Reel Friends: A Movie Podcast
Episodes
62 episodes
2024 Movie Year in Review
In episode 63 of Reel Friends, Madison & Emily recap their divisive 2024 movie experiences with their favorite and least favorite films of the year. To recap: Emilia Perez was on Arrakis with my mom when she was researching spiders right be...
Pan's Labyrinth & Other Stories About Kids That Aren't Really for Kids
In episode 62 of Reel Friends, Emily & Madison chat ‘Pan's Labyrinth’ & other stories about kids that... aren't really for kids. Join them as they fawn (wink) over Guillermo Del Toro, review the film's fairy tale origin, and rage about ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...