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How Stanley Kubrick Made A Big Contribution To 'Twister' | Director Interview
ReelBlend - July 10, 2024 11:30 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 352 ratings“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 ...
How 'A Quiet Place: Day One' Crafted Its Definitive Ending | Director Interview
ReelBlend - July 05, 2024 11:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 352 ratings"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 K...
Kevin Costner Interview | 'Horizon: An American Saga,' Early Career & More
ReelBlend - June 28, 2024 11:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 352 ratingsKevin 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 pro...
Peder Lindell
Thanks For Coming In - June 27, 2024 07:00 - 28 minutesPeder Lindell talks "Descendants: The Rise of Red", becoming a pilot, and that time his height made him lose a role! About Peder: American actor and overall thrill seeker Peder Lindell has had a stunning rise in the entertainment industry that has continued to collect momentum. This actor/aviator...
Austin Butler Just Has It | 'The Bikeriders' Director Interview w. Jeff Nichols
ReelBlend - June 21, 2024 11:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 352 ratingsAustin 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...
Ranking The Top 5 Bruce Willis Films
ReelBlend - June 14, 2024 11:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 352 ratingsOur 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 Bru...
Mike Markoff
Thanks For Coming In - June 13, 2024 07:00 - 45 minutesMike Markoff talks his new film "Hit Man", how traveling the world helped him find his voice, and the time he auditioned for Tommy Wiseau! About Mike: Mike Markoff is a classically trained actor that began his career in the Chicago theater scene as a child- where he studied at Second City and The...
This Iconic Line Fixed A Major Problem In 'Dazed And Confused' | Richard Linklater Interview
ReelBlend - June 07, 2024 11:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 352 ratingsRichard 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 ...
ReelBlend Redux | Quentin Tarantino Talks 'Pulp Fiction,' Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio & More
ReelBlend - May 31, 2024 11:30 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 352 ratingsThis 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...
George Miller Interview | 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' Stunts, Chris Hemsworth & More
ReelBlend - May 24, 2024 11:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 352 ratingsLegendary 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 ...
Hymnson Chan
Thanks For Coming In - May 23, 2024 15:11 - 46 minutesHymnson Chan talks his extensive stunt work, improvising with Larry David on "Curb Your Enthusiasm", and the time he threw himself in a wall during an audition! About Hymnson: Born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Hymnson Chan's journey began in a city known for its rugged beauty and diverse culture...
'Die Hard 2' Is The Best 'Die Hard' Sequel | Director Interview w. Renny Harlin
ReelBlend - May 17, 2024 11:30 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 352 ratingsDirector 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, hi...
The 'Big Fiasco' 'Dune 2's' Gladiator Sequence Caused On Set | Costume & Set Designer Interview
ReelBlend - May 15, 2024 11:30 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 352 ratingsDune: 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 respe...
How 'Dune: Part Two' Shot Its Final Scene | Editor & Cinematographer Interview
ReelBlend - May 10, 2024 11:30 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 352 ratingsDune’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 ...
Anne Hathaway Would Rather You Call Her Annie | 'The Idea Of You' w. Michael Showalter
ReelBlend - May 03, 2024 11:30 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 352 ratingsMichael 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. ReelBlen...
Zendaya Gives Her Best Performance Yet | 'Challengers' Review
ReelBlend - April 26, 2024 11:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 352 ratings“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, w...
How The Ballerina Vampire Film 'Abigail' Draws Inspiration From 'The Shining' | Director Interview
ReelBlend - April 19, 2024 11:30 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 352 ratingsThe 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 wh...
Alex Garland 'Civil War' Interview | A24 Taking Risks, '28 Years Later' Details & More
ReelBlend - April 12, 2024 11:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 352 ratingsAlex 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...
Gina Su
Thanks For Coming In - April 11, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutesGina Su talks the joy of dubbing, her film "Autopilot", and shares a shocking story from a workshop! About Gina: Gina just launched her sci-fi fantasy short "Autopilot." The film follows a lone pilot on a homebound space vessel who finds herself trapped in a waking nightmare when her holographic ...
What To Watch In Theaters This Summer | 2024 Summer Movie Preview
ReelBlend - April 05, 2024 11:30 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 352 ratingsWhat 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 S...
Could Tom Cruise Join The MonsterVerse? | 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' (feat. Adam Wingard)
ReelBlend - March 29, 2024 11:30 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 352 ratingsDirector 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 movi...
Loren Escandón
Thanks For Coming In - March 28, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutesLoren Escandón talks her new film "Shirley", working on the film "Give Me an A", and the time she almost booked a horror film! About Loren: Loren Escandón, an award-winning Afro-Latina actress and filmmaker, has made a significant impact in both the world of acting and directing. Hailing from Cal...
How Sydney Sweeney's 'Immaculate' Shot That Killer Ending | Director Michael Mohan Interview
ReelBlend - March 27, 2024 11:30 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 352 ratingsDirector 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 scene...
Old, Unused 'Ghostbusters' Footage Led To One Of 'Frozen Empires' Best Moments | Gil Kenan Interview
ReelBlend - March 22, 2024 11:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 352 ratingsWriter, 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...
'3 Body Problem' Interview | Spoiling 'Game Of Thrones,' Netflix's New Sci-Fi Epic & More
ReelBlend - March 20, 2024 11:30 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 352 ratingsGame 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, ...
Hans Zimmer Interview | Scoring "Dune: Part Two," John Williams, Christopher Nolan & More
ReelBlend - March 15, 2024 11:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 352 ratingsLegendary 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 N...
Ben Palacios
Thanks For Coming In - March 14, 2024 07:00 - 37 minutesBen Palacios talks playing Lyle in "Lyle Lyle Crocodile", his new show "Palm Royale", and the time he auditioned for "Magic Mike" on Broadway! About Ben: Born in Maryland, Ben eventually traveled around the east coast and eventually landed in Switzerland for high school. During hisfreshman year a...
Rebecca Ferguson Interview | 'Dune: Part Two,' Working With Denis Villeneuve & More
ReelBlend - March 08, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 352 ratingsRebecca 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...
Peter Farrelly Interview | Jim Carrey Stories, John Cena's Comedy & More
ReelBlend - March 06, 2024 12:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 352 ratingsOscar-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...
Denis Villeneuve Interview | 'Dune: Part Two,' Completing The Trilogy, & More
ReelBlend - March 01, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 352 ratingsFilmmaker 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 welco...