Reel Spoilers

'The Revenant' still tops at the box office. 'Star Wars' is closing in on a billion dollars domestic, but it will probably never be the world champ. We’ll tell you why, plus Tom will teach Joe what a cough is, something makes Kevin cringe audibly, and we ruin 'The 5th Wave' for you because it doesn’t deserve to be protected... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John Launius is back to talk about '13 Hours.' He spends the bulk of the time explaining the C.I.A. to us like we’re third graders (which is for the best). It might get a little “Art Bell” this week but it’s a fascinating conversation about how the government might (or might not) work. And if this episode draws the attention of the NSA, we’d kindly request that they rate and review us on iTunes. Just because you’re on the clock doesn’t mean you can’t show some love. It’s Reel Spoilers 153: '13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi.' You’ve been warned. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re joined by John Launius from Vidzu Media and formerly of The John & Kane Show and 105.7 The Point’s Joe & John Show. We turn in our most concise box office report effort…also, Joe is out this week. We’ll let you draw your own conclusions. Also, Star Wars is the box office champ no more, why 'The Revenant' is making money, why '13 Hours' isn’t, and just how in the hell did 'Avatar' end up making almost $3 billion? It’s Reel Spoilers 152: '13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi' Box Office Report. You’ve been warned. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

151: 'The Revenant' Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Domhnall Gleeson Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

'The Force Awakens' is still number one at the box office, but that doesn’t mean 'The Revenant' can’t make money too. We’ll drill down on how it did and what it means. Plus, in a burst of creative energy, Tom offers a movie deal to David O. Russell and suggests a Reel Spoilers spin-off. And if that’s not enough for you, Creepy Joe is back at it, Tom & Dan remember a creepy kids show from the ‘70s (which is probably redundant) and we tell you why Sluggo is the best DJ on SiriusXM. It’s Reel Spoilers 150: 'The Revenant' Box Office Report. You’ve been warned. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kelly Manno is back to discuss 'Joy.' Do you like patent law? Do you like mops? Then you are in for a treat. You know it was a rough one when we spend the first five minutes talking about other movies. This week you’ll learn one of Tom’s least favorite film tropes, and Joe learns the importance of Notary Publics. All this plus Tom remembers to ask Dan about his Video Recovery. It’s Reel Spoilers 149: 'Joy.' You’ve been warned. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re joined this week by Kelly Manno from the aptly titled "Kelly Manno Show." It’s a freewheeling exchange as 'Star Wars' is still #1, Kevin sullies the memory of Abbott & Costello only to then invite Joe to discuss both professional wrestling... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tarantino is back with 'The Hateful Eight' - another racially charged western. We talk about the film's treatment of Jennifer Jason Leigh, what 'Django' might have looked like with Will Smith, and how you go about casting an actor for "that scene" with Samuel L. Jackson. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're down to three this week, but we soldier on. Star Wars still rules the land, but surprisingly other movies made money too. Go figure. Hollywood managed to sneak out a new Will Ferrell movie... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So this is where we normally have some sort of synopsis where we try to entice you to listen. “Dan said something old-timey. Tom was bored. Joe is creepy.” That sort of thing... But here’s the deal - we’re talking about Star Wars. That’s all you need to know. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Box Office was pretty much a one trick pony this week. Apparently you saw Star Wars. Every. Single. One of you. But we still find things to talk about. Tom makes multiple “old timey" references. Why did 'Sisters' open against 'Star Wars?' And Tom makes a major nerd confession. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this very special "Reel Spoilers Rewind," we take on the Dudley Moore dud 'Santa Claus the Movie' with the help of the kings of riffing: Mystery Science Theater 3000's own Frank Conniff and Trace Belieuve. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe sets a land speed record for Video Recovery ruination during our discussion of Krampus. Tom gets all old-timey as he brings up M*A*S*H, AfterM*A*S*H and Bob Newhart, and we try to figure out just what exactly this movie wants to be. Which is more than the film bothered to do. All this plus we learn what they call DHL delivery service in China. We just need “Mike in (not from) China” to confirm. It’s Reel Spoilers 142: ‘Krampus’ Starring Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner. You’ve been warned. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we discuss the odd user names on iTunes, offer sound legal advice on assault, and talk about the Phil Collins unique Live Aid accomplishment... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tom and Dan have plenty to say this week since our movie is a sequel to a film that came out 40-years ago. It’s Rocky VII, aka Creed. Stallone is back in the role that made him a star, but he’s playing second fiddle to Michael B. Jordan. All that plus Joe finally learns what Grindr is for, who took the picture at the end of Rocky III, and we talk about how much behind-the-scenes crossover between the Rocky and Karate Kid franchises. It’s Reel Spoilers #140 - 'Creed.' You’ve been warned. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.