Author Archives: Chance Solem-Pfeifer

Noah and Chance watched three movies that, in their own ways, pull back some Hollywood veil. “Tropic Thunder” (2008) yells, shocks and offends its way to memorable moments of famous people doing insane things. Through a “sight” gag, Woody Allen’s “Hollywood Ending” (2002) is an old artist’s take on how the old studio system worked. […]

It’s ratings at all cost on this week’s episode — Noah and Chance watched three movies where disturbed souls are anchoring TV shows against their own will or the network’s better judgment. Through “The Truman Show” (1998), “Network” (1976) and “Welcome To Me” (2014), we trace the power of the 20th century media monster and […]

Noah and Chance went to theaters to see the David Foster Wallace-portraying “The End of the Tour.” Then, they watched two more movies — “The Hours” (2002) and “Howl” (2010) — about famous authors struggling with their art, the people reading it and themselves.

Strap on your pack and let’s go on a long and arduous hike together through three movies about characters finding themselves amid outdoor obstacles. Noah and Chance discuss “Wild” (2014), “Into The Wild” (2007), and “127 Hours” (2010). But, for godsake, tell someone where you’re going. *This episode of Be Reel Guys is brought to […]

In this episode, Noah and Chance watched a trio of thrillers about falsely accused murderers. First, a long and confusing conversation about the long and confusing 2014 film adaptation of “Gone Girl.” Then, a celebration of 1993’s “The Fugitive” and Harrison Ford’s mid-late-career desperation turn. Finally, a review of a regular basic cable customer, 1998’s “The […]

The release of Amy Schumer’s “Trainwreck” is the latest example of an acclaimed TV persona trying to jump to the big screen and mass appeal. In this episode, Noah and Chance review “Trainwreck” and evaluate how that first starring film role went (or if it even mattered) for Tina Fey and Jennifer Aniston in “Baby […]

Say, what’s on your mind? Your cute, anthropomorphic feelings? Yourself as both a little boy and a baroque demon? Precious relationship memories disappearing in reverse? Noah and Chance are back from the summer holidays reviewing three movies set inside the mind: Pixar’s new “Inside Out,” the 2004 cult hit “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” […]

This episode is certain to drive kids out of their minds! Chance and Noah attempt to patent, package and slap their opinions on a proverbial lunch box by breaking down the watchability of the Jurassic Park — including “Jurassic World.” And the results are as carnage-filled as The San Diego Incident. Don’t miss Chance’s defensiveness when […]

As the baseball season heats up, Chance and Noah step up to the plate to discuss three films that explore the often-alienating nature of America’s pastime: “Million Dollar Arm,” “A League of Their Own” and “The Natural.” Don’t miss Noah rambling on about the importance of chastity in the American hero myth, Chance’s monologue about […]