It's bittersweet, but we are saying goodbye this week and ending the same way we started: breaking down our predictions for this year's Oscars Ceremony. Stick around after for a celebration of all things ReelBlend while we reminisce about many of our most cherished memories on and off the show. Thank you to everyone who has hung out with us for any number of discussions, debates, and of course interviews over the last several years. It's been the ride of a lifetime, and we couldn't have done any...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 340
We’re reviewing “The Monkey,” the new Stephen King adaptation from director Osgood Perkins, and answering your questions in the return of the Mailbag! 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 - @Ke...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 339
On this week’s show, Sean is joined by Jeff Trammell, the Showrunner and Head Writer of the new Disney+ animated series “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.” Jeff dives right in, discussing his approach to creating a “familiar but different" Spider-Man, already beginning work on Season 3, Colman Domingo as Norman Osborn and more. Stick around after the interview for Sean’s thoughts on the series’ first season, so far, our reviews of “Captain America: Brave New World” and how “Anora” has start...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 338
The time has come for ReelBlend’s annual movie “Fantasy Draft” where we try to outdo each other predicting the highest-rated movies (according to Rotten Tomatoes) set for the 2025 release schedule. Timothée Chalamet may return for another awards race with director Josh Sadie’s “Marty Supreme,” James Gunn is making his DCU debut with “Superman,” Bong Joon-ho is blessing us with another brain-melting ride with “Mickey 17” and so much more for us to consider. Which 2025 release do you think will be...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 337
Jack Quaid, Sophie Thatcher and director Drew Hancock join the show to discuss the making of their new film Companion. Jack Quaid talks about filming some truly bizarre scenes from The Boys to Scream to Companion. We chat about trailers, working with Christopher Nolan on Oppenheimer, Sophie Thatcher seeing Iris' theme in the movie and more. We'll be back next week with our official 2025 fantasy movie draft, but for now, go see Companion! ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from ...
Jan 31, 2025•25 min
With the Academy revealing this year’s Oscar nominees, we decided to look back at the Best Picture Winners from the past 25 years and debate which is the best of the best. From Ridley Scott’s "Gladiator" to Christopher Nolan’s "Oppenheimer," the first quarter of this century has plenty of heavy hitters to consider so join us as we take on our latest bracket challenge. Also this week, Sean renews his opinion on Robert Egger’s "Nosferatu" after a second viewing and Jake gives us his thoughts on St...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 336
Today, we welcome the director of one of our favorite films of the year, “September 5.” Tim Fehlbaum walks us through his process on set, recreating the reality of the film’s true story, the brilliance of Steven Spielberg and more. After our interview, we review Leigh Whannell’s latest monster flick, “Wolf Man” and play an IMDB game! 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 ReelB...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 335
We are back! 2025 is here, and the ReelBlend boys are back together for their first episode of the year. Today, we look ahead to the 2025 movie schedule and pick our the top 5 films we are most excited to see and why. Also, this week, we play our annual game of This or That: Top 10s Edition where we look back at our previous Top 10s and pit them against each other. We are so glad to be back and can’t wait to share what we have planned for 2025. In the meantime, reach out and let us know which fi...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 334
Filmmaker Halina Reijn returns! The writer-director joins us to discuss the making of her new film "Babygirl" starring Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, and Antonio Banderas. She shares how her original A24 hit "Bodies Bodies Bodies" opened doors for her as a filmmaker in America, how Nicole Kidman played an integral role in securing music rights for a pivotal scene in the film, the magnificence of Antonio Banderas, and more. This is officially our last interview in 2024. We'll be taking next wee...
Dec 27, 2024•33 min
Willem Dafoe and Bill Skarsgård join us for an exclusive interview about the making of their film "Nosferatu," directed by Robert Eggers. 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 ...
Dec 23, 2024•34 min
2024 is coming to a close, which means it’s time for us to look back at another incredible year of movies and rank our 10 favorites. From Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” to Coralie Fargeat’s “The Substance” and Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist,” it has been a banner year. In today’s episode, each host will reveal their personal top 10 favorite films of the year, all adding up to ReelBlend’s official top 5. This is our last full episode of the year, but stay tuned. Next week, we have two more gr...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 333
Sony's "Kraven The Hunter" is finally hitting theaters this weekend, and director J.C. Chandor joins us to discuss creating an R-rated superhero origin story, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and his passion for the source material. 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 ReelB...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 332
Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult joined the show to discuss the making of their new film "The Order," which is now playing in select theaters. Jude Law shares his tried and true plan for shaking off a character after production, the two gush about each other's filmography and Nicholas Hoult keeps his lips sealed on what to expect from his turn as Lex Luthor in James Gunn's DCU. After our interview, we discuss our thoughts on "The Order," Luca Guadagnino's new film "Queer" starring Daniel Craig and wh...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 331
Director Jon M. Chu joins us to discuss his hit musical "Wicked," starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. He chats about editing "Wicked: Part Two," the incredible attention to detail in Cynthia Erivo's iconic hat, putting together Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth's surprise cameos, getting feedback from Steven Spielberg, and more. You can see Wicked in theaters now. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium . ReelBlend on...
Dec 04, 2024•36 min
The filmmaking duo Peter and Bobby Farrelly are here to discuss the making of their new film Dear Santa starring Jack Black! The comedy legends share stories from the making of their iconic films such as "Dumb and Dumber" and "There's Something About Mary." Peter Farrelly tells us why his Best Picture-winning film Green Book was the easiest film he's ever made compared to comedy, how the brothers decided who would get directing credit for "Dumb and Dumber," their parents visiting the set during ...
Nov 29, 2024•34 min
We are honored to welcome actor Giovanni Ribisi to the show, and he's joining us to discuss his incredible cinematography in "Strange Darling." If you've been listening to the show this year, you know how much we loved '"Strange Darling," one of our favorite movies of the year. This conversation does get into spoilers for "Strange Darling," so be warned. However, we cover a range of projects from Giovanni Ribisi's filmography including Steven Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan," Kevin Costner's "H...
Nov 27, 2024•33 min
John David Washington returns to geek out about his favorite films, discuss his journey going from the NFL to Hollywood, and share stories from the making of Tenet and his new film "The Piano Lesson," directed by Malcolm Washington. After our interview, stick around for our thoughts on "The Piano Lesson," and our reviews of this week's huge theatrical releases, "Gladiator II" and "Wicked." ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpre...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 330
We are so excited to welcome Alison Schapker, showrunner of HBO's new series "Dune: Prophecy," to the show to discuss bringing the 'Dune' to TV. We chat about some of the season's central mysteries that are beginning to unfold following the premiere episode, capturing the same visual styling of Denis Villeneuve's cinematic universe, putting their own stamp on the music of the "Dune" world and more. Alison Schapker also shares her incredible origin story in the entertainment industry, detailing t...
Nov 20, 2024•35 min
30 years after “Forest Gump,” Tom Hanks and Robin Wright reunite with filmmaker Robert Zemeckis for “Here.” Last week, we were joined by Tom Hanks to discuss the making of “Here,” and his broader career. This week, director Robert Zemeckis takes a turn on ReelBlend to discuss the same. From the themes of “Here” connecting as far back in his career as “Back To The Future,” to how he created that mind-boggling mirror shot in “Contact,” we cover a wide range of the icon's filmography. Stick around ...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 329
Tom Hanks returns to the show! Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, and Robert Zemeckis are back together for their new film "Here." He walks us through some of the iconic scores his films have been part of including "Apollo 13's" launch sequence bringing him to tears. He shares the story behind a "Forrest Gump" sequel that never happened and even having doubts about "Gump" while filming. Stick around after the interview for our reviews of "Here," and Sean's breakdown of his coverage at the SCAD Savannah Fi...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 328
Oscar-winning director Edward Berger joins ReelBlend to discuss the making of his new film "Conclave," starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, and Isabella Rossellini. He shares his creative process with core collaborators like his editor, composer, and costume designer, whether or not the Vatican allowed them to shoot on the premises, Francis Ford Coppola, and more. After the interview, stick around for our "Conclave" and "Venom: The Last Dance" reviews, including spoiler-filled sections for eac...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 327
Andrew Garfield and director John Crowley join the show to discuss the making of their new film "We Live In Time," in which Andrew stars alongside Florence Pugh. They get into their collaborative process, how their own films have affected their real lives, creating space on set for strong performances and more. We couldn't have a Spider-Man on the show without at least asking one of our burning questions. Andrew Garfield was generous enough to share a look back at shooting Gwen Stacy's death in ...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 326
Freddy Krueger and Nancy Thompson themselves, Robert Englund and Heather Langenkamp, join the show to discuss A Nightmare On Elm Street 40 years later. We discuss the amazing work of Wes Craven and how he was as a collaborator, Englund’s ultimate Freddy theory, Nightmare sequels, Drew Barrymore in Scream 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 ( Yo...
Oct 16, 2024•24 min
This week, ReelBlend is joined by Oscar-nominated cinematographer Lawrence Sher to discuss his incredible work on "Joker: Folie à Deux," starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. He shares the story of the viral shot from the trailer that they ended up getting on the first try, we go behind the scenes of moments in films from across his career, discuss shooting comedies like dramas and more. After our interview, we review Terrifier 3," and play a new game! ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 327
Filmmakers Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedguin join ReelBlend to discuss the making of their new documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. 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 - @KevinMcC...
Oct 09, 2024•25 min
We are honored to welcome Francis Ford Coppola on the show to discuss his work, from “The Godfather” to his new film “Megalopolis,” starring Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito and Nathalie Emmanuel. The legend shared a few incredible stories from his early masterpieces including a minor change to “The Godfather Part II” that saved it for audiences, “Apocalypse Now” being denied by the studio system, inspiring young filmmakers, Quentin Tarantino and more. After the interview, Jake and Gabe dive into...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Kevin Smith returns to ReelBlend to discuss the making of "The 4:30 Movie." 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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircl...
Oct 02, 2024•36 min
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 ...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 323
"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 Chuc...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 322
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: ...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 321
