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 and Joe Parente every Monday & Thursday 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
58 episodes
'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
'10 Cloverfield Lane' And Standing Up For Yourself
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 2016 Sci-Fi Thriller '10 Cloverfield Lane' and how it teaches us about standing up for ourselves and never giving up. We explore some of our favorite momen...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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49:09
'Friendship' And The Complications Of Male Bonding
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2025 A24 Comedy 'Friendship' and how it teaches us that male friendships are reaaaaally complicated. We discuss some of our favorite laugh-out-loud moments...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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40:41
'The Hateful Eight' And What Trust Really Looks Like
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 2015 Tarantino release 'The Hateful Eight' and how it teaches us what trust really looks like. We divulge our own experiences with trust, breakdown h...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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44:10
'Thunderbolts*' And Not Allowing Your Darkness To Define You
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2025 marvel blockbuster film 'Thunderbolts' and how it teaches us that we can't allow our darkness to define us. We give our honset opinions on the movie, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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46:14
'Lady Bird' And Being Unapologetically You
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, director Ryan Vanderhei and actor Joe Parente discuss the 2017 indie charmer 'Lady Bird' and how it teaches us the value in being unapologetically you. They break down the elements of the film that make i...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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44:20
'The Accountant 2' And The Complexities Of Sibling Relationships
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 2025 popcorn flick "The Accountant 2" and how it teaches us that sibling relationships can be quite complicated. We reveal how we felt about the film, show...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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45:57
'Little Miss Sunshine' And The Difference Between Winners And Losers
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 2006 indie charmer 'Little Miss Sunshine'. They gush over how beautiful the film is, how much they personally relate to the idea of not wanting to be a los...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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42:30
'Sinners' And It's Ultimately Your Choice What You Let In
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2025 blockbuster film 'Sinners' written and directed by Ryan Coogler. We discuss some of our favorite elements from the film, explore a very poignant theme...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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48:56
'Training Day' And The Complexities Of Respect
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 2001 crime thriller 'Training Day' and how it teaches us just how much respect matters, both given and received. We discuss some crucial scenes from the fi...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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48:02
'Warfare' And Looking Out For One Another
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2025 war drama 'Warfare' and how it teaches us the value in looking out for one another. We discuss the elements in the film that support this theme, talk ...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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48:39
'Moonlight' And What Shapes Our Identity
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2016 Best Picture Winner 'Moonlight' and how it teaches us that there are many different things in life that contribute to making us who we are. We dissect...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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43:32
'The Ballad Of Wallis Island' And Learning The Hard Way
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 2025 indie charmer 'The Ballad Of Wallis Island' and how it teaches us that sometimes we are stubborn in life and have to learn the hard way. We explore so...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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44:57
'Batman Begins' And How Fear Can Positively Impact Us
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 2006 comic book thriller 'Batman Begins' and how it teaches us that nightmares and fear are not always a bad thing. In fact, they can be tools used to help...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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45:12
'Adolescence' And Identifying Who's Responsible For A Crime
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2025 Netflix Limited Series 'Adolescence' and how it teaches us that when a crime occurs, especially one committed by a child, that there are often multipl...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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46:48
‘Up’ And The Consequences Of Tunnel Vision
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2009 Pixar Animated film 'Up' and how it teaches us that there can be some serious consequences to tunnel vision. We discuss 3 vital characters from the mo...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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45:04
'The Alto Knights' And How A Shared Past Doesn't Make You Friends
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame host Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 2025 mob film 'The Alto Knights' and how it teaches us that just because you share a past with someone, doesn't mean you're friends. We try our best to take ...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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44:21
'Fight Club' And Discovering What Makes You Feel Alive
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 1999 cult hit 'Fight Club' and how it teaches us how to find what is inside of us that makes us feel alive. We break down a couple of scenes from the film ...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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44:07
'Black Bag' And The Relationship Between Lying And Loyalty
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2025 spy thriller 'Black Bag' and how it teaches us that the line between lying and loyalty can sometimes be blurred. We get transparent about our thoughts...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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41:31
'Blow' And The Desperation That Money Creates
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2001 crime drama 'Blow' and how it teaches us that money has a way of creating desperation. We go over some specific scenes in the film that reinforce this...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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45:32
'Mickey 17' And The Ethical Complications Of AI
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 2025 film 'Mickey 17' and how it teaches us that there are some ethical complications with the use of AI. We discuss some poignant scenes from the film, sh...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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48:20
'American History X' And The Impact That A Role Model Can Have
On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 1998 cult classic film 'American History X'. Joe and Ryan each discuss role models that have impacted them in their own lives, break down some of the most ...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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42:59