Reading Between the Reels: Finding Meaning in the Movies You Love

RBR #50: “Alias: Truth Be Told”

Alias was a critically acclaimed television show that blended high-stakes espionage with family drama and catapulted its creator J.J. Abrams and star Jennifer Garner into the spotlight. In this episode, Jeff McGee steps in as guest co-host as we take a look back at its pilot, “Truth Be Told,” and examine how its high production value set the tone for the remainder of the series.

RBR #49: RBR in Class–Featuring Bryan Young

This episode features our friend Bryan Young ("Full of Sith") speaking to our students in a special Star Wars discussion.

RBR #48: RBR in Class--Featuring Aaron Harris & Thomas Riddle

This episode features our friends Aaron Harris ("Star Wars Reactions") and Thomas Riddle ("Imagineering Education," "Star Wars in the Classroom," "Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones") speaking to our students in a special Star Wars discussion.

RBR #47: RBR in Class–Featuring Ian Doescher & Jeff McGee

This episode features our friends Ian Doescher (author of the William Shakespeare’s Star Wars series) and Jeff McGee ("MarvinDog Media," "Star Wars Splash Page") speaking to our students in a special Star Wars discussion.

RBR #46: RBR in Class--Featuring Dan Zehr & Din from F-105

This episode features our friends Dan Zehr ("Coffee with Kenobi") and Din ("F-105") speaking to our students in a special Star Wars discussion.

RBR #45: “Thor: Ragnarok”

Thor: Ragnarok is a wildly entertaining mix of action and humor, and also serves as something of a reboot of the title character. With director Taika Waititi returning to the series with Thor: Love and Thunder, we take a closer look at what made Thor: Ragnarok so successful by dissecting the film’s cinematography, sound, performances, and production design.

RBR #44: “Attack the Block”

Attack the Block is a critically acclaimed, low-budget alien invasion film that helped launch the careers of John Boyega and Jodie Whittaker. Blending social commentary and traditional Sci-Fi themes, the movie has become a cult-classic since its initial release in 2011. Though not a financial success, it features brilliant cinematography, powerful editing, frightening creature design, and charismatic performances.

RBR #43: “Jurassic Park”

Jurassic Park is one of the most successful movies of all time with a huge box office, multiple Oscar wins, and groundbreaking CGI and digital sound. Now with the series coming to a close with Jurassic World Dominion, we look back at the original film and discuss why it remains relevant almost 30 years after its release.