Reel Movie Stuff with Charles Kirkland Jr!

On this episode of Reel Movie Stuff , breaks down the latest Hollywood chaos—from The Odyssey trailer and Netflix shakeups to box office surprises and the possible return of The Apprentice . He also talks comedy specials, TV finales, and why forgetting to post last week’s episode may have saved everyone from his bad movie predictions. ====== Hosted By: Charles Kirkland Jr. Executive Producer: Mike...

On this episode of Reel Movie Stuff , Charles is finally free from awards season and immediately dives back into the chaos. From a Spider-Man trailer breaking the internet to a brutal action flick ( The Furious ) he can’t stop hyping, and a Moana live-action trailer featuring a wig so bad it deserves its own Razzie… yeah, it’s that kind of episode. He also breaks down box office wins, Hollywood sh...

On this episode of Reel Movie Stuff , Charles recaps the good, bad, and “who approved that?” moments from the 98th Academy Awards celebrating big wins, calling out awkward missteps, and giving props where it’s due (shoutout to history making cinematography wins). He also breaks down the box office where underdogs win big, flops do… not and dives into the latest Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer th...

On this episode of  Reel Movie Stuff , Charles breaks down the latest Hollywood drama from shifting Oscar predictions to big box office wins like  Scream 7 . He also reviews two new releases:  The Bride , a bold Frankenstein reimagining, and  Hoppers , a Pixar adventure about a teen who becomes a robotic beaver to save the environment. Awards buzz, movie news, and plenty of fun...

On this heated episode of  Reel Movie Stuff , Charles breaks down a wild awards season week. From Sundance’s expensive move to Boulder and suspiciously missing  Scream 7  screeners, to a box office where  Zootopia 2  is dominating and  Avatar  keeps cashing checks, there’s plenty to unpack. But the real fire comes from the BAFTAs big wins for  I Swear , majo...

This week on  Reel Movie Stuff , Charles recaps the Black Reel Awards where  Sinners  basically adopted 14 trophies breaks down the latest box office wins (including Warner Bros.’ surprising  Wuthering Heights  glow up), and reviews  How to Make a Killing . He also checks in with the Light Reel Film Festival and spotlights rising filmmakers. Awards, numbers, and sharp...

This week on  Reel Movie Stuff , Charles speed runs the entertainment world like he’s chasing an after credits scene hitting the Grammys, the Super Bowl, and the latest box office shakeups all in one go. If it had a stage, a screen, or a trophy, he’s got an opinion on it. He also reviews  Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die  and  Crime 101 , breaking down the performances, the vibes...

This week on Reel Movie Stuff, talks Oscar chaos, snowed-in box offices, and why  Sinners dominating awards season feels both thrilling and nerve wracking. He reviews Chris Pratt’s AI thriller  Mercy  , praises Disney+’s surprisingly smart  Wonder Man , and declares Sam Raimi’s  Send Help  a rare January movie worth leaving the house for. Add Jason Statham doing...

Here’s a  funny, engaging, but tight  podcast summary that fits this episode’s energy: It’s the first episode of 2026, and Charles Kirkland Jr. is already choosing chaos in the name of cinema. He breaks down the year ahead, the movies we  should  be excited for, and why Sinners getting snubbed at the Golden Globes is less a mystery and more a full blown injustice. Exp...

On this year end episode of  Real Movie Stuff , Charles Kirkland Jr. reflects on family, legacy, and a year at the movies before diving into his  Top 20 Films of 2025 . From emotional standouts to pure cinematic chaos, he breaks down what made the list, why nostalgia matters, and why this movie earned the rare honor of being watched six times. It’s heartfelt, passionate, and the per...

This week on  Reel Movie Stuff , Charles and Producer Mike dive into Hollywood chaos from the $100-billion Netflix vs. Paramount battle for Warner Bros. to McDonald’s accidentally unleashing a cursed AI Christmas ad. Charles breaks down DC drama, Will Smith returning to  Men in Black , Golden Globe surprises, and a box office ruled by  Five Nights at Freddy’s . He closes with a Spoi...

This week on  Reel Movie Stuff , Charles Kirkland Jr. is back with movie news, hot takes, and just a  sprinkle  of heartbreak as he vents about missing Sundance… again. (Third time’s the charm, Charles. We believe.) He breaks down Tom Cruise finally getting an honorary Oscar because apparently jumping out of airplanes for 40 years eventually pays off. Then there’s the  very &nb...

This week on  Reel Movie Stuff , Charles and Producer Mike tackle Hollywood chaos from AI celebrities and K-pop demon slayers to baffling box office flops. Charles confesses his niece converted him into a  K-Pop Demon Hunters  fan, breaks down Netflix drama, and questions why Woody is mysteriously back in the  Toy Story 5  trailer. They wrap it up with spoiler free reviews...

This week on  Reel Movie Stuff , Charles and Producer Mike serve up movie news, chaos, and comedy in equal parts. From Taylor Sheridan’s billion dollar breakup with Paramount to  Chainsaw Man  slicing up the box office, they cover it all plus Blumhouse’s next horror hit and a puppy stealing the show. Charles also recaps the Middleburg Film Festival and drops spoiler-free takes on&nb...

Charles and Super Producer Mike are back with another wild ride through movies, music, and madness. This week, they pay tribute to the late, great D’Angelo and screen legend Diane Keaton, both gone but never forgotten. Then things take a turn from heartfelt to hilarious as Charles breaks down the Tron: Ares box office chaos (“15 years between sequels really, Disney?”),&nbs...

This week on Reel Movie Stuff, Charles chats with director Bill Condon and star Tonatiuh about their daring new take on  Kiss of the Spider Woman . Condon explains why the world finally caught up with the story’s themes of love and gender fluidity, while Tuna dives into the art and weight loss behind playing the layered Molina. Plus, what’s it like acting opposite   J...

This week on  Reel Movie Stuff , Charles dishes out fresh box office gossip, weighs in on the Jimmy Kimmel free speech drama , and teases Marvel’s maybe kinda sorta return of  Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Then it’s on to the reviews: Emma Thompson chills in  Dead of Winter , while Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson smashes his way through  The Smashing Machine  (spoiler: the man was born...

This week on  Reel Movie Stuff , Charles Kirkland Jr. takes you on a cinematic rollercoaster complete with jump scares, box office surprises, and a heartfelt nod to the legendary Robert Redford. He breaks down why  The Conjuring: Last Rites is haunting the competition, how  Demon Slayer  is still swinging its sword at the charts, and why  The Long Walk  might need a s...

This week on Real Movie Stuff, Charles and Producer Mike dive into the wild world of marriage, lament missing out on the Toronto International Film Festival (cue the tiny violins), and dissect the latest box office trends, including Netflix's unexpected plot twist of success! Charles reviews three cinematic gems: "Eenie Meenie" (no, not the nursery rhyme), "The Roses" (not your grandma's garden),...

This week on Reel Movie Stuff, Charles and Producer Mike are locked, loaded, and ready to fire off every segment in their cinematic arsenal. From the latest box office shake ups (Weapons is slashing its way to the top, while Fantastic Four limps along), to the big moves in Hollywood (Taylor Sheridan’s Texas takeover and Marvel’s surprising jump to the UK), the guys break down what’s hot and what’s...

This week in Reel Movie Stuff, Charles is fresh from the theater and spilling the tea on everything from  Freakier Friday  to  Nobody 2 . He breaks down box office winners, Spike Lee’s latest, and FX’s eerie new  Alien Earth  series. Big stars, big opinions, and even bigger plot twists—this episode’s got it all. ==== Nobody 2 Review

This week on Real Movie Stuff, buckle up Charles is bringing the heat! From  Lilo & Stitch  soaring past the $1B mark to ESPN shaking up the sports world with WWE and NFL deals, there’s plenty to unpack. The wrestling chat gets spicy as Hulk Hogan’s complicated legacy takes center stage. Charles also throws down in a superhero showdown:  Fantastic Four  vs.  Superman w...

This week on  Real Movie Stuff , Charles breaks down the latest movie buzz, from box office numbers to the superhero genre's big comeback with the new  Superman  flick. He dives into how streaming services are shaking up the Emmy race, gives the scoop on Michael Douglas’s unexpected career moves, and teases upcoming releases like  Fantastic Four  and a wild reboot of ...

This week on  Real Movie Stuff , Charles pours one out for legendary tough guy Michael Madsen, dives into the latest box office tea, and tries to make sense of AMC’s bold new ad strategy (spoiler: more commercials, fewer snacks?). He’s joined by guest Cortland Jacoby for a no-holds-barred chat about what these shifts mean for the future of film—and whether we're heading for a cinematic renais...

This week on  Real Movie Stuff , Charles recaps the cinematic chaos (and magic) of the Light Reel Film Festival—because nothing says “film buff” like voluntarily watching 12 movies in one weekend. He breaks down why film festivals still matter (even in the age of endless streaming), and why your couch shouldn’t be your only screening room. Then it’s review time, as Charles dives into Tyler Pe...