Nothing But Reel Reviews & More

In this episode, the crew discusses the 2018 Halloween. Director David Gordon Green respectfully pays homage to the original while deviating from the formula enough make this a sequel that can stand proudly on its own. Halloween is a terrifying joyride that is a must see for horror fans.

We've got another fun episode for you, this time reviewing Night of the Living Dead (1968). George A. Romero directed this classic horror movie that became one of the horror genres most influential movies and earned Romero the nickname "Godfather of the Dead". Sure it's a classic and undeniably influential, but does that mean it's any good? Listen and find out!

Jeepers Creepers (2001) made reviewer Aaron Cronican's Top 5 Guilty Pleasure Movies list. He's not the only one that likes it either, as it made more than five times its 10 million dollar budget at the box office. So, is it trashy fun horror, or just plain trash? Listen in to hear our opinions!

We've got another listener requested review for you! Demon, a 2015 Polish horror movie about a groom being possessed on his wedding day, has a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. None of us had seen this before, so that 92% had us all pretty excited. Did Demon live up to that rating? Press play to find out!

Green Room (2015) is an action/horror/thriller from acclaimed director Jeremy Saulnier (Blue Ruin, Hold the Dark). Many of us love this movie and consider it one of the best of 2015. Others (Matt McNeal) disagree. Watch Green Room, listen to our discussion to hear our full thoughts, and let us know what you think!

We've got another review of a classic horror movie for you! This time we're discussing The Hills Have Eyes (1977) from the "Master of Horror", Wes Craven. We'll also discuss the 2006 remake and compare and contrast the two. Listen in then let us know your thoughts!

We're kicking off this Halloween month with a classic! Friday the 13th was the springboard for one of the most successful horror franchises ever and it helped create the slasher subgenre, but does that make it a good movie? Click play to hear our thoughts!

Hereditary is widely considered the best horror movie of 2018, if not one of the best movies of the year regardless of genre. Do we feel the same way? Press play to find out.

With a script by Sergio G. Sanchez (The Orphanage) and a loaded cast of young talent, including Anya Taylor Joy (The Witch, Split), Marrowbone had all the ingredients to be great. Does it live up to that tremendous potential? Press play to find out.

It doesn't get much better than The Fly (1986). You've got a brilliant director (David Cronenberg) and two fantastic actors (Jeff Goldblum & Geena Davis) all at the top of their game. You've got a story that seamlessly blends drama, science fiction, horror, and a touch of dark humor. It has to get a perfect score, right? Press play to find out!

There's no doubt about it, Waterworld was a failure. Nobody is arguing that. What we ARE arguing is whether it is a fun, highly entertaining failure with fantastic action, or is it a poorly written failure with a bad plot and even worse acting. Maybe it is both! Listen in and comment with your thoughts to help us settle this matter.

Our newest episode is a discussion of the drama/science fiction movie, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. This very original romance story stars two brilliant actors in Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet. Does the movie live up to their combined talents? Press play to find out.

This episode is a review of the 2017 mystery/horror movie, It Comes at Night. While not a full blown horror movie in the traditional sense, It Comes at Night emphasizes the real life horrors of fear, paranoia, and hopelessness, and it is driven by a fantastic central performance from Joel Edgerton. For our full thoughts, press play!

We have an interesting episode for you all this time, a discusison of the 2015 drama Mississippi Grind. This character study follows two friends on a gambling road trip down the Mississippi River. The story isn't incredibly unique, but you'll be pulled in by the interesting characters, brought to life by Matt McNeal's man candy, Ryan Gosling (Deadpool, Smokin' Aces), and veteran character actor Ben Mendelsohn (Rogue One, Animal Kingdom). For our full thoughts, press play! 

The Puppet Master is back and better than ever with this reboot of the beloved series! Written by S. Craig Zahler (Bone Tomahawk, Brawl in Cell Block 99) and starring Thomas Lennon (Reno 911!), this reboot master the campy tone and treats viewers to some hilarious, creative, and gory deaths. For our full thoughts on the movie, press play!

We've got another review of a listener requested movie! This time we're discussing Vantage Point (2008), a political mystery starring Dennis Quaid, Forest Whitaker, and Matthew Fox. I'm trying to stay positive here, so I will say this about Vantage Point. It might be close, but it's not the WORST movie we've reviewed. For our full thoughts, listen in! 

All of us remember enjoying Mr. and Mrs. Smith when it came out in 2005. Apparently so did all of you, as this was submitted as a listener request. Will this still be an enjoyable action comedy, or will it have lost our favor over time like I Am Legend did? Press play to find out!

Director David Leitch (John Wick, Deadpool 2) brings this graphic novel adaptation to life with some hard hitting, realistic action (including one scene that is undeniably one of the best action scenes ever filmed). Add in some fantastic acting, an '80s pop soundtrack, and a Cold War era Berlin setting and you have all the ingredients for the perfect spy movie. Does this movie live up to its potential? Listen and find out!

We discuss the listener requested movie Runaway in this episode. This 1984 science fiction/action movie has a lot to break down and discuss including Michael Crichton's lack of directing skill, Tom Selleck's charm and glorious mustache, and, according to host Michael Lucas, Cynthia Rhodes' "magical eyes". Enjoy!

This underseen 2014 crime drama features a powerhouse performance by Oscar Isaac and a Golden Globe nominated performance from Jessica Chastain. Can the rest of the movie live up to those performances? Listen and find out!