Double Reel Film Podcast

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  76.3 The Remakes Tribunal: The Thomas Crown Affair (1999), Reindeer Games 14.09.2026 1t 54min

  Continuing Issue 76 of Double Reel, the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. This is the Remakes Tribunal where we put two films up for judgement. Continuing this month's Heist movie theme, our Remake on Trial is the 1999 update to The Thomas Crown Affair. Can Rene Russo and Pierce Brosnan match up to the iconic original pairing of Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway? Then we have a Parole Board for a film which didn't work the first time and see if a remake would fix its problems. This time it's the disastrous Ben Affleck-Charlize Theron vehicle Reindeer Games. The first two parts of the issue are out already - Double Reel Monthly and Classics & Hidden Gems - and we will have a Spotlight on the Coen Brothers next week. Check out DE Fox's author page here: DE Fox Author And check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Author And check out reviews of films on physical media on Maximum Disc   
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  76.2 Classics and Hidden Gems: Heat, Logan Lucky 07.09.2026 1t 58min

  Continuing Issue 76 of Double Reel, the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. This is Classics and Hidden Gems, with a theme of Heist Movies. For our Classic, neither Alan nor Deborah have seen Heat before so we remedy that, and for our Hidden Gem we explain why you should check out 2017's Logan Lucky. The first part of the issue is already out - Double Reel Monthly, and next week we'll bring you the Remakes Tribunal. Check out Deborah's DE Fox Author Page here: DE Fox Author Check out Alan's Author Page here: Alan Bayles Author And check out YouTube reviews of films on physical media on Maximum Disc 
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  76.1 Double Reel Monthly: The Odyssey, Spider-Man Brand New Day, The End of Oak Street, Moments of Youth, Amelie, Birds of Passage 31.08.2026 2t 30min

  Here comes Issue 76 of the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning podcast. First up its a bumper edition of Double Reel Monthly, with news, new releases, reviews of new and notable films we've watched this month and the latest in our annual projects. Next week we'll bring you Classics and Hidden Gems. Check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Author And check out reviews of films on physical media on Maximum Disc
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  75.5 Spotlight on "Marmite" Actors: The Lake House, Field of Dreams, Children of Men 24.08.2026 1t 33min

  Concluding Issue 75 of Double Reel, the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. This is a Spotlight episode about "Marmite" actors who are beloved by the wider film audience but actively disliked by one of our hosts. The twist is each of us has to talk about film featuring this actor that we actually like despite their presence in it. Deborah discusses why she doesn't like Keanu Reeves but loves The Lake House, Alan explains why he was able to make an exception for Field of Dreams even though he can't stand Kevin Costner, and James talks about how Charlie Hunnam very nearly ruined Children of Men. All our previous instalments of this Issue are out now and Issue 76 will be with you soon. 
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  75.4 Bonus Interview: Gregory Pellerito and his new film, Moments of Youth 16.08.2026 1t 15min

  Continuing Issue 75 of Double Reel, the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. This is a special episode where filmmaker Gregory Pellerito joins to discuss his new film Moments of Youth, a high school coming of age story with a difference. Issue 75's Double Reel Monthly, Classics and Hidden Gems and Remakes Tribunal are already out, and we will have a Spotlight episode with you next week. Check out the Jackpot Pictures website for more information on the film: Moments of Youth And check out our YouTube channel for physical media reviews:  Maximum Disc
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  75.3 The Remakes Tribunal 1996: The Birdcage, Striptease 08.08.2026 2t 2min

  Continuing Issue 75 of Double Reel, the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. Now it's time for the Remakes Tribunal, in which Alan and Deborah join James to put two films from 1996 up for judgement. First up a Remake on Trial, where we ask if it was justified to make The Birdcage, an English-language update of the 70s French comedy. Then we offer a Parole Board hearing to a film which didn't work the first time and ask if a remake would fix it's problems. Today it's the critically panned Demi Moore vehicle Striptease. This Issue's Double Reel Monthly and Classics and Hidden Gems are already out and we will have a Spotlight episode coming out next week. Check out Deborah's author page here: Deborah Fox Author Check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Author And check out physical media reviews on our YouTube channel: Maximum Disc
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  75.2 Classics and Hidden Gems 1996: Hamlet, The Phantom 01.08.2026 1t 51min

  Issue 75 of Double Reel continues with Classics and Hidden Gems, where we catch up with a great film one of us hasn't seen and tell you about a lesser known film you should give a chance to. The theme is films from 1996 that are having their 30th anniversary, and our Classic is Branagh's lavish and comprehensive screen version of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Then our Hidden Gem is a film not may people saw or liked, but we'd like you to check out the 30s-set superhero film The Phantom. The first part of the Issue is out already, Double Reel Monthly, and next week we'll bring you the Remakes Tribunal.  Check out Deborah's author page here: Deborah Fox Author And Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Author And our YouTube show reviewing films on physical media: Maximum Disc
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  75.1 Double Reel Monthly: The Invite, Toy Story 5, Disclosure Day, Ready or Not 2, Jack Ryan Ghost War, The Wages of Fear, Leviathan 25.07.2026 2t 36min

  Here comes Issue 75 of the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. First up is Double Reel Monthly, with news, new releases, reviews of new and notable films we've watched and the latest in our annual projects. Next week we will bring you Classics and Hidden Gems with a 1996 theme. Check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Author And check out YouTube reviews of films on physical media on Maximum Disc
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  74.5 Spotlight on Jordan Peele: US, Nope 18.07.2026 2t 2min

  Concluding Issue 74 of Double Reel, the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. Author Deborah Fox joins us to discuss Jordan Peele, rising star of horror, thrillers and suspense films. We talk about his career overall and take a closer look at his films US and Nope. All the other parts if Issue 74 are out now including Double Reel Monthly, Classics and Hidden Gems, the Remakes Tribunal and a special Christopher Nolan/Odyssey preview. Issue 75 will start soon. Check out Deborah's author page here: Deborah Fox author And check out YouTube reviews of films on physical media on Maximum Disc
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  74.4 The Adamsons vs Christopher Nolan: The Odyssey Preview 13.07.2026 1t 18min

  Continuing Issue 74 of Double Reel, the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. Now we have a special episode with returning co host James (no the other one) and a new feature - The Adamsons vs Films. In recognition of the film event of the summer, the impending release of The Odyssey, it's the Adamsons vs Christopher Nolan and James and James talk about why they love this director, their ups and downs with his previous films and what they're expecting from this new epic tale from the Greek myths. The other parts of issue 74 are out now - Double Reel Monthly, Classics and Hidden Gems and the Remakes Tribunal, and there's a Spotlight on Jordan Peele coming next week. Check out our YouTube channel for reviews of films on physical media: Maximum Disc
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  74.3 The Remakes Tribunal: Red Dragon, The Snowman 09.07.2026 2t 18min

  Continuing Issue 74 of Double Reel, the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. Now it's the Remakes Tribunal where we put two films up for judgement. First up, it's a Remake on Trial and we ask whether they should have made another screen adaptation of Thomas Harris's Red Dragon after Michael Mann's version from the 80s. Then we offer a Parole Board hearing to a film that didn't work the first time and ask if a remake would fix its problems. This time it's The Snowman, in which everyone made a terrible mess of trying to bring Jo Nesbo's Nordic crime fiction antihero Harry Hole to the screen. Double Reel Monthly and Classics & Hidden Gems are already out, and there's a Christopher Nolan special coming up in a few days. Check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Author And check out YouTube reviews of films on physical media on Maximum Disc   
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  74.2 Classics and Hidden Gems: The Silence of the Lambs, Memories of Murder 02.07.2026 1t 46min

  Continuing Issue 74 of Double Reel, the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. Now it's time for Classics and Hidden Gems were we discuss a film one or both of us hasn't seen before and a lesser known film we think you should check out. Our theme this month is serial killers and the Classic is the Oscar-winning, starmaking hit The Slience of the Lambs which Alan hasn't seen. Then we tell you about a film some of you might not have heard of but it's growing in popularity: Bong Joon-Ho's Memories of Murder.  Double Reel Monthly is already out and the Remakes Tribunal will be out next week continuing our serial killer theme Check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Author And check out YouTube reviews of films on physical media at Maximum Disc
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  74.1 Double Reel Monthly: Disclosure Day, Backrooms, Masters of the Universe, Scary Movie 6, Yojimbo, Force Majeure 25.06.2026 2t 12min

  Here comes Issue 74 of the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd, starting with Double Reel Monthly. We cover news, new releases and reviews of new and notable films we watched this month including Disclosure Day, Backrooms, Masters of the Universe, Scary Movie 6, The Sheep Detectives and The Smashing Machine. We also discuss in the latest in our annual projects - Alan's wander around world cinema takes him to Japanese classic Yojimbo while James digs into his Curzon subscription for the chilly Scandi comedy-drama Force Majeure.  The next issue will be with you next week and is a serial killer themed Classics and Hidden Gems Check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Check out YouTube reviews of films on physical media on Maximum Disc And don't forget our other co-host Deborah's author page: D E Fox
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  73.4 Spotlight on Possessed Vehicles: Killdozer, The Wraith 15.06.2026 1t 23min

  Concluding Issue 73 of Double Reel, the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. It's a Spotlight episode, with James, Alan and Deborah taking a closer look at the niche subgenre of films about possessed vehicles. We talk origins, the early 70s attempt Killdozer, its glorious mid-80s apex with The Wraith and few mentions of the mad and drug-addled production of Maximum Overdrive. The other parts of Issue 73 are already out and Issue 74 will commence on June 25th. Check out Deborah's author page here: Deborah Fox Author Check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Author And check out YouTube reviews of films on physical media at Maximum Disc 
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  73.3 The Remakes Tribunal 1976: King Kong, Won Ton Ton The Dog Who Saved Hollywood 08.06.2026 1t 42min

  Continuing Issue 73 of Double Reel, the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. This is the Remakes Tribunal and like the previous part of the issue we're focusing on films from 1976 that are having their 50th anniversary. For our Remake on Trial we ask if there was any reason to do an updated version of King Kong with Jeff Bridges and Jessica Lange. For our Parole Board we ask if a remake would fix the many problems with the "comedy" Won Ton Ton The Dog Who Saved Hollywood. The previous two parts of the issue are already out: Double Reel Monthly and Classics & Hidden Gems. Next week we'll bring you a special Spotlight episode.  Check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Author And check out reviews of films on physical media on YouTube: Maximum Disc
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  73.2 Classics and Hidden Gems 1976: Taxi Driver, Murder by Death 01.06.2026 1t 40min

  Continuing Issue 73 of Double Reel, the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. Now it's time for Classics and Hidden Gems featuring films from 1976 that are turning 50 this year. First up for our Classic, Alan finally gets round to watching Scorsese's legendary Taxi Driver. Then for our Hidden Gem we look at a lesser known film from that year, the detective spoof Murder by Death. Double Reel Monthly is already out and the Remakes Tribunal is coming next week. Check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Author And check out physical media reviews on YouTube here: Maximum Disc
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  73.1 Double Reel Monthly: Michael, Undertone, The Devil Wears Prada 2, Hokum, Apex, The Wave, Exotica 25.05.2026 2t 1min

  Here's Issue 73 of the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. First up it's Double Reel Monthly, with news, new releases, reviews of new films we've watched including Remarkably Bright Creatures, Michael, Undertone, The Devil Wears Prada 2, Hokum and Apex. Alan and James also discuss the films they watched for their annual projects. Next week we'll bring you the second part of the issue, Classics and Hidden Gems. Check out Deborah's author page here: Deborah Fox Author  Check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Author  Check out our physical media review show on YouTube: Maximum Disc
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  72.4 Spotlight on Taika Waititi: Jojo Rabbit, Next Goal Wins 16.05.2026 1t 52min

  Concluding Issue 72 of the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. This is a Spotlight episode on Taika Waititi. Author and friend of the pod Deborah Fox joins James and Alan to talk about his career, taking a closer look at Jojo Rabbit and Next Goal Wins All the other parts of Issue 72 are available to download as well, and Issue 73 will be with you from May 25th.   Check out Deborah's author page: D.E. Fox Author And Alan's author page: Alan Bayles Author And physical media reviews on YouTube: Maximum Disc 
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  72.3 The Remakes Tribunal: The Winslow Boy, Body of Evidence 09.05.2026 1t 30min

  Continuing Issue 72 of the monthly magazine podcast of the discerning film nerd. This is the Remakes Tribunal and still on the theme of courtroom and legal films. Our Remake on Trial asks if there was a good reason for David Mamet to update a 1940s film of an Edwardian court case with 1999's The Winslow Boy. Then have our toughest case yet on the Parole Board: is there any way, any way at all, to redeem or improve the infamous Madonna-led "erotic" "thriller" Body of Evidence? This Issue's Double Reel Monthly and Classics and Hidden Gems are already out and next week we have a Spotlight on Taika Waititi. Check out Alan's author page here: Alan Bayles Author And check out reviews of films on physical media here: Maximum Disc 
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  72.2 Classics and Hidden Gems: A Few Good Men, Dark Waters 02.05.2026 1t 39min

  Continuing Issue 72 of the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd. This is Classics and Hidden Gems, where we catch up with a great film one of us hasn't seen before and tell you about a lesser-known film you should check out. Our theme this month is Legal and Courtoom films and for our Classic, Alan finds out whether he can handle the truth when he finally watches A Few Good Men. Then we try and make the case for you to watch the 2019 true life drama Dark Waters.  Double Reel Monthly is already out and next week we'll bring you a Remakes Tribunal on the same theme. Check out Alan's author page: Alan Bayles Author And check out reviews of films on physical media: Maximum Disc