Nov 20

The Wiz

Paul and Amy ease on down the road with The Wiz, exploring its star-studded performances, ambitious set production, and how this all-Black reimagining of Oz became a cultural touchstone despite a less than stellar initial box-office run. You can join the Unspooled conversatio ... Show More

1h 16m

Nov 13

Back to the Future (Re-Release)

Amy & Paul zoom at 88 miles per hour into 1985's Robert Zemeckis time travel comedy Back To The Future! They ask why Eric Stoltz wasn't the right choice for Marty McFly, discuss the film's critique of Reaganomics, and debate whether Steven Spielberg has had too much influence on ... Show More

2h 17m

Nov 6

Prey

Paul and Amy take aim at Prey, dissecting its bold reimagining of the Predator mythos, the stripped-down approach that sets it apart from the average sequel, and how the film brings new life and meaning to an iconic universe. You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paul’s Disc ... Show More

1h 9m

Dec 2023

Charlie & The Chocolate Factory - Caravan Of Garbage

<p>With the third on screen adaptation of Charlie & The Chocolate Factory arriving with Timothee Chalamet as Wonka we thought we'd take it back to where it all began. Tim Burton's adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic starring Johnny Depp. Sure there was the beloved 1971 ver ... Show More

20m 6s

Jun 2021

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) 50th Anniversary Re-release

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory turned 50 this week so we're re-releasing our podcast from 4 years ago as a celebration of this subversive dark comedy, made even darker the more you think about it. Pop a gobstopper, take a trip down the chocolate river, and enjoy the podcas ... Show More

53m 24s

Mar 2024

Willy’s Chocolate Experience Melts Down with Matt Bellassai and Sydney Battle | 27

<p>Board the glass elevator down to Willy’s Chocolate Experience! This viral flop-in-progress has absolutely not infringed on the Willy Wonka IP. Why would you say that?! Advertised as a “pasadise of sweet treats”, in Glasgow, families traveled far and wide to experience a candy- ... Show More

26m 41s

Oct 2023

Matilda

Good news Snickerdoodle, Emily and Barney are reviewing the 1996 Roald Dahl movie adaptation, Matilda! This episode is for everyone who loves Danny DeVito, chocolate cakes, and moving Cheerios with their eyes. So put down your book (even if it's Moby Dick), and pop in your headph ... Show More

42m 41s

Jan 2024

Willy Wonka, Naive Sweetheart?

On this week’s show, the hosts begin by jumping into the fantastical world of Wonka, a prequel to Roald Dahl’s enduring novel that explores the origins of its famously impish character, Willy Wonka, portrayed here by a wide-eyed, sugary sweet Timothée Chalamet. The musical film, ... Show More

57m 51s

Jun 2022

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 "dirty sci-fi", and unpack all the ... Show More

1h 14m

Dec 2021

Christmas Classics: Home Alone 2

You can mess with a lot of things dear listener, but you can't mess with kids on Christmas (especially ones who know how to throw a brick at your face). Today we're delving into a Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, and Daniel Stern classic - Home Alone 2: Lost in New York! Whether he re ... Show More

49m 33s

Dec 2022

Boogie Nights (1997)

Paul Thomas Anderson gives us a trippy look into the porn industry in this dark comedy. From hilarious to heartbreaking, this movie will go places you don’t expect. Marky Mark and his manhood become stars, but stardom isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. As these strange characters d ... Show More

1h 30m

Feb 2024

‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ Review

Charles and Jo give their thoughts on Donald Glover’s new spy comedy/drama on Prime Video, ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith,’ a reformulation of the iconic 2005 movie starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. They talk about Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s previous involvement in the show, Glover’s identit ... Show More

56m 58s

Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory