The Reel Appeal

Episode 119 - New Planet, Who ‘Dis?

Hey everyone! What's our Recent Review? Dune. What's our Geriatric Cinematic? Dune. Our Variety Time? You guessed it. Dune. That's right folks. We paired David Lynch's Dune with Denis Villeneuve's Dune, and explore what might have been with a documentary about Jodorowsky's Dune in Variety Time. 
In the news, we talk about Brendan Fraser coming to the DC Universe as a Batgirl villain, and tragedy on the set of Rust and its production shut down.
Next week, we are finally reviewing Edgar Wright's Last Night in Soho, available in theaters October 29th, and pairing that with Eyes of Laura Mars (1978), available to stream on Prime Video, Amazon, YouTubeTV, and other VOD services.
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News - 4:05
Dune (2021) - 22:48
Spoilers - 39:17
Variety Time - Jodorowsky's Dune - 59:05
Geriatric Cinematic - Dune (1984) - 1:12:47

Episode 118 - Shaw Was Shaking at the Duel

Hey everyone! Mark finally got to show Kelsey The Shawshank Redemption based on the Stephen King novel! We paired that with The Last Duel as our Recent Review. Did Ridley Scott have his own redemption?
In the news, we cover Disney’s Marvel film schedule change and the avoidance of the first strike in film’s 128 years with the IATSE union agreement. For Variety Time, it’s all about DC Fandome. 
 
Next week, Denis Villeneuve's Dune is our Recent Review, streaming on HBO Max or in theaters on October 22, and David Lynch's Dune (1984) is our Geriatric Cinematic, currently streaming on HBO Max or available to rent on Amazon, AppleTV, YouTube TV, and other VOD services
We'd like to thank Your Entertainment Corner for hosting this podcast.
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News - 3:33
The Last Duel - 21:04
Spoilers - 37:31
Variety Time - DC Fandome - 55:36
Geriatric Cinematic - The Shawshank Redemption (1994) - 1:17:22

Episode 117 - Ain’t Nobody Got Time to Die

Hey everyone! We’re back with a franchise classic this week. Yes, we’re talking James Bond. Our Recent Review is MGM's No Time to Die and our Geriatric Cinematic is Casino Royale.
In the news, we talk about Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 casting, Netflix picking up That 90’s Show, and we found our Pinhead for the Hellraiser remake. Mark also talks about yet another blackmail email he received. The blackmailer seems smitten. Could it be love?
Next week, we’re reviewing The Last Duel, available in theaters October 15th, and The Shawshank Redemption, available streaming on HBO Max or rent on Amazon, AppleTV, YouTube TV, and other VOD services.
We'd like to thank Your Entertainment Corner for hosting this podcast.
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News - 3:32
No Time to Die - 22:28
Spoilers - 46:11
Variety Time - Blackmail Email: Round 3! - 1:03:43
Geriatric Cinematic - Casino Royale (2006) - 1:14:00

Episode 116 - Newark vs. The Bronx

Hey everyone! We’ve got a violent set of films to feed your soul with. Our Recent Review this week is The Many Saint of Newark and our Geriatric Cinematic is A Bronx Tale.
In the news, we cover David Chase’s deal with WarnerMedia and the real-life inspiration for Netflix's Squid Game. Our Variety Time is filled with the joys and love of Beyond Fest, and their showings of A24's Lamb and New York Ninja.
Next week, we are reviewing No Time to Die and Daniel Craig’s first film as James Bond, Casino Royale (1993). You can rent Casino Royale on AppleTV and Amazon, YouTube, and other VOD services. No Time to Die will release in theaters on October 8th.
We'd like to thank Your Entertainment Corner for hosting this podcast.
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News - 3:32
The Many Saints of Newark - 14:06
Spoilers - 28:43
Variety Time - Beyond Fest 2021 - 46:00
Geriatric Cinematic - A Bronx Tale (1993) - 1:08:11

Episode 115 - No, It’s Not a Tumor

Hey everyone! With cooler weather comes cooler movies. At least, that’s what we tell ourselves. This week, our Recent Review is Malignant and our Geriatric Cinematic is Basket Case (1982).
Variety Time this week finds Mark experiencing his very own Curb Your Enthusiasm moment. And in the news, we talk casting for the new Mario Bros. film, Russell T. Davies’ return to Doctor Who's showrunner, and Disney's Marvel suing to keep the Avengers characters from copyright termination.
 
Next week, we’ll be reviewing The Many Saints of Newark which will be in theaters or streaming on HBO Max October 1st, and A Bronx Tale (1993), available to rent on Amazon, YouTube, Apple, and other VOD services.
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News - 4:23
Malignant - 32:08
Spoilers - 46:28
Variety Time - Mark’s Enthusiasm was curbed...heavily. - 1:07:27
Geriatric Cinematic - Basket Case (1982) - 1:19:46

Episode 114 - Lola Runs. See Lola Run.

Hey everyone! We’re doing Netflix’s Kate as our Recent Review and Run Lola Run (1998) as our Geriatric Cinematic. We would run with Lola, but we’d rather run down some news about Narcos: Mexico’s season three being its final season and a Hellraiser remake. Who asked for the latter? We don't know.
In our Variety Time segment, Kelsey recounts her luck at The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club...and there was a Yakuza guy.
Next week, we’ll be reviewing Prisoners of the Ghostland, starring Nicolas Cage, which will have a limited release September 17th or available on VOD, and Sabata (1968), streaming on Amazon Prime, YouTube (with ads), and other VOD Services.
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News - 4:20
Kate - 13:30
Spoilers - 29:36
Variety Time - Peppermint Flirt - 47:00
Geriatric Cinematic - Run Lola Run (1998) - 1:04:12

Episode 113 - Shang-Chi Ran

Hey folks! This week, our Recent Review is Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and our Geriatric Cinematic is Akira Kurosawa's Ran (1985). We’ve been waiting for the right film to pair with Ran, and this is it!
In the news, we talk about Patty Jenkins' comments on streaming movies, Marvel's Blade, and the death of Michael K. Williams. Oh yeah, and we have a very special Variety Time segment in which Mark reads off an electronic-mail he received blackmailing him.
Next week’s Recent Review is Kate, streaming on Netflix on September 10th. Our Geriatric Cinematic is 1998’s Run Lola Run, available to rent on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, YouTube TV, and other VOD services.
We'd like to thank Your Entertainment Corner for hosting this podcast.
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 - 3:10
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings - 19:02
Spoilers - 34:50
Variety Time - Mark Gets Blackmailed - 59:15
Geriatric Cinematic - Ran (1985) - 1:17:04

Episode 112 - Murder-Candy & Murder-Bees

Hey everyone! This week, we finally get to do Candyman (2021) as our Recent Review. In a stroke of pure imagination—I mean genius—Mark thought Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) would be the perfect Geriatric Cinematic to pair with it. You're gonna want to hear Kelsey's "imagination" in this episode.
In the news, we cover Disney’s The Return of the Rocketeer and an Amy Winehouse biopic. Also, Kelsey and Mark talk about Kelsey’s first time experiencing Disneyland for this week's Variety Time.
Next week, our Recent Review will be Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, available only in theaters. Our Geriatric Cinematic will be Akira Kurosawa’s Ran (1985) streaming on Prime Video and available to rent on Apple TV, YouTube TV, and other VOD services.
We'd like to thank Your Entertainment Corner for hosting this podcast.
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 - 2:54
Candyman (2021) - 11:46
Spoilers - 25:11
Variety Time - Kelsey’s First Time at Disneyland - 48:48
Geriatric Cinematic - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) - 1:12:03

Episode 111 - Phantom of Annette’s Paradise

Hey everyone! We’re back since Mark is over his shame of being unable to press a simple button (listen to the end of the last episode for details). This week we are reviewing Annette as our Recent Review and Phantom of the Paradise (1974) as our Geriatric Cinematic. 
In the news, we talk about Netflix showing off their adaptation of Cowboy Bebop, and Marvel / Sony's Spider-Man: No Way Home drops a trailer. In our Variety Time segment, we talk about shows and movies we’ve been watching lately. 
Next week, we’re reviewing Nia Dacosta's Candyman as our Recent Review, only available in theaters, and our Geriatric Cinematic will be Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), streaming on HBO Max and available to rent on Apple TV, Prime Video, YouTube TV, and other VOD services.
We'd like to thank Your Entertainment Corner for hosting this podcast.
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News - 3:50
Annette - 15:28
Spoilers - 31:51
Variety Time - Try This, Not That - 48:28
Geriatric Cinematic - Phantom of the Paradise (1974) - 1:08:56

Episode 110 - Troma Squad

Hey everyone! We’ve got DCEU's The Suicide Squad as our Recent Review this week and Tromeo and Juliet (1996) as our Geriatric Cinematic. Yes, James Gunn is the connection. We think he deserves some attention.
In the news, we talk about casting for the new Addams Family series at Netflix, Chronicle 2, and AMC and Warner Bros. shortening their theatrical window. We’ve also finished the last two episodes of the Berserk (1997) anime. We have so much to talk about.
 
Next week, our Recent Review is Free Guy, premiering in theaters on August 13th. Our Geriatric Cinematic is 1999’s The Matrix, streaming on HBO Max or available to rent on Apple TV, Prime Video, 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 - 3:41
The Suicide Squad - 21:45
Spoilers - 39:46
Variety Time - The Final Berserk Tribute - 1:01:49
Geriatric Cinematic - Tromeo & Juliet (1996) - 1:24:48