The Film Reelists

When it comes to disposable, child-friendly entertainment, Illumination has been delivering it consistently for the last decade and a half.  Ever since Despicable Me was released back in 2010, it has been impossible to escape from Gru and his Minions. While the Despicable Me franchise has had 4 films, the Minions franchise has two spinoffs with the third now hitting cinemas: Minions and Monsters....

Milly Alock did not arrive with grace in her scene-stealing moment at the end of 2025's Superman. This year, she gets to be the lead of her very own film. Supergirl is the next film in the relatively young DCU. This Kara Zor-El is very different than any other version of the character, and it's safe to say it is going to be a wild ride. Time codes: Intro 0:00 - 1:16 Supergirl Review 1:37 -...

It is incredibly rare for a franchise to meet expectations over the duration of a trilogy. It is even harder to continue that franchise while still delivering new ideas to your audience. The Toy Story franchise continues to redefine expectations. The fifth instalment in the 30-plus-year-old franchise was released in theatres last week. Listen to this week's review and find out if Pixar was abl...

Steven Spielberg is a director synonymous with excellence on the silver screen. He has directed too many iconic films to name, but everyone has a favourite, and he helped redefine the theatrical-going experience. Disclosure Day is the newest film, but not a new subject for the acclaimed director. He has directed some films that have explored the concept of extraterrestrials visiting Earth. What do...

The world of He-Man and Eternia is not one that as many people will be familiar with as Transformers or even G.I Joe. The last film adaptation was released all the way back in 1987, when the property was at the height of its powers. The newer animated series had a very mixed reception among fans of the original cartoon, but was very well received by newer fans. How would it be possible to maintain...

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse blew moviegoers away with its originality as well as its meaningful exploration of what it means to be Spider-Man and that it could be anyone behind the mask. The introduction of Miles Morales to the theatre-going public couldn't have gone better, but the supporting characters often stole the spotlight. One of those of Spider-Man Noir, portrayed brilliantly by...

Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker was released 7 years ago in a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars fans have only been able to explore the far, far away galaxy on the small screen since then. Disney is finally delivering another theatrical-going experience for Star Wars fans, but was it worth the wait? Listen to this week';s episode to find out. Time codes: Intro 0:00 - 1:13 Star Wars...

Jon Bernthal blew everyone away, literally and metaphorically, as The Punisher in Daredevil Season 2. He was part of the most notable scene in Daredevil: Born Again, Season 1, and his absence was certainly noticeable from Season 2 onward. Well, there’s no need to worry because Frank Castle is back in a Marvel Special Presentation. Andy Behbakht returns to the podcast to review the latest MCU insta...

The expectation for a video game adaptation can vary dramatically depending on which video game is being adapted to the big screen. This was demonstrated just last month with the very negative reception Super Mario Galaxy Movie received. Listen to this week's episode to find out if Mortal Kombat 2 is a flawless victory or a soulless sequel. Time codes: Intro 0:00 - 1:12 Mortal Kombat 2 Review...

Daredevil: Born Again season 2 cements Cox and D’Onofrio as a Mount Rushmore hero and villain, respectively, for the MCU. The battle between Fisk and Murdock is unlike anything we have seen before, and there are scenes in the second season that fans will be watching over and over again. For more, listen to the full spoiler review with Jedimike7. Time codes: Intro 0:00 - 1:18 Daredevil: Born Again...

20 years in the making, and we finally get our chance to revisit Runaway and the Devil who runs it. Sequels are nothing new in Hollywood, but legacy sequels usually fail. Listen to find out if The Devil Wears Prada 2 is one of those that does, but that's not all. Kyle reacts to the Episode 200 questionnaire, where fans of the podcast got to share their opinions on 200 episodes! Time codes: Int...

The Michael Jackson Biopic from the Director of Training Day and the Producer of Bohemian Rhapsody. Given the creative force behind the film, it does explain why we got the movie we did. Listen to this week's review to hear what Kyle said about this controversial biographical picture. Time codes: Intro 0:00 - 1:25 Michael Review 1:35 - 16:39 Michael Spoilers 16:54 - 28:16 Listener Mail and Outro 2...

The Pitt season 1 was a revelation when it premiered in 2025. With so much hype leading into the second season, it wouldn't be surprising if the show failed to meet those expectations. The second season takes place 10 months later, and each character is in a much different place than when we last saw them. It sounds interesting enough, but did it work? Listen to Kyle's thoughts on the seco...

Ted Lasso may have been the reason to sign up for Apple TV, but shrinking will be the reason you keep it. The third season recently concluded, and solidifies the series as the best comedy the platform has to offer. Listen to Kyle's thoughts on what was originally the final season and where season 4 could be going. That could be enough for an episode. The final season of The Boys has premiered,...

The Super Mario Bros. Movie grossed over 1.3 billion dollars at the worldwide box office. Unfortunately, it was not well received by the critics. Hopefully, with the sequel, the studio learned from their mistakes and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is everything we could hope for in a Super Mario movie... Time codes Intro 0:00 - 1:00 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review 1:09 - 13:03 The Super Mario Ga...

The Monsterverse films may be diminishing returns creatively, but thankfully, the television side doesn't have the same problem. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters returns to the small screen and has what so many have wished the films had: compelling human characters. The first season ended on quite the cliffhanger, and 3 years is a long time to wait between seasons. Hopefully, season 2 can be just a...

It could be argued that Daredevil: Born Again was one of the most anticipated projects in the history of the MCU. The show was initially conceived to have few connections to the earlier series, and while it may seem obvious that would be a mistake. Thankfully, a correction was made during the production of the first season, which essentially made Born Again season 1 into Daredevil season 4. Now, l...

Delivering a successful blockbuster is more challenging than you might expect. There needs to be a compelling star, memorable action sequences, and a story that makes people care. It is unfortunate that with streaming, the expectation for a good blockbuster has been diluted. Phil Lord and Chris Miller aren't diluting the genre; they are showing what it is capable of. Listen to this week's...

Invincible is easily one of Prime Video's most popular shows, and thankfully, the wait between seasons has been dramatically reduced. Season 4 doesn't waste any time, and luckily, Kyle is much more optimistic about where the show is going now than he was at the end of the third season. Listen to his non-spoiler thoughts on the 4th season of "Que" the title card! Time codes: Intro...

Many live-action anime adaptations have failed, and when One Piece was announced, many assumed it would as well. The first season was received positively by anime and manga fans, as well as new fans. This led to much more anticipation for the second season. Listen to this week's review to find out if this show managed to avoid the sophomore slump. Timecodes: Intro 0:00 - 1:03 One Piece: Into the G...

While it can be argued that Pixer has only been releasing sequels lately, you wouldn't necessarily be correct; among the many sequels are a select few original films. This week's review is another example of an original film from Pixar: Hoppers. Time codes: Intro 0:00 - 1:47 Hoppers Review 2:08 - 15:11 Hoppers Spoilers 15:39 - 30:50 Listener Mail and Outro 31:03 - 34:44 Question of the Wee...

What happens when your two leads, director, and writers leave your project, and you are forced to start from scratch on the last film in a trilogy? You get Scream 7. Kyle reviews the seventh instalment in the beloved Scream franchise this week, and it is safe to say it is not the best one yet. Time codes: Intro 0:00 - 1:03 Scream 7 Review 1:21 - 15:30 Scream 7 Spoilers 15:34 - 27:22 Listener Mail...

The set-up for How to Make a Killing is incredibly interesting. What happens when someone who is supposed to be living the 1% percent life is cast aside and has to see how the 99% live? Following Glen Powell's journey to get the money he is owed should be a very compelling movie. Listen to what kyle thought of the film on this week's podcast. Time codes: Intro 0:00 - 1:13 How to Make a Kil...

Wuthering Heights was published nearly 200 years ago and has been adapted several times. With many notable adaptations, Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi's version would really have to stand out to be regarded as an original interpretation of the classic novel. Listen to this week's review to find out if Emeral Fennel's latest film can become what she wanted: this generation's Titanic...

The first season of Fallout completely surprised Kyle but after nearly 2 years' wait, can the second season be as captivating as the first? Dylan Pollack from Movies To Watch Before You Die returns to the podcast to review the entire second season with Kyle. Time codes: Intro 0:00 - 2:17 Fallout Season 2 Spoiler-Filled Review 2:43 - 37:44 Listener Mail and Outro 37:58 - 48:35 Question of the W...