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Wrong Reel

Wrong Reel is a podcast for hardcore cinephiles where we tackle everything from Jean-Luc Godard to Jean-Luc Picard. Hosted by James Hancock.

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  • Oct 23, 2023 · 2 hr 3 min

    WR666 - Episode 666 Halloween Special - 'The Omen' (1976)

    Wrong Reel 666 has arrived and for this very special Halloween episode, Simon O'Neill is back on the show to discuss Richard Donner's horror classic 'The Omen' (1976): Follow Simon O'Neill on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sim_ONeill Simon O'Neill's Official Site: https://simononeill.net/ Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/colebrax Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/wrong-reel

  • Oct 17, 2023 · 2 hr 17 min

    WR665 - 61st New York Film Festival - Recap

    Producer Robert Cotto and Marcus Pinn (Creator of Pinnland Empire and co-host of Zebras in America) return for a recap of the 61st New York Film Festival #NYFF61. Follow Robert Cotto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/robcotto Follow Marcus Pinn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PINNLAND_EMPIRE Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/colebrax Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/wrong-reel

  • Oct 11, 2023 · 1 hr 54 min

    WR664 - Howard Hawks Part II - "Think You're Good Enough?"

    We're back with Part II in the story of Howard Hawks as we follow his career from the outbreak of WWII up through his retirement after 'Rio Lobo' (1970). WR662 - Howard Hawks Part I - The Director is Just a Storyteller: https://wrongreel.com/podcast/wr662-howard-hawks-part-i-the-director-is-just-a-storyteller/ Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/colebrax #Sponsored Sign Up for Free Trial of Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/wrongreel Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/wrong-reel

  • Oct 1, 2023 · 2 hr 7 min

    WR663 - Pistols at Dawn: 'Creator' (1985) vs 'The Creator' (2023)

    Becky D'Anna is back to act as referee in a battle to the death between 'Creator' (1985) and 'The Creator' (2023). Follow Becky D'Anna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hwoodminotaur Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel #Sponsored Sign Up for Free Trial of Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/wrongreel Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/wrong-reel

  • Sep 21, 2023 · 1 hr 43 min

    WR662 - Howard Hawks Part I - The Director is Just a Storyteller

    I've been putting this off for years but I'm finally doing the deep dive on the career of Howard Hawks. Part I takes us from the silent era to the outbreak of World War II. Part II of this podcast coming soon... Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/colebrax #Sponsored Sign Up for Free Trial of Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/wrongreel Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/wrong-reel

  • Aug 31, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min

    WR661 - Tico Romao and 'Action Scenarios'

    Tico Romao joins us for the first time to discuss his new book 'Action Scenarios: The Essential Guide to Action in Film' now available for pre-order. Order 'Action Scenarios: The Essential Guide to Action in Film': https://www.amazon.com/Action-Scenarios-Essential-Guide-Film/dp/1644040042 Check Out Tico's site: https://action-cinema.com/ Follow Tico Romao: https://twitter.com/Tico_Romao Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel #Sponsored Sign Up for Free Trial of Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/wrongreel Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/wrong-reel

  • Aug 22, 2023 · 1 hr

    WR660 - 'Heroic Times' (1983) - The Return of an Animated Epic

    We are joined by the masterminds behind Deaf Crocodile (Craig Rogers and Dennis Bartok) to discuss the upcoming Blu-ray release of the fully restored animated epic 'Heroic Times' (1983, directed by József Gémes). Pre-Order 'Heroic Times': https://shop-deafcrocodile.company.site/Heroic-Times-Blu-ray-p576270833 Follow Deaf Crocodile: https://twitter.com/DeafCrocodile Order Dennis Bartok's 'A Thousand Cuts: The Bizarre Underground World of Collectors and Dealers Who Saved the Movies': https://shorturl.at/kmwJ0 Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/colebrax Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/wrong-reel

  • Aug 15, 2023 · 1 hr 35 min

    WR659 - The Wounded Madhouse of Paddy Chayefsky's 'The Hospital' (1971)

    William Mendoza (3d Animator & Co-Host of Men on Film Pod) joins us for the first time to discuss a George C. Scott double feature consisting of 'The Hospital' (1971, written by Paddy Chayefsky) and 'The Savage is Loose' (1974, directed by George C. Scott). Subscribe to Men on Film Pod: https://twitter.com/menonfilmpod Follow William Mendoza: https://twitter.com/williammendoza Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/colebrax Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/wrong-reel

  • Aug 10, 2023 · 1 hr 43 min

    WR658 - Talking 'Five Easy Pieces' (1970) with the Great Billy T

    Bill Teck makes his triumphant return to discuss Bob Rafelson's 'Five Easy Pieces' (1970), a film that just keeps getting better and better each time I see it. Follow Bill Teck on Twitter: https://twitter.com/billteck Watch 'One Day Since Yesterday': http://onedaysinceyesterday.com/ Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/colebrax Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/wrong-reel

  • Jul 24, 2023 · 2 hr 6 min

    WR657 - San Diego Comic Con 2023 Recap with Becky D'Anna

    Becky D'Anna makes her return for a breakdown of all the pop culure mania she experienced at this year's Comic Con. Follow Michael Raffety: https://www.aplusvoiceovers.com/ Follow Becky D'Anna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hwoodminotaur Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel #Sponsored Sign Up for Free Trial of Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/wrongreel Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/wrong-reel

  • Jul 20, 2023 · 2 hr 25 min

    WR656 - The Westerns of Jacques Tourneur aka Jack Turner

    Most movie enthusiasts know the name of Jacques Tourneur from horror and film noir, but David Lambert is back on the show to make the case for 5 remarkable westerns directed by the man known as Jack Turner. David Lambert Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidlambertart/posts Buy David Lambert a Cup of Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/davidlambertart Follow David Lambert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidLambertArt Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel #Sponsored Sign Up for Free Trial of Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/wrongreel Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/wrong-reel

  • Jul 15, 2023 · 2 hr 24 min

    WR655 - Stiff Upper Lit - A Merchant Ivory Double Bill

    Filmmaker Simon O'Neill returns for a Merchant Ivory double bill where we discuss 'Howards End' (1992), 'The Remains of the Day' (1993), and the novels upon which they are based. #Sponsored Sign Up for Free Trial of Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/wrongreel Follow Simon O'Neill on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sim_ONeill Simon O'Neill's Official Site: https://simononeill.net/ Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/wrong-reel

  • Jul 7, 2023 · 2 hr 14 min

    WR654 - Wes Anderson Triple Feature with Marcus Pinn & Rob Cotto

    Marcus Pinn and Robert Cotto reunite to discuss the enduring appeal of Wes Anderson's first three movies, 'Bottle Rocket', 'Rushmore' and 'The Royal Tenenbaums'. #Sponsored Sign Up for Free Trial of Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/wrongreel Follow Robert Cotto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/robcotto Follow Marcus Pinn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PINNLAND_EMPIRE Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/colebrax Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/wrong-reel

  • Jul 1, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min

    WR653 - Trapped in 'The Keep' (1983) with Jacob Calta

    Jacob Calta (A Fistful of Film, 365 Infantry, Quality Candor, Anvil Magazine) is back on the show to make the case for Michael Mann's cult classic 'The Keep' (1983). Follow Jacob Calta: https://twitter.com/stagescreen60 365 Infantry: http://365infantry.substack.com A Fistful of Film: http://afistfuloffilm.com ANVIL: Iron Age Magazine: @AnvilMagazine Quality Candor: http://youtube.com/@QualityCandor Bandcamp: http://jacobcalta.bandcamp.com Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel #Sponsored Sign Up for Free Trial of Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/wrongreel Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/wrong-reel

  • Jun 25, 2023 · 1 hr 39 min

    WR652 - Maurice Pialat Triple Feature with Robert O'Meara

    Director Robert O'Meara returns to discuss a triple feature of films directed by Maurice Pialat and starring Gérard Depardieu ('Loulou', 'Police', and 'Under the Sun of Satan'). Follow Robert O'Meara: https://twitter.com/Bobunsound Once Upon a Time in Ireland Part I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_pouCc45K4 Once Upon a Time in Ireland Part II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNoQX7_Rtoo Follow James Hancock: https://twitter.com/colebrax Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/wrong-reel #Sponsored Sign Up for Free Trial of Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/wrongreel

  • Jun 18, 2023 · 1 hr 30 min

    WR651 - In the Future There Will Be No War. There Will Only Be Rollerball.

    Victor Rodriguez returns to celebrate one of his all-time favorite movies, the dystopian Sci-Fi classic 'Rollerball' (1975) starring James Caan. Follow Victor Rodriguez on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dimestorecaesar Check out Victor's fiction: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077GS1L96?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_KDAS1DCA5RBA2DBNX18Q Follow James Hancock: https://twitter.com/colebrax Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/wrong-reel #Sponsored Sign Up for Free Trial of Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/wrongreel

  • Jun 8, 2023 · 1 hr 43 min

    WR650 - Werner Herzog & Observations on a New Language

    Bill Scurry is back for a guided tour through some of Werner Herzog's best early documentaries: 'Land of Silence and Darkness', 'The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner' & 'How Much Wood Would a Woodchuck Chuck'. Follow Bill Scurry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WilliamScurry 'How Much Wood Would a Woodchuck Chuck' on Bill's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6jSdbkTsVo Follow James Hancock: https://twitter.com/colebrax #Sponsored Sign Up for Free Trial of Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/wrongreel Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/wrong-reel

  • May 31, 2023 · 1 hr 55 min

    WR649 - Gone to Texas: The Outlaw Josey Wales and the Story of Asa 'Earl' Carter

    Just in time for Clint Eastwood's birthday, David Lambert is back on the show to discuss the making of one of Clint's best, 'The Outlaw Josey Wales' (1976). David Lambert Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidlambertart/posts Follow David Lambert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidLambertArt Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel #Sponsored Sign Up for Free Trial of Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/wrongreel Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/wrong-reel

  • May 26, 2023 · 1 hr 39 min

    WR648 - The Vivacious Films of Josephine Baker

    Martin Kessler is back to celebrate the career of one of the true icons of the Jazz Age and the Roaring Twenties, Josephine Baker. #Sponsored Sign Up for Free Trial of Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/wrongreel Follow Martin Kessler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MovieKessler Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/wrong-reel

  • May 20, 2023 · 1 hr 49 min

    WR647 - Zappa Double Feature with Dan Pullen

    Dan Pullen makes his return to discuss two fantastic films about Frank Zappa: 'Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words' (2016) and 'Roxy: The Movie' (2015). Follow Dan Pullen: https://twitter.com/danpullenbooks Follow Movies from Hell: https://twitter.com/26MFHPOD Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel #Sponsored Sign Up for Free Trial of Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/wrongreel Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/wrong-reel

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