The Reel Score

Fake Nerds
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A monthly show about the power and importance of film music. On The Reel Score, we discuss how the score contributes to the movie while looking at film music's history, theme composition, and how it's changed over the years.

Episodes

  1. 01/31/2024

    The Mask of Zorro - James Horner

    Welcome to The Reel Score: where we unspool the film reel, slip on our headphones, and discuss the character of music in the movies. Co-hosted by Sam Fife and his Fake Nerd cohort, Brandon T. McClure, along with their good friend Jeremy Villucci. The Reel Score is finally back! In this second episode of the series, we launch into a discussion of the score for The Mask of Zorro! James Horner was the composer an up top there is a lot of discussion about his career, both in praise and measured criticism. One thing all three hosts agree on, this score is truly excellent and a key part of elevating the action-adventure film. As a throwback to old Romantic Adventure films, both visualization and music are working in concert to produce a final piece worth talking for hours about, which they do! The simple genius of the theme and motif work here is broken down across all stretches of the film, illuminating how Horner got so much mileage out of the same pieces. They even uncover an issue they all have with the film at large that the score can not save, which is a surprise to them all and creates a great talk over how music comes together for a climax. There's a lot to chew on here so they hope you enjoy a lot of it! Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/FrhTgfRIBCU *Note this episode was recorded in March of 2023 and held back due to delayed post-production and the WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes. **We do not own any of the music or visuals featured from TriStar/Sony Pictures film, The Mask of Zorro, that appear in this video. The use of that footage, along with the music composed by James Horner and under the label of Sony Classical Records and Epic Soundtrax, is strictly for critical analysis. Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts is a collection of shows hosted by the original Fake Nerds. They give their more earnest and positive perspectives on video games, comics, movies, and television through their various shows. Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  linktr.ee/FakeNerd http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

    2h 34m

  2. 08/02/2023 ·  BONUS

    FNP Strike Announcement

    An update about what we're doing with our shows to be in solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. We're putting Fake Nerds Watch, Animation Station, Fake Nerd Cine-Files, Mythellaneous, and The Reel Score on pause along with some alterations to the main show. Basement Arcade, Basement: Arcade Pause Menu, and Fake Nerd Book Club will continue to put out shows during the strikes. Strike Information- WGA Strike Information: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub- SAG-AFTRA Strike Information: https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/ - SAG-AFTRA Proposals: https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PROPOSALS.pdf - The Snaklist: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/the-snacklist-support-striking-workers - Donation link: https://members.sagfoundation.org/donate Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.  Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  linktr.ee/FakeNerd http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

    11 min

  3. 04/01/2023

    The Batman - Michael Giacchino

    Welcome to The Reel Score: where we unspool the film reel, slip on our headphones, and discuss the character of music in the movies. Co-hosted by Sam Fife and his Fake Nerd cohort, Brandon T. McClure, along with their good friend Jeremy Villucci. Watch the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg4iF2YgtRI The Reel Score is finally here! In the premiere episode, the trio digs into the score for last year's hit film: The Batman. Michael Giacchino served as composer and there's so much richness in his deceptively simple themes. Some time is spent setting up the show and establishing the relationship to score all three have, but the bulk is going to be a lot of consideration for the work Giacchino did to make this film such an incredible piece of art. They go over the transition of Bruce's journey done through music, the parallels in the Riddler's Ave Maria based theme, and how Selina's theme emanates great noir. You're not going to want to miss this premiere episode! Check back once a month for a new score discussion! *Note, there are some minor echo issues in the audio work, this will be remedied in future episodes. **We do not own any of the music or visuals featured from Warner Bros. Pictures film, The Batman, that appear in this video. The use of that footage, along with the music composed by Michael Giacchino and under the label of Water Tower records, is strictly for critical analysis. Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano.  Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  linktr.ee/FakeNerd http://www.fakenerdpodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/FakeNerdPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/fakenerdpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/FakeNerdGuys@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcastTeepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

    2h 7m

  4. 03/20/2023 ·  BONUS

    The Reel Score Trailer

    Hello everybody! This is a brand new show from the Fake Nerd Podcast Family of Podcasts! The Reel Score is brought to you by Brandon McClure, Sam Fife, and Jeremy Villucci. For a long time, they've talked about film scores and have wanted to dive deeper into them and this podcast will do just that! Come for the ride and make sure to subscribe so you don't miss the first episode!

    2 min
  • 4 Episodes

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About

A monthly show about the power and importance of film music. On The Reel Score, we discuss how the score contributes to the movie while looking at film music's history, theme composition, and how it's changed over the years.

Information

  • Creator
    Fake Nerds
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Fake Nerds
  • Show Website
    The Reel Score