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
86 episodes
Episode 86: 2026's Regret Like That with special guests, filmmakers Jessica Ervin and Brent Ervin-Eickhoff
Chicago-based co-writers, co-directors, and co-executive producers Jessica Ervin (who also stars) and Brent Ervin-Eickhoff join me to discuss their upcoming feature film Regret Like That, about the ensemble members of a 30-year-old sto...
Episode 85: interview with special guest Josh Robins of the band Invincible Czars
If you're going to watch a silent horror classic like 1919's The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, 1922's Nosferatu, or 1926's Faust, then see it in style - on the big screen with the Austin, TX-based cinematic ...
Episode 84: 2026's Alex & MOR with special guest, filmmaker Tim Glover
In this episode, filmmaker Tim Glover joins me to discuss his feature directorial debut, the sci-fi romantic drama Alex & MOR: A Love Odyssey. A veteran of writing and directing short films, he has also worked in the visual effects...
Episode 83: 1991's Silence of the Lambs with special guests Chris and Tyler of The Cinematic Travelers Podcast
It's the 35th anniversary of the 1991 Best Picture Academy Award winner! Chris and Tyler, co-hosts of The Cinematic Travelers Podcast, join me for a look back at Jonathan Demme's directions of Clarice, Dr. Lecter, Buffalo Bill, Dr. Chilton, Kat...
Episode 82: interview with filmmaker Benjamin Barlow
In this episode, filmmaker Ben Barlow joins me to discuss his 2025 feature film Broomstick Ave., as well as the thriller Lurking, currently scheduled for an early 2027 release. Among other things, we talk about the films, the ...
Episode 81: 2025's Dreamland Awaits with special guest, filmmaker Demeter Lóránt
In this episode, filmmaker Demeter Lóránt joins me to discuss his 2025 feature film Dreamland Awaits, a psychological thriller-horror about a hardened and weary veteran detective named Josh whose wife and two daughters have been...
Episode 80: 1973's Serpico/1975's Dog Day Afternoon with special guests, Collections of Cinema
It's an Al Pacino double bill as Danielle and Woifi, the husband and wife co-hosting team behind the Collections of Cinema Podcast, join me for a look at 1973's Serpico and 1975's Dog Day Afternoon, both based on true stories ...
Episode 79: 2025's A Blind Bargain with special guest, filmmaker Paul Bunnell
In this episode, director and co-writer Paul Bunnell joins me to discuss his 2025 feature film A Blind Bargain, a dark comedy-drama-thriller set in 1970 that stars Jake Horowitz as a troubled Vietnam veteran and Crispin Glover as a que...
Episode 78: 2023's Don't Wake Daddy with special guest, writer-director Allison Marie Rogers
In this episode, actress-writer-director Allison Marie Rogers joins me to discuss her 2023 live action short horror film Don't Wake Daddy, which you can find available in its entirety on YouTube at the link provided below. Among other ...
Episode 77: 1974's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre with special guest Chris of The Cinematic Travelers Podcast
On August 18, 1973, four youths in a Volkswagen van ran out of gas along a deserted Texas road. From there, they were plunged into the worst nightmare imaginable. And today is August 18, the perfect day to re-edit, repackage, an...
Episode 76: talking with San Francisco movie location tour guide Bryan Rice
Something different for this episode - I have a great conversation with San Francisco movie and TV location tour guide Bryan Rice, owner of San Francisco Movie Tours! We talk about different location stops along his tour, amusing anecdotes from...
Episode 75: 2025’s Plight with special guest, filmmaker MJ Alhabeeb, Jr.
In this episode, filmmaker MJ Alhabeeb, Jr. joins me to discuss his unflinching, thought-provoking dramatic psychological thriller Plight, a story of grief and loss, revenge and retaliation, regret and conscience, and the theme of love...
Episode 74: 1971's Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory turns 55!
55 years ago, Gene Wilder delivered his iconic performance as Willy Wonka, aka 'The Candy Man'! Director Mel Stuart brought out the best in his cast and crew with this adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic book. Hear about the book, the film, the ...
Episode 73: 2025's Double Edge with special guest, actor-writer Tom Ward-Thomas
Award-winning actor and writer Tom Ward-Thomas guests to talk about his new independent feature, the AI-themed dramatic thriller Double Edge, as well as his acting experience in short films. Links to his showreel and two of his short f...
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 ...