Get Reel Movies (Daniel Chadwick-Shubat)

In this episode Daniel and Mason look at the feature film adaptation of the documentary of the same name, Last Breath. Directed by Alex Parkinson, who also directed the documentary of the same name, Daniel and Mason discuss the differences of the feature length film, as well as asking if the film wasn't Hollywoodized enough. 

Films discussed during this episode:

• Last Breath
• Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
• Nosferatu
• The Brutalist
• Babylon
• Mission Impossible

Distributed by Elevation Pictures, Last Breath is out in theaters Friday, February 28th. To buy tickets in Canada click here. To buy tickets in the USA click here.

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Next Episode: Oscars Review

Independent Film Focus focuses on talking to filmmakers and highlighting their projects that might not have a wide release or are independently backed. In today's episode Daniel chats to José Lourenço about his debut feature, Young Werther. Starring Alison Pill, Douglas Booth and Patrick J Adams, Young Werther, based on the acclaimed German novel The Sorrows of Young Werther gets a new modern take. 

José chats about the long process to get the film made, the experience of having the film premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and working with a extremely talented cast in his first feature. 

Films discussed during this episode:

• Young Werther
• Saturday Night
• Alien: Romulus
• Barbie
• The Princess Bride

Young Werther is out now in limited theaters across Canada and is on VOD in the United States. To find a showing near you click here. 

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Next Episode: Top 5 Films of 2024 with Michael Denniston

Independent Film Focus focuses on talking to filmmakers and highlighting their projects that might not have a wide release or are independently backed. In today's episode Daniel chats to Jamie Kastner, the director of the documentary, The Spoils.

The Spoils explores the contemporary controversies surrounding the restitution of Nazi-looted art—specifically the story of Dr. Max Stern, a German-Jewish dealer who fled to Montreal during WWII and went on to become one of Canada’s most influential figures in the art world. Jamie chats about what led him to making a film about Max Stern and how he tries to leave his bias at the door when making documentaries with different sides to the same story. 

Films discussed during this episode:

• The Spoils
• The Monuments Men
• The Woman in Gold
• K*ke like Me

The Spoils is out in theaters now across Canada and is being distributed by Vortex Media. VOD details will follow in the coming weeks. 

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Next Episode: Unstoppable with Anthony Robles

In this episode Daniel is joined by Bishop and Donna Martin, the focus of the latest film from Angel Studios, Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot. The film follows a pastor and his wife who start to adopt at risk children and end up inspiring their whole community to adopt over 70 children. The Martins talk about their faith in God which inspired these acts of service and kindness, as well as how impressed they were with the filmmakers and actors who brought their story to life. 

Films discussed during this episode:

• Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot
• Sound of Freedom
• Chariots of Fire
• The Great Debaters

Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot is out in theaters now across North America. You can buy tickets here. And check out Angel Studios for more movies like this.

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Next Episode: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare with Damien Lewis

In this episode Daniel and Mason chat with decorated historian Dr. Shadi Bartsch about Ridley Scott's latest offering, Gladiator II. A professor of Classics at the University of Chicago, Dr. Bartsch deconstructs the movie and its many historical claims, as well as talking about if Gladiator II stays true to the spirit of history. She also addresses if it was "total Hollywood bullshit" or if the trailer might have given us the wrong impression. 

Films discussed during this episode:

• Gladiator II
• Gladiator
• Hero

Gladiator II is out in theaters now! To get tickets click here. For more information on Dr Shadi Bartsch and her work make sure to check out her website. 

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Next Episode: McFarland, USA with Thomas Valles

In this episode Daniel and co-host Mason chat about M. Night Shyamalan's latest feature, Trap. Coming at it from different lenses they discussed the campy aspect of this psychological thriller, as well as Josh Hartnett's performance as Cooper. It's a fun one and there might be some fierce disagreements.

Films discussed during this episode:

• Trap
• Deadpool and Wolverine
• Transformers
• Spirited Away
• The Sixth Sense
• Split

Trap is out in theaters now. To buy tickets click here.

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Next Episode: The Outrun

Back after an extended summer break, Daniel and Mason review the latest film offering from Saoirse Ronan, The Outrun. Based on the incredibly moving memoir by Amy Liptrot, The Outrun details Rona's (Saoirse Ronan) incredibly difficult journey with alcoholism and looking for a place to heal on the Orkney Islands. Daniel and Mason chat about the great ensemble, as well as discussing the potential Oscar nomination coming Ronan's way.

Films discussed during this episode:

• The Outrun
• Schindler's List
• Brooklyn
• The Atonement

The Outrun is in limited theaters now. To buy tickets in Canada click here. To buy tickets in the United States click here.

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Next Episode: The Apprentice

In this episode we sit down with Mike Konesky and Sean Raftis to talk about the 2018 comedy Tag which is based on a true story involving them and 8 other friends playing a 23 year long (and counting) game of tag. They discuss what scenes in the movie actually happened in real life, as well as discussing some of the other hilarious tales that have taken place over the last two decades.

Films discussed during this episode:

• Tag
• Inglorious Basterds
• It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World
• It's a Wonderful Life
• Interstellar

For more context and info on the events of Tag make sure to check out the Wall Street Journal Article "It Takes Planning, Caution to Avoid Being It". 

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Next Episode: Bob Marley: One Love

In this episode Daniel and Mason, as well as special guest Michael Denniston from the Trilogy in Theory podcast discuss their Top 5 Films of 2024. You'll find everything you want in this film recap episode; bizarre criticisms, many laughs and even love of French cinema.

Films discussed during this episode:

• Dune: Part Two
• Trap
• Juror No. 2
• The Count of Monte Cristo
• Hit Man
• Heretic
• Love Lies Bleeding
• Alien: Romulus
• Saturday Night
• Furiosa
• I Saw the TV Glow

You can find all thse films on VOD now in North America.

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Next Episode: Brave the Dark with Nate Deen

In this episode Daniel is joined by Nate Deen, the writer and subject of the film Brave the Dark. In this interview they discuss the story of Nate's life being turned into a feature length film and the long journey it took to get it into theaters. They also discuss how this is as truthful as it gets when it comes to true story films. 

Films discussed during this episode:

• Brave the Dark
• Saving Private Ryan
• Life is Beautiful

To find where Brave the Dark is playing near you click here. To check out some of Angel Studios' films or to become part of their Guild go to their website.

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Next Episode: Last Breath

In this episode Daniel is joined by guest co-host Quinn Hainey, who hosts the Seat Struck Movie Podcast. We chat about the new release The Apprentice which shows the rise of Donald Trump (Sebastian Stan) in 1970's New York, as well as his relationship with infamous lawyer Roy Cohn (Jeremy Strong). We discuss how accurate this unconventional biopic is and how it's not the Donald Trump movie you would expect from Hollywood. 

Films discussed during this episode:

• The Apprentice
• Eraserhead
• Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice
• Memento
• Parasite
• Bodies, Bodies, Bodies

Distributed by Mongrel Media, The Apprentice is out in theaters now. To buy tickets in Canada click here. To buy tickets in the USA click here. 

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Next Episode: Frankie Freako with Steven Kostanski

In this episode Daniel and co-host Mason get to talk about a movie they had the very special privelege to see together in Washington D.C. and that was The Bikeriders. It was followed by a Q&A with the stars of the film Austin Butler and Jodie Comer who played Benny and Kathy respectively. Also starring Tom Hardy, The Bikeriders tells the true story of a photographer who followed around a biker gang throughout the infancy of their founding, documenting it as they grew into something uncontrollable.

Films discussed during this episode:

• The Bikeriders
• All the President's Men
• Mud
• Loving

The Bikeriders is out in theaters now across North America. You can buy tickets here.

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Next Episode: Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot with Bishop & Donna Martin

Starting a new series within the podcast, Independent Film Focus will feature host Daniel Chadwick-Shubat talking to filmmakers and highlighting their projects that might not have a wide release. With episode 1, Daniel talks to filmmaker and one of Canada's top special effects artists, Steven Kostanski about his new film, Frankie Freako. 

They talk about his history in the film industry, where his love of film came from and Frankie Freako's relatively quick turnaround from script to screen. Steven also unpacks the process behind turning puppets into monsters on screen. 

Films discussed during this episode:

• Frankie Freako
• Weird Science 
• Evil Dead 2
• Army of Darkness

Frankie Freako is currently on a film festival tour, with a limited theatrical release throughout North America. Shout! Studios is currently releasing the film in the USA, whilst Raven Banner Entertainment is handling the release in Canada and internationally. It should release on VOD towards the end of the year. 

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Next Episode: Saturday Night 

In this episode Daniel is joined by co-host Mason to talk about one of Mason's most anticipated films of the year, Monkey Man. In his directorial debut, Dev Patel does his take on John Wick with a blend of Bollywood thrown in. What follows is a high paced, ultra violent action flick that ends up dividing opinions amongst the hosts. 

Films discussed during this episode:

• Monkey Man
• John Wick
• Poor Things
• Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
• The Report

Monkey Man released in theaters across North America on March 29th. To buy tickets click here.

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Next Episode: Hit Man

In this episode Daniel is joined by recurring co-host Mason to chat about the new Anthony Hopkins film One Life. The film looks at the life of Sir Nicholas Winton, who helped save over 600 children from Prague at the infancy of World War II. Daniel and Mason also make their Oscar predictions for the 5 major categories, and as the Oscars have already happened you can see if their predictions were correct. 

Films discussed during this episode:

• One Life
• Maestro
• The Holdovers
• Oppenheimer
• Poor Things
• Dune 2

For the chance to win a signed copy of Jim's latest book Dream Makers make sure to tell us your favourite sports film and why by sending us an email at: daniel.cs@getreelmovies.com. The contest will end on March 31st.

One Life releases today in North America. It's distributed by VVS Films in Canada, for tickets click here. It's distributed by Bleecker Street Media in the USA, for tickets click here.  

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Next Episode: Monkey Man

In this episode Daniel is joined by co-host Mason to talk about the latest Richard Linklater film, Hit Man. Starring Glen Powell, this story is loosely based on the amazing true story of Gary Johnson, who moonlit as a fake hit man for the Houston Police (covered in the 2001 article Hit Man by Skip Hollandsworth). 

Films discussed during this episode:

• Hit Man
• Boyhood
• Everybody Wants Some!
• Furiosa
• Twisters
• Deadpool and Wolverine
• Gladiator 2
• Trap

Hit Man is out now on Netflix.

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Next Episode: The Bikeriders

In this episode Daniel and Mason chat about the new release McVeigh. Focusing on Timothy McVeigh (Alfie Allen) in the weeks and days before the Oklahoma City bombing, which is to this day the most devastating domestic terrorist attack on US soil. Also in the episode, Daniel is joined by Ashley Benson, Anthony Carrigan and Bret Gelman who star in the film, to chat about their work on it. 

Films discussed during this episode:

• McVeigh
• Black Bag
• A Better Man
• 28 Weeks Later
• Zodiac

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Next Episode: Rule Breakers 

In this inaguaral episode we sit down with Robert Bilott (portrayed by Mark Ruffalo), the subject of the film Dark Waters. We cover the quick filmmaking process from the article in the New York Times about Robert coming out in 2016, to the release of the film mere months before COVID hit the Western Hemisphere. We also look at how accurate the film was in portraying the timeline as well as the relationships with the key players of Dark Waters. 

Films discussed during this episode:

• Dark Waters
• The Devil We Know
• Burned: Protecting the Protectors
• The Wizard of Oz

For more context and info on the events of Dark Waters make sure to check out Robert's book Exposure.

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Next Episode: Tag with Mike Konesky and Sean Raftis

In this episode Daniel is joined by guest co-host Michael Denniston, from the Trilogy in Theory and Sober Cinema podcasts. Mike and Dan discuss the latest offering from Angel Studios, Rule Breakers. 

Rule Breakers tells the amazing true story of women from Afghanistan participating in a robotics competition and all the hurdles, societal and literal, that they have to jump through to make it to the competition in America. 

Films discussed during this episode:

• Rule Breakers
• Nosferatu
• Companion
• A Grand Day Out
• 28 Days Later
• You're Next
• Mickey 17
• Thunderbolts*

Rule Breakers is out now in theaters in North America. It's also available to stream for members of the Angel Guild, which you can sign up for here. 

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Next Episode: Independent Film Focus #3: The Spoils with Jamie Kastner

In this episode Daniel is joined by historian, war photographer, and author of The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Damien Lewis. Damien looks back on writing the book, the journey to film adaptation, with some interesting tidbits along the way. Damien also answers what scenes in the film happened in real life and teased what could happen in potential sequels. 

Film discussed during this episode:

• The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
• Inglorious Basterds
• Operation Mincemeat
• The Imitation Game

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare debuts on Prime Video worldwide on July 25. To watch it click here.

If you'd like to read any of Damien's books, including the The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, check out his website here. You can also follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. His newest book SAS: Daggers Drawn will be released in October.

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Next Episode: Trap 

In this episode Daniel is joined by Matt Carroll, Professor of Journalism at Northeastern University, and formerly a member of the Spotlight team at the Boston Globe. Matt joins the show to discuss the 2015 Academy Award Best Picture winner Spotlight. He discusses his portrayal by Brian D'Arcy James, what the film got right and the events that happened that didn't make it in the film because they were too unbelievable.

Films discussed during this episode:

• Spotlight
• Zodiac
• All the President's Men
• A Complete Unknown

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Next Episode: McVeigh with Ashley Benson, Anthony Carrigan & Brett Gelman

In this episode Daniel is joined by one of the track stars of the 1987 State Championship winning team of McFarland High School, Thomas Valles. His story is featured in the Kevin Costner film McFarland, USA. Thomas discusses his portrayal on screen by Carlos Chalabi, the facts the movie got wrong, and some of the things left out of the film because it was produced by Disney. 

Films discussed during this episode:

• McFarland, USA
• The Irishman
• Prefontaine
• Unbroken
• Chariots of Fire

To contact Thomas about potentially speaking at your school or event you can find him on Instagram @thomasvalles or contact him through his website McFarlandUSA.biz. 

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Next Episode: Young Werther with José Lourenço

In this episode Daniel is joined by Jim Morris, the subject of The Rookie, where he was played by Dennis Quaid. Jim talks about his tough ubringing, his time as a young baseball player, his wonderful grandparents, and his crazy journey to Major League Baseball that inspired the making of the film. 

Films discussed during this episode:

• The Rookie
• A League of their Own
• Sandlot
• The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
• The Natural

For the chance to win a signed copy of Jim's latest book Dream Makers make sure to tell us your favourite sports film and why by sending us an email at: daniel.cs@getreelmovies.com

Next Episode: One Life with Mason

In this episode Daniel is joined by recurring co-host Mason for the first time to chat about the new film Bob Marley: One Love. The film focuses on the end of Bob Marley's life, specifically his tour with Exodus and his relationships with the people around him. Daniel and Mason also explore a few more films they've recently been watching, as well as films they're looking forward to. 

Films discussed during this episode:

• Bob Marley: One Love
• Gone with the Wind
• Roman Holiday
• Upgraded
• Notting Hill
• Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
• Monkey Man

For the contest make sure to tell us your favourite part of the podcast on one of our social media pages (listed below) and make sure to include your name and email for a chance to win a copy of The Integrity of Joseph Chambers on Apple TV.

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Next Episode: The Rookie with Jim Morris

In this episode Daniel and Mason look at the true story behind the first episode of Saturday Night Live, Saturday Night. With some potential star making performances from the cast we talk about how this movie came out of nowhere and isn't getting quite as much buzz as it should. We also chat about how this is a different film than any of director Jason Reitman's previous films and why that should be celebrated. 

Films discussed during this episode:

• Saturday Night
• Woman of the Hour
• The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
• Paddington 2
• Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
• Heretic

Saturday Night is out now in theaters and you can find where it's playing closest to you here. It is also available now on VOD. 

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Next Episode: Gladiator II with Dr Shadi Bartsch

In this special episode Daniel and Mason discuss this year's Oscars and talk about all the films and people who won awards. They discuss whether the wins were deserved, as well as dissecting some of the drama and funnier moments of this year's ceremony.

Films discussed during this episode:

• The Brutalist
• Anora
• Conclave
• A Real Pain
• A Complete Unknown
• Emilia Perez
• Mickey 17
• Sinners
• Marty Supreme

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Next Episode: Spotlight with Matt Carroll