Zack Snyder's Justice League is the definitive version of the film that restores Snyder's original vision and showcases the director’s signature dark and visually stunning style. A triumph for fans who campaigned for its existence, the movie offers a more cohesive and satisfying experience than the theatrical cut–featuring epic action sequences, intricate world-building, and enhanced character development. As the “Snyderverse” comes to a seeming conclusion with The Flash, Anthony King ("Force...

Transformers is a 2007 sci-fi action film directed by Michael Bay and based on the popular toy and cartoon franchise. With the latest entry in the live-action series, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, debuting this summer, we deconstruct the original movie and discuss the stunning visual effects, humor, romance, and memorable soundtrack. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast catcher.    Visit our TeePublic...

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is a 2018 animated superhero movie that tells the story of Miles Morales and features a unique animation style that combines comic book art and computer-generated animation, resulting in a stunning and visually inventive experience. With its sequel Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse hitting theaters this summer, we look back at the critically acclaimed original film. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a...

Guardians of the Galaxy is the 10th entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and a winning blend of humor, action, and heart. With Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 hitting theaters, author Adam Bray (Marvel Encyclopedia, Marvel Studios Visual Dictionary, Ultimate Marvel) joins us to break down the original film’s stunning visuals, memorable characters, engaging story, and “awesome” soundtrack. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on...

Back to the Future is a 1985 movie that combines science fiction, comedy, and adventure to create a thrilling and heartwarming classic. For this episode, Ian Doescher (author of the William Shakespeare’s Star Wars series and Get Thee Back to the Future) joins us to discuss the film's inventive premise, memorable soundtrack, iconic imagery, and pitch-perfect performances from Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by...

Field of Dreams is a 1989 American fantasy-drama film that explores themes of family, redemption, and the power of following one's dreams. With the 2023 MLB season just getting underway, Ross Hollebon (“Album Cockpit Podcast”) joins us to discuss this baseball movie’s great performances, stunning cinematography, and memorable score. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast catcher.    Visit our TeePublic store...

John Wick is one of the most successful and beloved action movies in recent years. With its use of highly-choreographed long single takes that blend gunplay with hand-to-hand combat, the film redefined the genre and launched a franchise that continues with John Wick: Chapter 4. In this episode, we dissect the original film’s thrilling action sequences, intricate world-building, and a standout performance from Keanu Reeves. ***Please note, this episode was recorded before the passing of Lance...

Shazam! is the 7th entry in the DCEU and a movie that blends the superhero genre with family drama and 1980s style horror. With its sequel Shazam! Fury Of The Gods on the horizon, we look back at the original film and discuss why it received critical acclaim. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast catcher.    Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you would like to connect with...

Creed is the 7th installment in the Rocky series and serves as a sequel, a reboot, and something of a remake of the original movie. With Creed 3 hitting theaters next week, we break down the 2015 film and discuss whether or not it works on its own merits.  ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast catcher.    Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you would like to connect with...

Ant-Man is the 12th entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and humorously blends family drama with the heist genre. With Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania on the horizon, we deconstruct the first film in the series. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast catcher.    Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you would like to connect with us, you can find us on:  Twitter:...

#StarWarsPodcastDay is a celebration of the anniversary of "Jedi Talk," the very first Star Wars related podcast which premiered back on February 7, 1999. For this year, we go back into the archives for one of our first deconstructions. In this episode, we revisit an early episode of “Coruscant Community College” in which we break down Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite...

After several weeks of speculation, the next slate of DC movies and shows was revealed this week by James Gunn and Peter Safran. And we have thoughts. In this mini-sized bonus episode, we share our first impressions of the future of the DCU. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast catcher.    Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you would like to connect with us, you can find...

Superman: The Movie was the first modern comic book movie and remains the gold standard for superhero films in the eyes of many. With DC films now being overhauled by Peter Safran and James Gunn, Dan Zehr (“Coffee with Kenobi”) returns to help break down the film that started it all. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast catcher.    Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you...

For our first show of 2023, we take a break from film deconstructions to discuss our Top Ten Movie Sequels, talk about some exciting changes for the new year, and announce the winner of our first giveaway: a 4K digital copy of Avengers: Age of Ultron. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast catcher.    Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you would like to connect with us,...

Knives Out is a unique take on the “Whodunit” genre written and directed by Rian Johnson that features an all-star ensemble cast led by Daniel Craig. With its sequel Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery now available on Netflix, we deconstruct the first film’s plot and find meaning in its cinematic aspects. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast catcher.    Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs,...

Avatar is the highest grossing movie of all time and a quintessential example of Joseph Campbell's monomyth. With its first sequel Avatar: The Way of Water finally hitting theaters, we re-examine the original film’s breathtaking visuals, sound design, performances, and themes. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast catcher.    Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you would...

Willow is a 1988 fantasy movie from George Lucas and Ron Howard that blends familiar mythological tropes with modern filmmaking–including groundbreaking special effects. With a sequel in the form of a Disney+ series just released, Anthony King (Force Ghost Conversations) returns to help deconstruct the original film. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast catcher.    Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts,...

The Lego Batman Movie serves as both a spoof and a love letter to the DC comics character as it incorporates and embraces virtually all incarnations of the Dark Knight. In this episode, Callista Dickinson joins us to break down the film’s themes, visuals, music, and performances.  ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast catcher.    Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you...

Black Panther was the 18th entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a 3-time Oscar winner, a box-office smash, and a cultural phenomenon. With Black Panther: Wakanda Forever on the horizon, we deconstruct the original film. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast catcher.    Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you would like to connect with us, you can find us on:  Twitter:...

Man of Steel is a 2013 Superman origin story from the minds of Zack Snyder, Christopher Nolan, and David Goyer that starred Henry Cavill and kicked off the DCEU. With Black Adam arriving in theaters, Anthony King (Force Ghost Conversations) joins us to discuss this modern take on the first DC superhero. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast catcher.    Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hoodies,...

Tombstone is a 1993 western that blends history, action, and drama while featuring standout performances from Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer. On this episode, Jeff McGee and Corey Heitschmidt drop by to help break down the film and share their observations. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast catcher.    Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you would like to connect...

Die Hard is a 1988 action film that defied low expectations to become a financial and critical success that introduced Alan Rickman to the world, solidified Bruce Willis as a movie star, and inspired an entire sub-genre of movies that borrowed heavily from its premise. On this episode, guest co-host Jeff McGee returns to help deconstruct the film and share his insights.   ---Put in page break-- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your...

Alias was a critically acclaimed television show that blended high-stakes espionage with family drama and catapulted its creator J.J. Abrams and star Jennifer Garner into the spotlight. In this episode, Jeff McGee steps in as guest co-host as we take a look back at its pilot, “Truth Be Told,” and examine how its high production value set the tone for the remainder of the series. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your...

This episode features our friend Bryan Young (Full of Sith) speaking to our students in a special Star Wars Zoom discussion. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast catcher. It really helps us get the word out about the show.   Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you would like to connect with us, you can find us on:  Twitter: twitter.com/ReadBtweenReels Facebook:...

This episode features our friends Aaron Harris (Star Wars Reactions) and Thomas Riddle (Imagineering Education, Star Wars in the Classroom, Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones) speaking to our students in a special Star Wars Zoom discussion. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast catcher.    Visit our TeePublic store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more!   If you would like to connect with us,...