Jason Reitman returns to discuss the making of “Saturday Night,� his new film spanning the 90 minutes leading up to Lorne Michaels' first episode of “Saturday Night Live.� The film is at the front of the pack for this year's best ensemble featuring Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith and many more taking on the parts of Lorne Michaels and his motley crew of writers and comedians. 

Reitman talks about creating the film’s score live on set with Jon Batiste, interviewing everyone at the historic taping before writing the script, the real rush of going live on “SNL� and more. 

After the interview, stick around for our review of the film, as well as Kevin’s thoughts on Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis� and our thoughts on “Gladiator 2’s� new trailer.

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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 7:48 - Jason Reitman ‘Saturday Night’ Interview 
• 37:54 - ‘Saturday Night’ Review
• 49:09 - ‘Megalopolis’ Reaction
• 59:36 - New Trailers! 
• 1:16:17 - Outro

"Transformers: One" (starring Chris Hemsworth, Bryan Tyree Henry, and Scarlett Johansson) is hitting theaters this weekend, and fans of the franchise, old and new, are really in for a treat. Director Josh Cooley sat down with Sean to discuss his creative process, finding the voice of Optimus Prime with Chris Hemsworth, building the iconic "transforming" sound, the possibility of a sequel and more. 

After our interview, we give our full thoughts on the animated movie, discuss why "The Life of Chuck" doesn't yet have a release date and review both "The Substance" and the premiere of Max's new series "The Penguin."

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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 00:55 - Remembering James Earl Jones
• 13:34 - James McAvoy & James Watkins Interview
• 34:52 - ‘Speak No Evil’ Review (Spoiler-Free)
• 41:43 - Kevin Liked ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’
• 49:38 - We’ve Seen ‘Joker 2’
• 57:54 - You Must See ’Strange Darling’
• 1:05:19 - You Must See ‘Rebel Ridge’
• 1:06:41 - Outro

James McAvoy and director James Watkins sit down with us this week to discuss the making of their new thriller “Speak No Evil.� McAvoy shares the one thing from Stephen King’s IT that he wanted to include in the movie, but was politely declined. Watkins and McAvoy detail the process of working with child actors on a horror movie, why horror movies don’t get the recognition they deserve and more. 

After the interview, we review "Speak No Evil," and Sean gives his spoiler-free reactions to “Joker: Folie à Deux� (starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga). And finally, you must go see “Strange Darling� if it’s playing near you, and don’t forget to see "Rebel Ridge� on Netflix. 

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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 00:55 - Remembering James Earl Jones
• 13:34 - James McAvoy & James Watkins Interview
• 34:52 - ‘Speak No Evil’ Review (Spoiler-Free)
• 41:43 - Kevin Liked ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’
• 49:38 - We’ve Seen ‘Joker 2’
• 57:54 - You Must See ’Strange Darling’
• 1:05:19 - You Must See ‘Rebel Ridge’
• 1:06:41 - Outro

Filmmaker Jeremy Saulnier joins the show to discuss the making of his new Netflix film “Rebel Ridge,� starring Aaron Pierre, AnnaSophia Robb and Don Johnson. After the interview, Sean gives his thoughts on “Rebel Ridge,� Jake reviews Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice� and we play a “Beetlejuice� edition of the IMDb game. 

What are you seeing this weekend? Whether you’re making it out to the theater for the “Beetlejuice� sequel, staying in to stream “Rebel Ridge� or both, let us know your thoughts in the comments. 

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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 06:28 - Jeremy Saulnier Interview
• 24:29 - ‘Rebel Ridge’ Review
• 31:42 - ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Review
• 41:52 - IMDb Game: ‘Beetlejuice’ Edition
• 1:03:37 - Outro

It's finally time for us to put together our movie ranking for the filmography of none other than Christopher Nolan. From Following, through his Batman trilogy, and to Oppenheimer, we run down every Christopher Nolan film as we work towards crowning the filmmaker's masterpiece. 

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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 08:55 - Christopher Nolan Tier List
• 12:15 - Nolan Tier List: “Followingâ€�
• 15:21 - Nolan Tier List: “Mementoâ€�
• 21:41 - Nolan Tier List: “Insomniaâ€�
• 25:18 - Nolan Tier List: “Batman Beginsâ€�
• 35:20 - Nolan Tier List: “The Prestigeâ€�
• 41:38 - Nolan Tier List: “The Dark Knightâ€�
• 45:24 - Nolan Tier List: “Inceptionâ€�
• 48:17 - Nolan Tier List: “The Dark Knight Risesâ€�
• 51:43 - Nolan Tier List: “Dunkirkâ€�
• 54:56 - Nolan Tier List: “Interstellarâ€� 
• 58:17 - Nolan Tier List: “Tenetâ€�
• 1:03:14 - Nolan Tier List: “Oppenheimerâ€�
• 1:03:46 - Christopher Nolan’s Masterpiece
• 1:15:27 - Outro

Director Rupert Sanders joins ReelBlend to discuss his new remake of The Crow, starring Bill Skarsgård and FKA twigs.

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“Alien: Romulus� is finally arriving in theaters this weekend, and folks, it’s a must-see. Filmmaker Fede �lvarez returns to the show to chat with us about how he took on the classic action-horror franchise and made it his own while still rooting us in the familiar universe we love. 

The level of detail he and his team brought to the project is truly incredible, and he goes into great detail in our interview about recreating that 1980s horror feel. We also chat about his incredible cast including Cailee Spaeney and David Jonsson, the pair set in the emotional heart of the whole movie. We get teases for some Easter eggs and dangling threads for fans to sniff out, and even a big spoiler moment we can’t wait to share. That said, we are waiting. Stay tuned to our channels to be the first to see that amazing bit from the interview as soon as it drops. 

After the interview, stick around for our thoughts on the film, as well as an Alien franchise director-themed game. 

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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 7:23 - Fede Ã�lvarez Interview
• 29:30 - Spoiler-Free ‘Alien: Romulus’ Review
• 41:33 - ‘Alien: Romulus’ Spoilers!
• 58:10 - IMDB Game: Alien Franchise Directors
• 1:11:03 - Outro

Filmmaker Sean Wang joins our own Sean to discuss the making of his new, semi-autobiographical coming-of-age film Dìdi. We cover the making of the movie from the specific music used in its soundtrack, to its Superbad influences, to the influences pulled from his own life.

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Paul Feig joins the show this week to discuss the making of his new movie Jackpot, starring John Cena and Awkwafina. He shares his thoughts on modern comedy movies, struggling to get comedies into movie theaters, early audience reactions to Bridesmaids, the acting role he ironically gets most recognized for, and more. 

Stick around after the interview for our reactions to Deadpool & Wolverine’s killer box office run, Kevin’s spoiler-filled reactions, and what we think the MCU will look like next.

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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 11:56 - Paul Feig Interview
• 40:23 - ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Is Crushing It
• 1:17:20 - Outro

Filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan joins the show to discuss his new thriller Trap, starring Josh Hartnett. We were lucky enough to cover many points throughout his career, from The Sixth Sense's success, pushing the boundaries with Unbreakable, the strange nature of being a famous filmmaker, and more. 

Stick around after the interview for our review of Trap and our spoiler-filled review of Deadpool & Wolverine, followed by our post-SDCC breakdown.

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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 12:53 - M. Night Shyamalan Interview
• 45:20 - ‘Trap’ Review
• 53:28 - ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Spoiler Chat + The Future of The MCU
• 1:12:33 - SDCC Was BIG This Year
• 1:28:54 - Outro

Director Zack Snyder returns to the podcast to discuss the release of his director's cuts of Rebel Moon Parts One and Two. We discuss the conversations with Netflix that led to separate R-rated versions, asking Netflix if they'd let him release them with an NC-17, which of his films has his favorite theatrical cut, originally pitching an R-rated Star Wars film, reacting to the Russo Brothers' return to the MCU and more.

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We are back with another classic ReelBlend interview redux! This time, we’re revisiting our first-ever interview with Quentin Tarantino. Recorded in July of 2019, we were joined by Quentin at the press junket for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood which today is celebrating its 5th anniversary. 

In this 20-minute chat, we discuss his lost feature film team-up with the Vega brothers, what it was like to direct “Bruce Lee� in Hollywood, and whether or not “Kill Bill� is one movie or more. 

• Quentin Tarantino Vol 2: https://youtu.be/2-2TeVe5e1U
• Quentin Tarantino Vol 3 - LIVE at The New Beverly: https://youtu.be/SPoguRxwT6A
• Quentin Tarantino Vol 4: https://youtu.be/NfFwPkHuhV8

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Twisters director Lee Isaac Chung joins ReelBlend to discuss the making of the new legacy sequel starring Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Anthony Ramos. We discuss classic films that have inspired him to this day, what it’s like to hang out with Steven Spielberg, how good practical effects make or break visual effects, and more. 

Stick around for our review of Twisters, as well as a debate on the new horror flick Longlegs.

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• 00:00:00 - Intro 
• 00:08:22 - Lee Isaac Chung ‘Twisters’ Interview
• 00:37:48 - ’Twisters’ Review
• 00:58:19 - ‘Longlegs’ Spoiler Chat
• 01:15:06 - Outro

Writer-director-producer Greg Berlanti joins us this week to discuss his new rom-com "Fly Me To The Moon," starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum. We discuss Colin Jost and Scarlett sharing the screen for the first time, playing with the idea of faking the moon landing, and more. 

Stick around after the interview for our review of the film, our thoughts on Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" trailer, and Sean's major hype for the future of the "Karate Kid" franchise.

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Timestamps (approx. only)

• 00:00:00 - Intro 
• 00:06:31 - Greg Berlanti Interview
• 00:32:28 - ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ Interview
• 00:41:51 - Go See ‘Longlegs’
• 00:45:17 - ‘Gladiator 2’ Trailer Reactions
• 00:59:00 - Sean Gushes About ‘Cobra Kai’
• 01:06:15 - Outro

“Twister� director Jan de Bont joins the show for the classic film’s official 4K UHD release! We discuss whether or not Tom Hanks was originally considered to be cast as the lead, Bill Paxton’s incredible dedication, Philip Seymour Hoffman’s comedic chops, and how Joss Whedon contributed to one of Speed’s Iconic lines.

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"A Quiet Place: Day One" director Michael Sarnoski joins us to discuss the making of the film's striking ending, all the effort that goes into casting and directing a feline on set, plus the movie he is tackling next starring Jodie Comer and Hugh Jackman. 

Stick around after the interview for Kevin's thoughts on the film, our reviews of "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F," and an update on what we've been watching outside the usual movie realm.

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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 11:25 - [SPOILERS] - Michael Sarnoski Interview: ‘A Quiet Place Day One’ 
• 45:58 - [SPOILERS] - Kevin’s ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Review
• 51:45 - ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ Review
• 1:02:10 - What We’ve Been Watching (‘The Bear’ / ‘The Boys’)
• 1:06:16 - Outro

Kevin Costner joins us this week for the release of his first chapter of “Horizon: An American Saga,� his epic Western story, decades in the making. We cover the earliest days of his career, including some of his biggest films and performances. The actor-director walks us through the intense process of making a 4-part film series back to back, we discuss his collaboration with Zack Snyder in “Man of Steel,� and more. 

Also this week, we review both “Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1� and “A Quiet Place: Day One,� and give our thoughts on the trailer for “Here,� starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright.

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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 6:38 - Kevin Costner Interview
• 46:58 - Interview Reactions
• 54:18 - ‘Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1’ Review
• 1:11:21 - ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Review
• 1:21:06 - ‘Here’ Trailer Reactions
• 1:26:57 - Outro

Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, and Tom Hardy debut their new film “The Bikeriders� in theaters this weekend. Writer-director Jeff Nichols joins us on this week’s show to discuss the making of “The Bikeriders� and working with his star-studded cast. We talk about the energy surrounding Austin Butler, what that energy does for a film, being afraid of the real motorcycle gang the movie is inspired by, and more.

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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 3:23 - Jeff Nichols Interview - ‘The Bikeriders’
• 35:04 - ‘The Bikeriders’ Review
• 43:08:15 - ‘Inside Out 2’ Wins Big & More Box Office Talk
• 59:47 - Outro

Our very own Sean O’Connell has his latest book releasing this week. “Bruce Willis: Celebrating the Cinematic Legacy of an Unbreakable Hollywood Icon� walks through the acclaimed actor’s entire filmography and career. So we thought what better time than now to look back and rank our top five Bruce Willis movies? 

We are trying something new with this list. Instead of simply revealing a pre-structured list, we are taking you through the process. First, we draft up nine of his films for consideration. Then, we reduce the list to the five we want to rank and finally debate the order. 

Also this week, we review “Inside Out 2,� and catch up on “Bad Boys: Ride or Die.� 

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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 5:02 - Bruce Willis’ Top 5 Movies
• 52:22 - ‘Inside Out 2’ Review
• 58:34 - We Caught Up On ‘Bad Boys: Ride Or Die’
• 1:05:56 - Spoilers: ‘Bad Boys: Ride Or Die’
• 1:08:05 - Outro

Richard Linklater’s latest film “Hit Man,� starring Glen Powell and Adria Arjona, is now available to stream on Netflix, and the legendary writer-director sat down with us to discuss the making of his (sort of based on a true story) film, and his career. We dive into his process of working with actors, finding chemistry on screen, the prospects of a “School of Rock� sequel, and an incredible story about Matthew McConaughey’s iconic “Dazed and Confused� line. 

It’s our first full show back from our hiatus, so we also take some time to discuss what we’ve been watching, Disney’s new “Star Wars� series “The Acolyte,� and we celebrate the incredible influence of Scott Wampler following his passing.

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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 7:16 - Richard Linklater Interview - ‘Hit Man’
• 38:25 - ‘Hit Man’ Review
• 42:41 - This Summer Movie Season Is ‘Just Fine’
• 51:31 - New Disney+ ‘Star Wars’ Series ‘The Acolyte’ Reactions
• 54:13 - What We’ve Been Watching
• 1:04:14 - Remembering Scott Wampler
• 1:15:44 - Outro

This week, we return with one of our all-time favorite interviews. Originally recorded in December of 2019, we are joined by Quentin Tarantino for an extended, 2-hour conversation spanning the legendary director's career. We sat down with Tarantino for the home video release of "Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood," so we of course spent a lot of our time with him discussing the making of the film, casting Al Pacino, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Brad Pitt’s perfect casting, and more. 

That is just the tip of this iceberg. Stick around through the conversation for his thoughts on being snubbed at the Oscars, "Pulp Fiction," Bruce Willis nearly cast as Bill in "Kill Bill," and more. 

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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 3:30 - Quentin Tarantino Interview (*originally recorded Dec. 2019)
• 2:07:11 - Outro

Legendary director George Miller joins the show for the release of his latest entry in the Mad Max franchise, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. The franchise has been cruising for over four decades, and the filmmaker takes us all the way back to the beginning with memories of early, negative reviews and the cultural wave that eventually grew into what it is today. 

We discuss some obvious, and not-so-obvious, changes to how stunts and special effects shots are made, watching Road Warrior 30 years later, and more.

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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 5:32 - George Miller Interview
• 36:25 - ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ Review (Spoiler-Free)
• 51:12 - ‘Furiosa’ Spoilers!
• 56:42 - Outro

Director Renny Harlin joins us for a chat about the making of his new film The Strangers: Chapter 1, the first of 3 chapters he shot simultaneously. But that of course is not all. The director has a long history in Hollywood, and we run through some of his notable projects such as Die Hard 2, his Exorcist sequel, and more. 

Next week, we welcome George Miller to the program for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, so be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!  

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Timestamps (approx. only)

00:00:00 - Intro 

00:04:13 - Are smaller films reclaiming the box office?

00:19:07 - ‘Challengers’ Review (Spoiler-Free)

00:29:56 - ‘Challengers’ SPOILERS!

00:38:23 - ‘Deadpool & Wolverine� Trailer Reactions

00:51:50 - Game: Lost In Translation

01:00:15 - Outro

Dune: Part Two's Costume Designer Jacqueline West and Set Designer Patrice Vermette join us to discuss their collaboration with Denis Villeneuve for their return to the world of Arrakis. We get into the types of conversations they have with each other and their director when crafting their respective visual elements for the film including the "big fiasco" caused when shooting Dune 2's gladiator scene on Giedi Prime in infrared. 

Stay tuned, Friday brings another great interview!

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Dune’s Oscar-winning cinematographer Greig Fraser returns to the show with Oscar-winning editor Joe Walker to discuss the making of Dune: Part Two and their collaborations with Denis Villeneuve. We get details on shooting Feyd-Rautha’s introduction on Giedi Prime with infrared lighting, cutting Paul Atreides and Feyd’s final fight, and more. 

Stay tuned. We have more interviews on the making of “Dune: Part Two� coming! 

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Michael Showalter returns to the show to discuss his new film starring Anne Hathaway, “The Idea of You.� He discusses the origins of the film’s story, whether or not it’s inspired by Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde’s relationship, Anne Hathaway would rather you call her Annie, and more. 

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“Challengers,� from writer-director Luca Guadagnino, is our favorite performance from the ever-talented Zendaya, but she isn’t alone. Mike Fast and Josh O’Connor equally deliver to create a three-piece ensemble that propels us through one of the year's most exciting films. In this week’s show, we dive right in with our review, and if you’ve managed to make it out to the theater already, stick around for our brief spoiler-filled section that follows. For those that haven’t, hit pause and see this one as soon as possible. 

Also this week, in light of recent success at the box office, we discuss the nature of the middle-budget feature film and its potential comeback in the industry. Finally, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s “Deadpool & Wolverine� dropped the full-length trailer we’ve all been dying to see, and we give our immediate impressions. 

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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 04:13 - Are smaller films reclaiming the box office?
• 19:07 - ‘Challengers’ Review (Spoiler-Free)
• 29:56 - ‘Challengers’ SPOILERS!
• 38:23 - ‘Deadpool & Wolverineâ€� Trailer Reactions
• 51:50 - Game: Lost In Translation
• 1:00:15 - Outro

The horror genre has been on a box office tear this year with what feels like a new entry hitting theaters every week. Today, we welcome back the director duo known as Radio Silence, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, and Tyler Gillett, to discuss their new vampire flick “Abigail.� After two turns at the wheel of the “Scream� franchise, the two bring a unique spin to their story which follows a group of criminals who find themselves in over their heads after kidnapping a young vampire. 

The film finds inspiration from all the right places including “The Shining� and “From Dusk Til Dawn,� the two share just how important films like that are to their own and more.

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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 10:17 - ‘Abigail’ Interview | 
• 27:33 - ‘Civil War’ Marks A24’s Best Box Office Opening Weekend
• 34:51 - Scorsese And Spielberg Both Have Some Big Upcoming Pictures
• 43:03 - Review: ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’
• 51:18 - Review: ‘Abigail’
• 57:10 - Outro

Alex Garland is one of the most interesting filmmakers working today and has delivered striking, awe-inspiring cinema as both a writer and director for over two decades. We are honored to welcome Garland on the show to discuss his latest film, Civil War. The cast blew away each of us, as well as the story centered on wartime journalists, and the grace with which the film navigates its controversial narrative through the real world it seems to depict so nearly. 

We discuss designing his set pieces with backstory, how Jesse Plemons joined the cast at the last minute and delivered one of the best performances of the year, and more. He even shares some details on the upcoming 28 Days Later sequel, 28 Years Later. 

After the interview, we give our spoiler-free thoughts on the film, and then dive right into spoilers so if you haven’t made it to the theaters yet, be warned.  

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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 02:49 - Alex Garland Talks ‘Civil War,’ ’28 Years Later’ and More
• 30:11 - Spoiler-Free’ Civil War’ Review
• 49:48 - ‘Civil War’ Spoilers!
• 1:08:09 - Sean Is At CinemaCon 2024
• 1:20:23 - Outro

What should you watch this summer season? This week, we run through some of the major movie releases hitting theaters, and discuss which have us intrigued, which we remain cautiously optimistic about, and which we are the most excited about. It’s looking to be an impressive year! Both M. Night Shyamalan and daughter Ishana Shyamalan have films headed to theaters, Fede �lvarez appears to be returning a beloved franchise to its roots with “Alien: Romulus,� and “Twisters�…enough said. 

Which film are you most excited about this summer? Head to the YouTube comments and let us know!

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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 6:04 - Summer Movie Preview
• 46:06 - Oscars In Review: Would We Still Give Joaquin The Win For Joker?
• 55:29 - ‘Monkey Man’ Reactions
• 57:23 - Outro

Director Adam Wingard joins us to discuss his new epic monster movie Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. The filmmaker takes us through some of his trying experiences on set, making his monsters more relatable, Tom Cruise joining the MonsterVerse, and more. 

After the interview, we review the movie and dive into a spoiler-filled chat on Immaculate. And of course, a Bad Boys trailer couldn’t pass us by without some quick reactions. 

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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 4:19 - Adam Wingard Interview | ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’
• 28:22 - ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ Review
• 37:27 - ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Trailer Reaction
• 46:55 - ‘Immaculate’ SPOILER Review
• 54:48 - PSA: Go See ‘Late Night with The Devil’ 
• 58:12 - Outro

Director Michael Mohan (fan, now friend, of the show!) joins us to talk about the making of his new horror film Immaculate starring Sydney Sweeney. We sat down with Michael to dive right into spoilers, talk about the ending, and allow him to share so many incredible stories from behind the scenes. 

This is such a fun interview for a movie we all genuinely love, so do yourself a favor and go see Immaculate if you haven't already, then come back here and hang out with director Michael Mohan.

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Writer, director, and producer Gil Kenan joins ReelBlend to discuss his new movie Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire! We learn about how some long-lost 70mm footage that was never used in the original film led to one of Frozen Empire's best moments, how Gil and Jason Reitman were able to pitch the film to Ivan Reitman before his passing, parenting, and more. 

Stick around after the interview for several new film and TV reviews dropping this week.

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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 6:33 - Gil Keenan ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Interview
• 33:00 - ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Review (Spoiler-Free)
• 46:57 - ‘3 Body Problem’ Review
• 53:13 - ‘Road House’ Review
• 1:01:14 - Sean Recommends ‘X-Men ’97’
• 1:01:52 - Outro

Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have partnered with Alexander Woo to bring the famed science fiction novel "The Three-Body Problem" to Netflix. The showrunners sat down at this year's SXSW festival to discuss the making of the series, how one scene caused the show's delay, spoiling Game of Thrones while traveling, and more.

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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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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 6:29 - Hans Zimmer Interview | Dune: Part Two, Christopher Nolan & More
• 57:38 - Oscar Reactions & Review
• 1:21:11 - Outro

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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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 5:14 - Rebecca Ferguson Interview
• 33:53 - Our Final Oscars Predictions
• 1:37:19 - Outro

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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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 05:43 - Interview | Denis Villeneuve Talks ‘Dune: Part Two’
• 36:46 - ‘Dune: Part Two’ Review
• 1:01:48 - Celebrating 300 Episodes! 
• 1:37:28 - Outro

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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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 09:18 - Jonathan Glazer Talks ‘The Zone of Interest’
• 41:12 - ‘The Zone Of Interest’ Review
• 55:12 - Is The Jurassic Franchise Moving In The Right Direction?
• 1:12:07 - Outro

‘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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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 10:45 - Director SJ Clarkson Talks ‘Madame Web’
• 42:42 - ‘Madame Web’ Review
• 1:00:07 - ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Review
• 1:11:07 - 2014 Oscars In Review
• 1:37:03 - Outro 

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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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 7:09 - Kingsley Ben-Adir Interview | ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
• 30:23 - 2024’s Box Office Hopes
• 47:29 - Super Bowl Trailers!
• 1:03:46 - Outro 

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. 

Check out his memoir: https://bookshop.org/p/books/hits-flops-and-other-illusions-my-fortysomething-years-in-hollywood-ed-zwick/20165529?ean=9781668046999

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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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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 06:50 - Matthew Vaughn Interview
• 28:38 - Spoilers! - Matthew Vaughn Interview
• 39:38 - ‘Argylle’ Review (SPOILER-FREE)
• 49:15 - ‘Argylle’ Review (SPOILERS!)
• 59:32 - The IMDB Game: ‘Argylle’
• 1:29:24 - Outro 

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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• 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 Snubbed
• 39:37 - The Best Actor Category Is Done?
• 46:17 - Martin Scorsese Is The Most Nominated Director Ever
• 49:00 - How The “Oscar Filmâ€� Has Changed
• 52:46 - Daniel Pemberton & ‘Across The Spider-Verse’s’ Score Snubbed! 
• 58:12 - Outro

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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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 04:45 - Celine Song Interview | ‘Past Lives’
• 38:08 - 2023 Fantasy Draft Results! 
• 53:51 - 2024 Fantasy Movie Draft
• 1:20:38 - Outro

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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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 04:51 - Jake Johnson Interview
• 49:06 - ‘Self Reliance’ Review
• 1:01:28 - Outro

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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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 5:36 - Top 5 Most Anticipated Movies Of 2024
• 56:13 - Spoiler Warning: ‘Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child And Fire’ Review
• 1:10:25 - ‘Godzilla Minus One’ Is A Top 5 Movie
• 1:16:37 - Outro

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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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 4:58 - Top 10 Movies of 2023 
• 9:41 - #10
• 16:50 - #9
• 21:10 - #8
• 22:08 - #7
• 28:19 - #6
• 34:05 - #5
• 49:26 - #4
• 1:01:56 - #3
• 1:19:46 - #2
• 1:28:02 - #1
• 1:46:39 - ReelBlend’s Top 5 Movies of the Year
• 1:48:30 - Outro

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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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 7:05 - The Awards Race Has Begun
• 30:27 - ‘Wonka’ Review
• 48:20 - This or That: Top 5s
• 1:20:27 - Outro

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

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00:00:00 - Intro 

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

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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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 11:41 - Interview | Alexander Payne
• 40:33 - Review | ‘The Holdovers’
• 51:44 - Review | David Fincher’s ‘The Killer’
• 1:06:25 - Outro

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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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 6:25 - Joaquin Phoenix Interview
• 25:54 - Behind the Scenes of the ‘Napoleon’ Junket
• 31:47 - Outro

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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• 00:00 - Intro
• 8:27 - Ridley Scott Interview
• 34:43 - ‘Napoleon’ Review
• 45:17 - Outro

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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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 09:16 - Eli Roth Interview | ‘Thanksgiving’
• 41:44 - Review | ‘Thanksgiving’
• 56:05 - Review | ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’
• 1:07:33 - Outro

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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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 11:58 - David Yates Talks ‘Harry Potter’ & ‘Pain Hustlers’
• 34:31 - Netflix’s Bad Release Model & ‘Pain Hustlers’ Review
• 41:42 - ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ Surprises Us With A Huge Box Office Win
• 56:37 - Sophia Coppola’s ‘Priscilla’ Review
• 1:12:49 - ‘Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song’
• 1:27:30 - Outro

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.� 

• Christopher Nolan & John David Washington: https://youtu.be/jQU8qs_eN_A
• Christopher Nolan Talks “Oppenheimerâ€�: https://youtu.be/68LzVr9LvL0
• James Gray Interview: https://youtu.be/rdm7e78EYGc
• Peter Sohn Interview: https://youtu.be/myrRFWv9-JM

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Timestamps (approx. only)

• 00:00 - Intro 
• 8:12 - Hoyte Van Hoytema Talks ‘Oppenheimer’ & Working With Christopher Nolan
• 49:21 - Sean Had A Blast At The SCAD Savannah Film Festival 
• 1:08:26:07 - If you could only put on ONE film during the spooky season, what’s your pick?
• 1:21:55:14 - Outro 

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. 

Jake’s Full Martin Scorsese Interview: https://youtu.be/ADwbyCzOgww?si=W3dtv8DJ8RvXNuMG

Martin Scorsese Edit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CylMjtILRbT/

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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 6:09 - ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Review (Spoiler-Free)
• 34:50 - SPOILERS!
• 1:03:41 - Jake Interviewed Martin Scorsese!
• 1:07:33 - Outro

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. 

Mike Flanagan Talks “Doctor Sleep�: https://youtu.be/HMNEjgD-yzY

Mike Flanagan & Trevor Macy Talk “Midnight Mass�: https://youtu.be/XlZUFfZvsEE

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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 5:36 - Gareth Edwards Interview: ‘The Creator’ (Spoilers) 
• 41:05 - ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ Talking Over Cinemas
• 1:07:34 - Marvel Shakes Up Its TV Strategy
• 1:16:26 - New Mike Flanagan Drops This Week! 
• 1:24:54 - Outro

"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. 

• Brian Duffield Interview: https://youtu.be/3ceTF2u_j6E?si=tXK8YoyLHXBYfnVD
• Russo Brothers Spoiler Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFuuTKd-fUg
• Kevin’s Tom Delonge Interview: https://youtu.be/zN3Z-9x6q8k?si=FRxnWmvWRM6mSANe

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• 00:00 - Intro 
• 7:41 - Nahnatchka Khan Talks “Totally Killerâ€�
• 30:26 - “Totally Killerâ€� Review
• 37:22 - “Lokiâ€� Season 2 Preview
• 49:58 - “The Exorcist: Believerâ€� Review
• 58:25 - Kevin Interviewed Tom DeLonge For His New Alien Movie! 
• 1:07:52 - Outro

“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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• 4:17 - John Carney Interview
• 37:12 - ‘Flora & Son’ Review
• 45:11 - ‘The Creator’ Review
• 1:06:43 - ‘Saw X’ Review
• 1:11:19 - Outro 

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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00:00 - Intro 

12:11 - Robert Rodriguez Interview

34:14 - ‘No One Will Save You’ Review

43:03 - The 2003 Oscars In Review

1:22:44 - Outro 

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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00:00 - Intro.

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?

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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00:00:00 - Intro 

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…

00:56:33 - Outro

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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00:00:00 - Intro 

00:06:53 - ‘Dune Part II’ Delayed To 2024

00:23:46 - ‘The Killer’ Trailer Reaction

00:34:52 - Top 5 Denzel Washington Roles

01:12:59 - Outro

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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00:00 - Intro.

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?

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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• 00:00:00 - Intro 
• 00:07:28 - Talk To Me Directors, Danny & Michael Philipou Interview
• 00:24:56 - Blue Beetle Review
• 00:35:48 - 2023 Fall Movie Preview
• 01:15:53 - Outro

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

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

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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• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:04:07 - Barbenheimer Makes Box Office History
• 00:14:40 - 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

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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00:00:00 - Intro

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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00:00:00 - Intro

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

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

Director Rob Savage joins ReelBlend to discuss the making of his new film The Boogeyman, an adaptation of Stephen King's short story. He discusses working with young, talented actors, the Stephen King story he's excited to adapt next, changing from an R rating to PG-13 before shooting, and more.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:52 - Director Rob Savage Talks The Boogeyman

00:35:40 - Kevin’s Fast X Review & Our Fast Tier List

00:52:09 - Fast X Spoilers

00:56:05 - The Little Mermaid Review

01:13:08 - Which Disney Classic Should Go Live-Action Next?

01:20:37 - Outro

Fast X, starring Vin Diesel, Jason Momoa, and Brie Larson, is finally hitting theaters this week. Director Louis Leterrier joins the show to discuss taking over production after Justin Lin left, being welcomed into the well-oiled Fast “family� machine, his excitement for working on Fast 11, and more. 

Stick around through the interview of your thoughts on the new trailer for Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, as well as the new clip from Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny. Finally, we dig in on the Fast franchise’s latest with our spoiler-free review of Fast X. 

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:06:34 - Louis Leterrier Talks Directing ‘Fast X’ 

00:35:50 - ‘Mission Impossible’ Trailer Reaction

00:45:08 - ‘Indiana Jones 5’ Clip Reaction

00:54:06 - Michael J. Fox’s ‘Still’

00:58:35 - ‘Fast X’ Review (Spoiler-Free)

01:09:24 - Our Favorite 'Fast & Furious' Movie

Buckle up, we’re taking a look at the entire Fast and Furious franchise to give our ranking of each film on the official ReelBlend tier list ahead of the theatrical debut of Fast X (starring Vin Diesel, Jason Momoa, Charlize Theron). 

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:05:56 - Box Office Reacts: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Opening Weekend

00:18:53 - ‘The Fast and the Furious� Tier List

01:05:30 - ‘Blackberry’ Review

01:08:32 - Our Favorite Summer Flops

01:18:04 - Outro

James Gunn is sunsetting his time at Marvel Studios with “The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,� starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, and the rest of the cosmic gang. The final chapter in the Guardians’ story under James Gunn has been highly anticipated as a return to form for Marvel and the MCU. Jake, Sean, and Gabe have all screened the film and give their full, spoiler-free reviews. Stick around for our spoiler-filled segment which dives deeper into our thoughts on what works and what doesn’t, as well as our reactions to what is revealed post-credits. 

Also this week, Sean discusses his #FullCircle moment with Zack Snyder and the movement to release his vision for Justice League after hosting a Q&A at the filmmaker’s own festival. Kevin and Sean also go more in-depth on Ari Aster’s ‘Beau Is Afraid,’ we discuss the fallout of the WGA’s strike and more. 

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:35 - WGA On Strike

00:08:58 - Sean Hosted A ‘BvS’ Q&A Screening With Zack Snyder

00:22:10 - We Have To Talk About ‘Beau Is Afraid’

00:33:40 - ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Spoiler-Free Review

00:43:36 - SPOILERS & MCU Tier List

00:58:47 - Our Favorite ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Characters

01:11:21 - Outro

Writer/director Nida Manzoor joins us to discuss her new film, one of our favorites of the year, Polite Society. 

Also this week, Sean is reporting live from CinemaCon in Las Vegas. He’s seen The Flash, footage from Indy 5 as well as Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse, and soon he’ll see more from Dune 2. He’s here with his reactions to footage and news from the convention that you won’t want to miss. 

Stick around for our reviews for this week’s theatrical releases. 

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:05:08 - Director Nida Manzoor Talks ‘Polite Society’

00:27:19 - Sean At CinemaCon 2023

01:02:33 - This Week In Movies

01:03:03 - ‘Big George Foreman’ Review

01:04:37 - ‘Polite Society’ Review

01:07:14 - Go See ‘Beau Is Afriad’

01:08:37 - Our Most Anticipated Summer Movie

Director George Tillman Jr. joins the show to discuss his new biopic George Foreman The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World. He gets into the benefits of talking to George Foreman while making the film, his approach to filmmaking, and more. 

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Chris Evans and Ana de Armas star in the new action, rom-com Ghosted, now streaming on Apple TV+. Director Dexter Fletcher joins the show this week to talk about the actors’ natural chemistry, Ana de Armas taking on the role after Scarlett Johansson’s exit, Chris Evan’s natural comedic chops, and more. We also get his reaction to Taron Edgerton’s snub at the Oscars for Rocketman, and even an update on the status of Robert Downey Jr.’s Sherlock Holmes 3, which Fletcher was once set to direct. 

Also this week, Jake shares praise for Star Trek: Picard Season 3, and we review the movies headed to theaters and streaming this weekend.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:40 - Dexter Fletcher Talks Chris Evans and Ana De Armas In Ghosted’ 

00:34:25 - ‘Picard’ Season 3 Is Awesome

00:39:21 - Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Covenant’ Review

00:51:44 - ‘Chevalier’ Review

00:57:34 - ‘Ghosted’ Review

01:02:01 - ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Review

01:13:38 - Our Favorite Sam Ramie Movies

01:25:46 - Outro

Director Stephen Williams and writer Stefani Robinson join us to talk about their new film Chevalier, starring Kelvin Harrison Jr., Lucy Boynton, and Samara Weaving. 

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Ben Schwartz and Chris McKay return to share behind-the-scenes stories from their new film ‘Renfield’ starring Nicolas Cage and Nicholas Hoult alongside Schwartz. We dive into some of the film’s incredible, and practical, special effects, Nicolas Cage’s performance and the impact he’s had throughout his career, and more. Be sure to stick around for our full review of the film as well. 

Also this week, Sean returns from Star Wars Celebration with plenty to share, including his thoughts on all the exclusive footage screened. Is the future of Star Wars finally looking bright? Listen through to find out. 

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:17 - Ben Schwartz And Director Chris McKay Talk ‘Renfield’

00:44:48 - Sean Returns From Star Wars Celebration

01:13:06 - ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’ Review

01:17:40 - ‘Renfield’ Review

01:23:02 - Our Favorite Horror Comedy Movies

01:33:25 - Outro

It’s a big week at the movies! On today’s show, we take a look at what is projected to be the best Easter weekend at the box office with The Super Mario Bros. Movie leading the way. Ben Affleck’s Air is also opening this weekend, and we think it will grab moviegoers over the weeks to come for a respectable return before heading to streaming. 

Barbie dropped a new trailer which seems to have grabbed ahold of the zeitgeist. We’re all looking forward to Greta Gerwig’s latest, and we can’t wait to see if it holds onto this momentum through its summer release. Stick around through the show for our reviews of Paint starring Owen Wilson, Ben Affleck’s Air, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie, all of which we really enjoyed! What a time to be a movie fan, folks. 

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:31 - Box Office Chat: Easter Weekend, and D&D’s Results

00:20:03 - Barbie Trailer Reaction

00:33:13 - Paint Review

00:37:05 - Air Review

00:47:40 - The Super Mario Bros. Movie Review

00:54:02 - Our Favorite Video Game Movie Adaptation

01:11:53 - Outro

Zach Braff, the writer, director, and producer behind the new film A Good Person, starring Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman, joins the show! He talks about the amazing performance by Pugh in this film, what it’s like to direct a legend like Morgan Freeman, collaborating with John Travolta, and more. 

Stick around after the interview to hear our review of his new film, as well as our thoughts on Tetris which hits Apple TV+ this week. Also dropping in theaters though is a surprise favorite of the year, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves so stay tuned through the episode for our review. 

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:06:43 - Zach Braff Interview: A Good Person, Working With Morgan Freeman, Florence Pugh, and More

00:36:10 - Tetris Review

00:40:48 - A Good Person Review

00:48:03 - Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Review

00:59:43 - Our Favorite Hugh Grant Movie

John Wick: Chapter 4 is now in theaters, and the director behind the franchise, Chad Stahelski, returns to ReelBlend to discuss. We talk about the fallout of cutting off John Wick’s finger leading to over 600 VFX shots, why they decided to make John right-handed even though Keanu Reeves is a lefty, the franchises animal-loving roots, working with the Wachowski’s on The Matrix franchise and more. 

Also this week, we are joined by Executive Vice President of the National Association of Theater Owners Jackie Brenneman to discuss the outlook of moviegoing in 2023 and beyond. 

Stay tuned through the interview for our full review of John Wick: Chapter 4 which might just be our favorite yet. 

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:30 - John Wick: Chapter 4 Director Chad Stahelski Interview

00:41:28 - Shazam! Fury of The Gods’ Disappointing Box Office

00:56:36 - NATO Vice President Talks Theatrical Expectations In 2023 And Beyond

01:10:54 - John Wick: Chapter 4 Review

01:23:46 - Our Favorite Action Movie Set Piece

01:35:39 - Outro

Shazam! Fury of the Gods (starring Zachary Levi, Helen Mirren, and Rachel Zegler) hits theaters this weekend. Director David F. Sandberg returns to the show to discuss some behind-the-scenes moments from making the film. We chat about Henry Cavill’s planned cameo in the first film, how his horror movie roots can influence even a big-budget superhero movie, the casting of Rachel Zegler, and more. 

Also this week, we have to talk about the Oscars ceremony, one of the absolute best in recent memory. And, of course, we also have to announce this year’s Oscar Wager winner. 

Stick around to hear our full spoiler-free review of Shazam! Fury of the Gods, but be warned we do dip into a few spoilers before moving on to this week’s BlendGame. See the timestamps below if that is something you want to avoid. 

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:07:05 - Director David F. Sandberg Talks Shazam! Fury Of The Gods

00:25:04 - Oscar Ceremony Review & Wager Winner Announced

00:48:48 - Shazam! Fury Of The Gods Review

01:00:44 - Shazam! 2 Spoilers

01:05:50 - Our Favorite Helen Mirren Movies

01:11:52 - Outro

The Scream VI filmmakers return to talk spoilers! We dive into some of the film’s awesome easter eggs, where the character of Sam Carpenter (Melissa Barrera) is headed on her dark path, paying homage to Hayden Panettiere’s original “death� scene and more. 

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The filmmakers behind Scream VI, starring Jenna Ortega, Courteney Cox, and Melissa Barrera, join us to discuss the latest installment in the Scream franchise. , the trio that makes up Radio Silence, discuss bringing Ghostface to New York City, making a Scream movie without Neve Campbells Sydney Prescott, and more.

Also this week, we give our final predictions for who will take home the little golden statues at this year’s Academy Awards ceremony.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:53 - Radio Silence ‘Scream VI’ Interview

00:36:07 - 2023 Oscars Predictions

01:26:41 - ’65’ Review

01:32:06 - ‘Scream VI’ Review

01:47:33 - Outro

Filmmakers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the writers behind “A Quiet Place� join the show to discuss their new film 65, starring Adam Driver and Ariana Greenblatt. They discuss the challenge of differentiating their film from something as iconic as Jurassic Park, being inspired by the likes of Star Wars, Alfonso Cuaron, and more. We also discuss their upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s Boogeyman and its triumphant shift from a streaming release to now getting a full theatrical run this summer. 

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Michael B. Jordan makes his directorial debut with Creed III, the 9th movie in the Rocky franchise, starring Jonathan Majors and Tessa Thompson. Director Ryan Cooler set the bar incredibly high with the original Creed film, so we discuss whether or not Jordan was able to meet exceptions. Before we get to our Creed III review though we take a look at the box office results for Ant-Man 3, and chat about Marvel’s prospects at the box office moving forward, and whether Ant-Man will be considered a success. 

Stick around through the end of the show for this week’s BlendGame which includes our favorite moments from across the Rocky franchise’s long and storied history. 

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00:00:00 - intro

00:04:15 - Box Office Chat: ‘Ant-Man 3’ vs ‘Cocaine Bear’ vs March

00:24:01 - Marvel Tier List: ‘Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania’ 

00:32:41 - This Week In Movies

00:36:58 - ‘Creed III’ Review

00:52:43 - Our Favorite Rocky Moments

01:09:53 - Outro

Elizabeth Banks joins us to talk about directing her latest feature Cocaine Bear, starring Keri Russell, Alden Ehrenreich, and Ray Liotta. She dives into the process of finding a bear performer, working with the late Ray Liotta and what he brought to the set, influences from classics like Jurassic Park, and more.

Stick around through the show for our full review of the film as well as a discussion on the recently announced nominees of this year's Critics' Choice Super Awards.

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Timestamps (approx. only)

00:00:00 - intro

00:05:47 - Celebrating 250 Episodes

00:13:51 - Elizabeth Banks Interview

00:35:20 - Critics’ Choice Super Awards Nominations

00:51:29 - We Have A Ghost Review

00:55:23 - Cocaine Bear Review

01:09:47 - Our Favorite Elizabeth Banks Movies

01:20:19 - Outro

Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, starring Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lily, and Jonathan Majors, hits theaters this weekend. Sean, Kevin, and Gabe give their spoiler-free thoughts on Marvel’s first entry into Phase 5 discussing Kang The Conqueror’s debut, Kathryn Newton’s turn as Cassie Lang, and more. Stick around for our spoiler-filled segment, and see our timestamps below if you wish to avoid them. 

Also this week, we have to talk about the new trailer for The Flash. DC is getting more and more interesting these days, and The Flash is promising a very intriguing start to James Gunn’s plans for the future. 

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00:00:00 - intro

00:06:12 - The Flash Trailer Reactions

00:23:14 - Kevin Feige Talks Spider-Man 4 & President Harrison Ford

00:32:39 - This Week In Movies

00:35:43 - Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania Review

00:52:42 - Ant-Man Spoilers!

01:07:09 - Our Favorite Jonathan Majors Movies

01:16:52 - Outro

HBO's The Last of Us has blown us away. Cinematographer Eben Bolter, who shot episodes 3 through 5, joins us to discuss how he lobbied to adapt one of his favorite video games, working with Bella Ramsey on Episode 5's incredible final scene and constructing the incredible episode "Long, Long Time."

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Director Benjamin Caron joins ReelBlend to discuss his new film Sharper, starring Sebastian Stan, Julianne Moore, and Justice Smith. We also discuss his episodes of the Disney+ Star Wars series Andor. 

After this week's interview, we react to AMC Theatres' plans for new ticket prices based on seating preference.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:07:28 - Benjamin Caron Interview

00:44:44 - AMC Theatres Ticket Pricing Changes

01:13:29 - Dave Franco’s Somebody I Used To Know Review

01:17:24 - Sharper Review

01:20:48 - Our Favorite Movie Couples

01:37:55 - Outro

M. Night Shyamalan returns to discuss the making of his new film Knock at the Cabin, starring Dave Bautista, Rupert Grint, and Jonathan Groff. We talk about some of the creative reasons behind the film’s striking visuals, casting and working with young actors, whether or not he’s considered connecting his films into one universe, the actor he wants to work with again, and more. 

Stick around after the interview to hear our full, spoiler-free review of Knock at the Cabin as well as our reactions to DC Studios' new direction and slate of films under James Gunn and Peter Safran. 

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00:00:00 - Intro 

00:07:04 - M. Night Shyamalan Interview

00:26:58 - James Gunn’s DC Studios Slate Announced

00:51:29 - Knock at the Cabin Review

01:04:57 - Our Favorite M. Night Shyamalan Movie

01:22:19 - Outro

We still have a couple of months before the Oscars ceremony, but the nominations themselves are finally here. As per our yearly tradition, we take a look at the major categories to give our reactions to this year’s lineup. We also have to discuss several of the Academy’s notable snubs including the complete lack of nominations for Jordan Peele’s Nope. Of course, with such a great year of releases in 2022, there is plenty to be excited about for films like Everything Everywhere All At Once, Elvis, and more. 

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00:05:57 - Oscar Nominations Reactions

01:21:28 - Who We Want To Win Best Picture

01:32:40 - You People Review

01:37:52 - Infinity Pool Review

01:41:29 - Outro

Looking ahead to the rest of the year, we declare which films rank in our Top 5 Most Anticipated of the year. 2023 is shaping up to be a great year for film, so there will be plenty more exciting releases for us to dive into, but these are the ones that have us the most excited on face value alone. 

Also this week, we react to the Critics’ Choice Awards, and Kevin even shares some incredible stories from the ceremony floor itself. Stick around for our reviews and reactions to the movies of the week including Alice, Darling, Women Talking, and Missing. 

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00:00:00 - Intro 

00:06:16 - Critics’ Choice Awards Reactions

00:28:32 - Our Most Anticipated Movies Of 2023

01:11:20 - Alice, Darling Review

01:15:25 - Women Talking Review

01:19:06 - Missing Review

01:24:29 - Outro

Missing, a follow-up to the popular film Searching hits theaters this week, and we are joined by the film’s producers (and fan!) Natalie Qasabian, Sev Ohanian, and Aneesh Chaganty to discuss the making of the film. We talk about the difficulty of creating a film that’s constrained to a computer screen, hopes for more from the franchise moving forward, their reactions to Searching’s success, and more. 

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Tom Hanks returns to talk about his new film A Man Called Otto. If you tuned in for our first interview with Mr. Hanks, then you know this ended up being a delightful hang as we discussed films from throughout his career, the films he wants to be remembered for, how A Man Called Otto expresses themes of love, and more. We had a blast with this one, so we hope you enjoy it! 

Stick around through the interview for our reactions to the Golden Globes, including some of the major winners (and losers) that could have a big effect on the road to the Oscars. 

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00:00:00 - Intro 

00:05:05 - Tom Hanks Interview

00:48:48 - Golden Globes Reactions

01:15:27 - This Week In Movies

01:18:16 - A Man Called Otto Review

01:30:45 - Outro

It’s the end of another great year at the movies which means it’s time for us to reveal our favorite films of the year. On this week’s extended show, the guys break down their individual Top 10 Movies of 2022 lists which will determine ReelBlend’s overall Top 5 Movies of the year. 

What are your favorite movies released in 2022? Let us know in the comments or on social! 

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00:00:00 - Intro 

00:04:56 - Our Top 10 Movies Of 2022

01:56:23 - ReelBlend’s Top 5 Movies Of 2022

02:01:44 - Outro

Writer, director and patron saint of the ReelBlend podcast Damien Chazelle returns to discuss the making of his new film Babylon. We talk about serendipity on set and his “most beautiful� happy accident shot which didn’t make the final cut, showing movies to his kids, Babylon’s incredible ending and so much more. 

Stick around through the rest of the show for our full review of Babylon, and the other films releasing this week. 

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00:00:00 - Intro 

00:04:45 - Damien Chazelle Interview 

00:36:54 - This Week In Movies

00:39:12 - Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody Review

00:44:17 - The Pale Blue Eye Review

00:49:19 - Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Review

00:59:38 - The Whale Review 

01:08:37 - Babylon Review

01:21:32 - Our Favorite Damien Chazelle Movie

01:37:26 - Outro

This weekend, moviegoers return to the world of Pandora after more than a decade since the original, record-setting “Avatar� was released. Our review of “Avatar: The Way Of Water� is spoiler free, but feel free to stick around for our spoiler-filled section if you managed to make it out to a theater and see it. 

Also on this week’s show, we react to the official nominees for the Golden Globes which mark our first look at where the Awards season is headed. 

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00:00:00 - Intro 

00:03:34 - Golden Globe Nominations Reaction

00:27:51 - ‘Bardo: False Chronicle Of A Handful Of Truths’ Review

00:34:56 - More Awards Season Talk 

00:38:20 - ‘Avatar: The Way Of Water’ Review

00:54:17 - Spoiler Talk: ‘Avatar: The Way Of Water’

01:02:03 - Our Favorite James Cameron Movie

The legend himself Guillermo del Toro joins ReelBlend to talk about his new Netflix film Pinocchio. We talk about the stop-motion animation process, his decades-long friendship with James Cameron, and even some of the incredible work he did on Pacific Rim. 

This week has a number of releases hitting theaters and streaming, so stay tuned through our interview for our reviews! 

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Timestamps (approx. only)

00:00:00 - Intro 

00:03:27 - Guillermo del Toro Talks Pinocchio, James Cameron and More

00:42:08 - Spoiler Alert Review

00:46:47 - Empire of Light Review

00:50:00 - Emancipation Review

00:57:25 - Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio Review

01:06:06 - Our Favorite Ewan McGregor Movie

01:20:37 - Outro

The directing duo The Daniels, Daniel Kwan, and Daniel Scheinert, join the show following their big win at the Gotham Awards for their amazing film Everything Everywhere All At Once. We talk about their reactions to the win, the film’s surprising success, and more. They dive into their process of filmmaking, how they manage to pack so much into one “indie� film, and beg of you…don’t go looking for the rocks. 

Also this week, we review Andor, adding it to our Star Wars Tier List, as well as the new action holiday flick Violent Night. 

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00:00:00 - Intro 

00:04:51 - The Daniels Talk Everything Everywhere All At Once

00:43:11 - Glass Onion Wins Big In Theaters

00:56:51 - Disney+’s Andor Review & Star Wars Tier List

01:09:32 - This Week In Movies

01:13:45 - Violent Night Review

01:26:03 - Our Favorite Winter Movie

01:36:09 - Outro 

The holiday weekend is packed with releases from Steven Spielberg's The Fablemans, to Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery to J.D. Dillard's Devotion starring Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell. Director J.D. Dillard joins the show to discuss the making of the film, shooting with antique fighter planes, the film's incredible score, and more. 

Also joining the show this week is NATO's Vice President and Chief Communications Officer to chat about a new study on non-traditional content curation at your local movie theater. 

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