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Emmy nominations dropped this week, and our beloved Watchmen walked away with 26 nominations! Nearly all the major players, the cinematography, the music and more were rewarded with nominations this year. We dive into that, as well as a few other nominations that caught our eye as we begin what will prove to be a very unique awards season. In other major news, AMC Theatres and Universal Pictures cut a landmark deal following AMC's banishing of Universal properties after the VOD release of trolls earlier this summer. Now, AMC will allow films to be released on VOD after a shortened exclusivity window of just 17 days. This is a huge shift away from the 90 day window before it, and so we discuss just how much of an impact this will have on the theater-going industry. Is this simply an inevitable step that we're finally taking, or is there a better deal theaters should be looking for? Let's find out. This week's BlendGame has us looking at cliffhangers! We decide which film has our favorite cliffhanger ending of all time, and we even debate exactly what classifies as a "cliffhanger." Next week, we are debating our favorite movie genres, and giving our favorite movie from within that genre. Let us know you picks on social using #MovieGenreBlendReelBlend Premium!If you've wanted more of us each week, well now you're getting it. Starting in August, we'll be giving premium subscribers to the show an extra episode featuring discussions surrounding topics that don't fit the show, expanding on topics that come up on the show and more. Membership also comes with a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean himself! And you'll continue to get the show ad-free.You can sign up for ReelBlend Premium by going to bit.ly/reelblendpremium, and connect the new feed to your favorite podcast listening app. Our first premium episode drops Monday August 3rd, and features the show's origin story! This Week In MoviesBlack is King (Disney+)8:10 - Weekly Poll: What is your go-to movie genre?20:00 - Emmy Nominations Announced26:21 - Universal/AMC Theatres Deal50:03 - Tenet Release (finally?) Confirmed1:02:02 - This Week In Movies1:05:50 - #CliffhangerBlend1:26:40 - Listener ReviewFollow The Show HereReelBlend - @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

After we had such a blast speaking with Tony Cervone for his latest film Scoob!, we knew we had to get him back on the show for something fun. Earlier in his career, Tony was the Animation Director on the classic Space Jam movie starring Michael Jordan so he sat down with us to watch through the film, and dropped some amazing behind-the-scenes stories along the way.Follow The Show HereReelBlend - @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

Dave Franco Talks The Rental, A Possible Sequel, Directing & MoreWhat a special guest we have for you! Dave Franco makes his directorial debut this week with The Rental, starring Dan Stevens, Alison Brie and Sheila Vand. He joins us for a discussion on the shift from acting to directing, and what he's learned from the directors he's worked with. He also dives into some of the behind-the-scenes details of making the film, and the wonderful collaborators he had handy to help pull it all off. Will there be a sequel? He confirms that if audiences take a liking to the film, he does have a "strong" idea for a follow up, and even still, he and Alison Brie are interested in working together again on a romantic comedy they've been cooking up in quarantine.Also on this week's show, Tenet has been delayed (yet again). We dove into the prospects of nothing coming out this year on last week's show, so check out ReelBlend 126 for a larger discussion on that. However, some major productions have resumed which has given us a bit of a light at the end of the tunnel that, at some point, there will still be major releases to help bring theaters back from the brink.San Diego Comic-Con is taking to streaming their major events this year, obviously, so we give a quick preview on what's expected. JusticeCon, the fan-led event surrounding Zack Snyder's Justice League and that whole movement, is also streaming on YouTube this weekend, and our very own Sean O'Connell is attending as a panelist. Sean gives us a good preview of what fans can expect from the convention, and even gives a rundown of his panel's special plans.Finally, it wouldn't be ReelBlend without a BlendGame. Paul Greengrass has had a rather prolific narrative filmmaking career since branching away from his documentary roots, and so we went through our favorites from his filmography. Next week, we're taking a look at our favorite cliffhanger endings in cinema history. What's yours? Let us know on Twitter using #CliffhangerBlend.This Week In MoviesScoob! (HBO Max)Animal Crackers (Netflix)Radioactive (Amazon Prime)The Rental (VOD)7:54 - Weekly Poll: What's Chris Evan's Best Film?12:20 - Dave Franco Interview35:44 - San Diego Comic-Con@Home Preview41:58 - JusticeCon Preview & Sean Has a Panel!48:19 - Tenet/Domestic Theaters Delayed Again52:01 - Major Releases Return to Production1:03:01 - This Week in Movies1:08:24 - #PaulGreengrassBlend1:30:14 - Listener ReviewFollow The Show HereReelBlend - @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

Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill 3 & Jenny Slate’s The Sunlit NightOn this week's episode, author and screenwriter Rebecca Dinerstein Knight joins us to discus adapting her own novel for the screen, connecting with her film's star Jenny Slate on Twitter, adapting her next book "Hex" for TV and more.Rosamund Pike stars as the pioneering scientist Marie Curie in the upcoming biopic Radioactive. The trailer dropped this week so we give our reactions to what looks like yet another Oscar-worthy performance from Pike.It's looking like international markets might be ready for theaters to open well before the U.S., and that may mean major releases would open before domestic audiences have the chance. Also, interest in Kill Bill Vol. 3 has cropped up yet again, and so we discuss the potential of friend of the show Quentin Tarantino actually making the sequel.And finally, our BlendGame this week celebrates the incredible career of Nicole Kidman! Next week, we are discussing our favorite films from the kinetic director Paul Greengrass. Send in your picks on social using #PaulGreengrassBlend.This Week in MoviesThe Painted Bird (VOD)The Sunlit Night (VOD)7:19 - Weekly Poll: What did you stream this weekend?11:24 - Rebecca Dinerstein Night Interview31:00 - Radioactive Trailer Reaction35:22 - Should Films Open Without the U.S. Market?53:31 - Kill Bill Vol. 31:16:27 - This Week In Movies1:22:07 - #NicoleKidmanBlend1:32:04 - Listener ReviewFollow The Show HereReelBlend - @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

Hamilton's Oscar Controversy & Palm Springs Filmmakers GuestPalm Springs director Max Barbakow and writer Andy Siara join the show to discuss the charming romantic comedy starring Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti and J.K. Simmons.Following Hamilton's release on Disney+, there's been some buzz around the realization that the broadway musical won't qualify for the Oscars next year. Do you think it should? Let us know on social.This past week brought us a trailer for David Ayer's new film The Tax Collector, starring Shia LeBeouf. The guys react to that, as well as the new trailer for Seth Rogen's An American Pickle. The film coming to HBO Max later this year stars Rogen as a man brined and preserved in pickle juice for 100 years, waking up in the present day. The trailer proved that the film may not be as completely silly as the premise might suggest, and so we discuss the under appreciated acting chops on display with Rogen's duel roles.Stick around for our break down of a few new movies hitting streaming this week including The Old Guard on Netflix starring Charlize Theron, the underwhelming Greyhound starring Tom Hanks, and our full review of Palm Springs.And of course, we celebrate the career of one of the industry's very best, Viola Davis. The inimitable actor has graced us with powerhouse performance after powerhouse performance which meant this was a particularly difficult week for the BlendGame. You can play along with next week's game using #NicoleKidmanBlend when we'll discuss our FAVORITE performances from Nicole Kidman's prolific career.This Week In MoviesFirst Cow (VOD)Relic (VOD)The Old Guard (Netflix)Greyhound (Apple TV+)Palm Springs (Hulu)7:13 - Weekly Poll: What's your favorite decade of Tom Cruise?14:25 - Max Barbakow & Andy Siara Interview44:23 - The Tax Collector Trailer Reactions51:27 - An American Pickle Trailer Reactions56:56 - Should Hamilton qualify for the Oscars?1:14:00 - This Week In Movies1:16:40 - Greyhound Review1:26:55 - Palm Springs Review1:38:00 - #ViolaDavisBlend1:49:00 - Listener ReviewFollow The Show HereReelBlend - @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

Mike Flanagan Talks Doctor Sleep, Bly Manor & The ShiningWhat an amazing bonus episode we have for you this week! Mike Flanagan, one of the best horror writer/directors working today, joins us for an extended chat on Doctor Sleep. His Director's Cut is now available on HBO Max, and we dive into many of the details surrounding a director's cut and how they get made. He tells a number of amazing stories from behind the scenes ranging from that horrifying Jacob Tremblay scene to negotiating The Shining's influence on the movie with Stephen King, and much more.While we had him on the line, we also had to discuss the upcoming "sequel" to The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor. Mike gets into where exactly they're headed for the anthology series, how they are NOT trying to one-up episode 6 (you know the one), and confirms that it will be coming out later this year.Follow The Show HereReelBlend - @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

Reviewing Disney+'s Hamilton & Discussing The Future Of Movie TheatersIn another wonderfully 'host-full' show this week, we have a ton of news to discuss. Tenet is yet again delayed, major theater chains are also pushing back, and so that begs the question, "will we actually see a new theatrical release this year?" We react to new trailers for Pixar's Soul, as well as the Aretha Franklin biopic Respect starring the one and only Jennifer Hudson. Margot Robbie is developing a new Pirates of the Caribbean film with Birds of Prey  writer Christina Hodson, and for some reason we are getting a reboot of the film Twister. There's a lot to unpack there. Hamilton, the broadway musical from Lin-Manuel Miranda that took the world over, is hitting Disney+ this weekend, and we have some really strong reactions having now seen the film version of the show. You won't want to miss Hamilton, and you won't want to miss our reviews. Finally this week, we celebrate the career of the late Joel Schumacher with #JoelSchumacherBlend. Next week, be sure to play along on social, and send us your pick for your FAVORITE performance from the inimitable Viola Davis using #ViolaDavisBlendThis Week In MoviesDesperados (Netflix)Hamilton (Disney+)6:54 - Weekly Poll: Will Tenet get released in theaters this year?8:00 - More Movies and Theaters Delay Opening18:50 - Margot Robbie and Christina Hodson Developing Pirates of the Caribbean Film25:24 - Twister Reboot29:40 - Respect Trailer Reactions41:40 - Pixar's Soul Trailer Reactions44:04 - This Week In Movies46:44 - Hamilton Reviews1:15:05 - #JoelSchumacherBlend1:26:50 - Listener Review  Follow The Show HereReelBlend -  @ReelBlendSean - @Sean_OConnell Jake - @JakesTakesKevin - @KevinMcCarthyTVGabe - @gabeKovacs  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our Favorite Movies of 2020 (So Far) & Michael Keaton Returning To BatmanWe are at the midpoint of yet another wonderful year of the ReelBlend podcast, and so we talk a look at what our FAVORITE films of the year are so far. It's an interesting year given the limited number of releases, but we've still managed to see some incredible films that are still taking our breath away. News broke this past week that Michael Keaton is reportedly in talks to return as Bruce Wayne/Batman in the upcoming Flash Point movie directed by Andy Muschietti (the IT franchise). The guys give their general thoughts on this revelation, and look ahead at what a "multi-verse" of sorts might mean for DC's upcoming slate of films and characters. We are all incredibly excited to see Hamilton when it hits Disney+ next month, but the concern over how Disney might censor the musical has been looming over the project for some time. Lin-Manuel Miranda has set the record straight on what exactly is being cut out so that the film meets the required PG-13 rating on the streaming platform. Is this right? Do we care enough to bother worrying about it or are we all just happy to see it at all? Finally this week, we dive into some of our favorite films that we turn to when we just need to sit down, relax, and soak up that warm and cozy feeling some special films are able to impart on us. #WarmBlanketBlend received an awesome response from all of you, so we took some extra time to share the amazing stories a number of you passed along. This Week In MoviesEurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (Netflix)Irresistible (VOD)6:00 - Weekly Poll: What's the best movie you've seen this year?7:05 - Michael Keaton Returning to Batman22:13 - Hamilton Censorship Revealed41:23 - Our Favorite Movies of 2020 (So Far)1:13:30 - This Week in Movies1:17:55 - #WarmBlanketBlendFollow The Show HereReelBlend -  @ReelBlendSean - @Sean_OConnell Jake - @JakesTakesKevin - @KevinMcCarthyTVGabe - @gabeKovacs  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Major Oscar Changes & The Vast Of Night w. Andrew PattersonWhat a show we have this week. Andrew Patterson's feature directorial debut The Vast of Night took the whole ReelBlend crew by storm, and we are delighted to share with you an extended, 45 minute conversation we had with him. He dives into some of the logistical challenges of pulling off a period sci-fi film on an small indie budget, we discuss some of the film's themes on underrepresented voices in the 1950s being heard and how that plays with with films plot, and what might possibly come next. The news this week is equally exciting as theatrical releases continue to shift, including Tenet giving way and setting a new July 31st release date. The Academy Awards are also undergoing significant changes with next year's broadcast being pushed back until late April, and eligibility being extended to films released through February. This Week In Movies (er...Streaming)7500 (Amazon Prime)You Should Have Left (VOD)4:20 - Weekly Poll: Which is Spike Lee's second best film?10:00 - Andrew Patterson Interview54:50 - Hollywood Releases Rescheduled Again1:05:28 - Oscars Delayed and Eligibility Extended1:17:13 - DC FanDome Event Announced1:20:56 - This Week in Movies (er...Streaming)1:27:55 - #JuddApatowBlendFollow The Show HereReelBlend -  @ReelBlendSean - @Sean_OConnell Jake - @JakesTakesKevin - @KevinMcCarthyTVGabe - @gabeKovacs  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jurassic Park Stories, Working With Spielberg & More w. David KoeppIn another awesome bonus interview for this week, we are joined by David Koepp, the writer behind some of our favorite films like Jurassic Park, Spider-Man (2002), Mission: Impossible. David wrote and directed the upcoming Blumhouse horror film You Should Have Left, starring Kevin Bacon and Amanda Seyfried. He shares some amazing stories such as the origin of the famous line "hold on to your butts," writing scenes on the fly when nature gets in the way, learning from Steven Spielberg, and so much more.  Follow The Show HereReelBlend -  @ReelBlendSean - @Sean_OConnell Jake - @JakesTakesKevin - @KevinMcCarthyTVGabe - @gabeKovacs  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy