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Episode 38: The Monkey
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In this episode of Feels over Reels, hosts Chris Farrell, Matt Gastar, and Ron Newman discuss their predictions for the upcoming Oscars, focusing on the top categories like Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress. They explore strong contenders such as 'Dune Part 2,' 'The Brutalist,' and 'Anora.' The second part of the episode is dedicated to a review of 2025’s comedy-horror film, 'The Monkey,' based on Stephen King's short story. They provide their non-spoiler and spoiler-filled thoughts on the film, including its kills, comedy elements, and overall storytelling. The hosts also delve into the impact of trailers revealing too much and how it affected their viewing experience. The episode wraps up with plugs for the hosts’ social media and upcoming projects.
00:00 Welcome to Fields Over Reels
00:13 Oscar Predictions: Best Picture
05:44 Oscar Predictions: Best Director
07:30 Oscar Predictions: Best Actor
10:59 Oscar Predictions: Best Actress
13:27 Review of 2025's The Monkey
21:14 The Monkey: Spoiler Discussion
23:50 The Babysitter's Death and the Monkey's Curse
24:29 A Series of Unfortunate Deaths
26:19 The Trailer Spoilers
30:56 The Monkey's Lore and Logic
38:49 Final Thoughts and Rants
45:08 Plugs and Farewells
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