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 se...
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 256
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 y...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 255
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 Owne...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 254
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....
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 253
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. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at RedCircle . ReelBlend on YouTube Be sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube ( ReelBlend Podcast ) for full episodes of the show i...
Mar 15, 2023•24 min
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. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for an extra episode a ...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 252
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. ...
Mar 08, 2023•30 min
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 s...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 251
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. ReelBlend Premium S...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 250
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 an...
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 249
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." ReelBlend Premium Sign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium . ReelBlend on YouTube Be sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on You...
Feb 15, 2023•47 min
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. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium . ReelBlend on YouTube Be sure to subscribe to Ree...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 248
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 ...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 247
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 , Elv...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 246
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 we...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 245
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. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-...
Jan 18, 2023•33 min
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) ...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 244
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! ReelBlend Premium Sign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at RedCircle . Ree...
Dec 30, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 243
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. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly new...
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 242
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. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for an extra ep...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 241
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! ReelBlend Premium Sign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/ree...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 240
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 ne...
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 238
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 lo...
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 238
Rian Johnson joins the show to discuss his new film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery! We dive into his process for creating the murder mystery, what might come in future installments, his iconic Breaking Bad episodes, and more. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for an extra episode a week, 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 ...
Nov 23, 2022•34 min
The cinematic universe formerly known as the DCEU, now the DC Universe, has had a bumpy ride from the early days of Man of Steel , through the saga of the Snyder Cut and now on to Black Adam and beyond. On this week’s show, we return to the Tier List format to see how the films stack up against each other. Stick around through the tier list for our reviews of the important, and devastating new film She Said which chronicles the incredible work of two New York Times investigative journalists as t...
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 237
It’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever week here at ReelBlend. Before we dive into our thoughts, we take a look at audiences’ anticipation for the Marvel sequel to the project where we think the opening weekend box office will end up. We give our in-depth reviews in our spoiler-free section, so never fear. But if you’ve seen the film, stick around to hear our full, spoiler-filled thoughts on what transpires in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. We discuss the film’s approach to Chadwick Boseman’s pass...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 236
Anne Hathaway and Anthony Hopkins star in the new film Armageddon Time. On this week’s show, director James Grey dishes on the making of the film, with the addition of a delicious surprise. We also discuss the new trailer for Avatar: The Way Of Water, Black Adam’s box office performance, our review for Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, and our favorite Anthony Hopkins movie. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at RedCircle . R...
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 235
Ron Howard joins the show to talk about his new film Thirteen Lives, his career, and more. We sat down with Ron Howard at the SCAD Savannah Film festival, and the filmmaker opened up about films from across his career including Apollo 13 and its parallels to Thirteen Lives. Also this week, we react to news of James Gunn and Peter Safran being appointed co-chairmen and CEOs of DC Studios, overseeing DC’s film, TV, and animation projects. We also react to the previous weekend’s box office results,...
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 234
Actress Kaitlyn Dever joins the show to talk about her new film Ticket to Paradise, starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts. She describes the surreal feeling of working with the two legendary actors, how she’s still enjoying fan reactions to Booksmart and what she took away as an actor from working on that film. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at RedCircle . ReelBlend on YouTube Be sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on ...
Oct 26, 2022•22 min
Dwayne Johnson’s "Black Adam" is finally here. After over a decade of delays and development hell, DC’s antihero is hitting the big screen so has it been worth the wait? We give our reviews later in the show and stick around for our spoiler section where talk about [REDACTED] cameo in the post-credits scene. Also this week, writer and director Michael Dougherty joins us for an extremely special occasion. His cult classic horror flick "Trick ‘r Treat" is celebrating 15 years with its first-ever t...
Oct 21, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 233
