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On this week’s show, director Joseph Kosinski (friend and fan of the show!) joins us to discuss his new film Top Gun: Maverick, starring Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, and Miles Teller. We dive into some behind-the-scenes moments from making the film — everything from convincing Tom Cruise to make the movie to how the actors had to record their own reactions from the cockpit. We also discuss the film's music, some story elements brought over from the original, and the incredible inclusion of Val Kilmer’s Iceman. Stick around for our full, spoiler-free reviews of Top Gun Maverick. We also react to new trailers for The Grey Man from The Russo Brothers, and another little Tom Cruise picture called Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One. 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 vide

Director Carey Williams sat down with Sean O’Connell at this year’s SXSW in Austin to discuss his new film Emergency. The film, which stars RJ Cyler and Donald Elise Watkins, is available in select theaters and will be streaming on Prime Video. In our interview, Sean and Carey discuss casting the film, shooting so much at night, how the film went from a short to a feature, the creative origins of its social commentary, 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

This week we discuss the brand new trailers for She-Hulk: Attorney at Law and Billy Eichner's Bros, the slew of Star Wars news that was just announced, and we add Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness to our Marvel Tier List. Also, reviews for Emergency and Men as well as #AlexGarlandBlend.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)00:06:50 - She-Hulk Trailer Reaction00:13:20 - Bros Trailer Reaction00:22:10 - Star Wars News Roundup00:44:44 - Doctor Strange 2 Tier Ranking00:52:20 - This Week In Movies00:56:05 - Emergency Review01:00:50 - Men Review01:05:35 - Our Favorite Alex Garland Movies01:17:20 - Outro.Support this podcast at — https://r

It’s tier list time! This week, we look at the catalog of Batman films from 1966 to Matt Reeves’ The Batman and rank them from S tier to F. What does your own list look like? Let us know! We also react to box office results for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, give our spoiler-filled thoughts on the series finale of Netflix’s Ozark, and discuss our favorite movies from when were 10 years old. Check out our Batman tier list here: ReelBlend Batman 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)0:00:00 - Intro00:05:04 - Doctor Strange 2 Box Office00:13:20 - Batman Movies Tier List01:02:54 - Ozark Spoiler Chat01:12:14 - This Week In Movies01:14:10

This week’s show is packed with Marvel goodness for fans of the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe. With Moon Knight’s finale dropping earlier this week, we give reviews of the entire season and debate where it falls on our MCU Tier List. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, and Benedict Wong is finally opening in theaters this weekend. We give our spoiler-free thoughts at first for those who haven’t yet made it out to the theater but stick around for our spoiler section to hear all the details of what we liked, loved, and didn’t care for in the sequel. Check out our updated 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 - @

Sean has been in Las Vegas all week attending this year’s CinemaCon. So why don’t we take the chance to sit down and run through some of the most exciting footage and announcement?Olivia Wilde gave a first look at her sophomore film, Don’t Worry Darling, and it sounds like it’s exactly as exciting as we had hoped after she crushed it out of the gate with her debut feature. Warner Bros. trotted out many of their DC wares with the likes of Ezra Miller’s The Flash (aka Michael Keaton’s Batman 3), footage from Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam, and an announced sequel to Matt Reeves’ The Batman bringing back Robert Pattinson in the role. This is great news, folks. Sony Pictures showed up big with footage from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, their casting choice for El Muerto, and more. But perhaps outdoing everyone was Disney with footage from Lightyear, the hotly anticipated film out of Pixar this year, Doctor Strange 2, and finally a glimpse at James Cameron’s work on Avatar: The Way of Water. ReelBlend PremiumS

Nicholas Cage plays Nick Cage in one of our most anticipated movies of the year, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (also starring Pedro Pascal). Filmmakers Tom Gormican and Kevin Etten joined us to discuss the journey of getting Cage on board, working with him to create a fictional version of himself that felt real, the creative ways they solved the production's many hurdles, and more. Stick around through the interview as we also give our reactions to Thor: Love and Thunder’s first trailer. We also give our reviews for Robert Eggers’ The Northman and Massive Talent. Be sure to check out our interview with Eggers which dropped wherever you get your podcasts earlier this week. 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_OC

Writer/Director Robert Eggers joins the show to chat about The Northman starring Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Ethan Hawke, and Anya Taylor-Joy. He talks about the historical inspirations for the score, getting connected with Skarsgård, putting together one of the film’s most exciting “oners” 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

On this week’s show, we are finally completing our Marvel Cinematic Universe tier list with the addition of Phase 3 and Phase 4 so far. To see how we ranked Phases 1 and 2, check out episode 200 on YouTube or wherever you get podcasts.Also this week, we review Mark Wahlberg’s new film, Father Stu. Stick around for the end of the show when we discuss our favorite performances from the awesome Michael Peña!Our Tier List: LinkReelBlend 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 - @gabeKovacsTimestamps (approx. only)00:06:00 - MCU Tier List: Phase 300:47:52 - MCU Tier List: Phase 401:11:47 - This Week In Movies01:19:08 - Our Favorite Michael Peña Movie01:28:40 - OutroSupport this podcast a

Actor, host and director Mayim Bialik joins the show this week to chat about the making of her feature directorial debut As They Made Us starring Dustin Hoffman, Dianna Agron, Candice Bergen, and her Big Bang Theory co-star Simon Helberg. We also discuss reactions to Morbius and its opening-weekend box office results. As well as review a ton of films hitting theaters and streaming this week including As They Made Us, Everything Everywhere All at Once (now in wide release), and Michael Bay’s Ambulance starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. 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 - @gabeKovacsTimestamps (approx. only)00:03:39 - Mayim Bialik Interview00:39:53 - M

Writer/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 check out Law’s reaction series on CineBlend’s YouTube channel where he’ll be breaking down every episode each week as the show’s story unfolds. The Oscars came and went last weekend, stick around for our reactions to the winners, including our own winner Jake Hamilton who hands out his punishments to the losers of this year’s Oscars wager. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for an extra episode a week, a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-f

Writer/Director Mariama Diallo joins the show to talk about her feature debut Master, starring Regina Hall and Zoe Renee. She walks us through creating the look of the film with her cinematographer, how writing can be therapeutic, her very personal connection to the film’s characters and themes, and more. The Oscars are upon us this weekend, and you know that means we have to place our predictions for who will take home those little golden trophies and which of us will delight in winning our annual wager.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.c

Writer/Director duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller join the show to discuss the finale of their new Apple TV+ show The Afterparty. We dive into plenty of spoilers so be warned, and series star Ben Schwartz joins in on the fun! 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

Director Shawn Levy joins the show to chat about his new film The Adam Project! The interview is spoiler-free, but if you’d like to check out the film first, it’s on Netflix right now!In our interview, Shawn Levy discusses working with Ryan Reynolds, their collaborative approach, how they ended up using those classic rock songs, bringing emotional depth to a Sci-Fi world, and much, much 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

Director Mimi Cave joins the show to chat about her new film Fresh! The interview is spoiler-free, but as we note in the episode we can’t recommend enough that you go right now and check out Fresh knowing as little as possible. In our interview, Mimi Cave discusses working with Sebastian Stan and their approach to a serial killer role, her focus on tone, the film’s reflections on modern dating, marketing a film that is best enjoyed the less that you know 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 - @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:/

The Batman starring Robert Pattinson is finally hitting theaters! We sat down with director Matt Reeves to discuss the making of the movie, living up to Batman’s iconic name, his choice to skip the Wayne origins story, and much more.Also this week, we talk about the film’s box office predictions, the SAG Awards and what they mean for the Oscars, and reflect on the career of Ava Duvernay thus far.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_: Jake - @JakesTakesKevin - @KevinMcCarthyTVGabe - @gabeKovacsReelBlend MerchWe have all kinds of fun merch for dedicated Blenders to flaunt their fandom with pride. (cinemablend.com/shop)Timestamps (approx. only)00:00:00 - Intro00:05:40 - Interview with Matt Reeves00:35:50 - The Batman Box Office Predictions0

Cyrano starring Peter Dinklage is finally hitting theaters! We sat down with director Joe Wright last fall to discuss the making of the movie, working with actors, our love Atonement, and that iconic one-er at Dunkirk and more. Also this week, we dive into the controversy surrounding the Oscars choosing to prerecord and cut down 8 categories for this year's Academy Awards ceremony rather than present them live. The Critics’ Choice Super Awards might be the populist film problem with most awards shows, and we discuss the recent nominations. 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_: Jake - @JakesTakesKevin - @KevinMcCarthyTVGabe - @gabeKovacsReelBlend MerchWe have all kinds of fun merch for dedicated Blenders to flaunt their fandom with p

David Morse joins ReelBlend to celebrate the release of The Green Mile on 4K. He walks us through filming some of the Stephen King classic’s iconic scenes, working with Michael Bay on The Rock, and much more from across his prolific career. 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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Director 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 look at Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. 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 Merch

Co-director Reid Carolin joins the show to talk about his feature directorial debut Dog starring and co-directed by Channing Tatum. He dives into his collaborations with cinematographer Newton Thomas Sigel and composer Thomas Newman, working with dogs and how Steven Soderbergh helped them along the way. 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