Reel 2 Recent

Episode 3: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory vs Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Liam Waddington, Lewis White, Paddy Inniss

In the third episode of Reel2Recent, we tackle a childhood classic: the story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. A magical tale of chocolate and (horrible) children, which version of this Roald Dahl story is more entertaining?

With Gene Wilder as the classic Willy Wonka and Johnny Depp in the modern interpretation, which actor carries more weight? Which film has more likable kids? Which Grandpa Joe is more of a jerk? All of these questions will be answered and more!

Alongside our namesake, Reel 2 Recent, we also talk about the not-so-latest news. Without spoilers, one of the gang gets pretty mad at some recent revelations. 

Tron 1982 vs Spy Kids 3-D (2003) + Video Game Movies

Liam Waddington, Lewis White, Paddy Inniss

After the podcast booted up with a horrendous start, the guys are back with an episode themed entirely around video game movies. Reel 2 Recent goes hard with a discussion pitting the original 1982 Tron against 2003's Spy Kids 3-D. Both films are based around the protagonist being beamed into a video game, both include a huge amount of digital effects. However, only one can win in Reel 2 Recent. Which one do you think won?

Alongside our signature section comes a discussion about our favourite video game movies. Resident Evil, Prince of Persia and more appear, but not everyone agrees. All of this amazing content is available to listen to alongside our first stab at a dedicated news section! There's a lot to sink your ears into!

Leprechaun (1993) vs Leprechaun Returns (2018)

Liam Waddington, Lewis White, Paddy Inniss

In the maiden voyage of the Reel 2 Recent podcast, Paddy, Liam and Lewis take a trip down to 90's budget horror. As Jennifer Aniston's film debut, Leprechaun (1993) sounds like it should have a least a drip of quality to it. Well, aren't you in for a treat.

Alongside the original, we'll be comparing Leprechaun to its newest iteration: Leprechaun Returns. As a direct sequel to the first movie, does it improve upon its base? Or does it fall flat on its face? 

With an ending conversation all about the Oscars, there's more content than you might even want.