Reservations With Raine Wayland

Hey Reservos! This week we are discussing Damien Chazelle’s Oscar winning film, Whiplash! Listen as we breakdown this complex story of what it takes to be truly great and what sacrifices you’d have to make to get there. Enjoy.

Hey everybody! We are back from our break to discuss the 1988 Anime classic that started it all, Akira. Listen as we take a deep dive into this brilliantly and painstakingly animated film full of action, violence, and a touch of body horror. Enjoy!

Hey everybody, this week is a very special episode where we discuss Dear Zachary: A Letter To A Son About His Father. Listen as we explore this powerful, emotional, and heartbreaking story of such unbelievable tragedy and the wonderful people that had to live through it. Thank you to Kathleen and David Bagby for being such a wonderful example of integrity and courage.

Hey everybody! This week we are discussing the 2008 Pixar classic, WALL•E! Listen as we break down this beautifully constructed film filled with incredible visual language while conveying an important message about protecting and conserving our home. Enjoy!

Hey everybody! This week we are discussing the Jean-Marc Vallee film, Demolition! Listen as we breakdown this beautifully unique take on grief, loss, and emotional intelligence. Enjoy!

Hey Reservos! We’re back for season 9! This week we are discussing Jordan Peele’s Nope. Listen as we breakdown this story about trauma, predators, and spectacle. Enjoy!

It’s a bonus episode, so I don’t have to work too hard on the description.

Hey Reservos! This week we are finishing up our End Of Season Series with a very special guest to discuss The Whale. Listen as we breakdown this film with our friend Zack Constancio and be immersed in the guilt, sorrow, shame, and forgiveness. Enjoy!

Hey Reservos! This week we are discussing John Patrick Shanley’s adaptation of his own play, Doubt. Listen as we breakdown this uneasy, ambiguous story of mistrust, faith, and doubting all that you hold true. Enjoy

Hey everybody! This week we are continuing our end of season series with Glengarry Glen Ross! Listen as we breakdown this fast-paced, quick witted film about, the desperation, anger, pressure and despair of sales. Enjoy!

What’s up Reservos! This week we are starting our end of season series, Stage To Screen: Act II, with One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest! Listen as we breakdown this classic film about the struggle for power and the fight between order and chaos! Enjoy!

Hey everybody! It’s our last episode before the end of season series! This week, we are wrapping up our Tim Burton-athon with Big Eyes! Listen as we breakdown this story about art, deception, greed, and finally, vindication! Enjoy!

Hey everybody! This week we are closing out our Fritz Lang-athon with The Big Heat! Listen as we breakdown this film noir classic with tons of twists and turns that you won’t see coming. Enjoy!

What’s up Reservos! We are back with a new episode! This week we are discussing Tim Burtons adaptation of Sweeney Todd! Listen as we bounce around a little, but get on track occasionally to breakdown this darkly twisted musical about revenge, loss, and meat pies. Enjoy!

Hey everybody! Welcome back to the show! This week, we are discussing Fritz Lang’s Scarlet Street. Listen as we breakdown this story of loneliness, deception, and guilt. Enjoy.

Hey Reservos! This week we are discussing the fantastical tall-tale that is Big Fish! Listen as we breakdown this beautifully crafted story of fathers and sons, why we embellish, and what it means to truly know someone. Enjoy!

Hey everybody! This week we are continuing our Fritz Lang-athon with Ministry of Fear! Listen as we breakdown this look into World War II era espionage mystery, with a few unfortunate surprises. Enjoy!

Hey Reservos! Welcome back to another episode! This week we are discussing Tim Burton’s version of Sleepy Hollow! Listen as we breakdown this gothic, creepy, quirky retelling of the classic legend of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman! Enjoy!

Hey Reservos! This week we are continuing our deep dive into Fritz Lang films with his 1936 film, Fury! Listen as we breakdown this film noir classic that shows the dangers of mob justice and worse yet, the consequences of vengeance. Enjoy!

Hey everybody! This week we are discussing Mars Attacks! Listen as we (kinda) breakdown this campy, over-the-top, sci-fi classic! But be warned, we pretty much botched it. Enjoy, but it’ll be hard too.