Beyond The Frame

SPOILERS! In this episode we break down and discuss the 2026 film 'The Drama' directed by Rob Reiner, and starring Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, and more. We talk in depth about how the film analyzes a soon to be married couple who individually navigate hearing extremely troubling news about their partner and how this process cements their unconditional love for each other.

SPOILERS! In this video we break down and discuss the 1986 film 'Stand By Me' based on the novel by Stephen King, directed by Rob Reiner, and starring River Phoenix, Wil Wheaton, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O-Connell. We talk in depth about how the film analyzes four young boy's different reactions to living in the shadow of something or someone, which, unfortunately very ironically, is what both Rob Reiner and his son Nick Reiner felt. Rob chose to channel that feeling into his art, and Nick channeled it into something horrific.

SPOILERS! In this video we break down and discuss the 2026 sci-fi film ‘Project Hail Mary’ based on the novel by Andy Weir, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, and starring Ryan Gosling, Sandra Huller, and James Ortiz. We talk in depth about how bravery is represented in the film through it's three main characters in Ryland Grace, Eva Stratt, and of course... Rocky!

SPOILERS! In this film breakdown we do an analysis on the 2026 animated movie 'Hoppers' directed by Daniel Chong and starring characters voiced by Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Dave Franco, and many more. We focus our discussion on the big question that the movie raises: What role does nature play in human life?

SPOILERS! In this film breakdown we do an analysis on the 2026 fantasy movie 'The Bride' directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and starring Christian Bale, Jessie Buckley, Annette Bening, and more. We focus our discussion on the big question that the movie raises: What lengths are we willing to go to for love?