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With Kevin Smith’s Clerk’s III on the horizon, the guys take a look back at his filmography to figure out which ranks as his masterpiece.ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at RedCircle .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 - @gabeKovacsTimestamps (approx. only)00:00:00 - Intro00:05:45 - Kevin Smith Tier List00:58:10 - National Cinema Day! 01:13:05 - Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Review01:24:05 - This Week In Movies01:25:45 - Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul. Review01:32:30 - Our Favorite Regina Hall Movies01:40:10 - OutroSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Writer and director Jessica Thompson joins the show this week to chat about her film The Invitation, starring Nathalie Emmanuel, Thomas Doherty, and Sean Pertwee. Also on this week’s show, we discuss the return of Game of Thrones with our reactions to The House of the Dragon’s premiere. Gabe catches us up on Netflix’s The Sandman, and we review Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlberg’s Me Time.ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at RedCircle .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 - @gabeKovacsTimestamps (approx. only)00:04:03 - Jessica Thompson Interview00:26:32 - The House of The Dragon Review00:38:22 - The Sandman 00:43:11 - Sean Is Catching Up On The Staircase00:50:14 - This Week In Movies00:52:49 - Breaking Review00:56:46 - Me Time Review0

Director Scott Derrickson has found great success following his departure from the helm of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness with his latest film The Black Phone starring Ethan Hawke. In our interview, he discussed making the decision to step away from a Marvel movie, his favorite book adaptations, the Stephen King story he’d like to adapt himself, and more. Also this week, Sean pays tribute to Better Call Saul’s impressive run following its final episodes. Marvel’s She-Hulk series has finally hit Disney+ this week, and we give our thoughts through the first four episodes. And finally, Idris Elba is back in theaters with Beast! Stick around to hear our spoiler-free reviews. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at RedCircle .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 - @

Writer, director, and actor James Morosini joins the show to talk about his breakout feature I Love My Dad, starring himself, Patton Oswalt, and Claudia Sulewski. The film won the audience award at this year's SXSW Film Festival and has won over audiences on its tour through the festival circuit. We discuss the story which inspired the film, his therapist pushing him to make the film, Claudia Sulewski’s daunting role and flawless execution, and so much. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at RedCircle .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 - @gabeKovacsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Director Halina Reijn joins the show to discuss her new movie Bodies Bodies Bodies, starring Amanda Stenberg, Maria Bakalova, Rachel Sennott, Pete Davidson. We talk about the film’s incredible ending (no spoilers!), working with her cast to create a specific tone and realism, her use of music and score, as well as the ingenious way they let the actors light each other in the film’s dim night scenes. Stick around for our review of Bodies Bodies Bodies, a breakdown of the Batgirl saga at DC, and more. Finally, Phil Contrino from the National Association of Theater Owners stops by for a chat about the positive outlook on the future of the theater-going experience. 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 - @JakesTakes

Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, and Bryan Tyree Henry are just a few members of the stacked cast in Sony Pictures’ Bullet Train. Director David Leitch and producer Kelly McCormick join us to discuss the making of, casting Brad Pitt, adapting a novel, Atomic Blonde’s anniversary and more.Stick around for our reviews of the film, as well as our thoughts in Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator prequel Prey which hits Hulu this weekend.ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at RedCircle .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 - @gabeKovacsTimestamps (approx. only)00:07:42 - David Leitch & Kelly McCormick Interview (Bullet Train)00:50:01 - Star Wars’ Andor Trailer Reactions01:06:32 - Jo Koy’s Easter Sunday Review01:16:16 - Prey Review01:35:10 - Bullet

Quentin Tarantino and long-time friend, and collaborator Roger Avary join ReelBlend to chat about their days working together at Video Archives, how their styles of film criticism have changed (read: matured) since then, and more. Quentin names the movie he thinks is the greatest MOVIE of all time, his best monologue and we of course discuss their new podcast The Video Archives Podcast.Check out The Video Archives Podcast wherever you get your podcasts: videoarchivespodcast.comReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at http://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 - @gabeKovacsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer has finally dropped a first-look trailer attached to Nope in IMAX! Check out our reactions and predictions for what Nolan has in store for us next year. Oppenheimer isn’t the only trailer we need to talk about this week. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has finally given us a look at how the Marvel story will continue following the passing of Chadwick Boseman, and it appears they will do so with beauty and respect for the legacy he left behind in the franchise. We also chat about Nope’s opening weekend box office results, review BJ Novak’s Vengeance and discuss our favorite Mystery movies. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at http://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 - @gab

Jordan Peele joins us to talk about his latest masterstroke, Nope, starring Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, and Steven Yeun. We chat about his collaboration with cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema, their decision behind shooting the film in IMAX, and what advice from Christopher Nolan looks like. The interview and this week’s review are free of spoilers, but we do talk about some of the film’s influences and origins, the topics Peele wanted to explore, and more. Stick around through the interview to hear our full review of Nope, as well as our reviews for the Russo brothers new action flick The Gray Man starring Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, and Ana de Armas. This week’s interview and BlendGame are sponsored by our friends at AMC Theatres: Thrills and Chills. Check out AMC Theatres’ Thrills and Chills program for more on all the great horror and thrillers hitting theaters this year: AMC Thrills and ChillsAnd be sure to grab some tickets and see Nope in theaters this weekend: NopeReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra

Where the Crawdads Sing director Olivia Newman joins the show this week to walk us through some of the tough conditions they were working in to bring the acclaimed novel to the big screen. We discuss the importance of the film’s setting, shooting on location which came with intense delays due to weather, casting for the film’s central romantic dynamic, working with David Strathairn, the incredible work on display from cinematographer Polly Morgan, Taylor Swift’s original song and more. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at RedCircle .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 - @gabeKovacsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: h

Marvel’s Thor: Love & Thunder (starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, and Tessa Thompson) hits theaters this weekend! Taika Waititi returns to the MCU with the next installment in Thor’s long-running saga, and we give our full spoiler-free and spoiler-filled reviews. Netflix’s Stranger Things fourth season finally came to its epic conclusion with the release of Vol. 2. It might be the best season yet, and so we had to take some time to dive into spoilers. Did the villain live up to the hype? Are we excited for a fifth and final season? Did season 4 drag on too long? We get into all of this and more. The box office continued its surge over the holiday weekend with Minions: The Rise of Gru winning big. We take a look at the landscape of releases moving forward to predict how this reassuring return to theatrical wins might play out throughout the year. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at RedCircle .ReelBlend on Yo

We’re kicking off our director-themed Tier Lists with the one and only Quentin Tarantino. As usual, we run through his prolific filmography giving each entry a letter grade, but there’s a twist. Rather than an S tier, we’ve challenged ourselves to elect a single film as his Masterpiece. How did we do? Reach out and let us know what your list looks like. Also this week, we continue to revel in the recent resurgence at the global box office. Top Gun: Maverick continued Tom Cruise’s historic run, Elvis made a respectable debut, and Jurassic World: Dominion creeps ever closer to a potential billion-dollar run. Check out our completed tier list here.ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at RedCircle .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 -

Horror legend and icon Robert Englund joins us to talk about his role in Stranger Things Season 4, Freddy Krueger, his favorite movie villains, and more. He takes us down the path of Freddy Krueger diving into Hannibal Lecter’s dreams, Stranger Things’ brilliance in blending classic ‘80s film, shooting a scene largely covered in narration, and whether or not Victor Creel will return in Stranger Things Season 4 Part II. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at RedCircle .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 - @gabeKovacsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tom Hanks is here. You read that correctly. Tom Hanks himself joins ReelBlend to promote his new film Elvis (also starring Austin Butler). Mr. Tom Hanks was generous enough with his time to share stories from across his career, including breaking down some of the moments and cast reactions to filming Saving Private Ryan’s famous opening. He also gives some fantastic advice for young actors and shares an incredible moment from working with Paul Newman on Road to Perdition which informs how he approaches his fellow actors even to this day. The wonderful stories don’t end there, so strap in and enjoy. Following our interview, we give our reviews for Elvis and even discuss our favorite Tom Hanks movies of all time. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at RedCircle .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 - @ReelBlendSe

The filmmakers behind Brian and Charles join the show to discuss the making of their charming new comedy; from its inception on the stage, to the short film and now the big screen. Director Jim Archer, writer David Earl (Brian) and writer Chris Hayward (Charles) also share their reactions to the film getting accepted into Sundance, audience reception and more.ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at RedCircle .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 - @gabeKovacsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pixar is back in theaters with the release of Lightyear, the film Toy Story’s Andy fell in love with before buying a Buzz Lightyear action figure. We review the film (starring Chris Evans, Keke Palmer, Take Waititi), as well as Brian and Charles, Netlfix’s Spiderhead, and more. This week is packed with new releases, but first, we have to take a moment to recognize the huge opening weekend for Jurassic World: Dominion, another sign that the theatrical business is coming back strong. Also, with another weekend breaking $50 million for Top Gun: Maverick, it takes over the top spot for this year’s domestic box office. Sean was able to catch up with the new Jurassic film, so we take a moment to add it to our official tier list. Check out our finalized list here. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at http://bit.ly/reelblendpremium .ReelBlend on YouTubeBe sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBlendPodcast) for full episode

Writer, director, and executive producer Colin Trevorrow joins us to dig into spoiler territory for his new film Jurassic World: Dominion. He describes the process of setting out a 3-film arc early on with the World half of the franchise, splitting up his films and collaborating with a different director for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, reacting to the legacy characters (Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Sam Neill) back on screen together and more. You won’t want to miss this fascinating chat. Just be warned…spoilers!ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at RedCircle .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 - @gabeKovacsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.co

The Jurassic Park franchise returns this week with Colin Trevorrow's Jurassic World: Dominion hitting theaters. Stick around for our spoiler-free thoughts on the new film, but first, we break down our thoughts on the entire franchise with our Jurassic Park Tier List. As usual, sound off in the comments or write in to let us know what your list looks like. Ms. Marvel made its own debut on Disney+ this week. We were able to screen episodes 1 and 2, and give our spoiler-free thoughts on what is shaping up to be our new favorite Marvel series. We also review Adam Sandler’s new Netflix film Hustle and react to Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator prequel Prey. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at http://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 - @JakesTakesKev

Director Jeremiah Zagar joins the show to talk about his new film hitting Netflix this week, Hustle starring Adam Sandler. He walks us through their meticulous testing process for shooting the film's game sequences, being inspired by Raging Bull, professional basketball players turned actors, and more.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 - @gabeKovacsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The time has come. We sit down to hammer out our Tier List ranking of Star Wars films and TV. Did we rank A New Hope too low? Who was right about The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker? What does your list look like in comparison? Send in your feedback on Twitter or head over to the YouTube comments section and let us know how we did. Stick around through the tier list for Jake’s thoughts on David Cronenberg’s new film, Crimes of the Future, and we celebrate the work of Ray Liotta after the news of his passing. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at RedCircle .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 - @gabeKovacsTimestamps (approx. only)00:05:20 - Top Gun: Maverick Box Office00:14:45 - Star Wars Tier List01:28:17 - This Week In Movie