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To be fair, whom among us wouldn't pretend that they were a famous author in order to get with Kate Hudson? Michael Shannon stars as a handyman who pretends to be a famous author, but maybe just maybe.......there's an author that's been waiting to be brought out all along. Written and directed by Michael Maren, check out my review of A Little White Lie. The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for...

A night that every year makes people happy, and also ticks people off in the worst way it's finally here, it's Oscar Night! Yours truly goes through every category and gives my picks on what I think will win, why it will win, and what could winners could screw up your Oscar pool. Check out my thoughts & predictions for the 2023 Oscars! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie...

One of the things that I love about doing the podcast are interviewing passionate artists, and there are few that exemplfy that as much as Erin C. Buckley. You know her most likely from her web series "Platonic", "CC Dances the Go-Go", or "Either Side of Midnight." We covered an array of topics in this interview, including her career, what aspirations she has moving forward, how she got through lo...

Have you ever gone to a bar, and had someone stare you down, and your brain starts to go nuts? Are they looking at me because they think I'm attractive, do I have something hanging out of my nose, WHY ARE THEY LOOKING AT ME? Aysan Celik stars as Nicky who sees the titular character CC, played by Rebecca Whitehurst who perhaps fall in love.........and there's Go Go Dancing, what more could you want...

Don't you hate when you go hunting, and something terrible happens, the worst! Clayne Crawford stars as Joseph, a man determined to prove his own manhood to himself, but at what cost? Check out our review of The Integrity of Joseph Chambers! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, social commentary, and everything in between. Shoot us an email at...

I had the privelege of getting to review The Integrity of Joseph Chambers, but not only did I get a chance to review the flick; I got a chance to speak with the star of the film as well! You know him from his work as Martin Riggs on Lethal Weapon: The TV Series, as well as The Killing of Two Lovers, as well as the HORRIBLY HORRIBLY underrated TV series in Rectify(seriously watch it it's amazing)....

It's amazing the lengths that Will is willing to go to(hehe willing) in order to be Emancipated from Jada......get it it's an Oscar slap joke. Will Smith's first role post slap is the definition of Oscar bait, but is it perhaps actually good? Check out our review for Emancipation! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, social commentary, and ever...

In West Philadelphia born and raised, on the playground is where I spent most of my days, until I got into a fight with someone from  school, shot a gun for no reason started acting a damn fool. Uncle Phil used his money and influence, greased a few wheels, got me away from those gangsters who were all up in their feels. Now I'm in Bel-Air, where everybody is lying and faking, oh hi Geoffrey the B...

I really don't need a fancy description for this review. Ant-Man is back, people are thirsting over Kang the Conqueror, and we're officially into Marvel's Phase 5. How does the Phase start off? Check out my non spoiler review for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, social commentary, and everything in between...

How much Magic is left in that Mike? Doesn't matter, BECAUSE C-TATES IS BACK IN THE SADDLE BABY! Channing Tatyum, pardon me Channing Tatum returns for one last dance as Magic Mike, looking to put on the show of all shows with the support of Salma Hayek's Maxandra, who has her own agenda. Will the two find love, does Magic Mike's Last Dance end on a high note? How many eggs can you fry on Channing...

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It's time for my favorite recording every year! I'm so happy I was able to watch so many of the big Oscar contenders, and I'm so happy I was able to watch some things that would've gone completely under my radar? What were my favorite films of 2022? Listen and find out! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, social commentary, and everything in b...

Well, you can't go to heaven without going through hell.  There was a lot of crap that came out this year, and I've watched it all so you don't have to. Check out my favorite labor of love, check out our Worst of 2022! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, social commentary, and everything in between. Shoot us an email at joshuahunter@thereelpin...

Happy Black History Month everyone, and with another Black History Month comes another Black Cinema Showcase! Today it seemed fitting to finally post a review I've been sitting on since the Thursday night premiere, it just hurts to say goodbye to Chadwick. Ryan Coogler returns to helm the latest chapter in the Black Panther franchise, can it reach the heights of the first film or is it a disappoin...

It's been a minute since Anna Kendrick has starred in a film, well don't be expecting the happy, bubbly Anna Kendrick in this film. Kendrick plays the titular character in Alice, who is in an abusive relationship with her partner Simon, who is more terrible than words can truly state.  Check out our review of Alice, Darling. The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, tr...

Oh Johnathan Majors, you're just ready to make children cry aren't you? Yours truly is back with another trailer breakdown for the latest trailer fore Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania. We're about a month out from the film, what sort of cameos can we expect, what is Scott being sent by Kang to retrieve, do we know who William Jackson Harper is playing? Check out our trailer breakdown! The Reel Pine...

The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, social commentary, and everything in between. Shoot us an email at  joshuahunter@thereelpineapple.com Subscribe to us wherever you listen to podcasts at The Reel Pineapple! Rate, Like, Share, & Subscribe! Like both of our Facebook pages at TheReelPineapple & ReelPineappleGames Follow Hunter on Twitter at JHu...

Happy Holidays from The Reel Pineapple! Tyler Perry presents a movie that's the first script he apparently ever wrote, how does it compare to his Madea poop and is it a potential Oscar contender(you already know the answer lol). Check out our review of A Jazzman's Blues! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, social commentary, and everything in...

In the eight years of hosting The Reel Pineapple, I don't know if there's anything I've produced that I've been more proud of. I had the privilege to speak with director Kevin Shaw, about his career, the state of public education, and about his incredible documentary "Let the Little Light Shine." I'm so grateful that he was able to take the time to talk to me, and I hope you all enjoy the intervie...

This documentary follows the NTA(National Teachers Academy),which is a top ranked school in Chicago, with a thriving population of mostly low income and black students. When the neighborhood grows and gentrifies, a parents group eager for their own high school seeks to close NTA and replace it with a high school campus. This is one of my favorite films of the year, PLEASE check it out on PBS, and...

One of the absolute coolest things about running this podcast is that on occasion, I get a chance to talk to the people involved with the films I'm reviewing. I've been a fan of Chuck Russell's for years(because Eraser freaking rules), and that's before I get to The Mask, The Scorpion King, one of the best episodes ever of Fringe, and COLLATERAL!    We had a lot of ground to cover, and also got a...

So I'm still suffering from the evil COVID(I don't recommend), but I've got a review for y'all for the latest John Travolta/Bruce Willis offering in Paradise City. A fun action thriller , that I think will definitely give audience more than they're expecting, and a performance from Praya Lundberg that REALLY surprised me, check out my review of Paradise City! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop sh...

We're only a few days away from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and I can't begin to express how excited & nervous I am at the same time. Let's talk about what might happen in the movie, where we might be headed, thanks to the final trailer. Check out my breakdown below! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns,  social commentary, and everything in...

Hocus Pocus has never really been my thing, I think it's fine for what it is, but........was never crazy about it, so when I heard they were making a sequel I groaned loudly and rolled my eyes. Were the groans of doom and eyes rolls Raylan Givens(justified)?  Check out our review of Hocus Pocus 2! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns,  social co...

Happy Halloween everyone!! If you're going out tonight, please be safe, and remember an Uber is way cheaper and safer than having a DUI on your record. If you're staying in, why not check out a review of what could be deemed a horror classic.........honestly if you're going out tonight you should still listen to this. Check out our review of The Black Phone! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop sho...