Episodes

  • 2024 Movie Year in Review
    Jan 27 2025

    In episode 63 of Reel Friends, Madison & Emily recap their divisive 2024 movie experiences with their favorite and least favorite films of the year. To recap: Emilia Perez was on Arrakis with my mom when she was researching spiders right before she died. Join us next episode for Interview with a Vampire & Other Serious Actors Having a Very Silly Time.

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    1 hr
  • Pan's Labyrinth & Other Stories About Kids That Aren't Really for Kids
    Jan 13 2025

    In episode 62 of Reel Friends, Emily & Madison chat ‘Pan's Labyrinth’ & other stories about kids that... aren't really for kids. Join them as they fawn (wink) over Guillermo Del Toro, review the film's fairy tale origin, and rage about Ophelia risking everything for a grape.

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • SHORT REEL: 2024 Oscar Picks
    Mar 8 2024

    Emily and Madison are back with a special Short Reel with their picks for the 96th Annual Academy Awards, aka their favorite day of the year. Join them as they choose what they think WILL win and what SHOULD win in this year's top categories *whispers* and why they don't care about 'Oppenheimer'. HAPPY VOTING, REEL FRIENDS!

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    36 mins
  • It Follows & Other Tales That Keep Us Up At Night
    Mar 4 2024

    In episode 60 of Reel Friends, Emily & Madison talk about movies that keep them up at night, starting with the 2014 film ‘It Follows’. Join them as they chat about the the film’s heavy 80s references, discuss the ‘Lost in Translation’ influence, and how they would attempt to defeat “It." Plus, join us next episode for ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ & Other Stories About Kids that Aren't Really for Kids.

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    56 mins
  • The Flinstones & Other Flawless Executions of Production Design
    Sep 4 2023

    In episode 59 of Reel Friends, Emily & Madison are pullin' up to the town of Bedrock with 'The Flinstones' & Other Flawless Executions of Production Design. Join them as they chat about the movie's hilarious use of props, their favorite examples of great production design, and their deep affection for Rick Moranis. Plus, join us next episode for 'It Follow' & Other Endings That Keep Us Up At Night.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Her & Other Unique Takes on AI
    Aug 7 2023

    In episode 58 of Reel Friends, Emily & Madison are chatting AI romance and villains with 2013's 'Her'. Join them as they chat about the movie's relevance to the SAG strikes, discuss the 'Lost in Translation' influence, and unpack Samantha and Theodore's unconventional romance. Plus, join us next week for 'The Flinstones' & Other Flawless Executions of Production Design.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Inglorious Basterds & Other Films The Rewrote History
    Jul 24 2023

    In episode 57 of Reel Friends, Emily & Madison trek into Tarantino territory with 'Inglorious Basterds'. Join them as they unpack the film's use of language as a narrative tool, chat about one of cinema's best villains, and definitely do not* play a round of FMK because that would be inappropriate. Plus, join us next episode for 'Her' & Other Unique Takes on AI.

    *they do

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind & Other Manic Pixie Dream Girls
    Jun 5 2023

    In episode 56 of Reel Friends, Emily and Madison unpack the manic pixie dream girl with 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.' Join them as they give the breakdown of how to spot the character trope, decide whether Clementine adheres to the definition, and why this film stands the test of time regardless. Plus, join us next episode for "Inglourious Basterds' and Other Films that Rewrite History.

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    1 hr and 17 mins