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 week off and will be back with a full show to kick off 2025 on January 10.

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Willem Dafoe and Bill Skarsgård join us for an exclusive interview about the making of their film "Nosferatu," directed by Robert Eggers. In our penultimate interview of the year (that's right, one more!), Willem Dafoe and Bill Skarsgård break down their process and approach to bringing the classic movie monster to the big screen. Bill shares details about his voice for the Nosferatu character and how no one, even his loved ones, believes it is actually him. Willem praises his director Robert Eggers, explaining how he is a one-of-a-kind filmmaker working today.

Our final interview of the year is dropping Friday so keep a look out for our chat with "Babygirl" director Halina Reijn!

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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 great interviews coming your way, including Halina Reijn discussing “Babygirl” and Bill Skarsgård and Willem Dafoe discussing “Nosferatu.”

Timestamps

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:06:02 - #10
• 00:14:50 - #9
• 00:20:46 - #8
• 00:25:08 - #7
• 00:26:00 - #6
• 00:34:48 - #5
• 00:42:14 - #4
• 00:50:04 - #3
• 01:03:21 - #2
• 01:14:57 - #1
• 01:23:27 - ReelBlend’s Top 5 Movies Of The Year
• 01:26:19 - Outro

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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.

After the interview, stick around for our reactions to recently announced nominations from the Golden Globes and both New York and Los Angeles critics groups. We give a quick rundown of which films and performances we think are trending upwards for a chance at an Oscar, and which are trending down.

Timestamps

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:10:40 - J.C. Chandor Interview | ‘Kraven The Hunter'
• 00:45:41 - Will ‘Kraven The Hunter’ Underperform At The Box Office?
• 00:50:58 - Oscar Race: Trending Up, Trending Down
• 01:15:35 - Outro

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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 what "Moana 2's" box office tells us about the future of streaming.

Earlier this week, ReelBlend was joined by "Wicked" director Jon M. Chu following the hit musical's box office success. We talked about the making of "Wicked," editing "Wicked: Part Two" and some of the crazy scheduling gymnastics their production went through to get Bowen Yang and other cast members together at the same time.

Timestamps

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:07:36 - Jude Law & Nicholas Hoult Interview
• 00:32:09 - ‘The Order’ Review
• 00:37:05 - ‘Queer’ Review
• 00:49:01 - ‘Moana 2’s’ Box Office & Streaming’s Effect On Franchise Films
• 01:01:42 - Will ‘Wicked’ Win Best Picture?
• 01:18:20 - Outro

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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.

We'll be back on Friday for a full episode of the show featuring our interview with Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult for their new film "The Order" so stay tuned to whichever feed you find your podcasts.

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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 Jeff Daniels' toilet scene and more.

You can watch the Farrelly brothers' new movie "Dear Santa" right now, available on Digital and on Paramount+.

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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 "Horizon: An American Saga" and more.

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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."

Timestamps

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:08:40 - John David Washington Interview
• 00:44:19 - ‘The Piano Lesson’ Review
• 00:51:10 - ‘Gladiator II’ Review
• 01:03:55 - ‘Wicked’ Review
• 01:20:38 - Outro

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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 the decades of experience that have led to her running HBO's new hit sci-fi series and how she coordinates the storytelling of full season with the series' three directors.

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Filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón returns to discuss the making of his new Apple TV+ show "Disclaimer" starring Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline, and Sacha Baron Cohen. Cuarón was the first director we ever had on the show over six years ago, and we are honored to welcome him back for his latest project. In our interview, we discuss some of the heavy topics tackled in "Disclaimer," the brilliance of Cate Blanchett as both an actor and producer, and whether or not it will be another six years before his next work.

Alfonso Cuarón directed one of the fan-favorite entries in the Harry Potter saga with "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," and. we asked what the new TV adaptation of that story could do differently than his own film. It's an interview you don't want to miss! We'll be back next week with more interviews and a full episode of the show so stay tuned.

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30 years after “Forrest 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 after the interview for our reactions to the film’s disappointing box office, and we play a Tom Hanks Bracket Challenge.

Timestamps

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:08:11 - Robert Zemeckis Interview
• 00:29:48 - ‘Here’ Box Office Disappoints
• 00:41:40 - Tom Hanks Bracket Challenge
• 01:12:11 - Outro

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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 Film Festival. Next week, director Robert Zemeckis joins us to continue the conversation, so stay tuned!

Timestamps

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:05:44 - Tom Hanks Interview
• 00:36:40 - Rare Interviews With Big Movie Stars
• 00:40:47 - ‘Here’ Review
• 00:57:37 - Sean At SCAD: ‘September 5,’ ‘Anora’ & More
• 01:09:53 - Outro

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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 each.

Timestamps

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:02:02 - Tangent Alert!: BLADE
• 00:13:13 - Edward Berger Interview - ‘Conclave’
• 00:39:34 - ‘Conclave’ Review
• 00:47:59 - ‘Conclave’ Spoilers
• 01:05:09 - ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ Review
• 01:08:38 - ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ Spoilers
• 01:18:23 - Outro

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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 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and how it related to his approach to filming the Spider-Man: No Way Home scene of his character saving Zendaya's MJ.

After the interview, we review their incredibly touching film We Live In Time, and play a fun horror-movie-themed bracket game.

Timestamps

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:05:06 - Andrew Garfield & John Crowley Talk ‘We Live In Time’
• 00:39:21 - ‘We Live In Time’ Review
• 00:44:34 - Horror Movie Bracket Challenge
• 01:13:23 - Outro

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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 on set, Englund’s ultimate Freddy theory, Nightmare sequels, Drew Barrymore in Scream and more.

Stay tuned this week. On Friday, we have another full episode of the ReelBlend Podcast, and we'll be joined by Andrew Garfield and director John Crowley for their new film "We Live In Time."

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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!

Timestamps

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:05:52 - Lawrence Sher Interview: ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’
• 00:54:32 - ‘Terrifier 3’ Is Going To Crush At The Box Office
• 01:00:58 - Iconic Horror Villains Bracket Challenge
• 01:19:07 - Outro

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Filmmakers Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedguin join ReelBlend to discuss the making of their new documentary "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story." From his touching relationship with his close friend Robin Wiliams to the impact his performance on screen and his actions as a person had on audiences, 'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story' is a must-see look at one of Hollywood's most important stars.

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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 their reviews of Megalopolis, a wild, original film that defies explanation. If you’re as curious as they were to see for themselves, head to a theater near you and come back to the comments section with your thoughts.

After Megalopolis spoilers, Jake and Sean get into their thoughts on Joker: Folie à Deux. They eventually get into spoilers, with plenty of warning, so keep an ear out for those if you want to avoid them. Next week, Oscar-nominated Joker cinematographer Lawrence Sher joins us to discuss his staggering work on the new sequel.

Timestamps

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:06:15 - Francis Ford Coppola Interview
• 00:44:15 - ‘Megalopolis’ Reviews
• 00:53:04 - ‘Megalopolis’ Spoilers
• 01:03:52 - Spoilers: ‘Joker: Folie À Deux’ Review
• 01:19:42 - Outro

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Kevin Smith returns to ReelBlend to discuss the making of "The 4:30 Movie." The filmmaker was kind enough to give us time to discuss moments from across his filmography, he opens up about his childhood, falling in love with movies and the inspirations for his most personal film yet.

Be sure to keep your eye on our feeds this week. Friday, Francis Ford Coppola joins us to discuss the making of his latest film, we dive deeper into our reviews of it and Todd Philip's "Joker: Folie à Deux."

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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 the historic taping before writing the script, the real rush of going live on SNL and more.

After the interview, stick around for our review of the film, as well as Kevin’s thoughts on Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis and our thoughts on Gladiator 2’s new trailer.

Timestamps

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:07:48 - Jason Reitman Saturday Night Interview
• 00:37:54 - Saturday Night Review
• 00:49:09 - Megalopolis Reaction
• 00:59:36 - New Trailers!
• 01:16:17 - Outro

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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 Chuck doesn't yet have a release date and review both The Substance and the premiere of Max's new series The Penguin.

Timestamps

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:08:03 - Josh Cooley ‘Transformers: One’ Interview
• 00:30:35 - ‘Transformers: One’ Review
• 00:38:57 - When Is ‘The Life Of Chuck’ Coming Out?
• 00:49:39 - ‘The Substance’ Review
• 00:58:55 - ‘The Penguin’ Impressions
• 01:07:00 - Outro

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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: Folie à Deux (starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga). And finally, you must go see Strange Darling if it’s playing near you, and don’t forget to see Rebel Ridge on Netflix.

Timestamps

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:00:55 - Remembering James Earl Jones
• 00:13:34 - James McAvoy & James Watkins Interview
• 00:34:52 - ‘Speak No Evil’ Review (Spoiler-Free)
• 00:41:43 - Kevin Liked ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’
• 00:49:38 - We’ve Seen ‘Joker 2’
• 00:57:54 - You Must See ’Strange Darling’
• 01:05:19 - You Must See ‘Rebel Ridge’
• 01:06:41 - Outro

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Filmmaker Jeremy Saulnier joins the show to discuss the making of his new Netflix film Rebel Ridge, starring Aaron Pierre, AnnaSophia Robb, and Don Johnson. After the interview, Sean gives his thoughts on Rebel Ridge, Jake reviews Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and we play a Beetlejuice edition of the IMDb game. 

What are you seeing this weekend? Whether you’re making it out to the theater for the Beetlejuice sequel, staying in to stream “Rebel Ridge” or both, let us know your thoughts in the YouTube comments below.  

Timestamps

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:06:28 - Jeremy Saulnier Interview
• 00:24:29 - ‘Rebel Ridge’ Review
• 00:31:42 - ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Review
• 00:41:52 - IMDb Game: ‘Beetlejuice’ Edition
• 01:03:37 - Outro

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It's finally time for us to put together our movie ranking for the filmography of none other than Christopher Nolan. From Following, through his Batman trilogy, and to Oppenheimer, we run down every Christopher Nolan film as we work towards crowning the filmmaker's masterpiece.

Which film do you think is Christopher Nolan's masterpiece? Let us know on social or drop your thoughts in the comments of the YouTube video. We'll be back next week with another exciting episode and interview so stay tuned for more. 

Timestamps (approx. only)

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:08:55 - Christopher Nolan Tier List
• 00:12:15 - Nolan Tier List: “Following”
• 00:15:21 - Nolan Tier List: “Memento”
• 00:21:41 - Nolan Tier List: “Insomnia”
• 00:25:18 - Nolan Tier List: “Batman Begins”
• 00:35:20 - Nolan Tier List: “The Prestige”
• 00:41:38 - Nolan Tier List: “The Dark Knight”
• 00:45:24 - Nolan Tier List: “Inception”
• 00:48:17 - Nolan Tier List: “The Dark Knight Rises”
• 00:51:43 - Nolan Tier List: “Dunkirk”
• 00:54:56 - Nolan Tier List: “Interstellar”
• 00:58:17 - Nolan Tier List: “Tenet”
• 01:03:14 - Nolan Tier List: “Oppenheimer”
• 01:03:46 - Christopher Nolan’s Masterpiece
• 01:15:27 - Outro

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Director Rupert Sanders joins ReelBlend to discuss his new remake of The Crow, starring Bill Skarsgård and FKA twigs. We discuss whether or not the original film starring Brandon Lee was of any influence, Bill Skarsgård's approach and intense commitment to the role, how they side-stepped the Hollywood system to create a "fierce one-quadrant movie," and more. 

We are off of the main show this week, but stay tuned! We will be back next week with a great show, and our September guest list is already stacking up. You won't want to miss out.

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Alien: Romulus is finally arriving in theaters this weekend, and folks, it’s a must-see. Filmmaker Fede Álvarez returns to the show to chat with us about how he took on the classic action-horror franchise and made it his own while still rooting us in the familiar universe we love. 

The level of detail he and his team brought to the project is truly incredible, and he goes into great detail in our interview about recreating that 1980s horror feel. We also chat about his incredible cast including Cailee Spaeny and David Jonsson, the pair set in the emotional heart of the whole movie. We get teases for some Easter eggs and dangling threads for fans to sniff out, and even a big spoiler moment we can’t wait to share. That said, we are waiting. Stay tuned to our channels to be the first to see that amazing bit from the interview as soon as it drops. 

After the interview, stick around for our thoughts on the film, as well as an Alien franchise director-themed game. 

Timestamps (approx. only)

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:07:23 - Fede Álvarez Interview
• 00:29:30 - Spoiler-Free ‘Alien: Romulus’ Review
• 00:41:33 - ‘Alien: Romulus’ Spoilers!
• 00:58:10 - IMDB Game: 'Alien' Franchise Directors
• 01:11:03 - Outro

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Filmmaker Sean Wang joins our own Sean to discuss the making of his new, semi-autobiographical coming-of-age film Dìdi. We cover the making of the movie from the specific music used in its soundtrack, to its Superbad influences, to the influences pulled from his own life.

On Friday, we are back with another full episode, and we're joined by writer/director Fede Alvarez to talk all things Alien: Romulus! It's another all-time chat, so don't miss the interview, and don't miss Alien: Romulus. 

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Paul Feig joins the show this week to discuss the making of his new movie Jackpot, starring John Cena and Awkwafina. He shares his thoughts on modern comedy movies, struggling to get comedies into movie theaters, early audience reactions to Bridesmaids, the acting role he ironically gets most recognized for, and more. 

Stick around after the interview for our reactions to Deadpool & Wolverine’s killer box office run, Kevin’s spoiler-filled reactions, and what we think the MCU will look like next. 

Timestamps

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:11:56 - Paul Feig Interview
• 00:40:23 - ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Is Crushing It
• 01:17:20 - Outro

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Filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan joins the show to discuss his new thriller Trap, starring Josh Hartnett. We were lucky enough to cover many points throughout his career, from The Sixth Sense's success, pushing the boundaries with Unbreakable, the strange nature of being a famous filmmaker, and more. 

Stick around after the interview for our review of Trap and our spoiler-filled review of Deadpool & Wolverine, followed by our post-SDCC breakdown.

Timestamps (approx. only)

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:12:53 - M. Night Shyamalan Interview
• 00:45:20 - ‘Trap’ Review
• 00:53:28 - ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Spoiler Chat + The Future of The MCU
• 01:12:33 - SDCC Was BIG This Year
• 01:28:54 - Outro

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Director Zack Snyder returns to the podcast to discuss the release of his director's cuts of Rebel Moon. We discuss the conversations with Netflix that led to separate R-rated versions, asking Netflix if they'd let him release them with an NC-17, which of his films has his favorite theatrical cut, originally pitching an R-rated Star Wars film, reacting to the Russo Brothers' return to the MCU and more.

Later this week, we welcome back M. Night Shyamalan for his new film Trap so be sure to subscribe to ReelBlend wherever you get your podcasts. 

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Twisters director Lee Isaac Chung joins ReelBlend to discuss the making of the new legacy sequel starring Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Anthony Ramos. We discuss classic films that have inspired him to this day, what it’s like to hang out with Steven Spielberg, how good practical effects make or break visual effects, and more. 

Stick around for our review of Twisters, as well as a debate on the new horror flick Longlegs.

Timestamps (approx. only)

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:08:22 - Lee Isaac Chung Twisters Interview
• 00:37:48 - Twisters Review
• 00:58:19 - Longlegs Spoiler Chat
• 01:15:06 - Outro

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Writer-director-producer Greg Berlanti joins us this week to discuss his new rom-com Fly Me To The Moon, starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum. We discuss Colin Jost and Scarlett sharing the screen for the first time, playing with the idea of faking the moon landing, and more.

Stick around after the interview for our review of the film, our thoughts on Ridley Scott's Gladiator II trailer, and Sean's major hype for the future of the Karate Kid franchise.

Timestamps

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:06:31 - Greg Berlanti Interview
• 00:32:28 - ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ Interview
• 00:41:51 - Go See ‘Longlegs’
• 00:45:17 - ‘Gladiator 2’ Trailer Reactions
• 00:59:00 - Sean Gushes About ‘Cobra Kai’
• 01:06:15 - Outro

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Twister director Jan de Bont joins the show for the classic film’s official 4K UHD release! We discuss whether or not Tom Hanks was originally considered to be cast as the lead, Bill Paxton’s incredible dedication, Philip Seymour Hoffman’s comedic chops, and how Joss Whedon contributed to one of Speed’s Iconic lines.

We cover everything from shooting Die Hard to casting Bill Paxton to Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves butting heads on the set of Speed. Get prepped for the upcoming Twister sequel Twisters with the 1996 classics's 4K release, and don't miss this conversation with the filmmaker behind it. 

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A Quiet Place: Day One director Michael Sarnoski joins us to discuss the making of the film's striking ending, all the effort that goes into casting and directing a feline on set, plus the movie he is tackling next starring Jodie Comer and Hugh Jackman. 

Stick around after the interview for Kevin's thoughts on the film, our reviews of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, and an update on what we've been watching outside the usual movie realm. 

Timestamps

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:11:25 - [SPOILERS] - Michael Sarnoski Interview: ‘A Quiet Place Day One’
• 00:45:58 - [SPOILERS] - Kevin’s ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Review
• 00:51:45 - ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ Review
• 01:02:10 - What We’ve Been Watching (‘The Bear’ / ‘The Boys’)
• 01:06:16 - Outro

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Kevin Costner joins us this week for the release of his first chapter of Horizon: An American Saga, his epic Western story, decades in the making. We cover the earliest days of his career, including some of his biggest films and performances. The actor-director walks us through the intense process of making a 4-part film series back to back, we discuss his collaboration with Zack Snyder in Man of Steel and more. 

Also this week, we review both Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 and A Quiet Place: Day One and give our thoughts on the trailer for Here, starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright.

Timestamps (approx. only)

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:06:38 - Kevin Costner Interview
• 00:46:58 - Interview Reactions
• 00:54:18 - ‘Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1’ Review
• 01:11:21 - ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Review
• 01:21:06 - ‘Here’ Trailer Reactions
• 01:26:57 - Outro

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Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, and Tom Hardy debut their new film “The Bikeriders” in theaters this weekend. Writer-director Jeff Nichols joins us on this week’s show to discuss the making of “The Bikeriders” and working with his star-studded cast. We talk about the energy surrounding Austin Butler, what that energy does for a film, being afraid of the real motorcycle gang the movie is inspired by, and more.

Timestamps (approx. only)

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:03:23 - Jeff Nichols Interview - ‘The Bikeriders’
• 00:35:04 - ‘The Bikeriders’ Review
• 00:43:08:15 - ‘Inside Out 2’ Wins Big & More Box Office Talk
• 00:59:47 - Outro

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Our very own Sean O’Connell has his latest book releasing this week. “Bruce Willis: Celebrating the Cinematic Legacy of an Unbreakable Hollywood Icon” walks through the acclaimed actor’s entire filmography and career. So we thought what better time than now to look back and rank our top five Bruce Willis movies? 

We are trying something new with this list. Instead of simply revealing a pre-structured list, we are taking you through the process. First, we draft up nine of his films for consideration. Then, we reduce the list to the five we want to rank and finally debate the order. 

Also this week, we review Inside Out 2, and catch up on Bad Boys: Ride or Die.

Timestamps (approx. only)

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:05:02 - Bruce Willis’ Top 5 Movies
• 00:52:22 - ‘Inside Out 2’ Review
• 00:58:34 - We Caught Up On ‘Bad Boys: Ride Or Die’
• 01:05:56 - Spoilers: ‘Bad Boys: Ride Or Die’
• 01:08:05 - Outro

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Richard Linklater’s latest film “Hit Man,” starring Glen Powell and Adria Arjona, is now available to stream on Netflix, and the legendary writer-director sat down with us to discuss the making of his (sort of based on a true story) film, and his career. We dive into his process of working with actors, finding chemistry on screen, the prospects of a “School of Rock” sequel, and an incredible story about Matthew McConaughey’s iconic “Dazed and Confused” line. 

It’s our first full show back from our hiatus, so we also take some time to discuss what we’ve been watching, Disney’s new “Star Wars” series “The Acolyte,” and we celebrate the incredible influence of Scott Wampler following his passing. 

Timestamps (approx. only)

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:07:16 - Richard Linklater Interview - ‘Hit Man’
• 00:38:25 - ‘Hit Man’ Review
• 00:42:41 - This Summer Movie Season Is ‘Just Fine’
• 00:51:31 - New Disney+ ‘Star Wars’ Series ‘The Acolyte’ Reactions
• 00:54:13 - What We’ve Been Watching
• 01:04:14 - Remembering Scott Wampler
• 01:15:44 - Outro

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This week, we return with one of our all-time favorite interviews. Originally recorded in December 2019, we are joined by Quentin Tarantino for an extended, 2-hour conversation spanning the legendary director's career. We sat down with Tarantino for the home video release of Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood, so we of course spent a lot of our time with him discussing the making of the film, casting Al Pacino, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Brad Pitt’s perfect casting, and more. 

That is just the tip of this iceberg. Stick around through the conversation for his thoughts on being snubbed at the Oscars, Pulp Fiction, Bruce Willis nearly cast as Bill in Kill Bill, and more. 

Timestamps (approx. only)

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:03:30 - Quentin Tarantino Interview (*originally recorded Dec. 2019)
• 02:07:11 - Outro

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Legendary director George Miller joins the show for the release of his latest entry in the Mad Max franchise, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. The franchise has been cruising for over four decades, and the filmmaker takes us all the way back to the beginning with memories of early, negative reviews and the cultural wave that eventually grew into what it is today.

We discuss some obvious, and not-so-obvious, changes to how stunts and special effects shots are made, watching Road Warrior 30 years later, and more.

Timestamps (approx. only)

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:05:32 - George Miller Interview
• 00:36:25 - ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ Review (Spoiler-Free)
• 00:51:12 - ‘Furiosa’ Spoilers!
• 00:56:42 - Outro

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Director Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger) joins us for a chat about the making of his new film The Strangers: Chapter 1, the first of 3 chapters he shot simultaneously. But that of course is not all. The director has a long history in Hollywood, and we run through a number of his notable projects such as Die Hard 2, his Exorcist sequel, and more. 

In our interview, the director walks us through some of his creative process on set for setting up his shots, choosing lenses, and why he doesn't need an excessive amount of takes to get what he wants. From regrets around his Exorcist sequel to conflicts on set with Bruce Willis on the direction to take the Die Hard franchise and even his experience making A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, we cover the breadth of his long career.

Next week, we welcome George Miller to the program for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, so be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

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Dune: Part Two's Costume Designer Jacqueline West and Set Designer Patrice Vermette join us to discuss their collaboration with Denis Villeneuve for their return to the world of Arrakis. We get into the types of conversations they have with each other and their director when crafting their respective visual elements for the film including the "big fiasco" caused when shooting Dune: Part Two's gladiator scene on Giedi Prime in infrared. 

Stay tuned, Friday brings another great interview!

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Dune’s Oscar-winning cinematographer Greig Fraser returns to the show with Oscar-winning editor Joe Walker to discuss the making of Dune: Part Two and their collaborations with Denis Villeneuve. We get details on shooting Feyd-Rautha’s introduction on Giedi Prime with infrared lighting, cutting Paul Atreides and Feyd’s final fight, and more. 

Stay tuned. We have more interviews on the making of “Dune: Part Two” coming! 

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Michael Showalter returns to the show to discuss his new film starring Anne Hathaway, “The Idea of You.” He discusses the origins of the film’s story, whether or not it’s inspired by Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde’s relationship, Anne Hathaway would rather you call her Annie, and more.

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“Challengers,” from writer-director Luca Guadagnino, is our favorite performance from the ever-talented Zendaya, but she isn’t alone. Mike Fast and Josh O’Connor equally deliver to create a three-piece ensemble that propels us through one of the year's most exciting films. In this week’s show, we dive right in with our review, and if you’ve managed to make it out to the theater already, stick around for our brief spoiler-filled section that follows. For those that haven’t, hit pause and see this one as soon as possible. 

Also this week, in light of recent success at the box office, we discuss the nature of the middle-budget feature film and its potential comeback in the industry. Finally, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” dropped the full-length trailer we’ve all been dying to see, and we give our immediate impressions.  

Timestamps (approx. only)

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:04:13 - Are smaller films reclaiming the box office?
• 00:19:07 - ‘Challengers’ Review (Spoiler-Free)
• 00:29:56 - ‘Challengers’ SPOILERS!
• 00:38:23 - ‘Deadpool & Wolverine” Trailer Reactions
• 00:51:50 - Game: Lost In Translation
• 01:00:15 - Outro

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The horror genre has been on a box office tear this year with what feels like a new entry hitting theaters every week. Today, we welcome back the director duo known as Radio Silence, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, and Tyler Gillett, to discuss their new vampire flick “Abigail.” After two turns at the wheel of the “Scream” franchise, the two bring a unique spin to their story which follows a group of criminals who find themselves in over their heads after kidnapping a young vampire. 

The film finds inspiration from all the right places including “The Shining” and “From Dusk Till Dawn,” the two share just how important films like that are to their own and more. 

Timestamps (approx. only)

• 00:00:00 - Intro 
• 00:10:17 - ‘Abigail’ Interview | 
• 00:27:33 - ‘Civil War’ Marks A24’s Best Box Office Opening Weekend
• 00:34:51 - Scorsese And Spielberg Both Have Some Big Upcoming Pictures
• 00:43:03 - Review: ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’
• 00:51:18 - Review: ‘Abigail’
• 00:57:10 - Outro

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Alex Garland is one of the most interesting filmmakers working today and has delivered striking, awe-inspiring cinema as both a writer and director for over two decades. We are honored to welcome Garland on the show to discuss his latest film, Civil War. The cast blew away each of us, as well as the story centered on wartime journalists, and the grace with which the film navigates its controversial narrative through the real world it seems to depict so nearly. 

We discuss designing his set pieces with backstory, how Jesse Plemons joined the cast at the last minute and delivered one of the best performances of the year, and more. He even shares some details on the upcoming 28 Days Later sequel, 28 Years Later. 

Timestamps (approx. only)

• 00:00:00 - Intro 
• 00:02:49 - Alex Garland Talks ‘Civil War,’ ’28 Years Later’ and More
• 00:30:11 - Spoiler-Free’ Civil War’ Review
• 00:49:48 - ‘Civil War’ Spoilers!
• 01:08:09 - Sean Is At CinemaCon 2024
• 01:20:23 - Outro

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What should you watch this summer season? This week, we run through some of the major movie releases hitting theaters, and discuss which have us intrigued, which we remain cautiously optimistic about, and which we are the most excited about. It’s looking to be an impressive year! Both M. Night Shyamalan and daughter Ishana Shyamalan have films headed to theaters, Fede Álvarez appears to be returning a beloved franchise to its roots with Alien: Romulus, and Twisters…enough said. 

Which film are you most excited about this summer? Head to the YouTube comments and let us know!

Timestamps (approx. only)

• 00:00:00 - Intro 
• 00:06:04 - Summer Movie Preview
• 00:46:06 - Oscars In Review: Would We Still Give Joaquin The Win For Joker?
• 00:55:29 - ‘Monkey Man’ Reactions
• 00:57:23 - Outro

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Director Adam Wingard joins us to discuss his new epic monster movie Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. The filmmaker takes us through some of his trying experiences on set, making his monsters more relatable, Tom Cruise joining the MonsterVerse, and more. 

After the interview, we review the movie and dive into a spoiler-filled chat on Immaculate. And of course, a Bad Boys trailer couldn’t pass us by without some quick reactions.

Timestamps (approx. only)

• 00:00:00 - Intro 
• 00:04:19 - Adam Wingard Interview | ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’
• 00:28:22 - ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ Review
• 00:37:27 - ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Trailer Reaction
• 00:46:55 - ‘Immaculate’ SPOILER Review
• 00:54:48 - PSA: Go See ‘Late Night with The Devil’ 
• 00:58:12 - Outro

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