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Jon Eckersley stops by The Reel Pineapple to discuss his feature directorial debut The Stoic! We talk about potential sequels, why this film is so personal to him, and much more. Check out my chat with director, Jon Eckersley! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, and more! Subscribe to the show on YouTube at The Reel Pineapple Follow me on Blue...

As a Scooby-Doo nerd, I'm ashamed to admit that I had never seen this film until a few days ago; luckily I have Jamarco Shaw and the biggest Scooby-Doo nerd I know; Brandon Horn to help your boy out. Does the film hold up over twenty years later? Listen and find out. Check out my review of Scooby-Doo & the Witch's Ghost! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, tr...

In a new twist on a well-known fairy tale, a social pariah played by Ivan Martin discovers Dani played by Maddison Brown in the woods. Together, they confront their demons and try to move forward.  What did I think of To Kill a Wolf? Listen 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 The Reel...

As a fan of Strangerland, I was so hyped that Maddison took time to stop by and chat with me. We talk about the differences between indie film and working on a TV show, what she loves about drama vs. comedy, what she wants to do next, and much more! Check out my interview with the wonderful Maddison Brown! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, a...

To wrap up my coverage of To Kill a Wolf, I talked to Kelsey Taylor, the film's director. We talk about the ins and outs of the film, the most difficult stuff to film, what she learned with this being her first feature directorial debut, and if she'd want to return to the Alien universe after her short Alien: Specimen; oh and tons more! Check out my interview with writer & director, Kelsey Tay...

If you haven't checked out my review of Wineville yet(do that first), I was lucky enough to speak with the star, and director of Wineville herself, Brande Roueker! We talk about her career, acting alongside her son in the film, the pressures of making this film, and where she wants to see the horror genre go next. Kick your feet up, relax, and enjoy my interview with Brande Roueker! The Reel Pinea...

Welcome to the official kick of this year's Reel Scary Series! To kick it off, we have first-time director Brande Roderick's feature film directorial debut, Wineville! A classic throwback inspired by films like Texas Chainsaw Massacre, how does Brande's debut fair? Listen to the review, and find out!   The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, and m...

I'm so lucky that this interview happened. So a little peek behind the curtain, the first time I interviewed Nicole I slept horribly the night before, Mr. Catson threw up 3 minutes before the interview, I was rattled, frustrated, and upset. However, through our ten-minute conversation, I felt that as good as the conversation went, there was an opportunity for a deeper conversation; this is that co...

In the second film in their Ohio Women Trilogy, Nicole Riegel steps behind the camera once again to deliver her latest offering in Dandelion. The titular character, portrayed by Kiki Layne is going through multiple hurdles in her life and decides to make a last-ditch effort to become the musician she believes she can be. How does this film stack up next to other music films such as Begin Again and...

If you haven't yet, check out my review of Betrayal, then come back and check out the interview. I was lucky enough to chat with Rodger Griffiths, who talked with me about the stunt sequences throughout the film, what inspirations he drew from for this film, and much more! Check out my interview with writer and director, Rodger Griffiths Subscribe to the show on YouTube at The Reel Pineapple Subsc...

Go into this movie as cold as possible, don't even watch a trailer; just know that this movie has some awesome stuff in store. Check out my review of Betrayal! Subscribe to the show on YouTube at The Reel Pineapple Subscribe to The Reel Pineapple wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on BlueSky at reelpineapple.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter @jhunterreelpineapple Follow...

I was lucky enough to speak with writer & director Jacqueline Joseph, about her current documentary Love, 2020! We talk about how life was during the pandemic, the logistics of trying to put on a tennis tournament, how this film is a love letter to the city they love, and what this documentary taught her. Check out my conversation with Jacqueline Joseph! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop sho...

Think back to 2020, when we didn't know anything about COVID, and the world shut down. Given the cultural significance, one city in particular was hit harder than most. Now, imagine that you're trying to host a worldwide tennis event, with people coming from over 50 countries to participate.  Jacqueline Joseph's documentary has a lot to say about COVID, the pandemic at large, and tennis at large....

I was lucky enough to check out this new film last week in Catching Dust, and I was even more fortunate to get a chance to talk with the writer/director of the film Stuart Gatt, and star Erin Moriarty. Normally, I'd cut the part at the beginning of a recording when the guests and I are just riffing, but I thought it was entertaining discourse from start to finish; so I decided to keep it in. Five...

Stuart Gatt steps into the director chair for his feature film debut with "Catching Dust", which stars Erin Moriarty(The Boys) and Jai Courtney(Suicide Squad) as a couple living off the grid, who have their bubble infiltrated by a couple who arrive from New York. How does he fare in his first outing? Check out my review for "Catching Dust"! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest m...

I was lucky enough to talk to first-time director TJ Noel-Sullivan, about his feature film debut Midas! He talks about his upbringing, the multiple script changes, where he wants to see his career go next, and more. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I enjoyed having it, check out my review with TJ Noel Sullivan! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trai...

First-time director TJ Noel-Sullivan steps up to the plate, to direct a new heist film in "Midas", which has a shocking amount to say about the health care industry, and how it feels to be someone reliant on it. Is this one of the biggest surprises of 2024 so far? Check out my review to find out! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, and more! S...

We've gotten to the final interview in my series of interviews for Goldlocks and the Two Bears, with director Jeff Lipsky! We discuss the shooting schedule, why this film is his best film, what he thinks about the state of indie film, and much more. Check out my interview with Jeff Lipsky! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, and everything in...

To quote DJ Khaled, another one. I'm back with more coverage for the indie film Goldilocks and the Two Bears this time, back with an interview with actress Claire Milligan. We talk about the pressure of starring in her first film, the trials and tribulations of working on set, what she wants from her career, and more! Check out my full interview with Claire Milligan! The Reel Pineapple is your one...

Continuing my coverage of the new indie film Goldilocks and the Two Bears, I had the joy of speaking with actress, writer, and comedian Serra Naiman! We talk about Goldilocks and the Two Bears, what she wants out of her career, the logistics of filming a film during lockdown, and a lot more. Check out my interview with Serra Naiman! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie rev...

The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, and everything in between. Subscribe to the show on YouTube at The Reel Pineapple Follow me on BlueSky at reelpineapple.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok @jhunterreelpineapple Follow me on Letterboxd at BlackShazam Follow me on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thereelpineapple Subscribe & five Star rate The...

We're about seven months away from a Brave New World! Anthony Mackie returns as Sam Wilson, with Harrison Ford taking over the role of Thunderbolt Ross, as Sam Wilson looks to unravel a conspiracy that could change the world as we know it. What did I notice about the trailer? Kick your feet up, and listen to my breakdown(and wild swings) for the first trailer for Captain America: Brave New World!...

What better film to review on July 4th? Y'all know what this movie is about, it's puppets saving the world.....and apparently, Alec Baldwin is the greatest actor ever. Here's my review of Team America: World Police! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, and everything in between. Subscribe to the show on YouTube at The Reel Pineapple Follow me o...

All Hail the Queen! April Hale plays Madison, a woman who takes a book deal diving into her dark past to save her family home, but is there more to her past than meets the eye? Check out my review of Queen Rising! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, and everything in-between. Subscribe to the show on YouTube at The Reel Pineapple Follow me on...

All Hail the Queen, Memphis stand up! You can check out "Queen Rising" on VOD now, but I got a chance to talk to the star of the film in April Hale, as well as the first-time director Princeton James. We talk about the filming of the film, what makes Memphis such a special place to shoot a movie, and more, check out the interview! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie revie...