Is It for Reel

Three friends dive into the movies of their youth and try to see if they still make us laugh, cry, sing, or cringe. We discuss and decide if it holds to the test of time to be called FOR REEL!

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187 episodes
Updated June 22
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Mar 18, 2021 · 1 hr 28 min
IIFR E44: Clifford
They say children are the future. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Well, we watched Clifford and we're not so sure. If they get their instructions from plastic dinosaurs, rock a blazer and tie, and have the lifeless eyes of a great white shark then some murder by rollercoaster may be in order. So top off your bloody mary with hot sauce, get the hardest baguette you can find, and watch out for Dabney Coleman. It's Clifford!!!!!
Mar 11, 2021 · 2 hr 3 min
IIFR E43: Coming to America
Our podders celebrate birthdays, betrothals, and sequels by going back to the original. That’s right, we watched COMING TO AMERICA. So grab your golden toothbrushes, some McDowell fries, and how bout a cool million. So get ready for A vision of perfection, An object of affection, To quench your royal fire, and the greatest rom com of all time. Coming to America!!!! (Also, hold on to your hats, this is a two parter combined into one.)
Mar 4, 2021 · 1 hr 48 min
IIFR E42: Splash
Splish splash we were taking a bath long about a Saturday night. That's right y'all, we watched Splash! So break out your I heart Bosom Buddies t-shirt, your lobster bib, and most importantly bring along a bigger boat. Avast y'all, mermaids be in these waters!!!!
Feb 25, 2021 · 1 hr 37 min
IIFR E41: Weird Science
Our podders decided this is as good a week as any to ride the lightning. So they strapped on their bra hats, flipped the switches and threw the laws of god and man out the window. That's right we watched Weird Science this week. Put on your shower pants, remind yourself not to do certain accents, and light a candle for all those that died playing the piano. Blasting boobs and butts and beans. Weird Science!!!!!!
Feb 18, 2021 · 1 hr 25 min
IIFR E40: Modern Problems
So you think you're brave, huh? Are you brave enough for the genre whiplashes in store when you watch MODERN PROBLEMS? Our podcasting heroes survived this slapstick-slice of life-vodoo horror-special effects extravaganza. Can you? Be sure to bring your accent randomizer and your mood randomizer. Seriously hang on. Yeeeeesss!! I like it?
Feb 11, 2021 · 1 hr 34 min
IIFR E39: Hook
We are taking it easy this week by watching the Captain and Smee take a lovely little pleasure cruise. What's that you say?!! They've kidnapped kids and will probably murder another?!!! Well then strap on your rattan armor, unholster your cellphone, and load up your mashed potato cannons. We're watching HOOK!! Tick tock, tick tock.
Feb 4, 2021 · 1 hr 29 min
IIFR E38: Better Off Dead
Our brave podcasters are ready to race, so put on your welding goggles, strap on a solitary ski, and be sure you have two dollars. That's right it's BETTER OFF DEAD. Don't forget to fuel up with some Octopus Monster, Franch Fries and PERU!!!!!
Jan 28, 2021 · 1 hr 36 min
IIFR E37: Cocktail
In vino veritas!! Especially if that wine is a piña colada and was spun around Tom Cruise's head to the beats of Kokomo. That's right our podders saddled up to the bar and watched COCKTAIL. Bust out your poetry briefcase, clap before every sentence, and pop the soundtrack into the tape player. Let's Cocktail!!!!
Jan 21, 2021 · 1 hr 45 min
IIFR E36: Aspen Extreme
As Percy Bysshe Shelley says "If winter comes, can spring be far behind?" Our brave podders watched Aspen Extreme and are here to tell you yes, spring may never come. So strap on your K2's, get in some skin tight neon, and set up your juice bar. It's going to be a long run. Ain't no extreme like Aspen Extreme. Shred the gnar!!!!
Jan 14, 2021 · 1 hr 31 min
IIFR E35: The Cutting Edge
As we enter 2021, our brave heroes shake off their New Year's hangovers to do battle with Ice Queens and Joe Blow Hockey dudes. That's right we're talking about the Cutting Edge!! So break out your sparkly jumpers and get ready for montage after montage. Watch out for the toe pick. Cutting Edge coming at ya!!!!
Jan 8, 2021 · 32 min
IIFR: Mini Episode - Holiday Party
Our brave podcasters rest their weary bones after a crazy 2020 to have the annual Is It for Reel Holiday Party. They brought their plus ones and their egg nog and guess what? You're invited too!!! So grab your drink of choice, light a fire in ye olde fire place and settle in for a fun game of movie review trivia.
Dec 28, 2020 · 1 hr 33 min
IIFR E34: A Very Country Christmas (Commentary Track)
As we read all of our fan mail from this year we realized every single one said "Record a commentary track for A Very Country Christmas so we can listen to it while we watch A Very Country Christmas. Also are the dog barks in the podcast real or is that just radio magic?" Seriously every single one said that. So that's what we did. Load up the old netflix and hit play when we tell you to then commentate with us as we watch A Very Country Christmas. And yes the barks are all real!!!!
Dec 17, 2020 · 1 hr 16 min
IIFR E33: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
When the weather outside is frightful and the fire is so delightful, it's time to wish your parents away, do some minor credit card fraud, and build a murder house. That's right our loyal podders are talking about Home Alone 2: The One in New York. So bust out your talkboy and befriend a bird lady. Kevin!!!!!!
Dec 10, 2020 · 1 hr 34 min
IIFR E32: Scrooged
Our podcasters have decided to celebrate the holidays for real. That means breaking out the classic telling of a Christmas Carol. No not that one, or that one. We're talking about Scrooged. So gather your skull mice, your glitter targets, and your dog ghosts. Crank it to 11 and get ready for Scrooged!!
Dec 7, 2020 · 35 min
IIFR E31: Gremlins 2 - Bonus
Just when you think Gremlins can't giveth anymore, it giveths a Bonus Episode. Our three podders sit down with one of the actual creature creators/puppeteers from the movie. It's movie magic, Gremlins style!
Dec 3, 2020 · 1 hr 24 min
IIFR E31: Gremlins 2 - The New Batch
What the hell was that? I don't know but here it comes again!!! It's our first sequel. What??!!! We survived Gremlins 1 so our brave heroes are diving into Gremlins 2: The New Batch. So get ready for Bizarro Trump, fake and real Munsters, the great debate of twins v. clones, and literally anything else you can imagine. It's Gremlins 2, y'all!!!
Nov 26, 2020 · 1 min
IIFR E30: Dream a Little Dream - BONUS
The Dream continues!! In fact, it will never end. Enjoy this little bonus track from our very own Katie L.
Nov 20, 2020 · 1 hr 23 min
IIFR E30: Dream a Little Dream
It's the 30th episode so our brave companions decided to look through the looking glass. You know what they saw? Two Correys, Patton Oswalt's Wife, the angriest little bully, and some Bob Fosse Steam Heat. Buckle up! You might find yourself a little bit altered after watching this one.
Nov 12, 2020 · 1 hr 33 min
IIFR E29: Home for The Holidays
It's the holiday season and we are all stuck at home so our very literal podcasters decided to watch Home for The Holidays. This Baltimore original will help us discover if turkey is a good makeout food, how long we could stand being locked in an elevator with Robert Downey Jr., and of course who the hell is Dermott McRollme. Listen and find out.
Nov 6, 2020 · 1 hr 21 min
IIFR E28: Beetlejuice
Our brave podcasters once again dive into the ghoulish spirit of Halloween. This time with Tim Burton's Beetlejuice. Will they ever find out why covered bridges are covered, where is Harry Belafonte from, or if Michael Keaton is actually even in this movie. Say it with me: Betelgeuse, Beetlejuice, Pamplemousse!