Say What's Reel

This week on Say Whats Reel, the crew dives into one of the most chilling and thought-provoking horror films of the 2000s — The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) Was Emily truly possessed by demons, or was she suffering from a severe medical condition? We break down the courtroom drama, the terrifying exorcism scenes, Jennifer Carpenter's unforgettable performance as Emily, and the real-life case of A...

This week on Say Whats Reel, the crew dives into The Visit — the found footage horror flick that marked a comeback for M. Night Shyamalan. What starts as a simple trip to visit grandma and grandpa quickly turns into something… way more disturbing Join us as we break down Becca and Tyler’s creepy stay at their grandparents’ farmhouse, the wild behavior that had us questioning EVERYTHING, and of cou...

Dom, ILL, and Q pull up on Desperado (1995) — Robert Rodriguez’s stylish, gun-blazing sequel in the Mexico Trilogy. Starring Antonio Banderas as the legendary El Mariachi and Salma Hayek in her breakout role, this film delivers nonstop action, wild shootouts, and that signature Rodriguez flair. The crew breaks down: The over-the-top action and shootout scenes El Mariachi as an action hero Salma Ha...

Steve Carell brings the awkward comedy heat in this week’s Say Whats Reel review as Dom, ILL & Q dive into the 2005 comedy classic The 40-Year-Old Virgin! From the legendary waxing scene to the hilarious advice from Andy’s coworkers, this Judd Apatow hit helped define 2000s comedy. We break down Steve Carell’s unforgettable performance, the chemistry between Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen, and Romany M...

Dom, ILL, and Q dive into the eerie Southern gothic world of The Skeleton Key (2005) — a film packed with hoodoo, mystery, and one of the most talked-about twist endings in 2000s horror. Starring Kate Hudson, Gena Rowlands, John Hurt, and Peter Sarsgaard, this supernatural thriller takes us deep into a Louisiana plantation filled with secrets… but does it still hold up today? The crew breaks down:...

Dom, ILL, and Q jump back into the 90s to review the cyber-thriller Virtuosity (1995) Directed by Brett Leonard, this sci-fi action film stars Denzel Washington as Parker Barnes, a disgraced ex-cop forced back into action to stop a deadly virtual reality experiment gone horribly wrong. The problem? The program — SID 6.7 — isn’t just any simulation. It’s a digital killer created from the personalit...

Dom and Q are back with another Say Whats Reel movie review, and this time they’re diving into Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015) Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the fifth installment in the legendary action franchise follows Ethan Hunt and his team as the Impossible Missions Force faces its biggest threat yet. With the IMF disbanded and the Central Intelligence Agency hunting Ethan down...

Dom, ILL, and Q dive into one of the most infamous big-budget movies of the 90s — Waterworld (1995) Directed by Kevin Reynolds and starring Kevin Costner, this post-apocalyptic adventure imagines a future where the polar ice caps have melted and Earth is almost entirely covered by water. The story follows a mysterious drifter known only as the Mariner, a lone sailor navigating a dangerous ocean wo...

The Say Whats Reel crew goes microscopic to review Marvel’s Ant-Man (2015)! 🐜💥 Starring Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, this MCU heist-style superhero film brings humor, heart, and some of the most creative action sequences in the franchise. Dom, ILL, and Q break down the performances, story, visuals, and where Ant-Man fits in the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe. Is this small hero a big win or a miss...

Before the MCU took over Hollywood, Marvel’s First Family hit the big screen in Fantastic Four (2005). Directed by Tim Story, this early superhero film tells the origin story of Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm after a space mission goes wrong and exposes them to cosmic rays—giving them extraordinary powers and unforgettable challenges. In this episode of Say What’s Reel, we b...

This week on Say What’s Reel, we hop into the DeLorean and travel back to 1985 to review the sci-fi classic Back to the Future. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the film stars Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly, a teenager who’s accidentally sent back to 1955 thanks to his eccentric scientist friend, Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd). When Marty’s time-travel mishap threate...

It’s Morphin Time! 🦖⚡  In this episode of Say Whats Reel, Dom, ILL & Q suit up to review Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995) — the big-screen jump for the Rangers during the height of 90s pop culture. We break down: 🟣 Ivan Ooze as one of the wildest villains in Power Rangers history 🎬 How the movie differs from the TV show and franchise continuity 🦕 Practical suits, Zords, and...

We’re taking a deep dive into the movie that made everyone afraid to go back in the water! 🌊 In this episode of Say Whats Reel, Dom, ILL & Q review Steven Spielberg’s 1975 thriller Jaws — the film that changed summer movies forever. Join us as we break down: 🦈 The intense shark attacks that defined a genre 🎭 The dynamic between Brody, Hooper & Quint ⚓ Classic lines, unforgettable set p...

Gotham gets neon, chaotic, and downright wild as Dom, ILL, and Q slide into Batman Forever (1995) — the third film in the Batman series and the first to bring Val Kilmer under the cape and cowl. Directed by Joel Schumacher and produced by Tim Burton, this movie delivers big villains, big performances, and even bigger vibes with Jim Carrey’s Riddler and Tommy Lee Jones’ Two-Face going full 90s madn...

Dom, ILL, and Q head deep into the jungle as Say Whats Reel reviews the wild 1995 adventure Congo, directed by Frank Marshall and based on Michael Crichton's novel. From talking gorillas to laser-blasting chaos, this movie swings between campy fun and full-blown ’90s insanity. In this episode, we break down: The movie’s legendary mix of sci-fi, adventure, and pure WTF moments Amy the gorilla: ador...

Join Dom, ILL, and Q as Say Whats Reel dives into the 1994 crime drama The Glass Shield, written and directed by Charles Burnett. Starring Michael Boatman, Ice Cube, Lori Petty, and Elliott Gould, this tense thriller follows rookie deputy J.J. Johnson as he discovers corruption running through the sheriff’s department—and how deep the “blue wall of silence” really goes. We break down: The film’s t...

This week Dom and Q charge straight into one of the most iconic war epics ever made: Braveheart (1995). Directed by and starring Mel Gibson, the film tells the legendary story of Scottish warrior Sir William Wallace as he leads the fight for independence against the brutal rule of King Edward I of England. Inspired by the 15th-century epic poem The Actes and Deidis of the Illustre and Vallyeant Ca...

The Force hits different this week as Dom, ILL, and Q travel to a galaxy far, far away to revisit Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005) — the darkest and most emotional chapter of the prequel trilogy. Written and directed by George Lucas, this film shows the tragic downfall of Anakin Skywalker and the terrifying rise of Darth Vader. With the Clone Wars nearing their end and political...

Tension at 20,000 leagues This week Dom, ILL, and Q dive into Crimson Tide (1995) — the high-stakes submarine thriller directed by Tony Scott and powered by powerhouse performances from Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman. With Russia in political chaos and ultranationalists threatening a nuclear launch, the USS Alabama becomes the center of a deadly standoff. But who do you trust when the fate of...

This week on Say Whats Reel, Dom, Q head back to South Central L.A. to revisit the hood comedy that started it all — Friday (1995)! Directed by F. Gary Gray and written by Ice Cube & DJ Pooh, this cult classic stars Ice Cube and Chris Tucker as Craig and Smokey — two best friends dealing with one wild day full of debt, drama, and Deebo. From Big Worm’s threats to Smokey’s antics and Pops’ lege...

Dom, Q, and ILL are back and rolling through Vegas—Segway style! In this episode of Say Whats Reel, the crew takes on Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (2015), the action-comedy sequel that sends everyone’s favorite mall cop from the mall to the Wynn Las Vegas. Can Paul Blart handle high-stakes heists, or should he stick to handing out food court citations Tune in as the guys break down Kevin James’ wild Veg...

Dom, Q, and ILL from Say Whats Reel dive into the 2005 remake of The Amityville Horror! 💀 Based on Jay Anson’s chilling novel, this supernatural horror stars Ryan Reynolds, Melissa George, and a young Chloë Grace Moretz in her debut role The crew breaks down the haunting story of the Lutz family, the eerie house that hides deadly secrets, and how this remake stacks up against the 1979 original. I...

The crew is back and faster than ever! Dom, Q and ILL from Say Whats Reel review Furious 7 the high-octane, emotional installment that brought Paul Walker’s final ride to the big screen. Directed by James Wan, this seventh entry in the Fast & Furious franchise delivers insane stunts, heart, and a legendary showdown between Vin Diesel and Jason Statham. Can Dom Toretto’s family outrun fate one...

Step into the shadows with Say Whats Reel as we dive into Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller’s gritty 2005 masterpiece Sin City. Adapted straight from Miller’s groundbreaking graphic novels, this neo-noir crime anthology packs a star-studded cast — Bruce Willis, Jessica Alba, Mickey Rourke, Clive Owen, Benicio del Toro, and more — into a world of corruption, revenge, and unforgettable style. From i...

Fall in line, recruits! Dom, ILL, and Q march into the world of Damon Wayans’ 1995 comedy Major Payne. Directed by Nick Castle, this loose remake of The Private War of Major Benson follows the no-nonsense Major Payne as he takes charge of a ragtag group of cadets in the most hilarious way possible. From Payne’s tough-love training methods to the film’s wild blend of discipline and comedy, the crew...