The Film Reelists

There are many ways to make a bad Video Game film. There are a lot of ways to make a great one as well. Street Fighter had the potential to be an entertaining video game film, but it gets bogged down by trying to fit too many things into it. Listen to the full review on this week's episode of the podcast. Time codes Intro 0:00 - 1:29 Street Fighter Review 1:33 - 12:31 Street Fighter Spoilers 1...

Aaron Sorkin returns to the world of Facebook with this incredibly rare biopic sequel to maybe one os his most iconic films: The Social Network. With David Fincher not returning, it is up to Sorkin to match the incredibly high expectations of a very well-regarded film. Listen to this week's review to find out if he was up to the task. Time codes: Intro 0:00 - 1:09 The Social Reckoning Review 1...

Week-to-week, Lanterns has continued to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that it will go down as one of the best comic book television series of all time. The season finally has finally aired and there is a ton to dive into. Listen to Kyle's thoughts on the finale and why he has such strong feelings about the series. Time codes: Intro 0:00 - 1:01 Lanterns Season Finale Review 1:04 - 20:30 List...

Lauren Montgomery’s career includes Ben 10, Superman: Doomsday, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern: First Flight, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and The Legend of Korra. She joins Kyle to discuss these projects and Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender. Listen to the interview to learn how the film changed dramatically during production. If you are a fan of animation, you can't miss this episode of the podcas...

When you think of family-friendly entertainment, most people would probably think of Disney and Pixar. The third studio, some might argue second, maybe third, is DreamWorks. DreamWorks has delivered some incredibly iconic films over the decades, and its latest film has created quite the buzz around it. Listen to this week's review to find out if Forgotten Island is another one of their greats....

The 30-year-old horror video game franchise might finally have gotten the film adaptation it deserved. Coming off of Weapons, Zach Cregger bring shis talents to Resident Evil. For some, Resident Evil might only bring up memories of Milla Jovovich and the not-so-good films. Listen to Kyle's review this week to find out if Zach Cregger is able to continue his winning streak with this highly anti...

No, not that Runner. That is The Runner, and it stars Gal Gadot. This Runner stars Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson. This is definitely going to help this week's episode of the podcast stand out when a movie that was universally panned has an almost identical title to an action comedy starring the lead of Reacher. Listen to what Kyle thought of "Runner" on this week's episode. Time...

The internet is very much occupied with who Adria Arjona is playing in Man of Tomorrow, the anticipated Superman (2025) sequel. Aria may not show viewers what her Wonder Woman would be like, but she shows that she shouldn't be messed with in her latest film, Onslaught. Listen to this week's review to find out if it is worth checking out. Time codes: Intro 0:00 - 1:18 Onslaught Review 1:31...

The legacy of the Looney Tunes characters really does depend on when you grew up. There are the classic Chuck Jones shorts that introduced the characters to the world. There was their revitalization in the 90's with Space Jam, and now Coyote vs. Acme could be a new generation's introduction. Can Wile E. Coyote and Will Forte take down a monolith like Acme? Make sure you listen to this week's podca...

Star Trek is now celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year. That is an achievement that not many franchises have accomplished. There is something to be said for staying culturally relevant for that long. While the show has continued its familiar trappings during the 60 years, it is actually the program's flexibility that has kept audiences watching. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds takes that ob...

Guy Gardner, everyone's least favourite Green Lantern, has already appeared in several DCU projects. It has been 15 years since the character was the lead in any way. Lanterns doesnt do that for one notable Green Lantern; it does that for arguably the two most famous ring wearers. John Stewart and Hal Jordan lead the HBO show, and it was Kyle's most anticipated series of the year. Listen t...

Game of Thrones  was known for its brutality. Beloved characters can die, and it kept audiences on the edge of their seats, not knowing if their favourite character was going to make it. House of the Dragon had the difficult task of reestablishing the universe and what the status quo was during the time it is set. The third season had the benefit of rewarding viewers with shocking twists that you...

There have been many films featuring everyone's favourite friendly neighbourhood hero. Tom Holland returns to the MCU with his fourth instalment as the webslinger, and it could be the best Spider-Man film ever?!?! Cade Onder returns to the show to discuss arguably the most popular comic book character of all time and the shot in the arm the MCU needs right now, months before Doomsday. Time cod...

The first season focused on introducing Harvey Dent and ended with Two-Face’s origin story. Instead, season 2 has an overarching threat throughout. Each episode is entertaining on its own merit, but it effectively moves the season-long story forward. There is a momentum to the season as a whole, and it will leave you clamouring to watch the next episode. Time codes: Intro 0:00 - 0:55 Don't mis...

It has been 21 years since the Fire Lord attacked the other Nations on our small screens, and now the Avatar has returned to them with his first feature-length adventure. Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender brings Team Avatar back and is the focus of this week's review. Unfortunately, the film received only a limited theatrical release because many fans had hoped for a wide one. Listen to this wee...

The irony of The Odyssey is that it is one of history's oldest stories, but it is the newest film from critically acclaimed director Christopher Nolan. It has been argued that he is this generation's greatest director, and his filmography makes it hard to argue against. This week's review might be adding ammunition to that argument. Listen to hear Kyle's thoughts on Christopher Nol...

Another year, another Disney live-action remake. The original animated film isn't even a decade old. Since Disney has already mined all the nostalgia it could from Millennials, it is time to try with Zillennials and Generation Alpha. Allison Hambrick joins Kyle to discuss whether Dwayne Johnson can recreate Maui magic with this live-action remake. They also discuss some of the best and worst l...

When it comes to disposable, child-friendly entertainment, Illumination has been delivering it consistently for the last decade and a half.  Ever since Despicable Me was released back in 2010, it has been impossible to escape from Gru and his Minions. While the Despicable Me franchise has had 4 films, the Minions franchise has two spinoffs with the third now hitting cinemas: Minions and Monsters....

Milly Alock did not arrive with grace in her scene-stealing moment at the end of 2025's Superman. This year, she gets to be the lead of her very own film. Supergirl is the next film in the relatively young DCU. This Kara Zor-El is very different than any other version of the character, and it's safe to say it is going to be a wild ride. Time codes: Intro 0:00 - 1:16 Supergirl Review 1:37 -...

It is incredibly rare for a franchise to meet expectations over the duration of a trilogy. It is even harder to continue that franchise while still delivering new ideas to your audience. The Toy Story franchise continues to redefine expectations. The fifth instalment in the 30-plus-year-old franchise was released in theatres last week. Listen to this week's review and find out if Pixar was abl...

Steven Spielberg is a director synonymous with excellence on the silver screen. He has directed too many iconic films to name, but everyone has a favourite, and he helped redefine the theatrical-going experience. Disclosure Day is the newest film, but not a new subject for the acclaimed director. He has directed some films that have explored the concept of extraterrestrials visiting Earth. What do...

The world of He-Man and Eternia is not one that as many people will be familiar with as Transformers or even G.I Joe. The last film adaptation was released all the way back in 1987, when the property was at the height of its powers. The newer animated series had a very mixed reception among fans of the original cartoon, but was very well received by newer fans. How would it be possible to maintain...

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse blew moviegoers away with its originality as well as its meaningful exploration of what it means to be Spider-Man and that it could be anyone behind the mask. The introduction of Miles Morales to the theatre-going public couldn't have gone better, but the supporting characters often stole the spotlight. One of those of Spider-Man Noir, portrayed brilliantly by...

Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker was released 7 years ago in a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars fans have only been able to explore the far, far away galaxy on the small screen since then. Disney is finally delivering another theatrical-going experience for Star Wars fans, but was it worth the wait? Listen to this week';s episode to find out. Time codes: Intro 0:00 - 1:13 Star Wars...

Jon Bernthal blew everyone away, literally and metaphorically, as The Punisher in Daredevil Season 2. He was part of the most notable scene in Daredevil: Born Again, Season 1, and his absence was certainly noticeable from Season 2 onward. Well, there’s no need to worry because Frank Castle is back in a Marvel Special Presentation. Andy Behbakht returns to the podcast to review the latest MCU insta...