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The Prestige (2006) - Nolan's Best Hat Trick
Oct 12, 2025
1h 40m 17s
The Saint (1997): Val Kilmer’s Costume Party
Sep 25, 2025
1h 17m 53s
The Doors (1991) Jim Morrison Bio or Oliver Stone’s Acid-Fueled Fantasy?
Aug 4, 2025
1h 22m 26s
Top Secret! (1984) - Val Kilmer's first movie and ZAZ follow up to Airplane!
Jun 11, 2025
1h 27m 52s
Spider-Man 2 (2004): Doc Ock, Raimi, and Peak Superhero Cinema
May 23, 2025
1h 19m 33s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 10/12/25 |  The Prestige (2006) - Nolan's Best Hat Trick | Abra-cadabra! The Real DMC emerges from a puff of smoke and a field littered with top hats to dive deep into Christopher Nolan’s twisty tale of dueling magicians, The Prestige. Join Dave, Marcus, and Colin as they bicker like rival illusionists, debate Victorian mustache disguises, and wonder aloud if cloning yourself for a magic trick counts as murder (asking for a friend). There will be spoilers, there will be magic, and there will definitely be confusion about accent choices. Is Hugh Jackm... | 1h 40m 17s | ||||||
| 9/25/25 |  The Saint (1997): Val Kilmer’s Costume Party | In this episode, the Reel DMC crew tackles The Saint (1997), a movie that was supposed to make Val Kilmer the next James Bond but instead makes him look like a man who just discovered wigs on clearance. Directed by Philip Noyce, the film leans hard on Kilmer’s "master of disguises" schtick—though by disguises we mean "Val Kilmer in a mustache so ridiculous it could double as a prop in a high school play." And yet, the movie plays it straight. No wink, no irony, just Kilmer in leather pants sk... | 1h 17m 53s | ||||||
| 8/4/25 |  The Doors (1991) Jim Morrison Bio or Oliver Stone’s Acid-Fueled Fantasy? | In this episode, Dave, Marcus, and Colin dive into Oliver Stone's The Doors, and their verdict is a wild ride of praise, critique, and disbelief. The consensus? Val Kilmer absolutely nails the role of Jim Morrison. His performance is nothing short of electric—his singing, his stage presence, the whole package. But here's the rub: his portrayal of Morrison is so one-dimensional that at times, he feels more like a drunken jerk than the rock legend we all know and love. In fact, the guys agree t... | 1h 22m 26s | ||||||
| 6/11/25 |  Top Secret! (1984) - Val Kilmer's first movie and ZAZ follow up to Airplane! | The Reel DMC crew parachutes into the gloriously unhinged world of Top Secret!—the 1984 cult classic where Val Kilmer makes his film debut as a skeet-surfing, hip-swiveling Elvis-type who accidentally stumbles into World War II... or the Cold War... or something involving Nazis and NATO. Plot? Who needs one when you’ve got underwater bar fights and cows in combat boots? In this episode, Dave, Marcus, and Colin kick off a Val Kilmer retrospective (RIP to the legend) by debating his top perfor... | 1h 27m 52s | ||||||
| 5/23/25 |  Spider-Man 2 (2004): Doc Ock, Raimi, and Peak Superhero Cinema | Dave, Marcus, and Colin strap on their web-shooters and swing into the middle chapter of Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy — a film they all agree still soars. From jaw-dropping action to genuine character arcs, Spider-Man 2 delivers the superhero goods with style. The crew breaks down the film’s surprisingly emotional core, the razor-sharp effects that still hold up, and the perfect balance of humor and heart. Everyone's on board with the electric chemistry between Tobey Maguire and Kirst... | 1h 19m 33s | ||||||
| 4/24/25 |  Darkman (1990) Sam Raimi’s Superhero Origins | Dave, Colin, and Marcus step out of the shadows to dissect Darkman, Sam Raimi’s gloriously unhinged first stab at the superhero genre. Raimi’s signature style—whip pans, wild angles, and all—is on full display, and while Colin is all-in on the madness, Marcus and Dave are a little more reserved. The crew agrees: the make-up and practical effects are a gritty highlight, even if Liam Neeson’s melodramatic performance as the vengeful, disfigured scientist splits the room. Colin digs the tw... | 1h 19m 16s | ||||||
| 4/2/25 |  The Quick and the Dead (1995) - Sam Raimi's Kinetic Style Meets the Wild West | After a bumpy ride on the Paul Verhoeven train, Dave, Colin, and Marcus are eager to switch tracks and dive into a new series on director Sam Raimi. Kicking things off with The Quick and the Dead (1995), they revel in Raimi’s signature camera wizardry, vibrant characters, and loving homage to Sergio Leone’s spaghetti westerns. Sharon Stone shines as a steely gunslinger in the classic “man with no name” mold, while Russell Crowe delivers a gripping performance as Cort, a former killer seeking ... | 1h 22m 45s | ||||||
| 3/8/25 | Showgirls (1995) - Verhoeven's most infamous film. | Leave your inhibitions at the door... and maybe your good taste too! Dave, Marcus, and Colin close out their Paul Verhoeven series with Showgirls—the glitzy, trashy, unforgettable train wreck that is somehow both awful and mesmerizing. Colin sees the genius (or at least the guilty pleasure), Marcus wants to set it on fire, and Dave is stuck in the middle, trying to make sense of it all. Is Showgirls misunderstood satire or just a mess with tassels? Does anyone eat a burger normally in this m... | 1h 31m 09s | ||||||
| 2/21/25 | Robocop (1987) - Paul Verhoeven's First American Film | Dave, Marcus, and Colin take on RoboCop, Paul Verhoeven’s first American film—a brutal, satirical, and wildly entertaining sci-fi classic. Dave enjoys it a bit more than Colin and Marcus, but they all agree it’s got plenty to love. They break down the film’s sharp satire, striking visuals, and, of course, its signature over-the-top violence. Peter Weller’s precise, robotic physicality gets well-deserved praise, as does ED-209, the ultimate corporate murder machine—ruthless, imposing, and hil... | 1h 15m 02s | ||||||
| 1/28/25 | Basic Instinct (1992): An Artifact of the ‘90s or a True Classic? | Dave, Marcus, and Colin continue their journey through the films of director Paul Verhoeven. Colin makes the case for the film being one of Verhoeven’s best but Dave and Marcus are not convinced. Everybody agrees the famous interrogation leg crossing scene is iconic and that the film has some fun cheesiness. But while Colin finds the film still delivers on the eroticism, Dave thinks the sex scenes are tame and boring–and Marcus is somewhere in the middle. And although the film was noted to be... | 1h 19m 15s | ||||||
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| 12/23/24 |  Total Recall (1990) - A campy Paul Verhoeven fever dream or a masterpiece of sci-fi? | Dave, Marcus, and Colin discuss Paul Verhoeven's sci-fi classic Total Recall (1990). We all really enjoyed revisiting the sci-fi action movie and wonder is it that last great 80's action movie? Can anyone else play Quaid other than Arnold? And is it real or all in his mind? | 1h 27m 31s | ||||||
| 12/3/24 |  Blue Thunder (1983) A Good Film or a "Hot Mince Pie?" | Dave, Marcus and Colin rewatch a film from their youth and have a very different experience. What was once an an intense, dark action film has become--to adult eyes--flat out hilarious. The guys marvel at officer Lymangood’s juvenile horniness, love Murphy’s wise cracking antics, and all agree the “conspiracy” makes almost no sense whatsoever. And let's not forget the especially bizarre dialogue: what the hell does “a hot mince pie under each arm” actually mean? Don’t be a “JAFO.” Just tune i... | 1h 32m 49s | ||||||
| 5/11/24 |  Lifeforce (1985) - Tobe Hooper's Big Swing (And a Miss) | Dave, Marcus and Colin escape Mathtilda May’s entrancing beauty long enough to discuss Tobe Hooper’s ambitious $25 million Space Vampire sci-fi epic. While it fails to deliver a coherent storyline, believable characters, or any level of logic, it more than makes up for in chaotic entertainment. Dave fails to master Steve Railsback’s character name, Colin does his best impression of several characters, and Marcus thinks his friends must have seen a better film. The guys remain confused by….wel... | 1h 32m 50s | ||||||
| 10/31/23 |  Rob Zombie's Halloween II (2009): Is this technically even a HALLOWEEN movie? | After discussing Rob Zombie’s original Halloween remake, the guys decide to take a run at the sequel, Halloween II. Colin is having none of it, Marcus doesn’t want to live in Zombie’s world, and while Dave can appreciate some of what Zombie was attempting, everybody agrees the movie is generally unpleasant, extremely violent, and narratively bizarre. Nobody understands (or cares about) ghostly apparitions and white horses, and we’re all confused why EVERY PERSON in Haddonfield a disgusting hu... | 1h 33m 27s | ||||||
| 10/2/23 |  Alien (1979) - Ridley Scott craftsmanship and the start of the franchise | Dave, Marcus, and Colin discuss Ridley Scott's sci-fi masterpiece Alien, the birth of the franchise, the artistry of the sets, and Veronica Cartwright's fantastic terror performance. | 2h 03m 10s | ||||||
| 8/30/23 |  The Gray Man (2022): Are Netflix Original Films Actually Worth Watching? | The guys discuss the film, the state of modern action and Netflix original films. Everybody loves the action but finds the rest of the story threadbare. They discuss the effectiveness of both “moist” and “wet” teams, compare the film to a Chili’s chicken sandwich, marvel at the range and speed of mini-taxis, and debate the best 80’s bubblegum brands/flavors. Lots of praise for Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans, but they can’t agree on which fictional super-assassin would win in a fight between J... | 1h 36m 18s | ||||||
| 8/8/23 |  The Thing (1982) - John Carpenter's 80's horror masterpiece | The guys discuss the classic sci-fi horror film - arguably John Carpenter’s greatest film. Everybody marvels at Rob Bottin’s amazing practical effects, but Marcus doesn’t love all the gore. High praise for Kurt Russell, questions about flamethrower management, and Wilford Brimley gets REALLY excited dissecting Alien dogs. Grab a bottle of J&B scotch, and enjoy the ride! | 1h 43m 31s | ||||||
| 5/30/23 |  Prey (2022) and the Predator Franchise | After watching and enjoying Prey (2022) Dave, Marcus, and Colin dive deep into the Predator franchise discussing each of the movies. Spoiler alert: the first and last are the two best of the 6 movies. The original Predator starts at 13:21, Predator 2 starts at 41:02, Predator v. Alien at 51:19, Predator v. Alien: Requiem at 59:36, The Predator at 1:06:13 and rounding out the discussion the new movie Prey at 1:12:06. | 1h 56m 14s | ||||||
| 5/17/23 |  Close Encounters (1977) - Is it Really a Sci-Fi Masterpiece? | Dave, Colin and Marcus are back to tackle Steven Spielberg's follow-up to Jaws, the 1977 smash hit Close Encounters. Colin loves the film due to seeing it as a kid and listening to the John Williams soundtrack. Marcus is also a fan due to his own obsessive need to sculp things out of mashed potatoes. Dave has only ever seen the film twice and while he enjoys it, after watching it recently with his kids, he questions if it's truly a masterpiece (as in the "top 10 sci-fi films... | 1h 45m 27s | ||||||
| 12/9/22 |  Halloween Ends (2022) - Thoughts on the New Trilogy + "Michael Myers Sausage" | The guys discuss the final film in David Gordon Green’s new Halloween Trilogy, and the brief career of unsuccessful serial killer “Corey Myers.” Marcus struggles to pronounce “Haddonfield,” and Dave has a creative suggestion for how to best punish Michael Myers. Well, at lest they cleared up that Halloween Kills window bullshit….. | 1h 43m 49s | ||||||
| 8/15/22 |  Halloween Franchise, Michael Myers, and Halloween Ends Predictions (ft. guest Bill Tiller) | Dave and special guest Bill Tiller dive down the rabbit hole to discuss all things Michael Myers, the Halloween franchise, and predict how Halloween Ends will wrap up the David Gordon Green trilogy. Along the way, we discuss how each of us became interested in the franchise, the greatness of John Carpenter, why we believe the film series is so enduring, and why we obsess over it. Bill’s specific predictions for Halloween Ends start around the 1:26 mark. For those of you interested in ad... | 2h 05m 23s | ||||||
| 8/2/22 |  Rush (2013), plus F1 racing history | This week we cover the F1 racing movie Rush (2013) directed by Ron Howard featuring the great world championship battle between James Hunt and Niki Lauda, starring Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Bruhl. Colin and Marcus get the chance to talk Formula One and boy do they ever, they even occasionally discuss the movie. Buckle up and enjoy the pod! | 1h 44m 19s | ||||||
| 7/19/22 |  Donnie Darko (2001) - Mythology or Madness? | The guys discuss Richard Kelly’s first film – the cult classic Donnie Darko, staring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Drew Barrymore, and the late Patrick Swayze. Along the way, they debate the merits of ambiguity vs. a full explanation, Dave almost learns to pronounce “Cannes,” and everybody marvels at the fantastic hallway shot set to “Head Over Heels.” Everybody loves the soundtrack and thinks the Frank the Bunny costume is downright creepy. By the end of the episode it's cl... | 1h 45m 40s | ||||||
| 7/5/22 |  Looper (2012) | Dave, Marcus, and Colin grapple with the mechanics of time travel--and what their younger selves might think of their now selves--in Looper, Rian Johnson's mind bending sci-fi/film noir/western from 2012. Dave takes a Joseph Gordon-Levitt journey, and we debate if this is the last great performance by Bruce Willis. But one thing is certain: Jeff Daniels's Abe is a tired man who seems fed up with living in the past. | 1h 37m 05s | ||||||
| 6/14/22 |  Cloverfield (2008) | From the director of the new Batman, we revisit Matt Reeve's found footage monster movie Cloverfield (2008), produced by JJ Abrahms. We had't seen it in many years and enjoyed the rewatch. Poor Marlena. | 1h 27m 05s | ||||||
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