Reels of Cinema
Whether you're a casual movie watcher or a devoted cinephile, there will always be reels of film to unspool for you to find exactly what you are looking for. This show will bring it all to you! From plot setups to behind-the-scenes fun facts, from listener polls and interactive trivia questions to entertainment news and movie-themed food and drink recipes, Reels of Cinema is your go-to for all things movie-related!
Episodes
72 episodes
Episode 72: 2026's Burnin' down the House with special return guest, filmmaker Tommy Jay Dwyer
Previous guest filmmaker Tommy Jay Dwyer returns to talk about his new documentary feature Burnin' down the House. It explores the living conditions and infrastructure of Massachusetts firehouses, as well as the health effects on the f...
Episode 71: 2025's Local Area Network with special guest, filmmaker Glenn Garrabrant
In this episode, filmmaker Glenn Garrabrant joins me to discuss his superb independent dramatic feature Local Area Network, the story of a group of millennials who rally in support of their friend who has attempted suicide. It is a tas...
Episode 70: 2003's School of Rock/2006's Tenacious D: Pick of Destiny with special guest D.C. of The Full Circle Podcast
It's a Jack Black double bill with School of Rock and Tenacious D: Pick of Destiny! D.C. of The Full Circle Podcast guests for a look at two of Black's most prominent comedy feature films. Plus, poll results, entertainment new...
Episode 69: interview with special guest, filmmaker and actor Sean Michael Gloria
An actor, a writer, a director, a producer, and an editor all combined into one creative mind ... that is this episode's special guest, Sean Michael Gloria. His acting credits alone are wide and varied, ranging from guest spots on shows like
Episode 68: 2025's Unremarkable with special guest, filmmaker and actor Xavier Coy
Aussie Xavier Coy, an award-winning writer, director, and actor for film, TV, and live theater, guests to talk about his new independent feature, the mockumentary-comedy-drama Unremarkable, available for streaming on Amazon Prime! The ...
Episode 67: interview with special guest, writer Nathan Gibson
Author Nathan Gibson guests to discuss his debut novel, the LGBT mystery/romance The Missing Heart. Among other things, the Colorado native and advocate for “queer fiction” and I talk about his creative process and the films that have ...
Episode 66: 1993's The Wedding Banquet/2018's Love, Simon
Celebrating Pride Month with a look at two comedy-dramas, both, ironically, with a lead character named Simon. From singles clubs and wedding banquets to Ferris wheels and first kisses, these stories come straight from the heart. Plus, poll res...
Episode 65: 1980's & 1997's The Shining with special guest, Liz M.
Are pink and gold your favorite colors? Would you say that French fries and ketchup is your favorite food? How'd you like some ice cream, Doc? If the answer to these questions is yes, then you've come to the right place. Liz M., my sister-in-la...
Episode 64: interview with special guest, filmmaker Saeid Ghasemi, on his short film Blood Enough
Iranian filmmaker Saeid Ghasemi guests in this episode, and with his thought-provoking short film Blood Enough, he proves that there is power in cinematic storytelling, fiction and non-fiction. A semi-finalist for Best Screenplay for L...
Episode 63: interview with special guests Jonathan Geffner, Deborah Twiss, and Ed Altman on 2025's The Dummy Detective
What if the lead P.I. at a murder scene were a ventriloquist with a dummy as his sidekick? Writer-star-professional ventriloquist Jonathan Geffner and co-stars Deborah Twiss and Ed Altman bring their talents to the screen in an offbeat, quirky,...
Episode 62: interview with special guests Adam Burke and Jud Nichols on 2026's Wet Paper Bag
Co-directors and co-stars Adam Burke (who also wrote the screenplay) and Jud Nichols bring to the screen a story about the possibility of change in a person in their psychological drama-thriller Wet Paper Bag. From the film's official ...
Episode 61: interview with special guest Wes Clark on 2025's How to Start a Cult in 5 Easy Steps
If student loans drag you down, don't do what Tomas Varley (played by Haulston Mann) does in writer-director-co-producer Wes Clark's dark comedy-satire-thriller How to Start a Cult in 5 Easy Steps! Clark joins me for an eye-opening con...
Episode 60: interview with special guest Chris Guttadaro on 2024's The Omicron Killer, 2024's Stream, and the upcoming Dead Man's Creek
Actor-writer-director-stunt performer Chris Guttadaro guests for a conversation about his career in both entertainment and as a NYC firefighter. We discuss his acting credits, his upcoming projects, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from some of ...
Episode 59: interview with special guest Braden Barton on 2022's Waltz of the Angels and the upcoming The Fiddler's Stroke
Award-winning writer-director Braden Barton guests for a conversation about his 2022 live action short Waltz of the Angels (HollyShorts Film Festival winner for Best Sci-Fi) and his upcoming feature The Fiddler's Stroke, curre...
Episode 58: interview with special guests Devlin Blevins, Marleigh Arnold, Amber Brooke on their Halloween fan films, Dasher Slasher, and The Forsaken Few
Filmmaker Devlin Blevins is joined by two actresses in his company, Marleigh Arnold and Amber Brooke, for a conversation with me about their Halloween fan films, their proof of concept Dasher Slasher, and their movie The F...
Episode 57: interview with special guests Caitlin Weis, Daniel Figueroa, Derek Vaudry on their film The Last Favor
Producer Caitlin Weis, writer-leading actor Daniel Figueroa, and leading actor Derek Vaudry join me for a conversation about their first live action short film, the upcoming The Last Favor, a crime thriller that they promise pushes ind...
Episode 56: interview with special guest Thom Harp, writer-director of 2025's Home Delivery
Writer-director Thom Harp joins me to talk about his family comedy-drama Home Delivery, featuring a pitch-perfect ensemble cast delivering quality dialogue about a plus-sized supermodel who, with her husband, invites her eccentric fami...
Episode 55: interview with special guest Matthew G. on his folk horror film Exiled
What if a traumatized young man finds himself shunned by his religious community because of their twisted beliefs? And what if those who do take it upon themselves speak to him mysteriously vanish? Writer-director Matthew G. of the M.T. Grave S...
Episode 54: 1984's The NeverEnding Story/1986's Labyrinth
"Reach the stars, fly a fantasyyyyy, dream a dream, and what you see will beeeee, cuz rhymes that keep their secrets will unfold behind the clouds, and there upon a rainbow is the answer to a never-ending storyyy." And maybe even the Purple Buf...
Episode 53: Oscars predictions part 2 with special guests, producers Brendan Manning and Zak Tauscher
The 98th annual Academy Awards may be over, but let's allow for one final round of predictions that was recorded before Hollywood's big night! Writer-director-producer Brendan Manning and producer Zak Tauscher, both former high ...
Episode 52: Oscars predictions part 1 with special guests, producers Brendan Manning and Zak Tauscher
Writer-director-producer Brendan Manning and producer Zak Tauscher, both former high school film studies students of mine, join me to continue our annual tradition started on my previous podcast, Silver Screeners, to make predictions for the cu...
Episode 51: 1948's Portrait of Jennie/1982's The Verdict with special guest, author Dan Dain
Grab your Dunkin' iced coffee, or just hydrate with a sip of water from the bubblah, bang a uey, and head over to the "download" icon to hear author Daniel Dain (A History of Boston) and I share thoughts on two Massachusetts-set films,...
Episode 50: interview with special guest, actor-writer-director-producer Tommy Jay Dwyer
Celebrating 50 episodes by interviewing award-winning actor-director-writer-producer Tommy Jay Dwyer, a fellow MA native who featured in topshorts.net's list of "25 Exceptional Filmmakers to Watch in 2025," about his background and career. He t...
Episode 49: 1989's Parenthood/1989's Uncle Buck
Child-rearing is no easy responsibility, but the payoffs can be immeasurable. 1989 saw two comedies, Ron Howard's Parenthood and John Hughes's Uncle Buck, depict family life in ways that are relatable, sentimental, and sometim...
Episode 48: interview with special guests Kyle Valle and Erin Aine on their horror-comedy ZombieCON Vol. 1
Creative artists Kyle Valle and Erin Aine join me to discuss their careers as independent filmmakers. Our conversation focuses primarily on their 2024 horror-comedy ZombieCON Vol. 1, sharing anecdotes and behind-the-scenes information ...