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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...

GG Hawkins stops by to talk about her feature debut "I Really Love My Husband." We discuss how much of the story is drawn from real life, how you make sure your characters come across as authentic, and how she wants to make her mark in the industry. I really enjoyed our conversation, and I know you will too, check out my interview with GG Hawkins! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the l...

Apparently Superman is "woke" god did I mention I hate people? The Man of Steel is back, in his first solo outing since my best friend Zack Snyder's 2013's Man of Steel; with David Corenswet this time playing the Man of Steel, Nicholas Hoult playing Lex Luthor, Rachel Brosnahan playing Lois Lane, and Krypto the dog all showing up for this latest iteration of Superman.   Can #JimmyOlsenRizz save th...

I will say one thing for this movie, really makes honeymoons seem like they suck. In the feature written and directed by G.G. Hawkins , we follow Teresa & Drew on their honeymoon, where they encounter Paz; and to say that things get a tad complicated is really underselling it. Check out my review of this very fun indie dramedy in "I Really Love My Husband." The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop...

How far would you go to love what you see in the mirror? That's the question that this new documentary "Caterpillar" dares to ask. We follow our main subject in David, who is desperate to change his eye color, and it willing to go through shockingly lengths to achieve his vision; but is anything worth the potential consequences? Check out my review of Caterpillar! The Reel Pineapple is your one-st...

I'm so excited to bring my latest interview with director, Liza Mandelup! We discuss the process of Caterpillar, the challenges of making a documentary in the current state of the world, what was left on the cutting floor; and more! 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/@there...

Awards season is ramping up, so expect a lot more content over the next couple months, with that said I'm kicking the season off with a very controversial film from A24. As someone who loves most A24 offerings, is this film deserving of the controversy it's received, or is it another home run for Celine Song? Check out my review for Materialists! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the la...

Bradford Thomason & Brett Whitcomb, directors of the documentary "The Spirit of Halloween Town" stop by the Reel Pineapple to talk about their film. We talk about the rumors about the town, ghosts, and yes that Karen that the town & much more; check out the interview! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, and more! Subscribe to the show...

Did you know that there's a town in Oregon that turns into Halloween Town every October? Yeah, me neither. I checked out this documentary about the town of  St. Helen's Oregon, where the town brings in nearly 60,000 people each year for their Halloween Town celebration. Is the town haunted? Is it cursed? Is there a Karen who absolutely hates this celebration and wants it to stop?  Check out my rev...

Well, I officially can say that someone has done two interview on The Reel Pineapple, Jennifer Levinson returns to the Reel Pineapple to talk about her latest horror short in "Taboo." We talk about what she's been working on since last year, why she's so popular on TikTok and Threads, how to make art in the insane times we're living in, and much more; plus we review a movie that is actually a ton...

 Richard Linklater directed one of my favorite films of 2024 in the Glen Powell banger "Hitman". Can Linklater keep that streak going in 2025? Perhaps..... Ethan Hawke stars as the legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart, who is getting feeling sorry for himself, as he faces a future without Richard Rodgers; at the opening night of Rodgers latest offering in "Oklahoma."  Is this deserving of all of the cri...

Another review for the Reel Spooky Series, I bring you a review of the latest short from the duo of Jennifer Levinson and Almog Avidan Antonir, reteaming after "Trust" to bring you their latest offering in "Taboo." When Jennifer Levinson's Zoe stops by her friend Lea's house, played by Ashlei Foushee, let's just say not everything is at it seems. Check out my review of Taboo! You can watch Taboo o...

It's Saturday, you know what that means! AEW: Wrestledream is tonight, and as I've mentioned over and over again AEW doesn't miss on Pay Per View. Who will say I Quit between Jon Moxley and Darby Allin, will Timeless Toni Storm once again be our AEW Women's World Champion, can Samoa Joe dethrone Hangman Adam Page? Check out my predictions for AEW: Wrestledream! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop...

Happy Halloween Season, time to reveal what reviews you can look forward to for the rest of the month, oh and I keep Reel Spooky Series 2025 going with a review for "The Man in the White Van!". 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 on BlueSky at ree...

I can't even begin to express how cool Zoe Greenbaum is. She's an actress, she's a singer, she's a writer, she seriously does freaking everything and does it well. I had a feeling this interview would be maybe an hour, but I didn't even a two and a half hour long conversation that genuinely is one of the highlights of my year. If you weren't familiar with Zoe Greenbaum, you'll be a fan by the end...

Happy Spooky Season everyone! It's time for the annual Reel Spooky Series! I start off the season with a review of a first time watch in Megan, or M3GAN......however you want to spell it; check it 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 Follow me on BlueSk...

This is basically "Eat, Pray, Love", but for stoners . I know that sounds insane, but it'll make a lot more sense after you watch this. June is a wannabe influencer, who is maybe the laziest human being that's ever existed. She has multiple "problems" with her parents who won't leave her alone, her ex-boyfriend who she may or may not be stalking, and two detectives who think she's a criminal. Is t...