Wheel of Film!
Welcome to Wheel of Film! Each week Tad, Nicky and Jay review a movie selected by the great and powerful WHEEL OF FILM! Could be horror, could be comedy, could be a movie funded by the Canadian government!
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Episodes
24 episodes
Showgirls
Welcome back to Wheel of Film, the podcast where we spin the wheel, hit play, and ask the important questions—like: how did a movie this insane get made by this many talented people? Today we’re talking about Showgirls
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Episode 23
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1:47:38
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
This week on Wheel of Film, we’re stepping into one of the most influential martial arts films of all time…Released in 1978 and directed by Lau Kar-leung, The 36th Chamber of Shaolin follows the journey of a young man named Liu ...
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Episode 23
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1:18:36
The Barbarians
Today on Wheel of Film, we’re diving into The Barbarians, the 1987 sword-and-sorcery cult oddity directed by Ruggero Deodato and starring bodybuilding twins Peter and David Paul—better known as the Barbarian Brothe...
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Episode 22
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1:20:28
Robocop
This week the wheel takes us to 1987’s RoboCop — Paul Verhoeven’s ultra-violent, darkly satirical sci-fi action classic that somehow manages to be both a brutal action movie and a razor-sharp critique of corporate America...
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Episode 21
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1:08:40
Congo
This week on Wheel of Film, we’re hacking satellites, strapping lasers to gorillas, and heading deep into the lost city of Zinj. That’s right — we’re talking about Congo, the 1995 jungle-adventure spectacle directed by ...
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Episode 20
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1:09:10
Bebe's Kids
This week, the Wheel spins us back to 1992 for a cult classic that every ’90s kid either quoted endlessly or got in trouble for watching — Bébé’s Kids.Directed by Bruce W. Smith and based on the stand-up routine of the la...
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Episode 19
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56:53
Alien
In space, no one can hear you scream… but down here, Alien has been haunting audiences for nearly 50 years. Released in 1979 and directed by Ridley Scott, Alien didn’t just blend science fiction and horror — it redefine...
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Episode 18
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1:08:24
Big Fish
We're back!This week's film is Big Fish—a movie that asks a deceptively simple question: does it matter if a story is true, as long as it’s meaningful?Directed by Tim Burton but stripped of his usual gothic ed...
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Episode 17
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1:07:44
Willie Dynamite
Tonight’s movie is Willie Dynamite, a vivid, stylish, and surprisingly sharp entry in the Blaxploitation era — one that balances outrageous fashion and swagger with a surprisingly moralistic edge.30-Second Plot Overvie...
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Episode 16
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1:00:40
The Exorcist 3
Tonight’s movie is The Exorcist III — released in 1990, written and directed by William Peter Blatty, the same man who wrote the original Exorcist novel. Seventeen years after the first film, Blatty came back to reclaim the st...
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Episode 15
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1:23:44
Monty Python's Life of Brian
Tonight’s film: Monty Python’s Life of Brian (1979) Directed by Terry Jones, written and performed by the entire Monty Python crew — Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin.Set i...
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Episode 14
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55:21
American Beauty
This week on Wheel of Film, we’re diving into American Beauty, the 1999 suburban drama directed by Sam Mendes and written by Alan Ball. The film follows Lester Burnham, a disillusioned middle-aged father who rebels against his...
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Episode 13
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1:09:13
Warrior
Welcome back to Wheel of Film! This week, we’re stepping into the cage with Warrior (2011), Gavin O’Connor’s gritty sports drama that blends heart, family, and hard-hitting MMA action. The film follows estranged brothers—played by Tom Ha...
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Episode 12
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1:08:02
Batman Beyond - Return of the Joker
Welcome back to Wheel of Film, where we spin through cinema’s most iconic, overlooked, or downright wild titles—and today, we’re diving deep into the animated darkness of Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker. Released in 2000, t...
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Episode 11
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1:08:30
Annihilation
Welcome back to Wheel of Film, the podcast where we spin through cinema one reel at a time. This week, we’re diving headfirst into the eerie shimmer of Annihilation, the 2018 sci-fi thriller directed and written by Alex Garland, adapted from th...
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Episode 10
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1:06:10
Little Italy
This week on Wheel of Film, we're slicing into Little Italy—the 2018 romantic comedy directed by Donald Petrie, best known for How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Written by Steve Galluccio and Vinay Virmani, this film serv...
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Episode 9
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1:15:31
Snatch
Welcome back to Wheel of Film—where the reels spin and the deep dives begin. This week, we’re taking on Snatch—Guy Ritchie’s slick, rapid-fire 2000 crime comedy. Written and directed by Ritchie himself, Snatch feature...
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Episode 8
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58:56
Do the Right Thing
Welcome back to Wheel of Film, the podcast where we spin, land, and dive deep into cinema’s most compelling stories.This week’s pick: Do the Right Thing — Spike Lee’s explosive 1989 drama that unpacks race, heat, and humani...
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Episode 7
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1:15:50
The Wiz
Welcome back to WHEEL OF FILM! Today, we’re easing on down the road with The Wiz, the 1978 musical fantasy film that reimagined The Wizard of Oz through a dazzling, soulful lens.
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Episode 6
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52:11
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
“If you ain’t first, you’re last”—today, we’re throwing it into high gear with the 2006 comedy classic Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.
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Episode 5
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59:25
Challengers
Welcome back to WHEEL OF FILM! Today, we're spotlighting "Challengers," a 2024 romantic sports drama directed by Luca Guadagnino and penned by Justin Kuritzkes. The film stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach,...
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Episode 4
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1:10:10
The Boondock Saints
Welcome back to another episode of WHEEL OF FILM! This week the wheel's landed us in the grimy underbelly of late-90s Boston, with the cult classic: The Boondock Saints.
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Episode 3
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1:02:38