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The Decision Reel

The Decision Reel

TDR 253 Episodes Jul 4, 2026

The Decision Reel is a movie review podcast hosted by Steve and Wally, covering films from timeless classics to cult favorites and the latest releases. The show leans into unhinged tangents, questionable opinions, and a frequent lack of focus on the actual movies. It's not meant for serious film analysis, but for listeners who enjoy irreverent commentary and off-topic rants. New episodes come out sometimes on Thursdays, and newcomers are advised to start from Episode 10.

Episodes

Ep.229 - Independence Day Review
Ep.229 - Independence Day Review Jul 4, 2026 01:24:29 This Fourth of July, we’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday the only way that makes sense: by watching aliens try to blow it up. For Episode 229, we’re talking Independence Day—the 1996 blockbuster with giant spaceships, White House explosions, Will Smith one-liners, Jeff Goldblum somehow uploading a virus to an alien mothership, and one of the most aggressively patriotic speeches ever put on
Ep.228 - The Hangover
Ep.228 - The Hangover Jun 4, 2026 01:34:51 This week on The Decision Reel, we're heading to Las Vegas and trying to piece together the absolute disaster that is The Hangover. A missing groom. A tiger in a hotel room. A baby in a closet. And somehow that's only the beginning. Join us as we break down one of the most quotable comedies of the 2000s, the incredible chemistry between Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis, and why th
Ep.227 - Men In Black
Ep.227 - Men In Black Apr 2, 2026 01:53:21 This week on The Decision Reel, we put on the suits, the shades, and immediately prove we are wildly unqualified to join Men in Black. We’re talking Will Smith at peak cool, Tommy Lee Jones at peak “I’m too old for this alien nonsense,” and a movie that somehow made a talking pug and a tiny dude in a robot body feel completely normal. We attempt to break down the plot—but quickly get distracted
Ep.226 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II Secret of the Ooze
Ep.226 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II Secret of the Ooze Mar 19, 2026 01:23:44 Cowabunga, nostalgia just got a theatrical re-release. This week on The Decision Reel, we dive shell-first into Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Secret of the Ooze as it returns to theaters for its 35th anniversary. Does it still ooze that late-80s/early-90s magic, or has time turned this cult classic into mutant mush? We break down the comedy, the costumes, the Vanilla Ice chaos, and whether thi
Ep.225 - The Fifth Element
Ep.225 - The Fifth Element Feb 19, 2026 01:29:08 Multi-pass… and maximum chaos! This week on The Decision Reel, Steve and Wally dive into The Fifth Element, the colorful over-the-top sci-fi adventure that somehow combines space opera, comedy, opera singing, and Chris Tucker at full volume. We break down Bruce Willis’ reluctant hero energy, Milla Jovovich’s iconic performance, the wild world-building, and why this movie feels like a live-action
Ep.224 - Terminator 2: Judgement Day
Ep.224 - Terminator 2: Judgement Day Jan 15, 2026 01:49:23 James Cameron said “hold my liquid metal” and delivered one of the greatest action sequels ever. This week we break down Terminator 2: Judgment Day — a movie where a killer robot dad tries to protect the future, a 10-year-old teaches him how to say “Hasta la vista,” and the T-1000 melts, reforms, and melts again more times than we can count. Bikes, bullets, time travel, and existential dread about
Ep.223 - Escape From L.A.
Ep.223 - Escape From L.A. Jan 1, 2026 01:45:33 This week on The Decision Reel, Steve and Wally take on Escape from L.A. and immediately derail the episode by asking the most important question of all time: Is this just Metal Gear Solid? From Snake Plissken’s attitude and stealth vibes to authoritarian futures and over-the-top villains, we connect the dots between John Carpenter’s cult sequel and Kojima’s legendary games. Less subtle analysis,
Ep.222 - Gremlins
Ep.222 - Gremlins Dec 11, 2025 02:14:26 This week on The Decision Reel, Steve and Wally unwrap Gremlins, the timeless story of a kid who receives the ONE Christmas gift that should legally come with a hazmat suit and a waiver. We dive into the movie that taught an entire generation three simple rules — all of which every character immediately ignores. This episode goes off the rails faster than Stripe on a Slip ‘N Slide. Grab your cocoa
No, This is Good. - Army Of Darkness
No, This is Good. - Army Of Darkness Oct 31, 2025 01:19:35 This week we celebrate Halloween by throwing Wally’s 16-year-old son into the wild, chainsaw-swinging, one-liner-spouting madness that is Army of Darkness! Will he think Ash Williams is the original cringe lord? Or will the boomstick win him over and prove that practical effects, skeleton armies, and Sam Raimi chaos still slap in 2025? We grew up calling this peak cinema… now it’s time to find o
Ep.221 - The Lost World Jurassic Park
Ep.221 - The Lost World Jurassic Park May 29, 2025 02:10:04 This week on The Decision Reel, we're heading back to dino territory with The Lost World: Jurassic Park — Spielberg’s wild sequel to his iconic 1993 classic. Join us as we break down everything from gymnastic raptor battles to Jeff Goldblum’s chaotic charisma. Does this sequel live up to the original, or should it have stayed extinct? Tune in as we debate the dinosaurs, the drama, and the questio
Ep.220 - Ace Ventura Re-Review
Ep.220 - Ace Ventura Re-Review May 22, 2025 01:38:26 Alrighty then! 🐬 This week on The Decision Reel, we’re circling back for a re-review of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective — and guess who’s back? That’s right, Reid returns to help us dissect Jim Carrey’s outrageous breakout role all over again. Is it still comedy gold, or has time not been so kind to the talking butt jokes and wild animal chaos? We dive deep into the iconic quotes, physical comedy, and
Ep.219 - Mortal Kombat Vs Mortal Kombat
Ep.219 - Mortal Kombat Vs Mortal Kombat May 15, 2025 01:57:53 Test your might! This week, The Decision Reel enters the arena to pit Mortal Kombat (1995) against Mortal Kombat (2021) in a brutal showdown of nostalgia vs. modern mayhem. Which reigns supreme — the cheesy charm of the '90s or the R-rated fatalities of the reboot? Join us as we dive into the characters, action, music, and what each version got right (or hilariously wrong). Flawless victory? Not q

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