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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Oct 29, 2020 · 1 hr 18 min
IIFR E27: Return to Oz
Be sure to wind up your crazy crank, because we watched Return to Oz. Strap on your wheelies, pick out your favorite head to wear, and probably drop some acid because this is going to be a wild ride. Gumps, knick knack shops, and electroshock therapy. Oh my!!
Oct 22, 2020 · 1 hr 22 min
IIFR E26 Speed
Pop quiz, Hot shots!!!! What would win in a race, an elevator, a bus, or a subway? Well we're going to find out because we're talking about Speed this week. Our brave podcasters have their bus passes ready, their bangs styled, and their pedals to the freaking metal. Speed!!!!!!!!!!!
Oct 8, 2020 · 1 hr 16 min
IIFR: E25 Strange Brew
To die, to sleep; To sleep: perchance to dream. Yup we've all passed out and are having the same beer induced fever dream. It's Strange Brew!!! Prepare yourselves for Karate Lawyers, Sweaty Uncles, and the Bechdel Approved Canadien Tuxedoes. All of which was in the original Hamlet this movie is based upon. Enjoy!!!
Oct 1, 2020 · 1 hr 30 min
IIFR E24: Look Who's Talking
Strap yourselves in as we've got a doozy (lengthy) of a podcast for ya. But that's what it takes to parse the grammar of Look Who's Talking, find that crafty McGuffin, and figure out the Je ne sais quoi of Kirstie Alley's voice. It's a wild ride and we hope you enjoy!
Sep 17, 2020 · 1 hr 25 min
IIFR E23: Demolition Man
Our brave podcasters have emerged from their Cryo-goo ready to take whatever the future has to throw at them. And the future of Demolition Man isn't holding back. So get ready for some Taco Bell, Seashells, and tactical berets, oh my! Uno, dos, tres, vamanos!!!!
Sep 10, 2020 · 1 hr 19 min
IIFR: E22 Teen Wolf
It's back to school time! You know what that means: basketball, dances, and turning into a werewolf and surfing on a car!!! You know, regular old high school stuff. So join our intrepid podcasters, throw on your dick nose t-shirt and howl at the moon!!!!!!!!
Sep 4, 2020 · 1 hr 15 min
IIFR: E21 Beverly Hills Cop
It's the second leg in the famed Beverly Hills trilogy and our intrepid podders are ready for action (even if one drank too much cherry schnapps). We've loaded up on bananas, practiced our laugh, and programmed the jukebox to play Axel F on repeat. Beverly Hills Cop!!!!!!
Aug 27, 2020 · 1 hr 30 min
IIFR: E20 The Great Outdoors
It's the dog days of summer, so our Poders (poddies?) jump into the wilds of Wiscaligan to experience The Great Outdoors. Will they survive trash pandas, killer bears, giant steaks, and even dumpster bears? If so they might just get a vacation girlfriend and and a chance to kiss Canada's oldest man (seriously, where does this movie take place).
Aug 21, 2020 · 1 hr 7 min
IIFR: E19 Legend
It's once more into the breach, dear friends. Our podding adventurers jump into a battle of good and evil, light and dark, teenage hormones and the lives of unicorns. Will we be seduced by the dark side or will we finally call PETA to report unicorn abuse. So strap on your headphones, Sit!!! or stand and find out.
Aug 13, 2020 · 1 hr 19 min
IIFR: E18 Harry and The Hendersons
The creature goes by many names: Tata Duende, Sasquatch, Bigfoot, Harry!? What!!! Our brave heroes go in for a long hug with this lovable giant. Will they be blinded by greed like a typical French Canadian or will they learn to love. If you love something set it free and slap it right in the face!!!
Aug 6, 2020 · 1 hr 15 min
IIFR: E17 Troop Beverly Hills
Our Brave Podcasters have their sashes on and are ready for some off brand girl scouting. Will they persevere and make it to the jamboree or end up the victim to an unbalanced scout master. Let's find out. It's Cookie Time!!!
Jul 23, 2020 · 1 hr 19 min
IIFR: E16 Waterworld
I hope our brave podcasters brought their shampoo and conditioner, because they are diving into the salty sea and there is no land in site. Will they succumb to stringy sea hair or will they find the blow out salon on the tanker of terror?
Jul 16, 2020 · 1 hr 16 min
IIFR: E15 Free Willy
Grab your oars and get to clapping, because this week our brave listeners go in search of a whale, a whale named willy who needs to be free. Bridget, Katie, and Phillip put on their water wings and dive into the deep end of this rescue. Can they avoid street punks, Michael Ironside's death stares, or flashbacks to Blackfish? Or will they find unexpected romance? Listen to find out!
Jul 9, 2020 · 1 hr 14 min
IIFR: E14 Clue
Who to trust, who to kill? That is what jumping down the rabbit hole of clue will do to you. And our brave movie watchers are very much down there. Will they pick the right ending or will they find themselves bludgeoned over the head by J. Edgar Hoover himself?
Jul 2, 2020 · 1 hr 15 min
IIFR: E13 Some Kind of Wonderful
Our Brave Podcasters find themselves back in high school once again. Can they figure out the trigonometry to solve this love triangle or will the local bully pay someone else to beat us up. Listen and find out!
Jun 25, 2020 · 1 hr 18 min
IIFR: E12 One Crazy Summer
It is summer and time to party! Will our brave heroes figure out what the hell is going on in this movie? Can they regain their sanity to win the regatta and put those snobs in their place? Or are we destined to be swallowed up by the rabid dolphin that is this plot? Listen and find out!
Jun 18, 2020 · 1 hr 9 min
IIFR: E11 Space Jam
Everybody get up, it's time to slam now We got a real jam goin' down Welcome to the Space Jam! Will our merry band of brave listeners be overwhelmed by the dulcet tunes of Jock Jams or will we realize the cold deadly expanse of space is actually preferable.
Jun 12, 2020 · 1 hr 15 min
IIFR: E10 Teen Witch
They say that absolute power will corrupt absolutely. Will our brave listeners be able to avoid the siren song that is Teen Witch without becoming power hungry rap overlords or will we just crimp our hair and brake out into song. What did we just watch!!!
May 21, 2020 · 1 hr 7 min
IIFR: E9 Gremlins
Which one of us was scarred by this zany crazy movie as a kid? Hand in the air. The gang takes a look at this weird wild christmas movie. Will we follow the rules and make it out of here alive or are we bound for the microwave?
May 9, 2020 · 58 min
IIFR: E8 Time Bandits
Showing true courage, our heroes jump into a fever dream of epic proportions. Will we come out the other side the same or turned into little party pigs? Only one way to find out!