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Godzilla 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 and pretty much the rest of Disney’s remaining 2021 slate has shifted. We discuss Warner Media confirming that Zack Snyder’s Justice League will be his last in what they now consider to be a completed trilogy. This week’s BlendGame looks at the work of Antoine Fuqua. Next week, we celebrate the incredible Kate Winslet, and try to narrow down our favorite performances from her staggering career. Send in your pick on Twitter using #KateWinsletBlend. This Week In MoviesInvincible

It 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 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 form. Follow The ShowReelBlend - @ReelBlendSean - @Sean_OConnell Jake - @JakesTakesKevin - @KevinMcCarthyTVGabe - @gabeKovacsReelBlend MerchWe have all kinds of fun merch for dedicated Blenders to flaunt their fandom with pride. (cinemablend.com/shop)Support this pod

Director 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 ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBlendPodcast) for full episodes of the show in video form. Follow The ShowReelBlend - @ReelBlendSean - @Sean_OConnell Jake - @JakesTakesKevin - @KevinMcCarthyTVGabe - @gabeKovacsReelBlend MerchWe have all kinds of fun merch for dedicated Blenders to flaunt their fandom with pride. (cinemablend.com/shop)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br

Zack 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 opinions as the race continues to narrow down for next month’s show. Don’t fret, we will have our annual Oscars predictions episode before the ceremony, however we still need a bet for the losing members of the show. Have a reasonable idea for us? Send it in! This week’s BlendGame takes a look at the always amazing Stanley Tucci as we decide which of his roles are our favorites. Next week, we’re celebrating Antoine Fuqua’s career with #AntoineFuquaBlend. Send in your picks on Twitter! 

Director 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 weekend, we give an update on the current awards race, and discuss some of the winners and snubs. This week’s BlendGame is fairly broad, and a lot of fun. We choose our favorite films the fall under the Fantasy genre. Next week, we’re celebrating the work of Stanley Tucci Send in you pick on Twitter using #StanleyTucciBlendThis Week in Movies- Long Weekend- Yes Day- CherryReelBlend Premium!Sign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly news

Robin 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 Globes happened! The guys give their reactions to this year’s unique telecast, and we discuss how the race to the Oscars is shaping up with this new stable of award winners. Also, Sean’s book “Release the Snyder Cut: The Crazy True Story Behind the Fight That Saved Zack Snyder's Justice League” is finally out. Jake and Kevin take some time to ask Sean about the surreal ride of writing and releasing an actual book, and the response to it so far. Wesley Snipes has turned out iconic pe

Director 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 series, and discuss the future of Marvel television with Kevin Feige. We take a look at Halle Berry’s filmography for #HalleBerryBlend. Next week, we’re diving into Wesley Snipes work to figure out our absolute favorites. Send in your pick using #WesleySnipesBlend on Twitter.  This Week In Movies- Bigfoot Family (Netflix)- Tom and Jerry (Theaters & HBO Max)- The Father (Limited)- Cherry (Limited)- The United States Vs. Billie HolidayReelBlend Premium!Sign up for an ex

Composer 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 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 form. Follow The ShowReelBlend - @ReelBlendSean - @Sean_OConnell Jake - @JakesTakesKevin - @KevinMcCarthyTVGabe - @gabeKovacsReelBlend MerchWe have all kinds of fun merch for dedicated Blenders to flaunt their fandom with pride. (cinemablend.com/shop)Suppo

Director 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 service and the concept of human curation in film. We also touch on her experience as a journalist before directing, and how that informs her storytelling. We ask about some visual choices in the film, including wider shots and the creative use of subtitles, and how they leant themselves to the story. She is a fantastic return guest, and if you missed our first discussion with her on Birds of Prey, you can c

Director 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 video form. Follow The ShowReelBlend - @ReelBlendSean - @Sean_OConnell Jake - @JakesTakesKevin - @KevinMcCarthyTVGabe - @gabeKovacsReelBlend MerchWe have all kinds of fun merch for dedicated Blenders to flaunt their fandom with pride. (cinemablend.com/shop)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Director 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 on our favorites from one of the all-time greats, Morgan Freeman. Next week, we’ll be celebrating the work from Academy Award winner Halle Berry. Use #HalleBerryBlend on Twitter to let us know your favorite performance of hers! This Week In Movies - Fear of Rain- Music- To All the Boys: Always and Forever- French Exit- Minari- Judas and the Black Messiah- Land- The Mauritanian- Barb and Star Go to Vista Del MarReelBlend Premium!Sign

John 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 in the episode.Also this week, John M. Chu has been tapped to direct the long-anticipated film adaptation of Wicked. Zack Snyder dropped some Joker teases for Justice League. We chat about WandaVision’s bombshell Episode 4 (check timestamps below to skip spoilers). This week’s BlendGame honors the legendary composer Terence Blanchard. Next week, we’re tackling the long and storied career of Morgan freakin’ Freeman. Send in your fav

The 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 episodes of the show in video form. Follow The ShowReelBlend - @ReelBlendSean - @Sean_OConnell Jake - @JakesTakesKevin - @KevinMcCarthyTVGabe - @gabeKovacsReelBlend MerchWe have all kinds of fun merch for dedicated Blenders to flaunt their fandom with pride. (cinemablend.com/shop)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Writer/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 nearing a close.In celebration of his staggering career thus far, we take a look at Denzel Washington for this week's BlendGame. Next week, we're celebrating the tremendous work from composer Terence Blanchard. Let us know your favorite score of his on Twitter using #TerenceBlanchardBlend.This Week In MoviesSupernova (Limited)The Dig (Netflix)Palmer (Apple TV+)The Little Things (Wide + HBO Max)ReelBlend PremiumSign up f

This 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 for the role. Why? Well, we don’t know either. This week’s BlendGame honors our favorite pups from across cinema history with #MovieDogBlend. Next week, you can play along on social with #DenzelWashingtonBlend, and let us know your favorite performance from the monolithic talent Denzel Washington. This Week In Movies- The Kid Detective (VOD)- The White Tiger (Netflix)- Our Friend (Limited/VOD)ReelBlend Premium!Sign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad

Yahya 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 schedule for 2021, we review the first 2 episodes of WandaVision and discuss the ever-shifting return of the theatrical experience. What's your favorite performance or film from the iconic Christopher Walken? We get into our personal picks this week, and prepare for next week's game in which we'll debate our favorite movie dogs. Let us know on social using #MovieDogBlend. This Week In Mov

Another 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 Chris by tweeting in your favorite Christopher Walken performance using #ChristopherWalkenBlend. This Week In MoviesPieces of a Woman (Netflix)Herself (Amazon Prime Video)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/ReelBl

Pete 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 enough, and this interview is all the better having seen it. So get to it!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. Follow The ShowReelBlend - @ReelBlendSean - @Sean_OConnell Jake - @JakesTakesKevin - @KevinMcCarthyTVGabe - @g

Writer/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 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. Follow The ShowReelBlend - @ReelBlendSean - @Sean_OConnell Jake - @JakesTakesKevin - @KevinMcCarthyTVGabe - @gabeKovacsReelBlend MerchWe have all kinds of fun merch for dedicated Blenders to flaunt their fandom with pride. (cinemablend.com/shop)Support this podcast at — htt

Paul 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 strategy fares compared to Warner Bros full streaming commitment.This week's BlendGame proved to be a fun one. We asked you which film do wish you could go back in time and experience with a crowd during its opening weekend, and you didn't disappoint. Next week, we are celebrating Chris Pine's work with #ChrisPineBlend. Send in your favorite Chris Pine performance or film on Twitter using the hashtag, and we might read it out on the show.This W