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Happy Holidays from The Reel Pineapple, don't worry we're back! To start off the Reel Holiday Series this year.......I don't need to give a synopsis you know what this movie is. Check out my review of the new Netflix holiday film, Hot Frosty! 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 F...

Maisy Stella plays eighteen-year-old Elliott, who gets really high one night and ends up conjuring her 39-year-old self, played by Aubrey Plaza. Things get messy once Older Elliott starts handing out warnings to younger Elliott, and she has to rethink everything she believes her life will eventually become and what is truly important to her. Is this a movie you must check out ASAP? Check out my re...

Black Adam & Captain America team up to save Christmas.......on paper that sounds great right? Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans team up to save J. Jonah Jameson from Sabrina the Teenage Witch.....I'm making this the synopsis because it's way more interesting than what happens. Check out my review for Red One! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdow...

You and I stars Summer Shelton's Sara and Clayne Crawford's Joseph, as through a chance reunion, it allows them to explore the potential "what ifs" in terms of their relationship, unspoken regrets, and more.  Check out my review of You and I!  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...

I'm so excited to talk about this interview, I got to chance to talk to Summer Shelton, and returning guest Clayne Crawford! We talk to Summer about the pressure of starring, writing, and directing her first feature, how she wrote a romantic dramedy that people would care about; and Clayne talks about exploring this new side of his career doing his first romantic dramedy; and much more! They were...

Following a mental breakdown Sara Friedman's Nora is forced to return home to her hometown for treatment. Through circumstances beyond her control, Nora finds herself thrust into nature, she finds an unexpected kinship with Dave Register's Dusty, whom she might have more in common with than she thinks. Check out my review of Sara Friedman's feature debut, Heightened! The Reel Pineapple is your one...

To quote DJ Khaled, another one......I know, I hate myself for doing that too 😂 For today's interview, we have Director, Actress, and Writer Sara Friedman (she does it all) to discuss her feature debut, Heightened! We talk about the pressure of wearing three different hats regarding the film, why this story is so personal to her and much more. The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the late...

First time feature director Zoe Eisenberg, stops by the show to talk about her feature debut Chaperone; a movie that's.....it's definitely going to cause some discussions. We talk about approaching the topic of power dynamics, family dynamics, why the film is such a labor of love, what she wants the audience to take away from the film, and more. Check out my interview with Zoe Eisenberg! The Reel...

Zoe Eisenberg makes her feature debut with Chaperone, which stars Mitzi Akaha & Laird Akeo who play Misha and Jake respectively. At 29 going on 16, Misha refuses to evolve or grow up. She's had chances to move up at her job but refuses to due to the additional responsibility, and her home, which she received through an inheritance, is literally falling apart. Through a chance encounter, she me...

This is required viewing if you're a member of the LGBTQ community, consider yourself an ally, or just want to see a documentary about how it's never too late to become your authentic self. Check out my review of Our Dad, Danielle! 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...

S.E. King and Danielle Joy Healey stopped by The Reel Pineapple to talk about their latest film Our Dad, Danielle! We talk about the inspiration behind the documentary, what was left on the cutting room floor, how to be a better ally to the LGBTQ community, and much more. Check out my interview with S.E. King and Danielle Joy Healey! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie re...

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 BlueSky at reelpineapple.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter @jhunterreelpineapple Follow me on Letterboxd at BlackShazam Follow me on Twitch at www.twitch.tv/thereelpineapple Subscribe & five Star rate The R...

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 BlueSky at reelpineapple.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter @jhunterreelpineapple Follow me on Letterboxd at BlackShazam Follow me on Twitch at www.twitch.tv/thereelpineapple Subscribe & five Star rate The R...

Or Something tells the story of Mary Neely's Olivia and Kareem Rahma's Amir, who are both trying to collect cash they desperately need; which takes them on a wild journey throughout New York City.  Check out my review of Or Something! 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...

Jeffrey Scotti Schroeder & Dan Blackwell stop by The Reel Pineapple, to discuss their latest film Or Something.  We talk about the film, some of the hilarious stories behind the scenes, what they want to do moving forward, and more! Check out my interview with Jeffrey Scotti Schroeder and Dan Blackwell! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns,...

My face was anything but...stoic while watching this.  Check out my review for The Stoic! 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 BlueSky at reelpineapple.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter @jhunterreelpineapple Follow me on Letterboxd at BlackShazam...

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...