David Riedel

Podcaster, Reporter, Writer, Editor at Freelance

Co-Host at Spoilerpiece Theatre

Hey, jerks! Listen to my movie podcast, @Spoilerpiece. I like movies more than it sounds like I do. (he/him)

Articles

My Dad Was A Famous Alien Abductee. I Thought He Was A Joke — Here's Why I'm Not So Sure Anymore.

Jan 14, 2025 | huffpost.com | David Riedel

There’s one video available on the internet concerning my father, Patrick McGuire. It’s strange. Uploaded to YouTube 15 years ago — though clearly recorded much earlier — the video frames another TV screen. There is constant static, and the image is fractured as if the broadcast comes from far away. My father is discussing cattle mutilations under hypnosis. “We come up on a cow that was dead.
Frozen Empire’ review by David Riedel • Letterboxd

Aug 17, 2024 | letterboxd.com | David Riedel

★★½ Genuinely questioning my worth as a film critic because I didn't hate this.
Afterlife’ review by David Riedel • Letterboxd

Aug 10, 2024 | letterboxd.com | David Riedel

Hey, remember when comedies were funny? Like, the dog deflating tires is such a great gag! OMFG! "We're thinking at least third base." "Go, mom!" (Fuck. Off.)It's a good thing our lead is played by Carrie Coon because her character fucking sucks. Paul Rudd's character fucking sucks. Dan Aykroyd's performance fucking sucks. The callbacks fucking suck. Having Bokeem Woodbine ask "Who you gonna call?" fucking sucks. Gets an extra half-star for Sigourney Weaver, McKenna Grace and Logan Kim.
Episode 514: "Babes" and "You Can't Run Forever"

May 16, 2024 | player.fm | Evan Crean |Megan Kearns |David Riedel

Become a Paid Subscriber and get bonus podcasts: https://anchor.fm/nowplayingpodcast/subscribe Three playful movie reviewers break down a variety of film franchises by dedicating a podcast to every single sequel, reboot, and spin-off in a series. In-depth conversations cover production history, literary sources, gossip, merchandising, and personal opinion with humor and critical insight.
Episode 513: "Let It Be" remastered, "Evil Does Not Exist," and "Force of Nature: The Dry 2"

May 9, 2024 | player.fm | Evan Crean |Megan Kearns |David Riedel

Become a Paid Subscriber and get bonus podcasts: https://anchor.fm/nowplayingpodcast/subscribe Three playful movie reviewers break down a variety of film franchises by dedicating a podcast to every single sequel, reboot, and spin-off in a series. In-depth conversations cover production history, literary sources, gossip, merchandising, and personal opinion with humor and critical insight.
Episode 511: "Boy Kills World," "Butterfly in the Sky," and "Humane"

Apr 26, 2024 | player.fm | Evan Crean |Megan Kearns |David Riedel |Josh Wigler

Become a Paid Subscriber and get bonus podcasts: https://anchor.fm/nowplayingpodcast/subscribe Three playful movie reviewers break down a variety of film franchises by dedicating a podcast to every single sequel, reboot, and spin-off in a series. In-depth conversations cover production history, literary sources, gossip, merchandising, and personal opinion with humor and critical insight.
Episode 510: "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" and "We Grown Now"

Apr 18, 2024 | player.fm | Evan Crean |Megan Kearns |David Riedel

Become a Paid Subscriber and get bonus podcasts: https://anchor.fm/nowplayingpodcast/subscribe Three playful movie reviewers break down a variety of film franchises by dedicating a podcast to every single sequel, reboot, and spin-off in a series. In-depth conversations cover production history, literary sources, gossip, merchandising, and personal opinion with humor and critical insight.
Episode 509: "Civil War" and "The Greatest Hits"

Apr 11, 2024 | player.fm | Evan Crean |Megan Kearns |David Riedel

Become a Paid Subscriber and get bonus podcasts: https://anchor.fm/nowplayingpodcast/subscribe Three playful movie reviewers break down a variety of film franchises by dedicating a podcast to every single sequel, reboot, and spin-off in a series. In-depth conversations cover production history, literary sources, gossip, merchandising, and personal opinion with humor and critical insight.
Episode #507: “Femme” and “Ennio"

Mar 29, 2024 | player.fm | Evan Crean |Megan Kearns |David Riedel |Josh Wigler

Become a Paid Subscriber and get bonus podcasts: https://anchor.fm/nowplayingpodcast/subscribe Three playful movie reviewers break down a variety of film franchises by dedicating a podcast to every single sequel, reboot, and spin-off in a series. In-depth conversations cover production history, literary sources, gossip, merchandising, and personal opinion with humor and critical insight.
Episode 505: "Love Lies Bleeding," "Stopmotion," and "Frida"

Mar 14, 2024 | player.fm | Evan Crean |Megan Kearns |David Riedel

Become a Paid Subscriber and get bonus podcasts: https://anchor.fm/nowplayingpodcast/subscribe Three playful movie reviewers break down a variety of film franchises by dedicating a podcast to every single sequel, reboot, and spin-off in a series. In-depth conversations cover production history, literary sources, gossip, merchandising, and personal opinion with humor and critical insight.