Explore every episode of the podcast Reel Crime: The Movie Sleuth Podcast
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| Reel Crime Episode 150: Academy Award Picks 2025 | 25 Feb 2025 | 01:13:49 | |
The Movie Sleuth's 2025 Oscar Picks are now live at Reel Crime!! Audio provided by audionautix.com | |||
| Episode 149: Fire Walk With Me: The David Lynch Legacy | 03 Feb 2025 | 01:01:42 | |
On this week's episode, we discuss David Lynch's legacy as an artist, film maker and musician. Audio provided by audionautix.com | |||
| Episode 139: Everything, Everywhere - Post Oscar Positivity | 20 Mar 2023 | 01:13:17 | |
On this week's episode: Chris, Michelle, and Andrew discuss the positivity of this year's Academy Awards!! From Ke Huy Quan's return to Michelle Yeoh's win to Brendan Fraser's amazing performance, we dig into the changes and way that the Oscars changed this year. This episode is sponsored by: Dawn of the Collectors and ProjectorScreen.com intro music provided by audionautix.com
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| Episode 51: Noxious Content: The Extreme Horror Genre | 18 May 2017 | 01:28:01 | |
This week's episode focuses on the most extreme horror movies, the ones that cross the line and feature the most disturbing scenes in cinema. Chris, Scott, Andrew, and Kirsten are featured on a show that made us all feel mentally ill.
find us at www.themoviesleuth.com follow us at www.facebook.com/themoviesleuth www.twitter.com/themoviesleuth www.instagram.com/themoviesleuth support us at www.patreon.com/themoviesleuth music provided by www.audionautix.com | |||
| Episode 50: We See Dead People - The Films of M. Night Shyamalan | 27 Apr 2017 | 01:24:50 | |
With the breaking news that M. Night Shyamalan is officially working on a sequel that will continue the comic book saga of Split and Unbreakable, we present the 50th episode of Reel Crime. Chris, Scott, Michelle, and H are featured this week.
Find us at www.themoviesleuth.com Follow us at www.facebook.com/themoviesleuth Follow us at www.twitter.com/themoviesleuth Support us at www.patreon.com/themoviesleuth Also follow us at www.instagram.com/themoviesleuth Music provided by www.audionautix.com
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| Episode 49: The Saw is Family - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Franchise | 20 Apr 2017 | 01:15:50 | |
On this week's episode, Chris, Scott, Andrew and Kirsten sit down to discuss the ins and outs of the Texas Chainsaw series. Find us at www.themoviesleuth.com Follow us at www.facebook.com/themoviesleuth Support us at www.patreon.com/themoviesleuth Also find us at www.twitter.com/themoviesleuth Music provided by www.audionautix.com Also follow us at www.instagram.com/themoviesleuth | |||
| Episode 48: Live Long and Prosper - The Star Trek Film Franchise | 11 Apr 2017 | 01:30:23 | |
Chris, Scott, Michelle and Heather sit down to talk about the original cast Star Trek movies and the four Next Generation film entries. Find us at www.themoviesleuth.com Support us at www.patreon.com/themoviesleuth Find us at www.facebook.com/themoviesleuth Also find us at www.twitter.com/themoviesleuth Music provided by www.audionautix.com Also find us at www.instagram.com/themoviesleuth
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| Episode 47: Bastards in a Basket: The Film Works of Paul Thomas Anderson | 16 Mar 2017 | 01:28:31 | |
On this week's episode of Reel Crime, we sit down to discuss at length the film works of master filmmaker, Paul Thomas Anderson. Chris, Scott, Michelle and Andrew break down each cinematic release by Mr. Anderson. Find us at www.themoviesleuth.com Music provided by www.audionautix.com Follow us at www.facebook.com/themoviesleuth Also follow us at www.instagram.com/themoviesleuth Also find us at www.twitter.com/themoviesleuth Support our podcast at www.patreon.com/themoviesleuth | |||
| Episode 46: Game Over, Man! A Tribute To The Career of Bill Paxton | 09 Mar 2017 | 01:08:54 | |
This week: Chris, Scott, Chris J., and Kirsten sit down to discuss the career of Bill Paxton at length. So kick back anf listen to us pay tribute to a great actor and all around awesome dude. May he rest in peace. Find us at www.themoviesleuth.com support us at www.patreon.com/themoviesleuth find us at www.instagram.com/themoviesleuth also find us at www.facebook.com/themoviesleuth find us at www.twitter.com/themoviesleuth music provided by www.audionautix.com
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| Episode 45: Justice! The DC Cinematic Universe and the Future of DC Animation | 01 Mar 2017 | 01:22:15 | |
JG, Heather, Michelle and special guest Ryan Burtney discuss the current state of the DC Cinematic Universe, streaming services, and the future of DC Animation.
follow us at www.facebook.com/themoviesleuth find us at www.themoviesleuth.com also follow us at www.instagram.com/themoviesleuth find us at www.twitter.com/themoviesleuth music provided by www.audionautix.com questions, comments, or concerns email us at chris@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com support Reel Crime and The Movie Sleuth at www.patreon.com/themoviesleuth | |||
| Episode 44: Reel Crime Is People!!! A Dystopian Podcast | 22 Feb 2017 | 01:24:47 | |
Chris, Scott, Michelle and Chris Jordan sit down and talk about dystopian films, their relevance to today's society and some of the best movies that define the genre.
Find us at www.themoviesleuth.com Follow us at www.facebook.com/themoviesleuth Also follow us at www.twitter.com/themoviesleuth and www.instagram.com/themoviesleuth support us at www.patreon.com/themoviesleuth questions, comments, or concerns email us at chris@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com music provided by www.audionautix.com
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| Episode 43: There Will Be Drama!!!: Period Pieces, What Makes Them Great, and The Best of the Genre | 16 Feb 2017 | 01:22:20 | |
This week: Chris, Scott, and Chris J. sit down to discuss what exactly makes a great period piece, the best films in the over extending category, and some of our favorites including the always excellent There Will Be Blood. check us out at www.themoviesleuth.com support us at www.patreon.com/themoviesleuth music provided by www.audionautix.com questions, comments or concerns, email chris@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com find us on instagram at www.instagram.com/themoviesleuth also find us at www.facebook.com/themoviesleuth
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| Episode 42: We Got Animated: A Show on The Best Animated TV Series | 07 Feb 2017 | 00:59:11 | |
Chris, Dana and Michelle sit down to talk about some of the best animated series to ever hit the small screen. You whizzed on the electric fence, didn't ya? Find us at www.themoviesleuth.com or www.spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com Questions, comments, concerns, or your lunch order: email chris@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com music provided by www.audionautix.com support us at www.patreon.com/themoviesleuth also find us at twitter.com/themoviesleuth or look us up on instagram as themoviesleuth
Don't forget to enter this month's Reel Crime giveaway: A copy of Yoga Hosers on blu-ray combo pack from MVD Publishing
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| Episode 138: Dawn of the Collectors: The Sequel | 20 Feb 2023 | 02:31:35 | |
After several years, Reel Crime returns to the Dawn of the Collectors show in St. Clair Shores, Mi for a talk on collectibles, toys, Hasbro, Star Wars, the DC film universe and more.
This show is sponsored by Dawn of the Collectors and Projectorscreen.com Intro music provided by audionautix.com
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| Episode 41: Xenomorphed !! We Bleed Acid - A Discussion on the Alien Franchise | 12 Jan 2017 | 01:37:40 | |
This week: Chris, Scott, Chris J, and Andrew all sit down for an extended episode that discusses the entire Alien Franchise at length.
find us at www.spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com or www.themoviesleuth.com also find us at www.twitter.com/themoviesleuth support us at www.patreon.com/themoviesleuth music provided by www.audionautix.com questions, comments, or concerns, email us at chris@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com | |||
| Episode 40: The Future Is Now!!! - The Big Franchise and Genre Films of 2017 | 05 Jan 2017 | 01:03:15 | |
This week, Chris, Scott, H, and Kirsten are talking the big genre and franchise films of 2017!!! The future is now!!!!
check us out at www.facebook.com/themoviesleuth support us at www.patreon.com/themoviesleuth find us at www.twitter.com/themoviesleuth questions, comments, or concerns, email us at chris@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com find us on the web at www.themoviesleuth.com or www.spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com | |||
| Episode 39: A Farewell To 2016: Carrie Fisher, Celebrity Deaths, Best Films, and Rogue One | 29 Dec 2016 | 01:23:39 | |
On this final episode of 2016, The Movie Sleuth crew bids farewell to a year that saw the deaths of numerous icons. We touch on some of the best films of the year, the death of Carrie Fisher, and our mixed reactions to Rogue One.
Chris, Scott, Michelle, and Andrew are featured. Find us at www.themoviesleuth.com questions, comments, or concerns, email us at Chris@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com audio provided by www.audionautix.com
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| Episode 38: Alien Abduction | 22 Dec 2016 | 01:17:16 | |
Chris, Scott, Andrew and H sit down to talk about the best films of the alien abduction genre.
find us at www.themoviesleuth.com music provided by www.audionautix.com questions, comments or concerns, email us at chris@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com
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| Episode 37: Rogue Squad - Star Wars and Rogue One | 14 Dec 2016 | 01:17:16 | |
This week, The Movie Sleuth crew goes rogue and talks about Star Wars as a decades long franchise, the release of Rogue One, and the history of the theatrical property. Chris G., Scott L. and Justin are featured on Episode 37.
music provided by www.audionautix.com find us at www.themoviesleuth.com questions, comments, or ideas: email us chris@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com
Support The Movie Sleuth and Reel Crime by visiting www.patreon.com/themoviesleuth | |||
| Episode 36: Erie Canal Theatre - wsg Joe Krause and Jeff Smyk | 08 Dec 2016 | 00:58:52 | |
After a brief hiatus, Reel Crime is back! This week we sit down with creator Joe Kraus and comic Jeff Smyk from Erie Canal Theatre to talk about their current projects, how they record their episodes, and what influences them to keep churning out great shows!
Check out Switchboard Infinity at www.eriecanaltheatre.bandcamp.com Find us at www.themoviesleuth.com music provided by www.audionautix.com questions, comments, concerns, or groceries you need us to pick up, email chris@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com | |||
| Episode 35: The Podcasting Dead - The Zombie Genre | 17 Nov 2016 | 01:18:02 | |
This week, the cast of The Movie Sleuth sits down to talk about the zombie genre, The Walking Dead, and everything undead. Chris, Scott, Chris J., and Michelle are featured on this week's episode
find us at www.themoviesleuth.com music provided by www.audionautix.com questions, comments or concerns, email us at editor@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com
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| Episode 34: Queer As We Wanna Be : LGBTQ Films and Entertainment | 09 Nov 2016 | 01:17:04 | |
On this week's episode of Reel Crime, we take a different spin and spend some time talking about how LGBTQ films have progressed and some of the best films or tv shows. Kirsten, Heather, Scott, and Chris break it down with a more politically engaging episode.
music provided by audionautix.com
check us out at www.themoviesleuth.com
questions,comments or concerns, email us at editor@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com
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| Episode 33: Undead Men's Night: Indie Horror, Short Films, Walking Dead Reactions, and Special Guest Dustin Hendrix | 27 Oct 2016 | 01:17:29 | |
This week Chris and Scott sit down with indie short filmmaker Dustin Hendrix to talk about the screening of his new short film at Horror Roulette. We dig deep into independent horror, what makes a good short film, and we discuss the season premiere of The Walking Dead.
check us out at www.themoviesleuth.com
comments or concerns, email us at editor@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com
music provided by www.audionautix.com
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| Episode 32: Halloween Special Edition: Mavens of Horror: Scream Queens, PSVR, and More. | 20 Oct 2016 | 01:19:30 | |
This week's episode centers on horror's best scream queens and we briefly discuss the release of the PSVR.
Chris, Scott, Michelle, and Kirsten are all on this episode of Reel Crime.
find us at www.themoviesleuth.com
music provided by www.audionautix.com
questions, comments, or concerns, email us editor@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com | |||
| Episode 137: Into The Infinity Pool - Brandon Cronenberg | 13 Feb 2023 | 01:07:55 | |
This week we're diving into the deep end as Chris, Michelle, and Andrew discuss Brandon Cronenberg's trio of films including Antiviral, Possessor, and Infinity Pool.
This episode is sponsored by ProjectorScreen.com and Dawn of the Collectors. Music is provided by Audionautix.com
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| Episode 31: Halloween Special Edition - Slashed - A Discussion on Slasher Films | 13 Oct 2016 | 01:16:46 | |
Chris, Scott, Justin, and Kirsten sit down to talk about the best of slasher films.
Find us at www.themoviesleuth.com
Music provided by www.audionautix.com
Questions, comments or concerns, email us at editor@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com | |||
| Episode 30: We Got Game - The Best and Worst of Video Game to Movie Adaptations | 06 Oct 2016 | 01:14:48 | |
This week, Chris G., Michelle, JG, Chris J. and Justin sit down to talk about the best, the so good they're bad, and the worst video game to movie translations.
Find us at www.themoviesleuth.com
music provided by: www.audionautix.com
questions or comments, email us at editor@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com
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| Episode 29: Nerds Of Steel: Cosplay, Fan Fiction, and Comic Conventions with Rowan Rayne | 14 Sep 2016 | 01:19:54 | |
Rowan Rayne joins us for Episode 29: Nerds of Steel. This week we're talking about Rowan's projects, cosplay, comic convention personalities, fan fiction, and more!
Find us at www.themoviesleuth.com
Find Rowan on facebook
Questions, comments, or concerns: email us at editor@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com
Music provided byaudionautix.com | |||
| Episode 28: Found Footage - The Blair Witch Legacy and The Best of the Genre | 07 Sep 2016 | 01:16:08 | |
This week, Chris, Scott, Andrew and H talk about how The Blair Witch Project started the found footage craze initially started by Cannibal Holocaust. We discuss the best and worst of the genre and the new sequel to The Blair Witch Project.
find us at www.themoviesleuth.com
music provided by www.audionautix.com
email us at chris@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com | |||
| Episode 27: A Novel Idea - Books To Movies and the Death of Gene Wilder | 31 Aug 2016 | 01:21:34 | |
This week: Chris, Scott, Heather, Michelle, and Kirsten sit down to talk about some of the best and worst novel to movie translations. We also touch on the death of comedic film icon Gene Wilder.
Find us at: www.themoviesleuth.com
Questions, comments, or concerns: email us chris@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com
Music provided by: www.audionautix.com | |||
| Episode 26: Flopped - Celebrity Breakdowns and Big Budget Flops | 24 Aug 2016 | 01:15:36 | |
This week we're discussing the personal breakdowns of actors like Mel Gibson and Johnny Depp and how their personal demons have affected their professional careers. Also, we're talking about this summer's big budget flops and why they're happening.
find us at www.themoviesleuth.com
questions or concerns, email us at chris@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com
music provided by www.audionautix.com
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| Episode 25: Internet Suicide: Rabid Fandom and Suicide Squad | 10 Aug 2016 | 01:30:38 | |
This week we're talking about the release of Suicide Squad, our reactions to the film, rabid internet fandom, and how it's sliding off the rails.
find us at www.themoviesleuth.com
music provided bywww.audionautix.com
questions, comments, or concerns: email us at chris@spoilerfreemovisleuth.com | |||
| Episode 24: Cromwell Green: SDCC Trailers, Comics, Comic Book Movies, wsg Michael Wooley and Jessica Kobe from Melted Wax Publishing | 27 Jul 2016 | 01:11:09 | |
This week we're talking to Michael Wooley and Jessica Kobe about their independent comic, Cromwell Green. We talk SDCC trailers, comic book movies and more!!!
audio provided by audionautix.com
find us at www.themoviesleuth.com
check out Cromwell Green on FB | |||
| Episode 23: Stranger Things: A Discussion on Special Effects and Visuals | 20 Jul 2016 | 01:26:31 | |
This week we touch on the new Netflix series, Stranger Things and we discuss special effects, our favorite visuals, and more.
Chris, Scott, Michelle, and Andrew
find us at www.themoviesleuth.com
music provided by www.audionautix.com | |||
| Episode 22: Came Back Haunted: Haunting Movies, The Paranormal, And Ghostly Talk | 13 Jul 2016 | 01:18:08 | |
The Movie Sleuth cast sits down to talk about haunting movies, the paranormal, and Scott waxes on his Ghostly Talk experiences. On this episode, we adopt a new format including current news, blu-ray releases, and more. If you've never checked us out, let us know what you think of the new way we're doing things!
Chris George, Scott Lambert, Chris Jordan, and Heather Contreras.
Find us at www.themoviesleuth.com
Music provided by: www.audionautix.com
Questions, comments, or concerns, email us: chris@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com | |||
| Episode 136: The Art Life - The Film Works of David Lynch | 06 Feb 2023 | 01:19:58 | |
On this week's episode of Reel Crime, we're talking about the film works of David Lynch.
This episode is sponsored by ProjectorScreen.com and Dawn of the Collectors. Intro music provided by audionautix.com | |||
| Episode 21: Music, Videos, Internet Fame, Rock Stars Turned Actors, and the Batman v Superman Ultimate Edition wsg Yorg Kerasiotis from DeathSex Records and FlashClash | 29 Jun 2016 | 01:30:06 | |
Chris, Scott, Jesse, Heather, and our special guest Yorg sit down to talk about various topics including music videos, musical artistry, the BvS ultimate cut, and rock stars turned actor.
Find us at www.themoviesleuth.com
Questions or comments email us at chris@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com
Music provided by www.audionautix.com
Check out DeathSexRecords on facebook | |||
| Episode 20: Sex On Screen - The Death of Anton Yelchin, The Advancement of On Screen Sexuality, and The Future of Sex As Entertainment | 22 Jun 2016 | 01:10:40 | |
Chris, Scott, Kirsten and Andrew fly off the cuff with an epic episode that covers onscreen sexuality, where sex as entertainment is heading, and the untimely death of Anton Yelchin.
This episode is sponsored byknfilters.com
Find us at www.themoviesleuth.com
Follow us at www.facebook.com/themoviesleuth
Music provided bywww.audionautix.com
Questions, comments or concerns, contact us at: chris@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com
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| Episode 19: Villains!!! - A Discussion on The Best Cinematic Villains and Why We Love To Love The Bad Guy | 15 Jun 2016 | 01:32:16 | |
This week's episode centers on the best movie villains, the actors that play them, and why we love to love the bad guy.
this week's episode is sponsored by: knfilters.com
find us at www.themoviesleuth.com
music provided by audionautix.com
email us at chris@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com | |||
| Episode 18: Rated X-Men - Social Justice War - Rose McGowan vs. X-Men Apocalypse, Sexism, And More | 08 Jun 2016 | 01:08:01 | |
On this week's episode, The Movie Sleuth cast: Chris, Scott, Michelle and Blake, talk internet social justice warriors, Rose McGowan's battle against a banner, sexism, and more.
music provided by www.audionautix.com
find us at www.themoviesleuth.com
this episode is sponsored by KNFILTERS.com | |||
| Episode 17: The Nerf Herder, Motor City Comic Con, and Collectibles | 25 May 2016 | 01:05:09 | |
On this week's episode we're talking to Chris Burnell from The Nerf Herder about subscription boxes, collectibles, and experiences at Motor City Comic Con.
Find us at: www.themoviesleuth.com
Visit: www.thenerfherderblog.com
Questions or comments: chris@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com
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| Episode 16: Horror Franchises, Alien, and Aaron from Voyag3r | 18 May 2016 | 01:31:36 | |
On this week's episode, we discuss the best and worst of horror film franchises, horror in general, and the state of the Alien franchise with special guest Aaron Greene from Voyag3r.
audio provided by: audionautix
episode sponsored by: knfilters.com
find us at: www.themoviesleuth.com
questions or concerns email: chris@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com
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| Episode 15: Captain America: Civil War and Comedy | 11 May 2016 | 01:27:09 | |
This week, The Movie Sleuth crew is talking about Captain America: Civil War and the state of modern comedy.
This episode is brought to you by:Knfilters.com
Music provided by: audionautix.com
Find us at: www.themoviesleuth.com
questions or concerns: email us at chris@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com | |||
| Episode 14: Cosplay, Fan Films, Female Comic Heroes, and BAM! Magazine wsg Terrell Culbert | 04 May 2016 | 01:34:17 | |
Terrell Culbert sits down with The Movie Sleuth crew to talk his fan film projects, crowdfunding for his latest issue of the fan mag BAM! and the role female comic book heroes should be playing in today's cinematic world.
Find Terrell's Kickstarter @ BAM!
This episode of Reel Crime was brought to you by KNFILTERS.COM
Music provided by AUDIONAUTIX.COM
Find us @ www.themoviesleuth.com
questions or concerns, contact us at chris@spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com
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| Episode 13: Dawn of the Collectors | 23 Apr 2016 | 00:55:24 | |
Chris and Scott venture out to the comic and toy show, Dawn of the Collectors: Comics On The Lake II and talk about the value of toys and collectibles and the positive vibes at these shows.
music provided by audionautix.com
sponsored by www.knfilters.com
find us at www.themoviesleuth.com
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| Episode 12: Ghost In The Shell Casting Decisions and Studio Meddling | 20 Apr 2016 | 01:22:51 | |
This week we're talking about the decision to cast Scarlett in Ghost in the Shell and how studio meddling has a negative impact on the movies we see.
music provided by audionautix.com
episode sponsored by: knfilters.com | |||
| Episode 135: We’ll Swallow Your Soul: The Evil Dead Franchise | 30 Jan 2023 | 01:19:38 | |
On this week's show, we're talking about the Evil Dead franchise!!! Check it out!!! This episode is sponsored by Dawn of the Collectors and ProjectorScreen.com Intro music by audionautix.com | |||
| Episode 11: Critics On Critics - How The Internet Has Changed Film Criticism | 13 Apr 2016 | 01:27:30 | |
On this episode, we talk about how film criticism has been revolutionized in the age of the internet. From keyboard warriors, to opinionated bloggers, to skewed Rotten Tomatoes scores, and IMDB trolls, we break down how technology has changed the way we criticize films and review films.
Music provided by www.audionautix.com
This episode is sponsored by knfilters.com
Find us @www.themoviesleuth.com | |||
| Episode 10: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice | 25 Mar 2016 | 01:11:58 | |
The Movie Sleuth cast sits down to discuss our early thoughts on Batman v Superman and Zack Snyder's handling of the film. On this episode we touch on the divisive opinions on the film, rabid negativity, and fanboy hate, and our reactions to the ultimate meeting of the DC Trinity.
music provided by www.audionautix.com
find us at www.themoviesleuth.com
This episode of Reel Crime was brought to you by knfilters.com | |||
| Episode 9: Underrated!! Criminally Neglected Movies and The State of Science Fiction | 16 Mar 2016 | 01:26:14 | |
The Movie Sleuth cast sits down to discuss movies that are underrated by general audiences, the modern state of science fiction, and more.
music provided by audionautix.com
find us at www.themoviesleuth.com | |||