Beyond The Frame
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.
Episodes
79 episodes
'Jay Kelly' And the Risks of Self Reflection
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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49:14
'Sentimental Value" And What Makes a Great Work of Art
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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44:43
'Die My Love' And Knowing When It's Time to Let Go
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 Cann...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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49:45
'It Was Just an Accident' And What it Means to Truly Confess
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 wit...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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40:16
'Steve' And Giving When You're Already On Empty
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 aut...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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49:11
'Tron: Ares' And The Weight of Legacy
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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38:56
'The Lost Bus' And The Value Of Altruism In Society
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 alt...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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46:47
'The Smashing Machine' And What It Really Means To Have Someone's Back
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, re...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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51:15
'The Master' And Wondering If It's Possible To Live Life Without One
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 achiev...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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41:55
One Battle After Another And Finding Out What Really Motivates You
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.&nb...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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44:55
'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey' And Why You Can't Protect Yourself From Life
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 Lan...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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47:33
"Superman" And Choosing Between Who You Are & Who You're Told To Be | Ep 68
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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43:58
'Jurassic World Rebirth' And The Death Of The Film Industry | EP. 66
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 o...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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29:26
'28 Years Later' And The Loss Of Innocence | EP. 65
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 e...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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48:44
'F1 The Movie' And Finding Common Ground | EP. 64
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 the...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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45:47
'Portrait Of A Lady On Fire' (2019) And How Not All Love Is Meant To Last | EP. 63
Review of the 2019 french indie film Portrait of a Lady on fire directed by Celine Sciamma and starring Adele Haenel and Noemie Merlant. Hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss how it teaches us that not all love lasts, and that's ok...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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36:48
'My Summer Of Love" And Living In Reality Over Fantasy | EP. 62
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2004 indie film 'My Summer Of Love' and how it teaches us to live in reality, not fantasy. We explore some of our favorite scenes from the film, break down...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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42:07
'The Life Of Chuck' And Living Your Life To The Fullest | EP. 61
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2025 Stephen King adaptation 'The Life Of Chuck' and how it teaches us to make the most of the life that we have been given. We give our review of the film...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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45:02
'Call Me By Your Name' And Being More Compassionate With Others
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, kicking off our month of June discussing LGBTQ+ films, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente break down the 2017 indie film 'Call Me By Your Name' and how it teaches us how we can be more compassionate wit...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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44:27
'The Phoenician Scheme' And Redeeming Yourself
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2025 Wes Anderson film 'The Phoenician Scheme' and how it teaches us about personal redemption. We discuss some of our favorite moments from the film, have...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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42:11
'Locke' And Owning Up To Your Mistakes
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 2013 A24 indie film 'Locke' and how it teaches us that the best thing to do is take accountability for our actions. We revel over Tom Hardy's acting, break...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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48:24
'Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning' And The Ripple Effect Your Choices Have
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2025 popcorn flick and finale to the franchise 'Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning'. We specifically dive into how it teaches us that the choices we m...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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42:18
'The Breakfast Club' And Connecting With Those Different Than You
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente & Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 1985 all time classic 'The Breakfast Club' and how it teaches us that we have a lot more in common with other people than we realize. We explore some of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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51:14
'Hurry Up Tomorrow' And Being Honest With Yourself
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2025 experimental music film 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' and how it teaches us that sometimes the best thing we can do is be brutally honest with ourselves. We giv...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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51:52