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ReelBlendDirector Ti West Talks 'X' & 'Moon Knight' ReactionsWriter/Director Ti West joins the show to discuss his new film, a fantastic love letter to moviemaking, X (starring Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega, Brittany Snow). He breaks down some of the motivations and ideas behind many of the film’s incredible shots, Mia Goth playing two roles, some light expectations for the prequel Pearl and more. Marvel’s Moon Knight series has finally made its debut on Disney+ and CinemaBlend Senior Content Producer Law Sharma joins us to dive into Episode 1, the connections and deviations from the comic, Oscar Isaac's performance, and more. Be sure to go ch...2022-04-011h 36
ReelBlendDirector Ruben Fleischer Talks 'Uncharted' Starring Tom HollandDirector Ruben Fleischer joins the show to discuss the making of Uncharted starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg. He shares details about shooting some of the film’s massive action scenes, working with the legend Chung-hoon Chung, being hugely inspired as a filmmaker by Raiders of the Lost Ark, and more. As is tradition, the Super Bowl provided a number of trailers for us film nerds to dig into so we take some time to discuss our reactions to the “Big Game” spots for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Jordan Peele’s Nope, and our first loo...2022-02-181h 42
ReelBlendSteve-O Talks 'Jackass Forever'Steve-O joins the show for the release of “Jackass Forever.” He dives into some of his early days of homemade stunt videos, his new comedy tour featuring stunts too crazy for “Jackass,” collaborating with Spike Jonze, and more. Later this week, Roland Emmerich will be joining the show to talk “Moonfall” so stay tuned! ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at cinemablend.com/reelblendpremium.ReelBlend on YouTubeBe sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBlendPodcast...2022-02-0238 min
ReelBlendMarvel Tier List: Phases 1 & 2It's episode 200 of ReelBlend! On this very special milestone, we bring you a very special show. Sean O'Connell, Jake Hamilton, and Kevin McCarthy are forced to work together to rank Phases 1 and 2 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.List Results: imgur.com/a/ejs10KuStick around as we celebrate Episode 200 with a look back at your favorite moments from the show.ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium.ReelBlend on YouTubeBe...2022-01-281h 24
ReelBlendWes Craven Easter Eggs, Major Deaths And More 'Scream' Spoilers With Radio SilenceTyler Gillet, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, and Chad Villella, the collective who make up Radio Silence, return to dive right into spoilers for Scream! They share some of the incredible Wes Craven Easter eggs hidden throughout, discuss killing off major characters, and even their hopes to return to the franchise. Also this week, we react to the trailer for Marvel’s Moon Knight starring Oscar Isaac, as well as the title reveal for Amazon’s new Prime Video original series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Next week, we are celebrating the releas...2022-01-211h 23
ReelBlendTalking 'Scream' With Radio Silence & Our Most Anticipated Movies Of 2022Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, and their producing partner Chad Villella join the show to discuss taking on the hefty task of reviving the Scream franchise, bringing back the original cast, reading the script for the first time, some of their favorite Scream moments and more. Stick around for our spoiler-free reviews of the film later in the show! We also breakdown our Top 5 Most Anticipated Movies of 2022. There’s a lot heading to theaters and streaming this year, and you might be surprised what makes the top of our lists. ReelBlend PremiumSi...2022-01-141h 55
ReelBlendSimon Kinberg Talks 'The 355' & Our Top 10 Movies of 2021Writer/Director Simon Kinberg joins the show to discuss his new film The 355 starring Jessica Chastain, Lupita Nyong’o, Sebastian Stan, Diane Kruger, and Penélope Cruz. He talks about working with an ensemble cast, camaraderie on set, and making Mr. and Mrs. Smith while still in college.This week also includes our Top 10 lists for 2021 and will reveal our Top 5 movies of the year as a show. These conversations are always so much fun as we get to look back at the year, and celebrate a few of our favorites. What are your top 10 movies of the...2022-01-071h 53
ReelBlendOliver Stone Talks 'JFK' 30th AnniversaryLegendary filmmaker Oliver Stone joins ReelBlend to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the release of JFK, starring Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman, Jack Lemmon and more. We chat about the process of editing the massive film, the many tribulations that the project was met with during production through its release, and how it was eventually received. The film earned a number of Oscar nominations and took home a few wins, including a stellar box office haul of over $200 million. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free e...2021-12-2931 min
ReelBlend'The Matrix Resurrections' & 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' SpoilersSpider-Man: No Way Home took the box office by storm last weekend, and we are finally here with our spoiler-filled thoughts, reactions, and review. We discuss some of our favorite plot points, the multitude of surprises throughout, the mid and post-credits scenes, and what we think could come next. Stick around as we have a ton of films hitting theaters and streaming for the Christmas weekend including the return of Keanu Reeves as Neo in The Matrix Resurrections. Sean's Hawkeye Reaction Series: youtu.be/2maFhQ9XU0AReelBlend PremiumSign up for a...2021-12-241h 15
ReelBlendRidley Scott Talks 'House Of Gucci' And His CareerSir Ridley Scott, yes you read that correctly, joins the show to primarily discuss his work on House of Gucci, but we dip into aspects of filmmaking from all over his filmography, including this year’s The Last Duel. He talks about embracing stress, how he manages to work on two or more films at once, collaborating with his ensemble casts, camera operating on Alien, extended cuts of House of Gucci, and The Last Duel which we can look forward to, and more. Stick around for our reactions to a number of new films hitting thea...2021-11-261h 29
ReelBlendTalking 'Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City' With Director Johannes RobertsWriter/Director Johannes Roberts stopped by ReelBlend to chat about his new film Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, starring Kaya Scodelario and Robbie Amell. His passion and love for the source material are not only apparent in the film itself but throughout this interview. We discuss the access he had to the actual building and set designs of the original game, pushing to bring as much from the source material into the film, working through tough conditions during production, and more. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter f...2021-11-2430 min
ReelBlend'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' With Jason & Ivan ReitmanJason and Ivan Reitman join ReelBlend for the release of Ghostbusters: Afterlife, starring Paul Rudd, Mckenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard and Carrie Coon. Ivan shares some wonderful stories from behind the scenes of the original 1985 Ghostbusters, his reaction to Jason’s story for Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and how he had to cut a scene from the original featuring his own family. Jason discusses working with his team to create an authentic Ghostbusters feel to the film, how they captured the magic of the original using a mix of modern effects and tricks used even in 1985 and more. Stick around to...2021-11-191h 59
ReelBlendDirector Reinaldo Marcus Green Talks Will Smith In 'King Richard'Director Reinaldo Marcus Green joins the show to chat about King Richard, starring Will Smith as Richard Williams, father, and coach to Venus and Serena Williams. He discusses collaborating with the great Robert Elswit, Will Smith’s incredible performance, the technical challenges of shooting tennis, and more. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at cinemablend.com/reelblendpremium.ReelBlend on YouTubeBe sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBlendPodcast) for full episodes of the show in video form...2021-11-1734 min
ReelBlendKenneth Branagh Returns To Talk ‘Belfast' Starring Jamie Dornan And Caitriona BalfeFilmmaker Kenneth Branagh joins the show to chat about one of our favorite movies of the year, Belfast, starring Jamie Dornan, Caitriona Balfe, and Judi Dench. This film has immediately jumped to the top of our lists for this season’s race to the Academy Awards. Branagh talks with us about his lens choices, a very intimate moment of reading the script to Dame Judi Dench for the first time, and the film’s connection to his childhood and family. Stick around for our reviews on Rebecca Hall’s directorial debut Passing, Sean’s thoughts on Red Notice (s...2021-11-121h 05
ReelBlendComposer Hans Zimmer Talks 'Dune,' 'Man of Steel' & MoreComposer Hans Zimmer joins ReelBlend to chat Dune! We cover topics from across his career including The Lion King, Man of Steel, Interstellar, and more. He talks about breaking the news to Christopher Nolan that he wouldn’t be joining him on Tenet, what it’s like to show a director his music for the first time, and even a few times that didn’t go so well. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at cinemablend.com/reelblendpremium.ReelBlend on YouTubeB...2021-11-1049 min
ReelBlendMarvel’s 'Eternals' Review & Director Scott Cooper Talks 'Antlers'Director Scott Cooper joins the show to discuss his first horror film, Antlers, starring Keri Russell and Jesse Plemons. We get into the design of his creature and collaborating with a master like Guillermo del Toro, his grounded approach to storytelling, shooting on digital cameras for the first time, and more. Marvel’s Eternals is finally hitting theaters this weekend. Stick around through the show to hear our spoiler-free review of the film, as well as a spoiler-filled section on the film’s larger implications for MCU as a whole. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for...2021-11-051h 38
ReelBlend'Last Night In Soho' With Edgar Wright & Krysty Wilson-CairnsDirector Edgar Wright and Writer Krysty Wilson-Cairns joins the show to discuss designing the narrative of their new film Last Night In Soho. They dive into the process of shooting many of the film’s effects practically, choosing era-specific music for the soundtrack, Krysty’s unmade pitch for a Portal adaptation, Anya Taylor-Joy’s terrific talent and more. Stick around for our review of Last Night in Soho later in the show, alongside our reviews for Scott Cooper’s Antlers, and Army of Thieves from producer Zack Snyder. We also discuss Dune getting a sequel, and Disney Pixar’s L...2021-10-291h 41
ReelBlend'Dune' Director Denis Villeneuve Talks Sandworms And IMAX ScreensDune (starring Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Zendaya) is finally here. Director Denis Villeneuve joins us to discuss his new, star-studded sci-fi epic, shooting on IMAX, making the film to please his twelve-year-old self, scenes that he’d love to show Frank Herbert, the brilliance of Roger Deakins, and his work on Blade Runner 2049 and so much more. On this week’s show, we have both spoiler-free and spoiler-filled reviews of the show. Note the timestamps below to be sure not to spoil yourself. But really just go watch Dune and come hang out with us whi...2021-10-221h 31
ReelBlend'Halloween Kills' With Director David Gordon GreenHalloween Kills, the middle chapter of Michael Myers' new trilogy, hits theaters and streaming this weekend. Director David Gordon Green joins the show to talk about working with such a beloved horror franchise, working closely with John Carpenter himself, and how the third film is set to jump forward in time. We also preview some of what is expected to drop at DC’s FanDome event this weekend, and what we hope to see. Stick around for our in-depth reviews of The Last Duel (starring Jodie Comer, Ben Affleck, and Matt Damon) and Halloween Kills (starring Jamie Lee...2021-10-151h 37
ReelBlendDaniel Craig’s 'No Time To Die' With Director Cary Joji FukunagaDaniel Craig says farewell to James Bond this weekend with the release of No Time To Die, his fifth turn in a fifteen-year run. Acclaimed director Cary Joji Fukunaga joins the show to chat about sending off Craig’s iteration, shooting on IMAX cameras, designing the opening credits, practical effects and more. It’s an all-out James Bond episode this week as CinemaBlend Sr. Movie Contributor, and 007 expert, Mike Reyes joins in for a review of the epic conclusion. You can find Mike’s work on CinemaBlend, and send him some love from all the Blenders on Twitter...2021-10-081h 40
ReelBlendPalme d’Or Winner Julia Ducournau Talks 'Titane'Winner of the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, writer/director Julia Ducournau talks about the making of her latest film, Titane. She explains how her films are not hard to watch, but rather hard to feel, the technical challenges of shooting a massive “oner” on the first day of shooting, she goes into tremendous detail on her process and intentions behind the film and more. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at cinemablend.com/reelblendpremium.ReelBlend on YouTub...2021-10-0645 min
ReelBlendTom Hardy's 'Venom 2' With Director Andy SerkisAndy Serkis joins the show to discuss Venom: Let There Be Carnage starring Tom Hardy, Woody Harrelson and Michelle Williams. We chat about the film’s lean runtime, stepping into the director chair for the sequel of an established franchise, working with Marvel and some wonderful Lord of the Rings memories. Also on this week’s show, Paul Thomas Anderson dropped a trailer for Licorice Pizza, and we review a number of films hitting theaters/streamers this week including The Many Saints of Newark, Titane, The Guilty, and Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Episode Recorded on Sep...2021-10-011h 51
ReelBlendMike Flanagan Returns To Talk Netflix’s 'Midnight Mass'Writer/Director/Producer Mike Flanagan returns with his long-time collaborator Trevor Macy to discuss their new series Midnight Mass which finally hit Netflix this weekend. Fear not, we keep things spoiler-free throughout the interview, and in our review later in the show. You will want to see this one as fresh as possible. We also chat about the trailer for Finch starring Tom Hanks, as well as Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand in stunning black and white. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a we...2021-09-241h 47
ReelBlendDirector Justin Chon Talks Alicia Vikander In 'Blue Bayou'Writer/Director/Actor Justin Chon joins the show to discuss Blue Bayou starring himself and Alicia Vikander. He talks about the day he learned the film was going to screen at the Cannes International Film Festival, getting real tattoos for his character in the film, creating a more documentary feel by shooting on film and more. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at cinemablend.com/reelblendpremium.ReelBlend on YouTubeBe sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/Ree...2021-09-2221 min
ReelBlendTalking Jessica Chastain's 'The Eyes Of Tammy Faye' With Director Michael ShowalterDirector Michael Showalter (The Big Sick, Search Party) joins the show to discuss his latest, The Eyes of Tammey Faye, starring Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield. Stick around for the bulk the show where we talk about Christopher Nolan shifting to Universal Studios for his next film following his apparent fallout with his long-time home at Warner Bros. The deal reportedly came with a laundry list of demands which will provide an interesting stress test for the future of the theatrical market. When Steven Spielberg drops a trailer, it’s worth talking about. His version of W...2021-09-171h 38
ReelBlend'Dune' Reactions & Gavin O'Connor Remembers Tom Hardy's Classic 'Warrior'We’ve seen Denis Villeneuve’s Dune! Don’t worry, no details, and certainly no spoilers, will be given in this week’s show; however, we do want to you all our general thoughts on our most anticipated movie of the year. Also on this week’s show, the wonderful director Gavin O’Connor joins the show to chat about Warrior (starring Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton) for its 10th Anniversary. We get some great details on the film’s underlying motivations from his own personal life, a look back at its failed opening weekend at the box office and we g...2021-09-101h 43
ReelBlendElijah Wood Talks 'Lord Of The Rings' Anniversary And 'No Man Of God'Elijah Wood joins ReelBlend to discuss No Man of God, The Lord of the Rings and even Back to the Future. He was incredibly generous with his time, and allowing us to geek out about making The Lord of the Rings now that we’re upon The Fellowship of the Ring’s 20th anniversary. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at cinemablend.com/reelblendpremium.ReelBlend on YouTubeBe sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBlendPodcast) for full ep...2021-09-0332 min
ReelBlend'Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings' With Director Destin Daniel CrettonShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings starring Simu Liu is finally hitting theaters this weekend. Director Destin Daniel Cretton stopped by the show to discuss his first foray into action filmmaking, directing a scene from the hospital room of his newborn, working with Brie Larson when she was cast as Captain Marvel and more. Last week, Sean had front row seats at CinemaCon, where studios and theaters gather to build hype around the many upcoming major releases, so we dive into several of the titles that he was able to see footage of including Ghostbusters: A...2021-09-021h 43
ReelBlend'No Man of God,' Ted Bundy And More With Director Amber SealeyNo Man of God starring Elijah Wood hits theaters this weekend, and director Amber Sealey joins us to discuss her approach to this film about notorious serial killer Ted Bundy, and the FBI agent who tried to understand him.ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at cinemablend.com/reelblendpremium.ReelBlend on YouTubeBe sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBlendPodcast) for full episodes of the show in video form. Follow The ShowRee...2021-08-2728 min
ReelBlend‘The Green Knight’ Director David Lowery Talks Dev Patel’s Arthurian LegendDavid Lowery, director of the The Green Knight (starring Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander), joins the show! We get into the extremely long process of editing the movie together and how the pacing of the film changed over time in post-production, the sound and character design of the Green Knight and more. Marvel has dropped two massive trailers for their upcoming 2021 slate with Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings on the horizon. We breakdown our thoughts on the Eternals first full length trailer, and Spider-Man: No Way Home’s first look which included the appearance of Doc...2021-08-251h 45
ReelBlend'The Night House' Starring Rebecca Hall With Director David BrucknerDavid Bruckner, director of The Night House starring Rebecca Hall, joins the show to discuss the making of the film, following and subverting Horror tropes, the return of the V.H.S. anthology, and his upcoming reboot of the Hellraiser franchise. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at cinemablend.com/reelblendpremium.ReelBlend on YouTubeBe sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBlendPodcast) for full episodes of the show in video form. Follow The Show...2021-08-2332 min
ReelBlendNeill Blomkamp Talks 'Demonic' & We Debate The Quintessential Baseball MovieDirector Neill Blomkamp joins the show to discuss his latest horror feature, Demonic. He explains the very new technology used to create the digital subconscious captured in the film, how the pandemic actually brought him back to feature filmmaking sooner than he expected, an upcoming sequel to District 9, and his lost Aliens 5 script. We also debate the quintessential baseball movie, Free Guy’s surprising Box Office results, and review the many films hitting theaters and streamers this week; including Demonic, The Protégé (starring Michael Keaton), Reminiscence (starring Hugh Jackman, Rebecca Ferguson), and The Night House (starring Rebec...2021-08-181h 20
ReelBlendRyan Reynolds' 'Free Guy' with Director Shawn LevyDirector Shawn Levy joins the show to discuss Free Guy starring Ryan Reynolds. He drops details on how they created the bulky, meathead Ryan Reynolds 2.0 “Dude,” finding a the brilliant Jodie Comer for the film, how they pull off the surprising, star-studded cameos and more. The Suicide Squad had a disappointing debut at the box office over the weekend, and we dig into to some of the various reasons that might have factored into the less-than-stellar return. There are quite a few films hitting theaters and streamers this weekend which means we have spoiler-free reviews for Beckett, Free G...2021-08-132h 06
ReelBlend'Don't Breathe 2' with Rodo Sayagues & Fede ÁlvarezThe creative minds behind Don’t Breathe 2, Fede Álvarez and Rodo Sayagues, sat down with us for dive into their process of creating a horror sequel that falls outside of the traditional approach filmgoers may have come to expect. We discuss the now iconic, but ever disturbing “turkey baster” moment from the original, why horror must continue to push its audience further and more. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at cinemablend.com/reelblendpremium.ReelBlend on YouTubeBe sure to subsc...2021-08-1128 min
ReelBlend'Beckett' Director Talks John David Washington, and 'The Suicide Squad' ReviewThis week the guys talk with “Beckett” director Ferdinando Cito Filomarino about working with John David Washington. They also discuss Scarlett Johansson’s Disney lawsuit, their reaction to the “Venom 2” trailer, and give a review of "The Suicide Squad."What’s your favorite movie from James Gunn? That’s the topic of this week’s BlendGame. Next week, we’re taking a look at Ryan Reynolds' career. Play along on Twitter using #RyanReynoldsBlend. This Week In Movies- Vivo- Nine Days- The Suicide SquadReelBlend PremiumSign...2021-08-051h 51
ReelBlend‘The Green Knight’ and ‘Jungle Cruise’ ReviewsIt’s a big week at the theaters with the highly anticipated A24 release The Green Knight (starring Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander and Joel Edgerton), Jungle Cruise (starring Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson), as well as Matt Damon’s latest drama Stillwater.Before we get to our reviews of those films though, we have to touch on the Director’s Guild recent rule change which will exclude films without a theatrically exclusive release window from competing for their awards show next year. This puts HBO Max’s day-and-date strategy in a difficult spot with awards hopefuls such as Denis...2021-07-271h 11
ReelBlendM. Night Shyamalan Talks 'Old' And CareerWriter/director M. Night Shyamalan joins the show to talk bout his new film Old hitting theaters this week. We discuss his incredible camera work, how he chooses an aspect ratio for any given film, casting and working with actors, the moment from his childhood which seemingly sent him down the path of making thrillers and so much more. What an honor! We also discuss Black Widow dropping a considerable amount in its second week at the box office. The trailer for Ridley Scott’s new film The Last Duel just dropped, as well as the trailer for...2021-07-221h 49
ReelBlend'Space Jam 2' Review & Director Adam Robitel Talks 'Escape Room' SequelDirector Adam Robitel joins the show to discuss his new horror sequel Escape Room: Tournament of Champions. He touches on the resurgence of genre films, his approach to a sequel, his upcoming series with Darren Aronofsky and more. We have’t yet had the chance to chat about Marvel’s return to the big screen on the show. So this week we spend some time breaking down Black Widow’s triumphant box office performance, the potential lasting effects of its success on Disney+ and of course review Scarlett Johansson’s final adventure in the MCU. The world...2021-07-141h 54
ReelBlendQuentin Tarantino Vol. 3: Live At The New Beverly CinemaThe legend Quentin Tarantino returns. This time, we sat down with the filmmaker at the launch of his novelization of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in front of a wonderful crowd at The New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles. We discuss moments and scenes in the book which were excluded from the film, why he gives us more details on Cliff Booth’s ambiguous past, some of Uma Thurman’s reservations on her iconic Kill Bill tracksuit, his 10th and final film and more. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week...2021-07-071h 44
ReelBlendJosh Lucas Talks ‘The Forever Purge,' James Mangold & MoreJosh Lucas stars in the new Purge installment, The Forever Purge, from director Everardo Gout, and he joins the show for an incredible discussion on making the film. Not only that, but we cover some moments throughout his decade-spanning career, the directors and cinematographers he’s chased after, the few he has left on his list, and a great story about turning down Martin Scorsese. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium.ReelBlend on YouTubeBe sure...2021-07-0246 min
ReelBlend'The Tomorrow War' Director Chris McKay Talks Chris Pratt, Nightwing MovieChris McKay, director of The Tomorrow War starring Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski and J.K. Simmons, joins the show. We discuss working with a mega-star like Chris Pratt, working with practical effects on such a massive scale, and if his Nightwing movie will ever see the light of day. This week is packed with the releases so get right into our reviews of some of the major films hit theaters and streaming services. This includes Steven Soderbergh’s No Sudden Move, Janicza Bravo’s Zola, The Forever Purge starring Josh Lucas (who will be joining the show later...2021-07-011h 04
ReelBlend'Zola' Director Janicza Bravo Talks Adapting A Viral Twitter StoryDirector Janicza Bravo joins us for a great chat about the making of her new film Zola, starring Taylour Paige, Riley Keough and Colman Domingo. The film is based on viral Twitter thread chronicling a stripper named Zola’s truly wild journey on a road trip to Florida. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium.ReelBlend on YouTubeBe sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBlendPodcast) for full episodes of the show in video...2021-06-2528 min
ReelBlendSteven Soderbergh Talks 'No Sudden Move,' 'Ocean's Eleven' & MoreSteven Soderbergh, the legend himself, joins the show to discuss his new film No Sudden Move, starring Don Cheadle, Benicio Del Toro, Jon Hamm. We cover moments from across his filmography, from Sex, Lies and Videotape to Ocean’s Eleven to Contagion. F9: The Fast Saga hits theaters in the US this weekend, and our opinions couldn’t be differ any more. Let us know on social what you thought of the latest in the Fast and Furious franchise. In other news for the week, Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment signed a deal with Netflix that put folks i...2021-06-241h 52
ReelBlend'F9' Director Justin Lin Dives Deep Into His 'Fast And Furious' HistoryDirector Justin Lin joins the show to discuss F9: The Fast Saga, the latest in the Fast and Furious franchise, starring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez and the rest of the fam. He discusses opening the film with a vintage Universal Pictures logo, shooting on film, weighing practical effects with visual effects and more. This week, we also review Disney Pixar’s Luca, Netflix’s Fatherhood (starring Kevin Hart), and The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard (starring Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Salma Hayek). John M. Chu’s In the Heights failed to meet expectations a the box office its...2021-06-161h 32
ReelBlendMarvel's 'Loki' Premiere & 'In the Heights' ReviewWe were able to screen the first two episodes of Marvel’s new Disney+ series Loki starring Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson. We give our spoiler-free takes on the series so far, and it’s shaping up to be the best Marvel series to date. Jake was able to screen Jon M Chu’s In the Heights before it hits theaters this week, and gives us his thoughts on the hotly anticipated musical from the mind of Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda. This Week In Movies- Loki (Disney+)- Peter Rabbit 2: The Runawa...2021-06-0852 min
ReelBlend‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’ Director Michael Chaves GuestsThe Conjuring franchise’s 8th installment, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (starring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson) hits theaters and HBO Max this week, and director Michael Chaves took time to sit down and discuss his process in taking over the core of the franchise from James Wan. We also discuss the triumphant return of the movies with A Quiet Place Part II’s massive opening weekend, AMC’s potential acquisition of ArcLight Cinemas and more. This week’s BlendGame celebrates the Summer season with our favorite f...2021-06-021h 31
ReelBlendJohn Krasinski Talks 'A Quiet Place Part II'Writer/Director/Actor John Krasinski joins the show to discuss A Quiet Place Part II. Last year, before the theater-going industry shuttered, we were able to sit down in person with the director to chat about his horror follow up starring Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy and Djimon Hounsou. A plethora of new trailers dropped over the past week, so we also give our initial reactions to The Eternals, Last Night In Soho, Gunpowder Milkshake, and The Tomorrow War. We discuss Amazon’s acquiring MGM. Sean finally made it through The Lord of the Rings: The...2021-05-272h 03
ReelBlendZack Snyder's 'Army of the Dead' Review & 'Dear Evan Hansen' Trailer ReactionOn this week’s show, Kevin returns with his review of Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead, and the guys debate why the film only landed a 4/5 stars in each of their reviews. We also react to new trailers for Dear Evan Hansen starring Ben Platt, and Snake Eyes starring Henry Golding.Sean caught up with Joe Wright’s The Woman in the Window which hit Netflix last week, and things did not go so well. Also, some major industry news dropped late last week that Disney would be shrinking its theatrical release window to 45 days from t...2021-05-191h 21
ReelBlend'Spiral' Director Darren Bousman Talks Chris Rock, Gory 'Saw' Traps And MoreSpiral director Darren Bousman joins the show to discuss working with Chris Rock, Samuel L. Jackson and Max Minghella on this new spin on the Saw franchise. We discuss how they design the various traps from across the series of films, he shares a jaw-dropping story about the work that went into creating Saw II’s infamous syringe set piece and more. Stay tuned to our YouTube channel for some additional spoiler conversation from our interview with Darren which is not included in this episode. This includes Darren showing us is collection of Saw props and prosthetics from over th...2021-05-131h 41
ReelBlendDavid Oyelowo Talks Directing ‘The Water Man’ And Marvel Phase 4 TeaserDavid Oyelowo joins the show to discuss his directorial debut feature The Water Man. The film which critics are describing as “Spielbergian” stars Rosario Dawson, Maria Bello, Alfred Molina and David Oyelowo himself. David shares an incredible behind-the-scenes story about how he was thrust into the director’s chair just before filming, his principles for telling a “live-action Pixar” story and more. Marvel dropped dates and footage from across their Phase 4 slate, but we also discuss some notable titles that were left out. Sean and Gabe give their final thoughts on Invincible’s first season following the finale and an...2021-05-041h 22
ReelBlendMarvel Talk With 'Falcon And Winter Soldier' Director Kari SkoglandKari Skogland, director of the Disney+ Marvel series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, joins the show to discuss the series finale, the brutal bloody shield scene, where Steve Rogers might be and whether or not she’s interested in directing Captain America 4. The awards season came to a close with the Academy Awards broadcast, and so we give our final thoughts on what was a rather lacking show. Also, Jake won the Oscars wager yet again this year, and he reveals what Sean and Kevin will have to watch. Th...2021-04-301h 27
ReelBlendBAFTA-Nominated 'Limbo' With Director Ben SharrockBAFTA-nominated writer/director Ben Sharrock joins Sean for a discussion on his debut film Limbo about a Syrian refugees seeking asylum in Scotland. They discuss the film’s use of a taller aspect ration to convey a sense of othering, the film’s crazy run through the film festival and awards circuit, 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 YouTubeBe sure to subscr...2021-04-2819 min
ReelBlendMortal Kombat Director Simon McQuoid And Our Annual Oscar-Prediction ContestMortal Kombat director Simon McQuoid joins the show! We chat about adapting the iconic video game franchise, and creating edge-of-your-seat fight scenes. He also gets into the details behind deciding which of the fan-favorite characters had to bite the dust, and how they set themselves up for a sequel. We also get into some spoilers about the movie’s new character it’s introducing to the franchise, but don’t worry this episode is spoiler free. Keep an eye on our social channels for that clip to drop after the movie is release this weekend. If tha...2021-04-231h 51
ReelBlendBen Wheatley Talks In The Earth, The Meg 2 & F9 Trailer ReactionsWriter/director Ben Wheatley joins the show to chat about his new horror film In the Earth which he wrote and shot in the past year while some of his larger projects have been put on hold. He discusses some of the film’s visual tricks, the origins of the story and characters, working under strict safety protocols and how that might change the outlook of The Meg 2. In the main show, we react to the new trailer for Zack Snyder’s upcoming zombie action flick Army of the Dead, as well as the trail...2021-04-141h 31
ReelBlendVoyagers Director Neil Burger Talks Colin Farrell, Christopher Nolan & MoreWriter/director Neil Burger joins the show to discuss his new movie Voyagers (starring Colin Farrell, Tye Sheridan, Lily-Rose Depp) which hits theaters this week. He talks about the film’s resemblance to Lord of the Flies, Colin Farrell’s impact on set and more. We also get into some of his previous works discussing whether we’ll ever get the final Divergent film, and what it was like releasing The Illusionist weeks before Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige. Additionally, while Sean is away with family, Jake leads us through the main topics of the show...2021-04-081h 50
ReelBlendGodzilla vs. Kong And Face/Off Sequel Updates From Adam WingardGodzilla vs. Kong director Adam Wingard joins the show! We discuss how they built scenes surrounding two CGI characters, why Kong is so effective for an audience emotionally and we even touch on some of his previous work in established franchises like Blair Witch and Death Note. You know we couldn’t have the director of the upcoming Face/Off sequel on without asking him about it, and he gave us a massive hint at where they’re headed with it. In rare fashion, we had some major news break during the episode rather than after. Black Widow...2021-03-241h 36
ReelBlendJustice League Spoiler-Filled Deep-Dive With Zack SnyderIt happened. Zack Snyder joins the show to celebrate and discuss the release of his of Justice League cut 4 years after the original, theatrical cut debuted, stirring up a fanbase like never before. We were able to chat with Zack on the day his Justice League hit HBO Max and streaming services around the world, and so we dive deep into full spoiler territory covering cameos, new footage shot, and even where he wanted to take the next two Justice League films if he had the chance. ReelBlend Premium!Sign up for an extra episode a...2021-03-2237 min
ReelBlendTom Petty: Somewhere You Feel Free with Director Mary WhartonDirector Mary Wharton joins Sean to discuss her new documentary Tom Petty: Somewhere You Feel Free which is currently headlining the virtual SXSW festival. They touch on the process of working on a documentary during the pandemic, trying to find and tell a story with archival footage and inspiring collaboration between Tom Petty and Rick Rubin which the documentary focuses on. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium.ReelBlend on YouTubeBe sure to subscribe to Ree...2021-03-1818 min
ReelBlendZack Snyder's Justice League Review & Oscar Nominations ReactionZack Snyder’s Justice League hits HBO Max this week! The guys dive in to a pretty much spoiler-free review of the new cut of Justice League, although if you want to go in knowing nothing, feel free to jump ahead and come back for our full thoughts. Basically though, we all really love it. The Oscars have finally announced their nominations for this year’s ceremony, and as always they’re bonkers on many fronts. We comb through some of the main categories and major stories that came from the announcement, and we give our specific opinion...2021-03-161h 19
ReelBlendComing 2 America Director Craig Brewer & WandaVision Spoiler ReviewDirector Craig Brewer joins the show to discuss working with Eddie Murphy on Coming 2 America. He talks about how his perception of the film’s release changed throughout quarantine, shooting the film without a rating in mind, finding a role for Tracey Morgan and more. WandaVision finally wrapped up last week so the boys dig in to a full, spoiler-filled chat on the MCU’s first foray into TV storytelling. Marvel alums, The Russo Brothers’ new film Cherry starring Tom Holland is finally hitting Apple TV+. Stay tuned for our reviews. With the Critic’s Choice Awards this past...2021-03-111h 30
ReelBlendRobin Wright And Demián Bichir Talk Land & Coming 2 America ReviewsRobin Wright and Demián Bichir join the show to discuss their new film, and her directorial debut, Land. Land is a gorgeous, subtle film, and an impressive debut feature from Wright. They both have now in fact sat in the director’s chair on occasion, and so we discuss some of the lessons they took from directors while acting, and the major do’s and don’ts of the job. We also dig into the film’s gorgeous cinematography from Bobby Bukowski and why Robin chose to shoot an image much taller than your typical widescreen. The Golden...2021-03-051h 38
ReelBlendTom & Jerry's Tim Story, Spider-Man Film Titles, And MoreDirector Tim Story joins the show to discuss his latest, Tom and Jerry. He gets into his love for the source material, how they developed Tom’s “traps” for the movie, building the sound design from the Hanna-Barbera archives and we even get to his take on one of his Fantastic Four characters making the jump to the MCU. Also on this week’s show, Spider-Man 3’s title, Spider-Man: No Way Home, has finally been revealed after a shaky social media announcement. Sean was able to see a couple scenes from Disney+’s upcoming Falcon and Winter Soldier serie...2021-02-251h 36
ReelBlendTenet's Composer Talks Christopher Nolan, Black Panther and The MandalorianComposer Ludwig Göransson has worked on some incredible properties such as Black Panther at Marvel, The Mandalorian for LucasFilm and now Tenet with Christopher Nolan. He joins the show this week to discuss his work with Nolan, the process behind designing the score for the film and even how his music was able to influence how the film was actually shot. He also describes meeting Ryan Cooler in film school, their early student projects together, and their breakout feature Fruitvale Station. ReelBlend Premium!Sign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter fr...2021-02-2335 min
ReelBlendCathy Yan Talks Dead Pigs, MUBI and MoreDirector Cathy Yan joins ReelBlend once again to discuss her debut film Dead Pigs. The film has had an interesting journey as it was originally completed, and ran the festival circuit before Cathy landed Birds of Prey. That said, the film is finally available for audiences to enjoy on the MUBI streaming service. You may have heard of the streamer most recently when Martin Scorsese called them out alongside The Criterion Channel as rare examples of platforms which actually curate their film selections versus an algorithmically-generated set of recommendations. Cathy provided her own perspective on the MUBI s...2021-02-1924 min
ReelBlendBarb And Star Spoiler Conversation With The Comedy's Director Josh GreenbaumDirector Josh Greenbaum joins the show to discuss Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar (starring Kristen Wiig, Annie Mumolo, Jamie Dornan). He gets into the pure absurdity that guided the comedy of the film, Kristen Wiig's unbelievable duel performance, Jamie Dornan's amazing comedic turn 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 YouTubeBe sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBlendPodcast) for full episodes of the show in vid...2021-02-1632 min
ReelBlendGolden Globes Analysis And The Mauritanian Director Kevin MacdonaldDirector Kevin Macdonald joins the show to discuss his new film The Mauritanian starring Jodie Foster, Shailene Woodley, Benedict Cumberbatch and Tahar Rahim. He shares some incite on the process of adapting Mohamedou Ould Slahi’s harrowing story of his imprisonment at Guantanamo Bay.The Critcs’ Choice Awards and the Golden Globes have released their lists of nominees. We dive into some of the surprises and stubs, and larger picture for where the race to the Oscars stands. Stick around to hear our predictions for Oscar nominations as of February 10th. This week’s BlendGame focuses...2021-02-111h 41
ReelBlendJohn David Washington Talks Netflix's Malcolm & Marie, TenetJohn David Washington is climbing his way to becoming one of Hollywoods best with yet another tremendous performance alongside Zendaya in his latest, Malcolm & Marie, which hits Netflix this week. He was so much fun to chat with, and brought along an infectious energy that proved to be a testament to the level of passion and excitement he brings to his work. He is a true cinema nerd, cluing us into his process with directors like Spike Lee and Christopher Nolan, behind-the-scenes details from Tenet and so much more. Stick around for our full reviews of Malcolm & Marie later...2021-02-031h 19
ReelBlendDelroy Lindo Talks Spike Lee's Da 5 BloodsThe incredible Delroy Lindo joins the show to discuss Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods. The actor gave one of this awards season's best performances, and we could not be more excited to field him some questions ahead of what we assume will be a long, and hopefully successful, run up to The Oscars.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 YouTubeBe sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (http://bit.ly/ReelBlendYT) for full...2021-01-2820 min
ReelBlendTalking The Little Things, Denzel Washington and More with Director John Lee HancockWriter/Director John Lee Hancock joins the show to discuss his new film The Little Things starring Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto which hits select theaters and HBO Max this weekend. He discusses working with such talented actors, Steven Spielberg nearly signing on to direct and more.Also on this week's show, we discuss the new Godzilla vs. Kong trailer, AMC raising money to last through the year, and AFI's top 10 movies of "2020." This launches us into a discussion on the Oscar race which is finally starting to heat up with the extended eligibility window...2021-01-261h 39
ReelBlendMovie Dogs, A Willy Wonka Prequel And MoreThis week’s show dives into news surrounding the supposed confirmation from Zack Snyder that his Justice League Director’s Cut has shifted from a 4-part mini-series to a full, 4-hour feature film on HBO Max. News of Chris Evans in negotiations with Marvel to return as Captain America hit the trades just as we wrapped up the show last week. We debate whether that’s a good idea, and what it would take for us to get on board. There’s word of a Willy Wonka prequel story in the works with Tom Holland and Timothée Chalamet favorites...2021-01-201h 00
ReelBlendYahya Abdul-Mateen II Talks Watchmen, Trial of the Chicago 7Yahya Adbul-Mateen II has skyrocketed himself as a new, impressive star with a growing resumé that includes Watchmen, The Trial of the Chicago 7 with Aaron Sorkin and DC's Aquaman. He isn't slowing down with roles in the Candyman reboot from breakout director Nia DaCosta, The Matrix 4 and George Miller's Mad Max spinoff Furiosa. We managed to cover much of his work, and he proved to yet another incredible guest, a first of hopefully many appearances on the show for the actor moving forward. This week's show also includes out top 5 most anticipated movies of 2021, Netflix's movie-a-week release s...2021-01-141h 38
ReelBlendOur Top 10 Movies of 2020Another year in the rearview, and a weird one for movies at that. The guys get together this week for the annual tradition of revealing their 10 favorite movies of the year. Producer Gabe even rounded them all up, crunched the numbers and presents ReelBlend's aggregated "Top 5" list of movies for 2020. It's a good time! Also this week, we catch up on some of the controversy surrounding Wonder Woman 1984's reception, and celebrate Chris Pine's awesome career with #ChrisPineBlend. Join in on the fun with next week's BlendGame where we'll be discussing the filmography of the original Hollywood...2021-01-071h 52
ReelBlendPete Docter Talks Pixar's Soul, Working With Funny PeoplePete Docter, writer/director/producer behind Pixar's Soul joins the show! We discuss his approach to animation and Pixar's incredible run of films. He gets into the work he and team did with composers Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor on the music for the film. There's plenty of nerdy information on the process that you've come to know in love from our interviews, and we hope you love this film as much as we did.If you haven't yet seen Soul, now streaming on Disney+, don't worry this is all spoiler free. However, we can't recommend it...2020-12-3026 min
ReelBlendEmerald Fennell Talks Carey Mulligan, Promising Young WomanWriter/director/actor Emerald Fennell joins the show to discuss her directorial debut Promising Young Woman (starring Carey Mulligan, Alison Brie, Adam Brody).Emerald and Sean talk about the brilliance of Carey Mulligan, and her performance as the lead. Emerald shares a story about a fight breaking out at an early test screening, the impossible task of acting drunk and more. We'll be back next week with a full episode of the show featuring our top 10 movies of 2020. ReelBlend Premium!Sign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter...2020-12-2326 min
ReelBlendPaul Greengrass Talks Tom Hanks, Westerns And News Of The WorldPaul Greengrass (you read that right) joins the show! His work spans from the Bourne series to United 93 to Captain Phillips to his latest News of the World, a Western starring Tom Hanks. We discuss the story that drives News of the World, the incredible work from Tom Hanks which he thinks makes for his best performance yet, getting snubbed at the Oscars and more.In standard ReelBlend luck, Disney announced a massive slate from across their tentpole brands towards the end of last week. We get into some of our most notable announcements, and how Disney's...2020-12-171h 29
ReelBlendPatty Jenkins Talks Wonder Woman 1984, Gal Gadot, DC Films & MoreWe have another all-time interview this week with director Patty Jenkins joining the show to talk about Wonder Woman 1984. She gets into her feelings on the theatrical cut of Justice League, the influence Indiana Jones has on Steve Trevor's character, working on the score with Hans Zimmer and so much more. It's a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes tidbits, and one of our favorite interviews yet. In the main section of the show, we dig into the earth-shattering announcement that Warner Bros. plans to release its entire slate on their HBO Max streaming platform day-and-date with theaters. Alfred...2020-12-101h 42
ReelBlendSean Astin Talks The Lord of the Rings, Peter Jackson & MoreSamwise himself Sean Astin joins us this week for a wonderful interview all about The Lord of the Rings. It's rare that you get to interview a cast member of a beloved franchise, and even more rare to get to interview about said franchise. We had a blast chatting with Sean Astin about his last scene on set, gallivanting about New Zealand with a cool guy like Ian McKellen, the time Peter Jackson crushed him with a single note, and so much more. It really turned out to be a highlight reel of awesome Lord of the Rings stories. 2020-12-031h 39
ReelBlendPaul Bettany Talks WandaVision, Uncle Frank with Director Alan BallPaul Bettany and writer/director Alan Ball join the show to discuss their new film Uncle Frank streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Paul Bettany talks about actors not needing chemistry, shooting WandaVision in front of a live studio audience and more. Alan Ball also recalls the night he was an Oscar.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 YouTubeBe sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (http://bit.ly/ReelBlendYT) for full episodes...2020-11-2521 min
ReelBlendA Quiet Place Spinoff, Mank Reviews & The Nelms Brothers GuestWriter/directors Eshom and Ian Nelms join the show to discuss their new dark comedy, holiday flick Fatman (starring Walton Goggins, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Mel Gibson). The movie follows Santa Claus who's had a hit placed on him by a disappointed child. We also got word that Jeff Nichols (Mud, Midnight Special) has been tapped to write and direct a spinoff in the Quiet Place universe, and that Netflix is testing a more tradition, linear programming channel in France. It's a big week for film releases. We give our impressions of Hillbilly Elegy (starring Amy Adams...2020-11-111h 58
ReelBlendVince Vaughn Talks Freaky, A Wedding Crashers Sequel & MoreVince Vaughn joins the show this week to discuss his new film Freaky. We also get into his work on the Psycho remake, a sequel to the classic Wedding Crashers he's interested in making, The Lost World: Jurassic Park and so much more. The Mandalorian returned to Disney+ last week, so we had to talk about that amazing season 2 premiere. Songbird, a tone deaf action-thriller set during a pandemic which shut downs the world, released a trailer, and...yeah, listen through for our very obvious thoughts on that mess. We also touch on Scott Derrickson's new horror...2020-11-051h 25
ReelBlendMichael Giacchino Talks Star Wars, Spider-Man, Pixar And MoreOn this week's show, we are joined by Composer Michael Giacchino discuss his original album Travelogue Volume 1. Also this week, we talk Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’s Oscar chances, Anne Hathaway’s The Witches, the latest Tom Holland Spidey News and Oscar Issac in talks to play Moon Knight. This Week In movies:The Craft: Legacy (VOD, Oct 28)Holidate (Netflix, Oct. 28)Come Play (Oct. 30)ReelBlend Premium!Sign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Se...2020-10-271h 47
ReelBlendBorat 2 Reviews, Jared Leto’s Joker & Adam Brody Talking The Kid DetectiveOn this week's show, we are joined by Adam Brody and writer/director Evan Morgan to discuss their new film The Kid Detective. It's a dark, yet funny and completely charming story about a famous kid detective all grown up, and still dealing with the one case that got away. We can't recommend the film enough, and hope you will check it out as soon as you can. Check out the ReelBlend Clips channel for an exclusive spoiler bit we cut from the main show's interview once you do.Also this week, we have Jared Leto returning...2020-10-221h 47
ReelBlendAaron Sorkin Talks The Trial of the Chicago 7, David Fincher & MoreOn this week’s show, we welcome legendary writer Aaron Sorkin to discuss he latest film The Trial of the Chicago 7, his second feature as a director. The film’s cast is absolutely stacked with Eddie Redmayne, Sacha Baron Cohen, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II just a few of the A-listers bringing this true story to life. Stick around after the interview to hear our reviews of the film which you can stream on Netflix this week. Also this week, we discuss Gal Gadot and Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins teaming back up for a Cleopatra remak...2020-10-131h 25
ReelBlendAdam Sandler’s Hubie Halloween, Jamie Foxx’s Electro & Major Release ShiftsFrom here on out, everyone needs to write release dates in pencil. Nothing sticks to its intended release dates anymore, as theaters continue to struggle with a lack of product, preventing chains and independent theaters from figuring out how to open and operate safely. On this week’s show, the ReelBlend boys finally reunite to break down all of the latest movement, which starts with Denis Villeneuve’s Dune and sweeps up the bulk of the DC film slate.We also discuss Adam Sandler's new comedy Hubie Halloween which is surprisingly enjoyable. In a surprising turn, Jamie Foxx...2020-10-081h 25
ReelBlendMatthew Modine Talks Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket & Working With Christopher NolanMatthew Modine joins the show to discuss making Full Metal Jacket with the great Stanley Kubrick. He dives into Stanley's process, and personality behind the scenes, breaks down the themes of the film, and even touches on his collaboration with Christopher Nolan. We also discuss the Emmy's with Schitt's Creek and Watchmen winning big, the new WandaVision trailer (note: before news of Disney/Marvel's big schedule shift), and more. For this week's BlendGame, we dive into Tom Hardy's amazing filmography to pull out our favorite performances. Next week, we are celebrating the late Michael Chapman...2020-09-231h 45
ReelBlendThe Devil All the Time Review & A New Mandalorian TrailerThis week's show is jam packed with news including the recent announcement that Wonder Woman 1984 (starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine) has been delayed yet again. At the time of this recording, there has also been some reporting that Marvel's long-awaited Black Widow (starring Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh) is considering moving its release date. With Hollywood shifting schedules yet again, we begin to wonder if any other major film will release in theaters this calendar year. We have news of Madonna's upcoming biopic co-written by Diablo Cody. We react to The Mandalorian Season 2 trailer, and we have some...2020-09-161h 27
ReelBlendUnpregnant Director Rachel Lee Goldenberg & Dune Trailer ReactionsWe finally have a trailer for Dune. We also have a trailer for Rebecca (starring Armie Hammer, Lily James) which his hitting Netflix in October. So much to react to, including the Disney live-action remake of Mulan now that the guys have all had a chance to see it.Joining us this week is writer/director Rachel Lee Goldenberg to discuss her new film Unpregnant which his HBO Max this week. It's a charming and sweet road comedy, and Rachel was a delight to chat with.For the BlendGame, we continued to celebrate the career...2020-09-101h 30
ReelBlendBonus: Bring It On 20th Anniversary with Peyton Reed & Jessica BendingerDirector Peyton Reed and writer Jessica Bendinger join us for a special bonus episode of the show to discuss Bring It On's (starring Kirsten Dunst, Gabrielle Union, Eliza Dushku) 20th anniversary.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 YouTubeBe sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (http://bit.ly/ReelBlendYT) for full episodes of the show in video form. Also, don't miss out on exclusive clips that don't make the main show by sub...2020-09-0827 min
ReelBlendChristopher Nolan & John David Washington Talk TenetThis episode really needs no introduction. Christopher Nolan and Tenet star John David Washington joins us to discuss behind-the-scenes stories from making the film. They get into how they pulled some of the film's mind-bending aspects off, and how they each prepared and changed during the making of the film. We also take time to honor Chadwick Boseman who tragically passed over the weekend. We discuss the legacy and impact he's left behind, and how important his filmography has become. Join us in continuing to celebrate his life and career by using #ChadwickBosemanBlend to let us know...2020-09-021h 30
ReelBlendNew Tenet Trailer, David Ayer's Suicide Squad & Space Force ReviewsNew Tenet Trailer, David Ayer's Suicide Squad & Space Force ReviewsIn our first episode with out a guest in....a long time, we are jam packed with news and reviews for you. Christopher Nolan's Tenet dropped a brand new, mind-bending trailer this past week. The guys give their reactions, and break down just what exactly is going on. Needless to say, we are all very excited. Following the announcement of Zack Snyder's Justice League cut hitting HBO Max next year, many fans, and David Ayer himself, have taken to social media with pleas for the s...2020-05-271h 45ReelBlendDamien Chazelle Talks Filmmaking & We Break Down The Snyder Cut AnnouncementDamien Chazelle Talks Filmmaking & We Break Down The Snyder Cut AnnouncementWe have a whirlwind of a show for you today including the appearance of a bonafide patron saint of the show, director Damien Chazelle. He joins us to discuss he latest project The Eddy, now streaming on Netflix, and of course we discuss some of our truly favorite films from his filmography including La La Land and First Man. We also unexpectedly get into the Final Destination series, but you'll have to listen through to find out. And if that wasn't big enough for o...2020-05-211h 49ReelBlendThe Social Network CommentaryThe Social Network CommentaryWelcome to ReelBlend's first ever commentary track! We put out a poll for you to help us decide where we would we start, and we ended up with a doozy, David Fincher's The Social Network. Enjoy our thoughts on the film and filmmaking as it unfolds, hear some great stories from various interviews and experiences we've had with the cast, and more. As this is our first time with a commentary track like this, we especially want to know your thoughts. How did we do? What did you like? What did y...2020-05-082h 06ReelBlendThe Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Experience & It Chapter 2 Press JunketThe Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Experience & It Chapter 2 Press Junket
Sean, Kevin and Jake are back this week to unpack the news that Martin Scorsese's latest film, The Irishman (starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci), will reported be 3.5 hours long. They also react to the new trailer for Joker (starring Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro) which is getting some serious awards buzz heading into the festival circuit.
Sean had the privilege of visiting Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Orlando, FL before it was officially opened to the public. He gets into all th...2019-08-301h 14ReelBlendDirector Ari Aster Talks Midsommar & HereditaryDirector Ari Aster Talks Midsommar & Hereditary
Jake Hamilton, Kevin McCarthy, and Sean O'Connell are together in LA to discuss the new trailer for Rian Johnson's Knives Out, and give their spoiler-free reactions to Quentin Tarantino's latest, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Joining us this week is director Ari Aster who discusses his approach to filmmaking, and merits of the horror genre. They dive into some spoilers on his latest, Midsommar, look back Hereditary, and more.
Also joining the show this week is CinemaBlend's own Jeff McCobb to play along in this week's...2019-07-121h 48
ReelBlendCome Hangout With Us!Come Hangout With Us!
The guys are headed to London for another HUGE 2-hour episode, and they want to meet you while they are there! If you'll be in London, England on the weekend of October 20th, and you want to meet up to chat about movies, hit us up on Twitter @ReelBlend or drop us an email (ReelBlend@CinemaBlend.com), and we'll let you know the time and place.
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ReelBlendSkyscraper Tanks, Comic-Con Preview, & Michelle Pfeiffer's Best RoleSkyscraper Tanks, Comic-Con Preview, & Michelle Pfeiffer's Best Role
Sean O'Connell, Jake Hamilton, and Kevin McCarthy are back at it this week reviewing The Equalizer 2, Mission: Impossible -- Fallout (without spoilers), and playing a wild new #Blend game that had enormous audience participation.
Before that happens, the guys start with news, where they discuss Skyscraper's disappointing box office debut. In trying to figure out what happened -- a third-place opening for any Dwayne Johnson movie has to be a shock to the A-lister's system -- the guys analyze Rock Fatigue, and wonder what it means for...2018-07-191h 13
ReelBlendDeadpool 2 Spoiler-free Reviews, Solo: A Star Wars Story Reactions & the Best Godfather FilmDeadpool 2 Spoiler-free Reviews, Solo: A Star Wars Story Reactions & the Best Godfather Film
This week Sean O'Connell (CinemaBlend), Kevin McCarthy (Fox 5 Washington DC) and Jake Hamilton (Fox 32 Chicago) give their SPOILER-FREE reviews of Deadpool 2 (Starring Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin and Zazie Beetz), discuss the news of a possible Lando and/or Obi-Wan Star Wars spinoff, give their early impression of Solo: A Star Wars Story, debate which Godfather film is the best, and more.
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ReelBlendCelebrity Encounters & Best Supporting Actress & Actor BreakdownCelebrity Encounters & Best Supporting Actress & Actor Breakdown
AwardsBlend is your weekly catch-up on all things Oscars as we inch closer and closer to the Academy Awards, which will be held on March 4 this year. Why in March? How come we haven't had this ceremony already? For real, these movies have been in theaters for weeks... even months. It seems like we easily could have had the Oscar ceremony already. The guys -- CinemaBlend Managing Director Sean O'Connell; Fox 5 DC Entertainment Reporter Kevin McCarthy, and; Fox 32 Chicago Entertainment Reporter Jake Hamilton -- weigh in on the current state...2018-02-031h 21
ReelBlendCritics' Choice Awards & Oscar PredictionsCritics' Choice Awards & Oscar Predictions
This is AwardsBlend, a regular podcast on the CinemaBlend podcast network that is hosted by Managing Director Sean O'Connell Fox 5 Washington D.C. Entertainment Reporter Kevin McCarthy, and Fox 32 Chicago Entertainment Reporter Jake Hamilton. Sean and Kevin start off by talking about the Critics' Choice Awards, an event they were both able to attend (Jake was missed). From there, the show dives into the controversy swirling around a few current awards contenders, from James Franco of The Disaster Artist to the entirety of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Do bad headlines affect...2018-01-181h 10
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CinemaBlend Managing Editor Sean O'Connell, Fox 5 Washington D.C. Entertainment Reporter Kevin McCarthy and Fox 32 News Chicago Entertainment Reporter Jake Hamilton are seasoned veterans of the film and entertainment beat. All three are members of the Broadcast Film Critics Association. And they are long-time friends who spend way too of their own free time discussing movies -- usually on a text-message chain that keeps them busy for days. Well, they are taking their texts to the Podcast Airwaves at CinemaBlend, and this is their debut episode. Awards Blend will be a...2018-01-081h 12