The Reel Round Table
At The Reel Round Table, we look for movies that were overlooked by the spotlights of Hollywood. Our host, Ash, looks into the past to find the movies that you should have watched but probably didn't. Movies that deserved a chance at glory but missed the boat. His co-hosts, Brodie and Chris, share their experiences with the film and let you know if they think it's worth a watch.
Ep. 17 - Miller's Crossing (1990)
This episode of The Reel Roundtable, I gave Brody and Chris a gangster film to watch, the Coen brothers' 1990 movie Miller's Crossing. The boys don't like westerns. Let's see if they like mobster movies. My name is Ash, and this is The Reel Roundtable.
Miller's Crossing (1990)
Ash - 8/9
Brodie - 7/9
Chris - 8/9
The next reviewed movie will be The NeverEnding Story (1984).
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Ep. 16 - Raising Arizona (1987)
On this episode of The Reel Roundtable, we will look at the first of two Coen Brothers’ movies in a back-to-back look at Raising Arizona and then Miller’s Crossing. In an outlandish tale of going to the extreme to create the traditional family released in 1987, Nicholas Cage and Holly Hunter bring a unique look at how opposites attract.
Raising Arizona (1987)
Ash - 9/9
Brodie - 6/9
Chris - 5/9
The next reviewed movie will be Miller's Crossing (1990).
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Ep. 15 - The Thing (1982)
This episode on The Real Roundtable, we discuss The Thing, the 1982 horror film by John Carpenter, starring Kurt Russell. Let's see which of us are sold out to this being a great film, and which of us are Chris.
The Thing (1982) at IMDB.
Ash - 8/9
Brodie - 6/9
Chris - 6/9
The next movie to be reviewed will be Raising Arizona (1987).
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Ep. 14 - Kung Fu Hustle (2004)
For the first time on The Real Roundtable, we are reviewing a movie we had all seen in the past. Also, it's our first foreign film. The movie? Kung Fu Hustle.
Roger Ebert wrote a review of this calling it like watching a Bugs Bunny cartoon. However, it's Kung Fu Hustle. Basically, it's all about Kung Fu!
Kung Fu Hustle on IMDB
Ash - 9/9
Brodie - 7/9
Chris - 5/9
The next movie in the crosshairs on The Reel Roundtable is The Thing (1982).
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Ep. 13 - Flight of the Navigator (1986)
This episode of The Real Roundtable, we're going to look at the 1986 movie, Flight of the Navigator. We're going to see if it holds up as a science fiction film for kids. I'm very curious to see whether Brody likes it, but especially if Chris likes it.
Flight of the Navigator at IMDB
Ash - 4/9
Brodie - 5/9
Chris - 4/9
The next movie in the crosshairs on The Reel Roundtable is Kung Fu Hustle (2004)
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Ep. 12 - 9 to 5 (1980)
9 to 5 was recommended by the Librarian. While it seems an odd choice for this group to review, they guys had lots of fun discussing this as well as bringing in a female perspective from the Librarian herself. Since Chris is always so picky, I hope you will listen to what he does like about this film and see if Brodie and Ash actually enjoy this picture.
9 to 5
Ash - 6/9
Brodie - 7/9
Chris - 6/9
Librarian - 8/9
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Ep. 11 - Army of Darkness (1992)
Army Of Darkness is a favorite movie of Ash. It completes the Evil Dead Series and that is where Bruce Campbell got his start. While Brodie had seen this, Chris had not. With tributes to Three Stooges, we are curious on where Chris will land on this movie.
Army Of Darkness
Ash - 8/9
Brodie - 7/9
Chris - 4/9
Next movie we will review will be 9 to 5 starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, and Dabney Coleman.
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Ep. 10 - Wild Bunch (1969)
Westerns have been around nearly since the beginning of Film. The Wild Bunch is considered one of the best of the best westerns. The Reel Round Table reviews The Wild Bunch to allow Chris and Brodie a chance to see why people love Westerns and what makes this one so different.
The Wild Bunch
Ash 9/9
Brodie 6/9
Chris 4/9
Next Movie to review will be Army of Darkness 1992 Starring Bruce Campbell
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Ep. 9 - Dreamscape (1984)
Ash saw this movie when he was a child and as a very young adult. He brought this to the others to see if it holds up as well as to look at the idea of it. Dreams are fascinating and watching a movie deal with dreams should be fascinating right? Well let’s see if it is!
Dreamscape at IMDB
Chris - 2/9
Brodie - 3/9
Ash - 5/9
The next movie reviewed will be Wild Bunch (1969)
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Ep. 8 - Tank Girl (1995)
This episode of the Reel Round Table we look at Tank Girl a movie that Ash had never seen. We also bring in "The Hippy" wife of Brodie. Brodie and The Hippy have always enjoyed this movie. The Hippy actually has one of the actual comics that this is based on. We shall see if Chris or Ash will love it as well.
Tank Girl at IMDB
Ash 1/9
Brodie 6/9
Chris 1/9
The Hippie 6/9
If you are reading this far, then you realize that two of us hated it...
Ep. 7 - Soldier (1998)
Our first recommended movie from listener Scott. On this podcast we take a break for the 80's and review our first 90's movie as well as our first pure action movie. Brodie and Chris had not seen nor heard of this movie.
Soldier starring Kurt Russell
Ash 6/9
Brodie 3/9
Chris 5/9
Ep. 6 - Adventures in Babysitting (1987)
This is one of Ash's favorite movies from when he was a child. Brodie also enjoyed this movie when he was younger.
Adventures in Babysitting at IMDB
19 Things about Adventures in Babysitting
Ash - 9/9
Brodie - 6/9
Chris - 5/9
The First 9/9 on the Podcast!
Ep. 5 - Innerspace (1987)
On this episode, Brodie and Ash both remember this being a terrific film as kids. Now as an adult does it still have the same fun feel? Meanwhile Chris is seeing it for the first time and we wonder if he will enjoy the special effects of this movie or if he will destroy them.
Innerspace at IMDB
Ash - 7/9
Brodie - 7/9
Chris - 6/9
Overall our group feels it is worth a watch.
Ash thinks it is worth seeing for Martin Short performance.
Ep. 4 - The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (2021)
The Librarian joins us on this episode as we introduce a newer movie that did not get much attention, but just like the girl next door in an 80's movie, this film is worth a look.
(Transparency alert) Ash chose this film because he thought it would be a good date night movie for Chris and Brodie to watch with their wives.
Map of Tiny Perfect Things at IMDB.
Ratings
Ash - 8/9
Brodie - 2/9
Chris - 6/9
Librarian - 7/9
Ash and Chris both feel...
Ep. 3 - Cloak & Dagger (1984)
Ash and Brodie introduce Chris to Cloak and Dagger.
Kid Spy movie where life and death are on the line, as well as a video game called Cloak and Dagger.
Cloak and Dagger at IMDB
Ratings for
Ash 8/9
Brodie 6/9
Chris 6/9
Because of our ratings, we agree it is a movie that you should watch.
Article Ash read about the problems with Cloak and Dagger on Gizmodo.
Ep. 2 - The Last Starfighter (1984)
The most Beautiful Trailer Park, a ton of crazy coincidences and a actor who is over the top all are part of Episode 2 of the REEL ROUND TABLE.
Ash and Brodie had both seen this in their childhood and their adulthood. Listen in and see the whole crew take it apart and at the same time hear their conviction on whether it is worth seeing this movie.
The Last Starfight at IMDB
Last Starfighter Documentary on making of the movie
Ash Review 7/9
Brodie Review 8/9
Chris Review 7/9
<...Ep. 1 - Three O'Clock High (1987)
Ash loved this movie about an average guy standing up to the new bully at school. Brodie and Chris are seeing it for the first time.
Synopsis from IMDB: A nerd gets himself in hot water with the new bully, a quiet bad boy who challenges him to fight on the grounds of their high school after the day's end.
Three O'Clock High IMDB Page
Three O'Clock High 25 year reunion
Ratings
Ash - 8/9
Brodie - 4/9
Chris - 3/9
