The Reel DMC Movie Podcast
Three longtime friends discuss a wide range of films including horror movies, action flicks, comedies, and sci-fi; good or bad we'll give our take. Come hang out with Dave, Marcus, and Colin and see if you agree.
Episodes
123 episodes
Basic Instinct (1992): An Artifact of the ‘90s or a True Classic?
Dave, Marcus, and Colin continue their journey through the films of director Paul Verhoeven. Colin makes the case for the film being one of Verhoeven’s best but Dave and Marcus are not convinced. Everybody agrees the famous interrogation leg cr...
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1:19:15
Total Recall (1990) - A campy Paul Verhoeven fever dream or a masterpiece of sci-fi?
Dave, Marcus, and Colin discuss Paul Verhoeven's sci-fi classic Total Recall (1990). We all really enjoyed revisiting the sci-fi action movie and wonder is it that last great 80's action movie? Can anyone else play Quaid other than Arnold? And ...
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1:27:31
Blue Thunder (1983) A Good Film or a "Hot Mince Pie?"
Dave, Marcus and Colin rewatch a film from their youth and have a very different experience. What was once an an intense, dark action film has become--to adult eyes--flat out hilarious. The guys marvel at officer Lymangood’s juvenile horniness,...
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1:32:49
Lifeforce (1985) - Tobe Hooper's Big Swing (And a Miss)
Dave, Marcus and Colin escape Mathtilda May’s entrancing beauty long enough to discuss Tobe Hooper’s ambitious $25 million Space Vampire sci-fi epic. While it fails to deliver a coherent storyline, believable characters, or any level of logic, ...
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1:32:50
Rob Zombie's Halloween II (2009): Is this technically even a HALLOWEEN movie?
After discussing Rob Zombie’s original Halloween remake, the guys decide to take a run at the sequel, Halloween II. Colin is having none of it, Marcus doesn’t want to live in Zombie’s world, and while Dave can appreciate some of what Zombie was...
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1:33:27
Alien (1979) - Ridley Scott craftsmanship and the start of the franchise
Dave, Marcus, and Colin discuss Ridley Scott's sci-fi masterpiece Alien, the birth of the franchise, the artistry of the sets, and Veronica Cartwright's fantastic terror performance.
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2:03:10
The Gray Man (2022): Are Netflix Original Films Actually Worth Watching?
The guys discuss the film, the state of modern action and Netflix original films. Everybody loves the action but finds the rest of the story threadbare. They discuss the effectiveness of both “moist” and “wet” teams, compare the film to a Chil...
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1:36:18
The Thing (1982) - John Carpenter's 80's horror masterpiece
The guys discuss the classic sci-fi horror film - arguably John Carpenter’s greatest film. Everybody marvels at Rob Bottin’s amazing practical effects, but Marcus doesn’t love all the gore. High praise for Kurt Russell, questions about flamethr...
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1:43:31
Prey (2022) and the Predator Franchise
After watching and enjoying Prey (2022) Dave, Marcus, and Colin dive deep into the Predator franchise discussing each of the movies. Spoiler alert: the first and last are the two best of the 6 movies.The original Predator starts at 13...
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1:56:14
Close Encounters (1977) - Is it Really a Sci-Fi Masterpiece?
Dave, Colin and Marcus are back to tackle Steven Spielberg's follow-up to Jaws, the 1977 smash hit Close Encounters. Colin loves the film due to seeing it as a kid and listening to the John Williams soundtrack. Marcus is also a fan due t...
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1:45:27
Halloween Ends (2022) - Thoughts on the New Trilogy + "Michael Myers Sausage"
The guys discuss the final film in David Gordon Green’s new Halloween Trilogy, and the brief career of unsuccessful serial killer “Corey Myers.” Marcus struggles to pronounce “Haddonfield,” and Dave has a creative suggestion for how to best pu...
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1:43:49
Halloween Franchise, Michael Myers, and Halloween Ends Predictions (ft. guest Bill Tiller)
Dave and special guest Bill Tiller dive down the rabbit hole to discuss all things Michael Myers, the Halloween franchise, and predict how Halloween Ends will wrap up the David Gordon Green trilogy. Along the way, we discuss how each of us bec...
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2:05:23
Rush (2013), plus F1 racing history
This week we cover the F1 racing movie Rush (2013) directed by Ron Howard featuring the great world championship battle between James Hunt and Niki Lauda, starring Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Bruhl.Colin and Marcus get the chance to ta...
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1:44:19
Donnie Darko (2001) - Mythology or Madness?
The guys discuss Richard Kelly’s first film – the cult classic Donnie Darko, staring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Drew Barrymore, and the late Patrick Swayze. Along the way, they debate the merits of ambiguity vs. a full explanation, Dave alm...
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1:45:40
Looper (2012)
Dave, Marcus, and Colin grapple with the mechanics of time travel--and what their younger selves might think of their now selves--in Looper, Rian Johnson's mind bending sci-fi/film noir/western from 2012. Dave takes a Joseph Gordon-...
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1:37:05
Cloverfield (2008)
From the director of the new Batman, we revisit Matt Reeve's found footage monster movie Cloverfield (2008), produced by JJ Abrahms. We had't seen it in many years and enjoyed the rewatch. Poor Marlena.
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1:27:05
Tropic Thunder (2008)
Dave, Marcus, and Colin discuss how Tropic Thunder walks the razor's edge of appropriateness to hilarious results. Everybody agrees Robert Downey Jr. and Ben Stiller are great, with Downey giving the performance of a lifetime. Marcus is ...
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1:31:43
Prometheus (2012)
Editor's Note: This new version of the episode fixes a 4 minute gap starting at 1:07:33. Please download this fixed version if you experienced any issues. Apologies to all--in case you hadn't figured it out, we&apo...
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1:59:01
Leon: The Professional (1994)
We revisit the highly rated Luc Besson film, Leon: The Professional. Natalie Portman is amazing in her film debut, Jean Reno is bad ass, and Gary Oldman brings the heat like only he can. Does it deserve the #33 spot in IMDb's Top 25...
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1:43:57
Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)
Dave declares Grosse Pointe Blank to be the greatest John Cusack film ever made, Colin and Marcus don’t agree. Everybody loves the chemistry between Cusack and Minnie Driver, and appreciate the energy Jeremy Piven brings to the film. Mixed re...
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1:40:09
Fight Club (1999)
Dave wants you to hit him as hard as you can... as he, Marcus and Colin break the first rule of Fight Club to discuss David Fincher's 1999 "cult classic" and visual masterpiece about what it means to be male in the 21st ce...
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2:18:54
8 Mile (2002)
We go back to Detroit and discuss Eminem's feature film debut in 8 Mile (2002), directed by Curtis Hanson. We talk about Eminem's impressive performance for a first time actor, the Academy Award winning song Lose Yourself, and is 8 Mi...
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1:21:07
The Crow (1994)
The guys discuss the Alex Proyas film. Dave takes an unexpectedly emotional journey, Marcus thinks it belongs in the 80’s, and Colin is unimpressed. Everybody loves the over the top Michael Wincott performance, appreciates the overall style...
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