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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Starring Shameik Moore, Hailee Seinfeld, and Oscar Isaac) is not just one of our favorite movies of the year, but, for some of us, one of our favorite films of all time. We sat down with the filmmaking duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller to discuss their process, building the story that bridges the first and third films in the trilogy, the prospects of Miles and friends finding themselves in a live-action world in Beyond the Spider-Verse, and more. Stay tuned through the interview for our box office predictions, as well as our spoiler-free review of the film. Next week, we welcome the directors for a spoiler-filled chat so stay tuned to ReelBlend for more from the Spider-Verse. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at ReelBlend .ReelBlend on YouTubeBe sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (ReelBlend Podcast ) for full episodes of the show in video form.Follow The ShowReelBlend - @ReelBlendSean - @Sean_OConnellJake - @JakesTakesKevin - @KevinMcCarthyTVGabe - @gabeKovacsTimestamps (approx. only)00:00:00 - Intro00:04:53 - Phil Lord & Chris Miller Talk ‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse’00:38:27 - ‘Across The Spider-Verse’ Box Office00:52:02 - ‘The Boogeyman’ Review01:04:38 - ‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse’ Review (Spoiler-Free)01:20:48 - Our Favorite Spider-Man Moments01:27:20 - OutroSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Director Rob Savage joins ReelBlend to discuss the making of his new film The Boogeyman, an adaptation of Stephen King's short story. He discusses working with young, talented actors, the Stephen King story he's excited to adapt next, changing from an R rating to PG-13 before shooting, 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_OConnellJake - @JakesTakesKevin - @KevinMcCarthyTVGabe - @gabeKovacsTimestamps (approx. only)00:00:00 - Intro00:04:52 - Director Rob Savage Talks The Boogeyman00:35:40 - Kevin’s Fast X Review & Our Fast Tier List00:52:09 - Fast X Spoilers00:56:05 - The Little Mermaid Review01:13:08 - Which Disney Classic Should Go Live-Action Next?01:20:37 - OutroSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fast X, starring Vin Diesel, Jason Momoa, and Brie Larson, is finally hitting theaters this week. Director Louis Leterrier joins the show to discuss taking over production after Justin Lin left, being welcomed into the well-oiled Fast “family” machine, his excitement for working on Fast 11, and more. Stick around through the interview of your thoughts on the new trailer for Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, as well as the new clip from Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny. Finally, we dig in on the Fast franchise’s latest with our spoiler-free review of Fast X. 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 (http://YouTube.com/ReelBlendPodcast) for full episodes of the show in video form.Follow The ShowReelBlend - @ReelBlendSean - @Sean_OConnellJake - @JakesTakesKevin - @KevinMcCarthyTVGabe - @gabeKovacsTimestamps (approx. only)00:00:00 - Intro00:06:34 - Louis Leterrier Talks Directing ‘Fast X’ 00:35:50 - ‘Mission Impossible’ Trailer Reaction00:45:08 - ‘Indiana Jones 5’ Clip Reaction00:54:06 - Michael J. Fox’s ‘Still’00:58:35 - ‘Fast X’ Review (Spoiler-Free)01:09:24 - Our Favorite 'Fast & Furious' MovieSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Buckle up, we’re taking a look at the entire Fast and Furious franchise to give our ranking of each film on the official ReelBlend tier list ahead of the theatrical debut of Fast X (starring Vin Diesel, Jason Momoa, Charlize Theron). 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_OConnellJake - @JakesTakesKevin - @KevinMcCarthyTVGabe - @gabeKovacsTimestamps (approx. only)00:00:00 - Intro00:05:56 - Box Office Reacts: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Opening Weekend00:18:53 - ‘The Fast and the Furious” Tier List01:05:30 - ‘Blackberry’ Review01:08:32 - Our Favorite Summer Flops01:18:04 - OutroSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

James Gunn is sunsetting his time at Marvel Studios with “The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, and the rest of the cosmic gang. The final chapter in the Guardians’ story under James Gunn has been highly anticipated as a return to form for Marvel and the MCU. Jake, Sean, and Gabe have all screened the film and give their full, spoiler-free reviews. Stick around for our spoiler-filled segment which dives deeper into our thoughts on what works and what doesn’t, as well as our reactions to what is revealed post-credits. Also this week, Sean discusses his #FullCircle moment with Zack Snyder and the movement to release his vision for Justice League after hosting a Q&A at the filmmaker’s own festival. Kevin and Sean also go more in-depth on Ari Aster’s ‘Beau Is Afraid,’ we discuss the fallout of the WGA’s strike 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_OConnellJake - @JakesTakesKevin - @KevinMcCarthyTVGabe - @gabeKovacsTimestamps (approx. only)00:00:00 - Intro00:02:35 - WGA On Strike00:08:58 - Sean Hosted A ‘BvS’ Q&A Screening With Zack Snyder00:22:10 - We Have To Talk About ‘Beau Is Afraid’00:33:40 - ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Spoiler-Free Review00:43:36 - SPOILERS & MCU Tier List00:58:47 - Our Favorite ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Characters01:11:21 - OutroSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Writer/director Nida Manzoor joins us to discuss her new film, one of our favorites of the year, Polite Society. Also this week, Sean is reporting live from CinemaCon in Las Vegas. He’s seen The Flash, footage from Indy 5 as well as Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse, and soon he’ll see more from Dune 2. He’s here with his reactions to footage and news from the convention that you won’t want to miss. Stick around for our reviews for this week’s theatrical releases. 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_OConnellJake - @JakesTakesKevin - @KevinMcCarthyTVGabe - @gabeKovacsTimestamps (approx. only)00:00:00 - Intro00:05:08 - Director Nida Manzoor Talks ‘Polite Society’00:27:19 - Sean At CinemaCon 202301:02:33 - This Week In Movies01:03:03 - ‘Big George Foreman’ Review01:04:37 - ‘Polite Society’ Review01:07:14 - Go See ‘Beau Is Afriad’01:08:37 - Our Most Anticipated Summer MovieSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Director George Tillman Jr. joins the show to discuss his new biopic George Foreman The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World. He gets into the benefits of talking to George Foreman while making the film, his approach to filmmaking, 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_OConnellJake - @JakesTakesKevin - @KevinMcCarthyTVGabe - @gabeKovacsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Evans and Ana de Armas star in the new action, rom-com Ghosted, now streaming on Apple TV+. Director Dexter Fletcher joins the show this week to talk about the actors’ natural chemistry, Ana de Armas taking on the role after Scarlett Johansson’s exit, Chris Evan’s natural comedic chops, and more. We also get his reaction to Taron Edgerton’s snub at the Oscars for Rocketman, and even an update on the status of Robert Downey Jr.’s Sherlock Holmes 3, which Fletcher was once set to direct. Also this week, Jake shares praise for Star Trek: Picard Season 3, and we review the movies headed to theaters and streaming this weekend.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_OConnellJake - @JakesTakesKevin - @KevinMcCarthyTVGabe - @gabeKovacsTimestamps (approx. only)00:00:00 - Intro00:04:40 - Dexter Fletcher Talks Chris Evans and Ana De Armas In Ghosted’ 00:34:25 - ‘Picard’ Season 3 Is Awesome00:39:21 - Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Covenant’ Review00:51:44 - ‘Chevalier’ Review00:57:34 - ‘Ghosted’ Review01:02:01 - ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Review01:13:38 - Our Favorite Sam Ramie Movies01:25:46 - OutroSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Director Stephen Williams and writer Stefani Robinson join us to talk about their new film Chevalier, starring Kelvin Harrison Jr., Lucy Boynton, and Samara Weaving. 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_OConnellJake - @JakesTakesKevin - @KevinMcCarthyTVGabe - @gabeKovacsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben Schwartz and Chris McKay return to share behind-the-scenes stories from their new film ‘Renfield’ starring Nicolas Cage and Nicholas Hoult alongside Schwartz. We dive into some of the film’s incredible, and practical, special effects, Nicolas Cage’s performance and the impact he’s had throughout his career, and more. Be sure to stick around for our full review of the film as well. Also this week, Sean returns from Star Wars Celebration with plenty to share, including his thoughts on all the exclusive footage screened. Is the future of Star Wars finally looking bright? Listen through to find out. 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_OConnellJake - @JakesTakesKevin - @KevinMcCarthyTVGabe - @gabeKovacsTimestamps (approx. only)00:00:00 - Intro00:04:17 - Ben Schwartz And Director Chris McKay Talk ‘Renfield’00:44:48 - Sean Returns From Star Wars Celebration01:13:06 - ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’ Review01:17:40 - ‘Renfield’ Review01:23:02 - Our Favorite Horror Comedy Movies01:33:25 - OutroSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy