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The self improvement podcast for lovers of film and TV! Our favorite fictional movies and tv shows can teach us valuable life lessons. Join Ryan Vanderhei, Joe Parente, and Heidi Roodvoets weekly as they explore the newest and most popular movies and shows and how the lessons they teach us can be applied to our own lives.
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SPOILERS! In this film breakdown we take a look at the 2025 dramatic tragedy film 'Hamnet' and how it beautifully presents nature's magical contradiction to us in a masterfully palpable way by the supremely talented Chloe Zhao led by her two lead actors Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal.
In this episode we break down and discuss the 2025 indie film ‘If I Had Legs I'd Kick You’, the incredibly moving acting performance from Rose Byrne, and how watching someone say and do things that you feel you can't, is a very cathartic experience, which in this film, had to do with motherhood.
On this episode of beyond the frame, hosts Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 2026 horror film '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' and how it teaches us about the importance, and sometimes danger, of belief systems in society.
In this episode of Beyond the Frame, the hosts discuss the 2025 Brazillian entry for the academy awards: 'The Secret Agent'. They break down the unique techniques used by the director to bring this 70's story to life, and explore the theme of corruption and how it is handled in the film.
The 2025 Netflix film Jay Kelly boasts a star-studded cast featuring George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Riley Keough, and Billy Crudup, just to name a few. This powerhouse cast is quite fitting, as the film is about actors, specifically the charming and flawed Jay Kelly, played by George Clooney. Ryan and Joe praise the acting and heartfelt humor of the film, ending the episode discussing the art of acting and the challenges of being self-reflective when you may not like the you staring back.
Join us as we discuss the 2025 Norwegian comedy drama 'Sentimental Value' starring Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and Elle Fanning. This film is directed by Joachim Trier, whose previous film, The Worst Person in the World, was nominated for Best Original Screenplay and Best International Feature at the 94th Academy Awards. Joe and Ryan gush about this film and why it is their favorite film of 2025. We round out the episode by discussing the oh-so-meaty topi...
In this episode, we discuss the 2025 indie thriller 'Die My Love' starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson. This film, directed by Lynne Ramsay, is based on the 2012 novel Die, My Love by Ariana Harwicz, and it premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Ryan shares the three reasons why he believes leading lady Jennifer Lawrence is getting so much Oscar buzz for her portrayal of Grace, a young mother battling postpartum depression with very little help from her distant husband Jackson...
In this episode, we discuss the 2025 foreign language film 'It Was Just an Accident'. This film is directed by Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi and was this year's Palme d'Or winner at the Cannes Film Festival. Panahi made this film in secret without authorization from the Iranian government. Some of the film's content is based on his own experiences and those of his fellow inmates he met while imprisoned in Evin Prison in Tehran. We round out our discussion by breaking down the penultimate sce...
In this episode we give our movie review of the 2025 hidden gem 'Steve' out now on Netflix. The film stars an extraordinary cast led by Cillian Murphy, Jay Lycurgo, Simbi Ajikawo, and Emily Watson. It is based on the 2023 novella written by author Max Porter. It is a heartwarming story about love, passion, commitment, mental health, and so much more. We break down the film's cinematography, production design, performances, music, and storytelling. And we round out our discussion by breaking d...
In this episode, we discuss the 2025 Disney film Tron: Ares directed by Joachim Rønning (Bourne Identity) and starring Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, and Jeff Bridges. We break down the film's thematic message of legacy, and how it is both a source of motivation and a weight for characters Eve Kim (Greta Lee) and Julian Dillinger (Evan Peters). Hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Heidi Roodvoets discuss if they feel a sense of legacy in their own lives and how that affects the way they live. Do you...
In this episode, we discuss the 2025 Apple TV film The Lost Bus directed by Paul Greengrass (Bourne Identity) and starring Matthew McConaughey, America Ferrera, and Yul Vasquez. We break down the important thematic messaging in the movie of altruism, and how lead characters Kevin McKay and Mary Ludwig put the lives of 22 children above themselves. If the world had more people like Kevin and Mary, it would be a MUCH better place. Would you consider yourself an altruistic person?
In this episode of Beyond the Frame, hosts Joe, Ryan, and Heidi, discuss the 2025 A24 indie film 'The Smashing Machine' directed by Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Emily Blunt, and Ryan Bader. We give our honest reviews, reactions, and thoughts on the performances and craftsmanship of the film. We also break down the theme of what it really means to have someone's back and how that is expressed in the movie.
A film analysis and movie breakdown of the 2012 film 'The Master'. In this episode we explore the question the master asks us: Is it possible to live life without a master? Paul Thomas Anderson's magnum opus is an extraordinary cinematic achievement that explores human struggle, belief, cultism, and so much more.
In this episode we give our unfiltered movie review and movie reaction to the 2025 film One Battle After Another directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Chase Infiniti, Benicio del Toro, and Teyana Taylor.
A reaction and review of the 2025 romantic comedy movie A Big Bold Beautiful Journey directed by Kogonada and starring Margot Robbie, Colin Farrell, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Is this what happens when you try to re create La La Land? Is this the worst rom com ever made? Gen Z and Gen X come together in this video to give their unfiltered take on the movie.
Review of the 2025 Blockbuster, Superhero movie Superman directed by James Gunn and starring David Corensweat, Rachael Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult. Hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente give their in depth analysis and official reviews of the film.
Review of the 2025 blockbuster movie Jurassic World Rebirth directed by Gareth Edwards and starring Scarlet Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey. Hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente give their in depth analysis and official reviews of the film.
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 2025 horror film 28 Years Later directed by Danny Boyle, written by Alex Garland, and starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes. They each give their unfiltered review of the movie, compare their letterboxd scores, learn some fun facts behind the filming, discuss how the theme of the loss of innocence is explored in the film and in their own lives, and give some killer recommendations....
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2025 blockbuster film 'F1 The Movie'. They each give their review, break down certain scenes and elements of the film, give an in depth analysis of the theme of finding common ground, go over some fun facts, and give some quick recommendations.
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