"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: Believer" and...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 282
“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 ReelBlend on YouT...
Oct 04, 2023•37 min
Writer/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 up ...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 281
Director 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 not the...
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 280
The 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 Anna K...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 279
The 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 mor...
Sep 08, 2023•58 min•Ep. 278
The 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 "Killers...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 277
Rosario 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 bit.ly/ree...
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 276
2023’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 from A2...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 275
The “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 leans into...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 274
Tom 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" fol...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 273
What 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've brou...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 272
Writer, 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 from Sean...
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 271
Christopher 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 feed fo...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 270
Patrick 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 this a...
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 269
It’s Indiana Jones week on ReelBlend! We take some time to look back at the entire franchise and create our official tier list ranking of each film. How would you grade our list? What does your list look like? Send in your list or drop it in the YouTube comments. With Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny hitting theaters this weekend, we also have to dive into our full, spoiler-free reviews of the film. Stick around to find out where it ends up on our official tier list, but it’s safe to say yo...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 268
Peter Sohn, Pixar animator and director of Elemental, talks with the ReelBlend boys about the history of Pixar Animation Studios, the icons that have walked through those doors, and of course, Pixar's 27th movie, Elemental. We also talk about our epic experience interviewing Harrison Ford for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, so tune in! ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at ReelBlend . ReelBlend on YouTube Be sure to subscribe to ReelBlend ...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 267
Andy and Barbara Muschietti, the brother/sister filmmaking team behind DC’s The Flash, speak with the ReelBlend boys about the revolutionary technology behind Ezra Miller playing duel roles, how Michael Keaton came on board the project, what to expect from the film’s deleted scenes and much, much more. We also get into reviews for Extraction 2 and tons of behind-the-scenes interview shenanigans. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at ReelBlend . R...
Jun 16, 2023•51 min
We’re rounding out our coverage of Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse with the directing team behind the film, Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, diving right into spoilers and moments from the making of. Stick around through the interview for our own spoiler-filled reactions to the film, including a debate on how it ends, what could come next with Beyond the Spider-Verse, and more. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at Ree...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 265
Sony's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is a groundbreaking achievement on a number of levels, and that includes the incredible and unique approach Daniel Pemberton and the team takes to weave the film's score throughout. We sat down with the composer to discuss his approach, what it's been like working on this film for the past 5 years, and what we might expect from the final chapter of the trilogy next year. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episode...
Jun 07, 2023•48 min
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Starring Shameik Moore, Hailee Seinfeld, and Oscar Isaac) is not just one of our favorite movies of the year, but, for some of us, one of our favorite films of all time. We sat down with the filmmaking duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller to discuss their process, building the story that bridges the first and third films in the trilogy, the prospects of Miles and friends finding themselves in a live-action world in Beyond the Spider-Verse, and more. Stay tuned thro...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 264
Director Rob Savage joins ReelBlend to discuss the making of his new film The Boogeyman, an adaptation of Stephen King's short story. He discusses working with young, talented actors, the Stephen King story he's excited to adapt next, changing from an R rating to PG-13 before shooting, 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...
May 26, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 263
Fast X , starring Vin Diesel, Jason Momoa, and Brie Larson, is finally hitting theaters this week. Director Louis Leterrier joins the show to discuss taking over production after Justin Lin left, being welcomed into the well-oiled Fast “family” machine, his excitement for working on Fast 11, and more. Stick around through the interview of your thoughts on the new trailer for Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One , as well as the new clip from Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny . Finall...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 262
Buckle up, we’re taking a look at the entire Fast and Furious franchise to give our ranking of each film on the official ReelBlend tier list ahead of the theatrical debut of Fast X (starring Vin Diesel, Jason Momoa, Charlize Theron). 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 i...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 261
James Gunn is sunsetting his time at Marvel Studios with “The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, and the rest of the cosmic gang. The final chapter in the Guardians’ story under James Gunn has been highly anticipated as a return to form for Marvel and the MCU. Jake, Sean, and Gabe have all screened the film and give their full, spoiler-free reviews. Stick around for our spoiler-filled segment which dives deeper into our thoughts on what works and w...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 260
Writer/director Nida Manzoor joins us to discuss her new film, one of our favorites of the year, Polite Society. Also this week, Sean is reporting live from CinemaCon in Las Vegas. He’s seen The Flash, footage from Indy 5 as well as Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse, and soon he’ll see more from Dune 2. He’s here with his reactions to footage and news from the convention that you won’t want to miss. Stick around for our reviews for this week’s theatrical releases. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for...
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 259
Director George Tillman Jr. joins the show to discuss his new biopic George Foreman The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World. He gets into the benefits of talking to George Foreman while making the film, his approach to filmmaking, 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/Reel...
Apr 26, 2023•29 min
Chris Evans and Ana de Armas star in the new action, rom-com Ghosted, now streaming on Apple TV+. Director Dexter Fletcher joins the show this week to talk about the actors’ natural chemistry, Ana de Armas taking on the role after Scarlett Johansson’s exit, Chris Evan’s natural comedic chops, and more. We also get his reaction to Taron Edgerton’s snub at the Oscars for Rocketman, and even an update on the status of Robert Downey Jr.’s Sherlock Holmes 3, which Fletcher was once set to direct. Als...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 258
Director Stephen Williams and writer Stefani Robinson join us to talk about their new film Chevalier, starring Kelvin Harrison Jr., Lucy Boynton, and Samara Weaving. 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 video form. Follow The Show ReelBlend - @ReelBlend Sean - @Sean...
Apr 19, 2023•26 min
Ben Schwartz and Chris McKay return to share behind-the-scenes stories from their new film ‘Renfield’ starring Nicolas Cage and Nicholas Hoult alongside Schwartz. We dive into some of the film’s incredible, and practical, special effects, Nicolas Cage’s performance and the impact he’s had throughout his career, and more. Be sure to stick around for our full review of the film as well. Also this week, Sean returns from Star Wars Celebration with plenty to share, including his thoughts on all the ...
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 257
