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Two brothers break down cinematic sequences in all things art and entertainment.
Formerly Reel Brothers.
Formerly Reel Brothers.
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Breaking the fourth wall has been a signature element of film, theater, and other forms of media for a long time and can be subtly used at key points to bring the audience back to reality. In this episode, Steven and Kevin discuss breaking the fourth wall and the uses of it in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, one of most iconic movies to use this element of film.
Join Steven and Kevin as they discuss and laugh about one of the most iconic, well known comedy films of all time, Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Kevin and Steven discuss how parallel narratives are used to evoke intense emotion in The Last of Us 2. There are spoilers so make sure to play the game first!
Kevin and Steven discuss The Mandalorian and how it excels at adding more depth to the Star Wars Galaxy! Warning: There are spoilers and Steven rants with peace and love. We hope you enjoy!
Kevin and Steven discuss how powerful the use of the songs 'Start a War' and 'About Today' by the National are in the 2011 film, Warrior!
1Kevin and Steven talk about the unique use of ghosts in The Haunting of Bly Manor.
In this episode Kevin and Steven talk about the hit indie video game Outer Wilds. They discuss how the use of repetition adds emotional impact to a beautiful story.
Kevin and Steven dive into A.I. in film. They mostly explore the use of A.I. in the film Ex Machina, directed and written by Alex Garland. Please watch Ex Machina before listening. There are spoilers.
Kevin and Steven discuss the use of the unreliable narrator in the brilliant TV series Mr. Robot. Spoilers ahead in this crazy episode where two brothers unreliably talk about the unreliable!
Kevin and Steven recommend stuff. Plus they talk about exercising and Steven loses followers by ranting about Social Media posts created by the film community.
Kevin and Steven talk about fight scenes in film that they really appreciate. So sit back, relax, take a chop to the throat, a kick to the gut, and listen to The Formula of Fighting!
Steven and Kevin give their recommendations for the week and talk a little bit about how they came up with / did a few of their past skits.
Steven and Kevin talk about the dregs of February and the amazing cinematography of the new blockbuster film, "1917", directed by Sam Mendes.
Kevin and Steven finally disagree about a film. Listen to these two brothers get in a semi argument about the film Uncut Gems! Thank you all for the support!
Kevin and Steven have a conversation about entertainment that they recommend and discuss Oscar nominations.
This is new for 2020. We're trying to release more content and just have a little more fun this year. We appreciate you all and hope you enjoy!
Steve and Kevin talk about how Star Wars (mostly the original trilogy, Episodes IV, V, and VI) changed how later movies were made and how they changed the film industry as a business.
Sources
https://thefederalist.com/2017/05/25/40-years-ago-star-wars-changed-movies-forever/
https://www.denofgeek.com/us/culture/star-wars/251879/star-wars-how-an-empty-box-became-a-must-have-item-in-1977
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_impact_of_Star_Wars
https://www.starwars.com/news/5-ways-star-wars-a-new-hope-changed-everything
https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/the-force-awakens-feature
Kevin and Steven dive into the madness of Robert Eggers', The Lighthouse. They weed through farts and drunken banter to find meaning in this wild film. Stare into the light and discover what's underneath The Lighthouse!
Steven and Kevin talk about the cinematography and analyze the story of Vince Gilligan's epilogue of Breaking Bad.
In this episode Kevin and Steven dive into the sixth episode of the Haunting of Hill House, Two Storms. They talk about why they think it is such a great piece of horror on it's own. Afterward they ramble a little about Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and Joker. Thanks for the support! Enjoy!
Steven and Kevin begin a new segment where they analyze blockbusters called Un-Building the Blockbuster. For this episode, they are dissecting the great Spielberg film, Saving Private Ryan, and discussing the deeper meaning and symbolism of each of the characters in it.
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