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05.03.2024

Anne Hathaway Would Rather You Call Her Annie | 'The Idea Of You' w. Michael Showalter

Michael Showalter returns to the show to discuss his new film starring Anne Hathaway, “The Idea of You.” He discusses the origins of the film’s story, whether or not it’s inspired by Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde’s relationship, Anne Hathaway...

04.26.2024

Zendaya Gives Her Best Performance Yet | 'Challengers' Review

“Challengers,” from writer-director Luca Guadagnino, is our favorite performance from the ever-talented Zendaya, but she isn’t alone. Mike Fast and Josh O’Connor equally deliver to create a three-piece ensemble that propels us through one of the year's most exciting films....

04.19.2024

How The Ballerina Vampire Film 'Abigail' Draws Inspiration From 'The Shining' | Director Interview

The horror genre has been on a box office tear this year with what feels like a new entry hitting theaters every week. Today, we welcome back the director duo known as Radio Silence, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, and Tyler Gillett, to...

04.12.2024

Alex Garland 'Civil War' Interview | A24 Taking Risks, '28 Years Later' Details & More

Alex Garland is one of the most interesting filmmakers working today and has delivered striking, awe-inspiring cinema as both a writer and director for over two decades. We are honored to welcome Garland on the show to discuss his latest...

04.05.2024

What To Watch In Theaters This Summer | 2024 Summer Movie Preview

What should you watch this summer season? This week, we run through some of the major movie releases hitting theaters, and discuss which have us intrigued, which we remain cautiously optimistic about, and which we are the most excited about....

03.29.2024

Could Tom Cruise Join The MonsterVerse? | 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' (feat. Adam Wingard)

Director Adam Wingard joins us to discuss his new epic monster movie Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. The filmmaker takes us through some of his trying experiences on set, making his monsters more relatable, Tom Cruise joining the MonsterVerse,...

03.27.2024

How Sydney Sweeney's 'Immaculate' Shot That Killer Ending | Director Michael Mohan Interview

Director Michael Mohan (fan, now friend, of the show!) joins us to talk about the making of his new horror film Immaculate starring Sydney Sweeney. We sat down with Michael to dive right into spoilers, talk about the ending, and...

03.22.2024

Old, Unused 'Ghostbusters' Footage Led To One Of 'Frozen Empires' Best Moments | Gil Kenan Interview

Writer, director, and producer Gil Kenan joins ReelBlend to discuss his new movie Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire! We learn about how some long-lost 70mm footage that was never used in the original film led to one of Frozen Empire's best moments,...

03.20.2024

'3 Body Problem' Interview | Spoiling 'Game Of Thrones,' Netflix's New Sci-Fi Epic & More

Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have partnered with Alexander Woo to bring the famed science fiction novel "The Three-Body Problem" to Netflix. The showrunners sat down at this year's SXSW festival to discuss the making of...

03.15.2024

Hans Zimmer Interview | Scoring "Dune: Part Two," John Williams, Christopher Nolan & More

Legendary composer Hans Zimmer returns to ReelBlend to discuss his immaculate work on Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two. We dive all the way back to the early days of his career, working at Dreamworks alongside John Williams and Steven Spielberg,...

03.08.2024

Rebecca Ferguson Interview | 'Dune: Part Two,' Working With Denis Villeneuve & More

Rebecca Ferguson joins the show to discuss all things Dune: Part Two. We walk through her collaborations with Denis Villeneuve on bringing Jessica to screen, fine-tuning Jessica's relationship with her unborn prescient daughter, and even some of the silly NSFW...

03.06.2024

Peter Farrelly Interview | Jim Carrey Stories, John Cena's Comedy & More

Oscar-winning filmmaker and comedy legend Peter Farrelly joins the show to discuss his new film Ricky Stanicky! Not only do we dive into the comedic prowess of John Cena in his new film, but we couldn’t have Peter Farrelly on...

03.01.2024

Denis Villeneuve Interview | 'Dune: Part Two,' Completing The Trilogy, & More

Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve returns! Kicking off episode 300 of our little show, the director joins us to discuss the making of Dune: Part Two, starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Josh Brolin. Dune: Part Two was this show’s most-anticipated movie of...

02.28.2024

Shooting A Masterpiece | Cinematographer Greig Fraser On Making 'Dune: Part Two'

Oscar-winning cinematographer Greig Fraser joins us for the release of Dune: Part Two! We are honored to welcome Greig on the show to not only discuss the making of Dune and its sequel, but the many incredible works from across...

02.23.2024

The Unique Way ‘The Zone Of Interest’ Captures Its Sense Of Recency | Jonathan Glazer Interview

Oscar-nominated director Jonathan Glazer joins the show to discuss his new, harrowing film The Zone of Interest. We chat about the impact awards nominations and wins can have on a film, his unique approach to staging and filming scenes, the...

02.16.2024

Dakota Johnson, Aunt May & More | Talking 'Madame Web' With Director S.J. Clarkson

‘Madame Web’ director S.J. Clarkson joins the show to discuss Sony’s latest entry in their Spider-Man Universe, starring Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, and Isabela Merced. We discuss how the movie’s script changed through production and the editing process, special effects...

02.14.2024

'Bob Marley: One Love' Interview | Director Reinaldo Marcus Green On Marley's Obsessive Hard Work

Bob Marley: One Love director Reinaldo Marcus Green returns to the show! We discuss his process behind the scenes, working with Kingsley Ben-Adir, how Bob Marley’s family and close friends helped shape and guide the film, and so much more. ...

02.09.2024

Portraying An Icon | Kingsley Ben-Adir Talks 'Bob Marley: One Love'

Kingsley Ben-Adir tackles another icon of history in Bob Marley: One Love. The actor joined ReelBlend to discuss his process, working with the film’s choreographer Polly Bennett to find Bob Marley through his movement, learning to play guitar, how his...

02.07.2024

'A Movie Is No Better Than Its Smallest Part' | A Storied Hollywood Career (feat. Ed Zwick)

Director Ed Zwick joins the show to promote the release of his new memoir, “Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood.” His book is filled with incredible stories from across his career in the industry, and we...

02.02.2024

'And I Just Punched Him' | Director Matthew Vaughn Talks Henry Cavill For Bond, 'Argylle' & More

Director Matthew Vaughn joins the show to discuss his new film “Argylle,” starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Henry Cavill, and John Cena. He gets into his competitive nature with Guy Ritchie, the potential of connecting his filmography under one...

01.26.2024

The Oscars Aren't A Competition

The Oscar Nominations celebrating the movies released in 2023 are finally here. The guys are in London for a junket (interview coming next week) and call in to discuss some of the major storylines following the announcement. Oppenheimer earned the...

01.19.2024

'Go Back To Your First Heart' - Director Celine Song On The Making Of 'Past Lives'

This week we are joined by Celine Song who made her feature directorial debut with Past Lives, a film that swept all of us away, and one that we are all championing through the awards season. In our illuminating chat,...

01.17.2024

Dan Levy Interview | On Directing, 'Schitt's Creek,' 'Good Grief' & More

Dan Levy joins ReelBlend! The actor went in front and behind the camera for his feature directorial debut Good Grief. We discuss his approach to humor in a very dramatic story, training himself out of his Schitt’s Creek character, insane...

01.12.2024

Jake Johnson Interview | Following The Funny, Spider-Verse 3, & His Debut Feature Film

Jake Johnson is making feature directorial debut with his new movie “Self Reliance” hitting Hulu this week. He joins us for an extended chat on his process, what he wanted to accomplish with his first film knowing there’s no guarantee...

01.05.2024

The Most Anticipated Movies Of 2024

2024 has arrived, and it’s time to look ahead at what’s on offer at theaters and on streamers in the coming months. Last year, "Dune Part 2" topped our list as our most anticipated movie of the year, and with...

12.22.2023

Top 10 Movies Of 2023

2023 is coming to a close which means it’s that time of year for us to look back at a truly incredible year for cinema, and pick out our ten favorites from the bunch. It’s an impossible task, and if...

12.15.2023

'Wonka' Review | Timothée Chalamet Brings Light And Whimsey To Willy Wonka

We have a packed show for you this week. Timothée Chalamet stars as the titular Willy Wonka in the new prequel, “Wonka.” Overall, reviews have been positive, but for our hosts, the reception has been mixed. If you head out...

12.08.2023

Emma Stone & Yorgos Lanthimos Interview | 'Poor Things'

This week, we are joined by Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos to discuss their newest film, Poor Things! ReelBlend PremiumSign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium.ReelBlend on YouTubeBe sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube...

12.06.2023

What It's Like To Geek Out With Barack Obama | Sam Esmail 'Leave The World Behind' Interview

Writer/director Sam Email joins the show to discuss his new Netflix film Leave the World Behind (starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, and Kevin Bacon). He details his relationship with Barack Obama and his role as a producer, how...

12.01.2023

Alexander Payne Interview | Reuniting With Paul Giamatti, 'Sideways' Anniversary Plans & More

Writer/director Alexander Payne joins the show to discuss his new movie “The Holdovers,” starring Paul Giamatti. He dives into some early moments of his career, reuniting with Giamatti nearly 20 years after “Sideways,” and more. Stick around after the interview...

11.24.2023

Joaquin Phoenix Interview | Being Terrified On 'Gladiator,' Napoleon's 'Best Friend' Hat & More

We are honored to welcome Joaquin Phoenix back to the show! His new film "Napoleon" (directed by Ridley Scott) is in theaters now and sat down with us at the junket in Paris to dive into his preparation and creative...

11.22.2023

Ridley Scott Interview | Stanley Kubrick Stories, Reuniting With Joaquin Phoenix & More

The legendary director Ridley Scott returns to the show to discuss reuniting with Joaquin Phoenix for their latest film, Napoleon. We get into his approach to directing, and shooting battle scenes at a massive scale, his interactions with Stanley Kubrick...

11.17.2023

Eli Roth 'Thanksgiving' Interview | Tarantino, Returning To Horror & More

Director Eli Roth joins to discuss his new slasher flick Thanksgiving, based on the incredible trailer from all the way back in Grindhouse. He talks about returning to direct horror for the first time in a decade, how they show...

11.15.2023

Francis Lawrence Interview | 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes'

Director Francis Lawrence joins the show to discuss his new film The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (starring Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth, and Viola Davis). We chat about returning to the Hunger Games franchise following his tenure...

11.03.2023

Is Netflix's Release Model Hurting Its Movies?

With its films rarely hitting theaters, and the ones that do rarely debuting with much fanfare, is Netflix hurting its films with its more ephemeral release model? That’s a big topic on this week’s show. We discuss how both films...

10.27.2023

'Oppenheimer' Interview | Cinematographer Hoyte Van Hoytema Talks Working With Christopher Nolan

Cinematographer Hoyte Van Hoytema joins us to discuss his many collaborations with Christopher Nolan over the years, how they’ve continued to innovate the IMAX format, and how it’s all led to their latest masterpiece “Oppenheimer.” The prolific cinematographer sat down...

10.20.2023

'Killers of the Flower Moon' Review | Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio & Lily Gladstone Are Perfect

Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” (starring Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone) hits theaters this weekend. The film is filled with incredible performance after incredible performance from both its lead and supporting cast. Its tragic true story...

10.13.2023

Gareth Edwards 'The Creator' Interview | Candid Box Office Reaction, Sci-Fi Influences & More

Director Gareth Edwards joins the show for a spoiler-filled chat on his film “The Creator” (starring John David Washington, and Gemma Chan), one of our favorite movies of the year. He gets candid about the film’s disappointing performance at the...

10.06.2023

Time Travel Slasher 'Totally Killer' With Director Nahnatchka Khan

"Totally Killer," starring Kiernan Shipka and Julie Bowen, blew us away with its refreshing and fun take on the slasher genre. Director Nahnatchka Khan joins us to talk about the many 80s horror inspirations, balancing comedy and horror, and more...

10.04.2023

'No One Will Save You' Spoilers With Director Brian Duffield

“No One Will Save You” (starring Kaitlyn Dever) is one of Sean’s favorite movies of the year. We invited director Brian Duffield on the show to dive into spoilers on his alien invasion thriller (now available on Hulu) and shared...

09.29.2023

John Carney Interview | The Best Movie Needle Drops & Finding Purpose In Filmmaking

Writer/director John Carney joins the show, one of our favorite filmmakers working today. He’s with us to discuss his new film “Flora & Son” starring Eve Hewson and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. We chat about his iconic use of music in his...

09.22.2023

Robert Rodriguez Interview | Making Films With Family & Being Inspired By The Next Generation

Director Robert Rodriguez returns! We discuss the latest entry in the Spy Kids franchise (now on Netflix) and the filmmaking process as a family. He takes us through some stories from behind the scenes, being inspired by the next generation...

09.15.2023

'Dumb Money' Interview: Talking GameStop Scandal, Pete Davidson Improv With Craig Gillespie

The director of ‘Dumb Money,’ Craig Gillespie, joins the show to tell the true story of a fringe group taking on Wall street by backing GameStop. He tells us stories about the stellar cast that includes Paul Dano, Seth Rogen,...

09.08.2023

It's Way Too Early To Talk About The Oscars...

The fall festival season is now in full swing. Some of the year’s most anticipated indies and Oscars hopefuls are being screened across the globe for participated press members and attendees so let’s take a look at some of the...

09.01.2023

Denzel Washington's 5 Best Acting Roles

The great Denzel Washington is returning to theaters with "The Equalizer 3." So we are taking on the impossible task of ranking his best performances from across his remarkable career. But that’s not all. We want to see your list....

08.25.2023

'Ahsoka' Review | Star Wars Series Off To A Slow Start

Rosario Dawson is returning to the role of Ahsoka for Dave Fillon’s new Disney+ series! The ReelBlend boys discuss their surprising reaction to the first few episodes of ‘Ahsoka.’ They also review ‘Gran Turismo,’ and welcome director Peter Berg to...

08.18.2023

2023 Fall Movie Preview | 'Dune Part Two,' 'Rebel Moon' & More

2023’s remaining movie slate is still packed with highly anticipated titles hitting both theaters and streaming. On this week’s show, we take a look at a few of our favorites from Dune Part II, to Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the...

08.11.2023

'Oppenheimer' | Will Christopher Nolan Cross $1 Billion?

The “Barbenheimer” phenomenon continues. Greta Gerwig’s Barbie has already crossed the billion-dollar mark. Will Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer be next? On this week’s show, we celebrate both films and their lasting achievement, reinvigorating a relatively bleak summer at the box office. ...

08.04.2023

Is 'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning' A Failure?

Tom Cruise’s "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1" has not lived up to box office expectations the franchise has set, but the audience that has gone out to see it has responded very well. Given the lackluster performance, and...

07.28.2023

Barbie, Oppenheimer & More | Top 5 Movies Of 2023 (So Far)

What are the Top 5 movies of 2023? We're about halfway through the year, so it's time for us to rank this year's major movie releases. It's already a tough one, from the incredible Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, to the...

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