Synopsis
A show where we mix an exuberant enthusiasm for movies and TV with not a lot of actual movie or TV knowledge
Episodes
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Hollywood Scuttlebutt - John Cena joins F&F9, Swamp Thing Canceled, E3 News
11/06/2019 Duration: 18minJoin us this week as we break down the latest Hollywood news and rumors including the John Cena joining the newest Fast and Furious sequel, new posters for Frozen II and Wonder Woman 1984, the collapse of the DC streaming service, and some rare video game news from this years E3.
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58 - 2019 Summer Movie Preview
05/06/2019 Duration: 59minJoin us this week as we run through the upcoming releases from June through August and break down the good, the bad, and the worse than Transformers. We're here to help guide you through this summer's full slate from this weeks X-Men conclusion, Danny Boyle's Beatles movie, the third iteration of Shaft, Quentin Tarantino 9th(or 10th) film, the outlandish fun of the Fast and Furious spin-off, and more!
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Hollywood Scuttlebutt - Old Town Rambo, Magic the Gathering the Anime, and Robert Pattinson as Batman
04/06/2019 Duration: 32minJoin us this week as we break down the latest Hollywood news and rumors including the new trailer for geriatric Rambo, Netflix's Magic the Gathering anime series helmed by the Russo brothers, and the mixed opinions on Twilight's Robert Pattinson being cast as the next Batman.
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57 - Game of Thrones Finale "The Iron Throne"
22/05/2019 Duration: 01h05minThis week we're breaking down the last episode in this grand, fantasy epic that has been a cultural fixture for the last decade. The reactions to the season as whole have been mixed but now that we've reached the conclusion, we'll guide you through the final episode: initial reactions, individual story resolutions, unresolved plot threads, and closing thoughts. Did it stick the landing? Could it have been done better? Tune in to find out!
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56 - Detective Pikachu
16/05/2019 Duration: 27minAnd you thought Benedict Cumberbatch was the world's cutest detective. This week we're diving into the first live-action Pokemon movie, Detective Pikachu. It's got fun, humor, mystery, and tons of adorable merchandising opportunities. Join 3 grown men who went to see a movie for children by themselves and just can't wait to tell you about it.
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Game of Thrones: Season 8, Ep 5 "The Bells"
15/05/2019 Duration: 35minOnly one more episode to go before Game of Thrones is over forever. But before we get to the final episode, we've got lots of feelings about "The Bells" and it's important that we yell about them on the internet. Join us for our spoiler-filled review and analysis of Episode 5 as we posit our last GoT theories and predictions before the bitter end.
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Hollywood Scuttlebutt - Watchmen Trailer, IT 2, and Suicide Squad Updates
14/05/2019 Duration: 14minJoin us this week as we break down the latest Hollywood news and rumors including the first trailer for HBO's Watchmen series based on the acclaimed graphic novel (and slightly less acclaimed film adaptation), the first look at IT: Chapter 2 with the grown-up Losers' Club, and casting updates on James Gunn's Suicide Squad.
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55 - Pokemon Cinematic Universe
09/05/2019 Duration: 46minIn anticipation of Detective Pikachu's release, we wanted to explore other possibilities in a Pokemon Cinematic Universe. Join us as we share our ideas and pitches for big screen Poke-adventures inspired by all the best moments from the games and a few from our troubled imaginations.
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Game of Thrones: Season 8, Episode 4
08/05/2019 Duration: 16minJoin us this week as we break down the latest episode of Game of Thrones. Following immediately after the Battle for Winterfell, there are many questions left to be answered: Who has the best claim to the Iron Throne? Will Tormund ever woo Brienne? Is this even a good show anymore? Tune in and find out!
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Hollywood Scuttlebutt - Spider-Man: Far From Home Trailer, Sonic the Horrifying Hedgehog, and Endgame's Monster Box Office
07/05/2019 Duration: 18minJoin us this week as we discuss the latest Hollywood news and rumors including the brand new, (spoiler-filled) Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer, the first look at the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie that can never be unseen, and updates on Avengers: Endgame breaking all kinds of box office records.
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54 - Endgame Fallout, What's Next For Marvel, and GoT "The Long Night"
02/05/2019 Duration: 01h02minAfter an absolutely unbelievable 1.2 BILLION dollar opening weekend, the world is still recovering from the aftermath of Avengers: Endgame and we here at Reel Phonies are here to shepherd you through it with more thoughts and insights on the film and a look at what comes next for the Marvel Universe both on the big and small screens. Also, we are gonna talk about Game of Thrones because we just absolutely have to.
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Hollywood Scuttlebutt - MIB: International, The Year of John Cena, Hobbs & Shaw Trailer
30/04/2019 Duration: 10minJoin us this week as we break down the latest Hollywood news and rumors including the new trailer for Men in Black: International starring Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson, another fun trailer for the Fast and Furious spin-off Hobbs and Shaw, and John Cena getting cast in everything.
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Game of Thrones: Season 8, Episode 2
27/04/2019 Duration: 20minJoin us this week as we break down the second episode from the final season of everyone's favorite morally-depraved, medieval fantasy series, Game of Thrones. We've got reactions, theories, and unease about that one scene. You know which one we're talking about.
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53 - Avengers: Endgame (!!!Spoilers!!!)
27/04/2019 Duration: 40minAt long last, Avengers: Endgame is finally here! We are bringing you our full, spoiler-filled reactions and impressions to this star-studded, Marvel blockbuster a decade in the making. Spoiler-Free: 00:00 - 13:00 Spoilers!: 13:00 - End
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Avengers: Endgame Review (Spoiler-Free!)
25/04/2019 Duration: 13minOne full year after "The Snap", we have finally reached the climax of this truly epic, 10-year, 22-movie Marvel journey, Avengers: Endgame. Join us for this special, spoiler-free premier episode for Endgame where we discuss our first impressions, reactions, and overall review of Avengers: Endgame without giving too much away.
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Bonus! - "Us" Analysis, Triple Frontier, Widows
23/04/2019 Duration: 53minThis week, in place of our usual Hollywood Scuttlebutt, we're bringing you a whole host of movie reviews, analysis, and nit-picky complaints. We'll break down the symbols and metaphors in Jordan Peele's "Us", take a look at Netflix's crime thriller/testosterone celebration Triple Frontier, discuss Steve McQueen's most recent female-driven heist movie Widows, and more!
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52 - Game of Thrones: Season 8 (Reactions, Analysis, Predictions)
18/04/2019 Duration: 55minAfter almost 2 full years, it's finally back! One more excursion into Westeros before we finally learn who wins the Game of Thrones and we here at Reel Phonies have got you covered. We'll hit you with some recap of where our favorite characters are coming into this season, reactions and analysis of episode 1, some outstanding prophecies that HAVE to be resolved this season, and our theories on who is gonna survive to the end.
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Hollywood Scuttlebutt - Lion King Trailer, Disney+, and Star Wars Episode IX (And Other Star Wars Celebration News)
16/04/2019 Duration: 30minJoin us this week as we break down the latest Hollywood news and rumors including the trailer for Jon Favreau's new Lion King, the fresh details on Disney's exciting new streaming service, Disney+, and a deep dive into this past week's Star Wars celebration, including news on an upcoming video game, 2 TV shows, and the first reveal of Episode IX.
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51 - Shazam!
11/04/2019 Duration: 39minShazam! This week we are reviewing our second Captain Marvel movie in three weeks. But this one has wizards! It's a fun action-comedy that combines the plot of beloved, body-switching classic Big with orphans and superpowers. We'll delve into the convoluted history of the Captain Marvel/Shazam copyright, hit some highlights and lowlights of the film, and determine whether it is better or worse than the most mediocre movie ever made, Michael Bay's Transformers.
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Hollywood Scuttlebutt - Suicide Squad Update, Akira and Cowboy Bebop Casting, Joker Trailer
09/04/2019 Duration: 21minJoin us this week as we break down the latest Hollywood news and rumors including Idris Elba's new role in the upcoming Suicide Squad movie, casting news for the live-action adaptations of Akira and Cowboy Bebop, and our first look at Todd Phillip's Joker movie.