Reel Boring Podcast

Reel Boring Podcast
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Jared Mathias and Anthony Nelson are two old buddies who met in film school and never stopped talking movies. Now separated by a few thousand miles, they reunite each week on the Reel Boring Podcast to bore into the films they can’t stop thinking about. Bringing their own distinct tastes and sensibilities, Jared and Anthony dig past “good” or “bad” to get at what makes a story work, what makes it memorable, and why any of it matters. From new releases and old favorites to television, games, and whatever else has hijacked their attention, nothing interesting is off the table. Come hang.

  1. 11h ago ·  Bonus

    DC Studios Upheaval: James Gunn and Peter Safran GONE

    In this bonus episode, Jared and Anthony break down the shocking news that James Gunn and Peter Safran, co-CEOs of DC Studios, have left their positions. What does it mean for the future of DC? Why did it happen at all? Should we be worried, excited, furious? Will DC Studios movies finally be cat friendly?

  2. 1d ago

    'Godzilla Minus Zero' is a Roaring Spectacle, and 'Wild Horse Nine' is Cause for Consideration

    While vacationing on Easter Island, Jared and Anthony are attacked by Godzilla, completely ruining their plans to watch The Cat in the Hat over the weekend. Forced to find shelter from the monstrous kaiju, we've got no choice but to confront our new reality: it's time to talk about Godzilla Minus Zero, the latest film from director Takashi Yamazaki! In this episode, we break down Godzilla Minus Zero and compare it to its predecessor, Godzilla Minus One. How does the latest Godzilla movie measure up? Does it deliver the same compelling human drama and spectacular monster action? And, perhaps most importantly, would having a giant radioactive lizard as our new overlord really be so bad? But Godzilla isn't the only cinematic threat on the horizon. We're also discussing Wild Horse Nine, Martin McDonagh's latest film starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as two bickering CIA agents. Is it another masterpiece from the director of The Banshees of Inisherin and In Bruges, or is McDonagh starting to repeat himself? The answer may surprise you. Plus, we're covering the passing of two legends in the film industry, Letterboxd's impending sale, the latest James Bond casting announcements, and Cliff Booth's continued struggle to find a theatrical home. From Godzilla's radioactive beam to surprisingly friendly wild horses, there's plenty to discuss on this episode of the Reel Boring Podcast. All that and more! Chapters (00:00) Welcome and Introduction (00:59) Patrick Stewart Has Passed Away (04:20) Eric Bauza's Legacy (05:28) Letterboxd Selling to New York Times (8:26) Robert Pattinson Might Be James Bond?!? (10:31) Cliff Booth Shut Out of Regal and Cinemark (18:29) Cliff Booth Gets a Second Trailer (23:34) Dune Part Three Gets Final Trailer (30:22) Jared's Box Office Corner (35:57) Main Event Part One: Godzilla Minus Zero (48:09) Godzilla Spoilers (1:03:15) The Main Event Part Two: Wild Horse Nine (1:11:51) Wild Horse Nine Spoilers (1:35:20) Drawzilla (1:47:59) Looking Ahead to Next Week

  3. Oct 31

    The Ultimate Halloween Movie Trivia Challenge! | An Over the Garden Wall Special

    Beware, the Unknown! Jared and Anthony are no more. The magic of Halloween has transformed them into their favorite Over the Garden Wall characters: Wirt and Jason Funderberker. Join our favorite cartoon frog as he guides his companion through the Unknown using nothing but a state-of-the-art PowerPoint presentation. The way home is long, the trials treacherous, and something sinister seems to lurk in the darkness behind them... but I'm sure it's nothing. And hey, at least they have movie trivia! In this special episode of the Reel Boring Podcast, Jared and Anthony celebrate Halloween with an Over-the-Garden-Wall-themed journey through Dante's eight(?) circles of Hell! Inspired by the beloved Cartoon Network miniseries, each circle presents a new challenge designed to test their knowledge of movies. Will they find their way out of the Unknown, or will they be lost forever? Along the way, they'll decipher one-star Letterboxd reviews, go on blind dates with horror movie villains, rank the highest-grossing horror movies of all time, assemble teams of iconic movie monsters, identify famous movie deaths through some truly terrible haikus, and more, all culminating in a final showdown that could put their very souls in jeopardy. So grab your lantern, fear the Beast, and leave these woods… if you can. All that and more on the Reel Boring Podcast! Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Halloween Special (01:48) - Circle 1: One Star Review (08:19) - Circle 2: Guess the Dating Profile (14:42) - Circle 3: Guess the Movie by the Picture of Food (17:40) - Circle 4: Ranking the Highest Grossing Horror Movies in Order (23:29) - Circle 5: Monster Mystery Draft (32:23) - Circle 6: Hot Takes (39:20) - Circle 7: Guess the Movie from the Haiku (44:37) - Circle 8: Fake or Film? (48:56) - The Boys Have Some Fun (50:47) - Circle 9: Halloween Movie Jeopardy (01:18:43) - What’s Coming Next Week?

  4. Oct 26

    ‘Wildwood’ is Pure Art, Plus ‘Clayface,’ ‘Wicker’ and A Stop-Motion Character Draft

    Shush! We're hiding from a witch and her army of coyotes in what might be the most beautifully crafted forest we've ever seen. Now that you mention it, the witch and the coyotes are pretty impressive, too. Guess it's time to talk about Wildwood, LAIKA's latest stop-motion animated movie! In this episode of the Reel Boring Podcast, Jared and Anthony discuss Wildwood, exploring the latest handcrafted fantasy adventure from the studio behind Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings. Does LAIKA's newest animated film live up to the studio's reputation for breathtaking stop-motion animation? Is it actually Absolute Art? With the witch and her coyotes only puppet-sized, we've also got time to discuss two more new movie releases: Wicker and DC's Clayface. Plus, we cover the latest entertainment news, including even more Netflix drama, James Bond casting news, The Rings of Power trailer, and Dune: Part Three box office updates. And just in case we need to placate the coyotes, Jared and Anthony draft some of their favorite stop-motion animated characters and throw them into mystery scenarios. Who will survive, who will thrive, and who will end up as coyote chow? All that and more on the Reel Boring Podcast! Chapters (00:00) Introduction (00:45) More Shakeups at Netflix (10:10) James Bond Casting Narrows to Four... Who Should it Be? (12:10) 'Prisoners' Writer Attached to New Alien Film (14:31) Rings of Power Season 3 Releases First Trailer (18:12) Dune 3 Starts Breaking Box Office Records (21:15) Jared's Box Office Corner (27:08) Wildwood Non-Spoiler Discussion (39:06) Wildwood Spoiler Discussion (58:19) Wicker Review (01:05:17) Clayface Review (01:10:22) Stop-Motion Character Mystery Draft

  5. Oct 24 ·  Bonus

    Fake or Fielder? | Nathan Fielder Trivia Game

    Nathan Fielder has done some truly unbelievable things. But can Jared tell the difference between Nathan's actual schemes and the ones Anthony completely made up? Welcome to Fake or Fielder, a Nathan Fielder trivia game where reality is somehow stranger than fiction. From a chili-dispensing bodysuit to questionable business strategies, Jared has to figure out which outrageous stories really happened, which quotes Nathan actually said, and how he solved some of the strangest business problems imaginable. Think you know Nathan For You, The Rehearsal, and Nathan Fielder's uniquely uncomfortable brand of comedy? Play along and see if you can beat Jared's score! Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelboringpod/ X: https://twitter.com/reelboringpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelboringpod

  6. Oct 24 ·  Bonus

    Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother Review | Mahershala Ali's Quiet Hitman Drama

    While on the search for breast milk for reasons that aren't your business, Jared and Anthony ran into Mahershala Ali, who, ironically, has made a movie about that exact predicament. So naturally, we had to sit down and talk about Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother! In this movie review, we break down Mahershala Ali's unconventional action thriller, exploring its themes of fatherhood, faith, and morality, alongside the only taste of the unrealized Blade movie we'll never see. Does Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother deliver on its unique premise? Jared and Anthony have some thoughts - and a few questions about those katanas. Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelboringpod/ X: https://twitter.com/reelboringpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelboringpod Chapters (00:00) Introduction to 'Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother' (00:41) Non-spoiler Discussion (04:14) Spoiler Discussion (17:07) Final Thoughts and Recommendations

  7. Oct 24 ·  Bonus

    Whalefall Review | A Whale of a Time?

    Well, this is awkward. Jared and Anthony went diving in whale-infested waters and wound up trapped inside a whale, which can only mean one thing: it's time for a Whalefall movie review! One of our most anticipated movies of the year, does Whalefall live up to the hype? We dive into the film's survival thriller premise, explore its themes of fatherhood and the complicated relationships between fathers and sons, and ask the most important question of all: Is Josh Brolin slowly turning into Jeff Bridges? Join the Reel Boring Podcast as we break down Whalefall and decide whether this whale of a tale is worth your time. Or is it tale of a whale? Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelboringpod/ X: https://twitter.com/reelboringpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelboringpod Chapters (00:00) - Introduction (00:43) - Non-Spoiler Review (04:54) - Spoiler Discussion (19:36) - Final Thoughts

  8. Oct 24

    Street Fighter Movie Review | FIGHT! (ft. Joshua Trevilcock)

    Hadouken!! We've been struck by a stray ball of blue fire, and just when we were about to discuss the new Street Fighter movie, too! Thankfully, we've called in reinforcements. For the first time, the Reel Boring Podcast welcomes our friend and professional stuntman Joshua Trevilcock to help us break down the latest big-screen adaptation of Capcom's legendary fighting game franchise. Together, Jared, Anthony, and Joshua dive into the Street Fighter movie review and discussion, debating what works, what doesn't, and which of our opinions lands the knockout blow. Will this video game adaptation emerge victorious, or will somebody be left eating a Shoryuken? FIGHT! Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelboringpod/ X: https://twitter.com/reelboringpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelboringpod

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Jared Mathias and Anthony Nelson are two old buddies who met in film school and never stopped talking movies. Now separated by a few thousand miles, they reunite each week on the Reel Boring Podcast to bore into the films they can’t stop thinking about. Bringing their own distinct tastes and sensibilities, Jared and Anthony dig past “good” or “bad” to get at what makes a story work, what makes it memorable, and why any of it matters. From new releases and old favorites to television, games, and whatever else has hijacked their attention, nothing interesting is off the table. Come hang.

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    Reel Boring Podcast
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
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