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Reel Reviews
with Walter Banasiak
"Reel Reviews" is a movie review show featuring filmmaker and critic Walter Banasiak. We also interview filmmakers, actors, internet celebrities and more!
Walter Banasiak is a founding member of Code 10 Studios’ predecessor branding. He is a writer, director, and won several SICA All Cast Awards and a resolution of recognition by Calumet City public officials.
He has worked in key production roles for both feature-length films NOIR and I'm Still Here, starring in, and writing the original story for the latter.
After getting his BA in Communications in May of 2012, Banasiak is pursuing an MFA in Independent Film and Digital Imaging at Governors State University, while simultaneously penning multiple scripts for new short and feature-length films.
Walter has been a TWAG crew member for 2 years. He currently writes, shoots and edits TWAG special reports that cover GSU events, sports and more.
Reel Reviews - Disney's "Frozen"
Feb 26, 2014
TWAG Host Walter Banasiak reviews the Disney film, "Frozen".
Reel Reviews - "The LEGO Movie"
Mar 12, 2014
TWAG's Walter Banasiak reviews the highly acclaimed LEGO Movie. Does it live up to the hype?! Watch and find out!
Reel Reviews Retro - "The Meteor Man"
Mar 28, 2014
Filmmaker and MFA graduate, Blake Labriola, joins host Walter Banasiak as they travel back to 1993 and discuss "The Meteor Man!"
Bonus video! "Why Are There No Black Superhero Movies"
*Apologies for the mispronunciation of Robert Guillaume's name*.
Why Are There No Black Superhero Movies? (Reel Reviews Discussion)
Mar 28, 2014
A bonus video from their "Meteor Man" review, Walter Banasiak and Blake Labriola discuss why Hollywood hasn't come out with an African American-centric superhero film in this recent boom period for comic book movies.
Our Reel Review of "The Meteor Man"
Reel Reviews - "Captain America: The Winter Soldier"
Apr 9, 2014
Walter Banasiak gives a rousing salute to Marvel Studios best film since "The Avengers!" Why is Captain America's latest cinematic outing so good? Watch and find out!
Reel Reviews - "Transcendence"
Apr 21, 2014
Does Johnny Depp's new sci-fi thriller from first time director Wally Pfister make the grade? Find out our host, Walter Banasiak's, opinion on a new Reel Review!
Reel Reviews - "The Amazing Spider-Man 2"
May 7, 2014
Host Walter Banasiak takes you into the web slinging action of "The Amazing Spider-Man 2!" Will this sequel quell the detractors of 2012's "The Amazing Spider-Man?" Find out here!
The State of Superhero Movies (Reel Reviews Discussion)
May 13, 2014
Host Walter Banasiak welcomes superhero aficionado Bryan Porter as they discuss the current state of the superhero movie business. Marvel and DC Comics' past, present and future are all covered in depth! So take out your web shooters, pack up your grappling hook and fly up, up and away with Reel Reviews in this stimulating discussion!
Reel Reviews - "Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return"
May 21, 2014
Walter Banasiak takes us on a journey back to Oz with the latest theatrical installment in Dorothy Gale's adventures to this wonderful land. Is this animated feature worthy of such a longstanding and beloved franchise name? Find out here!
Reel Reviews Retro - "Chronicle"
May 27, 2014
Walter Banasiak and Bryan Porter travel back to 2012 with this Retro Review of the superhero found footage film, "Chronicle."
Reel Reviews - "Godzilla" 2014
June 2, 2014
Look out! It's the Reel Review of 2014's "Godzilla!" Walter Banasiak gives a bit of a history lesson on the world's most famous monster in addition to reviewing Legendary Pictures/Warner Bros latest blockbuster!"
Reel Reviews - "X Men Days of Future Past"
June 17, 2014
Host Walter Banasiak is back from the future past! "X-Men: Days of Future Past" that is! Hear his thoughts on this resurrection of the Marvel comic book series in movie form!
Make sure to leave a comment and tell us why you agree or disagree with Walter!
Reel Reviews - Dave Pedersen Interview Part 1
June 23, 2014
Reel Reviews' host Walter Banasiak sits down with author David W. Pedersen to discuss his new short film "A Beautiful View of Nothing."
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Reel Reviews - Dave Pedersen Interview Part 2
June 24, 2014
Part 2 of our interview with "A Beautiful View of Nothing" writer, producer, sound engineer and composer David W. Pedersen.
Watch Part 1 Here!
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Reel Reviews - Dave Pedersen Interview Part 3
June 25, 2014
Here's part 3 of our interview with author David W. Pedersen.
We cover the writing process behind his short film "A Beautiful View of Nothing" and cover a lot of his other work including his other films and the book he released in 2011.
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Reel Reviews - Kim Pedersen Interview Part 1
June 26, 2014
Our series of "A Beautiful View of Nothing" interviews continue with producer, editor, colorist and cinematographer Kim Pedersen (Brown).
Watch Part 2 Here!
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Reel Reviews - Kim Pedersen Interview Part 2
June 27, 2014
Part 2 of Kim Pedersen's "A Beautiful View of Nothing" interview covers her perspective on the casting process as producer, editor, colorist and cinematographer.
Watch Part 1 Here!
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Reel Reviews - Kim Pedersen Interview Part 3
June 27, 2014
It's the final part of our "A Beautiful View of Nothing" interview series! Part 3 of our sit down conversation with Kim Pedersen (Brown) covers all the tech used for her short film. This includes, cameras, audio, editing software and more! Kim was the editor, colorist, cinematographer and producer on "A Beautiful View of Nothing." Make sure to check it out in film fests soon!
Watch Part 1 Here!
Watch Part 2 Here!
Reel Reviews - "Transformers: Age of Extinction"
July 1, 2014
Walter Banasiak breaks down the newest Transformers flick. Is it as bad as the others? Find out here!
Reel Reviews - "Malcolm Ray Interview"
July 29, 2014
Walter welcomes a very special guest to the RR set! It's Malcolm Ray from Channel Awesome's "The Nostalgia Critic!" In his first big sit down interview, Malcolm discusses his influences as an actor, involvement with the NC show, his future and more!
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Reel Reviews - "Hercules"
August 1, 2014
Is The Rock playing Hercules enough for host Walter Banasiak to praise this film?!
Reel Reviews - "Guardians of the Galaxy"
August 8, 2014
Host Walter Banasiak makes Reel Reviews history with his review of Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy!" Do you agree or disagree with his thoughts? Sound off in the comments!
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Reel Reviews - Sean Addo Interview
August 18, 2014
Sean Addo, director and subject of the Black Harvest Film Festival selected documentary short film "Deeper Than Black," stops by our show to talk with host Walter Banasiak about talk about the filmmaking process and his own views on how he identifies culturally.
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Reel Reviews - Harry Locke IV Interview
August 20, 2014
Harry Locke IV, producer of the Black Harvest Film Festival selected documentary short film "Deeper Than Black," stops by our show to talk with host Walter Banasiak about talk about the filmmaking process and his own views on how he identifies culturally.
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Reel Reviews - Bryan Porter Interview (The Infinity Trinity)
August 22, 2014
Actor Bryan Porter sits down with host Walter Banasiak to discuss his experience on their 2012 short film "The Infinity Trinity." Also talked about is the future of the Infinity Trinity franchise.
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Reel Reviews - "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For"
August 29, 2014
Is this "Sin City" sequel to die for? Find out here!
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Reel Reviews - "The Pursuit of Happyness"
September 10, 2014
Host Walter Banasiak takes his first request in the inaugural edition of the Student Choice Showcase! The 2006 Will Smith hit "The Pursuit of Happyness" is our subject today!
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Reel Reviews Retro - "Cry-Baby"
September 15, 2014
Another edition of Reel Reviews's Student Choice Showcase has host Walter Banasiak taking a look at the 1990 Johnny Depp musical "Cry-Baby."
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Reel Reviews - "Tusk"
September 23, 2014
#WalrusNo
See why host Walter Banasiak does not think highly of Kevin Smith's new comedy/horror monster mash up.
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Reel Reviews - "The Equalizer"
September 30, 2014
Does Denzel's newest actioner equal success?!
Host Walter Banasiak breaks down 2014's "The Equalizer!"
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Reel Reviews - Leah Kovtunenko Interview
October 14, 2014
Host Walter Banasiak sits down with filmmaker Leah Kovtunenko to discuss her work. Leah's 2012 thesis documentary film, "The Veiled Messiah," and its subject matter, is focused on.
"The Veiled Messiah" full film: http://vimeo.com/56411763
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Reel Reviews - "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day"
October 21, 2014
Host Walter Banasiak experiences Alexander's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day in this film based off Judith Viorst's 1972 children's book of the same name.
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