Month: June 2025

Episode #429: 28 Years Later

Happy hump day everyone! Sit tight, the weekend is almost here. This pod Ma, Mike, and Matt chat about the new horror flick 28 Years Later starring Alfie Williams, Ralph Fiennes, Jodie Comer, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Non zombie topics include gyro’s, no current affairs talk, and taking kids to the theater.

Next pod we chat about one of the summer’s most anticipated blockbusters F1: The Movie. Directed by Joseph Kosinski starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris. Thanks for tuning in! We will be back next week with another episode of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast!

You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or X. 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.

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Stars: Alfie Williams, , , and

Release Date: June 20, 2025

Storyline from IMDB

A group of survivors of the rage virus live on a small island. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors.

Watch the 28 Years Later trailer below.

Episode #428: The Life of Chuck

Summer is here and man it’s hot, but it is also a great time to head to the theaters with us! This week Mike, Matt, and Ma chat about a little film that is sliding under the radar, The Life of Chuck starring Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, and Benjamin Pajak. Support topics include Spaceballs 2, trash water, and MPAL.  

Next week Matt and Ma give in to Mike when we hit the theaters to check out the new zombie horror franchise, 28 Years Later starring Ralph Fiennes, Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Emma Laird. Thanks for tuning in! We will be back next week with another episode of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast!

You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or X. 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.

The Life of Chuck The Life of Chuck Movie Poster

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Stars: , , , and Karen Gillan

Release Date: June 13, 2025

Storyline from IMDB

A life-affirming, genre-bending story based on Stephen King’s novella about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz.

Watch The Life of Chuck trailer below.

Episode #427: From the World of John Wick: Ballerina

Welcome one and all! This week we chat about the first John Wick universe film From the World of John Wick: Ballerina starring Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves, and Anjelica Huston. Not assassin topics include Blantons, revenge vs horror, and flamethrowers.

For our next pod we continue our theater going with a little film that is sliding under the radar, The Life of Chuck starring Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, and Benjamin Pajak. Thanks for tuning in! We will be back next week with another episode of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast!

You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or X. 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.

From the World of John Wick: Ballerina From the World of John Wick: Ballerina Movie Poster

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Stars: , , , and Anjelica Huston

Release Date: June 6, 2025

Storyline from IMDB

An assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma organization sets out to seek revenge after her father’s death.

Watch the From the World of John Wick: Ballerina trailer below.

Episode #426: Tributary – Fountain of Youth

Welcome to June everyone! That’s right, the summer movie season is here even on streaming. This week we chat about the Apple TV+ adventure film Fountain of Youth starring John Krasinski, Natalie Portman, and Eiza González. Not Indiana Jones rip off topics include Fabio, bedazzling crocs, and Ma Hinshaw’s 83rd birthday party.

For next week we hit the theaters to watch the first John Wick universe film Ballerina starring Ana de Armas and Anjelica Huston. Thanks for tuning in! We will be back next week with another episode of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast!

You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or X. 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.

Fountain of Youth Fountain of Youth Movie Poster

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Stars: , , , and Domhnall Gleeson

Release Date: May 23, 2025

Storyline from IMDB

Two estranged siblings join forces to seek the legendary Fountain of Youth. Using historical clues, they embark on an epic quest filled with adventure. If successful, the mythical fountain could grant them immortality.

Watch the Fountain of Youth trailer below.