On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 1987 cult classic "The Princess Bride" and how it gives us insight into how great stories are told and why we enjoy them. Joe drops some awesome knowledge about the physiology behind why we love stories, we discuss what quotes and scenes from the movie fueled our Angel's Cocktail, and Joe supplies some wonderful feel good recommendations.

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the incredible 2024 film "Nosferatu" and how it lends us a unique viewpoint of someone tortured by their own mind. We discuss our own personal connection to the tortured soul theme, explore a few crucial (and very entertaining) scenes from the film that reinforce the theme, learn a fun fact about the casting, and give some killer recommendations.

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the bizarre 2018 film "Annihilation" and how it teaches us that self destruction is coded into the very fabric of our being, all the way down to our cells. We talk about the scene in the boat between Lena and Cass, the scene in the guard shack between Lena and Ventress, and that crazy finale between Lena and Ventress. We also dive into our personal struggles with self destruction and give some killer recommendations.

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 1947 Christmas classic "It's A Wonderful Life" and how it teaches us that being selflessly kind to others can go a long way. We talk about the bank run scene, the iconic final scene, and gush talking about the people in our lives that have been selflessly kind and inspired us. Oh, and Joe gives some amazing recommendations!

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 2024 film "Queer" and how it gives us a front row street to the lengths we, as human beings, will go to for the affection of another. We explore two key scenes from the film, discuss what it really feels like to take ayahuasca, and own up to times in our own lives where we too went to great lengths for affection.

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 2003 Oscar winning film "Mystic River" and how it teaches us that asking for help when you are in need can potentially save you from a lot of pain and suffering.

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2024 box-office killer "Wicked" and how it teaches us that society has a tendency to treat those who are different than what is considered "normal" like animals.

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 2012 hit indie film "The Perks Of Being A Wallflower" and how its central themes teach us that with a little effort, we can help each other to realize the love that we truly deserve.