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Joshua Hunter takes a trip back to the year 1996 for a review of James and the Giant Peach, Henry Selick's part-live-action, part-stop-motion adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved novel, produced by Tim Burton. The film follows orphaned James Henry Trotter as he escapes his cruel aunts and sets off on a fantastical journey to New York City inside a giant, magically animated peach, alongside a cast of...

Can a drunken hip fracture actually turn your life around? Joshua Hunter reviews Late Bloomers, Lisa Steen's comedy-drama about Louise, an aimless 28-year-old Brooklyn musician whose reckless stumble lands her in physical therapy alongside Antonina, a cantankerous elderly Polish woman who speaks no English. No sugarcoating — Joshua gives it to you straight: is Karen Gillan's performance strong eno...

Is this the worst thing Ashton Kutcher has ever starred in? Shockingly, the answer might be yes. Joshua Hunter revisits Killers, the 2010 action-comedy where Kutcher and Katherine Heigl play newlyweds whose marriage gets upended when it turns out he's a retired assassin with a target on his back. Joshua doesn't hold back — breaking down how flat and checked-out Kutcher's performance feels througho...

Joshua Hunter reviews Queen of the Ring, Ash Avildsen's biopic about Mildred Burke, the pioneering wrestler who broke into a sport banned for women across most of America and became the first million-dollar female athlete in history. Emily Bett Rickards leads the ensemble as Burke, with Josh Lucas playing her husband, promoter, & abuser Billy Wolfe, with fan favorite Walton Goggins rounding ou...

Joshua Hunter reviews They Will Kill You, Kirill Sokolov's blood-soaked action-horror-comedy starring Zazie Beetz as a woman who takes a housekeeping job in a mysterious New York City high-rise — only to discover the building's residents are hiding a deadly secret. Joshua breaks down whether the film's gonzo, genre-blending chaos earns the comparisons to Ready or Not, digs into Beetz's go-for-brok...

Joshua Hunter reviews Byeeee, Chell Stephen's pitch-black comedy starring friend of the podcast Romina D'Ugo as Andy, a disgraced tech founder who retreats to her family's abandoned lakeside cottage after a very public scandal — for what she insists will be her final weekend alive. Joshua breaks down how the film balances its dark humor with genuine emotional weight, digs into D'Ugo's breakout per...

Joshua Hunter dives into Mile End Kicks, Chandler Levack's coming-of-age rom-com starring Barbie Ferreira as Grace, a 24-year-old music critic who moves to Montreal in 2011 to write a book about Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill — and instead ends up entangled with two members of the same indie band she's supposed to be covering. Joshua breaks down whether this loosely structured, "early 2010...

Joshua Hunter takes on Arizona, the 2018 dark comedy thriller starring Danny McBride, Rosemarie DeWitt, and Luke Wilson. Set against the backdrop of the housing market crash, the film follows a struggling realtor who gets pulled into a spiral of chaos after a shady home-flipper's world starts falling apart. Joshua breaks down whether the film's mix of dark humor and thriller tension actually lands...

The ring has chosen its reviewers. Joshua Hunter straps in for a full breakdown of DC's Lanterns, digging into what's igniting the hype, how does it tie into the DCU so far, and where the story could be headed next. Joining yours truly is special guest Bradly Martin, bringing a few wild theories, and enough back-and-forth to light up the whole Green Lantern Corps. Whether you're all-in on the DC U...

Steven Soderbergh returns with The Christophers, an art-world dark comedy starring Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel in a duel of wits neither actor backs down from. McKellen plays an aging, once-celebrated painter; Coel plays the forger his estranged children hire to secretly complete his unfinished works. Joshua Hunter breaks down why some critics are calling this Soderbergh's most emotionally reso...

The Jonas Brothers are back as Connect 3 in Disney's Camp Rock 3, and Joshua Hunter is here with the honest take. A new crop of campers battles for a spot opening the band's reunion tour, but does the sequel earn its nostalgia or just coast on 2000s Disney Channel goodwill? Joshua breaks down the new cast, the returning favorites, and whether this one's worth rocking out to — or skipping altogethe...

Joshua Hunter blasts off into The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Illumination and Nintendo's follow-up to their 2023 blockbuster — and this time, Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad head into space to rescue a kidnapped Rosalina from Bowser Jr. 2026's first billion-dollar movie and the year's biggest sequel debut, but critics weren't nearly as impressed, with plenty calling out a thin story buried under nons...

Josh Duhamel directs and stars in Preschool, playing a dad locked in an increasingly unhinged rivalry with Michael Socha over the last spot at London's most exclusive preschool. Joshua breaks down whether the escalating chaos earns its laughs, how Duhamel handles double duty behind and in front of the camera, and if the film's message gets lost under the slapstick.  The Reel Pineapple is your one-...

Tom Holland officially has done what no actor playing Peter Parker has done before him, gotten to a fourth film; and is it possible that this is his best outing? Tom Holland returns for his seventh time playing the web-crawler, who is fighting an enemy that he can't see; but that may not be the only villain they're fighting(hmmmmm?). Check out my review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day! The Reel Pinea...

David Wain is back with a new comedy in Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, starring Zoey Deutch as the titular Gail Daughtry; who is looking to "balance" the scales after she catches her partner in a....compromising position. This movie has been getting a ton of critical acclaim, is it warranted? Check out my review and find out! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie...

Doomsday is almost here(seriously, how is this year flying by so quickly). We got our first official trailer for Avengers: Doomsday and great googly moogily, to say that there's some things to talk about doesn't even begin to cover it. Let's talk about Avengers: Doomsday! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, and more! Subscribe to the show on Y...

Continuing coverage of LGBTQIA+ films for Pride Month, we have an absolutely banger(and probably a film that you completely missed), in 2023's. Femme. Starring Nathan Stewart-Jarrett(Culprits, Azrael) & George MacKay(1917, Captain Fantastic) as Jules and Preston. Jules does drag as her alter ego Aphrodite. When a confrontation between the two turns violent, Jules is completely left with PTSD &...

Don't you hate when you get too drunk, and sleep with your best friends twenty something daughter, and it ruins your friendship? A tale as old as time. Nicola Walker(The Split, Annika) and Jemaine Clement(Flight of the Concords, What We Do in the Shadows) star as Alice and Steve respectively, where after Steve makes a very not smart decision and how the relationship between him and Alice deteriora...

Continuing my showcase of LGBTQIA+ films, we have our latest entry in Boy, Erased.  Directed by Joel Edgerton, who also co-stars as Victor Sykes, this film follows Lucas Hedges Jared Eamons, who after a traumatic event is sent to a conversion camp, which has huge consequences not just on himself but those around him. Joined by first time guest Jordan, check out our review of Boy, Erased! The Reel...

Jared Leto already ruined the Joker, now he's here to make A.I. somehow seem even worse. Is the awesome Reznor/Ross score enough to make this worth a watch, or does Jared Leto make this a rough watch? Listen and find out!  The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, and more! Subscribe to the show on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/thereelpineapple...

Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega have integrity, or maybe they knew how bad this script could potentially be? Is this film as bad as the Frankenstein mess many fans of the franchise were afraid it'd be, or is it a shockingly great addition to the Scream franchise?  The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, and more! Subscribe to the show on YouTube...

A new Amazon Prime comedy from Peter Farrelly , what could possibly go wrong? Happy Pride Month, I'm sorry we're kicking off the June releases with something that is.....well just listen and you'll understand.  The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, and more! Subscribe to the show on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/thereelpineapple Follow me o...

Obsession is getting tons of love at the box office, one of the best reviewed horror films of all-time........but is it overrated? Joined by Nick of The Afternoon Tune, we talk about the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight(and I use that term loosely), talk about why Dana White sucks, and of course review the latest horror offering in Obsession! Subscribe to the show on YouTube at The Reel Pineappl...

2025 was a year for some amazing film, and while there are only ten spots that can be my favorites; I wanted to celebrate 2025 with y'all. This year, I combined my honorable mentions with my top ten films of 2025, so that you can get a full scope of the film I enjoyed; so kick your feet up and enjoy my honorable mentions and my top ten favorite films of 2025! Subscribe to the show on YouTube at Th...

It's my second favorite podcast of the year, it's a little late this year but it's finally here! Joined by Canada's favorite son, Bradly I give you my list of the top ten worst films of 2025! Subscribe to the show on YouTube at The Reel Pineapple Follow me on BlueSky at reelpineapple.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter @jhunterreelpineapple Follow me on Letterboxd at BlackShazam...