The Reel Obsessed

⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: DARKNESS AHEAD. This episode contains full spoilers for Verity.

Verity is a psychological thriller about obsession, manipulation, desire, and unreliable narratives, where you’re constantly questioning who you can trust. It's a dark psychological thriller novel by Colleen Hoover published in 2018. Amazon adapted the film in 2026 starring Anne Hathaway as Verity, Josh Hartnett as Jeremy, and Dakota Johnson as Lowen.

In this episode we discuss the elements we loved, the twists that left us shocked, and whether we are team manuscript or team letter....

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Welcome to the Book to Screen series! Every month, we're teaming up with She Reads to bring you a special episode covering the latest book-to-movie adaptation news. From exciting casting announcements and adaptation updates to release dates and everything in between, we're breaking down the biggest stories from page to screen.

In this episode we discuss:

• The Bell Jar just wrapped up filming and it's Billie Eilish’s acting debut!
• The announcement was confirmation of Danielle Deadwyler, Dylan Hawco, Lili Taylor, Ella Beatty, Maggie Kuntz, Ike Barinholtz, and Connor Storrie joining the cast.

• Throttled by Lauren Asher is getting an adaptation
• Featuring Josh Heuston from Off Campus (who has been a potential Fourth Wing cast rumor!)
• Bridgerton director Nzingha Stewart is directing
• Sports Romance is taking over screens!

• The Remain trailer was recently released
• The film is based on Nicholas Sparks + M. Night Shyamalan book.
• Jake Gyllenhaal & Phoebe Dynevor casting

• Stephen Kalyn (Off Campus) joins Housemaid’s Secret
• Kalyn just had a breakout role in Off Campus as Dean.

• Caroline Kepnes signed on for another thriller
• Caroline Kepnes is directing her own adaptation – The Attentionist is based on her 2022 short story by the same name, which first appeared in Tor Nightfire’s horror anthology “Dark Stars.”

• • Kepnes has already experienced the adaptation world with You, which was named one of the best thrillers of the 21st century by the New York Times.

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⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains full spoilers for Avengers Endgame: Encore

Avengers: Endgame is back in theaters for the Encore re-release, and Marvel gave fans 4 minutes of brand new footage leading directly into Avengers Doomsday.

In this episode, we’re breaking down all 4 of the new end-credit scenes, what we think they mean, the details you may have missed, and how we think they could connect to Doomsday.

We’re getting into theories, callbacks, and everything Marvel might be setting up next.

If you saw Avengers Endgame: Encore and immediately needed someone to talk spoilers with… this episode is for you.

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⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains full spoilers for Primetime.

One of the most anticipated A24 movies of the year, Primetime is now in theaters. The film stars Robert Pattinson, Skyler Gisondo and Merritt Wever.

In this spoiler review of Primetime, we discuss the A24 film’s connection to To Catch a Predator, the controversial reality TV series that inspired the movie, and the moments that left us seriously unsettled. We’re talking about the movie’s biggest moments, what worked (and what didn’t), and who we think Primetime is actually for.

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⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains full spoilers for The Love Hypothesis.

We’ve been waiting for The Love Hypothesis, and as huge fans of Ali Hazelwood’s bestselling novel, we went into this adaptation with high expectations.

In this episode, we’re reviewing The Love Hypothesis starring Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman. We're breaking down the moments from the book we loved seeing come to life, what we were disappointed didn’t make it into the movie, and how the film compares to the novel. Plus, we share who we think will fall in love with this adaptation— whether you’re already an Ali Hazelwood fan or discovering Olive and Adam’s story for the first time. (Olive & Adam forever!)

If you love romance movies, book-to-screen adaptations, and a good fake-dating trope, this review is for you!

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⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains full spoilers for Practical Magic 2.

Nearly three decades after the original Practical Magic, the Owens sisters are back! 

In this episode, we’re diving into Practical Magic 2, the highly anticipated sequel that brings Sally and Gillian Owens back together. The Owens family curse is still haunting the women of the family, and as the next generation begins discovering more about their magical abilities and complicated family history, Sally and Gillian must reunite to protect the people they love… and finally find a way to break the curse.

We talk about what we loved, what we didn’t, the return of some of our favorite characters, the new generation of Owens women, and whether this sequel captures the spirit and charm of the original. 

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⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains full spoilers for Buddy.

What happens when a horror movie is so strange, unsettling, and wildly creative that you can’t stop thinking about it for days after you leave the theater? 

In this episode, we’re reviewing Buddy, one of the most original and impressive horror films of the year.

We’re breaking down what we loved about the giant orange unicorn, the moments that made us deeply (like, way too deeply) uncomfortable, the movie’s jaw-dropping creativity, and all the WTF moments that left us questioning what we just watched. From its unsettling metaphors and unexpected twists to the performances and filmmaking choices, there’s a LOT to unpack. We’re going to need Strappy’s help with this one!

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⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains full spoilers for Coyote vs. Acme

After Acme products fail him one too many times in his dogged pursuit of the Roadrunner, Wile E. Coyote decides to hire a billboard lawyer to sue the Acme Corporation.

In Nov 2023 Warner Bros. Discovery CEO scrapped the completed $70 million movie to claim a financial tax write-off. The decision sparked fierce backlash from fans, filmmakers, and the creative community who criticized shelving finished projects for corporate tax benefits. Following the backlash, Warner Bros. allowed filmmakers to shop the movie to other studios, and independent distributor Ketchup Entertainment finally acquired the rights and the film released on August 28, 2026.

The fact that we get to watch this movie in theaters is amazing! If you're a Looney Tunes fan, go see this movie immediately!

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Welcome to the Book to Screen series! Every month, we're teaming up with She Reads to bring you a special episode covering the latest book-to-movie adaptation news. From exciting casting announcements and adaptation updates to release dates and everything in between, we're breaking down the biggest stories from page to screen.

In this episode we discuss:

• Verity Trailer drop. How we feel about the casting, the tone of the trailer, and how the community is responding to it.

• The Five Star Weekend renewed for Season 2! Cozy, feel-good stories have so much power right now. Is Jennifer Garner a comfort actor for anyone else?

• Bill Lawrence (creator of Ted Lasso and Shrinking) is scooping up books for adaption. Alan Opts Out by Courtney Baum and Take Me With You by Steven Rowley.

• Brittany Snow was cast in The Housemaid’s Secret! Are unhinged female thrillers her genre now?!
• We’re getting a Dungeon Crawler Carls series! 

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⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains full spoilers for The Dog Stars.

Survivors of a deadly pandemic traverse a post-apocalyptic landscape to find the origin of a mysterious radio transmission.

Is The Dog Stars the next great post-apocalyptic movie? In this episode, we’re reviewing Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars, starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, and Margaret Qualley.

We’re breaking down what we loved about the movie, the perfect casting, and the questions we were left asking when we walked out of the theater.

*When Kelcy mentions Warner Bros, she really meant 20th Century Studios... it was a long night!

If you’re curious about The Dog Stars, a fan of Ridley Scott movies, or just looking for an honest movie review before you watch, this episode is for you!

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