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This Iconic Line Fixed A Major Problem In 'Dazed And Confused' | Richard Linklater Interview
ReelBlend - June 07, 2024 11:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 342 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 ★★★★★ - 342 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 ★★★★★ - 342 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 ...
'Die Hard 2' Is The Best 'Die Hard' Sequel | Director Interview w. Renny Harlin
ReelBlend - May 17, 2024 11:30 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 342 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 ★★★★★ - 342 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 ★★★★★ - 342 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 ★★★★★ - 342 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 ★★★★★ - 342 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 ★★★★★ - 342 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 ★★★★★ - 342 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...
What To Watch In Theaters This Summer | 2024 Summer Movie Preview
ReelBlend - April 05, 2024 11:30 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 342 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 ★★★★★ - 342 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...
How Sydney Sweeney's 'Immaculate' Shot That Killer Ending | Director Michael Mohan Interview
ReelBlend - March 27, 2024 11:30 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 342 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 ★★★★★ - 342 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 ★★★★★ - 342 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 ★★★★★ - 342 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...
Rebecca Ferguson Interview | 'Dune: Part Two,' Working With Denis Villeneuve & More
ReelBlend - March 08, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 342 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 ★★★★★ - 342 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 ★★★★★ - 342 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...
Shooting A Masterpiece | Cinematographer Greig Fraser On Making 'Dune: Part Two'
ReelBlend - February 28, 2024 12:30 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 342 ratingsOscar-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 sc...
The Unique Way ‘The Zone Of Interest’ Captures Its Sense Of Recency | Jonathan Glazer Interview
ReelBlend - February 23, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 342 ratingsOscar-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 th...
Dakota Johnson, Aunt May & More | Talking 'Madame Web' With Director S.J. Clarkson
ReelBlend - February 16, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 342 ratings‘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 dow...
'Bob Marley: One Love' Interview | Director Reinaldo Marcus Green On Marley's Obsessive Hard Work
ReelBlend - February 14, 2024 12:30 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 342 ratingsBob 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 wi...
Portraying An Icon | Kingsley Ben-Adir Talks 'Bob Marley: One Love'
ReelBlend - February 09, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 342 ratingsKingsley 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...
'A Movie Is No Better Than Its Smallest Part' | A Storied Hollywood Career (feat. Ed Zwick)
ReelBlend - February 07, 2024 12:30 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 342 ratingsDirector 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.o...
'And I Just Punched Him' | Director Matthew Vaughn Talks Henry Cavill For Bond, 'Argylle' & More
ReelBlend - February 02, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 342 ratingsDirector 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 Jame...
The Oscars Aren't A Competition
ReelBlend - January 26, 2024 12:30 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 342 ratingsThe 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’v...
'Go Back To Your First Heart' - Director Celine Song On The Making Of 'Past Lives'
ReelBlend - January 19, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 342 ratingsThis 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 brea...
Dan Levy Interview | On Directing, 'Schitt's Creek,' 'Good Grief' & More
ReelBlend - January 17, 2024 12:30 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 342 ratingsDan 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 ...
Jake Johnson Interview | Following The Funny, Spider-Verse 3, & His Debut Feature Film
ReelBlend - January 12, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 342 ratingsJake 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...
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