Reel Rock

Reel Rock

Pass the popcorn. Show’s about to start. Andy King is a punk-rocker turned dad-rocker, and once a month he goes to the late-night double-feature picture show...about Rock N Roll. Then he tells us a story about it, using some droll North Carolina wit. Like one of your favorite movies, Reel Rock is funny, poignant...sometimes edgy and thought-provoking. Gives you something to talk about later. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.

Episodes

April 19, 2023 23 mins
The Rock n Roll Reverend Andy King takes a look at Pink Floyd’s The Wall, the 1982 film starring the Live Aid guy. We will be looking at this film in-depth, so consider this your spoiler warning. You can purchase the film from Amazon or Vudu, or you can borrow it from your stoner friend and then come back for the lesson. As always, we will be answering your questions such as: Is there anybody in there? Is there anyone home? And by ...
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The Rock N Roll Reverand Andy King is back and rolling in The Dirt. Join the Rev as he dissects this film available only on Netflix.  Some of the questions we will be answering are … Why are we talking about Pat Boone? Is this film just a sitcom trope? Is it really the dirt? All this and more on this episode Trigger Warnings - Sexual Assault and Racism.  Watch Nikki Sixx be terrible human here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9Sw_...
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Hell’s Bells: The Dangers Of Rock & Roll The greatest rock film podcast is back with an exploration of anti-rock films of the 80’s and 90’s. No need to worry about spoilers this time as we’ll be focused more on anti-rock sentiment and the effects it had on society. Can rock and roll and faith coexist? Will rock and roll lead to Satanism? Lots of surprises this episode, including our first ever return guest! Check out the film here!...
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February 22, 2019 25 mins
GIVE S.O.B. A CHANCE! The Rock & Roll Reverend Andy King is back and will be looking at Springsteen On Broadway, the 2018 concert performance available only on Netflix. I will be looking at various points of the film, so please consider this your spoiler warning. Go watch the film … now… then come back for our discussion. You can view the film here - https://www.netflix.com/title/80232329 Some of the questions we will be answering ...
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December 28, 2018 35 mins
The Rock N Roll Reverend Andy King returns on a mission from God! In this episode we take a look at the 1980 film, The Blues Brothers, directed by John Landis, starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, and featuring more amazing musical cameos than you can shake a harmonica at. Some of the questions we will be answering today are: How much cocaine did Belushi do? Did Aretha Franklin single-handedly kill disco? Go Aretha! And finally: ...
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November 12, 2018 22 mins
The ONLY film podcast that matters is BACK as The Rock N Roll Reverend takes a look at Bohemian Rhapsody the 2018 film currently in theatres. Some of the questions we will be answering are:Is Malek as good as they’re saying?What crawled up Borat’s ass?Is this real life, or just fantasy?All this and more included on this episode! What a value! Drop us a note at reelrockpodcast@gmail.com. Visit us at http://www.rocknrollarchaeology.c...
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September 24, 2018 26 mins
Reel Rock returns to skewer the 1978 “film” KISS Meets The Phantom of the Park. Starring the band KISS. The Rock and Roll Reverend gets real weird with it, but like always, some of your questions will be answered such as … Who is responsible for this?!Is Ace Frehley an African American dude?Will our fearless Reverend be going to jail for the events of this episode? All this, plus Reel Rock tries to get a slice of that sweet True Cr...
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July 4, 2018 36 mins
Reel Rock takes you to the School Of Rock … as we review, rate, and celebrate the 2003 Richard Linklater film of the same name. As always, SPOILERS AHEAD!!!! Some of the questions we will be answering are … Would you let Jack Black teach your kids? What lengths would you go to for a Led Zeppelin song? What kind of mental gymnastics will Andy go through to attribute deep meaning to a children’s film? All this, plus a visit from our ...
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Reel Rock returns to take a look at the 2017 documentary “Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked The World” As always, various points of the film will be discussed so…spoilers ahead! Link Wray, Jessie Ed Davis, Jimi Hendrix, and Redbone will all be discussed plus many more…including Cher! (I don’t know why, either) Although Andy’s wit is fully on display, we will still be answering questions this episode, such as… Holy Crap, is Andy taking...
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April 27, 2018 31 mins
Reel Rock makes its triumphant return as we review, rate, and deconstruct the 2001 film, Rock Star, starring Mark Wahlberg. SPOILERS AHEAD! Some of the questions we will be answering on this episode: Who unleashed this hell upon the Earth and why? Is it supposed to be about Judas Priest? How can something age this terribly? All this plus a bonus “interview” with “Marky Mark” … Buy the movie here! https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Star-Ma...
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February 19, 2018 31 mins
Join us for a whirlwind of infotainment as host Andy King dissects the much aligned 1968 film, 'Head', starring the Monkees. Some of the questions answered are: Will Andy finally lose his mind with his insane theories? Are the Monkees secretly proto - punks? What’s the deal with all the innuendo? You can purchase the movie … https://www.amazon.com/Monkees-Head-Micky-Dolenz/dp/6305038694 Buy stuff, donate, view past episodes! http:...
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Join us in this episode of Reel Rock, where we get into 'SHOT! THE PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL MANTRA OF ROCK'. A recent documentary about famed rock photographer Mick Rock. The subtitle of this episode could be “How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Photography” Some of the questions we will be answering in this show:Who is Mick Rock?How did Andy NOT know who Mick Rock was?What does a modern day photographer think?Stream the movie here: ht...
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November 3, 2017 19 mins
A look back at the film career of Tom Petty. Host Andy King celebrates this recently departed rocker, who is 'Reel Rock Royalty' with a personal touch and still finds the answers to questions such as... Is it really a cameo if you are the character? Which Director admittedly owes his career to Tom Petty? Can Tom make a Jennifer Aniston romantic comedy enjoyable? Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollpodcast Buy Reel R...
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October 16, 2017 26 mins
Reel Rock is back … and I’m dying to take you away! Today’s selection is the 1967 Beatles movie 'The Magical Mystery Tour' - spoilers ahead! Have you ever wondered who was the eggman? Will my Aunt endure the same verbal abuse as Ringo’s Auntie? Can I find a travel agent cool enough to plan my own Magical Mystery Tour? Who was the damn walrus? All of these questions and more will be answered on this episode. You can buy the DVD here...
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In this episode of Reel Rock, we cover the 1978 “film” Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, starring Peter Frampton and the Bee Gees. Everything will be covered so please consider this your spoiler warning. Have you wondered who is to blame for this? Is the critical consensus justified? All of these questions and more will be answered in this show. Also, in this episode Andy makes history by doing a movie review from a Gentleman’...
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August 22, 2017 28 mins
In this episode of Reel Rock we will be digging into the 1991 Oliver Stone directed film, “The Doors”. Is everybody in...is everybody in? The review is about to begin. Some of the questions we will be answering: How does this film work as an introduction to the music of the Doors? Would Jim Morrison’s romantic prowess work on a millennial? Does Oliver Stone believe that the Doors are time travelers? What does Paula Abdul have to do...
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June 14, 2017 20 mins
In honor of the 50th anniversary of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” today we watch, rate, and celebrate The Beatles’ 1964 cinematic masterpiece “A Hard Day’s Night”,  the film that turned jukebox exploitation movies into an artform. Join us for some insights about the production, initial reception, and its lasting influence on cinema. Have you ever wondered what John Lennon wrote down as his hobby that made the reporter gas...
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