Reel Connections

We share our favorite movies and explain the story behind how it became our favorite. Plus, we talk about our current binges and hidden gems.

REWIND - What I'm Watching, The Bears S2 06/17/2024

REWIND - What I'm Watching, The Bears S2 The third season of Hulu's hit 'The Bear' returns next week. Ahead of it, I am releasing our episode on the second season with Chris. But before it, I share some of the shows I'm watching: The Boys, Bridgerton, Clipped, Fantasma, Dark Matter and more. Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/31765633

227 - Hacks S3 06/10/2024

227 - Hacks S3 The third season of HBO Max's Emmy-winning comedy Hacks ends with a cliffhanger of a finale and yes we are getting a fourth season. This week, McKenzie joins the show to unpack the ending, the show's excellent writing, and where we'd like the show to go. Stick around towards the end for the special shoutout. Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/31641657

REWIND - Love and Basketball Hot Takes 06/03/2024

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REWIND - Who is the next Denzel Washington? 05/27/2024

REWIND - Who is the next Denzel Washington? Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/31445462

226 - Bridgerton S3 05/20/2024

226 - Bridgerton S3 The Netflix hit returns with the first part of the third season which focuses on Penelope Fetherington and Colin Bridgerton. Sonia returns to the show to discuss the show and bring her insights from the books. Make sure to stick around for the first post-credit scene. Often, after I stop recording my guest and I talk about whatever else - this time you get a piece of insight. Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/31376747

225 - What I'm Watching 05/13/2024

225 - What I'm Watching It's just us. This week, I talk about the current shows I'm watching. Plus, I'm hoping you're watching at least one of the same so we can talk about it. Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/31254567

224 - Baby Reindeer 05/06/2024

224 - Baby Reindeer This week, we're talking about one of the buzziest show of the year, Baby Reindeer. The show is about struggling comedian and barman Donny meets a lonely woman claiming to be a lawyer. He offers her a cup of tea on the house, and she's instantly obsessed. Sonia and I start with spoiler free talk about the show then we immediately start talking about the plot, theme and twist. Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/31124393

REWIND - Previewing next week's episode, Best Watches of 2023 04/29/2024

REWIND - Previewing next week's episode, Best Watches of 2023 This rewind episode starts with me sharing details of next week's show about Netflix's Baby Reindeer. Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/31024308

223 - Fallout 04/22/2024

223 - Fallout Prime Video is out with a show it hopes will be a hit for the streamer and if our opinion counts for anything, it will be. Belina joins the show to discuss the show based on a video game with the same name. "In a future, post-apocalyptic Los Angeles brought about by nuclear decimation, citizens must live in underground bunkers to protect themselves from radiation, mutants and bandits." Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/30925153

222 - What We're Watching: American Society of Magical Negros, Avatar, Traitors 04/15/2024

222 - What We're Watching: American Society of Magical Negros, Avatar, Traitors Edward returns to the pod to talk about what we're watching which includes how Edward feels about 'The American Society of Magical Negros,' Netflix's Avatar and more. Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/30818808

221 - Invincible 04/08/2024

221 - Invincible Prime Video's Invincible's second season wraps up as dramatic and emotional as the season. For the first time on the pod, one of my college roommate joins the pod to talk about it. Joel and I unpack the second season. Joel then breaks downs the portals Invincible went through from the Walking Dead call back to Fortnite. Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/30722483

220 - True Detectives: Night Country 04/01/2024

220 - True Detectives: Night Country I recorded this a few days after the finale however it was around the same time 'Love is Blind' had new episodes. I didn't want to drop it unceremonly on a Wednesday so I saved it for us to really honestly discuss the show and the critics. Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/30614118

219 - Quiet on Set: The Dark side of Kid TV 03/25/2024

219 - Quiet on Set: The Dark side of Kid TV “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” a four-part Max documentary shares the alleged toxic conditions for child actors and others at Nickelodeon during the height of its popularity. Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/30518763

218 - Love is Blind S6 (The Reunion) 03/18/2024

218 - Love is Blind S6 (The Reunion) We made it to the end. I have to say, I think this is the best reunion the series has ever had. Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/30409138

217 - Love is Blind S6 (Wedding Day) 03/11/2024

217 - Love is Blind S6 (Wedding Day) We need Ms. Rita on every season moving forward. Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/30310143

216 - Love is Blind S6 (10 and 11) 03/04/2024

216 - Love is Blind S6 (10 and 11) AD called Sarah Ann out but I don't think she got it. Clay still brings up cheating. While, Amy and Johnny are still likely the only ones to get married. Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/30211943

215 - Love is Blind S6 (7-9) 02/26/2024

215 - Love is Blind S6 (7-9) Carrie Underwood?! What is going on with this season of Netflix's Love is Blind? Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/30088913

214 - Love is Blind (1-6) 02/20/2024

214 - Love is Blind (1-6) We're back with a recap of the latest season of Netflix's Love is Blind. Lauriel returns to share her thoughts from eyelashes to oversexualization and of course the couples. She and I predict who we think 'say yes' and who never makes it down the aisle. Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/30026058

213 - What I'm Watching 02/19/2024

213 - What I'm Watching Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/30007908

212 - Mr. & Mrs. Smith 02/05/2024

212 - Mr. & Mrs. Smith Donald Glover and Maya Erskine star in the reimaging of the 2005 blockbuster of the same name. Not a remake because the show creators change things up into an interesting way. Tiffany joins the show to unpack the first seaon of the Prime Video. Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/29779403

211 - Griselda 01/29/2024

211 - Griselda Inspired by real events, this fictional dramatization shows Griselda Blanco's journey from Medellín to becoming "the Godmother" of Miami's drug empire. Tony returns to the show as we unpack Netflix's latest drug drama. We talk about if it works for us and if we want more. Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/29686213

210 - 2024 Oscar Nominations 01/24/2024

210 - 2024 Oscar Nominations This year's Oscar nominations are out! Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer leads the pack with 13 nominations. Poor Things next with 11 noms, Killers of the Flower Moon with 10, and box office giant Barbie snagged eight nominations but there are two big misses. Natalie joins the show to unpack the nominations for the major categories and talk about snubs, surprises, and give some predictions. Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/29622678

209 - Clouds 01/22/2024

209 - Clouds It's been a long time coming but we are back with favorite movies. And the return sees a guest I have wanted since the start of this show, my dear friend Rebecca. We talk about one of her favorite movies, "Clouds." I knew of the movie but never watched. I highly recommend watching it and a few docs surrounding Zach Sobiech. Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/29436778

208 - The Brothers Sun 01/15/2024

208 - The Brothers Sun My first binge of the year belongs to Netflix's "The Brothers Sun" staring Michelle Yeoh. Nichole from She's So Tuned in joins me this week to unpack the show. We start off with spoiler free thoughts then we discuss the themes openly. Then we wrap things up by talking about what we're watching (27:05) and get into how the streamers have signaled defeat against Netflix by putting their own shows on it. Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/29484603

207 - Letterboxd 2023 Review 01/08/2024

207 - Letterboxd 2023 Review Happy 2024! Starting the year by unpacking 2023 with my Letterboxd review but first we talk about the latest movie I watched and movies I can't stop thinking about it. I reveal also reveal the future of the podcast. Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/29377463

206 - Best Watches of 2023 12/25/2023

206 - Best Watches of 2023 Merry Christmas! Edward joins the show for the last episode of the year and we're talking about the best titles we watched this year. Remember, it doesn't necessarily new releases this year but it can be shows we watched for the first time this year. Surprinsgly, Edward and I don't have the same show on our list. Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/29177818

205 - Shows We Wish We Didn't Watch 12/18/2023

205 - Shows We Wish We Didn't Watch Sometimes you watch a show for several episodes or seasons and by the end you ask, why did I watch this? Courtney is back for this episode in jest, joke so please don't come for us. We start off with a massive hit show! Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/29114678

204 - The Morning Show 12/11/2023

204 - The Morning Show Edward is back on the show talking about Apple TV's The Morning Show. You might remember it was on his list of shows he was excited for. Before we unpack the drama, we talk about some news headlines streaming bundles, is this the future? (2:03) We talk about the trailer for Ava DuVernay's upcoming movie 'Origin' (7:43) and 'The Color Purple' (12:15). Then we unpack our thoughts on The Morning Show and if it is prestige TV (14:20). Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/28949813

203 - What We're Watching: Surviving Paradise, Upload, and Found 12/04/2023

203 - What We're Watching: Surviving Paradise, Upload, and Found This week's what we're watching is all over the place which gives those looking for something to watch options. We start by talking about Hulu's Black Cake then shift into Netflix's latest reality show, 'Surviving Paradise' (3:50). We touch on 'Squid Game: The Challenge' (8:35). Prime Video's top comedy show 'Upload' (17:20) feels like an under the radar show so we wanted to discuss the futuristic show. Then we wrap up by talking about our first broadcast show with 'Found' (34:00) on NBC. Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/28898598

REWIND - Degrassi: The Next Generation 11/27/2023

REWIND - Degrassi: The Next Generation I've said this before, Degrassi: The Next Generation played a pivotal role in my life. The show started my love for television. This week, we're looking back at an episode all about it from two years ago, in May 2021. Follow us on and on . /episode/index/show/reelconnections/id/28797113

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