The Reel Talk Podcast

On this episode of The Reel Talk Podcast, Nathan and Neves review the highly anticipated superhero film SUPERMAN (2025). Directed by James Gunn this new vision of Superman has had many fans happy and satisfied but is it as good as everyone is saying? We get into the style and narrative of the movie while discussing the other Superman movies. What did you think of the new Superman film? Let us know...

On this episode of The Reel Talk Podcast, Nathan and Neves react to the New York Times Article on the top 100 Movies of the 21st Century! We get into movies that we believe deserve to be on the list and movies that don't really. Overall, we have a better insight on what most people believe to be the best films of the 21st Century and what films got snubbed in the list. Have you read the articl...

On this episode of The Reel Talk Podcast, Nathan and Neves talk about the new Danny Boyle zombie flick 28 YEARS LATER (2025). The sequel to 28 days later (2002) and 28 weeks later (2007) the third entry in the franchise showcases a lot of interesting ideas and themes that progress the characters. There's also some weird choices and a terrible ending that we rant about for a minute. We also get...

On this episode of the Reel Talk Podcast, Nathan and Neves review the highly anticipated sports film F1 (2025) starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski. This movie handles the racing scenes perfectly and the action is top tier for a summer blockbuster, we get into the technical aspects of the movie and how it advanced the technology of the races. We also talk about if the story/narrative...

On this episode of The Reel Talk Podcast, Nathan and Neves talk about the filmography of the late Tony Scott. We'll be getting into his most iconic movies that he directed and explain why his style has stood out compared to many others. We also talk about his underrated films within his career and the amazing collaborations he had with Denzel Washington on such iconic movies like Man on Fire, Unst...

On this episode of The Reel Talk Podcast, Nathan and Neves talk about various movie theme parks like Disneyland and Universal Studios and how they've evolved over the years. We talk about the specific rides and experiences we've had at these amusement parks and the origins behind them. We also get into the negatives with these theme parks mainly involving pricing and overall busy environment in th...

On this episode of The Reel Talk Podcast, Nathan and Neves talk about the new Tim Robinson dark comedy film Friendship. We talk about the humour within the film as well as getting into Tim Robinsons career and overall comedy that has been more common as of recent. We also get into modern comedies and how we don't see a whole lot in theatres anymore and how most of them are poorly made straight...

On this episode of The Reel Talk Podcast, Nathan and Neves talk about the new film Karate Kid: Legends being both a sequel to Cobra Kai TV series and The Karate Kid (2010) bringing both worlds together. For a film that marketed itself as a crossover between Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio they don't appear a whole lot in the movie itself. We get into the Karate Kid franchise with its ups and dow...

On this episode of The Reel Talk Podcast, Nathan and Neves talk about the final instalment in the Mission: Impossible franchise titled Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. We get into the 30 year franchise as well as Tom Cruise's career at this point and whether its going to be better or worse for him. We also discuss the action set pieces and amazing spectacle, the question we ask ourse...

On this episode of The Reel Talk Podcast, Nathan and Neves get into the classic Martin Scorsese film Mean Streets (1973). This is a new series we'll be doing on the podcast called "Looking at Sleeper Hits" where we cover a famous directors first work or one that made they get big. We have other examples we want to cover in the near future but we decided to start with Scorsese's movie that got him...

On this episode of The Reel Talk Podcast, Nathan and Neves do yet another tier list episode only this time we rank Movie Franchises over the years. We get into which ones are better than others which leads into us arguing about specific franchises and their overall quality. Let us know if you agree with our tier list or if we're off yet again and we need to double check next time. Don’t forget to...

On this episode of The Reel Talk Podcast, Nathan and Neves talk about the classic STAR WARS EPISODE III - REVENGE OF THE SITH and its 20 year anniversary. We get into the iconic moments from the movie as well as the state of star wars now with Disney and whether or not Revenge of the Sith still holds up or if it is just all nostalgia. We also get into the quality of the star wars prequels and Geor...

On this episode of The Reel Talk Podcast, Nathan and Neves review the new Ryan Coogler horror film SINNERS, we get into the look of the movie, the direction, performances and amazing music. One of our favourites right from the beginning and talking about the most memorable moments in the movie. We also get into Ryan Coogler's filmography and what his career is looking like right now with the f...

On this episode of The Reel Talk Podcast, Nathan and Neves do yet another tier list for actors but this time we rank actors that are 35 years or younger. We realized this was more difficult due to the fact that there aren't as many younger actors as we thought. Let us know if you agree with our tier list or if we're way off just like the last tier list episode. Don’t forget to check us out...

On this episode of The Reel Talk Podcast, Nathan and Neves answer various questions from fans that were posted on our instagram page. We get into various topics such as: so bad its good movies, underrated directors, favourite airplane movies and a bunch of other random questions. If you'd like to ask a question check out our instagram page where we post clips from our podcast and other segments fr...

On this episode of The Reel Talk Podcast, Nathan and Neves talk about the life and career of Val Kilmer going through his filmography from when he first started to his most iconic roles. We get into the roles he was most known for as well as what he was going through during his life that made him stand out from many actors in his generation. From being in some big films like Top Gun, Batman Foreve...

On this episode of The Reel Talk Podcast, Nathan and Neves review the spy thriller BLACK BAG starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender directed by Steven Soderbergh. Unlike other spy films this one feels more refreshing and has a more subtle take focusing more on characters rather than action set pieces. We get into the directing and performances that make this movie one of our favourites of...

On this episode of The Reel Talk Podcast, Nathan and Neves review the crime film THE ALTO KNIGHTS starring Robert De Niro and Robert De Niro? We get into this movie and how it fails at being a crime movie by comparing it to other classics that have come before it on top of reflecting De Niro's overall career at this point. What did you think of THE ALTO KNIGHTS? Did you like it? Did you see it? Di...

On this episode of The Reel Talk Podcast, Nathan and Neves catch up about their work and talking about new plans for the podcast. We also get into the Oscars, New TV show recommendations and talking about The Conversation in honour of Gene Hackman. If you like this format let us know what movies you want us to talk about for the podcast? Don’t forget to check us out wherever you get your podcasts!...

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On this episode of The Reel Talk Podcast, Nathan and Neves discuss Mickey 17, the sci-fi dark comedy directed by Bong Joon-ho and starring Robert Pattison. We get into the films style and influence while also looking at how it ranks with Bong Joon-ho's other work. With its ambitious premise and themes we talk about whether it all works effectively. Is Mickey 17 another Bong Joon-ho classic or is i...

On this episode of The Reel Talk Podcast, Nathan and Neves discuss The Monkey, the horror comedy directed by Oz Perkins. We talk about the movies style and choices it makes and whether or not it works overall or if it just falls flat. We also briefly talk about Oz Perkins career at this point coming out of Longlegs and other upcoming projects he's working on. We get into why some of it worked...

On this episode of The Reel Talk Podcast, Nathan & Neves discuss Se7en as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. They dive into David Fincher’s dark and gripping thriller, exploring the film’s lasting impact, unforgettable performances from Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, and Kevin Spacey, and the iconic twist ending that shocked audiences. The conversation covers Se7en's influence on modern crime thr...

On this episode of The Reel Talk Podcast, Nathan & Neves dive into the best and worst of Adam Sandler’s filmography, reviewing Punch-Drunk Love and Jack and Jill. We break down why Punch-Drunk Love is considered one of Sandler’s greatest performances, its unique direction by Paul Thomas Anderson, and how it stands out from his usual comedies. Then, we tackle Jack and Jill, a movie often ranked...

On this episode of The Reel Talk Podcast, Nathan & Neves discuss Emilia Pérez, the ambitious musical crime thriller from Jacques Audiard. We break down the film’s bold stylistic choices, its unconventional storytelling, and whether it succeeds in blending genres—or completely misses the mark. From the performances by Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña, and Karla Sofía Gascón to the film’s divisive dire...