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Legendary composer Hans Zimmer returns to ReelBlend to discuss his immaculate work on Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two. We dive all the way back to the early days of his career, working at Dreamworks alongside John Williams and Steven Spielberg, his 20-year-long collaboration with Christopher Nolan, and more. If you haven't listened to our interview with Mr. Zimmer for Dune: Part One, and you enjoy this chat, be sure to give it a listen.

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Timestamps (approx. only)00:00 - Intro 6:29 - Hans Zimmer Interview | Dune: Part Two, Christopher Nolan & More57:38 - Oscar Reactions & Review1:21:11 - Outro

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Rebecca Ferguson joins the show to discuss all things Dune: Part Two. We walk through her collaborations with Denis Villeneuve on bringing Jessica to screen, fine-tuning Jessica's relationship with her unborn prescient daughter, and even some of the silly NSFW names for objects in the Dune world. We also had to bring up the iconic "Facob Tremblay" story from behind the scenes of Doctor Sleep. 

After the interview, we give our final predictions before this year's Oscars!

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Timestamps (approx. only)00:00 - Intro 5:14 - Rebecca Ferguson Interview33:53 - Our Final Oscars Predictions1:37:19 - Outro

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Oscar-winning filmmaker and comedy legend Peter Farrelly joins the show to discuss his new film Ricky Stanicky! Not only do we dive into the comedic prowess of John Cena in his new film, but we couldn?t have Peter Farrelly on the show without discussing his collaborations with Jim Carrey. We can?t wait for you to hear his behind-the-scenes gems on how Dumb & Dumber was finally made, casting both Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels and so much more. 

Later this week, our interview with Dune: Part Two star Rebecca Ferguson hits our feeds so stay tuned!

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Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve returns! Kicking off episode 300 of our little show, the director joins us to discuss the making of Dune: Part Two, starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Josh Brolin. Dune: Part Two was this show?s most-anticipated movie of 2024, so it?s an incredible honor to welcome a legend like Denis Villeneuve back on the show for such a special occasion. 

Following our interview, we get into our reviews. Like many others, we came out of the theater absolutely glowing, and can?t wait for you all to experience it for yourselves. 

Wrapping this week up, we couldn?t get through the 300th episode without a little celebration and look back at some of our most cherished moments. If you?ve been a part of this ride in any way, thank you! We?d love to hear from you down in the comments about when and how you found us. Here?s to 300 more?

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Timestamps (approx. only)00:00 - Intro 05:43 - Interview | Denis Villeneuve Talks ?Dune: Part Two?36:46 - ?Dune: Part Two? Review1:01:48 - Celebrating 300 Episodes! 1:37:28 - Outro

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Oscar-winning cinematographer Greig Fraser joins us for the release of Dune: Part Two! We are honored to welcome Greig on the show to not only discuss the making of Dune and its sequel, but the many incredible works from across his career. We go behind the scenes of the now iconic Darth Vader scene in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, he details using The Volume on Matt Reeve's The Batman and so much more. 

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Oscar-nominated director Jonathan Glazer joins the show to discuss his new, harrowing film The Zone of Interest. We chat about the impact awards nominations and wins can have on a film, his unique approach to staging and filming scenes, the film?s incredible sound design and its importance to the narrative, and more. 

After our interview, Jake and Kevin dive into their reviews of the film. It?s an extremely powerful piece and one that seems to be getting the recognition it deserves throughout this year?s awards season. 

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Timestamps (approx. only)00:00 - Intro 09:18 - Jonathan Glazer Talks ?The Zone of Interest?41:12 - ?The Zone Of Interest? Review55:12 - Is The Jurassic Franchise Moving In The Right Direction?1:12:07 - Outro

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?Madame Web? director S.J. Clarkson joins the show to discuss Sony?s latest entry in their Spider-Man Universe, starring Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, and Isabela Merced. We discuss how the movie?s script changed through production and the editing process, special effects completion coming down to the wire, her unseen Game of Thrones spinoff pilot, and more. 

After the interview, we review ?Madame Web? and ?Bob Marley: One Love.? And don?t miss our 2014 Oscars in Review!

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Timestamps (approx. only)00:00 - Intro 10:45 - Director SJ Clarkson Talks ?Madame Web?42:42 - ?Madame Web? Review1:00:07 - ?Bob Marley: One Love? Review1:11:07 - 2014 Oscars In Review1:37:03 - Outro 

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Bob Marley: One Love director Reinaldo Marcus Green returns to the show! We discuss his process behind the scenes, working with Kingsley Ben-Adir, how Bob Marley?s family and close friends helped shape and guide the film, and so much more. 

If you missed it, check your feed for our interview with Kingsley that went up on last week?s episode, and stay tuned for our review in our full episode dropping on Friday. 

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Kingsley Ben-Adir tackles another icon of history in Bob Marley: One Love. The actor joined ReelBlend to discuss his process, working with the film?s choreographer Polly Bennett to find Bob Marley through his movement, learning to play guitar, how his favorite Marley songs have changed over time, and more. A brilliant performer and a fantastic interview. We really enjoyed this one, and hope to have him back soon.

Until then, stay tuned for our interview with the film?s director coming next week as well as our reviews of the film to coincide with its official release.

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Timestamps (approx. only)00:00 - Intro 7:09 - Kingsley Ben-Adir Interview | ?Bob Marley: One Love?30:23 - 2024?s Box Office Hopes47:29 - Super Bowl Trailers!1:03:46 - Outro 

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Director Ed Zwick joins the show to promote the release of his new memoir, ?Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood.? His book is filled with incredible stories from across his career in the industry, and we dive right in. 

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Director Matthew Vaughn joins the show to discuss his new film ?Argylle,? starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Henry Cavill, and John Cena. He gets into his competitive nature with Guy Ritchie, the potential of connecting his filmography under one cinematic universe, Henry Cavill for James Bond and so much more. An incredible guest who made for a fascinating conversation, so enjoy. 

Stick around following our interview for our full spoiler-free and spoiler-filled reviews of ?Argylle? and the return of the IMDB game. 

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Timestamps (approx. only)00:00 - Intro 06:50 - Matthew Vaughn Interview28:38 - Spoilers! - Matthew Vaughn Interview39:38 - ?Argylle? Review (SPOILER-FREE)49:15 - ?Argylle? Review (SPOILERS!)59:32 - The IMDB Game: ?Argylle?1:29:24 - Outro 

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The Oscar Nominations celebrating the movies released in 2023 are finally here. The guys are in London for a junket (interview coming next week) and call in to discuss some of the major storylines following the announcement. Oppenheimer earned the most nominations, Poor Things, another film we?ve championed, surprised with the second most, and somehow both Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie were left off the ballot for their respective categories. 

All this chat raised an interesting question of whether or not the Oscars are a ?competition,? and what?s the best way for us to view and consider the movies being honored. 

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Timestamps (approx. only)00:00 - Intro 04:50 - Oppenheimer Leads Nominations 15:53 - How The Best Director Category Stacked Up 23:03 - Should We Look At The Oscars As A Competition?30:11 - ?Barbie? Gets Best Picture, Greta and Margot Snubbed39:37 - The Best Actor Category Is Done?46:17 - Martin Scorsese Is The Most Nominated Director Ever49:00 - How The ?Oscar Film? Has Changed52:46 - Daniel Pemberton & ?Across The Spider-Verse?s? Score Snubbed! 58:12 - Outro

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This week we are joined by Celine Song who made her feature directorial debut with Past Lives, a film that swept all of us away, and one that we are all championing through the awards season. In our illuminating chat, Celine details many of the lessons learned in her first feature film, and breaks down elements of her story and shot choices. She is an inspiring new talent, and we are so excited to see what she does next. In the meantime, if you haven?t seen Past Lives, be sure to catch up on it soon as we will continue the conversation surrounding that film through the Oscars ceremony. 

Also this week, we return to our Fantasy Movie Draft, revealing last year?s winner, and finally drafting our ?rosters? for the 2024 release calendar.

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Dan Levy joins ReelBlend! The actor went in front and behind the camera for his feature directorial debut Good Grief. We discuss his approach to humor in a very dramatic story, training himself out of his Schitt?s Creek character, insane stories from on-location in France, and more. 

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Jake Johnson is making feature directorial debut with his new movie ?Self Reliance? hitting Hulu this week. He joins us for an extended chat on his process, what he wanted to accomplish with his first film knowing there?s no guarantee to make another, working with Anna Kendrick and his cast, and so much more. We are all huge fans of Jake Johnson?s work from New Girl to his role as Peter Parker in the Spider-Verse saga, and as such we are glad to report that his debut feature is an absolute blast. 

We often recommend going into films as blind as possible, and this is no exception. If you haven?t seen it, head over to Hulu, enjoy the ride Jake Johnson and team have put together, and return for a truly hilarious conversation. 

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Timestamps (approx. only)00:00 - Intro 04:51 - Jake Johnson Interview49:06 - ?Self Reliance? Review1:01:28 - Outro

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2024 has arrived, and it?s time to look ahead at what?s on offer at theaters and on streamers in the coming months. Last year, "Dune Part 2" topped our list as our most anticipated movie of the year, and with its delay into March, it has a great shot of taking the cake yet again. 

What are your most anticipated movies of 2024?

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Timestamps (approx. only)00:00 - Intro 5:36 - Top 5 Most Anticipated Movies Of 202456:13 - Spoiler Warning: ?Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child And Fire? Review1:10:25 - ?Godzilla Minus One? Is A Top 5 Movie1:16:37 - Outro

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2023 is coming to a close which means it?s that time of year for us to look back at a truly incredible year for cinema, and pick out our ten favorites from the bunch. It?s an impossible task, and if you ask us again next week we?ll likely have an all-new order. That said, we?ve spent the last few weeks catching up on last-minute contenders, rewatching favorites from earlier in the year, and diligently deliberating each of our own Top 10 favorite movies of 2023. 

After we break down our individual lists, we of course culminate the lot into ReelBlend?s own Top 10 Movies of 2023 so stay tuned for the final reveal! Then, head over to the comments and drop in your list of favorites from the year. This is the final episode of the year. We hope everyone enjoys a week off with loved ones. We?ll see you in 2024!

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Timestamps (approx. only)00:00 - Intro 4:58 - Top 10 Movies of 2023 9:41 - #1016:50 - #921:10 - #822:08 - #728:19 - #634:05 - #549:26 - #41:01:56 - #31:19:46 - #21:28:02 - #11:46:39 - ReelBlend?s Top 5 Movies of the Year1:48:30 - Outro

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We have a packed show for you this week. Timothée Chalamet stars as the titular Willy Wonka in the new prequel, ?Wonka.? Overall, reviews have been positive, but for our hosts, the reception has been mixed. If you head out to the theater this weekend to catch Wonka, let us know which end of the spectrum you fall on. 

Also this week, the awards race officially kicked off with many regional nominations being announced as well as the nominees for next year?s Golden Globes. And we gear up for our Top 10s of the year with a look back at our favorite movies from years past. 

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Timestamps (approx. only)00:00 - Intro 7:05 - The Awards Race Has Begun30:27 - ?Wonka? Review48:20 - This or That: Top 5s1:20:27 - Outro

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This week, we are joined by Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos to discuss their newest film, Poor Things! 

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00:06:57 - Interview | Emma Stone & Yorgos Lanthimos

00:25:57 - Review | ?Poor Things?

00:33:44 - Review | ?Leave The World Behind?

00:38:18 - Sean Reviews ?The Killer?

00:47:08 - ?Godzilla Minus One?

00:54:26 - Outro

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Writer/director Sam Email joins the show to discuss his new Netflix film Leave the World Behind (starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, and Kevin Bacon). He details his relationship with Barack Obama and his role as a producer, how influences from the likes of Stanley Kubrick make it into his work, and more. 

On Friday, we?ll be back with another full episode, and an exciting interview featuring two first-time guests to the show. ?If it happens. Wish us luck! 

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Writer/director Alexander Payne joins the show to discuss his new movie ?The Holdovers,? starring Paul Giamatti. He dives into some early moments of his career, reuniting with Giamatti nearly 20 years after ?Sideways,? and more. 

Stick around after the interview for our review of the film, and we finally catch up on some movies and TV we?ve missed throughout the year. 

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We are honored to welcome Joaquin Phoenix back to the show! His new film "Napoleon" (directed by Ridley Scott) is in theaters now and sat down with us at the junket in Paris to dive into his preparation and creative decisions that went into playing the historical figure. He shares some wonderful stories of working with Ridley Scott on ?Gladiator,? why he thinks it took so long to get the call to work with Ridley again, and how Napoleon?s hat was like his best friend. 

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The legendary director Ridley Scott returns to the show to discuss reuniting with Joaquin Phoenix for their latest film, Napoleon. We get into his approach to directing, and shooting battle scenes at a massive scale, his interactions with Stanley Kubrick during Alien and Blade Runner, and more. We also get his reaction to Christopher Nolan?s praise of the director during our Oppenheimer interview earlier this year.

Stick around after the interview for Jake?s own review of the film, which he recommends you go see in a theater if you can.

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Director Eli Roth joins to discuss his new slasher flick Thanksgiving, based on the incredible trailer from all the way back in Grindhouse. He talks about returning to direct horror for the first time in a decade, how they show the original trailer during Hostel 2?s production, and what it?s been like working with Quentin Tarantino over the years.

Also this week, we have our review of Thanksgiving, as well as The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes!

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Director Francis Lawrence joins the show to discuss his new film The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (starring Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth, and Viola Davis). We chat about returning to the Hunger Games franchise following his tenure with Jennifer Lawrence, the key to working around the MPA?s rating guidelines, and more. 

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With its films rarely hitting theaters, and the ones that do rarely debuting with much fanfare, is Netflix hurting its films with its more ephemeral release model? That?s a big topic on this week?s show. We discuss how both films and series on Netflix seem to come and go through the cultural zeitgeist, whether or not that is sustainable, and whether we think it should change. 

Also this week, director David Yates joins us to discuss his new film ?Pain Husters,? his time working in the Wizarding World, and the upcoming documentary ?David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived? which tells the story of Daniel Radcliffe and his Harry Potter stunt double David Holmes who endured a life-changing accident on set.  

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Timestamps (approx. only)00:00 - Intro 11:58 - David Yates Talks ?Harry Potter? & ?Pain Hustlers?34:31 - Netflix?s Bad Release Model & ?Pain Hustlers? Review41:42 - ?Five Nights At Freddy?s? Surprises Us With A Huge Box Office Win56:37 - Sophia Coppola?s ?Priscilla? Review1:12:49 - ?Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song?1:27:30 - Outro

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Cinematographer Hoyte Van Hoytema joins us to discuss his many collaborations with Christopher Nolan over the years, how they?ve continued to innovate the IMAX format, and how it?s all led to their latest masterpiece ?Oppenheimer.? The prolific cinematographer sat down with us at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival where he received Variety?s Creative Impact in Cinematography award. We were honored to discuss many points throughout his career from his work on ?Let The Right One In? to ?Nope.? 

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Martin Scorsese?s ?Killers of the Flower Moon? (starring Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone) hits theaters this weekend. The film is filled with incredible performance after incredible performance from both its lead and supporting cast. Its tragic true story deserves the extended runtime Scorsese presents us, and we are sure to continue discussing ?Killers of the Flower Moon? throughout the awards season. 

Join us this week for our full, spoiler-free reviews of one of this year?s best, and stick around once you?ve seen the film for our more in-depth thoughts in the spoiler section. 

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Director Gareth Edwards joins the show for a spoiler-filled chat on his film ?The Creator? (starring John David Washington, and Gemma Chan), one of our favorite movies of the year. He gets candid about the film?s disappointing performance at the box office, hopes for it to find a wider audience over time, its narrative ties to ?Terminator 2? and more. 

Also this week, ?Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour? is taking over theaters. We discuss its projections, and what its success might mean for the industry moving forward. It was revealed this week that Marvel is taking a step back from their Daredevil series to adjust their TV strategy, and Sean, of course, has some strong thoughts. 

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Timestamps (approx. only)00:00 - Intro 5:36 - Gareth Edwards Interview: ?The Creator? (Spoilers) 41:05 - ?Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour? Talking Over Cinemas1:07:34 - Marvel Shakes Up Its TV Strategy1:16:26 - New Mike Flanagan Drops This Week! 1:24:54 - Outro

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"Totally Killer," starring Kiernan Shipka and Julie Bowen, blew us away with its refreshing and fun take on the slasher genre. Director Nahnatchka Khan joins us to talk about the many 80s horror inspirations, balancing comedy and horror, and more from behind the scenes of Prime Video's new time travel slasher. 

After the interview, we give our full review of the film. Sean also gives us his preview of "Loki" Season 2 which has finally arrived on Disney+. Kevin reviews "The Exorcist: Believer" and shares the incredible story of his interview with Blink 182's Tom DeLonge. 

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Timestamps (approx. only)00:00 - Intro 7:41 - Nahnatchka Khan Talks ?Totally Killer?30:26 - ?Totally Killer? Review37:22 - ?Loki? Season 2 Preview49:58 - ?The Exorcist: Believer? Review58:25 - Kevin Interviewed Tom DeLonge For His New Alien Movie! 1:07:52 - Outro

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?No One Will Save You? (starring Kaitlyn Dever) is one of Sean?s favorite movies of the year. We invited director Brian Duffield on the show to dive into spoilers on his alien invasion thriller (now available on Hulu) and shared some incredible stories from behind the scenes, interpretations of the film?s ending, and more. 

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Writer/director John Carney joins the show, one of our favorite filmmakers working today. He?s with us to discuss his new film ?Flora & Son? starring Eve Hewson and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. We chat about his iconic use of music in his storytelling, how the character informs his music, his favorite needle drops, and more.

Stick around through the interview for our full review of the film, as well as our spoiler-free reviews of Gareth Edwards? ?The Creator? and ?Saw X.? 

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Director Robert Rodriguez returns! We discuss the latest entry in the Spy Kids franchise (now on Netflix) and the filmmaking process as a family. He takes us through some stories from behind the scenes, being inspired by the next generation of filmmakers, and shares a few gems from around his office. 

Also this week, we are bringing the Oscars In Review segment into the main show for the first time. We look back at the 2003 Oscars, celebrating films released in 2002, and debate whether or not the Academy got it right. They usually don't...

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12:11 - Robert Rodriguez Interview

34:14 - ?No One Will Save You? Review

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The director of ?Dumb Money,? Craig Gillespie, joins the show to tell the true story of a fringe group taking on Wall street by backing GameStop. He tells us stories about the stellar cast that includes Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, Shailene Woodley, Pete Davidson and much, much more. 

Also, Sean is back from TIFF, and boy oh boy was this a weird year. The boys discuss Nicolas Cage?s offering ?Dream Scenario,? and how the A24 role is the iconic actor at his wildest. Not to mention, Chris Pine and Anna Kendrick screened their directorial debuts. Find out which one was brilliant, and which one was terrible.

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06:11 - ?Dumb Money? Review and Reaction

10:45 - Craig Gillespie ?Dumb Money? Interview

33:00 - ?A Haunting In Venice? Review

44:20 - Sean?s TIFF 2023 Debrief

1:24:28 - What TIFF Movie Are you Most Excited For/Why Do You Think People Hate Nickelback?

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The fall festival season is now in full swing. Some of the year?s most anticipated indies and Oscars hopefuls are being screened across the globe for participated press members and attendees so let?s take a look at some of the early reactions, measure our own anticipation, and officially kick off our awards coverage. Yes, it is too early, but why not? The year has already given us a few great films that are sure to carry through the race including Barbie and Oppenheimer, but there are plenty more coming our way soon. 

Sean himself is headed to TIFF. He has a full slate of films to screen and takes a moment to give us a preview before he heads up to Toronto. We also take a slight detour to discuss Taylor Swift?s Eras Tour concert film coming to AMC Theatres before diving into our Oscars chat!

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00:04:28 - TIFF 2023 Preview

00:11:43 - Taylor Swift | The Era?s Tour Taking Over

00:17:49 - TIFF Preview Continued 

00:22:07 - It?s Too Early To Talk About The Oscars?

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The great Denzel Washington is returning to theaters with "The Equalizer 3." So we are taking on the impossible task of ranking his best performances from across his remarkable career. But that?s not all. We want to see your list. Write in and let us know how you would rank Denzel Washington?s top 5 roles, and why. 

Also this week, we discuss "Dune: Part Two" getting delayed into 2024, and what that means for theatrical moviegoing through the rest of the year, including Martin Scorsese?s "Killers of the Flower Moon" moving to a full theatrical release. We also react to our first teaser for David Fincher?s "The Killer" starring Michael Fassbender, two of our most anticipated films of the year. 

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00:06:53 - ?Dune Part II? Delayed To 2024

00:23:46 - ?The Killer? Trailer Reaction

00:34:52 - Top 5 Denzel Washington Roles

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Rosario Dawson is returning to the role of Ahsoka for Dave Fillon?s new Disney+ series! The ReelBlend boys discuss their surprising reaction to the first few episodes of ?Ahsoka.?

They also review ?Gran Turismo,? and welcome director Peter Berg to the show on behalf of his new Netflix show ?Painkiller? starring Matthew Broderick. Berg delves into his impressive catalog, and this is not one to miss. 

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07:36 - Peter Berg Interview

39:00 - Peter Berg and ?Painkiller? Reactions

50:34 - ?Ashoka? First Two Episodes Reactions

58:55 - Sean Dishes On Zack Snyder?s ?Rebel Moon?

1:03:05 - National Cinema Day Is Coming!

1:06:20 - ?Gran Turismo? Reactions

1:21:10 - What Video Game Deserves A Film Adaptation?

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2023?s remaining movie slate is still packed with highly anticipated titles hitting both theaters and streaming. On this week?s show, we take a look at a few of our favorites from Dune Part II, to Martin Scorsese?s Killers of the Flower Moon, to Rebel Moon from Zack Snyder and more. 

What movie are you most looking forward to before the end of the year? Let us know in the comments. 

Also this week, Talk To Me directors Danny and Michael Philipou join us to discuss their hit new horror film from A24, and we review DC's Blue Beetle.

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Timestamps (approx. only)00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:28 - Talk To Me Directors, Danny & Michael Philipou Interview00:24:56 - Blue Beetle Review00:35:48 - 2023 Fall Movie Preview01:15:53 - Outro

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The ?Barbenheimer? phenomenon continues. Greta Gerwig?s Barbie has already crossed the billion-dollar mark. Will Christopher Nolan?s Oppenheimer be next? On this week?s show, we celebrate both films and their lasting achievement, reinvigorating a relatively bleak summer at the box office. 

Also this week, we are joined by director André Øvredal to discuss his new film ?The Last Voyage of the Demeter.? Universal?s latest Dracula monster flick is a take on the Dracula mythos that heavily leans into the ?monster.? Jake really loved this film. Stick around after the interview to hear his full review. 

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00:00:00 - Intro 

00:08:47 - André Øvredal Interview (?The Last Voyage of the Demeter?)

00:35:53 - ?Barbie? Crossed $1 Billion Globally 

00:41:49 - Where Will ?Oppenheimer? Finish At The Box Office?

00:52:52 - Where Was It? Movie Game

01:07:18 - Outro

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Tom Cruise?s "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1" has not lived up to box office expectations the franchise has set, but the audience that has gone out to see it has responded very well. Given the lackluster performance, and the overall lack of conversation surrounding the film, would we consider the $290M budgeted film a failure? There are external factors to consider such as the competitive summer release calendar. Both Greta Gerwig?s "Barbie" and Christopher Nolan?s "Oppenheimer" followed up the latest "Mission" with a one-two punch we may never see again in the cultural phenomenon that was ?Barbenheimer.? But the film itself could also be criticized for not drumming up hype all on its own. Give our conversation on this central question a listen and head to the YouTube comments to let us know where you fall on the debate. 

Stick around though, as this week?s episode also includes our review of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem," an interview with Marvel?s "Secret Invasion" director Ali Selim, and more. 

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:10:06 - Is Dead Reckoning Part 1 A Failure?

00:37:23 - ?Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayem? Review

00:47:52 - ?Secret Invasion? Director Ali Selim Interview

01:08:38 - ?Secret Invasion? Review & MCU Tier List Ranking

01:22:44 - Outro

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What are the Top 5 movies of 2023? We're about halfway through the year, so it's time for us to rank this year's major movie releases. It's already a tough one, from the incredible Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, to the history-making Barbie and Oppenheimer, and the fall is promising even more to come.

Stick around after our ranking for a really special interview featuring IMAX Quality Gurus Patricia and David Keighley who break down their history with Christopher Nolan and how they've brought the IMAX format to the narrative, feature film storytelling.

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Timestamps (approx. only)00:00:00 - Intro00:04:07 - Barbenheimer Makes Box Office History00:14:40 - Top 5 Movies of 2023 (So Far)00:40:59 - IMAX?s Chief Quality Guru?s Talk Christopher Nolan?s Oppenheimer 01:12:48:23 - Outro

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Writer, Director Greta Gerwig joins the show to discuss her new film Barbie (starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling). We learn about the F-bomb removed from the film featuring Helen Mirren and historical figure Marie Curie (naturally), working with cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto, America Ferrera?s brilliant monologue, and more. 

After the interview, we give our spoiler-free review of the film, as well as Christopher Nolan?s Oppenheimer. 

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00:05:03 - Greta Gerwig Interview | Barbie, Kubrick & More

00:42:33 - ?Barbie? Review (Spoiler-Free)

00:54:44 - ?Oppenheimer? Review (Spoiler-Free)

01:08:29 - ?Oppenheimer?

01:21:26 - Outro

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Christopher Nolan joins ReelBlend for an interview featuring behind-the-scenes stories from the making of Oppenheimer (starring Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr.), how his journey with IMAX has grown since The Dark Knight, idolizing Sir Ridley Scott, whether or not he plans to retire early and more. 

Our review of the film will be held until its theatrical release next week. That episode will also feature our interview with Barbie's director Greta Gerwig, so stay tuned to our feed for more. 

This week, we feature our review of Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1. Does the film continue the franchise's staggering streak of great action flicks or does it fall short?

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:05:26 - Christopher Nolan Interview

00:30:44 - Behind The Interview - Christopher Nolan

00:49:44 - Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1 Review (Spoiler-Free)

00:56:53 - Spoilers!

01:15:19 - Outro

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Patrick Wilson joins the show to discuss directing Insidious: The Red Door. He walks us through the process of pitching himself for the project, getting help from the likes of James Wan and Leigh Whannell, and the incredible story behind him singing vocals on the film?s end credits track. Stick around after the interview for Sean?s spoiler-free review. 

Also this week, we bring a favorite game into the main show with ?What Year Was It?? Special thank you to Donovan as always for organizing this awesome game that we?ve come to love. Play along at home and let us know if your score beat ours. 

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:14 - Patrick Wilson Talks Directing ?Insidious: The Red Door?

00:32:52 - ?Insidious: The Red Door? Review

00:38:11 - The What Year Was It Game! 

01:12:55 - Outro

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It?s Indiana Jones week on ReelBlend! We take some time to look back at the entire franchise and create our official tier list ranking of each film. How would you grade our list? What does your list look like? Send in your list or drop it in the YouTube comments. 

With Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny hitting theaters this weekend, we also have to dive into our full, spoiler-free reviews of the film. Stick around to find out where it ends up on our official tier list, but it?s safe to say you should head out to your local theater to see this one. 

Also this week, director Lee Cronin?s Evil Dead Rise is now available at home so he stopped by the ReelBlend offices (Zoom) to share some of his experiences from making the film, and even gave us a look at an actual hero prop from the film he is keeping safe in his collection. You?ll want to head over to the YouTube feed to see this one for yourself. 

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:38 - Director Lee Cronin Talks ?Evil Dead Rise?

00:37:04 - Indiana Jones Tier List

01:09:16 - ?Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny? Review

01:19:20 - Outro

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Peter Sohn, Pixar animator and director of Elemental, talks with the ReelBlend boys about the history of Pixar Animation Studios, the icons that have walked through those doors, and of course, Pixar's 27th movie, Elemental. We also talk about our epic experience interviewing Harrison Ford for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, so tune in!

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:06:15 - Interview With Peter Sohn

00:38:10 - Our Time At Pixar

00:52:25 - Jake and Kevin Interview Harrison Ford

01:12:30 - Outro

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Andy and Barbara Muschietti, the brother/sister filmmaking team behind DC?s The Flash, speak with the ReelBlend boys about the revolutionary technology behind Ezra Miller playing duel roles, how Michael Keaton came on board the project, what to expect from the film?s deleted scenes and much, much more. We also get into reviews for Extraction 2 and tons of behind-the-scenes interview shenanigans. 

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:55 - Interview

00:23:00 - Behind the interview

00:27:37 - the Flash Spoiler Free Reaction

00:39:52 - Extraction 2 Reviews

00:49:00 - Outro

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We?re rounding out our coverage of Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse with the directing team behind the film, Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, diving right into spoilers and moments from the making of. Stick around through the interview for our own spoiler-filled reactions to the film, including a debate on how it ends, what could come next with Beyond the Spider-Verse, and more. 

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00:06:53 - Spoiler-Filled Chat With 'Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse' Directors

00:39:39 - ?Across The Spider-Verse? Box Office Results

00:47:04 - SPOILERS: ?Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse? Discussion

01:15:46 - Outro

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Sony's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is a groundbreaking achievement on a number of levels, and that includes the incredible and unique approach Daniel Pemberton and the team takes to weave the film's score throughout. We sat down with the composer to discuss his approach, what it's been like working on this film for the past 5 years, and what we might expect from the final chapter of the trilogy next year. 

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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Starring Shameik Moore, Hailee Seinfeld, and Oscar Isaac) is not just one of our favorite movies of the year, but, for some of us, one of our favorite films of all time. We sat down with the filmmaking duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller to discuss their process, building the story that bridges the first and third films in the trilogy, the prospects of Miles and friends finding themselves in a live-action world in Beyond the Spider-Verse, and more. 

Stay tuned through the interview for our box office predictions, as well as our spoiler-free review of the film. Next week, we welcome the directors for a spoiler-filled chat so stay tuned to ReelBlend for more from the Spider-Verse. 

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:53 - Phil Lord & Chris Miller Talk ?Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse?

00:38:27 - ?Across The Spider-Verse? Box Office

00:52:02 - ?The Boogeyman? Review

01:04:38 - ?Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse? Review (Spoiler-Free)

01:20:48 - Our Favorite Spider-Man Moments

01:27:20 - Outro

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