Reel Reviews Radio

Reel Review #35: “We had a couple of bimbos with… No. Actually they were, they were very nice girls. They reminded me a lot of you two. ” John Cassavetes can make a movie! Find out about one of Cassavetes best received “independent” films from the 60’s. This is the tragic story of a marriage falling apart. Do infidelity and alcohol fill the void of a loveless life? Find out in this powerful and engaging film – one certainly worth watching.

Direct download: Reel Reviews – Faces (18:29min 12.8MB)

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• John Cassavetes Five Films DVD at Amazon
• IMDB

Reel Review #34: “I’m not much on rear window ethics.” It is time to take a look at a classic from 1954. Easily one of the greatest films ever committed to celluloid. Rear Window is film where everything goes right. Wonderfully directed by Alfred Hitchcock, great performances by James Stewart and Grace Kelly with a terrific story. “A murderer would never parade his crime in front of an open window. ”

Direct download: Reel Reviews – Rear Window (19:48min 13.7MB)

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• Sponsored by – Calco Insurance Brokers & Agents Inc.
• Rear Window DVD at Amazon
• IMDB

Reel Review – Sideways Roundtable Discussion. As promised, I got together with the guys from Grape Radio for a great roundtable discussion of the film Sideways. We had a blast discussing the film and its impact on Merlot, Pinot Noir and the beautiful wine country of Santa Barbara, California.

Enter the Sideways DVD give away:
(Entry Period has ended.) Here’s your chance to get in on the action – Fox Searchlight Pictures provided us with 5 copies of the DVD to give away. To enter, click on the “Email entry for Sideways contest” in the right-hand column under Sideways DVD Contest. Note: Double your chance to win by also entering at Grape Radio. The contest expires April 14th, 2005. Thanks again to DVDtalk for all their help. While you are at it, you can help support the podcast by voting here thanks! Update: winners have been announced.

Direct download: Reel Reviews – Sideways (44:06min 20.3MB)

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• Sponsored by – Calco Insurance Brokers & Agents Inc.
• Sideways DVD at Amazon

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Reel Review #33: “Quaffable, but uh… far from transcendent. ” Yes, Miles is a bit of a wine snob, but this movie is not one to turn you nose up at. Sideways is one of the best reviewed and most recognized films of 2004, and deserves every bit of attention it received. Great writing and fantastic performances are combined for a “transcendent” movie going experience. It is time to take a look at Sideways. Also, listen for details on our Sideways giveaway courtesy of Fox Searchlight Films.

Direct download: Reel Reviews – Sideways (18:41min 12.9MB)

Links:

• Sponsored by – Calco Insurance Brokers & Agents Inc.
• Sideways DVD at Amazon
• IMDB