Reel Rap
88 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsA podcast about Hollywood's most captivating characters: actors who direct.
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Gang in Blue (1996)
November 21, 2020 02:37 - 1 hourIt’s that time again, a new season is here. Lend us your shitty little ears for the premiere of Season 8: Mario Van Melvin. This exploration of Mario and Melvin Van Peebles will once again find your hosts discussing a range of genres and exploring the myriad sins and shortcomings of Hollywood gatekeeping. Episode 1 focuses on the lone co-directorial effort from one of cinema’s few father-son directing pairs: Gang in Blue. It’s an ultra-timely story of police brutality and systemic racism, f...
Season 8 Premiere - Gang in Blue (1996) 
November 21, 2020 02:37 - 1 hourIt’s that time again, a new season is here. Lend us your shitty little ears for the premiere of Season 8: Mario Van Melvin. This exploration of Mario and Melvin Van Peebles will once again find your hosts discussing a range of genres and exploring the myriad sins and shortcomings of Hollywood gatekeeping. Episode 1 focuses on the lone co-directorial effort from one of cinema’s few father-son directing pairs: Gang in Blue. It’s an ultra-timely story of police brutality and systemic racism, f...
Re-Introducing Re-el Rap
November 11, 2020 21:38 - 54 minutesA Brief History of Reel Rap Shane and Bennett started Reel Rap in the summer of 2017. Bennett became a professional podcaster and a “Chicken Guy” at the local supermarket on the same day. In Boston, Shane was growing mushrooms in his apartment and was oft mistaken for a mentally ill escapee of the local hospital, moonlighting as a barback at an upscale hotel bar. Reel Rap has its origins in the middlebrow fare that most filmgoers have forgotten. Bennett and Shane have shared formative film...
Personal Problems (1980)
November 04, 2020 23:40 - 1 hourDescribed as a "meta-soap opera," PERSONAL PROBLEMS(1980) conceived by Ishmael Reed and directed by Bill Gunn is a singular viewing and listening experience. Shot by world renowned Italian photographer Robert Polidori, scored by the excellent Carman Moore, with music by the inimitable Sam Waymon, this movie is a recently restored treat to behold. Bill Gunn is a stage actor turned director and his skill and ingenuity is undeniable. The fact that he got all of these artists in one place for the...
Hello again..
October 03, 2020 18:08 - 1 hourReel Rap is back in the business of making sense of the film landscape. We might not mention a single movie in this episode, which is a big relief to some of you, I know. The voicemail line is always open and we are standing by! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelrap.substack.com
Ishtar
May 27, 2020 21:38 - 55 minutesTelling the truth can be dangerous business? You're telling me! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelrap.substack.com
Gamecube Mark Wahlberg
March 19, 2020 01:42 - 1 minuteStay Tuned! Find all new episodes on splittoothmedia.com!!!! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelrap.substack.com
Mikey and Nicky (1976)
January 15, 2020 15:27 - 1 hourShane and Bennett discuss Elaine May’s masterpiece John Cassavetes and Peter Falk star in May’s 1976 film that reflects the chaotic nature of life and teaches about film in a way that no class or textbook could ever convey. Bennett and Shane declare Mikey and Nicky one of the best films ever made and May an unrivaled genius — a far cry from previous Reel Rap films and directors. They also discuss smoking on trains, belt hygiene and drinking out of tiny glasses. "TV sucks. Movies mostly suck...
The Heartbreak Kid(1972)
January 15, 2020 15:22 - 55 minutesElaine May’s second film is another relationship comedy that fires on all cylinders Charles Grodin, Jeannie Berlin and Cybill Shepherd star in Elaine May’s second film — an all-time-great comedy — The Heartbreak Kid. In this episode Bennett also reveals the official Reel Rap opinion of Alec Baldwin and they debate the prospect of swallowing chewing gum. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelrap.substack...
A New Leaf (1971)
January 15, 2020 15:18 - 55 minutesElaine May’s time in the hot seat begins with her impeccable directorial debut Reel Rap pivots to Elaine May’s filmography in this week’s episode. May stars in her 1971 directorial debut, A New Leaf, alongside Walter Matthau in the high-society comedy about a rich man who goes broke and decides the quickest way to rebuild his fortune is marry a rich woman (May) and kill her. Shane and Bennett marvel at May’s near-perfect comedic timing on script and screen, the film’s ability to bounce betwe...
The Graduate (1967)
January 15, 2020 15:13 - 1 hourReel Rap revisits the film that provided Nichols his only Oscar win for Best Director Everyone’s favorite sophomoric philosophers tackle Mike Nichols’ best-known, Oscar winning effort with 1967’s The Graduate. Along with special guest Ryan McClosky, Shane and Bennett discuss how their appreciation for the film has shifted through the years and how the leads —Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft and Katharine Ross — and various side characters read differently more than 50 years later. This is a p...
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966)
January 15, 2020 15:09 - 1 hourIn the freshly reupholstered hot seat for Reel Rap Season 6: Elaine May and Mike Nichols Legendary comedy-duo-turned-filmmakers Elaine May and Mike Nichols are the subject of the sixth season of Reel Rap. Shane and Bennett kick things off with Nichol’s directorial debut, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Adapted from Edward Albee’s hit 1962 play, Nichols’ sharp-tongued, star-studded 1966 film lets the booze flow and the insults fly between Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, George Segal and San...
The Beguiled (2017)
January 15, 2020 15:05 - 1 hourReel Rap concludes their journey through the filmography of Sofia Coppola In the finale of Reel Rap’s season devoted to Sofia Coppola, Shane and Bennett discuss her 2017 remake of the Civil War drama ‘The Beguiled.’ The film tells the story of a wounded Union soldier (Colin Farrell) being taken in by a group of women (including Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst and Elle Fanning) in a boarding school. They also give their final rankings of Coppola’s filmography. This is a public episode. If you ...
Somewhere (2010)
January 15, 2020 15:00 - 48 minutesReel Rap makes its triumphant return to the films of Sofia Coppola. After taking a short break for Split Tooth Media‘s 31 Days of October Horror series, Shane and Bennett resume their deep dive into Sofia Coppola’s filmography. Episode 4 covers 2010’s Somewhere, her subdued follow-up to the critically maligned Marie Antoinette (2006). They also share stories about bad bar experiences and discuss the gossip surrounding Benicio del Toro’s elevator cameo. This is a public episode. If you woul...
Ganja and Hess (1973)
January 15, 2020 14:55 - 1 hourAncient daggers, inexplicable dream logic and the scariest sound of all — Shane’s impression of a burping crow. Reel Rap stands divided on this 1973 experimental blaxploitation vampire film and reflects on a letter from director Bill Gunn to white critics about how black art is received by mainstream media. Links: https://www.nytimes.com/1973/05/13/archives/to-be-a-black-artist-a-black-artist-.html https://www.austinfilm.org/2018/07/bill-gunns-holy-grail-of-film-personal-problems-presented...
Auld Lang Syne
December 31, 2019 19:41 - 2 minutesHappy New Year This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelrap.substack.com
Frailty (2001)
December 06, 2019 00:21 - 45 minutesShane and Bennett discuss the third most important event of 2001, Bill Paxton’s directorial debut in Frailty When similar murders to “The God’s Hand Killer” begin again, Adam (Matthew McConaughey) recalls his childhood with his father (Bill Paxton) who claimed to be killing demons in order to prevent Judgement Day. But when Adam’s brother, Fenton (Levi Kreis), also begins seeing the demons, new questions arise. Reel Rap dives into this thriller that blends wholesomeness and religious extremi...
Night of the Hunter
November 22, 2019 01:17 - 41 minutesActor Charles Laughton’s first and only directorial effort, The Night of the Hunter (1955), follows a mysterious preacher with “LOVE” and “HATE” knuckle tattoos on the hunt for $10,000 hidden in a little girl’s doll. Reel Rap puts on their best southern accents to dig into the strange Gothic fantasia and rate the Bible an 8 out of 10. Also in this episode: smelling salts, reviews of weird and peculiar film reviews and an ice cream-serving family named the Spoons. This is a public episode. ...
Marie Antoinette (2006)
October 18, 2019 19:19 - 53 minutesIn this episode they discuss the initial reception to the film’s historical inaccuracies, how its style emphasizes the story and Rip Torn’s portrayal of a disgusting, decadent monarch. Also in this week’s episode, Bennett contemplates quitting his job, Shane talks like a pirate and they argue the value of fireworks. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelrap.substack.com
Lost In Translation
October 10, 2019 21:55 - 1 hourPosted on https://www.splittoothmedia.com/reel-rap-lost-in-translation/ on 9/20/19 Most best of the 2000s lists include Lost in Translation (2003), often near the top. The film garnered four Oscar nominations and Sofia Coppola took home the award for Best Original Screenplay. Coppola’s definitive style is on full display in this film and Reel Rap examines the interplay between Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson and how their secondary relationships help define their characters. In this epis...
S. 5 E. 1 - Virgin Suicides
October 04, 2019 16:25 - 55 minutesThis episode is hosted by Split Tooth Media! In the first episode of Reel Rap Season 5, Shane and Bennett discuss Sofia Coppola’s directorial debut film, 1999’s The Virgin Suicides. They discuss how Coppola’s signature style began to make itself known in everything from the costumes and casting, to the acting and its portrayal of youth. Also in this episode, they discuss the perennially underrated Kirsten Dunst, taking pride in work and the how film both employs and deconstructs the male ga...
Split Tooth Interview
October 04, 2019 16:20 - 39 minutesBennett and Shane get the Carson treatment from Split Tooth's editor in chief Craig Wright to kick off their Sofia Coppola series for splittoothmedia.com! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelrap.substack.com
Jungle Book (2016)
August 23, 2019 17:33 - 1 hourJungle Jon Favreau is up to his old tricks with this multi-level marketing scheme equivalent of a movie. Racist tropes narrowly avoided, I must say, preserving the Disney name for TEN MORE YEARS! You certainly love to see it. I am asking you kindly to watch the "I wanna be like you" musical part. Are they serious with this shit? Nobody could have really been pleased with that scene right? Call in and let us know! -- We went off the rails because this movie is so boring and bad its actually a ...
Chef
August 19, 2019 18:28 - 1 hourJon Favreau's CHEF(2014) is hot off the line! Do you like: Cubanos? Mirepoix? Foodie Culture? We're looking for a badass podcast listener to tune into this edition of RR and weigh in on this heavyweight feature film by a heavyweight director at the top of his acting, directing, AND culinary game! Jon Favreau is the type of guy to put a job posting up for a "Badass line cook" for 11/hour in his food truck. music is by - cathedral of chemical equalibrium - found here http://freemusicarchive.o...
Cowboys And Aliens
August 10, 2019 19:58 - 1 hourJon F takes on another soul sucker before his big break, CHEF. This is the first movie bennett and I ever spoke about in person probably 8 or 9 years ago. Talk about searching for jobs, feeling worthless, and feeling powerful. Music is a field recording by samuel corwin found here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Samuel_Corwin/Selected_Field_Recordings_from_India_and_Nepal_Volume_III_Environments/Samuel_Corwin-13-Drum_Circle_Gokarna This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss ...
Retreating to Heaven's Covered Cliff - No Movie
August 06, 2019 20:50 - 1 hourMeasuring our lives, laughing. Did quite a bit of thinking and quit my job. Plumbing some depths, testing the water, splashing each other, drying off, off to bed at the foot of the mountain. Somehow still there is much to do. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelrap.substack.com
Iron Man 2
July 24, 2019 17:35 - 1 hourIron Man 2, take 2. We finished the first one and bennett said "oh god was i not recording?" "It happens!" i tell myself. You should have seen us on that first take though.. I was jonah, bennett the whale.. it got to nearly 99 degrees in my apartment. I drank like 5 pots of puer tea during this and was feeling fresh in the bad way. Check out Brett's writing on our future hosts' website: https://www.splittoothmedia.com/author/bwright/ he's an expert on Frank V. Ross - a contemporary hero ...
Iron Man
July 14, 2019 20:42 - 1 hourlate for work, gotta run! enjoy music by audrey hepburn, moon river This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelrap.substack.com
Episode 48: Zathura
July 07, 2019 01:33 - 1 hourWe talk zathura, marked up weed prices, cops, and having a younger brother that is stronger than you-- Reel Heads Maggie and Jonah hop on at the end and spill a dark rumor that Shane's been hiding. Jon was maybe at his peak weight during the release of this film. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelrap.substack.com
ELF (2003)
June 23, 2019 20:35 - 1 hourLeave us a voicemail @ (410) 694-7228. I truly finally understand Christmas in July. apologies for sound quality, bennett just bought one of those "big ass fans" that they have at kids' play places. Thinking about the heat miser. that guy is scary! over on the patreon we posted a funny and Actually Creative list of every ron howard movie ranked - check it out on patreon.com/reelrap This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epi...
MADE (2001) Jon Favreau
June 18, 2019 19:24 - 1 hourtook lsd at work yesterday quite nice then two beefy fucking brothers knocked a ton of sh-t over and ruined the vibe... damm that shi- gives me a lot to think about. trying to be unmoved by things outside of my control. I want jon favreau to hug or choke slam me. i think hes at a point in his career where hes so rich that he thinks anything that doesnt make 20million is an artistic endeavor. hes quirky! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge...
*TEASER* Ronnie POWER RANKED
June 15, 2019 23:12 - 2 minutesFull episode available on patreon.com/reelrap This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelrap.substack.com
Season 4 Premiere
June 14, 2019 02:26 - 1 hourWho's next? Can you guess? Just BS'ing and chilling.. next on patreon.com/reelrap we are giving our ron howard rankings and doing detailed reviews of each. see u there This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelrap.substack.com
*TEASER* Opening Night
June 09, 2019 18:19 - 4 minutesTeaser for our patreon episode covering Opening Night (1977)! This voicemail and more over on our page patreon.com/reelrap This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelrap.substack.com
LOVE STREAMS
June 04, 2019 20:06 - 1 hourpatreon.com/reelrap Lots to think about. If you want to borrow this movie from me, email [email protected] or text me. Bye john.. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelrap.substack.com
*TEASER* Mr. Apple Pie
May 27, 2019 01:18 - 1 minuteOn this episode we dig into Ron's spread in the New York Times regarding his Pavarotti doc on our first bonus episode. Catch the full thing on our patreon! https://www.patreon.com/reelrap This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelrap.substack.com
Ep. 43 - Season 3 DUB EDITION / no movie, straight talk
May 22, 2019 20:40 - 1 hourNo film this time. just the twins in the pit as the walls of jericho do that thing they do...... 43 episodes.. huh.. call our number (410) 694-7228 !!!!!! leave a voicemail.. jonny i know you left a great voicemail of you rapping because we dissed Chance the rapper i will play it soon i proimise i keep forgetting ! UGH!!!!! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelrap.substack.com
John Q vs. The Killing of a Chinese Bookie AKA Crazy Times Call for Crazy Measures
April 24, 2019 19:43 - 1 hourstill pissing myself when bennett said "incest rag" was a lost track by scott joplin. Welcoming back, ETHAN R!!! great to have him back since our HOME episode-- check out his year in review pieces on rate your music, theyre special-- https://rateyourmusic.com/list/ecrbubs/top-15-of-2018/ also whos on letterboxd? add us on there, names are as usual theres an RR one too music: percussion discussion by charles mingus and max roach and Maple leaf rag by scott Joplin This is a public episode. ...
ALPHA DOG vs. HUSBANDS
April 10, 2019 18:49 - 1 hourMy voice got choppy at the end for some reason. file got corrupted? nobodys ever watched these movies in the same day. anyone having horrible experience with new criterion channel? really sucks for me so far. https://easterneuropeanmovies.com/ seems like a promising substitute. all streaming sucks. miss youall, sometimes i just do not feel like editing and it takes a month to release an ep but we love this and wont stop anytime soon music is entourage theme and snl sax music This is a publ...
A Woman Under the Influence / My Sister's Keeper
March 16, 2019 21:07 - 1 hourlate for work gotta go, enjoy! send us pics of your tees This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelrap.substack.com
The Notebook + Faces
March 04, 2019 21:15 - 1 hourtook me forever to edit this, theres some real gold at the end. singing happens in the middle. a meaningful episode for us but could be less entertaining than some of the more drunk/comedy oriented ones. hope you take the time with it like we did. watch these john cass movies by the way This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelrap.substack.com
Oscars Special / / A Star is Born (ft. Jenna)
February 24, 2019 19:03 - 1 hourHowdy folks, it's time for another surprise ep. Shane's in the slammer, so Jenna joins the pod to discuss what is sure to be a cruddy Oscars ceremony. Other topics of discussion include A Star is Born, Pisces Season, and diarrhea. Enjoy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelrap.substack.com
Shadows / She's So Lovely
February 15, 2019 16:59 - 1 hourteespring.com/reelraps2 Welcome to season 3 and thanks for listening. Check out the new sweatshirts and tees designed by kelsey! Yea we get a little technical on this one, I don't make the rules. Sometimes this world gets the best of us. Link to song: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frederic_Lardon_feat_Laura_Palme/Jazz__la_cool_pour_les_vacances__la_messe_comme_si_on_tait__ct_de_toi/Frederic_Lardon_feat_Laura_Palme_-__09_Dans_le_verre_de_Martini This is a public episode. If you would l...
SEASON 3 BEGINS-- WHO's NEXT?
January 16, 2019 03:00 - 1 hourLEAVE US A MESSAGE (410) 694-7228 Stay til the end for our new director announcement :) Music: Greensleeves by Dorothy Ashby 2 Blunts by Dagrynch This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelrap.substack.com
(BONUS) HOME - Feat. Lauren Kelsey Emily and Ethan
December 20, 2018 00:52 - 1 hourOur four dear friends describe life in the Pennsylvania countryside and reflect on buying expensive weed, experiences in dextromethorphan, being jewish and christian and almost getting away with it all. Thanks for recording this y'all! Extra Gym Class Credit: Can you name all the bleeped names? first one to get them all gets a tshirt! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelrap.substack.com
S.2 E.6 Voicemails!
December 17, 2018 23:52 - 1 hourThanks for all your voicemails, keep them coming at (410) 694-7228. Thank you to Cian Nugent for his song "Double Horse" and to Judy Garland for her guidance in this life and the next. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelrap.substack.com
S.2 E.5 Hacksaw Ridge/ Burger King Koi Pond
December 01, 2018 19:14 - 58 minutesback on the bus, bennett has black mold in his house. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelrap.substack.com
S.2 E.4 Apocalypto ft. Safa // The Colton Burpo of Mischief Night
November 24, 2018 18:07 - 1 hourLadies and Jinnelmen, introducing Safa! A powerful force in the bucks county area weighs in on Hollywood's love for the most spiteful piece of shit. Bennett recalls getting physically assaulted, and Safa (whose name we mispronounce 90% of the time [more like "sef-AH" not sAH-fAH"]) Safa closes with poignant remarks on the white supremacy of grad school. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reelrap.substack.com
S. 2 E. 3 Passion Of the Christ // Normal Movie for your normal life
November 07, 2018 17:31 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBChelsea P. joins us on the pod!!! this movie will be having you say "oh! my goD" im sorry to all of our jewish listeners to have to endure this s*it again. what the fu*k is in the water? mel gibson is a horrible, despicable person.
S.2 E.2 Braveheart // Cumming Clean
October 23, 2018 14:47 - 1 hourI had my first dream about mel the other day. I had ronnie dreams constantly during seaosn one and I was always chasing ronnie trying to tell him about the podcast. in this dream though mel was like 32 and just chilling sitting behind me. I really do despise him. Thank you to Professor Dwaram Venkataswami for their song "Thanam-Kalyani" found on WFMUs archive here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Professor_Dwaram_Venkataswami_Naidu/~/Thanam-Kalyani This is a public episode. If you woul...