The News Reel with Zach Dennis and Brian Welk

Nick Romano joins the News Reel on this episode to chat about his Vanity Fair article on Moonlight and how the film's Oscar glory has not led to more LGBTQ films in Hollywood and why that might be.   Top Stories: Shia LaBeouf yells, but this time while playing tennis in Borg vs. McEnroe trailer David Lynch teams with Harry Dean Stanton in Lucky trailer Sony has approached Edgar Wright about a sequel to Baby Driver and he is considering it Luca Guadagnino and Felicity Jones may be headed to Swan Lake The Coen Brothers have found part of their cast for their audacious TV series debut   Main Story (20:10): "Even after Moonlight, It's Nearly Impossible to Get a Gay Movie Made" By Nick Romano, Vanity Fair Twitter: @NickARomano   WTF Story of the Week (55:56): Ed Sheeran says his biopic will be part 8 Mile and part Notting Hill

Consequence of Sound's Dominick Suzanne-Mayer joins the podcast to chat about the soundtrack for Baby Driver, how Edgar Wright formed the music around the action and what this trend of soundtracks being infused with action movies means for Hollywood. Also, top stories on new trailers along with two Spider-Man themed WTF stories.   Top Stories: Hugh Jackman is The Greatest Showman in first trailer for circus musical Jackman is also going political in new movie from Jason Reitman Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart bring their schtick to the jungle in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle trailer Joseph Kosinski to direct Tom Cruise again in Top Gun 2, set for 2019 Ben Affleck is getting the books out again for The Accountant 2 Ansel Elgort is going to play young JFK in new film Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner will possibly write the Toni Erdmann remake The Academy has invited a lot of new members   Main Story (33:31): Talking the Soundtrack for Baby Driver with Dominick Suzanne-Mayer, Consequence of Sound Twitter: @dsuzannemayer   WTf Story of the Week (1:02:09): Hannibal Buress sent an imposter to the red carpet for Spider-Man Homecoming Tom Holland doesn't know what happens in Avengers 4 because he keeps spoiling things and making the studio mad

Indiewire's Kate Erbland joins The News Reel crew this week to discuss the latest news surrounding the Han Solo spin-off movie and Lucasfilms dropping their original directors (Phil Lord and Chris Miller) for a hired hand in Ron Howard. Also, they look at other new stories including Daniel Day-Lewis' latest retirement attempt, Paul Feig's next project, the death of the director of Rocky and Elizabeth Banks calling out Steven Spielberg. Finally, a WTF with Johnny Depp, which might be his best work in years.   Top Stories: Daniel Day-Lewis says he is going to retire from acting after next film with Paul Thomas Anderson Paul Feig to move from comedy to thriller with Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick RIP John G. Avildsen, director of Rocky and The Karate Kid Simon Kinberg set to direct next X-Men movie with Jessica Chastian possibly playing the villain Elizabeth Banks calls out Steven Spielberg for lack of female leads in his films   Main Story (27:15): "Star Wars: The Han Solo Movie We Will Never Get to See" by Kate Erbland, Indiewire Twitter: @katerbland   WTF Story of the Week (46:33): Johnny Depp apologizes after joking about assassinating the president

The Wrap's Beatrice Verhoeven joins Zach and Brian on this week's episode to chat about the success of Wonder Woman and what that could mean for the future of the character and for female-fronted and directed blockbusters. Also, some news on a new project for Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan, a slew of trailers, the next projects for James Mangold and Steven Spielberg, and whether or not they agreed with the New York Times' best films of the 21st century so far list. Finally, a WTF worthy of a LGBTQ icon.   Top Stories: Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan teaming with Ta-Nehisi Coates for new movie Tom Cruise is American Made in the first trailer for Doug Liman's next film All aboard for a Murder on the Orient Express trailer Jenny Slate leads the new film from Gillian Robespierre in first trailer for Landline James Mangold and Taylor Sheridan are teaming for a new film Steven Spielberg assembles an insane cast for The Papers These are the 25 best films of the 21st century so far, according to The New York Times   Main Story (29:05): "What Patty Jenkins' 'Wonder Woman' success means for women in Hollywood" By Beatrice Verhoeven, The Wrap Twitter: @bverhoev   WTF story of the Week (49:14): The internet has made The Babadook an icon for LGBTQ

Vox's Todd VanDerWerff joins Zach and Brian to discuss the modern movie theater, what some of them are doing to bring in an audience and what that means for the future of movies. For the top stories, the guys look at the first trailer for Wonder, remember the late Roger Moore, discuss Tom Holland's new franchise and the work of the internet to bring together an amazing movie pitch. Finally, a WTF featuring Jared Leto.   Top Stories: Sir Roger Moore died at the age of 89 First trailer for Wonder puts it as a family-friendly tear jerker for Oscar season Joss Whedon taking over post-production on Justice League after family tragedy takes Zack Snyder away Doug Liman drops out of Justice League Dark Tom Holland will be young Nathan Drake in the Uncharted movie Tom Cruise says Top Gun 2 is happening Netflix buys Twitter pitch of a movie starring Rihanna and Lupita Nyong'o, directed by Ava DuVernay and written by Issa Rae   Main Story (34:39): "How can movie theaters compete with your living room? By being a better living room" By Todd VanDerWerff, Vox Twitter: @tvoti   WTF Story of the Week (58:18): Jared Leto was named the chief creative officer at Fandor

Ryan Faughnder of the Los Angeles Times joins the group to discuss the summer movie season and why Hollywood may be facing another year of franchise fatigue. Zach and Brian look at the week in news including new trailers for Okja and Battle of the Sexes along with Jimmy Kimmel returning for the Oscars, more directors passing on The Flash, the new Michael Moore joint and Netflix's plans for Orson Welles. Finally, a WTF for the ages.   Top Stories: First trailer for Okja teases one of the year's most fantastical films Emma Stone faces Steve Carell in first trailer for Battle of the Sexes Jimmy Kimmel will return to host the 2018 Oscars Tom Hardy is Venom with Zombieland director behind the camera Sam Raimi and Marc Webb pass on The Flash with Robert Zemeckis now their top pick David Ayer is in talks to replace Antoine Fuqua in the Scarface remake Michael Moore is planning a Donald Trump documentary A documentary on Orson Welles is coming from Netflix   Main Story (28:50): "Hollywood braces for a summer box office sequel it doesn't want -- franchise fatigue" By Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times Twitter: @RFaughnder   WTF Story of the Week (55:08): Man sues his date after she was texting during a screening of Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2

No main story this week, but we still have the news! Zach and Brian celebrate Mother's Day weekend with a look at the week in film news including the new Blade Runner 2049 trailer, the first movie score for Thom Yorke, stars of Game of Thrones and Split heading to the X-Men universe and Steve McQueen's next movie. Finally, a WTF that will make you "Rock the Vote."   Top Stories: The new trailer for Blade Runner 2049 should win Roger Deakins an Oscar First look at Band Aid teases the Sundance hit Thom Yorke of Radiohead is set to score the Suspiria remake Luca Guadagnino snags Benedict Cumberbatch and Jake Gyllenhaal for his next film Anya Taylor-Joy and Maisie Williams are set for X-Men: New Mutants David Harbour and Neil Marshall are tasked with a possible reboot of Hellboy Antonio Banderas and Alec Baldwin are Lamborghini and Ferrari for a new biopic Steve McQueen is making a Tupac biopic   WTF Story of the Week: Dwayne Johnson is considering running for President, but should he?

On this episode, Zach and Brian take a look at the latest entry from Marvel, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and debate whether these movies matter anymore and whether or not they are doing anything interesting. Also, they look at the first trailers for The Dark Tower and The Big Sick along with stories on a new Brian De Palma film, an adaptation of Gears of War, and Jordan Peele's next move. Finally, a WTF starring Johnny Depp.   Top Stories: The first trailer for The Dark Tower teases a relatively basic adaptation of the acclaimed books First trailer for The Big Sick teases the Sundance hit Brian De Palma taps stars from Game of Thrones and Mad Men for his new thriller One of the Avatar sequel writers is doing an adaptation of Gears of Wars Chris Pine, Michelle Williams set to star in a spy thriller from the director of A Theory of Everything Jordan Peele signs a first-look deal with Universal to make another social thriller   Main Story (28:43): Zach and Brian review Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2   WTF Story of the Week (54:47): Johnny Depp allegedly is fed lines through an earpiece because he can't memorize them

Zach and Brian are joined by Keith Uhlich in the latest episode to discuss the loss of director Jonathan Demme and how he will be remembered by film fans and what was so special about his work. They also discuss the week in film news including the first trailer for Kingsman: The Golden Circle, new projects for David Fincher and M. Night Shyamalan, the release dates of a host of Disney movies and a Madonna biopic that has the icon angry. Finally, two WTFs for the price of one.   Top Stories: First trailer for Kingsman: The Golden Circle brings back old faces and cowboy Channing Tatum David Fincher has signed on to direct the sequel to World War Z M. Night Shyamalan is making a sequel to both Unbreakable and Split Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner are taking on two famous Lion King characters Disney will have a lot of movies coming out from now until 2020 Netflix picks up movie from David Mackenzie that'll be a Hell or High Water reunion Universal is set to make a Madonna biopic and she is pissed   Main Story (27:04): Keith Uhlich joins to discuss the passing of Jonathan Demme Twitter: @keithuhlich   WTF Story of the Week (1:06:32): You can listen to the entire soundtrack for Guardians 2 in a bag of Doritos Twitter jokes about a Lupita Nyong'o/Rihanna movie, but maybe it'll happen?

Zach and Brian are joined by Jaime Weinman, who wrote a piece for Vox on the socially conscious criticism by today's pop culture critics and how that wasn't always the case. They also look at news stories from the past two weeks, including the first Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Thor: Ragnarok trailers, a new project for Martin Scorsese with two familiar actors, directors for Captain Marvel and the revelation of who will play Cable in Deadpool 2. Finally, a WTF that is much more tame than usual as they look at the career of Jack Nicholson, who is turning 80.   Top Stories: First teaser released for Star Wars: The Last Jedi The first trailer for Thor: Ragnarok reminds you that Thor and Hulk work together First look at Kathryn Bigelow's Detroit promises one of the year's best films Jason Statham and Dwayne Johnson may team-up in a Fast & Furious spin-off Martin Scorsese lines up a new project that could star Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert DeNiro Marvel taps the Mississippi Grind and Half Nelson directing duo to helm Captain Marvel Josh Brolin will go head-to-head with Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool 2   Main Story (32:52): "Hot takes and 'problematic faces': the rise of socially conscious criticism" By Jaime Weinman, Vox   WTF Story of the Week (1:02:04): Jack Nicholson is turning 80