Strictly Reel

Casablanca (1942) Breakdown

For this Best Picture Breakdown of Strictly Reel, Chris and Richie discuss Michael Curtiz's Casablanca which won during the 16th Academy Awards in 1942. We dive into the incredible and memorable writing, fascinating lighting, captivating performances of Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, along with it's timely release during the height of World War 2. Join us on this episode to hear our opinions, review, analysis, and interesting facts about one of Hollywood's most iconic and quotable films to date! Episode Chapters: (00:00-03:13) - Opening Credits (03:14-01:06:04) - Casablanca (1942) Best Picture Breakdown (01:06:05-01:08:13) - Upcoming Episodes & Closing Credits

One-Punch Man Live-Action Film, Marvel News, + Unfrosted Review

Join us in this episode of Strictly Reel, where Richie and Chris discuss current film news ranging from Live-Action titles announced such as One-Punch Man, upcoming Netflix series information, Marvel casting updates, and more! Along the way, we also explore our recently watched films over the last week including Unfrosted, Disaster Movie, The Starving Games, Planet of the Apes Reboot, plus more. Tune-in to hear more of our thoughts and opinions on all of these exciting topics! Episode Chapters: (00:00-01:17) - Opening Credits (01:18-01:05:43) - Film News - One-Punch Man Live-Action Film, Upcoming Netflix Series info, Marvel News, and more (01:05:44-01:24:59) - Recently Watched - Unfrosted, Disaster Movie, The Starving Games, Planet of the Apes Reboot, plus more (01:25:00-01:27:14) - Closing Credits

Gladiator (2000) Breakdown

In this episode of Strictly Reel, Richie and Chris jump into the 73rd Academy Awards and discuss Ridley Scott's Gladiator which won best picture in 2000. During our Best Picture Breakdown, we dive into the amazing acting performances of Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix, the incredible battle scenes, cinematography techniques used, as well as interesting facts about the film. Join us on this episode to hear our thoughts, review, and analysis as we talk about this iconic movie and its sequel coming out later this fall! Episode Chapters: (00:00-02:48) - Opening Credits (02:49-01:14:55) - Gladiator (2000) Best Picture Breakdown (01:14:56-01:21:05) - Gladiator 2 (Nov, 2024) Thoughts & Predictions (01:21:06-01:23:43) - Upcoming Episodes & Closing Credits

CinemaCon News, Rebel Moon, Tarantino's 10th Film, + Civil War Review

Join us in this episode of Strictly Reel, where Chris and Richie discuss current film news from CinemaCon, along with the release of Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver, Quentin Tarantino's 10th Film, and more! Along the way, we also explore our recently watched films over the last week including Civil War, Llamageddon, Hundreds of Beavers, and Abigail. Tune-in to hear more of our thoughts and opinions on all of these exciting topics! Episode Chapters: (00:00-01:21) - Opening Credits (01:22-01:19:03) - Film News - CinemaCon, Rebel Moon – Part Two, Tarantino's 10th Film, and more (01:19:04-01:40:12) - Recently Watched - Civil War, Llamageddon, Hundreds of Beavers, and Abigail (01:40:13-01:42:38) - Closing Credits

Joker 2 Trailer, Minecraft Live-Action, + Ordinary People (1980) Breakdown

For this episode of Strictly Reel, Chris and Richie talk about the latest film news including the Joker 2: Folie à Deux Trailer which recently dropped, as well as the leaks circling around the Minecraft Live-Action movie. Along the way, we also explore our recently watched films over the last few weeks. Lastly, we dive deep into the highly controversial 53trd Academy Awards and discuss Robert Redford's feature directorial debut, Ordinary People which won Best Picture in 1980. During our Best Picture Breakdown, we discuss the incredible acting performance, stellar writing and directing, and the competition and debate regarding this film. Join us to hear our thoughts, review, and analysis as we rave about this phenomenal film. Episode Chapters: (00:00-01:11) - Opening Credits (01:12-24:15) - Film News - Joker 2 Trailer, Minecraft Live-Action, and more (24:16-36:36) - Recently Watched (36:37-01:42:36) - Ordinary People (1980) Breakdown (01:42:37-01:47:44) - Closing Credits - New Episode Format Update