On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, director Ryan Vanderhei and actor Joe Parente discuss the 2017 indie charmer 'Lady Bird' and how it teaches us the value in being unapologetically you. They break down the elements of the film that make it so special, discuss some really poignant scenes that reinforce the theme, get honest about their own life phases, and give some awesome indie movie recs.

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 2025 popcorn flick "The Accountant 2" and how it teaches us that sibling relationships can be quite complicated. We reveal how we felt about the film, show what we rated it on letterboxed, get in depth with the specifics of the relationships between the two lead characters, and reveal how we connected to the movie, if we did at all.

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 2006 indie charmer 'Little Miss Sunshine'. They gush over how beautiful the film is, how much they personally relate to the idea of not wanting to be a loser, and breakdown some really poignant scenes from the film. Oh, and Joe gives possibly the best top 5 recommendations ever!

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2025 blockbuster film 'Sinners' written and directed by Ryan Coogler. We discuss some of our favorite elements from the film, explore a very poignant theme it expresses, and give our own personal experience with making bad decisions.

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 2001 crime thriller 'Training Day' and how it teaches us just how much respect matters, both given and received. We discuss some crucial scenes from the film that illustrate this theme, explore the dynamic of the two lead characters, give our own takes on respect, and shell out some killer recommendations.

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2025 war drama 'Warfare' and how it teaches us the value in looking out for one another. We discuss the elements in the film that support this theme, talk about the scenes we enjoyed the most, and give some stellar recommendations.

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Ryan Vanderhei and Joe Parente discuss the 2016 Best Picture Winner 'Moonlight' and how it teaches us that there are many different things in life that contribute to making us who we are. We dissect a few scenes from the film that illustrate this theme, divulge what shaped us as people, and give some thoughtful recommendations.

On today's episode of Beyond The Frame, hosts Joe Parente and Ryan Vanderhei discuss the 2025 indie charmer 'The Ballad Of Wallis Island' and how it teaches us that sometimes we are stubborn in life and have to learn the hard way. We explore some of our favorite scenes from the film, discuss our own experiences with learning the hard way, and give some lovely indie film recommendations.