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Reel Friends w/ Will & Derek

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Reel Friends w/ Will & Derek© Gayradio.com

The Bottom Line

The witty Will Clark and analytical Derek Graves have years of entertainment experience and this time team up to give a gay spin on today's mainstream and gay movies with their podcast Reel Friends with Will & Derek, broadcast online at Gayradio.com.

Reel Friends is a fun and refreshing alternative to the stodgy Ebert & Roeper-type film critiques. Will and Derek's relaxed, witty and conversational style brings the podcast to life in a setting that feels more like friends discussing a love for film instead of rote thumb waving.

Pros

  • Gay Perspective on Today's Blockbusters
  • Critique of Both Gay and Mainstream Movies
  • Wide Audience Appeal
  • Portable Podcasts

Cons

  • Login to Listen
  • Navigation to Podcasts Can Be Cumbersome
  • Sound Quality

Description

  • Movie reviews with a gay perspective.
  • Portable podcast.
  • Uncensored versions available.
  • Dedicated gay online radio network.

Guide Review - Reel Friends w/ Will & Derek

It's obvious that Will and Derek enjoy film. Their unique styles and chemistry draws the listener into a circle of casual discussion and critique. The "reel friends," who are actually friends, cover at least one gay or gay-theme movie each podcast. Their addition of the hottest mainstream movies, however, gives the show a broader appeal. The duo's discussions aren't limited to who's hot and who's not; they're happy hour talks cover all aspects film, including storylines, facts and thier own personal experiences.

Listeners must login to listen to Reel Friends with Will & Derek. However, basic membership is free. Upgrade to full access to get Reel Friends on Demand and the more raw uncensored version (which alone makes the package attractive).

Reel Friends casts play online in a rotation with other Gayradio.com programming. Listeners can also download the latest show via the main Gayradio.com site.

Listen to the Reel Friends review of gay-favorite, Dreamgirls.

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