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We have another all-time interview this week with director Patty Jenkins joining the show to talk about Wonder Woman 1984. She gets into her feelings on the theatrical cut of Justice League, the influence Indiana Jones has on Steve Trevor's character, working on the score with Hans Zimmer and so much more. It's a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes tidbits, and one of our favorite interviews yet.

In the main section of the show, we dig into the earth-shattering announcement that Warner Bros. plans to release its entire slate on their HBO Max streaming platform day-and-date with theaters. Alfred Molina has apparently been confirmed for Spider-Man 3, and we get into our theories for what this next Spider-Man film might be turning into.

Our weekly BlendGame picks back up with a fun topic about who our favorite directors which started in the industry as actors are. Next week, you can play along with #OriginalReleaseBlend to let us know what culturally impactful film would you most want to go back and experience during its original release, and the effect it had on audiences.

This Week In Movies

• Wild Mountain Thyme
• The Prom
• Let Them All Talk
• I'm Your Woman

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3:10 - Patty Jenkins Interview

32:48 - Weekly Poll: Was WB's decision a good one?

34:33 - In depth on WB's 2021 Streaming Strategy

1:07:44 - Alfred Molina Cast in Spider-Man 3

1:17:37 - This Week In Movies

1:26:02 - #ActorTurnedDirectorBlend

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Samwise himself Sean Astin joins us this week for a wonderful interview all about The Lord of the Rings. It's rare that you get to interview a cast member of a beloved franchise, and even more rare to get to interview about said franchise. We had a blast chatting with Sean Astin about his last scene on set, gallivanting about New Zealand with a cool guy like Ian McKellen, the time Peter Jackson crushed him with a single note, and so much more. It really turned out to be a highlight reel of awesome Lord of the Rings stories.

In the bulk of the show, we discuss Wonder Woman 1984's move to HBO Max. (Note: this was recorded before the bombshell news of Warner Bros. 2021 slate. More on that next week.) Sean and Jake wee able to interview George Clooney recently, and so they gush about the process and his unbelievable levels of charm before getting into the movies dropping this week.

Finally, we celebrate Angela Bassett's staggering talent and career with our BlendGame. Next week, we're looking at our favorite directors who started as actors with #ActorTurnedDirectorBlend

This Week In Movies

• All My Life
• Half Brothers
• Nomadland (limited)
• Sound of Metal (Amazon Prime Video)
• Mank (Netflix)
• The Prom (Netflix)

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Paul Bettany and writer/director Alan Ball join the show to discuss their new film Uncle Frank streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Paul Bettany talks about actors not needing chemistry, shooting WandaVision in front of a live studio audience and more. Alan Ball also recalls the night he was an Oscar.

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Alex Winter joins the show this week for the home video release of Bill & Ted Face the Music. He gets into Van Halen, shooting Bill & Ted movie on digital for the first time, his work as a director, and more.

Steven Soderbergh is back with a trailer for his new film Let Them All Talk starring Meryl Streep, and Lucas Hedges. After our quick reactions, we discuss the nominees for this year's Gotham Awards. The independent film awards show is the first of the season, and may help us shape our expectations for the Oscars.

With a relatively young career, Diablo Cody has proved herself to be an absolute master of the page. Check out some of our favorites from across her filmography in this week's BlendGame, and be sure to play along next week with #AngelaBassettBlend on Twitter.

This Week In Movies

Sound of Metal (Limited)

The Nest (VOD)

Small Axe (Amazon Prime)

Lego Star Wars Holiday Special (Disney+)

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Timestamps (approx. only)

2:40 - Weekly Poll: Should WB release Wonder Woman 1984 on HBO Max?

13:08 - Alex Winter Interview

35:28 - Let Them All Talk Trailer Reaction

44:16 - Gotham Awards Nominations

57:45 - This Week In Movies

1:12:38 - #DiabloCodyBlend

1:21:00 - Outro

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Writer/directors Eshom and Ian Nelms join the show to discuss their new dark comedy, holiday flick Fatman (starring Walton Goggins, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Mel Gibson). The movie follows Santa Claus who's had a hit placed on him by a disappointed child.

We also got word that Jeff Nichols (Mud, Midnight Special) has been tapped to write and direct a spinoff in the Quiet Place universe, and that Netflix is testing a more tradition, linear programming channel in France.

It's a big week for film releases. We give our impressions of Hillbilly Elegy (starring Amy Adams, Glenn Close), David Fincher's Mank (starring Gary Oldman, Lily Collins), and Freaky (starring Vince Vaughn, Kathryn Newton). If you think you'll enjoy Freaky, be sure to check out our interview with Vince in ReelBlend #142. He was another wonderful fit for the show.

And finally, this week we honor the late Sean Connery's work with a discussion on our favorite films and performances from his legendary career. Next week, we celebrate a legend in the making with #DiabloCodyBlend. On Twitter, let us know your favorite film written by Diablo Cody using the hashtag.

This Week In Movies

• Ammonite (Limited)
• The Climb (Limited)
• Dreamland (Limited)
• Come Away (Limited & VOD)
• Hillbilly Elegy (Limited)
• Mank (Limited)
• Freaky
• Fatman

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Vince Vaughn joins the show this week to discuss his new film Freaky. We also get into his work on the Psycho remake, a sequel to the classic Wedding Crashers he's interested in making, The Lost World: Jurassic Park and so much more.

The Mandalorian returned to Disney+ last week, so we had to talk about that amazing season 2 premiere. Songbird, a tone deaf action-thriller set during a pandemic which shut downs the world, released a trailer, and...yeah, listen through for our very obvious thoughts on that mess. We also touch on Scott Derrickson's new horror film, One Night in Miami's Oscar strategy and Let Him Go (starring Diane Lane, Kevin Costner).

For this week's BlendGame, we choose our favorite films or performances from the great Jack Nicholson. Next week, we're celebrating the work of the late Sean Connery. Let us know your favorite Sean Connery film or performance using #SeanConneryBlend on Twitter!

This Week In Movies

• Let Him Go
• Possessor (VOD)

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Timestamps (approx. only)

6:56 - Weekly Poll

13:08 - Vince Vaughn Interview

30:28 - Songbird Trailer Reaction

37:14 - Scott Derrickson's New Film

41:51 - One Night In Miami's Oscars Hopes

47:37 - This Week In Movies

1:04:18 - The Mandalorian Season 2 Premiere

1:09:07 - #JackNicholsonBlend

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On this week's show, we are joined by Composer Michael Giacchino discuss his original album Travelogue Volume 1. 

Also this week, we talk Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’s Oscar chances, Anne Hathaway’s The Witches, the latest Tom Holland Spidey News and Oscar Issac in talks to play Moon Knight. 

This Week In movies:

The Craft: Legacy (VOD, Oct 28)

Holidate (Netflix, Oct. 28)

Come Play (Oct. 30)

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Timestamps (approx. only)

4:15 - Weekly Poll: Should MGM sell Daniel Craig's NO TIME TO DIE to a streaming service?

14:45 - Michael Giacchino Interview

51:43 - Borat Subsequent Moviefilm

1:00:52 - The Witches

1:11:42 - Spider-Man 3

1:19:01 - Moon Knight

1:27:48 - This Week In Movies

1:30:28 - #HalloweenMovieBlend

1:45:24 - Listener Review/Outro

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On this week's show, we are joined by Adam Brody and writer/director Evan Morgan to discuss their new film The Kid Detective. It's a dark, yet funny and completely charming story about a famous kid detective all grown up, and still dealing with the one case that got away. We can't recommend the film enough, and hope you will check it out as soon as you can. Check out the ReelBlend Clips channel for an exclusive spoiler bit we cut from the main show's interview once you do.

Also this week, we have Jared Leto returning as Joker, a full trailer for David Fincher's Mank, and Ma Rainey's Black Bottom starring Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman in his final role. We also discuss SEVERAL films now available or coming soon; including One Night in Miami from Regina King, Nomadland starring Francis McDormand, Rebecca, The Witches, Borat 2 and more.

This Week In Movies

• The Empty Man
• Rebecca (Netflix)
• The Witches (HBO Max)
• Over the Moon (Netflix)
• Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (Amazon Prime) |

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Timestamps (approx. only)

1:45 - Weekly Poll: Who is your favorite Spider-Man?

10:30 - Adam Brody & Evan Morgan Interview

38:24 - The Kid Detective Reviews

46:42 - Mank Trailer Reaction

57:53 - Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Trailer Reaction

1:03:12 - Jared Leto Returns as Joker

1:09:55 - Sean at 919 Film Festival

1:13:07 - This Week In Movies

1:30:40 - #SciFiHorrorBlend

1:44:05 - Listener Review/Outro

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On this week’s show, we welcome legendary writer Aaron Sorkin to discuss he latest film The Trial of the Chicago 7, his second feature as a director. The film’s cast is absolutely stacked with Eddie Redmayne, Sacha Baron Cohen, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II just a few of the A-listers bringing this true story to life. Stick around after the interview to hear our reviews of the film which you can stream on Netflix this week. 

Also this week, we discuss Gal Gadot and Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins teaming back up for a Cleopatra remake. There’s a new limited series based on Stephen King’s The Stand coming to CBS All-Access, and the trailer is…underwhelming. We have confirmation of Doctor Strange heading to Spider-Man 3, and so much more. 

Our BlendGame continues the spooky season with #ZombieMovieBlend. Next week, we are debating our favorite Science-Fiction Horror films. Let us know your pick using #SciFiHorrorBlend! 

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Timestamps (approx. only)

2:17 - Weekly Poll: Which 80s Slasher is Scariest?

8:50 - Aaron Sorkin Interview

20:23 - The Stand Limited Series Trailer

27:44 - Cleopatra Remake

38:57 - Doctor Strange Joins Spider-Man 3

46:32 - David O. Russell's Next Film

48:40 - This Week In Movies

58:41 - Trial of the Chicago 7 Review

1:09:31 - #ZombieMovieBlend

1:21:54 - Listener Review/Outro

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From here on out, everyone needs to write release dates in pencil. Nothing sticks to its intended release dates anymore, as theaters continue to struggle with a lack of product, preventing chains and independent theaters from figuring out how to open and operate safely. On this week’s show, the ReelBlend boys finally reunite to break down all of the latest movement, which starts with Denis Villeneuve’s Dune and sweeps up the bulk of the DC film slate.

We also discuss Adam Sandler's new comedy Hubie Halloween which is surprisingly enjoyable. In a surprising turn, Jamie Foxx is returning to as Electro in Spider-Man 3 starring Tom Holland. Very confusing, but Sean has a theory that honestly sounds spot on.

This week's BlendGame is a festive one with #HauntedHouseBlend where we debate some of our favorite movies featuring spooky haunted houses. Next week, we continue on with #ZombieMovieBlend. Send us your favorite zombie movie on social, and we might read it on the show!

This Week In Movies

• The War with Grandpa
• Hubie Halloween (Netflix)
• Books of Blood (Hulu)
• Charm City Kings (HBO Max)

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Timestamps (approx. only)

3:38 - Weekly Poll: Who's making the scariest films right now?

10:14 - 2020 Movie Releases Shift Again

22:55 - Jamie Foxx Cast as Electro...Again

35:58 - 355 Trailer

40:30 - News of the World Trailer

46:28 - This Week In Movies

1:07:12 - #HauntedHouseBlend

1:22:44 - Listener Review/Outro

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