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Feels Over Reels and Pop Culture Appeal

Feels Over Reels and Pop Culture Appeal

By: Chris Farrell Matt Gastar Ron Newman
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  • Episode 46: Peacemaker (Ep 1,2,3)
    Sep 25 2025

    In this episode of Feels Over Reels, hosts Chris Farrell, Matt Gastar, and Ron Newman dive deep into the first three episodes of Peacemaker Season 2. They discuss the show’s relationship with the new rebooted DCEU, the confusion surrounding the timeline, and the concept of multidimensional crossovers. The hosts also speculate on plot developments, character arcs, and potential impacts on the broader DC Universe.

    00:14 Peacemaker Season 2 Overview

    01:09 Multidimensional Premise and Justice League Retcon

    03:20 Character Dynamics and Development

    13:18 Peacemaker's Family and Alternate Universes

    15:28 Multiverse Mechanics and Speculations

    19:30 Debating the Multiverse in Marvel and DC

    20:14 The Future of the DC Universe

    21:02 James Gunn's Influence on DC

    23:57 The Confusion Around Blue Beetle

    26:41 Speculations on Upcoming DC Characters

    34:08 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

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    33 mins
  • Episode 45: Weapons
    Sep 22 2025

    In this episode of Feels Over Reels, hosts Chris Farrell, Matt Gastar, and Ron Newman dive deep into the film 'Weapons' directed and written by Zach Craiger. The discussion covers box office statistics, casting changes due to production delays and strikes, general impressions without spoilers, and an in-depth examination of the film's plot, themes, and loose ends. They debate the symbolic interpretation of the film, such as its possible commentary on addiction, and compare it to Craiger's previous work, 'Barbarian'.

    00:00 Introduction and Hosts

    00:13 Movie Overview and Box Office

    01:15 Casting Changes and Trivia

    02:51 General Impressions

    04:19 Non-Spoiler Review

    09:40 Spoiler Discussion

    20:27 Speculations on the Prequel

    20:48 Non-Linear Storytelling

    21:27 Pacing and Plot Issues

    21:54 Symbolism and Themes

    23:10 Character Analysis and Theories

    26:16 Final Thoughts and Comparisons

    27:22 Humor and Memorable Moments

    35:35 Concluding Remarks and Plugs

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    37 mins
  • Episode 44: Fantastic Four (2025)
    Aug 5 2025

    In this episode of Feels Over Reels, hosts Chris Farrell, Matt Gastar, and Ron Newman dive into an in-depth review of the movie 'Fantastic Four (2025)'. The discussion begins with a non-spoiler overview, touching on the cast, budget, box office performance, Rotten Tomatoes scores, and general setup of the movie. The hosts then compare the new film to previous Fantastic Four movies, noting improvements and drawbacks. They comment on the movie’s pacing, action, special effects, and the performances of the cast, including Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby. Afterward, they transition to a spoiler-filled analysis, focusing on character arcs, plot twists, and thematic elements.

    00:00 Introduction and Hosts

    00:14 Fantastic Four (2025) Overview

    00:41 Box Office and Ratings

    01:18 Non-Spoiler Review

    02:28 Comparing to Previous Fantastic Four Movies

    04:20 Villains and Characters

    05:56 General Impressions and Comparisons

    10:01 Spoiler Discussion

    15:22 Funny Moments and Disappointments

    15:25 Blind Girl Chemistry

    16:14 Human Torch and Silver Surfer Dynamics

    16:53 Galactus and Celestials

    18:14 Silver Surfer's Sacrifice

    18:34 Moleman and Villains

    19:55 Reed Richards' Calculations

    20:38 Teleporting Earth Plan

    23:10 Galactus' Weaknesses

    27:03 Final Thoughts on the Movie

    28:18 Plugs and Recommendations

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    28 mins
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