https://simplecast.com A podcast examining films and the books they are adapted from en Sat, 4 Jul 2026 19:12:19 +0000 Sat, 4 Jul 2026 19:12:28 +0000 https://reel-reads-pocast.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/603306b2-6304-47d4-888c-a8007c4f3e30/2e6d7bb6-4e36-44a4-9229-d921cf45b288/3000x3000/img3896.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://reel-reads-pocast.simplecast.com episodic A podcast examining films and the books they are adapted from Luke Baldwin true https://feeds.simplecast.com/5dbtZNdL Luke Baldwin baldwin.caleb@outlook.com cea778b7-a03f-42fa-b194-6d81f9ef680b Sat, 4 Jul 2026 19:12:19 +0000 baldwin.caleb@outlook.com (Luke Baldwin) https://reel-reads-pocast.simplecast.com/episodes/young-washington-dr3J56p8 Young Washington Luke Baldwin 00:32:48 For our first On Screen episode hosts Luke and Caleb discuss director Jon Erwin’s YOUNG WASHINGTON from Angel Studios out in theaters just in time for the 4th of July holiday. The production value for this film is off the charts for such an up-and-coming studio. The film features a breakout performance from actor William Franklyn-Miller who turns in an outstanding portrayal of young George Washington. Supporting Franklyn-Miller are performances from the incomparable Kelsey Grammer and the always locked-in Andy Serkis. Reel Reads recommends everyone head to the theaters for this film. For our first On Screen episode hosts Luke and Caleb discuss director Jon Erwin’s YOUNG WASHINGTON from Angel Studios out in theaters just in time for the 4th of July holiday. The production value for this film is off the charts for such an up-and-coming studio. The film features a breakout performance from actor William Franklyn-Miller who turns in an outstanding portrayal of young George Washington. Supporting Franklyn-Miller are performances from the incomparable Kelsey Grammer and the always locked-in Andy Serkis. Reel Reads recommends everyone head to the theaters for this film. fourth of july, independence day, george washington, young washington, america false full 7 1 a04ed483-bcea-4bb2-848a-4fa317186ce1 Fri, 3 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0000 baldwin.caleb@outlook.com (Luke Baldwin) https://reel-reads-pocast.simplecast.com/episodes/jaws-E26Rxzax JAWS Luke Baldwin 02:00:11 Reel Reads podcast is celebrating Independence Day with a talk about the quintessential 4th of July movie: JAWS. In this episode Luke and Caleb are joined once again by Levi and Johnathan - hosts of the horror film podcast Well Adjusted. 1975’s JAWS is directed by Steven Spielberg and adapted from the 1974 novel by Peter Benchley. Reel Reads podcast is celebrating Independence Day with a talk about the quintessential 4th of July movie: JAWS. In this episode Luke and Caleb are joined once again by Levi and Johnathan - hosts of the horror film podcast Well Adjusted. 1975’s JAWS is directed by Steven Spielberg and adapted from the 1974 novel by Peter Benchley. sharks, horror, fourth of july, independence day, jaws, 4th of july true full 6 1 f65147c0-8016-4150-8490-42b9236bab3f Sun, 7 Jun 2026 14:58:44 +0000 baldwin.caleb@outlook.com (Luke Baldwin) https://reel-reads-pocast.simplecast.com/episodes/bridge-over-the-river-kwai-v9MPQB15 Bridge Over the River Kwai Luke Baldwin 01:01:10 Join hosts Luke and Caleb as they discuss a battle of the wills in the jungles of WWII Southeast Asia : director David Lean’s Bridge on the River Kwai adapted from Pierre Boulle’s Bridge Over the River Kwai. Join hosts Luke and Caleb as they discuss a battle of the wills in the jungles of WWII Southeast Asia : director David Lean’s Bridge on the River Kwai adapted from Pierre Boulle’s Bridge Over the River Kwai. worldwar2, war, japan true full 5 1 6fdaf42e-8c15-483a-bb50-363b559bdc3e Sat, 9 May 2026 14:44:17 +0000 baldwin.caleb@outlook.com (Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Rudyard Kipling, The Man Who Would Be King) https://reel-reads-pocast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-man-who-would-be-king-v_BseJGA The Man Who Would Be King Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Rudyard Kipling, The Man Who Would Be King 01:44:09 On this episode of Reel Reads Luke and Caleb discuss a forgotten gem of a film - The Man Who Would Be King. Directed by John Huston and starring Michael Caine, Sean Connery and Christopher Plummer, the Man Who Would Be King is adapted from a novella by Rudyard Kipling. On this episode of Reel Reads Luke and Caleb discuss a forgotten gem of a film - The Man Who Would Be King. Directed by John Huston and starring Michael Caine, Sean Connery and Christopher Plummer, the Man Who Would Be King is adapted from a novella by Rudyard Kipling. true full 4 1 feecd1e8-f7a1-4ab7-9937-cd535dad09f9 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:53:02 +0000 baldwin.caleb@outlook.com (Luke Baldwin) https://reel-reads-pocast.simplecast.com/episodes/casino-royale-Mzvqc3mr Casino Royale Luke Baldwin 02:50:14 On this episode of Reel Reads podcast hosts Luke and Caleb are joined by special guest Tyler to discuss director Martin Campbell’s adaptation of the Ian Fleming novel Casino Royale -the first book in the James Bond series as well as the first film starring Daniel Craig as 007. On this episode of Reel Reads podcast hosts Luke and Caleb are joined by special guest Tyler to discuss director Martin Campbell’s adaptation of the Ian Fleming novel Casino Royale -the first book in the James Bond series as well as the first film starring Daniel Craig as 007. bond, james bond, 007, ian fleming true full 3 1 5619e2a6-9ff9-4695-8f75-93c43cb14eaf Sun, 5 Apr 2026 18:12:42 +0000 baldwin.caleb@outlook.com (Luke Baldwin) https://reel-reads-pocast.simplecast.com/episodes/ben-hur-cMJk3tOY Ben Hur Luke Baldwin 01:49:27 In this episode of Reel Reads podcast hosts Luke and Caleb discuss General Lew Wallace’s BEN HUR: A TALE OF THE CHRIST and director William Wyler’s epic 1959 film adaptation. In this episode of Reel Reads podcast hosts Luke and Caleb discuss General Lew Wallace’s BEN HUR: A TALE OF THE CHRIST and director William Wyler’s epic 1959 film adaptation. easter, film review, book review, ben hur, epic, religion true full 2 1 71208ef1-72a1-4f5b-bdb3-b92c7d118120 Sun, 5 Apr 2026 17:06:20 +0000 baldwin.caleb@outlook.com (Luke Baldwin) https://reel-reads-pocast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-exorcist-DGt9Ji7X The Exorcist Luke Baldwin 01:39:21 In the Reel Reads inaugural episode hosts Luke and Caleb are joined by the boys from Well Adjusted Horror Podcast to discuss William Peter Blatty’s THE EXORCIST and its adaptation by director William Friedkin. In the Reel Reads inaugural episode hosts Luke and Caleb are joined by the boys from Well Adjusted Horror Podcast to discuss William Peter Blatty’s THE EXORCIST and its adaptation by director William Friedkin. books, the exorcist, god, the devil, religion, movies true full 1 1