The Emotional Impact of Movies: DAN MURRELL'S Journey Through Loss, Love, and Cinema

[@ReelRejects]

Leave A *LIKE* & *SUBSCRIBE* kzbin.info - Follow *Dan Murrell* Here 👉kzbin.info - *Vid Chapters* 0:00 Intro 1:18 Getting to Know Dan Murrell 2:00 Our History with Dan (Hives & All) 6:09 Dan’s Celebrity Crush Growing Up 9:28 The Movie or TV Character That Shaped Dan’s Personality 10:40 The Movie That Reminds Dan of His Mom 13:45 Exploring Mother-Son Dynamics in Movies & Dan’s Connection 16:30 Why E.T. Left the Biggest Impact on Dan 18:15 Crying During Movies: Dan’s Comfort Zone 20:30 A Movie Dan Sees Differently as He’s Grown Older 23:19 The Movie Dan Would Watch to Honor His Uncle 25:04 Dan’s First R-Rated Movie Sneak-In Story 27:10 Dan’s First Cinephile Buddy and Film Community Influences 31:20 Dan’s Journey as an Editor 34:10 How Editing Shapes Dan’s Perspective on Movies 37:25 The First Movie Crowd Reaction That Blew Dan Away 40:22 Dan’s First Experience Watching Star Wars: The Phantom Menace 42:00 The Magic of Preserving First-Time Theater Experiences 44:33 Dodging Conversations at Press Screenings: Dan’s Take 48:04 What Movie Would’ve Made the Best Reaction for Dan? 52:46 How Movies Helped Dan Open Up Emotionally 55:45 The Male Characters Who Shaped Dan’s Principles 58:25 The First Movie That Made Dan Cry 1:03:06 What Makes Dan Cry Now? 1:06:30 The Movie That Changed Dan’s Perspective on Society 1:16:45 Remembering the Legacy of Siskel & Ebert 1:23:50 The Horror Movie Scene That Still Haunts Dan 1:25:40 The Most Shocking Movie Twist Dan Has Ever Seen 1:32:08 Wrapping Up with KZbin, Star Wars, and Final Thoughts

[@jasonraschen1109]

Excellent interview. Dan is awesome! I subscribe to his channel and he mentioned being a guest on your channel. Will check out other videos here too. Have a great weekend!

[@OrionInSpace]

Dan Murrell is one of the most knowledgeable people with regards to the film and television industry. I can’t recommend it enough that people go and subscribe to his channel. I trust him more than most KZbinrs these days, because he says it for what it is and he doesn’t grift.

[@bajaro3455]

Well said. Ironically I use to "hate" on Screen Junkies in their early days. I liked Dan, but didnt "love" the rest. Now I realize just how much I miss those days along with Collider and other outlets. Once they fell off it opened the door for a bunch of grifters on youtube to step in. Gotta support the ones who still put out good content.

[@OrionInSpace]

@@bajaro3455 couldn’t agree more with what you said at least back in the day these outlets had integrity but now you just get your run-of-the-mill copycat grifter KZbinr, who just makes stuff up and engagement baits you off your rage.

[@ThatShyGuyMatt]

I never even knew who he was if not for SJ.

[@ThatShyGuyMatt]

@@bajaro3455 I liked their movie fights, but not much else. By no means a bad channel or anything. just personal preference. I think all they do now is honest trailers right?

[@Erasureeraser]

As someone who watches the Oscars quite a lot, it's always interesting to hear Dan's insight on the Oscars so i can know better how the award show works

[@erickenneycreative]

Dan Murrell is my go to. Man I miss those Screen Junkies Movie Fights Bring that back Reel Rejects!

[@EE-bg1de]

movie fights, movie trivia schmoedown, dan was so good and almost unbeatable through his knowledge/logic, wits.

[@movieswithmatticus5469]

He's a tool

[@dantheislandman]

DAN IS THE BEST, His reviews are TOP NOTCH, and his opening impressions are some of the best

[@rwallaceva]

Dan has the integrity I want in my public officials. Hands down. He knows movies, too!❤😊

[@brianng8350]

He is willing to be corrected. He is willing to admit his biased. So refreshing compared to our politicians…. But sadly, the culture does not honor these qualities. Dan would not survive that environment.

[@aaronisacomedian]

Movie fights & the Schmoedown was peak KZbin movie nerd era

[@lisamortini8567]

And the best combination of these two were Kristian Harloff on a Movie Fights speed round defending the movie Nightfalls. 😂 Look it up.

[@oneinajillian1]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Dan is our generation's Siskel AND Ebert! If you call yourself a lover of movies and you don't know who Dan Murrell is, what are you doing with your life?!? Thank you for this long form interview with my favorite movie critic!! Lastly, I agree...bring back Movie Fights! It is how I was introduced to much of this movie/KZbin community, including Dan and Coy! ❤❤

[@cjc2]

Dan Murrell is awesome. So knowledgeable, gives great honest reviews and opinions…and respected by all.

[@stormiewoods1490]

Almost 2 hours with 2 of my favorite people in the space. Can't wait to listen.

[@CurtisClamsauce]

He’s no Scoops McGee but the next best thing!

[@MiniT327]

I have such respect for fellow Arkansan, Dan Murrell. Really enjoyed this interview!

[@BlackLightning47]

Wait he's from Arkansas??

[@zakbrown791]

I couldn't be more excited for an interview. Dan is one of the best dudes in the movie criticism space.

[@mattnicholson4681]

Absolutely love Dan, a true professional and he’s so good at serving the analytical side of things for nerds (like me). 👍

[@deanlewis6109]

I'd almost forgotten about Gregs legendary run on Movie Fights. He was getting pretty good. I miss that show. It was a shame it got hampered by some unfortunate circumstances. Would love to see one of the OGs (not that one) revive it at some point.

[@mariajosenegueruelalopez2453]

Dan Murrell IS a class act.

[@WingedWarriorGaming]

Dan Murell has the most solid finger on the pulse of the movie industry-Definitely go to to know what objectively is going on in Hollywood at any point in time

[@ChrisMeadows92]

Dan Murrell is one of my absolute favourite KZbinrs, not just in the movie sphere, but on the entire platform. The guy is humble, insightful, passionate and kind-natured. He leaves no stone unturned. The amount of research and hard work Dan puts into his channel never ceases to blow my mind. Great guest to have on your show!

[@sebagonzalezmusic]

Talk about nostalgia, I still remember being 17 years old and in high school when Movie Fights started (now I'm 27 and married). And I'd watch it every weekend or even binge them when I missed a few😭. I hope Screen Junkies or even Reel Rejects can actually bring that back one day.

[@dougdeveloper8850]

The Sixth Sense twist worked so well because it was a twist that came with a heavy wave of emotion. When the film cut to the aftermath of him being shot, and actually dying, it's a real gut punch.

[@j_mero20]

Dan is a “Mount Rushmore” guy in the movie review space. Been a massive fan for so long! Great guy

[@dajthis69]

For context, I was born in 1971. Ebert was my movie reviewer go-to in the 80s and 90s. I agreed with him most of the time, but we certainly parted ways on some things (and I found him super annoying most of the time, but still respected him all of the time). Regardless, after years of paying attention to him, I knew where he was coming from, so eventually I definitely knew if I would like a movie based on his review, regardless of whether he and I saw eye to eye on it. Since Ebert passed, I've been looking for someone to fill that void and after many years I realize that Dan definitely has now filled that role for me. He is such a real, genuine person on camera. I know none of us can ever 100% know the real Dan, but in an age where so much of our reality seems contrived, Dan is for me a comforting and real touchstone. This post may be a bit maudlin. Sorry. But it really was just today (and after watching this video), after about a decade of being aware of who Dan is, that I realized that he is my Ebert.

[@mage1439]

Dan talking about almost passing out laughing at the theater feels like my experience with Clerks 2 and the, ahem, PM scene.

[@K8KProductions]

This was a great coversation Greg! Dan is my favourite film youtuber and it was great to get this insight into his life.

[@andrewnickerson2855]

Love this! Dan and Greg chatting for 2 hours? Sign me up! Also, love the new preview intro!

[@JR.777.]

So happy you got Dan on! He’s my favorite critic!!

[@errolowl1]

Here, take two hours of my life ... easy! Love to see Dan on here

[@simsebou]

What a great interview, thank you so much for that!

[@kainescearbo3289]

This is so awesome!!! Two of my favorite channels collaborating is so sweet! Love both you guys

[@silvinareal9726]

Dan is so great! Thank you so much Greg for this! ❤

[@Tereza_Sky]

Yes yes yes yes yes! Soo happy about this one. ❤️

[@rachelespiritu4215]

So refreshing to see all the comments giving Dan his due love and respect.

[@76063co2]

Dan is one of my favorite reviewers because he is generally very level headed, and very insightful. I almost always find myself agreeing with him. He and I also seem to share many of our favorite movies…the poster over his right shoulder as the prime example.

[@HevyTH1]

Two legends in one video, thank you for doing this one Greg 😁

[@WRDend]

Great conversation! Dan Murrell is the chillest person on the internet.

[@nickkarmol7462]

So glad you did this. Dan is, hands-down, my favorite person to listen to talk about film, and has been ever since the Screen Junkies days when I was first introduced to him. I used to LOVE movie fights, and I certainly remember when you were on there, Greg. It's been years, but I remember you talking about Martian Manhunter in one of your answers/debates 🙂

[@melissacarter334]

Dan is super awesome. He is articulate, thoughtful, knowledgeable and consistent. I love his channel ❤️ 💕 ♥️ This has been a fabulous couple of hours and this interview was excellent ❤💕❤️ Thank you👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@keylogg]

Two of my favorite ppl discussing life and film. Thank you gentlemen!!! 😊

[@Tereza_Sky]

Movie fights is the thing that brought me to this comunity. Loved them.

[@ta2gypsy]

Greg, I've been looking forward to seeing you interview one of the greatest commentators/editors! Thank you both. Job well done guys

[@joer3501]

That was a wonderful, respectful interview to my favorite youtuber. Followed!

[@huamai8084]

When worlds collide! The great and awesome Dan Murrell with Reel Rejects!!! Love it!

[@Vulcanerd]

I love, love, love these interviews you’re doing Greg! Please keep it up.

[@billyp1836]

Dan is one of the best. Simple as that!

[@SakuraPixie]

This was an absolute DELIGHT! Yes to the sequel ❤

[@Rellj16]

I think my favorite question you asked this episode that you should continue to ask moving forward for future guests... because of the nature of what you do... was "If you had a camera pointed towards you for a movie reaction, what movie that you watched for the first time would be the one that would have been the best for a movie reaction from you?" I LOVED that question! It should be a staple for future guests!

[@LaurenReads]

This was a great interview, two of my favs

[@MrPhenom444]

Cheers Dan! I hope you are in a good place man. Look forward to Oscar Season coverage

[@rei027xD]

Great! Love it!... we need part 2 😅 another 2 hours please

[@RoseRamblesYT]

Really enjoyed this interview. I've been watching Dan since his time at Screen Junkies, and right now he's really the only movie reviewer that I watch and trust. He's always genuine and honest, and I too like how he'll bring up and acknowledge perspectives other people might have, which helps create a well rounded review (for me at least).

[@gyarb]

Love Dan, what an intelligent and thoughtful film guy

[@MrSynn69]

Another great interview/show i really enjoyed.

[@tbryan5437]

I watched to the end. Love Dan Murrell. 😊

[@pattongilbert]

This was brilliant. I would watch a second episode in a *heartbeat*. So many interesting answers and questions!!

[@mkmaclennan269]

Such a great conversation! Thanks for sharing this! I love both of your content on KZbin. I enjoyed being able to see you together. Enjoy your meal when you eventually get together in person!

[@TheOneWhoLaughs101]

Finally catching this vid now... Dan "The Man" Murell awesome as always 😎

[@Amoraszune]

This is a great interview, fantastic KZbin content for us fans and anyone who loves movies. Thanks both of you for setting this up. ❤

[@sammie578]

Yes...so excited for this one!! Greg, I found you through Screen Junkies, so glad you & Dan are still friends!!

[@piusdoe8984]

Love the watching movies with mom question. We grew up poor so we never watched in theater. So i remember finally watching them later with my lil brother. And then the rare movies where our mom watchhed with us stick out so much! That was spiderman 3 😂 and shrek 3!

[@nancygillard5961]

Great show. Love Dan. I go to his movie reviews religiously. .

[@malkav81]

I miss SJU, and I miss everything about Movie Fights. Loving the current stuff on the channel too Dan. Good conversation.

[@VTTVpsycho]

The collab I’ve been waiting for

[@Connorsgotmovies]

Dan is the best. Good job!

[@Erasureeraser]

Dan is absolutely amazing! I may not always agree with his opinion but I always respect his take and interested to hear his thoughts are. And as someone who watches the Oscars quite a lot, I'm thankful that Dan gave me more interesting insight on the Oscars' process. He's currently one of my favorite film critic on youtube right now

[@ShaneRob93]

Love Dan, this just popped up in my recommended--great interview!

[@ReelRejects]

Who Else Should I Ask To Guest Star?!

[@husker4life109]

Jeremy jahns or chris stuckmann

[@deanlewis6109]

Mr Sunday Movies, Korey Coleman or Martin Thomas.

[@cedrickpelletier5861]

Cris Parker from 3C films!!

[@jjlimon24]

Charlie from emergency awesome, most mysterious man in the space lol

[@angrytourist]

Dan is instrumental in me being a fan of this channel. 😅 Much love to both of you.

[@eoghandonnelly8334]

GOATED guest! 🎉

[@JacxonLRyan]

My 2 favorite people! This is a great watch!

[@eshna2012]

This was like a warm hug. Happy Holidays to you both lovely gentlemen

[@someonefromcanada2668]

I will be honest, I just discovered this man and I am going to follow him now! Loved that interview! On another note, I would love for you to get Ryan Georges on this kind of interview! Although he presents his content in a humoristic way, the man has a great knowledge of movies and his thought process is super interesting.

[@alexp601]

Love Dan, he's easily one of my most favourite movie critic personalities

[@kaylalian19]

I just started this video but I'm SO excited for this one!! I started watching Dan's channel because Greg talked so highly of him during the writers' strike, so this is awesome to see that you two had a conversation!! I'm so happy this happened!

[@KarinaHunter]

What a GREAT interview! 👍👏 So cool to learn more about Dan, and hear about how movies have shaped each of you! 😎 I really enjoy him as a presenter and so even though I'm not really into the statistics (and numbers side of movies/tv) he covers on his channel I will often search out his reviews of new movies and TV shows because he's a great critic! ...Even though we don't always have the same taste in media, he is very good at honestly describing what a movie, or TV show's, pros & cons are 🙂. I always trust his reviews and enjoy hearing his opinions, or how he reacted or felt, about a piece of media. Thanks for another really interesting interview Greg, I've really been enjoying this new show!

[@magnifique909]

This made my day! Such an interesting conversation!

[@jasonharley1706]

This is awesome. Two of my favorite go-to movie dudes.

[@ninipookie]

Oh I love Dan and his physical media videos

[@MiguelPerez-r4b]

Dan's amazing. I wish this guy all the best, he deserves to much more. Shame people only click hate videos.

[@korndud]

THIS NEEDS MORE VIEWS! love dan, best viewer out there imo. hands down.

[@vonniestewart4416]

love Dan

[@jjlimon24]

1999 was such a crazy year of movies

[@kimcottingham8043]

I would like to see more utube reactors. Loved the previous one. Keep up the great work.

[@saraB94]

What great interview.

[@gisellehinojosa256]

Nice!! I was waiting to see if you’d get Dan on here. This was a great conversation. Big fan of you both!

[@Torment92121]

Fan of both your channels. I learned a bunch about both of you in this interview.

[@kins1894]

Maaaan. This 2hr flew by. Thank u

[@MarcoBayod_MB]

WOW, DAN!!!!!

[@duncanlandon2328]

Movie fights got me through some tough times! ❤

[@ryanbanes6029]

20:02 what he’s talking about right here is literally the reason I fell in love with reaction channels. I’m not a big on rewatching movies, very few on the list that I will ALWAYS rewatch. But when I discovered that I could rewatch films with people who either hadn’t seen them, or had seen them and loved them, it created an entirely different and dynamic experience. So thank you to Greg and all the others out there who have made this a thing. I’ve watched and rewatched movies that might not have happened without channels like these. 🫶🏻

[@TimeSkipChapters]

⏱️ Timestamps by TimeSkip ⏱️ 00:00:00 - Introduction to Podcast 00:02:59 - Movie Fights Experience 00:06:09 - Dan's Favorite Movie Critic 00:09:42 - Influence of TV Shows 00:14:06 - Mother-Son Movie Dynamics 00:16:42 - Connection to E.T. 00:20:08 - Emotional Movie Connections 00:22:29 - Treasured Movie Memories 00:25:04 - Sneaking into R-Rated Movies 00:27:41 - Friendship and Film Interests 00:34:20 - The Art of Editing in Film 00:37:41 - Audience Reactions in Theaters 00:40:22 - Star Wars Fandom Experience 00:44:38 - Press Screening Insights 00:53:59 - Emotional Connection to Movies 00:58:31 - First Emotional Movie Experience 01:00:56 - Emotional Impact of The Green Mile 01:06:44 - Movies That Shift Perspectives 01:09:56 - Understanding Filmmaker Intentions 01:18:01 - The Evolution of Film Criticism 01:20:25 - Origins of Real Rejects 01:24:11 - Memorable Horror Scenes 01:28:40 - 1999: A Landmark Year for Film 01:33:34 - The Last Jedi's Online Discourse 01:37:01 - Star Wars Fandom Dynamics 01:40:20 - Calmness After Moving Back 01:44:24 - Navigating Conversations in LA 01:46:45 - The Challenge of Networking 01:51:46 - The Importance of Recharge Time

[@LaFayette3110]

Movie Fights mentioned, heck yeah! Bring it back guys, I remember Dan whopping everyone on there 😂🎉

[@carriesmith742]

23:49 I was a band kid for 11 years and LOVED Mr. Holland's Opus! 28:09 My dad had a laser disc player and I remember my brother and I watching Crocodile Dundee on laser disc when we were young.

[@Sadidesifamily]

I've just realised 1. This went soo fast I really enjoyed your conversation with Dan. 2. I haven't watched Screen Junkies since Dan left. Wow

[@jhall1255]

When he left I quit watching as well.

[@jenrose1002]

Same

[@thenerdywave2007]

Great Video Podcast! 👍

[@ooo00OOQ]

I miss Movie Fights so much! good old times!

[@TheNeomaul]

Got the pleasure of meeting Dan at SDCC 2016 😎 just as a good person IRL as is on KZbin

[@たろー-n5m]

This brings me such rich unexpected joy

[@alexbooth604]

I definitely remember The Phantom Menace as the first movie that people were in cosplay at the theatre for. It was the first time I saw people who loved movies as much or more than I did. Jurassic Park was one that I remember people going nuts for as well.

[@EE-bg1de]

I've known Dan was the best on Planet Earth when it comes to movies discussion since before Movie Fights, Before the movie trivia Schmoedown, Before he literally tried to argue about the Borg against the dude who created the borg (he lost, BTW, especially with the question of what's the star trek tech that could be most useful in today's world, he said, "hollodeck" when the clear answer was "Warpdrive."). His love for movies/cinema is so great, he's been a must follow for many years.

[@alenapons8804]

I put this on thinking, okay, I'll listen for like 10 minutes and then go grocery shopping.... Well, I just finished the whole thing and the store closes in 10 minutes, wish me luck!

[@kylenapalan9501]

Dan is the GOAT

[@jim1242]

1:25:00 - for me the most shocking twists were from dusk to dawn, wildthings, oldboy, and sleepaway camp. I saw these movies on cable and I had no idea what the twists were for these movies going in, or even what the plots of the movie were. The prestige another good one