From director Justin Tipping and Jordan Peele's Monkey Paw Productions, new film "HIM" asks: "What is the price of success?" After enduring a career-threatening injury, pro-football prospect Cameron Cade (Tyriq Withers) gets invited to train with his childhood idol Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans). While training in White’s private facilities, Cade is introduced to the darker side of pro-football.  Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder says Cade’s naiveness paired with White’s ruthlessness allows the audience to sense something explosive is waiting to happen.

“HIM” is also the acting debut for Tierra Whack and  Guapdad 4000 — both of whom are featured on the film's soundtrack alongside Gucci Mane, Denzel Curry, Sampa the Great, MAVI, Jean Dawson and more.

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“Love, Brooklyn” is a refreshing film capturing Black love in the big city. As Brooklyn is constantly evolving, Roger (André Holland) finds himself appreciating the change yet also longing for the past. His romantic relationships reflect a similar push and pull. As he struggles to let go of his ex-girlfriend Casey (Nicole Behave), he is also building a strong connection with Nicole (DeWanda Wise). The movie depicts a familiar challenge, as the characters are not completely honest with each other nor themselves. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder relates this film to a melodic rhythm with its smooth tension, uneasy undertones, and interesting build up.

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After five friends reunite for an engagement party, their night takes a sudden turn when a man dies. Although they hide their involvement, someone finds out and is determined to make them pay. “I Know What You Did Last Summer” is a race to stay alive starring Madeline Cline, Tyriq Withers, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Sarah Pidgeon and more. By merging both mystery and comedy, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder claims this toe-curling film is fun to watch with a lively crowd.

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Spike Lee’s newest joint "Highest 2 Lowest" finds music mogul David King (Denzel Washington) in the middle of a life-or-death ransom plot and a moral dilemma – questioning whether a contract makes the industry more about the money than the music. The film also stars Ilfenesh Hadera, A$AP Rocky, Jeffery Wright, Dean Winters and Ice Spice.

Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder breaks down the film into eight C’s: crime, conflict, culture, comedy, cameos, concerts, characters and contracts.

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When astronauts Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Ben Grimm and Johnny Storm — played by Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn, respectively  — return home from space, they discover newfound superhuman abilities. Four years later, they now protect the world as Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, The Thing and Human Torch. In order to defeat evil forces on a quest to destroy mankind, the heroes are determined to do anything — except sacrifice Reed and Sue’s unborn son. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder shares his thoughts, and reminds listeners to watch the post-credits scenes ...

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Ana de Armas stars in this action-packed continuation of the ‘John Wick’ franchise. We find her as Eve Macarro, an assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma, as she seeks revenge against her father’s killers. And don’t worry — Keanu Reeves still makes an appearance as the titular suited-up action star. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder says ‘Ballerina’ is “the action film that action fans are looking for.” Be warned: The violence and gore may be gratuitous for some viewers.

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In this new installment of the ‘Karate Kid’ film franchise, kung fu prodigy Li Fong must let go of his past in order to fit in with his new classmates. But when a friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition and merges two skills into one with the help of Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso — played by Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, who reprise their roles from their respective 2010 and 1984 ‘Karate Kid’ films. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder says the film “is about family, fun and fu — kung fu.”

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Tom Cruise returns for signature action stunts in this newest (but maybe not-so-final) installment of the ‘Mission: Impossible’ franchise. He stars once again as Ethan Hunt, agent of the Impossible Mission Force (IMF), racing against time with his team to find the Entity, an artificial intelligence that may destroy mankind. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder says the film had him on the edge of his seat … even though it may be a little long.

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Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively reprise their roles as Stephanie Smothers and Emily Nelson in ‘Another Simple Favor.’ Smothers travels to Italy to be the maid of honor to Nelson — but soon begins to suspect it all may be part of an elaborate revenge plot. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder says the film has drama, laughs and absurdity, but may not be a run-to-the-theater kind of movie.

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Ben Affleck is Christian Wolff — AKA “The Accountant” — back for a lethal sequel. After an acquaintance is murdered, Wolff teams up with his brother Brax (Jon Bernthal) to solve the case. When the two uncover a deadly conspiracy, they become targets of a ruthless killer network. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder says the film has more laughs than its predecessor — which at times clashed with the action plot.

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