cinematic - Before Sunrise (1995) - 1:23:18

Episode 85 - These Seven Little Things

Hello hello, folks! The Dynamic Duo is back for your neo-noir crime thriller needs. Mark and Kelsey go over Neil Gaiman's Sandman, AMC theaters saved by Redditors, Baby Driver 2 update, and much much more in their news segment.
The two take a look at the Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto movie, The Little Things, for their Recent Review. Mark finally introduces David Finchers's Se7en to Kelsey to see if his love for the movie is still warranted but before that, this week's Variety Time is all about Wandavision.
Mark lets his OCD take over to see if he can figure how the Marvel show will end and what could be in store for the MCU. It gets pretty intense. 
Next week's show is all about love...or maybe the end of it. Our hosts will be reviewing the John David Washington and Zendaya starring film Malcolm & Marie and revisiting 1995 with Before Sunrise. You can find the Netflix movie premiering on February 5th and the Richard Linklater classic streaming on Cinemax Go or to rent on Amazon, Google Play, Apple TV, and other VOD services.  
Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@TheReelAppeal), Facebook, Instagram, and you can contact the show at TheReelAppeal@gmail.com.
Find every episode on all podcast catchers and don't forget to rate our show on iTunes!
News -  5:33
The Little Things - 21:30
Spoilers - 36:19
Variety Time: Mark Has A Theory- 55:09
Geriatric Cinematic - Se7en (1995) - 1:16:59

Epiosde 84 - Spitting and Toxic Masculinity

We’re back with more news and on our in-depth reviews! Mark and Kelsey talk about Christopher Nolan stepping back from Warner Bros., 2021 film schedule is already changing, and much much more.
Our Recent Review is Promising Young Woman, and our Geriatric Cinematic is 1978's I Spit on Your Grave. We already have so much to say about these two films, but out of nowhere came a recommendation from a listener. Yes, we talk about The Beast (1988) in our Variety Time segment and we really need you to watch this obscure gem. Even Kelsey was blown away by this war film.
Next week's episode will be filled to the brim with serial killers. The dynamic duo's Recent Review will be The Little Things and we tackle 1995's Se7en. You can find the Denzel Washington and Jared Leto starring movie premiering on HBO Max on January 29th. The classic David Fincher film is also streaming on HBO Max and is available to rent on Amazon, YouTube, Google Play, Apple TV, other VODs.
Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@TheReelAppeal), Facebook, Instagram, and you can contact the show at TheReelAppeal@gmail.com.
Find every episode on all podcast catchers and don't forget to rate our show on iTunes!
News -  8:20
Promising Young Woman - 20:56
Spoilers - 38:44
Variety Time: Suggestion From a Listener - 1:00:53
Geriatric Cinematic - I Spit On Your Grave (1978) - 1:16:48

Episode 83 - Just Funky Karate in Miami

What do we have here? A new episode, you say? Yes, Amazon Prime's One Night in Miami is our Recent Review and JFK is our Geriatric Cinematic, daddio. Ya dig? We think John Candy would have been proud of that last part. No regrets!
Besides our reviews, we talk about some Willy Wonka, Zendaya, and Netflix's Master of None news. We also have recommendations on what to watch and what not to in our Try This, Not That segment.
Join us in our conspiracy to watch films that attempt to rewrite history!
In next week's show, you can expect us to talk about how men are trash. Our Recent Review will be Promising Young Woman and see if 1978's I Spit On Your Grave is worth revisiting. You can find the Carey Mulligan film to rent on VOD and the classic revenge horror movie available streaming YouTube.
Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@TheReelAppeal), Facebook, Instagram, and you can contact the show at TheReelAppeal@gmail.com.
Find every episode on all podcast catchers and don't forget to rate our show on iTunes!
News -  4:50
One Night In Miami - 31:46
Spoilers - 43:14
Try This, Not That - 1:02:01
Geriatric Cinematic - JFK (1991) - 1:27:05
 

Episode 82 - Frenching Your Woman

Hey folks! Have we got a show for you! No, not that kind of show. We know, the title is a bit misleading. But stick with us.The dynamic duo has got news on Deadpool's entrance into the MCU, Andy Samberg and Andy Siara's next collaboration, the Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz biopic written/directed by Arron Sorkin, and much much more. Our Recent Review is on Amazon Prime's I’m Your Woman and we see if our Geriatric Cinematic, The French Connection, still holds up. We also talk about the storming of Capitol Hill, because it’s 2021 and we need to let off some steam. We're not even done with the first month of the year and things are already popping off.
 
On next week's show, you can expect us to discuss One Night In Miami for our Recent Review and we face that off against JFK for our Geriatric Cinematic. Regina King's directorial debut movie will be streaming on Amazon Prime on January 15th. You can catch the Oliver Stone classic to rent on Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, and other VOD's. Watch'em both and get ready for a lot of "What If" scenarios in the upcoming episode!
Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@TheReelAppeal), Facebook, Instagram, and you can contact the show at TheReelAppeal@gmail.com.
Find every episode on all podcast catchers and don't forget to rate our show on iTunes!
News -  4:50
I'm Your Woman - 21:34
Spoilers - 34:47
That’s More Than a Bill on Capitol Hil - 55:56
Geriatric Cinematic - The French Connection (1971) - 1:16:40

Episode 81 - Another Round in Las Vegas

You’ve likely had your fill of alcohol these past few weeks, so we thought we’d have a drink to that with our choice of reviews of new and classic films!
First off in the news, we discuss where Quibi's content will land, Michael Keaton getting his own Batman movie in the DCEU, and much much more.
We’re doing Another Round as our Recent Review and Leaving Las Vegas as our Geriatric Cinematic. Between those movies was discuss What The F**k Did We Just with the god awful Christian propaganda "movie" Assassin 33 A.D. Grab a glass of something strong and prepare yourself for what we got to say. 
Next week is a slow we so we decided to talk about a  movie released in the distant time of December 2020. Our Recent Review will be the crime thriller I'm Your Woman. We pair that with the classic film, The French Connection for our Geriatric Cinematic. You can find Rachel Brosnahan led movie streaming on Amazon Prime and the 1971 William Friedkin directed crime thriller streaming on Starz or available to rent on VOD.
Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@TheReelAppeal), Facebook, Instagram, and you can contact the show at TheReelAppeal@gmail.com.
Find every episode on all podcast catchers and don't forget to rate our show on iTunes!
News -  4:06
Another Round - 25:12
Spoilers - 40:07
What The F**k Did We Just Watch - 1:02:35
Geriatric Cinematic - Leaving Las Vegas (1995) - 1:22:52

Bonus Episode 3 - A PSA About Obession

Our last episode of this terrible year and it's a bonus one! No news this bonus episode as our Recent Review is Pixar’s Soul and we mash that up with Rock & Rule for the Geriatric Cinematic. Let’s get to some (socially distanced and responsible) celebrating to start 2021 off right!
Next week's show will feature Another Round for the Recent Review and we see if Leaving Las Vegas meets our Geriatric Cinematic standards. You can find both films to rent on Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, or YouTube, and other VOD services.
Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@TheReelAppeal), Facebook, Instagram, and you can contact the show at TheReelAppeal@gmail.com.
Find every episode on all podcast catchers and don't forget to rate our show on iTunes!
Soul -  4:36
Spoilers - 24:04
Geriatric Cinematic - Rock & Rule (1983) - 47:32