28 APR 2024 · Bustin' makes us feel good. In this episode the Buffs dive into one of the all time great comedy blockbuster films, Ghostbusters (1984). This film owes a lot to its big ideas guy Dan Akroyd, who's past and belief in the supernatural gave life to this film, but this was a big risk for the studio at the time. Is this the best comedy blockbuster of all time, and more importantly is the comedy blockbuster a thing of the past? Do the forty year old effects still hold up? The Buffs discuss all this and more. SOCIALS https://www.instagram.com/thereelbuffs/ https://letterboxd.com/thereelbuffs/list/the-reel-buffs-podcast-ratings/ CONTACT hosts@reelbuffspod.com

10 APR 2024 · On this week's episode specialist guest Calvin fills in for Matt so he and Charlie can review one of their all time favorites, James Cameron's The Terminator. Released in 1984 The Terminator was a surprise hit, and it launched Arnold Schwarzenegger to super stauts. Calvin and Charlie talk at length about the production history, the influences, its place in history and some of the casting what ifs. What football star was considered to play the lead role? Listen to find out.

18 MAR 2024 · In this episode, The Buffs explore the story of Paul Atreides, a young nobleman caught in the midst of an interstellar conflict over the most precious resource in the galaxy, spice. With the fate of his family and people hanging in the balance, Paul embarks on a journey of discovery, destiny, and danger on the alien desert planet of Arrakis. Plus, Matt and Charlie give their takes on the new film!

26 FEB 2024 · Nothing is more serious than nuclear annihilation. Lucky for us, Stanley Kubrick took it so seriously that he could do nothing more than mock the people and policies in control of these weapons. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb is the work of master filmmaker and satirist Stanley Kubrick, and while this film may be 60 years old, some of the things it looks at are still a threat today. World leaders can still be foolish, and sometimes the arms race feels like one big dick measuring contest. While the subject matter holds up, does the film hold up? The Buffs discuss all this and more.

5 FEB 2024 · The Super Bowl is coming up! Here at the Reel Buffs we thought what better way to celebrate big game and our love of film by diving into Jim Carrey's 1994 classic, Ace Ventura - Pet Detective. The Buffs have fond memories of this film from their younger years, but does it hold up to our modern sensibilities? We also talk football, and if an Eagles vs Dolphins matchup in the Super Bowl was even a possibility in 1994. Lots of laughs and Jim Carrey impressions throughout the episode.

30 JAN 2024 · For the final episode of teen comedy month here at The Reel Buffs, we take a look at the 1984 John Hughes film Sixteen Candles. The Buffs do not agree on this film, and they discuss what might turn off modern audiences to this film. Is this the worst of the John Hughes teen comedies? Does Molly Ringwald have the best 3 year run of any teen actress ever? Who had the best run out of The Brat Pack? The Buffs discuss all this, plus categories and Letterboxd score.

8 JAN 2024 · "You go Glen Coco!" In this episode Charlie and Matt, dig into the Mean Girls, written by Tina Fey and directed by Mark Waters. One of the most quotable movies of all time, the buffs discuss some of their favorites and the impact this film had on meme and internet culture. Is this the best teen comedy of all time? The buffs discuss all this and more, plus new categories and the buffs Letterboxd score!

15 DEC 2023 · In this episode The Reel Buffs dive into the beloved Christmas comedy Elf. Directed by Jon Favreau and starring Will Ferrell, Matt and Charlie talk about the importance of this movie not just as a great Christmas film, but the effect it had on 21st century entertainment.

27 NOV 2023 · It's Thanksgiving, and since it is the busiest traveling holiday of the year, Matt and Charlie are revisiting the 1987 classic Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Is this the best Thanksgiving movie of all time? Is this the best John Hughes movie? Listen to the Buffs discuss, plus new categories!

7 NOV 2023 · Welcome back as this week Charlie and Matt are taking a dive into the hilarious 2013 film The Wolf of Wall Street starring Leonardo Dicaprio, Margot Robbie, Jonah Hill, and more directed of course, by Martin Scorsese.