Reel Spoilers

In this episode of Reel Spoilers, Kevin, Tom, and Joe recap the notable movies of 2024, from box office hits to overlooked gems. They discuss the surprising success of films like 'Inside Out 2' and 'Deadpool 3,' while sharing their thoughts on animated movies such as 'Despicable Me 4' and 'Kung Fu Panda 4.' Amidst the box office breakdown, they share their personal top movie picks, like 'The Subst...

In this episode of Reel Spoilers, Kevin, Tom, and Joe are joined by Matt F Basler to dive into the 2024 film Nosferatu directed by Robert Eggers. They discuss how the film stays true to the 1922 original while adding modern horror aesthetics, particularly focusing on Bill Skarsgård's portrayal of Count Orlok. They also highlight the film's impressive production designs, practical effects, and over...

In this episode of Reel Spoilers, Kevin, Tom, and Joe discuss and critique the latest addition to Disney's live-action adaptations, 'Mufasa: The Lion King.' They delve into the film's storyline, focusing on Mufasa's rise to power and Scar's backstory. The group breaks down the voice acting, visuals, and the original elements brought into the prequel. They discuss the film's mixed reception, its co...

In this episode, Matt F Basler joins our host to discuss KRAVEN THE HUNTER, criticizing its lack of plot and convoluted storyline. They delve into the character changes from the comics, the film's attempt to make Kraven a conservationist, and how it fails as a self-serious movie. The hosts also touch upon the broader issues with Sony's Spider-Man villain movies, the film's box office performance,...

In this episode of Reel Spoilers, Dan Graney returns to join hosts Joe and Tom in Kevin's absence to review the movie Y2K. They discuss the film's plot, characters, humor, and nostalgic nods to the 1990s. The group shares their observations on the film's practical effects, directorial choices, and standout moments, including a surprising cameo by Fred Durst. They also delve into Y2K's connection t...

MOANA 2 made all the money at the box office last weekend. But does it deserve it?

History buff Matt F Basler joins us to take on Ridley Scott's GLADIATOR II.

This week, Tony Mosello (Morning Blend St. Louis) and Jim Batts (We Are Movie Geeks) joined us to discuss The Rock's latest big-budget action/adventure Red One. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, J. K. Simmons, Lucy Liu, Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Nick Kroll, Kristofer Hivju, and Wesley Kimmel. Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/RedOneReview

Kevin, Tom, and Joe discuss the latest from A24, HERETIC, discussing its themes of religion, belief, and control. Hugh Grant and Sophie Thatcher give terrific performances, as the film explores the broader implications of faith and skepticism. Heretic is written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods (A QUIET PLACE). Starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East, and Topher Grace.

Anna Kendrick stars in her directorial debut on Netflix, WOMAN OF THE HOUR - based on the true story of serial killer Rodney Alcala. Directed by Anna Kendrick, and written by Ian McDonald. Starring Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto, Nicolette Robinson, and Tony Hale.

How do these movies keep getting made? We struggle to answer this question, and hope that this is the end of the line for Sony's take on the lethal protector. Written and directed by Kelly Marcel, and starring Tom Hardy, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, Rhys Ifans, Stephen Graham, Peggy Lu, Clark Backo, Alanna Ubach, and Andy Serkis. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AjIXhrOESA

Spooky season is in full swing, and this time we take on a sequel to one of the surprise hits from a few years ago. Smile 2 is written and directed by Parker Finn. Starring Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt, Lukas Gage, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Peter Jacobson, Ray Nicholson, Dylan Gelula, and Raul Castillo, and Kyle Gallner.

Orlandez returns to discuss Jason Reitman's latest film, Saturday Night, all about the 90 minutes before the first episode of SNL went on air. Directed by Jason Reitman, and written by Reitman and Gil Kenan. Starring Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith, Ella Hunt, Dylan O'Brien, Emily Fairn, Matt Wood, Lamorne Morris, Kim Matula, Finn Wolfhard, Nicholas Braun, Cooper Hoffman, Andre...

Joker: Folie à Deux, Todd Philips' sequel to the hugely successful 2019 hit Joker, opened to a box office similar to Morbius and Madame Web. It also received a D CinemaScore, the lowest for any comic book movie ever. What happened? Directed by Todd Phillips, from a screenplay by Phillips and Scott Silver. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Zazie Beetz, Leigh Gill, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keen...

The Substance has everyone talking, and for good reason. Body horror is back, and Matt F Basler returns to tell us all about it! The film is written and directed by Coralie Fargeat, and stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid.

The Transformers are back, with a new creative team and an all-star voice cast. Patrick Scott Patterson returns to discuss whether or not the film can live up to the legacy of the 40-year-old franchise. Transformers One is directed by Josh Cooley, and written by Eric Pearson, Andrew Barrer, and Gabriel Ferrari. Starring Chris Hemsworth as Orion Pax (Optimus Prime), Brian Tyree Henry as D-16 (Megat...

Blumhouse quickly turned around a remake of the 2022 Shudder Original, and we're here to break it down and tell you if it holds up. Speak No Evil is written and directed by James Watkins. Starring James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough, and Scoot McNairy. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Nics8bD9nIA

The juice is loose! Finally, after 35 years and constant tease of Beetlejuice going Hawaiian, Tim Burton returns to give us a proper sequel.

We should already have Chapter 2 in theaters by now, but the lackluster performance of the first movie derailed Kevin Costner's plans. Now streaming on Max, we review the first of a planned four-part film series - with a possible fifth! Matt F Basler returns.

After decades in development hell, they finally got a remake of THE CROW off the ground. Find out if it was worth the wait (spoilers: it wasn't) as we're joined by Jason from Binge Movies and Chris Frank from THE A.D. SHOW on KSHE 95.

The alien franchise keeps plugging along, this time in the hands of Fede Alvarez (Evil Dead, Don't Breathe). Joining us this time is David Rosen from the Piecing It Together podcast.

A decade after Rob McCallum and Jay Bartlett rocked the video game world with their documentary NINTENDO QUEST, they're back with a new 13-episode series: NINTENDO 64 QUEST. The Kickstarter launches on Thursday, August 22 with rewards like physical copies of the series delivering this year, name in the credits, a one-of-a-kind signed console, and much more. Watch the interview on YouTube: https://...

They finally made BORDERLANDS into a movie, but is it too little too late? Matt F Basler returns to discuss what may be the worst video game movie ever made. Borderlands is co-written and directed by Eli Roth, based on the video game series by Gearbox Software. Starring Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Edgar Ramirez, Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu, Gina Gershon, and Jamie Lee Curtis.

Love him or hate him, M. Night Shyamalan certainly gets people talking. And luckily for you - it's what we do! Josh Hartnett faces off against an FBI profiler played by Hayley Mills in TRAP.

It's the movie everyone has been waiting for. Can Deadpool 3 save the MCU? Find out as Matt F Basler joins us to review DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE. Directed by Shawn Levy, written by Levy, Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Zeb Wells. Starring Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Aaron Stanford, and Matthew Macfadyen.