The Next Reel Film Podcast

We return to Barden University to reunite with the Barden Bellas and their journey to compete at the a cappella World Finals. That’s right, we’re discussing the 2015 film PITCH PERFECT 2, directed by Elizabeth Banks, in this episode as we continue our series on the Pitch Perfect franchise. Tune in!

Show Notes

“You are such a dis-a-ca-ppointment.”
 
Back to Barden, the Bellas, the Treblemakers and more!
We’re back to talk a cappella! That’s right, we return to Barden University to rejoin the Barden Bellas as they struggle to find their new sound, deal with being shut out of the ICCAs, and decide to compete at the World Finals. Producer Elizabeth Banks takes on the director’s role here with Kay Cannon back as the writer, so why does it feel so... rehashed? Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue our Pitch Perfect series with Banks’ 2015 film Pitch Perfect 2. 
We have a lot of issues with this film  – but still a lot of love for its a cappella performances
In the world of sequels, this film doesn’t do much to make it feel necessary. It’s largely a repeat of the first film. We talk about that and some of our struggles with their lack of imagination in where they take the story. They also seemed to have decided to crank everything that worked more or less in the last film to 11 in this film. We find that largely leaves most of it feeling very over-written. Plus, they take the racial comedy to levels that just feels inappropriate. We struggle quite a bit with what all of that does to characters and the overall journey Beca and the Bellas go on.
But it’s still about a cappella, so there’s a lot to love. We just wish the songs were as memorable here as they were in the first film.
It’s a rough ride after the first film. If you enjoy it really depends on how much you enjoy the a cappella performances. We’re a bit split there, but it still allows for a great conversation. Check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!
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Host
Andy Nelson
With over 25 years of experience in film, television, and commercial production, Andy has cultivated an enduring passion for storytelling in all its forms. His enthusiasm for the craft began in his youth when he and his friends started making their own movies in grade school. After studying film at the University of Colorado Boulder, Andy wrote, directed, and produced several short films while also producing indie features like Netherbeast Incorporated and Ambush at Dark Canyon. Andy has been on the production team for award-winning documentaries such as The Imposter and The Joe Show, as well as TV shows like Investigation Discovery’s Deadly Dentists and Nat Geo’s Inside the Hunt for the Boston Bombers. Over a decade ago, he started podcasting with Pete and immediately embraced the medium. Now, as a partner at TruStory FM, Andy looks forward to more storytelling through their wide variety of shows. Throughout his career, Andy has passed on his knowledge by teaching young minds the crafts of screenwriting, producing, editing, and podcasting. Outside of work, Andy is a family man who enjoys a good martini, a cold beer, a nice cup o’ joe. And always, of course, a great movie.
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Pete Wright
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