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Joker: Folie à Deux Might Just Deserve A Second Viewing

This movie faced way more backlash than it truly deserved. I went in bracing myself for a disaster, but instead, I discovered a fascinating and fresh take on a comic book character's narrative. Contrary to the buzz, this isn't just a full-blown musical. The concept of the Joker having these songs echoing in his mind was pretty apparent, and I think it was executed brilliantly. At first, the ending threw me for a loop, but after letting it marinate for a few days, I began to appreciate it. In fact, I believe it’s the only logical way to conclude not just this film, but the entire duology. The callbacks to the previous film were excellent, and the subtle references to Harley and the Joker’s relationship across different universes felt like a delightful surprise. I couldn't help but chuckle at the “Lee” […]

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Don’t Let Another Sunset Before You Watch “Before Sunrise”

I’ve put off watching this film for far too long, largely due to Ethan Hawke. Back in the day, his roles often mirrored the kind of douche-bags I encountered in my own life, reminding me too much of my younger self—like a reflection I was reluctant to face. But now that I’m older and wiser, I’ve come to appreciate Hawke’s talent and finally decided it was time to dive into this trilogy. What really struck me about the film is how authentic the encounters feel. I used to ride the trains, meeting all sorts of strangers during those rides, and this story effortlessly drew me in. The dialogues between Jesse and Celine are so relatable; they echo the kind of conversations many of us have had, especially during those early stages of getting to know someone. Sure, they tackle some […]

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Marvel Studios Plays Hours Long Musical Chairs, Announcing Avengers Doomsday Cast

Wednesday, Marvel took and inordinate amount of time to generate buzz and hype around not the next big MCU film (Thunderbolts*) or even around the one after that (Fantastic Four: First Steps). Instead, they spent over five and a half hours teasing information for 2026’s MCU epic event Avengers: Doomsday by presenting to the world…chairs on all of their social media platforms. I will freely admit, dear reader, that these were no ordinary chairs, and they were not in an ordinary location. At the beginning of this “live” (and I use the term loosely) event a sound stage door opened in the distance, a contrasting white light in a room of darkness, from which an unidentifiable figure brought forth a folding set chair. This chair had a printed chair back containing the name of our first forthcoming Avenger, Chris Hemsworth. […]

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Women of Crime: The Kitchen (2019) & Fresh Kills | The Reel Study S4 Ep23

This week on The Reel Study, we’re diving into the world of crime, power, and survival with The Kitchen (2019) and Fresh Kills! Both films explore the strength and struggles of women navigating the criminal underworld, offering gripping performances and intense storytelling. Before the discussion, catch up on The Reel News for the latest movie headlines, or check out Reel Roundup, where the panel reviews new films currently in theatres or on streaming platforms. Timecode 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:22 Reel News 00:15:35 Reel Roundup with the panel 00:32:13 The Kitchen 00:55:44 Fresh Kills 01:35:56 Outro WAYS TO SUPPORT Enjoy the show? Please follow and rate The Reel Study 5 stars and leave a review Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77ZBLsUDCtiPdDK1v7QzId Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-study/id1590315659. Support The Reel Study on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/TheReelStudy FOLLOW THE REEL STUDY CREW The Reel Study TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelstudy YouTube https://youtube.com/channel/UCtvQn2vkBMV7q75ejrnQ7eA?sub_confirmation=1 Discord https://discord.gg/k3zFcS3ZUT BlueSky […]

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Special Episode: Oscar Night Live! The Reel Study Watches 97th Academy Awards

This week on The Reel Study, we’re going live for Hollywood’s biggest night—the Academy Awards! Join us as we watch the Oscars in real-time, react to the winners, and discuss the biggest surprises, snubs, and standout moments of the night. WAYS TO SUPPORT Enjoy the show? Please follow and rate The Reel Study 5 stars and leave a review Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77ZBLsUDCtiPdDK1v7QzId Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-study/id1590315659. Support The Reel Study on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/TheReelStudy FOLLOW THE REEL STUDY CREW The Reel Study TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelstudy YouTube https://youtube.com/channel/UCtvQn2vkBMV7q75ejrnQ7eA?sub_confirmation=1 Discord https://discord.gg/k3zFcS3ZUT BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/thereelstudy.bsky.social Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088122544944 Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/TheReelStudy/ MrSniDBitS TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsnidbits Twitter https://twitter.com/MrSniDBitS/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mrsnidbits/ Letterboxd https://boxd.it/VVZl BlackGirlMarvel TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@blackgirlmarvel Twitter https://twitter.com/blackgirlmarvel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlmarvel Allthemoviethings TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@allthemoviethings Twitter https://twitter.com/allmoviethings Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/bryantosh/ JeannineDaBean TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jeanninedabean Twitter https://mobile.twitter.com/jeanninedabean_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanninedabean/?hl=en TylertheFilmmaker TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@tyler.the.filmmaker Letterboxd boxd.it/3q2xL cellphone_wallet_keys TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cellphone.wallet.keys Twitter https://twitter.com/mickeyjoesmith/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cellphone_wallet_keys/

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Vampire Reflections: Nosferatu (1922) & Nosferatu (2024) | The Reel Study S4 Ep21

This week on The Reel Study, we’re sinking our teeth into cinematic horror history with Nosferatu (1922) and the highly anticipated Nosferatu (2024)! From the silent era’s haunting classic to Robert Eggers’ modern reimagining, we’re exploring how this legendary vampire tale has evolved over a century. We’re also joined by special guest Ryan from Boxes from Mama. Before the discussion, catch up on The Reel News for the latest movie headlines, or check out Reel Roundup, where the panel reviews new films currently in theatres or on streaming platforms. Timecode 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:04 Introducing Ryan from Boxes from Mama 00:04:07 Check in 00:05:18 The Reel Round Up 00:10:55 Nosferatu (1922) 00:36:47 Nosferatu (2024) 00:56:15 Outro Special Guest Ryan (@boxes.from.mama) - https://linktr.ee/boxesfrommama WAYS TO SUPPORT Enjoy the show? Please follow and rate The Reel Study 5 stars and leave a review […]