It’s the end of another great year at the movies which means it’s time for us to reveal our favorite films of the year. On this week’s extended show, the guys break down their individual Top 10 Movies of 2022 lists which will determine ReelBlend’s overall Top 5 Movies of the year. What are your favorite movies released in 2022? Let us know in the comments or on social! 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 - Intro 00:04:56 - Our Top 10 Movies Of 202201:56:23 - ReelBlend’s Top 5 Movies Of 202202:01:44 - OutroOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Writer, director and patron saint of the ReelBlend podcast Damien Chazelle returns to discuss the making of his new film Babylon. We talk about serendipity on set and his “most beautiful” happy accident shot which didn’t make the final cut, showing movies to his kids, Babylon’s incredible ending and so much more. Stick around through the rest of the show for our full review of Babylon, and the other films releasing this week. 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 - Intro 00:04:45 - Damien Chazelle Interview 00:36:54 - This Week In Movies00:39:12 - Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody Review00:44:17 - The Pale Blue Eye Review00:49:19 - Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Review00:59:38 - The Whale Review 01:08:37 - Babylon Review01:21:32 - Our Favorite Damien Chazelle Movie01:37:26 - OutroOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This weekend, moviegoers return to the world of Pandora after more than a decade since the original, record-setting “Avatar” was released. Our review of “Avatar: The Way Of Water” is spoiler free, but feel free to stick around for our spoiler-filled section if you managed to make it out to a theater and see it. Also on this week’s show, we react to the official nominees for the Golden Globes which mark our first look at where the Awards season is headed. 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 - Intro 00:03:34 - Golden Globe Nominations Reaction00:27:51 - ‘Bardo: False Chronicle Of A Handful Of Truths’ Review00:34:56 - More Awards Season Talk 00:38:20 - ‘Avatar: The Way Of Water’ Review00:54:17 - Spoiler Talk: ‘Avatar: The Way Of Water’01:02:03 - Our Favorite James Cameron MovieOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The legend himself Guillermo del Toro joins ReelBlend to talk about his new Netflix film Pinocchio. We talk about the stop-motion animation process, his decades-long friendship with James Cameron, and even some of the incredible work he did on Pacific Rim. This week has a number of releases hitting theaters and streaming, so stay tuned through our interview for our reviews! 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)00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:27 - Guillermo del Toro Talks Pinocchio, James Cameron and More00:42:08 - Spoiler Alert Review00:46:47 - Empire of Light Review00:50:00 - Emancipation Review00:57:25 - Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio Review01:06:06 - Our Favorite Ewan McGregor Movie01:20:37 - OutroOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The directing duo The Daniels, Daniel Kwan, and Daniel Scheinert, join the show following their big win at the Gotham Awards for their amazing film Everything Everywhere All At Once. We talk about their reactions to the win, the film’s surprising success, and more. They dive into their process of filmmaking, how they manage to pack so much into one “indie” film, and beg of you…don’t go looking for the rocks. Also this week, we review Andor, adding it to our Star Wars Tier List, as well as the new action holiday flick Violent Night. 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)00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:51 - The Daniels Talk Everything Everywhere All At Once00:43:11 - Glass Onion Wins Big In Theaters00:56:51 - Disney+’s Andor Review & Star Wars Tier List01:09:32 - This Week In Movies01:13:45 - Violent Night Review01:26:03 - Our Favorite Winter Movie01:36:09 - Outro Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The holiday weekend is packed with releases from Steven Spielberg's The Fablemans, to Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery to J.D. Dillard's Devotion starring Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell. Director J.D. Dillard joins the show to discuss the making of the film, shooting with antique fighter planes, the film's incredible score, and more. Also joining the show this week is NATO's Vice President and Chief Communications Officer to chat about a new study on non-traditional content curation at your local movie theater. 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)00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:26 - J.D. Dillard Talks Devotion00:34:47 - NATO Interview00:48:44 - This Week In Movies00:59:28 - Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Reactions01:09:03 - Devotion Review01:13:34 - The Fabelmans ReviewOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rian Johnson joins the show to discuss his new film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery! We dive into his process for creating the murder mystery, what might come in future installments, his iconic Breaking Bad episodes, 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 - @gabeKovacsOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The cinematic universe formerly known as the DCEU, now the DC Universe, has had a bumpy ride from the early days of Man of Steel, through the saga of the Snyder Cut and now on to Black Adam and beyond. On this week’s show, we return to the Tier List format to see how the films stack up against each other. Stick around through the tier list for our reviews of the important, and devastating new film She Said which chronicles the incredible work of two New York Times investigative journalists as they break the Harvey Weinstein scandal back in 2017. With the release of She Said, we also discuss the works of one of its stars, Carey Mulligan, as we try to choose which of her performances is our favorite. 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 - Intro 00:07:04 - DC Universe Tier List01:15:36 - This Week In Movies01:18:46 - She Said Review01:32:08 - Our Favorite Carrey Mulligan Movie01:42:14 - OutroOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever week here at ReelBlend. Before we dive into our thoughts, we take a look at audiences’ anticipation for the Marvel sequel to the project where we think the opening weekend box office will end up. We give our in-depth reviews in our spoiler-free section, so never fear. But if you’ve seen the film, stick around to hear our full, spoiler-filled thoughts on what transpires in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. We discuss the film’s approach to Chadwick Boseman’s passing and how the film expresses grief with its own parallel story. We get into the new character of Namor, his people and the further implications this film’s story has on the MCU. Thank you to AMC Theatres On Demand for sponsoring this episode. Learn more on AMC Theatres On Demand here: https://www.amctheatres.com/on-demandReelBlend 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 - Intro 00:06:26 - Black Panther Box Office Predictions00:23:22 - Black Panther Review (Spoiler-Free)00:39:03 - Black Panther Spoilers01:19:23 - Our Favorite Marvel Hero Duo 01:28:56 - OutroOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Anne Hathaway and Anthony Hopkins star in the new film Armageddon Time. On this week’s show, director James Grey dishes on the making of the film, with the addition of a delicious surprise.We also discuss the new trailer for Avatar: The Way Of Water, Black Adam’s box office performance, our review for Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, and our favorite Anthony Hopkins movie.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 - Intro00:09:00 - James Gray Interview00:39:28 - Box Office Reactions00:51:30 - Avatar: The Way of Water Trailer Reaction01:09:54 - This Week In Movies01:14:52 - Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Review01:26:50 - Armageddon Time Review01:38:15 - Our Favorite Anthony Hopkins Movie1:53:30 - OutroOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy