Reading Between the Reels: Film analysis with snark and heart

Reading Between the Reels dives deep into your favorite movies with sharp wit and genuine passion. We blend biting snark and heartfelt insights to uncover the hidden layers, flaws, and brilliance that make films unforgettable. If you love honest, fun, and slightly chaotic film talk, this is the podcast for you.
Reading Between the Reels dives deep into your favorite movies with sharp wit and genuine passion. We blend biting snark and heartfelt insights to uncover the hidden layers, flaws, and brilliance that make films unforgettable. If you love honest, fun, and slightly chaotic film talk, this is the podcast for you.
Episodes
Episodes
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
RBR #13: A New Direction
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Coruscant Community College has evolved! In our first episode as Reading Between the Reels, we’re excited to share with you our reasons for the name change and the rebranding of the show. We also talk about what to expect moving forward and how you can get involved in what we’re doing.
Monday Mar 01, 2021
CCC Episode 12: Bryan Young on Star Wars, Teaching, and Film
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Bryan Young (@swankmotron) joins the guys for the Season 2 finale of Coruscant Community College to discuss topics ranging from what we can learn from “Star Wars” to philosophies on teaching during a pandemic. In a fun and wide-ranging conversation, Bryan also shares how he became a professional writer and teacher. Finally, Bryan reveals the film that made him want to be a filmmaker--and it’s not “Star Wars.” It’s an episode you won’t want to miss.
Monday Feb 22, 2021
CCC Episode 11: “Rogue One” Deconstructed
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
In this episode of Coruscant Community College, the guys continue their series on deconstructing the “Star Wars” films with an analysis of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” Matt and Craig discuss their favorite things about the film and how it demonstrates the cinematic aspects presented in Season One. Finally, the hosts debate the effectiveness of fan service and its place in “Rogue One.”
Monday Feb 15, 2021
CCC Episode 10: “Solo” Deconstructed
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Monday Feb 15, 2021
In this episode of Coruscant Community College, the guys break down “Solo: A Star Wars Story” into its various cinematic aspects and discuss its place in the larger canon. As they continue their series on deconstructing the “Star Wars” films in chronological order, Matt and Craig try to put the legacy of “Solo” in context as they discuss their favorite things about the film.
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
CCC Episode 9: “Revenge of the Sith” Deconstructed
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
In this special #StarWarsPodcastDay episode of Coruscant Community College, the guys continue their series on deconstructing the “Star Wars” films in chronological order. This time, they break down “Revenge of the Sith” using the format they shared in Season One. Matt and Craig discuss their favorite examples from the film and debate its merits and place in the larger “Star Wars” canon.
Monday Feb 01, 2021
CCC Episode 8: “Attack of the Clones” Deconstructed
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
In this episode of Coruscant Community College, the guys break down “Attack of the Clones” using the format from Season One and share their favorite examples from the film. They talk about what they like, what they don’t, and might have been.
Monday Jan 25, 2021
CCC Episode 7: “The Phantom Menace” Deconstructed
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
In this episode of Coruscant Community College, Matt and Craig return to break down “The Phantom Menace” and to discuss how the film demonstrates the aspects introduced in Season One.
Monday Nov 23, 2020
CCC Episode 6: Exploring “The Hero’s Journey”
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
In this episode of Coruscant Community College, Matt and Craig discuss how Joseph Campbell’s “The Hero’s Journey” inspired their use of Star Wars in the classroom and also reveal their student-friendly version of the monomyth. Finally, the hosts reveal what listeners can expect from Season Two.










