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On this episode of Real on Reel, I sit down with one of my best friends and discuss The Blind Side, a film that has resonated with him since he first saw it! Also, listen to us joke around like we normally do! Twitter: Manny - @manny_castell Podcast - @real_on_reel Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/user?u=2388590

Welcome to a very special episode of Real on Reel as I discuss with 4 guests of mine their favorite Guillermo del Toro film and why they love him! Ferdosa (@atomicwick) - Pan's Labyrinth Marie (@batsandshield) - Crimson Peak Bea (@sailor_Iuna) - The Shape of Water Andrew (@yokis101) - The Shape of Water Obviously, we didn't go through all his films but think of this as Part 1, since there's still so much to discuss about him! Twitter: @real_on_reel @manny_castell Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/user?u=2388590

This week I talk about one of my favorite horror films ever, A Nightmare on Elm Street and co-hosting for the first (and probably last time) is my brother Sebastian! We go on to talk about other classic horror films and its villains and make friendship pleads with some iconic directors. Enjoy our rambling! Twitter: Manny - @manny_castell Sebastian - @sebas_castell Podcast - @real_on_reel Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/user?u=2388590

On this super short episode of Real on Reel, I'm going solo as I talk about the first film that terrified and how it did so, IT! Learn how 11 year old me reacted and rationalized my fears. Twitter: Manny - @manny_castell Podcast - @real_on_reel Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/user?u=2388590

It was bound to happen.. I am talking about one (1/3) of the most epic fantasy EVER created, The Lord of the Rings! More specifically, The Two Towers, and joining me is my good friend Britany Murphy from GoC! Listen as we gush over how epic it is; how my guest was in complete awe when watching it; and find out which species of Middle-Earth we would like to be. Enjoy! Twitter: Britany - @britany_murphs Manny - @manny_castell Podcast - @real_on_reel Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/user?u=2388590

This week we discuss one of the best Pixar films EVER, Up! My brother Sebastian is my guest and we discuss the childhood film that set him on the track to appreciate the arts. Listen as we discuss fun facts, production history, and our overall admiration for the film that we constantly gushed over! Twitter: Sebastian - @sebas_castell Manny - @manny_castell Podcast - @real_on_reel Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/user?u=2388590

On this week of Real on Reel, I discuss the Academy Award-winning film Moonlight with my friend Mikey from GOC who absolutely adores this film, so much so that it's his favorite film.. like, ever! Listen and enjoy as we discuss the theme and the wonderful filmmaking of director Barry Jenkins! Twitter: Mikey - @mikey_talks Manny - @manny_castell Podcast - @real_on_reel Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/user?u=2388590

This week on Real on Reel, I spoke to my friend Avram Vargas from GOC about Superbad! His favorite Teen Comedy and quite honestly one of the best! Twitter: Avram - @jj_avrams Manny - @manny_castell Podcast - @real_on_reel Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/user?u=2388590

This week I discuss one of the best romantic directors who influenced the genre today, with Bea Gutiérrez! Although we don't discuss all her films, we explore her most prolific ones, as well as how she has impacted Bea! Twitter: Bea - @sailor_luna Manny - @manny_castell Podcast - @real_on_reel Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/user?u=2388590

On this weeks episode, it's just me, myself, and I, as I briefly talk about a film that always makes me feel good, Forrest Gump! What's your feel-good movie? You don't have to explain it! What's the film that just brings a smile on your face? Twitter: Podcast - @real_on_reel Manny - @manny_castell Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/user?u=2388590