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Reading Between the Reels: Film analysis with snark and heart
Craig Dickinson, Corey Heitschmidt, and Justin Eldon
100 episodes
15 hours ago
”Reading Between the Reels” dives deep into your favorite movies with sharp wit and genuine passion. We blend biting snark and heartfelt insights to uncover the hidden layers, flaws, and brilliance that make films unforgettable. If you love honest, fun, and slightly chaotic film talk, this is the podcast for you.
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”Reading Between the Reels” dives deep into your favorite movies with sharp wit and genuine passion. We blend biting snark and heartfelt insights to uncover the hidden layers, flaws, and brilliance that make films unforgettable. If you love honest, fun, and slightly chaotic film talk, this is the podcast for you.
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Reading Between the Reels: Film analysis with snark and heart
RBR #132: “Interstellar - Part One: Time Is a Flat Circle (And So Is Your Brain)”
Strap in and don’t forget your helmet — we’re launching into Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, where science meets sentimentality and somehow both cry. In this episode, we begin to tackle wormholes, relativity, and why Nolan seems to hate linear storytelling. Expect theories, sarcasm, and just enough pseudo-physics to make Neil deGrasse Tyson sigh audibly. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a 5-star review!    Hosts: Craig Dickinson: x.com/CraigMDickinson Corey Heitschmidt: x.com/HeitSolo Justin Eldon: x.com/justineldon7   Connect with us:  Website: readingbetweenthereels.podbean.com X x.com/ReadBtweenReels Facebook: facebook.com/ReadBtweenReels Email: ReadingBetweenReels@gmail.com SpeakPipe: speakpipe.com/ReadingBetweentheReels   You can also join our Facebook group. It’s a safe place to share your thoughts and discuss all things related to movies. You can find us at facebook.com/groups/readbtweenreels   Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hats, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you are interesting in advertising on this podcast, please go to: podbean.com/advertiseonRBR   The following music was used for this media project: Music: "Neon Fury" by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/12190-neon-fury License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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15 hours ago
1 hour 22 minutes

Reading Between the Reels: Film analysis with snark and heart
RBR #131: “The Dark Knight Rises - Part Two: Capes, Catwoman, and Cappuccinos”
Part 2 of our The Dark Knight Rises analysis dives into the details that make (or break) Nolan’s finale: body language, costuming, set design, and character arcs. Anne Hathaway slinks her way through as Catwoman, Joseph Gordon-Levitt maybe-becomes Batman, and Batman trades his cape for a cappuccino in Florence. We’ll pull apart the visual storytelling, the prison pit metaphors, and the way Gotham itself becomes a character. Finally, we’ll ask: does Nolan’s trilogy conclusion rise above the rubble—or just collapse under its own weight? ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a 5-star review!    Hosts: Craig Dickinson: x.com/CraigMDickinson Corey Heitschmidt: x.com/HeitSolo Justin Eldon: x.com/justineldon7   Connect with us:  Website: readingbetweenthereels.podbean.com X: x.com/ReadBtweenReels Facebook: facebook.com/ReadBtweenReels Email: ReadingBetweenReels@gmail.com SpeakPipe: speakpipe.com/ReadingBetweentheReels   You can also join our Facebook group. It’s a safe place to share your thoughts and discuss all things related to movies. You can find us at facebook.com/groups/readbtweenreels   Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hats, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you are interesting in advertising on this podcast, please go to: podbean.com/advertiseonRBR   The following music was used for this media project: Music: "Neon Fury" by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/12190-neon-fury License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 11 minutes

Reading Between the Reels: Film analysis with snark and heart
RBR #130: “The Dark Knight Rises - Part One: Nolan’s Epic Vision vs. Bane’s Mumbled Monologues”
In Part 1 of our two-part The Dark Knight Rises breakdown, we dig into Christopher Nolan’s favorite toys: IMAX spectacle, chest-rattling sound design, and dialogue that makes you wonder if Bane swallowed a CB radio. We’ll unpack the film’s big themes—fear, pain, hope, and rebirth—before diving into the performances and the script’s endlessly quotable (and sometimes laughable) lines. Is Nolan a master of operatic storytelling, or just a guy who cranked the subwoofers and hoped Christian Bale’s whisper-growl would carry the day? Let’s find out. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a 5-star review!    Hosts: Craig Dickinson: x.com/CraigMDickinson Corey Heitschmidt: x.com/HeitSolo Justin Eldon: x.com/justineldon7   Connect with us:  Website: readingbetweenthereels.podbean.com X: x.com/ReadBtweenReels Facebook: facebook.com/ReadBtweenReels Email: ReadingBetweenReels@gmail.com SpeakPipe: speakpipe.com/ReadingBetweentheReels   You can also join our Facebook group. It’s a safe place to share your thoughts and discuss all things related to movies. You can find us at facebook.com/groups/readbtweenreels   Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hats, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you are interesting in advertising on this podcast, please go to: podbean.com/advertiseonRBR   The following music was used for this media project: Music: "Neon Fury" by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/12190-neon-fury License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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4 weeks ago
54 minutes

Reading Between the Reels: Film analysis with snark and heart
RBR #129: "Inception - Part Two: Spinning Tops Don’t Lie (Or Do They?)”
Inception isn’t just a movie—it’s Christopher Nolan’s ultimate brain prank. In the conclusion of our two-part deep-dive on Nolan’s mind-bending epic, we dissect dream heists, confusing layers, and that infamous spinning top. Did you really understand it—or are you just pretending? We break down every twist, turn, and “what just happened” moment so you can finally feel smug about your cinematic IQ. Spoilers included, patience not guaranteed. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a 5-star review!    Hosts: Craig Dickinson: x.com/CraigMDickinson Corey Heitschmidt: x.com/HeitSolo Justin Eldon: x.com/justineldon7   Connect with us:  Website: readingbetweenthereels.podbean.com X: x.com/ReadBtweenReels Facebook: facebook.com/ReadBtweenReels Email: ReadingBetweenReels@gmail.com SpeakPipe: speakpipe.com/ReadingBetweentheReels   You can also join our Facebook group. It’s a safe place to share your thoughts and discuss all things related to movies. You can find us at facebook.com/groups/readbtweenreels   Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hats, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you are interesting in advertising on this podcast, please go to: podbean.com/advertiseonRBR   The following music was used for this media project: Music: "Neon Fury" by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/12190-neon-fury License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  
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1 month ago
53 minutes

Reading Between the Reels: Film analysis with snark and heart
RBR #128: "Inception - Part One: Genius Heist or Overhyped Headache?”
Inception promised answers, but instead gave us spinning tops, folding cities, and Leonardo DiCaprio screaming into the void of his own trauma. In this first episode of our two-part dissection of Christopher Nolan’s ‘dream heist masterpiece,’ we begin to discuss why the film is equal parts brilliant, pretentious, and meme-worthy. From Hans Zimmer’s foghorn symphony to Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s gravity-defying hallway brawl, we’re digging into the subconscious chaos that made Inception the internet’s favorite ‘explain this movie’ clickbait for over a decade. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a 5-star review!    Hosts: Craig Dickinson: x.com/CraigMDickinson Corey Heitschmidt: x.com/HeitSolo Justin Eldon: x.com/justineldon7   Connect with us:  Website: readingbetweenthereels.podbean.com X: x.com/ReadBtweenReels Facebook: facebook.com/ReadBtweenReels Email: ReadingBetweenReels@gmail.com SpeakPipe: speakpipe.com/ReadingBetweentheReels   You can also join our Facebook group. It’s a safe place to share your thoughts and discuss all things related to movies. You can find us at facebook.com/groups/readbtweenreels   Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hats, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you are interesting in advertising on this podcast, please go to: podbean.com/advertiseonRBR   The following music was used for this media project: Music: "Neon Fury" by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/12190-neon-fury License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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1 month ago
51 minutes

Reading Between the Reels: Film analysis with snark and heart
RBR #127: "The Dark Knight: Why So Perfect?”
This week, we return to our series on the films of Christopher Nolan by diving headfirst into The Dark Knight — the movie that convinced an entire generation that growling equals gravitas. From Heath Ledger’s chaos-icon Joker to a Batman so serious he makes taxes look fun, we’re dissecting the film’s themes, IMAX spectacle, and how Hans Zimmer’s score is a nerve-shredding symphony of dread.  Is it a superhero movie? A crime epic? A two-and-a-half-hour TED Talk on moral ambiguity? Maybe all of the above. One thing’s clear: The Dark Knight isn’t just another cape flick — it’s a cinematic flex that made critics panic, rewrote Oscar history, and left us all quoting a clown in face paint like he was Shakespeare. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a 5-star review!    Hosts: Craig Dickinson: x.com/CraigMDickinson Corey Heitschmidt: x.com/HeitSolo Justin Eldon: x.com/justineldon7   Connect with us:  Website: readingbetweenthereels.podbean.com X x.com/ReadBtweenReels Facebook: facebook.com/ReadBtweenReels Email: ReadingBetweenReels@gmail.com SpeakPipe: speakpipe.com/ReadingBetweentheReels   You can also join our Facebook group. It’s a safe place to share your thoughts and discuss all things related to movies. You can find us at facebook.com/groups/readbtweenreels   Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hats, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you are interesting in advertising on this podcast, please go to: podbean.com/advertiseonRBR   The following music was used for this media project: Music: "Neon Fury" by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/12190-neon-fury License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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2 months ago
1 hour 44 minutes

Reading Between the Reels: Film analysis with snark and heart
RBR# 126: “Star Wars 101: The Empire Strikes Back... With a Pop Quiz”
What happens when you hand a microphone to a bunch of students, toss in a few Star Wars-obsessed adults, and ask them to unpack Episodes I–VI? Absolute mayhem—and movie magic. With Aaron Harris as our special guest, we attempt the impossible: covering all six Star Wars films in one classroom session without anyone spontaneously combusting. Whether you stan Hayden or still can’t forgive the Ewoks, this is the Star Wars episode you didn’t know you needed—but definitely deserve. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a 5-star review!    Hosts: Craig Dickinson: x.com/CraigMDickinson Corey Heitschmidt: x.com/HeitSolo Justin Eldon: x.com/justineldon7   Connect with us:  Website: readingbetweenthereels.podbean.com X: x.com/ReadBtweenReels Facebook: facebook.com/ReadBtweenReels Email: ReadingBetweenReels@gmail.com SpeakPipe: speakpipe.com/ReadingBetweentheReels   You can also join our Facebook group. It’s a safe place to share your thoughts and discuss all things related to movies. You can find us at facebook.com/groups/readbtweenreels   Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hats, hoodies, mugs, and more!   Connect with Aaron on X: x.com/taharris121079   You can also hear him weekly on the “Star Wars Reactions” podcast.  –X: x.com/SWReactionsPod –Website: starwarsreactions.com –Available wherever you listen to podcasts!   If you are interesting in advertising on this podcast, please go to: podbean.com/advertiseonRBR   The following music was used for this media project: Music: "Neon Fury" by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/12190-neon-fury License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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2 months ago
21 minutes 8 seconds

Reading Between the Reels: Film analysis with snark and heart
RBR# 125: "Star Wars 101: Midichlorians, Midterms, and Mayhem"
Midichlorians? Midterms? Same energy: misunderstood, dreaded, and probably made up. We threw Star Wars Episodes I–VI at a classroom of students and let Ross Hollebon help us make sense of the Force, fate, and why Anakin really needed a therapist. Come for the lore, stay for the hot takes on the Anakin/Padme relationship, Lando’s loyalty, and just how bad groupthink really is in a galaxy far, far away. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a 5-star review!    Hosts: Craig Dickinson: x.com/CraigMDickinson Corey Heitschmidt: x.com/HeitSolo Justin Eldon: x.com/justineldon7   Connect with us:  Website: readingbetweenthereels.podbean.com X: x.com/ReadBtweenReels Facebook: facebook.com/ReadBtweenReels Email: ReadingBetweenReels@gmail.com SpeakPipe: speakpipe.com/ReadingBetweentheReels   You can also join our Facebook group. It’s a safe place to share your thoughts and discuss all things related to movies. You can find us at facebook.com/groups/readbtweenreels   Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hats, hoodies, mugs, and more!   Connect with Ross on X: x.com/RossHollebon   You can also hear him on the “Album Cockpit Podcast” --Website: albumcockpitpodcast.com --X: x.com/AlbumCockpitPod   And read his writing for “Fantha Tracks” --Website: fanthatracks.com --X: x.com/fanthatracks   If you are interesting in advertising on this podcast, please go to: podbean.com/advertiseonRBR   The following music was used for this media project: Music: "Neon Fury" by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/12190-neon-fury License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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3 months ago
19 minutes 45 seconds

Reading Between the Reels: Film analysis with snark and heart
RBR #124: “Star Wars 101: Order 66 and Other Group Projects Gone Wrong”
Some group projects end in passive-aggressive texts. Others end in a galaxy-wide purge of space wizards. In this episode, we bring in Jeff McGee and Tom Gross to dissect Star Wars Episodes I–VI with a room full of students, and wow—turns out the Jedi weren’t exactly peer-reviewed. Expect lightsaber lore, what-if scenarios, and a whole lot of “Whose idea WAS this?” energy. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a 5-star review!    Hosts: Craig Dickinson: x.com/CraigMDickinson Corey Heitschmidt: x.com/HeitSolo Justin Eldon: x.com/justineldon7   Connect with us:  Website: readingbetweenthereels.podbean.com X: x.com/ReadBtweenReels Facebook: facebook.com/ReadBtweenReels Email: ReadingBetweenReels@gmail.com SpeakPipe: speakpipe.com/ReadingBetweentheReels   You can also join our Facebook group. It’s a safe place to share your thoughts and discuss all things related to movies. You can find us at facebook.com/groups/readbtweenreels   Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hats, hoodies, mugs, and more!   Connect with Jeff on X: x.com/TheJeffMcGee Find all of Jeff’s shows at marvindogmedia.com and anywhere you listen to podcasts!   You can also hear him weekly on the “Star Wars Splash Page” podcast –X: x.com/SWSplashPagePod –Website: starwarssplashpage.com –Available wherever you listen to podcasts! Connect with Tom on X: x.com/draftline   You can also hear him on the “Teachers in the Dungeon” podcast --Website: teachersinthedungeon.weebly.com --X: x.com/DungeonTeachers   And read his blog "Seeking Positivity in the Galaxy" --Website: seekingpositivityinthegalaxy.blogspot.com   If you are interesting in advertising on this podcast, please go to: podbean.com/advertiseonRBR   The following music was used for this media project: Music: "Neon Fury" by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/12190-neon-fury License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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3 months ago
43 minutes 47 seconds

Reading Between the Reels: Film analysis with snark and heart
RBR #123: “Star Wars 101: A Syllabus Far, Far Away”
This isn’t your average film class. We’re diving lightsaber-first into the Star Wars saga with a classroom full of future critics and two legit experts: Tom Gross and Din from F-105. From the tragedy of Anakin to the war crimes of the Jedi Council, we unpack it all—with plenty of snark, hot takes, and “Wait, what did they just say?” moments. If your dream syllabus includes podracing physics, Sith manipulation tactics, and plenty of Darth Jar Jar talk—congrats, you’re enrolled. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a 5-star review!    Hosts: Craig Dickinson: x.com/CraigMDickinson Corey Heitschmidt: x.com/HeitSolo Justin Eldon: x.com/justineldon7   Connect with us:  Website: readingbetweenthereels.podbean.com X: x.com/ReadBtweenReels Facebook: facebook.com/ReadBtweenReels Email: ReadingBetweenReels@gmail.com SpeakPipe: speakpipe.com/ReadingBetweentheReels   You can also join our Facebook group. It’s a safe place to share your thoughts and discuss all things related to movies. You can find us at facebook.com/groups/readbtweenreels   Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hats, hoodies, mugs, and more!   Connect with Tom on X: x.com/draftline   You can also hear him on the “Teachers in the Dungeon” podcast --Website: teachersinthedungeon.weebly.com --X: x.com/DungeonTeachers   And read his blog "Seeking Positivity in the Galaxy" --Website: seekingpositivityinthegalaxy.blogspot.com   Connect with Din on X: x.com/f105music --F-105 Website: f105music.com   If you are interesting in advertising on this podcast, please go to: podbean.com/advertiseonRBR   The following music was used for this media project: Music: "Neon Fury" by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/12190-neon-fury License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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4 months ago
34 minutes 54 seconds

Reading Between the Reels: Film analysis with snark and heart
RBR #122: "Star Wars 101: The Phantom Curriculum”
What happens when you unleash a classroom of students on Star Wars Episodes I–VI and give them microphones? Chaos. Glorious, Force-fueled chaos. We’re joined by Dennis Keithly and Cory Clubb for a deep (and slightly derailed) dive into the entire Skywalker Saga—from podracing physics to Palpatine’s masterclass in long-game evil. Is The Phantom Menace a misunderstood gem? Did the Jedi Council deserve to be Force-cancelled? And why does Obi-Wan keep losing the high ground? Welcome to “Star Wars 101: The Phantom Curriculum.” Take notes. There will be a quiz. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a 5-star review!    Hosts: Craig Dickinson: x.com/CraigMDickinson Corey Heitschmidt: x.com/HeitSolo Justin Eldon: x.com/justineldon7   Connect with us:  Website: readingbetweenthereels.podbean.com X: x.com/ReadBtweenReels Facebook: facebook.com/ReadBtweenReels Email: ReadingBetweenReels@gmail.com SpeakPipe: speakpipe.com/ReadingBetweentheReels   You can also join our Facebook group. It’s a safe place to share your thoughts and discuss all things related to movies. You can find us at facebook.com/groups/readbtweenreels   Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hats, hoodies, mugs, and more!   Connect with Dennis on X: x.com/DJKver2 You can also hear him on “Podcast Stardust.” –X: x.com/podcaststardust –Website: retrozap.com/podcast-stardust –Available wherever you listen to podcasts!   Connect with Cory on X: x.com/coryclubb   If you are interesting in advertising on this podcast, please go to: podbean.com/advertiseonRBR   The following music was used for this media project: Music: "Neon Fury" by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/12190-neon-fury License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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4 months ago
45 minutes 18 seconds

Reading Between the Reels: Film analysis with snark and heart
RBR #121: "The Prestige: Nolan’s Best Twist - and His Pettiest Movie Ever"
For this episode, the latest in our series on the films of Christopher Nolan, we’re diving into The Prestige — the movie that proves Nolan can turn two magicians battling it out for “Most Extra” into a work of art. Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale destroy their lives for a trick, but it’s the kind of destruction that makes you think, “Maybe I should be that obsessed with something.” We’re here to praise Nolan’s genius, David Bowie’s perfect cameo, and the mind games at play. No, we still don’t fully get the ending, but wow — what a ride. Warning: Contains deep admiration for The Prestige's intricate layers, confusing plot twists, and the sheer audacity of its brilliance. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a 5-star review!    Hosts: Craig Dickinson: x.com/CraigMDickinson Corey Heitschmidt: x.com/HeitSolo Justin Eldon: x.com/justineldon7   Connect with us:  Website: readingbetweenthereels.podbean.com X: x.com/ReadBtweenReels Facebook: facebook.com/ReadBtweenReels Email: ReadingBetweenReels@gmail.com SpeakPipe: speakpipe.com/ReadingBetweentheReels   You can also join our Facebook group. It’s a safe place to share your thoughts and discuss all things related to movies. You can find us at facebook.com/groups/readbtweenreels   Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hats, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you are interesting in advertising on this podcast, please go to: podbean.com/advertiseonRBR   The following music was used for this media project: Music: "Neon Fury" by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/12190-neon-fury License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  
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5 months ago
1 hour 13 minutes 55 seconds

Reading Between the Reels: Film analysis with snark and heart
RBR #120: "Batman Begins: The Dark Knight Before It Was Cool"
Bruce Wayne has everything: money, abs, and a crippling fear of bats. Naturally, he copes by burning down monasteries and punching crime in the face.  In this installment of our series on the films of Christopher Nolan, we revisit Batman Begins, the moody reboot that asked: What if we make an existential Batman movie? We get into daddy issues, weaponized fear, and the real villain of Gotham—urban planning. Also: yes, Christian Bale's voice gets gravelly real fast. Welcome to Gotham: where the rich cosplay justice and somehow that’s the best-case scenario. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a 5-star review!    Hosts: Craig Dickinson: x.com/CraigMDickinson Corey Heitschmidt: x.com/HeitSolo Justin Eldon: x.com/justineldon7   Connect with us:  Website: readingbetweenthereels.podbean.com X: x.com/ReadBtweenReels Facebook: facebook.com/ReadBtweenReels Email: ReadingBetweenReels@gmail.com SpeakPipe: speakpipe.com/ReadingBetweentheReels   You can also join our Facebook group. It’s a safe place to share your thoughts and discuss all things related to movies. You can find us at facebook.com/groups/readbtweenreels   Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hats, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you are interesting in advertising on this podcast, please go to: podbean.com/advertiseonRBR   The following music was used for this media project: Music: "Neon Fury" by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/12190-neon-fury License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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5 months ago
1 hour 17 minutes 48 seconds

Reading Between the Reels: Film analysis with snark and heart
RBR #119: “Insomnia: Still Awake? So Is Al Pacino”
Al Pacino hasn’t slept in days. Robin Williams is playing it straight (and scary). And Christopher Nolan wants you to feel just as tired as the characters. Continuing our series on Nolan’s films, we break down Insomnia, the psychological thriller that proves crime never naps—and neither should you, apparently. Expect confusion, moral decay, and lots of squinting. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a 5-star review!    Hosts: Craig Dickinson: x.com/CraigMDickinson Corey Heitschmidt: x.com/HeitSolo Justin Eldon: x.com/justineldon7   Connect with us:  Website: readingbetweenthereels.podbean.com X: x.com/ReadBtweenReels Facebook: facebook.com/ReadBtweenReels Email: ReadingBetweenReels@gmail.com SpeakPipe: speakpipe.com/ReadingBetweentheReels   You can also join our Facebook group. It’s a safe place to share your thoughts and discuss all things related to movies. You can find us at facebook.com/groups/readbtweenreels   Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hats, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you are interesting in advertising on this podcast, please go to: podbean.com/advertiseonRBR   The following music was used for this media project: Music: "Neon Fury" by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/12190-neon-fury License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  
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6 months ago
52 minutes 40 seconds

Reading Between the Reels: Film analysis with snark and heart
RBR #118: “Memento: Trust the Lies”
What happens when your memory resets every 15 minutes, but your fashion sense stays impeccable? As we begin our new series on the films of Christopher Nolan, we’re diving into Memento, the film that launched a thousand confused Reddit threads. Expect talk of unreliable narrators, confusing timelines, and why you probably shouldn’t tattoo your to-do list on your chest. (Or should you?) ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a 5-star review!    Hosts: Craig Dickinson: x.com/CraigMDickinson Corey Heitschmidt: x.com/HeitSolo Justin Eldon: x.com/justineldon7   Connect with us:  Website: readingbetweenthereels.podbean.com X: x.com/ReadBtweenReels Facebook: facebook.com/ReadBtweenReels Email: ReadingBetweenReels@gmail.com SpeakPipe: speakpipe.com/ReadingBetweentheReels   You can also join our Facebook group. It’s a safe place to share your thoughts and discuss all things related to movies. You can find us at facebook.com/groups/readbtweenreels   Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hats, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you are interesting in advertising on this podcast, please go to: podbean.com/advertiseonRBR   The following music was used for this media project: Music: "Neon Fury" by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/12190-neon-fury License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 
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6 months ago
1 hour 15 minutes 22 seconds

Reading Between the Reels: Film analysis with snark and heart
RBR #117: "Top 5 Remakes”
In this episode, we reveal our Top 5 Movie Remakes that lived up to or even surpassed the originals. From horror reimaginings to bold reinterpretations of beloved stories, we discuss what makes these films truly great. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on iTunes or Spotify.    Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hats, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you would like to connect with us, you can find us on:  X: x.com/ReadBtweenReels Facebook: facebook.com/ReadBtweenReels Email: ReadingBetweenReels@gmail.com SpeakPipe: speakpipe.com/ReadingBetweentheReels   You can also join our Facebook group. It’s a safe place to share your thoughts and discuss all things related to movies. You can find us at facebook.com/groups/readbtweenreels   If you are interesting in advertising on this podcast, please go to: podbean.com/advertiseonRBR   The following music was used for this media project: Music: "Neon Fury" by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/12190-neon-fury License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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7 months ago
1 hour 58 seconds

Reading Between the Reels: Film analysis with snark and heart
RBR #116: "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" (MARVEL before the MCU)
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer is a visually engaging but ultimately underwhelming sequel that struggles to elevate its superhero storytelling. As the 16th entry in our “Marvel before the MCU” series, the film introduces the enigmatic Silver Surfer and features impressive CGI, but is bogged down by a weak script, underdeveloped characters, and a lackluster portrayal of Galactus. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on iTunes or Spotify.    Join us for our live show on April 9th at 7:30 PST at: riverside.fm/studio/reading-between-the-reels   Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hats, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you would like to connect with us, you can find us on:  X: x.com/ReadBtweenReels Facebook: facebook.com/ReadBtweenReels Email: ReadingBetweenReels@gmail.com SpeakPipe: speakpipe.com/ReadingBetweentheReels   You can also join our Facebook group. It’s a safe place to share your thoughts and discuss all things related to movies. You can find us at facebook.com/groups/readbtweenreels   If you are interesting in advertising on this podcast, please go to: podbean.com/advertiseonRBR   The following music was used for this media project: Music: "Neon Fury" by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/12190-neon-fury License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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7 months ago
55 minutes 41 seconds

Reading Between the Reels: Film analysis with snark and heart
RBR #115: "Spider-Man 3" (MARVEL before the MCU)
Spider-Man 3 is the ambitious but overstuffed conclusion to Sam Raimi’s trilogy that struggles under the weight of too many villains and subplots. As the 15th entry in our “Marvel before the MCU” series, the film was a box office success but ultimately fell short of the high creative bar set by Spider-Man 2. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on iTunes or Spotify.    Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hats, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you would like to connect with us, you can find us on:  X: x.com/ReadBtweenReels Facebook: facebook.com/ReadBtweenReels Email: ReadingBetweenReels@gmail.com SpeakPipe: speakpipe.com/ReadingBetweentheReels   You can also join our Facebook group. It’s a safe place to share your thoughts and discuss all things related to movies. You can find us at facebook.com/groups/readbtweenreels   If you are interesting in advertising on this podcast, please go to: podbean.com/advertiseonRBR   The following music was used for this media project: Music: "Neon Fury" by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/12190-neon-fury License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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7 months ago
1 hour 12 minutes 33 seconds

Reading Between the Reels: Film analysis with snark and heart
RBR #114: "Ghost Rider" (MARVEL before the MCU)
Ghost Rider is an adaptation of the Marvel comic featuring Nicolas Cage as Johnny Blaze, a stunt motorcyclist who makes a deal with the devil and transforms into a fiery-skulled antihero. As the 14th entry in our “Marvel before the MCU” series, the film offers some entertaining action sequences and striking CGI effects.  ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on iTunes or Spotify.    Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hats, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you would like to connect with us, you can find us on:  X: x.com/ReadBtweenReels Facebook: facebook.com/ReadBtweenReels Email: ReadingBetweenReels@gmail.com SpeakPipe: speakpipe.com/ReadingBetweentheReels   You can also join our Facebook group. It’s a safe place to share your thoughts and discuss all things related to movies. You can find us at facebook.com/groups/readbtweenreels   If you are interesting in advertising on this podcast, please go to: podbean.com/advertiseonRBR   The following music was used for this media project: Music: "Neon Fury" by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/12190-neon-fury License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 
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8 months ago
44 minutes 1 second

Reading Between the Reels: Film analysis with snark and heart
RBR #113: "X-Men: The Last Stand" (MARVEL before the MCU)
X-Men: The Last Stand is the third installment in the X-Men film series. The 13th entry in our “Marvel before the MCU” series revolves around the discovery of a "cure" for mutation, while simultaneously exploring the rise of the Phoenix, an uncontrollable and immensely powerful alternate persona of Jean Grey. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on iTunes or Spotify.    Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hats, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you would like to connect with us, you can find us on:  X: x.com/ReadBtweenReels Facebook: facebook.com/ReadBtweenReels Email: ReadingBetweenReels@gmail.com SpeakPipe: speakpipe.com/ReadingBetweentheReels   You can also join our Facebook group. It’s a safe place to share your thoughts and discuss all things related to movies. You can find us at facebook.com/groups/readbtweenreels   If you are interesting in advertising on this podcast, please go to: podbean.com/advertiseonRBR   The following music was used for this media project: Music: "Neon Fury" by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/12190-neon-fury License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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8 months ago
1 hour

Reading Between the Reels: Film analysis with snark and heart
”Reading Between the Reels” dives deep into your favorite movies with sharp wit and genuine passion. We blend biting snark and heartfelt insights to uncover the hidden layers, flaws, and brilliance that make films unforgettable. If you love honest, fun, and slightly chaotic film talk, this is the podcast for you.