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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...

Well, we're going back to Hell's Kitchen! After seven years, we can officially say we saved Daredevil! Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio return as Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk, does the show set the same tone as the Netflix series, is the Devil's work ever done? What dumb complaints will Bradly have about it? Joined by special guests Brandon Horn & Bradly Martin, here's our review for Daredevi...

Well, the 2025 Oscars are now in the books, and we can move past one of the weirdest Oscar seasons in recent memory. What won, what lost, how was Conan's hair? Let's talk about it! 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 reelpineapple.bs...

Continuing Women's History Month, we have an award for the 2025 Best Picture winner Anora, starring Best Actress winner Miley Madison! Is the film worthy of all of the praise it's getting, or is it more of a........Emilia Perez? Check out the review 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...

Let's celebrate Women's History Month with a series of reviews starring some amazing female led performances(with a few exceptions, you'll know them when they're uploaded). Since the return of Daredevil occurs tomorrow with Daredevil: Born Again, let's talk about the show that acted as a nice bridge between the Netflix series, and Hawkeye leaning into Daredevil: Born Again; let's talk about Echo!...

Oh those boys, they just can't help being bad can they? Will Smith & Martin Lawrence return for their fourth......holy cow they've made four of these. They return for their fourth go around as Mike Lowrey & Marcus Burnett look to unravel the mystery of their former boss and friend Captain Howard(Joe Pantoliano), and who would want to frame him for being dirty? Does this continue the surpri...

First time feature director stops by the show, along with Stephanie Pardi & Stevie Kincheloe; to discuss her feature debut Under the Burning Sun! We discuss the surprising origins of the script, why this film is so relevant in the climate that we're in, the message that she wants people to take from the film, and the surprising circumstances that occurred that allowed her to write the script;...

First time feature director Joshua Woodcock, and the stars of his film One Night in Tokyo Tokiko Kitagawa & Reza Emamiyeh, stop by the show to have a chat about the film! We discuss how insanely quickly they shot this film, why it was so important to shoot the film in Tokyo, dating and love in our technology driven age, and much more. Pull up a chair, kick your feet up, and enjoy the interview...

First time feature director Joshua Woodcock also writes this film about how a terrible person cheats on someone who doesn't deserve it, and how this Butterfly Effect of circumstances leads to a night that could change the lives of everyone forever. Check out my review of One Night in Tokyo! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, and more! Subscri...

In an alternate universe, a woman struggles crossing the barren, desolate land and her unwanted pregnancy. When she hears about a potential haven with a lenient abortion policy, she begins a journey to the lush land of Iropus.  First time director Yun Xie writes and directs this film, starring Stephanie Pardi.....how is the feature film debut of Xie?  Check out my review of Under the Burning Sun!...