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A podcast examining films and the books they are adapted from
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- Today1h 36m
Midway
For the Reel Reads Veterans Day special episode hosts Luke and Caleb discuss the 2019 film MIDWAY by director Roland Emmerich as well as the book Shattered Sword by Jonathan Parshall and Anthony P. Tully. Reel Reads thanks all veterans for their service to our country.
- 1 weeks ago1h 30m
American Psycho
Reel Reads hosts Luke and Caleb celebrate Halloween by discussing the 1991 horror novel American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis and the 2000 adaptation by director Mary Harron.
- 3 weeks ago2h 8m
Jurassic Park
Reel Reads hosts Luke and Caleb welcome good friend Mitchell to discuss Steven Spielberg’s generation-defining film, Jurassic Park. Released in 1993, the film is adapted from the 1990 novel by Michael Crichton.
- Oct 4, 20262h 23m
Pumping Iron
In this episode of Reel Reads hosts Luke and Caleb discuss the 1977 film that introduced the world to Arnold Schwarzenegger: PUMPING IRON by director George Butler, based on the 1974 book by Charles Gaines.
- Jul 31, 20261h 30m
TROY
Hosts Luke and Caleb are joined by special guest Lindsey to discuss the 2004 Wolfgang Petersen film TROY based on Homer’s ILIAD.
- Jul 4, 202632 min
Young Washington
For our first On Screen episode hosts Luke and Caleb discuss director Jon Erwin’s YOUNG WASHINGTON from Angel Studios out in theaters just in time for the 4th of July holiday. The production value for this film is off the charts for such an up-and-coming studio. The film features a breakout performance from actor William Franklyn-Miller who turns in an outstanding portrayal of young George Washington. Supporting Franklyn-Miller are performances from the incomparable Kelsey Grammer and the always locked-in Andy Serkis. Reel Reads recommends everyone head to the theaters for this film.
- Jul 3, 20262h 0m
JAWS
Reel Reads podcast is celebrating Independence Day with a talk about the quintessential 4th of July movie: JAWS. In this episode Luke and Caleb are joined once again by Levi and Johnathan - hosts of the horror film podcast Well Adjusted. 1975’s JAWS is directed by Steven Spielberg and adapted from the 1974 novel by Peter Benchley.
- Jun 7, 20261h 1m
Bridge Over the River Kwai
Join hosts Luke and Caleb as they discuss a battle of the wills in the jungles of WWII Southeast Asia : director David Lean’s Bridge on the River Kwai adapted from Pierre Boulle’s Bridge Over the River Kwai.
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