Episode 33

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6th Feb 2020

#33 "You answered without saying anything. That's politics" Best Politician Debate

Politics these days can be a hot button topic. Many a family dinner have been ruined over confirming what side of the isle Uncle Rick is on. This week on The Reel Debaters we political while not getting too political at all.

Inspired by such films like Idiocracy, Bulworth, Vice, Lincoln and a wide array of political comedies/thrillers/dramas today's debate asks the question what if you really could pick who you vote for?

Premise: You're a political campaign manager on the hunt for your parties next candidate for Prime Minister of Canada (where this shows entire cast lives). What movie character do you pick? Tell the world why you picked them and what would make them great at governing a nation, one thing that your candidate will change when they get to office and your campaign slogan.

Rules: Any movie allowed, only humans.

This week in the living room are Jimmy Skinner, Chris Stanton, Mark Cowell and Micheal Petrow.

Trailer of the Week: Irresistible

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**Casting has changed over the years, current enrollment in the debater-verse can be seen below***

- Executive Producer, Editor, Mixer Captain of the USS Debater Micheal Petrow Genres: 90's/Early 2000's ..Actually just everything.

- Co-Host/Co-Producer and Comedian Commander Martin Navarro. Genres: Sci fi/Fantasy/Animation

- Co-Host/Co-Producer and Comedian Lieutenant Commander Jimmy Skinner Genres: Horror and B Movies

- Co-Host/Co-Producer Pop Culture Officer Mark Cowell Genres: Blockbuster, Popcorn Movies

 -Co-Host/Co-Producer Visual Arts Officer Rob Strachan Genres: Contemporary, Classic, and Blockbuster

 -Co-Host and Nerd/Geekdom Officer Charles Fernandes Genres: Marvel and DC. Superhero and Comic book

 -Co-Host and Entertainment Officer Ian Bawa Genres: Short, Independent, Contemporary and Art-house

 -Co-Host And Female First Officer Emily Clarke Genres: Strong Female lead, Marvel and DC, Contemporary and blockbuster

 

 -Art by Aaron Doel and

Micheal Petrow

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Could James Bond be a Chef? Should The Ghostbusters have their own restaurant? What would Indiana Jones and Lara Croft's wedding look like? Maybe you want to find out if Conan The Barbarian could teach Sex Ed?

Welcome to The Reel Debaters, where real life meets reel life...

Each week you’ll hear 4 debaters sit down as they come up with a new tussle where they compare, contrast and insult each other with their takes for your listening pleasure. They'll either insert themselves into a story or see how they fare or bring the characters into real life scenarios that make less than no sense. As a bonus you'll get access from within the film industry and listen to "reel talks" about our favorite moments, scenes and stories.

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The Reel Debaters Podcast
Where The "Art" Of Cinema Meets The Power Of Debate
Based in the heartbeat of Canada and surrounded by Manitoba's booming film industry, The Reel Debaters Podcast is a motley crew of film-obsessed nerds, comedians, and selected colleagues that sit down each episode and use one of their many "patented formats" to argue and insult each other for your amusements with situational debates created from their favorite films and shows

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Could James Bond be a Therapist?
Should The Ghostbusters have a restaurant?
What would Indiana Jones and Lara Croft's wedding look like?
Wanna know if Conan The Barbarian could teach Sex Ed?

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At The Reel Debaters, we cover all your film needs. We argue the best releases, big and small, and reassess great films.

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Welcome to Where The "Art" Of Cinema Meets The Power Of Debate. New episode every Saturday

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Micheal Petrow Film And Entertainment Sales/Executive Producer/Host

Martin Navarro Comedian/Host

Jimmy Skinner Comedian/Host

Rob Strachan Home Theatre Expert/Host

Ian Bawa Filmmaker/Host

Mark Cowell String Bean Comics/Host

Charles Fernandes The Nerdgasm Show/Host

Emily Clark Dodge baller/Host

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Micheal Petrow

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Name: Micheal Petrow

Genres: Drama, Independent, Obscure Comedies

Tropes: Meet Cutes, The Heroes Journey, Superhero Entrance

Favorite actors: Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet, Sandra Bullock, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale and Brad Pitt

Guilty pleasures: Cooking Shows, Cheeseburgers in the Movie Theater

Must see: I Melt With You, Wristcutters: A Love Story, Exit Through The Gift Shop

Childhood classic: Return to Oz

Favorite directors: Christopher Nolan, David Fincher, Tim Burton

Worst movie ever: Freddy Got Fingered

Favorite TV show: LOST, Westworld, Severance, Succession, Barry

5 TV Characters I love: Hank Moody, Don Draper, HOUSE, Elaine Bennes

Movie snacks: Cheeseburgers, Popcorn, Peanut Butter M and M’s

Movie crush: Kate Winslet in The Holiday

Emily Clark

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Name: Emily Clark

Genres: horror, sci-fi, musical/ theatrical, comedy

Tropes: Having sex means you die

Favourite actors: give me the unknown

Guilty pleasures: reality tv, F1 racing.

Must see: The Menu

Best childhood classic: Now and Then

Favourite directors: Cohen Brothers

Worst movie ever: Matrix Reloaded

Favourite TV show: Buffy the Vampire Slayer

5 TV characters I love: Captain Holt, Spike, Emily Gilmore, Winston Bishop, Linda Belcher

Movie snacks: popcorn with salt and vinegar seasoning

Movie crush: Flynn Ryder, Jack Dawson, Johnny Castle

Martin Navarro

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Charles Fernandes

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Name: Charles Fernandes

Genres: Comedy, Kung Fu, Sci-Fi, Superhero, Horror

Tropes: “Juliet is the sun!” says Romeo. This is a trope.

Favorite actors: Robin Williams, Judy Greer, Sam Rockwell, Christina Ricci

Guilty pleasures: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie and first 3 seasons, Hell’s Kitchen.

Must see: Dumb and Dumber, Old Boy

Best childhood classic: Back to the Future

Favorite directors: David Fincher, Taika Waititi, Steven Spielberg, Mike Judge, Spike Lee

Worst movie ever: Jupiter Ascending

Favorite TV show: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Rescue Me, Stranger Things

5 TV characters I love: Charlie Kelly/Greenman Tony Soprano
Connie the Hormone Monstress Gob Bluth Larry David

Movie snacks: Popcorn, Sweet Tarts, Sour Jollyranchers, good ol’ greasy Hot Dog and/or Cheeseburger

Movie crush: Emma Stone Without movies or tv I would: probably be living in a van DOWN BY THE RIVER!