Reel Review #24: “The life of a Repo Man is always intense.” This cult classic came out in 1984. Brought to us by Alex Cox who would later hit another home run with Sid and Nancy. Punk Rock, Aliens and Repo Men - what more could you ask for? These are […]
Archive for January, 2005
Leo Laporte had some nice things to say about the Podcast About The Podcast on his radio show. Check here.
Reel Reviews was featured in an article on the cover of the Business Section. (Text).
De Niro discusses a possible sequel to Taxi Driver. Via Dogmatic.
Reel Reviews - Cinephile Series #3
9 Comments Published January 27th, 2005 in Podcast, Reel Reviews and Cinephile Series.Reel Review #23: “Everyone gets everything he wants, I wanted a mission and for my sins they gave me one.” For the third edition of the Cinephile Series we examine Apocalypse Now. (Please remember, unlike the standard Reel Reviews, the Cinephile Series works on the assumption you have seen the film. Spoilers abound.) Easily […]
We are excited to announce that Reel Reviews - Films Worth Watching is now made available to listeners on DVD Talk Radio. DVD Talk is the largest DVD review and news site on the internet. In addition to their web, television and radio presence they have now added podcasting. With over 1.6 million […]
As mentioned in the update, I got hit with a nasty cold/flu that put me behind on getting out the Apocalypse Now Cinephile Series. Look for it later this week.
Reel Reviews update - audio is here.
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Podcast About The Podcast #2: (Note to regular listeners […]
Reel Reviews quick take - Friday Night Lights 
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Voting is up again at Podcast Alley. Not sure how I feel about the email requirement, but it is up.
Dave Slusher was kind enough to point out that Paris, Texas will be on FMC the evening of January 24. Great opportunitity to catch a fantasitic film. Link.
I have been working to help develop a new podcast on wine. It is now up! Come enjoy a glass with us at Grape Radio.
Reel Review #22: “I never killed anyone that didn’t deserve it.” This 2000 Australian film put Eric Bana on the map. Australia has been putting out some great films recently and Chopper is one that is at the top of the list. It is the story of Australia’s most famous criminal as well […]
Michael Butler (Rock and Roll Geek Show) adds a treat for Reel Reviews at the very end of this this podcast from Sweden. (mp3) Butler - you rock.
Tim Bourquin and his brother Emile (The Podcast Brothers) brought together a diverse group of podcasters for a dinner in Seattle. Doug Kaye, Eric Rice, Phil Torrone, Jake Ludington, Alex Williams, Rob Greenlee, Peter Yorke, myself and Chris Pirillo. I had a great time talking shop and making some new acquaintances. Pirillo put up […]
I received more complimentary email regarding the Paris, Texas Reel Review than any other. For a film that I enjoy so much, it is a great feeling to know that I have both reminded some and introduced others to this wonderful piece of cinema. Thank you. This is what it is all about!
Reel Reviews had a quick mention in The Kansas City Star today. (Registration req.)
I had a listener who’s iPodder client failed to download the last Reel Review. Has anyone else had this problem? The review in question is Paris, Texas. Thanks.
Reel Reviews quick take - Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle 
That “thumb” means OK. Lowbrow, but fun at times.
Reel Reviews, along with other podcasts, were featured in the Swiss newpaper Tages Anzeiger. Article and links. Thanks to Nicole Simon for the link.
Thanks to Drew Masters for pointing out that Once Upon A Time in The West can be had for $6.99 at Circuit City or at Amazon for a couple bucks more. Do yourself a favor - buy this movie. This is a steal on a classic film! Check out the Reel Review.
I took part in a Corante Eventlab Rountable discussion on the Challenges of Podcasting. You can hear Eric Rice, Alex Williams, Greg Narain and myself discuss some of the current challenges and opportunities in podcasting.
Reel Review #21: “I knew these people… These two people. They were in love with each other. The girl was… very young, about seventeen or eighteen, I guess. And the guy was… quite a bit older. He was kind of raggedy and wild. And she was very beautiful, you know?” A great Wim Wenders […]
Added Update #2 to the Podcast About The Podcast to include the NPR editing story.
NPR explains how they make “media sausage” out of their audio in Pulling Back the Curtain. You too can sound like NPR talent. Is this where podcasting is headed? Thanks to John for the link.
Reel Reviews quick take - Garden State
Dave Slusher rocks! “A weblogger that dismisses podcasting as inflicting tripe on the world is like someone dressed as Mr. Spock giving Dr. Who fans shit for being dorks.” Classic!
New Cinephile Series announced, lots of listener requests and a shutter happy photographer! Links: direct Mp3, DVD and The Apocalypse Now Book.
Had some nice folks from a local paper over today. Elsewhere we got a mention in the Fresno Bee.
Reel Review #20: “Wow, 20 Reel Reviews! Here is a film I had not planned on doing, but after watching it I had to share it with you. I am not a surfer but Stacy Peralta, the director, does a fantastic job of making the world of big wave surfers accessible. Yes, […]
Call in movie suggestions or comments and I’ll use them in a podcast I’m doing while some news folks are here on Thursday. (Done.) Call (206) 888-BLOG.
Reel Review #19: Sic transit gloria - glory fades. I figured we’d start off with a little Latin in honor of the first Reel Review for 2005 - Rushmore. This is another personal favorite that I often recommend. Rushmore is a film that you can always count on for a good time. […]
