
A Millennial and Gen Zer clash over what makes their movies a classic. A Reel Pain is a movie debate podcast hosted by John Choate and Matthew Pursell, where generational nostalgia meets fresh perspective—and not everyone leaves happy. John, a millennial with a deep love for iconic ’80s and ’90s films, introduces Matthew to the movies he grew up believing were untouchable classics. Matthew, a Gen ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 15 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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A childhood favorite meets a fresh set of eyes as we break down A Series of Unfortunate Events—and things get surprisingly complicated. Matthew grew up with the books, John didn’t… so does this gloomy, chaotic adaptation actually hold up, or is it ju... more
A Millennial favorite steps into the ring as John defends True Lies, a high-octane action-comedy starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis—but does it actually hold up, or is it coasting on nostalgia?
In this episode of A Reel Pain, John b... more
A millennial and Gen Z perspective collide in this episode of A Reel Pain as the crew dives into the chaotic, colorful world of Mamma Mia!—but this time, it’s not just a debate… it’s a full-blown takeover. With Rachel Pursell and Taylor Petersen step... more
What happens when a legendary Western isn’t what you remember it to be? In this episode of A Reel Pain, the generational debate takes a new turn as the crew is joined by special guest Phil O’Brien—bringing a Gen X perspective into the mix—to revisit ... more
In this episode of A Reel Pain, Matthew (Gen Z) forces a long-overdue first watch: There Will Be Blood. A slow-burn epic about ambition, isolation, faith, and oil — lots of oil. For years, this one sat in the “overhyped classic” category for John. Bu... more
In this episode of A Reel Pain, the Millennial makes his case for one of the most quoted, dorm-room-DVD, late-’90s cult classics of all time: The Boondock Saints. A movie built on vigilante justice, Irish Catholic swagger, and pure “there was a firef... more
In this episode of A Reel Pain, the generational debate heads into animated territory as Gen Z picks Over the Hedge—and the millennial host watches it for the very first time.
Originally released in 2006, Over the Hedge blends fast-paced animation w... more
A millennial picks a ’90s action juggernaut—and a Gen Z host puts it on trial.
In this episode of A Reel Pain, John selects The Rock, the 1996 Michael Bay action thriller starring Nicolas Cage, Sean Connery, and Ed Harris. What follows is a generati... more
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