Reel Issues

This week, Ryan gets Mikey up to speed on the Bucks blockbuster free-agent signing of Myles Turner. Then, they catch up on what they've been watching over the last two weeks including David Fincher's Panic Room and The Game. 

Then, they dive into their full review of Danny Boyle's newest entry into the 28 Days franchise: 28 Years Later. 

How did you feel about the newest Danny Boyle / Alex Garland joint?

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This week, Ryan and Mikey are back with a whole slew of new movies and television shows they've been watching. From Apple TV's The Studio and Stick to the Danny Boyle space film Sunshine, they dive deep. Plus, a bonus mini-review of the newest entry in the John Wick franchise, Ballerina.

Then, Mikey dives into a new topic idea in which he teaches Ryan about the Ana de Armas Yesterday lawsuit. Trust us, it's fascinating.

Let us know...

This week, Ryan and Mikey discuss the controversial season finale for HBO's The Last of Us as well as the finale to the Mission Impossible franchise: Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning.

Then, we look ahead to the 2025 summer blockbuster slate and decide on our top 5 most anticipated movies of the summer.

Let us know which we forgot, which you're most excited for, and reach out to reelissuespod@gmail.com to pitch an episode topic o...

This week, we got a big one! Ryan finally saw Sinners, Mikey saw Thunderbolts*, and both of us watched at least the first three arcs of Andor season 2.

Then, for the first time in the history of the podcast, the main topic takes up at least half of the episode. What is the best year for film in the 21st century? That's the question of the week. Have the blockbusters held up? Are the Best Picture nominees still held in high regard? ...

This week, Ryan and Mikey react to the monumental second episode of season 2 of The Last of Us and briefly touch on the hit Ryan Coogler film Sinners, as well as Alex Garland's gritty new war film Warfare.

Then, in honor of the NFL draft, Ryan and Mikey draft their favorite "late-round steal" movie performances. What actor, billed fourth or later in the credits, rises to the top and steals the show? Listen to hear our picks, and le...

In honor of NFL free agency activity, Ryan and Mikey propose potential trades that could improve past movies.

Would this director from movie A be a fair trade for these two actors from movie B? The boys discuss, proposing multiple trades that include Christopher Nolan, Gladiator 2, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantamania, and many more.

Let us know what trades you think could have improved some recent Hollywood hits or misses.

Thanks fo...

This week, Ryan and Mikey break down the updates to the DC Studios Film and Television slate and the recent news that Kathleen Kennedy is believed to be stepping down as president of LucasFilm at the end of 2025.

Then, the boys break down the biggest storylines heading into the 2025 Academy Awards. What nominees are locks to win, but more importantly, what nominees have the best odds to upset the favorites? Where should you (respon...

This week, in a truncated edition of the Reel Issues Podcast, Ryan and Mikey discuss one of the most boring Super Bowls in recent memory, including how few of the commercials are actually funny anymore.

Then, they get into what they have been watching and how Ryan can't bring himself to watch Invincible.

Come back next episode for the third edition of Betting the Oscars, where Ryan and Mikey will place bets on what films and stars ...

This week, Ryan and Mikey follow up last week's episode discussing their favorite projects from 2024 by looking ahead to their most anticipated movies and TV shows of 2025.

So many big shows are making their return, big-name directors are returning to theaters, the MCU hopes to make a comeback with three movies, including a new film with Marvel's first family: The Fantastic Four, and James Gunn's DC universe makes its film debut wi...

This week, Ryan and Mikey discuss everything they have been watching in the past few weeks, including what holiday classics they threw on during the Christmas season.

Then, the guys review the latest film from director Robert Eggers, Nosferatu. This chilling remake of the classic vampire film has made waves as one of the best horror movies of 2024, but what do our hosts think of it?

Finally, in a look back on the popular media of t...

This week, Ryan and Mikey catch up on all the Badger news from the NCAA transfer portal and preemptively celebrate the Bucks NBA Cup Title win. 

Believe it or not, the guys once again gush over the current season of Apple TV's Shrinking and everything else they've been watching before getting into the main meat of the episode: the most divisive movies in history.

Are these movies good? Are they bad? We're not sure. But what we do k...

This week, Ryan and Mikey go very in-depth on their favorite holidays and their favorite Thanksgiving dishes.

Then, they spend 20 minutes praising the incredible Apple TV+ series Shrinking. You'll laugh, you'll cry, if you haven't watched it, you better do it soon.

The main topic comes later this episode, and the guys discuss the most iconic living/working actors.

Who did we miss? Let us know in the comments.

Thanks for listening!

This week, Ryan and Mikey catch up on everything they've been watching, including Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Penguin, and the horror classic John Carpenter's The Thing.

Then, they get into the main topic of the episode, writing a horror movie. The guys pick a director, an actor to play the protagonist, and an actor to play the villain.

Who do you think would work well in horror that has yet to star in a horror film?