Trailer Rewind

JJ and Steve wrap up this season of Trailer Rewind with a powerful film. This is one of the few films that JJ doesn’t want to spoil. He and Steve both agree that you should avoid this trailer until after you have watched the film. Antebellum takes its time to tell its story, but JJ and Steve agree that the payoff is worth the wait.Why all the secrecy about a film that doesn’t have great reviews on Letterboxd or IMdB? Did Antebellum suffer from not having a theatrical release? How do you categorize and recommend a film that you can't say much about for fear of spoiling it? These are the questions they hope to answer on this season finale episode.Is this film for you? Within the first 15 minutes of this episode you will know whether you will push play, or keep scrolling.Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!Film SundriesLearn more about supporting Trailer Rewind and TruStory FM’s family of film podcasts through your own membership — visit TruStory FM.Watch this film: iTunes • Amazon • Hulu • YouTubeScript TranscriptOriginal theatrical trailerOriginal poster artworkFlickchartLetterboxd Build your own website (or one for your granny!) with SQUARESPACE. Try it today!Check out The Next Reel’s MERCH STORE!Visit our ORIGINALS PAGE to buy books, comics, plays, or other source material for the movies we've talked about on the show. By doing so, you get to find your next book to dig into and help us out in the process as a portion comes back our way. Enjoy!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s DISCORD channel!Here’s where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdSteveJJWe spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for?Become a Member here: $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!Or buy or rent movies we’ve discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

It would be a disservice to the film to just say that JJ and Steve are just checking a box with “If Beale Street Could Talk”. While both of them had it on their list of films to see in 2018 neither of them ever got around to seeing it until now. They can now check that box, but both of them agree that its a film not to be missed.This is a gorgeous film to look at. Its beauty combined with a simple and straightforward story makes this a deceptive film. Its relevant and topical without being confrontational. It’s a film you will want to watch with a friend because you may have a strong desire to talk about it.It’s a film that should be seen by more people. Is this film for you? Within the first 15 minutes of this episode you will know whether you will push play, or keep scrolling.Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!Film SundriesLearn more about supporting Trailer Rewind and TruStory FM’s family of film podcasts through your own membership — visit TruStory FM.Watch this film: iTunes • Amazon • Hulu • YouTubeScript TranscriptOriginal theatrical trailerOriginal poster artworkJames Baldwin: Later NovelsFlickchartLetterboxd Build your own website (or one for your granny!) with SQUARESPACE. Try it today!Check out The Next Reel’s MERCH STORE!Visit our ORIGINALS PAGE to buy books, comics, plays, or other source material for the movies we've talked about on the show. By doing so, you get to find your next book to dig into and help us out in the process as a portion comes back our way. Enjoy!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s DISCORD channel!Here’s where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdSteveJJWe spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for?Become a Member here: $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!Or buy or rent movies we’ve discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

JJ and Steve launch into the final trio of films for this season with 2018’s Skin.This is a tough film to recommend because it’s not entertainment, and it doesn’t feel right to call this story enjoyable. However, both JJ and Steve agree that there is something to be learned from stories like this. It is a film that is likely to start great conversations with friends. What draws young, lost boys to organizations like the Vinlanders Social Club? How can a sense of belonging to a family lead people to hateful acts of violence? Is it possible for people to ever leave their past behind them?While wrestling with reasons to recommend Skin JJ and Steve coin a new phrase to describe films like it. In retrospect it’s a category that fits many films they have discussed.Is this film for you? Within the first 15 minutes of this episode you will know whether you will push play, or keep scrolling.Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!Film SundriesLearn more about supporting Trailer Rewind and TruStory FM’s family of film podcasts through your own membership — visit TruStory FM.Watch this film: iTunes • AmazonOriginal theatrical trailerOriginal poster artworkFlickchartLetterboxd Build your own website (or one for your granny!) with SQUARESPACE. Try it today!Check out The Next Reel’s MERCH STORE!Visit our ORIGINALS PAGE to buy books, comics, plays, or other source material for the movies we've talked about on the show. By doing so, you get to find your next book to dig into and help us out in the process as a portion comes back our way. Enjoy!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s DISCORD channel!Here’s where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdSteveJJWe spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for?Become a Member here: $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!Or buy or rent movies we’ve discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

To close out the series of war films, Tommy joins JJ and Steve to discuss The Kill Team. Will this finally be a war film that is about war?The Kill Team is written and directed by Dan Krauss, who also directed the 2013 documentary The Kill Team, which is the basis for the 2019 film. JJ and Steve watched the documentary and bring their insights to the discussion. Both films tackle dark and disturbing subject matter and the gray ethical area that these films confront demand debate and discussion.While they won’t land on answers as to what is right, just, or good, JJ, Steve, and Tommy do have an engaging discussion. Is this film for you? Within the first 15 minutes of this episode you will know whether you will push play, or keep scrolling.Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!Film SundriesWatch this film: iTunes • AmazonOriginal theatrical trailerOriginal poster artworkThe Kill Team Original DocumentaryFlickchartLetterboxd Build your own website (or one for your granny!) with SQUARESPACE. Try it today!Check out The Next Reel’s MERCH STORE!Visit our ORIGINALS PAGE to buy books, comics, plays, or other source material for the movies we've talked about on the show. By doing so, you get to find your next book to dig into and help us out in the process as a portion comes back our way. Enjoy!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s DISCORD channel!Here’s where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdSteveJJWe spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for?Become a Member here: $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!Or buy or rent movies we’ve discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

During their seasons on Trailer Rewind JJ and Steve have seen a lot. But will it prepare them for The Yellow Birds? Have years of viewing violence numbed them to the atrocities and dehumanizing experience of war? Will they be the same when they come back from watching The Yellow Birds? Is the talented cast of Alden Ehrenreich, Tye Sheridan, Toni Collette, Jennifer Aniston, Jason Patric and Jack Huston able to hold this film together?Is this film for you? Within the first 15 minutes of this episode you will know whether you will push play, or keep scrolling.Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!Film SundriesThank you for supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast on Patreon!Watch this film: iTunes • AmazonScript TranscriptOriginal theatrical trailerOriginal poster artwork[Original Material][original]FlickchartLetterboxd Build your own website (or one for your granny!) with SQUARESPACE. Try it today!Check out The Next Reel’s MERCH STORE!Visit our ORIGINALS PAGE to buy books, comics, plays, or other source material for the movies we've talked about on the show. By doing so, you get to find your next book to dig into and help us out in the process as a portion comes back our way. Enjoy!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s DISCORD channel!Here’s where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdSteveJJWe spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for?Become a Member here: $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!Or buy or rent movies we’ve discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

John Cena and Aaron Taylor-Johnson are stuck at the wall, and together with Laith Nakli’s voice we have a film about relationships and the power of words — and weapons — to navigate war in The Wall. It’s an intimate film from director Doug Liman and writer Dwain Worrell that trucks in confusion, suspense, and facing a threat on the ground in a time of political uncertainty around the globe.Is this film for you? Within the first 15 minutes of this episode you will know whether you will push play, or keep scrolling.Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!Film SundriesThank you for supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast on Patreon!Watch this film: Amazon • iTunesScript TranscriptOriginal theatrical trailerOriginal poster artworkFlickchartLetterboxd Build your own website (or one for your granny!) with SQUARESPACE. Try it today!Check out The Next Reel’s MERCH STORE!Visit our ORIGINALS PAGE to buy books, comics, plays, or other source material for the movies we've talked about on the show. By doing so, you get to find your next book to dig into and help us out in the process as a portion comes back our way. Enjoy!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s DISCORD channel!Here’s where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdSteveJJWe spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for?Become a Member here: $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!Or buy or rent movies we’ve discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

The Book of Henry is not the film any of us expected. This is a film that splits audiences - including JJ, Steve and Tommy. JJ says it is at least 3 or 4 films. Special guest Tommy doesn’t rate it as much of a film. And Steve was thoroughly enjoying this YA story about a precocious 12 year old . . and then it took a turn.Is this film for you? Within the first 15 minutes of this episode you will know whether you will push play, or keep scrolling.Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!Film SundriesThank you for supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast on Patreon!Watch this film: iTunes • Amazon • Netflix • JustWatchScript TranscriptOriginal theatrical trailerOriginal poster artworkFlickchartLetterboxd Build your own website (or one for your granny!) with SQUARESPACE. Try it today!Check out The Next Reel’s MERCH STORE!Visit our ORIGINALS PAGE to buy books, comics, plays, or other source material for the movies we've talked about on the show. By doing so, you get to find your next book to dig into and help us out in the process as a portion comes back our way. Enjoy!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s DISCORD channel!Here’s where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdSteveJJWe spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for?Become a Member here: $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!Or buy or rent movies we’ve discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

Joanna Hogg’s 2019 film The Souvenir is based on her own experiences as a student filmmaker in the 1980s. This leads JJ and Steve to again ponder the question of whether such a personal story can be fully accessible to an audience. They are sharply divided on their ratings, but agree that this isn’t a film for everyone. Listen in to the episode to find out who they think this film is for.Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!Film SundriesWatch this film: iTunes • Amazon • JustWatchOriginal theatrical trailerOriginal poster artworkFlickchartLetterboxd Build your own website (or one for your granny!) with SQUARESPACE. Try it today!Check out The Next Reel’s MERCH STORE!Visit our ORIGINALS PAGE to buy books, comics, plays, or other source material for the movies we've talked about on the show. By doing so, you get to find your next book to dig into and help us out in the process as a portion comes back our way. Enjoy!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s DISCORD channel!Here’s where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdSteveJJWe spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for?Become a Member here: $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!Or buy or rent movies we’ve discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

JJ and Steve travel back to 1995. That time when landlines were ubiquitous and had yet surrendered to the internet, cell phones and texting. Although Landline is from 2017, it feels like a close relative to the mid-90s indie film scene that was bursting onto the festival circuit at the time.Landline has an amazing cast: Jenny Slate, Jay Duplass, John Turturro, Edie Falco, and a true standout performance from Abby Quinn. Unfortunately they are given a script that fails to commit to fully being a comedy or a tragedy. Instead it straddles the fence and never fully commits to either side and exists in that painful and awkward space between. JJ and Steve discuss the awkwardness of not knowing whether to grin or cringe, because laughing or crying would be too strong a reaction.Is this film for you? Within the first 15 minutes of this episode you will know whether you will push play, or keep scrolling.Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!Film SundriesThank you for supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast!Watch this film: JustWatchScript TranscriptOriginal theatrical trailerOriginal poster artworkFlickchartLetterboxd Build your own website (or one for your granny!) with SQUARESPACE. Try it today!Check out The Next Reel’s MERCH STORE!Visit our ORIGINALS PAGE to buy books, comics, plays, or other source material for the movies we've talked about on the show. By doing so, you get to find your next book to dig into and help us out in the process as a portion comes back our way. Enjoy!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s DISCORD channel!Here’s where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdSteveJJWe spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for?Become a Member here: $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!Or buy or rent movies we’ve discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

The Roads Not Taken is the third in a trio of films about taking care of an adult relative. JJ really struggled with it, in part due to his own experiences with similar situations. Steve, on the other hand, found his own way to make connections and sense out of it. Both agree that it’s a challenging film to watch. Writer/director Sally Potter put together a film that is very clearly a personal one. The question is whether it is intended to be oblique or if it is such a personal film that audiences aren’t expected to fully access the intent and meaning behind it.Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!Film SundriesThank you for supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast on Patreon!Watch this film: JustWatchScript TranscriptOriginal theatrical trailerOriginal poster artworkFlickchartLetterboxd Build your own website (or one for your granny!) with SQUARESPACE. Try it today!Check out The Next Reel’s MERCH STORE!Visit our ORIGINALS PAGE to buy books, comics, plays, or other source material for the movies we've talked about on the show. By doing so, you get to find your next book to dig into and help us out in the process as a portion comes back our way. Enjoy!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s DISCORD channel!Here’s where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdSteveJJWe spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for?Become a Member here: $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!Or buy or rent movies we’ve discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

The Endless treads into some creepy territory, so JJ brought in some backup. We are pleased to have Tommy join us for our discussion of this story of two brothers that escaped from a weird death cult. Is it a cult, or just a commune of people that like being off the grid? Is this a horror film or a sci-fi film? Can it be both?The Endless had a very limited and short theatrical run, so it’s likely that you haven’t even heard of it. It has bounced around on different streaming services over the past few years. It’s not always easy to find on a service that you are subscribed to, but JJ, Steve, and Tommy agree that this mindbending and weird story is one worth finding and watching.Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!Film SundriesThank you for supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast on Patreon!Watch this film: JustWatchScript TranscriptOriginal theatrical trailerOriginal poster artworkFlickchartLetterboxd Build your own website (or one for your granny!) with SQUARESPACE. Try it today!Check out The Next Reel’s MERCH STORE!Visit our ORIGINALS PAGE to buy books, comics, plays, or other source material for the movies we've talked about on the show. By doing so, you get to find your next book to dig into and help us out in the process as a portion comes back our way. Enjoy!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s DISCORD channel!Here’s where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdSteveJJWe spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for?Become a Member here: $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!Or buy or rent movies we’ve discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

When is a film that has scenes with Kirk and Spock not a Star Trek movie? Well . . . when it’s a film about a young woman writing an epic screenplay for a Star Trek contest. A lack of knowledge about or love for Star Trek shouldn’t be a barrier to watching Please Stand By.This is the second film adapted from a play on this season of Trailer Rewind. It’s also the second film this season to feature an atypical main character. The result is another enjoyable gem.Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!Film SundriesMore information about The Miracle ProjectWatch this film: JustWatchScript TranscriptOriginal theatrical trailerOriginal poster artworkFlickchartLetterboxd Build your own website (or one for your granny!) with SQUARESPACE. Try it today!Check out The Next Reel’s MERCH STORE!Visit our ORIGINALS PAGE to buy books, comics, plays, or other source material for the movies we've talked about on the show. By doing so, you get to find your next book to dig into and help us out in the process as a portion comes back our way. Enjoy!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s DISCORD channel!Here’s where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdSteveJJWe spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for?Become a Member here: $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!Or buy or rent movies we’ve discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

Steve has a 15-minute rule. You have got to give a film 15 minutes to prove itself. If after 15 minutes you can easily walk away, then do it. Don’t waste your time on a movie, if after 15 minutes you haven’t connected with the characters, or the story hasn’t drawn you in.Don’t worry. The Peanut Butter Falcon is not a bad movie. JJ and Steve agree that the beginning may not draw everyone in. Give it time. By the time the paths of our two main characters cross you will likely be invested in them enough to want to watch the rest of their journey.Is there magical realism woven into the end of this film? Possibly. Will kids want to carve watermelon helmets after watching this? Maybe. Is this a film that the whole family can watch together and enjoy? Steve and JJ disagree. Listen in to find out why.Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!Film SundriesThank you for supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast on Patreon!Watch this film: JustWatchScriptOriginal theatrical trailerOriginal poster artworkFlickchartLetterboxd Build your own website (or one for your granny!) with SQUARESPACE. Try it today!Check out The Next Reel’s MERCH STORE!Visit our ORIGINALS PAGE to buy books, comics, plays, or other source material for the movies we've talked about on the show. By doing so, you get to find your next book to dig into and help us out in the process as a portion comes back our way. Enjoy!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s DISCORD channel!Here’s where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdSteveJJWe spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for?Become a Member here: $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!Or buy or rent movies we’ve discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

JJ and Steve are joined by Tommy to make sense of the puzzle that is The Goldfinch. It’s not that the story is complex or difficult to decipher. It’s not that there’s a mystery to solve. It’s just that it is very challenging to describe why this film doesn’t work. Why does a Pulitzer Prize winning novel not translate to the big screen? Is there not enough, or is it too much? Is “beautiful disaster” the most appropriate description?Join JJ, Steve, and Tommy on their quest to solve this mystery because misery loves company.Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!Film SundriesThank you for supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast on Patreon!Watch this film: JustWatchScript TranscriptOriginal theatrical trailerOriginal poster artworkThe Goldfinch by Donna TarttFlickchartLetterboxd Build your own website (or one for your granny!) with SQUARESPACE. Try it today!Check out The Next Reel’s MERCH STORE!Visit our ORIGINALS PAGE to buy books, comics, plays, or other source material for the movies we've talked about on the show. By doing so, you get to find your next book to dig into and help us out in the process as a portion comes back our way. Enjoy!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s DISCORD channel!Here’s where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdSteveJJWe spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for?Become a Member here: $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!Or buy or rent movies we’ve discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

For some reason this film about building a 1000 mile underground fiber optic connection was also buried underground. In this story about an attempt to set a speed record in round trip communications JJ and Steve find that it’s the back half of the story where this film reveals its true intent.Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!Film SundriesThank you for supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast on Patreon!Watch this film: JustWatchScriptOriginal theatrical trailerOriginal poster artworkFlickchartLetterboxd Build your own website (or one for your granny!) with SQUARESPACE. Try it today!Check out The Next Reel’s MERCH STORE!Visit our ORIGINALS PAGE to buy books, comics, plays, or other source material for the movies we've talked about on the show. By doing so, you get to find your next book to dig into and help us out in the process as a portion comes back our way. Enjoy!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s DISCORD channel!Here’s where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdSteveJJWe spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for?Become a Member here: $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!Or buy or rent movies we’ve discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

One of Mark Twain’s famous aphorisms is: “A classic is something that everybody wants to have read and nobody wants to read.” For JJ and Steve the 1973 film Papillon very much fulfills that definition. Neither of them have seen the version starring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman, so don’t expect comparisons to that classic film. Instead JJ and Steve focus on their struggle with the 2017 version starring Charlie Hunnam and Rami Malek.When is a movie that features characters trying to break out of prison not a prison break movie? How can you watch a man earn his freedom and not feel elated? These are just a few of the questions that JJ and Steve dig into during their conversation about Papillon (2017).Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!Film SundriesThank you for supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast on Patreon!Watch this film: JustWatchScript TranscriptOriginal theatrical trailerOriginal poster artworkPapillon (1973)FlickchartLetterboxd Build your own website (or one for your granny!) with SQUARESPACE. Try it today!Check out The Next Reel’s MERCH STORE!Visit our ORIGINALS PAGE to buy books, comics, plays, or other source material for the movies we've talked about on the show. By doing so, you get to find your next book to dig into and help us out in the process as a portion comes back our way. Enjoy!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s DISCORD channel!Here’s where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdSteveJJWe spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for?Become a Member here: $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!Or buy or rent movies we’ve discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

This week JJ and Steve are joined by Ocean, from TNR’s Silver Linings podcast, to discuss Julius Onah’s 2019 film Luce. Adapted by JC Lee from his own play, this smartly written story that blends elements of a thriller, family drama, social commentary, and character study gives them plenty to discuss. This is also a film full of familiar faces and strong performances. Unfortunately its limited release prevented it from reaching audiences.It’s not easy to delve into this story without setting off some spoilers, so listen to the first few minutes of this episode to find out if this is a film for you.BONUS - parenting tips for teens included in this episode!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!Film SundriesThank you for supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast on Patreon!Watch this film: JustWatchOriginal theatrical trailerOriginal poster artworkLuce by J.C. LeeFlickchartLetterboxd Build your own website (or one for your granny!) with SQUARESPACE. Try it today!Check out The Next Reel’s MERCH STORE!Visit our ORIGINALS PAGE to buy books, comics, plays, or other source material for the movies we've talked about on the show. By doing so, you get to find your next book to dig into and help us out in the process as a portion comes back our way. Enjoy!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s DISCORD channel!Here’s where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdSteveJJWe spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for?Become a Member here: $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!Or buy or rent movies we’ve discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

The fact that Steve and JJ both enjoyed Michael Almereyda’s 2015 film Experimenter would lead you to believe that they would be inclined to enjoy his 2020 film TESLA. But anachronisms abound! Edison scrolling on a smartphone? Tesla karaoke? Just what is going on in this film?Steve and JJ debate the type of film this is. Is it a narrative? Is it a documentary? Is it a docu-narrative? Does a narrator telling us that an event we see portrayed in the film is “pretty surely not how it happened” allow us to question the veracity of everything we see? Who is singing karaoke, Nikola Tesla or Ethan Hawke? They may not agree on the answers, but what they do agree on is that this is a film that takes risks, even if trips over itself, stumbles, and struggles to tell a coherent story.Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!Film SundriesThank you for supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast on Patreon!Watch this film: JustWatchOriginal theatrical trailerOriginal poster artworkFlickchartLetterboxd Build your own website (or one for your granny!) with SQUARESPACE. Try it today!Check out The Next Reel’s MERCH STORE!Visit our ORIGINALS PAGE to buy books, comics, plays, or other source material for the movies we've talked about on the show. By doing so, you get to find your next book to dig into and help us out in the process as a portion comes back our way. Enjoy!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s DISCORD channel!Here’s where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdSteveJJWe spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for?Become a Member here: $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!Or buy or rent movies we’ve discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

Today one of our newest TNR voices, Ocean, takes a trip with Steve to meet The Last Black Man in San Francisco.They agree that this is a film that has a distinctive opening, but there’s a sharp difference of opinion at the heart of this episode. What does Steve see that Ocean doesn’t? Does Ocean have valid points, or is a certain amount of suspended disbelief necessary for all films? Find out what makes the last Trailer Rewind of 2020 a contentious one.Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!Film SundriesThank you for supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast on Patreon!Watch this film: iTunes • Amazon • YouTubeScript TranscriptOriginal theatrical trailerOriginal poster artworkFlickchartLetterboxd Build your own website (or one for your granny!) with SQUARESPACE. Try it today!Check out The Next Reel’s MERCH STORE!Visit our ORIGINALS PAGE to buy books, comics, plays, or other source material for the movies we've talked about on the show. By doing so, you get to find your next book to dig into and help us out in the process as a portion comes back our way. Enjoy!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s DISCORD channel!Here’s where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdSteveJJWe spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for?Become a Member here: $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!Or buy or rent movies we’ve discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

It’s a rare occasion when Steve and Andy have an in-depth conversation about a film. One thing you can be sure of is that they know how to pick them. For this Trailer Rewind Steve and Andy are traveling abroad for a suspenseful ride along with Chris, Gwada, and Stephane Ruiz in 2019’s Les Misérables.While this film hits some familiar notes in the gritty street cop genre, they both agree that the final act of this film raises it above other films and stands strong on its own. As they discuss the plot of the film they touch on the themes of the film and the larger statement being made. It’s a powerful film that left its mark on both of them.For completionists, Ladj Ly’s short film Les Misérables (2017) that was expanded into the feature film is available here.Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!Film SundriesSupport The shows of The Next Reel — Become a member today!Watch this film: AmazonOriginal theatrical trailerOriginal poster artworkFlickchartLetterboxd Build your own website (or one for your granny!) with SQUARESPACE. Try it today!Check out The Next Reel’s MERCH STORE!Visit our ORIGINALS PAGE to buy books, comics, plays, or other source material for the movies we've talked about on the show. By doing so, you get to find your next book to dig into and help us out in the process as a portion comes back our way. Enjoy!Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s DISCORD channel!Here’s where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdSteveJJWe spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for?Become a Member here: $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!Or buy or rent movies we’ve discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.