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389 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 342 ratingsWelcome to ReelBlend! Join Managing Editor Sean O'Connell (CinemaBlend) and Entertainment Reporters Kevin McCarthy (Fox 5 Washington DC) and Jake Hamilton (Fox 32 News Chicago) as they discuss the latest news, rumors, and movies to hit the big screen. Every week we'll bring you movie reviews, inside looks at the news of the week, stories from the set, and interviews with your favorite filmmakers. Enjoy!
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Alex Garland 'Civil War' Interview | A24 Taking Risks, '28 Years Later' Details & More
April 12, 2024 11:30 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBAlex 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 ...
What To Watch In Theaters This Summer | 2024 Summer Movie Preview
April 05, 2024 11:30 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBWhat 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 Álvarez appears to be returning a beloved franchise to its roots with “Alien: Romulus,” and “Twisters”…enough said. Which f...
Could Tom Cruise Join The MonsterVerse? | 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' (feat. Adam Wingard)
March 29, 2024 11:30 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBDirector 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. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Se...
How Sydney Sweeney's 'Immaculate' Shot That Killer Ending | Director Michael Mohan Interview
March 27, 2024 11:30 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBDirector 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. ...
Old, Unused 'Ghostbusters' Footage Led To One Of 'Frozen Empires' Best Moments | Gil Kenan Interview
March 22, 2024 11:30 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBWriter, 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. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newslet...
'3 Body Problem' Interview | Spoiling 'Game Of Thrones,' Netflix's New Sci-Fi Epic & More
March 20, 2024 11:30 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBGame 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. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium. ReelBlend on YouTube Be sure to...
Hans Zimmer Interview | Scoring "Dune: Part Two," John Williams, Christopher Nolan & More
March 15, 2024 11:30 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBLegendary 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. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newslette...
Rebecca Ferguson Interview | 'Dune: Part Two,' Working With Denis Villeneuve & More
March 08, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBRebecca 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! ReelBlend Premium ...
Peter Farrelly Interview | Jim Carrey Stories, John Cena's Comedy & More
March 06, 2024 12:30 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBOscar-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 Tw...
Denis Villeneuve Interview | 'Dune: Part Two,' Completing The Trilogy, & More
March 01, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBFilmmaker 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...
Shooting A Masterpiece | Cinematographer Greig Fraser On Making 'Dune: Part Two'
February 28, 2024 12:30 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBOscar-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. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at...
The Unique Way ‘The Zone Of Interest’ Captures Its Sense Of Recency | Jonathan Glazer Interview
February 23, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBOscar-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 througho...
Dakota Johnson, Aunt May & More | Talking 'Madame Web' With Director S.J. Clarkson
February 16, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 89.7 MB‘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! ReelBlend Premiu...
'Bob Marley: One Love' Interview | Director Reinaldo Marcus Green On Marley's Obsessive Hard Work
February 14, 2024 12:30 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBBob 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. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free ep...
Portraying An Icon | Kingsley Ben-Adir Talks 'Bob Marley: One Love'
February 09, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBKingsley 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 ...
'A Movie Is No Better Than Its Smallest Part' | A Storied Hollywood Career (feat. Ed Zwick)
February 07, 2024 12:30 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBDirector 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 ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episode...
'And I Just Punched Him' | Director Matthew Vaughn Talks Henry Cavill For Bond, 'Argylle' & More
February 02, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBDirector 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”...
The Oscars Aren't A Competition
January 26, 2024 12:30 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBThe 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 o...
'Go Back To Your First Heart' - Director Celine Song On The Making Of 'Past Lives'
January 19, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBThis 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...
Dan Levy Interview | On Directing, 'Schitt's Creek,' 'Good Grief' & More
January 17, 2024 12:30 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBDan 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. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium. ReelBlend on YouTube Be sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBlendPodcas...
Jake Johnson Interview | Following The Funny, Spider-Verse 3, & His Debut Feature Film
January 12, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBJake 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 b...
The Most Anticipated Movies Of 2024
January 05, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 71.8 MB2024 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? ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium. ReelBlend on YouTube Be sure to subscribe to Reel...
Top 10 Movies Of 2023
December 22, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 103 MB2023 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 indi...
'Wonka' Review | Timothée Chalamet Brings Light And Whimsey To Willy Wonka
December 15, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBWe 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 o...
Emma Stone & Yorgos Lanthimos Interview | 'Poor Things'
December 08, 2023 12:30 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBThis week, we are joined by Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos to discuss their newest film, Poor Things! ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium. ReelBlend on YouTube Be sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBlendPodcast) for full episodes of the show in video form. Follow The Show ReelBlend - @ReelBlend Sean - @Sean_OConnell Jake - @JakesTakes Kevin - @KevinMcCarthyTV Gabe - @gabeKovacs Ti...
What It's Like To Geek Out With Barack Obama | Sam Esmail 'Leave The World Behind' Interview
December 06, 2023 12:30 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBWriter/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! ReelBlend Premi...
Alexander Payne Interview | Reuniting With Paul Giamatti, 'Sideways' Anniversary Plans & More
December 01, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 70 MBWriter/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. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium. ReelBle...
Joaquin Phoenix Interview | Being Terrified On 'Gladiator,' Napoleon's 'Best Friend' Hat & More
November 24, 2023 12:30 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBWe 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. ReelBlend Premium Sig...
Ridley Scott Interview | Stanley Kubrick Stories, Reuniting With Joaquin Phoenix & More
November 22, 2023 12:30 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBThe 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 h...
Eli Roth 'Thanksgiving' Interview | Tarantino, Returning To Horror & More
November 17, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBDirector 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! ReelBlend Premium Sign up ...
Francis Lawrence Interview | 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes'
November 15, 2023 12:30 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBDirector 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. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium. ReelBlend on YouTube Be sure to subscribe to...
Is Netflix's Release Model Hurting Its Movies?
November 03, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBWith 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 Wizar...
'Oppenheimer' Interview | Cinematographer Hoyte Van Hoytema Talks Working With Christopher Nolan
October 27, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBCinematographer 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.” ...
'Killers of the Flower Moon' Review | Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio & Lily Gladstone Are Perfect
October 20, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBMartin 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 ye...
Gareth Edwards 'The Creator' Interview | Candid Box Office Reaction, Sci-Fi Influences & More
October 13, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBDirector 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 i...
Time Travel Slasher 'Totally Killer' With Director Nahnatchka Khan
October 06, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB"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: Believe...
'No One Will Save You' Spoilers With Director Brian Duffield
October 04, 2023 11:30 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB“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. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium. ReelBlend on YouTube Be sure to subscribe to ReelBlen...
John Carney Interview | The Best Movie Needle Drops & Finding Purpose In Filmmaking
September 29, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBWriter/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.” ReelBlend Premium Sign...
Robert Rodriguez Interview | Making Films With Family & Being Inspired By The Next Generation
September 22, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBDirector 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 n...
'Dumb Money' Interview: Talking GameStop Scandal, Pete Davidson Improv With Craig Gillespie
September 15, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBThe 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 ...
It's Way Too Early To Talk About The Oscars...
September 08, 2023 11:30 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBThe 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...
Denzel Washington's 5 Best Acting Roles
September 01, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBThe 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 "K...
'Ahsoka' Review | Star Wars Series Off To A Slow Start
August 25, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBRosario 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. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bi...
2023 Fall Movie Preview | 'Dune Part Two,' 'Rebel Moon' & More
August 18, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 71 MB2023’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...
'Oppenheimer' | Will Christopher Nolan Cross $1 Billion?
August 11, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 63 MBThe “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 lean...
Is 'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning' A Failure?
August 04, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBTom 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"...
Barbie, Oppenheimer & More | Top 5 Movies Of 2023 (So Far)
July 28, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 68 MBWhat 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'v...
'Barbie' Interview | Greta Gerwig Talks Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling & More
July 21, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBWriter, 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. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter ...
Christopher Nolan Interview | Retirement, 'Oppenheimer,' Ridley Scott Stories & More
July 14, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBChristopher 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 f...
Patrick Wilson On Returning To The 'Insidious' Franchise For His Directorial Debut
July 07, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBPatrick 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 ...