Reel Friends: A Movie Podcast
Two moderately qualified professionals and friends discuss their favorite films, facts, opinions and personal anecdotes themed around a niche genre each week. Join BFFs (“Best Film Friends”) Emily and Madison for their bi-weekly virtual movie club. Watch along and chime in with your own ~moderately~ qualified opinions!
Episodes
60 episodes
SHORT REEL: 2024 Oscar Picks
Emily and Madison are back with a special Short Reel with their picks for the 96th Annual Academy Awards, aka their favorite day of the year. Join them as they choose what they think WILL win and what SHOULD win in this year's top categories *w...
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Season 3
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Episode 61
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36:29
It Follows & Other Tales That Keep Us Up At Night
In episode 60 of Reel Friends, Emily & Madison talk about movies that keep them up at night, starting with the 2014 film ‘It Follows’. Join them as they chat about the the film’s heavy 80s references, discuss the ‘Lost in Translation’ influ...
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Season 3
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Episode 60
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56:23
The Flinstones & Other Flawless Executions of Production Design
In episode 59 of Reel Friends, Emily & Madison are pullin' up to the town of Bedrock with 'The Flinstones' & Other Flawless Executions of Production Design. Join them as they chat about the movie's hilarious use of props, their favorite...
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Season 3
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Episode 59
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1:17:59
Her & Other Unique Takes on AI
In episode 58 of Reel Friends, Emily & Madison are chatting AI romance and villains with 2013's 'Her'. Join them as they chat about the movie's relevance to the SAG strikes, discuss the 'Lost in Translation' influence, and unpack Samantha a...
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Season 3
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Episode 58
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1:10:51
Inglorious Basterds & Other Films The Rewrote History
In episode 57 of Reel Friends, Emily & Madison trek into Tarantino territory with 'Inglorious Basterds'. Join them as they unpack the film's use of language as a narrative tool, chat about one of cinema's best villains, and definitely do no...
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Season 3
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Episode 57
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1:06:25
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind & Other Manic Pixie Dream Girls
In episode 56 of Reel Friends, Emily and Madison unpack the manic pixie dream girl with 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.' Join them as they give the breakdown of how to spot the character trope, decide whether Clementine adheres to the d...
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Season 3
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Episode 56
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1:17:08
My Big Fat Greek Wedding & Other Relatable Wedding Comedies
In episode 55 of Reel Friends, Emily and Madison dive into their favorite relatable wedding comedies with 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding.' Join them as they chat about chaotic marital gatherings, why they think this movie stands the test of time, an...
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Season 3
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Episode 55
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1:09:56
SHORT REEL: 2023 Oscars Picks
Still need to fill out your ballot for Oscar Sunday? We gotchu. Emily and Madison are back with a special Short Reel with their picks for the 95th Annual Academy Awards, aka their favorite day of the year. Join them as they choose what they thi...
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Season 3
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Episode 54
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36:42
Ferris Bueller's Day Off & Other 4th Wall Breaks
In episode 53 of Reel Friends, Emily and Madison are embracing the hooky vibes to chat about 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' & Other 4th Wall Breaks. Join them as they absolutely roast Ferris, name the real hero of the film, and chat about their...
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Season 3
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Episode 53
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1:05:51
Titanic & Other Movies We Agree On
Set sail with Madison & Emily as they discuss the cinematic masterpiece 'Titanic' and settle a feud with "Movies We Agree On". They're joined by Reel Friends Krystal and Kelsey to unpack why this movie will stand the text of time, fondly re...
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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1:42:02
2022 Movie Year In Review
In the Season 3 premiere of Reel Friends, Madison & Emily traverse the cinematic multiverse of 2022 with their favorite and least favorite films of the year. They laugh, they cry, and they praise Jamie Lee Curtis. Plus, join us next week fo...
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Season 3
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Episode 51
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54:54
Tom Cruise Masterclass with LIGHT THE FUSE
On episode 50 and the Season 2 Finale of Reel Friends, Emily & Madison are joined but LIGHT THE FUSE Podcast Hosts Charles & Drew to the one, the only, Mr. Tom Cruise. Join them as they...
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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1:39:29
The Emperor's New Groove & Other Underrated Animated Films
In episode 49 of Reel Friends, Madison & Emily are feeling the rhythm with 'The Emperor's New Groove' & Other Underrated Animated Films. Join them as they proclaim Yzma Disney's funniest villain and how this film kicked of Disney's "pos...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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1:02:19
Big Fish & Other Films Based in Folklore
In episode 48 of Reel Friends, Madison & Emily are finally fulfilling their life long dream of hosting a fishing podcast chatting 'Big Fish' & Other Films Based in Folklore. Join them as they dive behind the scenes of this fantastical f...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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1:17:41
Catch Me If You Can & Other Amazing Films Inspired By True Stories
In episode 47 of Reel Friends, Madison & Emily are hunting for fact over fiction with 'Catch Me If You Can' & Other Amazing Films Inspired By True Stories. Join them as they unpack all the ways Spielberg dramatized the film and how Fran...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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1:23:25
10 Things I Hate About You & The Best of High School Romance
In episode 46 of Reel Friends, Emily & Madison are revisiting their teen years and discussing the best of high school romances with '10 Things I Hate About You'. Join them and unpack why the reimagined version of 'Taming of the Shew' holds ...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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1:06:18
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory & Other Questionable Adult Role Models
In episode 45 of Reel Friends, Emily & Madison are riding a sugar high discussing 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' & Other Questionable Adult Role Models. Join them as they unpack Roald Dahl's dislike of the film, Gene Wilder's...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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1:05:21
SHORT REEL: Stranger Things 4 Vol. 2 Theories
Reel Friends' 3rd Short Reel is not so short, but we've seen things stranger that this. Join Madison & Emily as that they dive into 'Stranger Things Season 4 Vol. 2' like Steve dove through Watergate discussing their favorite theories ...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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1:37:04
Arrival & Other Plot Twists We Didn't See Coming
In episode 43 of Reel Friends, Emily & Madison are all about spoilers and talking 'Arrival' & Other Plot Twists We Didn't See Coming. Join them as they dive into the films complicated screenplay, define what Denis Villaneuve calls "dirt...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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1:14:10
Citizen Kane & Other Movies Film Students Won't Shut Up About
In episode 42 of Reel Friends, Madison & Emily are returning to their roots to chat 'Citizen Kane' & Other Movies Film Students Won't Shut Up About. Join them as they talk through the staples of cinema education, hear an excerpt from Em...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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1:10:35
CINEDICATE: The Witch - Occult Sacrifices & Female Liberation
On episode 41 of Reel Friends, Madison & Emily join Armand of Cinedicate Film & TV Podcast for his Art House season to discuss Robert Eggers 201...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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1:11:00
Whiplash & Other Scene-Stealing Supporting Roles
In episode 40 of Reel Friends, Madison and Emily are stress-chatting 'Whiplash' & Other Scene-Stealing Supporting Roles. Join them as they discuss J.K. Simmons show-stopping (and terrifying) performance, unpack the film's complicated charac...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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1:28:04
Three Tickets To Podcast: Dumb & Dumber
On a special collaboration episode, Madison & Emily join Elle, George & Dean with Three Tickets to Podcast to talk about 'Dumb & Dumber'.
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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1:01:27
Avatar & Other Movies We Disagree On PART 2
In episode 38 of Reel Friends, Emily and Madison are back with "The Great Debate" where they sit down and hash out their movie differences. This week, they're joined by Reel Friends Krystal & Kelsey to help debate 'Avatar'; join them as the...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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1:19:55
What We Do In The Shadows & Other Career-Launching Projects
In episode 37 of Reel Friends, Madison & Emily are discussing 'What We Do In The Shadows' & other career launching projects. Join them as they unpack the genius of Taika Waititi, the movie's massive 180 page script, and which pop-cultur...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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54:14