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Episode #474: The Sheep Detectives

By on Wednesday, May 20, 2026

G’day nerderinos and welcome to the 474th installment of our podcast brought to you by Ma Hinshaw! Yep that’s right she picked the film this week, The Sheep Detectives starring Hugh Jackman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Regina Hall, and Brett Goldstein. Not SHEEP topics include The Clone Wars, double dad jokes, and lamb for dinner.

Next pod it’s here a new Star Wars film, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu starring Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver. If you can’t tell Matt is super insanely excited!

You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and Bluesky. We also have an awesome community you can join, click here to check out our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Thanks for stopping by and listening to our podcast, we appreciate each and everyone of you and we will be back next week with another incredible episode of the Reel Film Nerds podcast.

The Sheep Detectives The Sheep Detectives Movie Poster

Director: Kyle Balda

Writers: Craig Mazin and Leonie Swann

Stars: Hugh Jackman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Brett Goldstein, and Patrick Stewart

Release Date: May 8, 2026

Storyline from IMDB

Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. When he is found dead, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it.

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Episode #473: Mortal Kombat II

By on Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Test your might! For this week’s review we chat about a rebooted movie sequel based on another movie that is based on a video game, got it? Mortal Kombat II starring Karl Urban, Ludi Lin, Jessica McNamee, and Josh Lawson. Off topics include BSOD, Smith’s grocery store, and Fallout.

Next week Mike but mostly Matt let Ma Hinshaw pick the film, she only gets one a year so be nice. We will check out The Sheep Detectives starring Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Regina Hall, and Brett Goldstein.

You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and Bluesky. We also have an awesome community you can join, click here to check out our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Thanks for stopping by and listening to our podcast, we appreciate each and everyone of you and we will be back next week with another incredible episode of the Reel Film Nerds podcast.

Mortal Kombat II Mortal Kombat II Movie Poster

Director: Simon McQuoid

Writers: Jeremy Slater, Ed Boon, and John Tobias

Stars: Adeline Rudolph, Karl Urban, Martyn Ford, and Josh Lawson

Release Date: May 8, 2026

Storyline from IMDB

The fan favorite champions — now joined by Johnny Cage himself — are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.

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Episode #472: Over Your Dead Body

By on Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Happy Cinco de Mayo recovery day! For this week’s amazing pod Ma, Mike, and Matt chat about the new dark comedy Over Your Dead Body starring Jason Segel and Samara Weaving. Off topics include electric cars, Animal Farm (2026) is not a good film, and the end of superstar actors.    

For next week’s pod the gang goes back to the theater to watch yet another sequel but this one might be ok? Only time will tell, Mortal Kombat II starring Karl Urban, Ludi Lin, Jessica McNamee, and Hiroyuki Sanada.

You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram,  X, and Bluesky. We also have an awesome community you can join, click here to check out our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Thanks for stopping by and listening to our podcast, we appreciate each and everyone of you and we will be back next week with another incredible episode of the Reel Film Nerds podcast.

Over Your Dead Body Over Your Dead Body Movie Poster

Director: Jorma Taccone

Writers: Tommy Wirkola, Nick Ball, John Niven, Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney

Stars: Samara Weaving, Jason Segel, Timothy Olyphant, and Juliette Lewis

Release Date: April 24, 2026

Storyline from IMDB

A dysfunctional married couple retreats to a secluded cabin to repair their relationship, but each secretly plots to murder the other.

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Episode #471: Michael (2026)

By on Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Happy Wednesday nerderinos! For this week’s discussion Matt, Mike, and Ma chat about yet another music biopic Michael (2026) starring Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, and Juliano Valdi. Additional topics include not 1 but 2 giveaways, Rammstein, and where is Janet Jackson?

For next week’s review the crew checks out the dark comedy thriller Over Your Dead Body starring Jason Segel and Samara Weaving.

You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram,  X, and Bluesky. We also have an awesome community you can join, click here to check out our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Thanks for stopping by and listening to our podcast, we appreciate each and everyone of you and we will be back next week with another incredible episode of the Reel Film Nerds podcast.

Michael (2026) Michael (2026) Movie Poster

Director: Antoine Fuqua

Writer: John Logan

Stars: Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Colman Domingo, and Larenz Tate

Release Date: April 24, 2026

Storyline from IMDB

The story of “King of Pop” Michael Jackson. From his childhood as the star of the Jackson 5, through times of abuse by his father Joe Jackson, to breaking away and making the hit album Thriller and claiming his independence as a solo artist.

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Episode #470: Lee Cronin’s The Mummy

By on Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Happy 420 week everyone! Yes I know two days late and more than a dollar short but we do have to mention it. This episode we discuss a new horror film about a mummy but it really isn’t about one, Lee Cronin’s The Mummy starring Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, and Natalie Grace. Off topics include Mom wins, VHS, and the Exorcist.  

For next week’s pod Mike, Matt, and Ma head to the theaters to check out one of 2026’s most anticipated films, Michael, starring Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, and Juliano Valdi.

You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram,  X, and Bluesky. We also have an awesome community you can join, click here to check out our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Thanks for stopping by and listening to our podcast, we appreciate each and everyone of you and we will be back next week with another incredible episode of the Reel Film Nerds podcast.

Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Lee Cronin's The Mummy

Director: Lee Cronin

Writer: Lee Cronin

Stars: Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, and Natalie Grace

Release Date: April 17, 2026

Storyline from IMDB

The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace. Eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare.

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