Aquaman is a 2018 superhero film starring Jason Momoa that became DC’s highest grossing movie. With Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom hitting theaters this week and officially wrapping up the Snyderverse, we take a look back at the original film’s stunning visual effects, epic underwater battles, and themes of identity, heritage, and the responsibility that comes with wielding immense power. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your...

Raiders of the Lost Ark is a classic 1981 adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Harrison Ford as the iconic archaeologist Indiana Jones. On this episode, Thomas Riddle (“Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones,” “Imagineering Education,” “Star Wars in the Classroom”) joins us to discuss why it’s considered one of the all-time great movies.  ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite podcast...

The Hunger Games is a dystopian science fiction film directed by Gary Ross, based on Suzanne Collins' best-selling novel of the same name. With its prequel The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes hitting theaters this week, we examine the 2012 movie’s technical aspects and discuss its themes of inequality, survival, and resistance. ----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...

Highlander is a 1986 fantasy movie that explores the themes of immortality, destiny, and the price of eternal life. On this episode, we look back at the cult classic film and analyze its dynamic cinematography, fascinating characters, dense mythology, and iconic soundtrack featuring several songs by the band Queen. ----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,...

Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Harrison Ford, is a 1982 dystopian film that has become an enduring influence on the cyberpunk genre and a seminal work in the realm of science fiction cinema. For our 3rd anniversary, Dan Zehr (“Coffee with Kenobi”) returns to help us break down the movie’s stunning visuals, haunting soundtrack, and thought-provoking themes. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us a review on your favorite...

Logan is a 2017 superhero movie directed by James Mangold that serves a raw and emotional farewell to Hugh Jackman's iconic portrayal of Wolverine. On this episode, we discuss how the film distinguishes itself within the superhero genre by its gritty, character-driven storytelling, melancholy music, and its thoughtful exploration of the themes of mortality, redemption, and the consequences of violence. ----more---- Thank you so much for listening! Please help us spread the word by leaving us...

Big Trouble in Little China is a 1986 action-comedy directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell. Although it was a box office bomb upon its release, the movie has since become a beloved and enduring cult classic. In this episode we take a look back at the film’s unique blend of martial arts action, humor, and over-the-top characters. ----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...

For this episode, we share our top five most anticipated movies scheduled for this upcoming 2023-2024 school year. Many of these films may see their release dates shifted due to the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, but we’re excited for them just the same.  ----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...

For our first show coming out of summer break, we take a look back at the movies released during summer 2023. We discuss our favorite new releases, debate which films were good, and share the shows and movies we caught up on. ----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:...

This episode features our friends Bryan Young (“Full of Sith”) and Ross Hollebon (“Fantha Tracks,” “Album Cockpit Podcast”) speaking to our students in a special Star Wars 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, 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 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, you...

This episode features our friends Dennis Keithly (“Podcast Stardust”) and Din (“F-105”) speaking to our students in a special Star Wars 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, you can find us on:  Twitter: twitter.com/ReadBtweenReels Facebook: facebook.com/ReadBtweenReels Email:...

This episode features our friends Anthony King (“Force Ghost Conversations”) and Jeff McGee (“Marvin Dog Media,” “Star Wars Splash Page”) speaking to our students in a special Star Wars discussion.   ---Put in page break-- 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:...

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...