The Highlight Reel

Allison Thompson and Jaclyn Shin

Ever wanted to join a book club without actually having to read something? Try a movie club instead! Join co-hosts Allison Thompson and Jaclyn Shin in discussing a different film every week, along with conversations about pop culture and many other topics along the way.

Episodes

  1. Episode 10 - Last-Minute OSCARS Special!

    04/25/2021

    Episode 10 - Last-Minute OSCARS Special!

    (Heads Up: Apologies for the less than stellar audio quality, we wanted this out ASAP! Also oops, we said it was Episode 11 but it's actually Episode 10 lol) Surprise! Ahead of tonight’s 2021 Oscars Ceremony, Jaclyn and Allison sat down to discuss every film nominated for Best Picture this year, including THE FATHER, JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH, MANK, MINARI, NOMADLAND, PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN, SOUND OF METAL, and THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7. Allison and Jaclyn also give their opinions on their personal favorites and talk about which films will go home with awards. Spoilers Ahead for all films mentioned. Timestamps: The Father - 3:40 Judas and the Black Messiah - 16:02 Mank - 25:11 Minari - 33:00 Nomadland - 44:10 Promising Young Woman - 53:36 Sound of Metal - 1:20:40 The Trial of the Chicago 7 - 1:35:03 Follow The Highlight Reel on Social Media: Twitter - @_highlightshow Instagram - @highlightreelshow Letterboxd - allisonthompson and shinjanator Join The Shinema Club on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/dWbYzWB

    2h 10m
  2. Episode 9 - JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH with Elijah Freeman

    02/17/2021

    Episode 9 - JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH with Elijah Freeman

    This week, Jaclyn and Allison discuss HBO’s newest film JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH with friend and fellow podcaster Elijah Freeman. In addition to discussions about our favorite biographical movies and anime, we do discuss some pretty heavy topics in this episode. If you’re especially sensitive to topics concerning violence and racial trauma, proceed with caution. Spoilers begin at 45:41. Talking Points: Guest Introduction, Favorite Biopics, Overhyped Movie Recommendations, Jamie Foxx, Film Bro Movies, Watching 300 Episodes of One Piece, Awards Show Predictions, Daniel Kaluuya’s American Accent, Demon Slayer, Weezer’s Newest Album. Follow The Highlight Reel on Social Media: Twitter - @_highlightshow Instagram - @highlightreelshow Letterboxd - allisonthompson and shinjanator Thanks to our guest Elijah for joining us! Check out his podcast, Ethan and Elijah Presents: Basement Bros Sports Podcast, at the links below: Anchor - https://anchor.fm/ethan-freeman Instagram - @eebbsp Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTKbffQ62nSrF637XEEtE Join The Shinema Club on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/dWbYzWB Thanks to Ed Johnson (@WithoutYogurt on Twitter) for editing this episode!

    1h 27m
  3. Episode 8 - ALMOST FAMOUS with Jess George

    02/06/2021

    Episode 8 - ALMOST FAMOUS with Jess George

    Jaclyn and Allison bring on their first guest, Jess George, to review the semi-autobiographical film ALMOST FAMOUS (2000) directed by Cameron Crowe and starring Kate Hudson, Billy Prudup, and Patrick Fugit. Spoilers begin at 43:52 and end at 54:26. We also discuss our favorite movie soundtracks and weekly pop culture picks. Talking Points: Guest Introduction, Favorite Movie Soundtracks, Sufjan Stevens, Morrissey the Meme, Associating Movies/Scenes with Songs, The Awesomeness of Music Supervisors, How a Rewatch Can Change Your Opinion, Child Actors, The ~Real~ Stillwater Band, Favorite Songs in Almost Famous, Insane Casting, Portrayal of Music Industry, “Just Call the CEO” Energy, Professionalism vs. Fangirling, Football & the Super Bowl, Queen’s Gambit, Sundance 2021. Follow The Highlight Reel on Social Media: Twitter - @_highlightshow Instagram - @highlightreelshow YouTube - The Highlight Reel Letterboxd - allisonthompson and shinjanator Thanks to our guest Jess for joining us! Twitter & Instagram - @iamjessfrancine Join The Shinema Club on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/dWbYzWB Thanks to Ed Johnson (@WithoutYogurt on Twitter) for editing this episode!

    1h 14m
  4. Episode 7 - PEGASUS / ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN

    01/23/2021

    Episode 7 - PEGASUS / ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN

    Coming out of the Holiday Season, Jaclyn and Allison start 2021 strong with an unconventional double feature. Discussions include the year’s upcoming movies and excitement surrounding Sundance 2021 Online. We review the Chinese action-comedy film PEGASUS (2019) directed by Han Han and starring Shen Tang. We also review the classic investigative journalism film ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN (1976), directed by Alan J. Pakula and starring Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford. Spoilers for PEGASUS begin at 33:56 and end at 37:45. Talking Points: 2021 Movies to Look Out For, Misleading Marketing in Horror Movies (cough cough Blumhouse), Are We Getting a Shrek 5?, Virtual Sundance, Overwatch References, A Mysterious Ending, Damien Chazelle -- King of Endings, Journalism and Film, The Return of Scott Pilgrim: The Game, WandaVision, Walking Simulators. Follow The Highlight Reel on Social Media: Twitter - @_highlightshow Instagram - @highlightreelshow YouTube - The Highlight Reel Letterboxd - allisonthompson and shinjanator Join The Shinema Club on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/dWbYzWB Thanks to Ed Johnson (@WithoutYogurt on Twitter) for editing this episode!

    1h 16m

  5. 01/02/2021

    Episode 6 - SOUL

    Jaclyn and Allison wrap up 2020 with one of the last new films of the year! After discussing a bit of disappointing news concerning The Golden Globes and MINARI (2020), we review Disney and Pixar’s newest project, SOUL (2020), directed by Pete Docter and starring Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey. Spoilers begin at 28:54 and end at 31:09. Talking Points: Movies at Home vs. At the Theater, Missing Live Music, The Golden Globes and Asian-American Film, Lackluster Pixar Trailers, Directing an Animated Film, Jaclyn’s Pixar Rankings, Remy the Ratatouille, Lists on Letterboxd, The Good Place and When to End a Great Show, Allison Laughs Too Much Thinking About Her New Favorite Podcast. Follow The Highlight Reel on Social Media: Twitter - @_highlightshow Instagram - @highlightreelshow YouTube - The Highlight Reel Letterboxd - allisonthompson and shinjanator Join The Shinema Club on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/dWbYzWB Thanks to Ed Johnson (@WithoutYogurt) for editing this episode!

    1h 9m
  6. Episode 5 - ANIMANIACS: WAKKO'S WISH / KLAUS

    12/22/2020

    Episode 5 - ANIMANIACS: WAKKO'S WISH / KLAUS

    Jaclyn and Allison close out the holiday season with a Double Feature episode! We review ANIMANIACS: WAKKO’S WISH (1999), directed by Tom Ruegger, Liz Holzman, & Rusty Mills and starring Rob Paulsen and Jess Harnell. We also review the Netflix animated film KLAUS (2020), directed by Sergio Pablos and starring Jason Schwartzman and J.K. Simmons. Talking Points: Favorite Christmas Movies, If Die Hard is a Christmas Movie, Disney Investor Day 2020, Bitcoin vs. Ha’Penny, The Lore of the Warner Siblings, The Academy Award Winning Performance of a FIRST MAN (2018) Viewer, 90’s Vibes, Pixar A113 References, Community. Follow The Highlight Reel on Social Media: Twitter - @_highlightshow Instagram - @highlightreelshow YouTube - The Highlight Reel Letterboxd - allisonthompson and shinjanator Join The Shinema Club on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/dWbYzWB

    1h 11m

  7. 12/10/2020

    Episode 4 - HAPPIEST SEASON

    This week, Jaclyn and Allison kick off the holiday season with a review of the new movie HAPPIEST SEASON (2020), directed by Clea DuVall and starring Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, and Aubrey Plaza. Additionally, the hosts cover some of the biggest news in pop culture, including recent stories involving HBO Max and Marvel's upcoming Spider-Man project. Spoilers for HAPPIEST SEASON begin at 29:54 and end at 42:50. Talking Points: Favorite Romantic Comedies, Crying at the Movies, John Green, Pop Culture News, Old Men Yell at Clouds, The Spider-Man Multiverse, MEAN GIRLS (2004), Monthly Playlists. Follow The Highlight Reel on Social Media: Twitter - @_highlightshow Instagram - @highlightreelshow YouTube - The Highlight Reel Join The Shinema Club on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/dWbYzWB

    1h 1m

  8. 12/04/2020

    Episode 3 - PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES

    It’s Turkey Time here in America! Jaclyn and Allison celebrate and show their gratitude by reviewing PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES (1987), directed by John Hughes and starring Steve Martin and John Candy. Talking Points: Favorite 80’s Movies, Watching The Shining at Work, The Pros & Cons of Drive-In Theaters, Parallels to Spongebob and Squidward, Remake Culture, Germaphobia, Fun Fact...Sunday(?), Pop Culture Picks. Follow The Highlight Reel on Social Media: Twitter - @_highlightshow Instagram - @highlightreelshow YouTube - The Highlight Reel Join The Shinema Club on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/dWbYzWB

    58 min

  9. 11/11/2020

    Episode 2 - THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS

    We’ve made it to the awkward middle phase of the holiday season, and to celebrate that, Jaclyn and Allison review Tim Burton’s THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (1993), directed by Henry Selick and starring Chris Sarandon and Danny Elfman. This episode is spoiler-free. Talking Points: Our Animated Lookalikes, Starring David Hasselhoff as David Hasselhoff, Requiem for a Tuesday, Crispy Animation, CATS (2019), Apologizing to the Goth Community, Halloweentown Politics, Shoutouts, Pop Culture Picks Follow The Highlight Reel on Social Media: Twitter - @_highlightshow Instagram - @highlightreelshow YouTube - The Highlight Reel Join The Shinema Club on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/dWbYzWB

    50 min
  10. Episode 1 - AMERICAN PSYCHO

    10/31/2020

    Episode 1 - AMERICAN PSYCHO

    The Highlight Reel is back and better than ever! Taking on a new format, Allison and Jaclyn are coming back to review one Movie of the Week (as chosen by Jaclyn’s new Discord server, The Shinema Club). We wrap up spooky season with a review of AMERICAN PSYCHO (2000), directed by Mary Harron and starring Christian Bale. Spoilers begin at 23:15 and end at 36:56. Talking Points: Introductions, Our Top 3 Movies (except Scott Pilgrim), That one Hannah Montana concert in 2006 or 2008, Adam Sandler, Christian Bale as a Proto-Chalamet, Business Card Anime, George Foreman Gamer Grils Follow The Highlight Reel on Social Media: Twitter - @_highlightshow Instagram - @highlightreelpodcast Join The Shinema Club on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/dWbYzWB

    47 min
  • 10 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Ever wanted to join a book club without actually having to read something? Try a movie club instead! Join co-hosts Allison Thompson and Jaclyn Shin in discussing a different film every week, along with conversations about pop culture and many other topics along the way.

Information

  • Creator
    Allison Thompson and Jaclyn Shin
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Allison Thompson and Jaclyn Shin
  • Show Website
    The Highlight Reel