Say What's Reel

The Say What’s Reel crew is back with Lanterns Episode 7, and this episode just changed EVERYTHING John and Hal’s hologram travel through a wormhole to Antaan’s devastated homeworld, uncover the horrifying truth behind the Manhunters, and learn more about the Jordan family’s dark history. But the biggest moment comes when John is attacked by a mysterious hooded figure… only to unmask SINestro We’r...

The Say What’s Reel crew is back to revisit GoldenEye (1995) —the movie that introduced Pierce Brosnan as James Bond Bond is back, but this time he’s facing one of his most personal enemies yet: former MI6 agent Alec Trevelyan, aka 006. With the GoldenEye satellite weapon threatening to bring the global financial system crashing down, Bond has to uncover the truth, stop Trevelyan, and save the wor...

John Stewart and Hal Jordan’s story takes a DARK turn. In this episode of Say What’s Reel, we’re breaking down the latest episode of Lanterns, as John returns to Rushville years after the events of 2016. Now an architect working alongside his brother Marcus, John is forced to confront his complicated history with Hal Jordan. After a failed attempt at reconciliation, Hal dies — leaving John to deal...

Ace Ventura is BACK… and this time, he’s taking his madness all the way to Africa In this episode of Say What’s Reel, we’re reviewing Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995), the outrageous sequel to Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. Jim Carrey returns as the legendary animal detective, this time traveling to the fictional African country of Nibia to track down a missing sacred bat. From the ridiculous di...

Everything falls apart in this episode of LANTERNS! Hal is trapped after the destruction of the motel, John makes his move for the Green Lantern ring, and Zoe unleashes devastating orbital strikes that leave Rushville in ruins. With William dead, Antaan making one final move, and Zoe ultimately taken down by John, the episode ends with a major twist. John takes Zoe’s heart and Hal’s ring before me...

James Bond is back, and this time he’s facing his most personal enemy yet. In our review of SPECTRE (2015), we break down Daniel Craig’s fourth outing as 007 as Bond goes head-to-head with the mysterious criminal organization SPECTRE and its leader, Ernst Stavro Blofeld. From the massive action sequences and iconic Bond moments to the performances from Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, D...

The truth about the Manhunter is finally starting to come together On this episode of Say What’s Reel, we break down the latest episode of Lanterns, as Hal Jordan and John Stewart investigate William’s connection to the mysterious benefactor while the danger surrounding Rushville continues to grow. Things take a major turn when Hector Hammond points the finger at William, but Hal discovers the tru...

Eddie Murphy. Angela Bassett. Wes Craven. Vampires. Brooklyn. This week on Say What’s Reel, we’re taking a bite out of the 1995 horror-comedy Vampire in Brooklyn! Eddie Murphy takes on multiple roles as Maximillian, Pauly, and the unforgettable Guido, while Angela Bassett brings serious chemistry and attitude as Rita. Originally met with mixed-to-negative reviews, Vampire in Brooklyn has since dev...

John Stewart’s journey toward becoming a Green Lantern takes a major step forward in Episode 3 of Lanterns We dive into John’s past, his father’s failed Green Lantern test, his time in the Marines, and the events that ultimately put him on the path to becoming a member of the Green Lantern Corps But now John has to deal with Hal Jordan, who has no interest in having a sidekick—or handing over his...

The Say Whats Reel crew is heading back to the mall for MALLRATS (1995)  Kevin Smith’s cult classic follows two best friends who end up at the mall after getting dumped by their girlfriends on the same day. What follows is pure ’90s chaos, ridiculous schemes, awkward romance, and some unforgettable characters. We’re breaking down the comedy, the characters, the iconic moments, and whether Mallrats...

The investigation just got WAY bigger. In this episode, Hal Jordan’s ring is nearly depleted as he sends John Stewart back to Coast City to retrieve his power battery. But what starts as an investigation into a shooting quickly turns into something much more dangerous. John is kidnapped by a mysterious alien race searching for a Manhunter — an artificial being responsible for the genocide of their...

The fog is rolling in… and so are the problems On this episode of Say What’s Reel, we’re diving into The Fog (2005), the supernatural horror remake of John Carpenter’s 1980 classic. Tom Welling, Selma Blair, and Maggie Grace find themselves trapped as a mysterious fog rolls into a small island town — bringing with it the vengeful spirits of sailors who were betrayed and murdered over a century ago...

The Say What’s Reel crew is back with a brand-new TV review! This time, we’re diving into the series premiere of HBO’s Lanterns. Hal Jordan and rookie Green Lantern John Stewart are thrown into a murder investigation in Rushville, Nebraska — but what starts as a seemingly normal case quickly turns into something much darker. We’re breaking down the performances, story, Green Lantern mythology, pro...

It’s time to clock in and survive the chaos! 🍽️😂 This week on Say What’s Reel, we’re reviewing the 2005 comedy Waiting..., starring Ryan Reynolds, Anna Faris, Justin Long, and a crew of restaurant workers who make one shift feel like a complete nightmare From the ridiculous Shenaniganz staff to the unforgettable restaurant pranks, we’re breaking down the funniest moments, the wildest characters,...

Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995) is one of the most divisive entries in the Halloween franchise. Featuring the final performance of Donald Pleasence as Dr. Sam Loomis and the feature film debut of Paul Rudd, this sequel expands the series' mythology by introducing the mysterious Cult of Thorn while Michael Myers continues his relentless pursuit of his bloodline. In this video , we revi...

Se7en (1995) is one of the greatest crime thrillers ever made. Directed by David Fincher and starring Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman, the film follows two detectives as they hunt a serial killer whose murders are inspired by the seven deadly sins. With its dark atmosphere, unforgettable performances, and one of the most shocking endings in film history, Se7en remains a benchmark for psychological th...

After escaping the deadly Maze, Thomas and the Gladers believe they're finally safe—but they soon discover the nightmare has only begun. Thrust into the scorching wasteland known as the Scorch, they must survive infected Cranks, ruthless mercenaries, and the mysterious organization WCKD while uncovering the truth behind the experiments. in this video, we recap the story of Maze Runner: The Scorch...

This week on Say Whats Reel, the crew dives into one of the most chilling and thought-provoking horror films of the 2000s — The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) Was Emily truly possessed by demons, or was she suffering from a severe medical condition? We break down the courtroom drama, the terrifying exorcism scenes, Jennifer Carpenter's unforgettable performance as Emily, and the real-life case of A...

This week on Say Whats Reel, the crew dives into The Visit — the found footage horror flick that marked a comeback for M. Night Shyamalan. What starts as a simple trip to visit grandma and grandpa quickly turns into something… way more disturbing Join us as we break down Becca and Tyler’s creepy stay at their grandparents’ farmhouse, the wild behavior that had us questioning EVERYTHING, and of cou...

Dom, ILL, and Q pull up on Desperado (1995) — Robert Rodriguez’s stylish, gun-blazing sequel in the Mexico Trilogy. Starring Antonio Banderas as the legendary El Mariachi and Salma Hayek in her breakout role, this film delivers nonstop action, wild shootouts, and that signature Rodriguez flair. The crew breaks down: The over-the-top action and shootout scenes El Mariachi as an action hero Salma Ha...

Steve Carell brings the awkward comedy heat in this week’s Say Whats Reel review as Dom, ILL & Q dive into the 2005 comedy classic The 40-Year-Old Virgin! From the legendary waxing scene to the hilarious advice from Andy’s coworkers, this Judd Apatow hit helped define 2000s comedy. We break down Steve Carell’s unforgettable performance, the chemistry between Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen, and Romany M...

Dom, ILL, and Q dive into the eerie Southern gothic world of The Skeleton Key (2005) — a film packed with hoodoo, mystery, and one of the most talked-about twist endings in 2000s horror. Starring Kate Hudson, Gena Rowlands, John Hurt, and Peter Sarsgaard, this supernatural thriller takes us deep into a Louisiana plantation filled with secrets… but does it still hold up today? The crew breaks down:...

Dom, ILL, and Q jump back into the 90s to review the cyber-thriller Virtuosity (1995) Directed by Brett Leonard, this sci-fi action film stars Denzel Washington as Parker Barnes, a disgraced ex-cop forced back into action to stop a deadly virtual reality experiment gone horribly wrong. The problem? The program — SID 6.7 — isn’t just any simulation. It’s a digital killer created from the personalit...

Dom and Q are back with another Say Whats Reel movie review, and this time they’re diving into Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015) Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the fifth installment in the legendary action franchise follows Ethan Hunt and his team as the Impossible Missions Force faces its biggest threat yet. With the IMF disbanded and the Central Intelligence Agency hunting Ethan down...

Dom, ILL, and Q dive into one of the most infamous big-budget movies of the 90s — Waterworld (1995) Directed by Kevin Reynolds and starring Kevin Costner, this post-apocalyptic adventure imagines a future where the polar ice caps have melted and Earth is almost entirely covered by water. The story follows a mysterious drifter known only as the Mariner, a lone sailor navigating a dangerous ocean wo...