Reely Random Movie Reviews
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsReal People, Reel Takes. Every week, hosts Danielle Toussaint and Ben Grotemeyer use a random movie generator that chooses a random film for them. As long as it's easily accessible, they have to watch and review that movie. It could be anything from fantastic works of cinema to absolute dumpster fires. Join them on their journey of film discovery! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.
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Casper
October 26, 2022 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB“Casper” #37 Ben and Danielle discuss the 1995 family movie, Casper, directed by Brad Silberling. The movie stars Christina Ricci as Kat, a kid whose paranormal therapist father, played by Bill Pullman, gets a job to get rid of the ghosts in a manor in Friendship, Maine. During her experience in the new home, she encounters and befriends Capser, the friendly ghost. The hosts discuss the themes of not judging a book by its cover, grief, and sticking to one’s own morals. What do they think? W...
Fright Night (1985)
October 19, 2022 15:00 - 14 minutes - 9.85 MB“Fright Night (1985)” #36 Ben and Danielle discuss the 1985 vampire movie, Fright Night, directed by Tom Holland. The movie stars William Ragsdale who plays Charley Brewster, a teenager who discovers that his nextdoor neighbor who recently moved in is actually a vampire. The film also stars Chris Sarandon, Roddy McDowall, and Amanda Bearse. The hosts discuss the themes of the sullied vs unsullied woman, the religious vs secular values, and good vs evil. What do they think? Well, grab some p...
Donnie Darko
October 12, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB“Donnie Darko” #35 Ben and Danielle discuss the 2001 psychological thriller, Donnie Darko, directed by Richard Kelly. The movie stars Jake Gyllenhaal in the titular role, Jena Malone, Drew Barrymore, and Patrick Swayze. The hosts discuss the themes of the dichotomy of religion and science, the butterfly effect, and trickeries of the mind. What do they think? Well, grab some popcorn, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! Check out our website and social media pages! Website: https://reelyra...
Marley & Me
October 05, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB“Marley & Me” #34 Ben and Danielle discuss the 2008 family film, Marley & Me, directed by David Frankel. The movie stars Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston who play a married couple who gets a dog that ends up creating chaos in their lives. The hosts discuss the themes of love, family, and the value of a pet. What do they think? Well, grab some popcorn, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! Check out our website and social media pages! Website: https://reelyrandommoviereviews.buzzsprout.com...
Invincible
September 21, 2022 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB“Invincible” #33 Ben and Danielle discuss the 2006 football drama, Invincible, directed by Ericson Core. The movie stars Mark Wahlberg as Vince Papale, a 30-year-old bartender who becomes a football player for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1970s. The movie also stars Elizabeth Banks and Greg Kinnear. The hosts discuss the themes of perseverance, staying humble, and remembering one’s roots . What do they think? Well, grab some popcorn, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! Check out our web...
Terminator Salvation
September 07, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB“Terminator Salvation” #32 Ben and Danielle discuss the 2009 action sequel, Terminator Salvation, directed by McG. The movie stars Christian Bale as an adult John Connor. The movie also stars Sam Worthington, Anton Yelchin, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Helena Bonham Carter. The hosts discuss the themes of machine uprisings, human resilience, and whether you should do something when you know you can. What do they think? Well, grab some popcorn, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! Check out our...
Deadpool 2
August 31, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB“Deadpool 2” #31 Ben and Danielle discuss the 2018 comic book sequel, Deadpool 2, directed by David Leitch. The movie stars Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson, AKA Deadpool, who assembles a team to help a fellow mutant, Russel, (Julian Dennison), from being hunted down by a time-traveling man cyborg named Cable (Josh Brolin). The movie also stars Morena Baccarin, Zazie Beetz, and Karan Soni. The hosts discuss the themes of revenge, what family means to someone, and judging someone on the content ...
Macbeth (2015)
August 24, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB“Macbeth (2015)” #30 Ben and Danielle discuss the 2015 Shakespearian drama, Macbeth, directed by Justin Kurzel. The movie stars Michael Fassbender as the titular character, a duke of Scotland who receives a prophecy from three witches that he will become the king. He and his wife, played by Marion Cotillard, both become corrupted by their newfound power. The hosts examine the themes of greed, corruption of power, and paranoia. What do they think? Well, grab some popcorn, sit back, relax, an...
The Connection
August 17, 2022 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB“The Connection” #29 Ben and Danielle discuss the 2014 French crime film, The Connection, directed by Cedric Jimenez. The movie stars Jean Dujardin who plays Pierre Michel, a dedicated cop who dedicates his career to catching the leader of a large drug ring in 1970s France. The hosts examine the themes of different types of addiction, the abundance of vices in societies around the world, and becoming addicted to one’s one work life. What do they think? Well, grab some popcorn, sit back, rel...
Free Willy
August 10, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB“Free Willy” #28 Ben and Danielle discuss the 1993 children’s movie, Free Willy, directed by Simon Wincer. The movie stars Jason James Richter, a boy who forms an unlikely bond with a whale named Willy. As he grows closer to the animal, he realizes that Willy is in danger, and he and his friends from the marine animal park attempt to free the giant mammal. The hosts examine the themes of commodifying wild animals, grieving a loved one, and learning what love is in different types of relatio...
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
July 13, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB“Who Framed Roger Rabbit” #27 Ben and Danielle discuss the beloved 1988 classic comedy, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, directed by Robert Zemeckis. The movie stars Bob Hoskins as Eddie Valiant, a private detective who gets hired to investigate a scandal involving Jessica Rabbit and Marvin Acme. This case evolves into a murder case when Roger Rabbit gets framed for murdering the merchandise mogel. The hosts examine the themes of sticking to your morals, having a sense of humor, and learning to lau...
Stalag 17
June 29, 2022 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB“Stalag 17” #26 Ben and Danielle discuss the 1953 war drama, Stalag 17, directed by Billy Wilder. The movie takes place in a 1944 POW camp in Germany around Christmas time. After two prisoners who try to escape and are killed by their captors, the American soldiers become suspicious of the idea that there is a spy among them. The hosts examine the themes of instinct, going with your gut, and what happens in survival scenarios. What do they think? Well, grab some popcorn, sit back, relax, an...
Leaving Las Vegas
June 15, 2022 15:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB“Leaving Las Vegas” #25 Ben and Danielle discuss the 1995 drama, Leaving Las Vegas, directed by Mike Figgis. The movie stars Nicolas Cage as Ben Sanderson, a Hollywood screenwriter who loses everything and decides to escape to Las Vegas and indulge in his alcohol addiction. It also stars Elisabeth Shue who plays Sera, a sex worker who develops a relationship with Ben. The hosts examine the themes of addiction, the effects of addiction to the person inflicted and those around them, and falli...
Vice
June 08, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB“Vice” #24 Ben and Danielle discuss the comedic biographical film, Vice, written and directed by Adam McKay. The movie portrays the life of former US Vice President Dick Cheney, played by Christian Bale, and his political journey from the 1960s to the 2010s. It also stars Amy Adams, Sam Rockwell, and Steve Carell. The hosts examine the themes of the analogies between flyfishing and politics, the messy business of politics, and the risks one is willing to take for their own personal gain. Wh...
Rocky III
June 01, 2022 15:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB“Rocky III” #23 Ben and Danielle discuss Rocky III, written by, directed by, and starring Sylvester Stallone. When a cocky, young fighter named Clubber lang, played by Mr. T, starts taunting the now heavyweight champion, Rocky Balboa, the tired boxer reluctantly trains to defend his title. Your hosts talk about aspects of the movie that they liked, such as the film quality, hopeful workout montages, and character development. They examine the themes of striving to reach your goals, what fam...
The Big Sleep
May 25, 2022 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB“The Big Sleep” #22 Ben and Danielle discuss the 1946 classic film noir The Big Sleep, directed by Howard Hawks. The movie stars Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. When a private detective gets hired by a wealthy family to investigate a blackmail case against one of his daughters, he discovers murder, extortion, and love. Your hosts talk about aspects of the movie that they liked, such as the classic film feel and its possible impact on films today. They examine the themes of the reality of...
Blindspotting
May 11, 2022 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB“Blindspotting” #21 Ben and Danielle discuss the 2018 drama Blindspotting, directed by Carlos Lopez Estrada. The movie stars Daveed Diggs who plays Collin, a young man struggling to lay low before his parole period ends. However, his friend Miles, played by Rafael Casal, repeatedly brings him into sticky situations that threaten his freedom. This movie written by real-life best friends takes you through a journey of loss, friendship, and the reality of being a minority in a big city. Your h...
Rent
May 04, 2022 15:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB“Rent” #20 Ben and Danielle discuss the smash hit musical Rent, directed by Chris Columbus. The movie stars Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, Idina Menzel, and Rosario Dawson. During the 1980s AIDS epidemic in New York City, young bohemians struggle with disease, poverty, addiction, and loss. The musical follows a tumultuous year at the end of the decade. Your hosts talk about aspects of the movie that they liked, such as the music, emotion, and star power. They examine the themes of love, grief, ...
The Reader
April 20, 2022 15:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB“The Reader” #19 Ben and Danielle discuss the 2008 romance film The Reader, directed by Stephen Daldry. The movie stars Ralph Fiennes, Kate Winslet, and David Kross. In post-WWII Germany, a law student named Michael Berg attends the trial of his former lover, Hanna Schmitz. The film shows how the two met, fell in love, and broke up mysteriously. Your hosts talk about aspects of the movie that they liked, such as the set design, acting, and direction. They examine the themes of remorse, grie...
I Still See You
April 13, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB“I Still See You” #18 Ben and Danielle discuss the 2018 young adult film I Still See You, directed by Scott Speer. The movie stars Bella Thorne, Richard Harmon, and Dermot Mulroney. After a cataclysmic nuclear reactor meltdown near Chicago, people who were killed by the blast still appear as ghosts, or remnants, throughout the area. A girl named Ronnie finds a remnant she has not seen before in her bathroom and investigates who it used to be. Your hosts talk about aspects of the movie that ...
The Prom
March 30, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB“The Prom” #17 Ben and Danielle discuss the 2020 musical The Prom, directed by Ryan Murphy. The movie stars Meryl Streep, James Corden, Andrew Rannells, Nicole Kidman, and Keegan-Michael Key. In a small Indiana town, four washed up Broadway actors help a lesbian teenager to attend her high school prom. Your hosts talk about aspects of the movie that they liked, such as the set lighting, singing, and underlying messages. They get lost reminiscing about their own proms as teenagers, but they ...
The Man Who Killed Don Quixote
March 16, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB“The Man Who Killed Don Quixote” #16 Ben and Danielle discuss the 2018 magical realism comedy The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, directed by Terry Gilliam. The movie stars Adam Driver as Toby, a film director who hires a Spanish cobbler, played by Jonathan Pryce, to portray Don Quixote in his commercial. However, the cobbler believes himself to actually be Don Quixote. Your hosts talk about aspects of the movie that they liked, such as the set lighting, acting, and direction. They also examine...
The Fountain
March 09, 2022 18:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB“The Fountain” #15 Ben and Danielle discuss the 2006 magical realism romantic drama The Fountain, directed by Darren Aronofsky. The movie stars Hugh Jackman as Tommy Creo, a man who goes on a quest for immortality as his wife, played by Rachel Weisz, is dying from a terminal illness. However, she has accepted her fate. Your hosts talk about aspects of the movie that they liked, such as the visual effects, acting, and cinematography. They also examine the themes of death, immortality, love, ...
Brave
February 23, 2022 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB“Brave” #14 Ben and Danielle discuss the 2012 Pixar movie Brave, directed by Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman, and Steve Purcell. The movie stars Kelly Macdonald as Princess Merida, a young woman who tries to change her fate as her parents force her to endure a contest to see which young man in the kingdom will take her hand in marriage. However, this attempt goes awry when she accidentally turns her mother into a bear with a witch’s spell. The animated film also stars Billy Connolly and Emma T...
The Life Ahead
February 16, 2022 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB“The Life Ahead” #13 Ben and Danielle discuss the Italian drama The Life Ahead, directed by Edoardo Ponti. The movie stars Sophia Loren as Madame Rosa, a woman who runs a daycare who takes in a 12-year-old boy named Momo, played by Ibrahima Gueye. The two characters recognize their respective struggles and upbringings to form a bond. Your hosts talk about aspects of the movie that they liked, such as the acting, directing, and storytelling. They also examine the themes of nature being indif...
Before Midnight
February 09, 2022 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB“Before Midnight” #12 Ben and Danielle continue their romance movie review series for Valentines Day with Before Midnight, directed by Richard Linklater. The movie stars Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy as Jesse and Celine, a married couple dealing with troubles surrounding Jesse’s son from a previous marriage. This is the final movie in Linklater’s Before trilogy, but your hosts had not seen the first two prior to this viewing. Your hosts talk about aspects of the movie that they liked, such as...
You Again
February 02, 2022 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB“You Again” #11 Ben and Danielle begin their romance movie review series for Valentines Day with You Again, directed by Andy Fickman. The movie stars Kristen Bell as Marni, a successful PR professional who travels back to her hometown for her brother’s wedding only to find out that his fiancée is Marni’s high school bully. However, Joanna, her former bully, does not seem to remember Marni. The movie also stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Sigourney Weaver, and Betty White. Your hosts talk about aspect...
The Marksman
January 26, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB“The Marksman” #10 Ben and Danielle discuss the 2021 action drama The Marksman, directed by Robert Lorenz. The movie stars Liam Neeson as Jim Hanson, a weathered rancher with financial debt who comes across a boy named Miguel and his mother who have just crossed the border from Mexico into the US. Jim makes a deal with the mother to take care of Miguel, and the film emanates the classic storyline of a weathered older man taking a younger child on a journey and forming a unique bond. Your ho...
Two Mules for Sister Sara
January 19, 2022 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB“Two Mules for Sister Sara” #9 Ben and Danielle discuss the 1970 western Two Mules for Sister Sara, directed by Don Siegel. The movie stars Clint Eastwood as Hogan, a lone cowboy who saves a nun, played by Shirley MacLaine, and helps her to safely travel through Mexico to help the Juarista army battle against the French troops. This unlikely pair finds themselves in many sticky situations and encounters. Your hosts talk about aspects of the movie that they liked, such as the music and camer...
The Talented Mr. Ripley
January 12, 2022 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB“The Talented Mr. Ripley” #8 Ben and Danielle discuss the 1999 drama The Talented Mr. Ripley, directed by Anthony Minghella. The movie stars Matt Damon as Tom Ripley, who is sent to Italy to retrieve Dickie Greenleaf, played by Jude Law, and send him back to the United States. Along the way, a friendship blossoms, but jealousy ensues as well. Your hosts talk about aspects of the movie that they liked, such as the music and camera work, and they discuss things that they disliked, like the pa...
Superman: Red Son
January 05, 2022 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB“Superman: Red Son” #7 Ben and Danielle discuss the animated DC film Superman: Red Son, directed by Sam Liu. The movie stars Jason Isaacs, Amy Acker, and Diedrich Bader. Your hosts talk about aspects of the movie that they liked, such as the twist on the classic superhero and the historical ties to the events in the movie. They also examine the prominent themes of propaganda and corruption via power and greed. What do they think? Well, grab some popcorn, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!...
Godzilla vs. Kong
December 29, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB“Godzilla vs. Kong” #6 Ben and Danielle discuss the action-packed film Godzilla vs. Kong, directed by Adam Wingard. The movie stars Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, and Brian Tyree Henry, but most of all, King Kong and Godzilla. Your hosts talk about aspects of the movie that they liked and disliked, such as plot holes, retconned origins, and two-dimensional human characters, and they also examine the prominent themes of humans vs nature and connections between beings....
Gladiator
December 22, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB“Gladiator” #5 Ben and Danielle discuss the historical fiction film, Gladiator, directed by Ridley Scott. The movie stars Russell Crowe as Maximus Meridius, a general for the Roman Empire who seeks revenge against the new Caesar, Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), who orders the death of Maximus’ wife and son. He evades his own assassination attempt, and he gets sold into slavery to eventually become a gladiator. Your hosts talk about aspects of the movie that they liked, such as the story, acting...
Memento
December 15, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBDecember 15, 2021 Reely Random Movie Reviews “Memento” #4 Ben and Danielle discuss the psychological thriller Memento, directed by Christopher Nolan. The movie stars Guy Pearce as Leonard Shelby, who seeks revenge against the man who took the life of his wife. However, due to a head injury, he suffers from short-term memory loss. They talk about aspects of the movie that they liked and disliked, such as the story, editing, and confusing nature of the film, and they also examine the promin...
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
December 01, 2021 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBDecember 1, 2021 Reely Random Movie Reviews “Kill Bill: Vol. 1” #3 Ben and Danielle discuss the Kung Fu Western action film Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003), directed by Quentin Tarantino. The movie stars Uma Thurman as “The Bride,” who seeks revenge against her former boss and lover, Bill, and the rest of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad. They talk about aspects of the movie that they liked and disliked, such as the direction, acting, and tone, and they also examine the prominent theme of re...
Four Rooms (1995)
November 20, 2021 03:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBNovember 19, 2021 Reely Random Movie Reviews “Four Rooms (1995)” #2 Ben and Danielle discuss the anthology comedy film Four Rooms (1995), directed by Allison Anders, Alexandre Rockwell, Robert Rodriguez, and Quentin Tarantino. The movie stars Tim Roth as the bellhop, Ted, of the Mon Signor Hotel in Los Angeles. It also includes many stars, like Antonio Banderas, Madonna, and Quentin Tarantino. They talk about aspects of the movie that they liked and disliked, such as the direction, acting...
Four Rooms
November 20, 2021 03:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBNovember 19, 2021 Reely Random Movie Reviews “Four Rooms” #2 Ben and Danielle discuss the anthology comedy film Four Rooms (1995), directed by Allison Anders, Alexandre Rockwell, Robert Rodriguez, and Quentin Tarantino. The movie stars Tim Roth as the bellhop, Ted, of the Mon Signor Hotel in Los Angeles. It also includes many stars, like Antonio Banderas, Madonna, and Quentin Tarantino. They talk about aspects of the movie that they liked and disliked, such as the direction, acting, and t...
The Fifth Element
October 27, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBOctober 27, 2021 Reely Random Movie Reviews "The Fifth Element" #1 Ben and Danielle discuss the science fiction movie The Fifth Element (1997), directed by Luc Besson. The film stars Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, and Gary Oldman. They talk about aspects of the movie that they liked and disliked, including the CGI, projections of the future, and themes of love and war. What do they think? Well, grab some popcorn, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! Check out our website and social media pa...
The Fifth Element (1997)
October 27, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBBen and Danielle discuss the science fiction movie The Fifth Element (1997), directed by Luc Besson. The film stars Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, and Gary Oldman. They talk about aspects of the movie that they liked and disliked, including the CGI, projections of the future, and themes of love and war. What do they think? Well, grab some popcorn, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! Check out our website and social media pages! Website: https://www.podpage.com/reely-random-movie-reviews/ ...
Reely Random Introduction
September 29, 2021 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.23 MBDanielle Toussaint introduces the Reely Random Movie Reviews podcast. She talks about what the show will be about and finds out what movie she and Ben will be reviewing and discussing in the first official episode. Check out our website and social media pages! Website: https://reelyrandommoviereviews.buzzsprout.com https://reelyrandommoviereviews.buzzsprout.com/share Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reelyrandommoviereviews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelyrandommovierevi...