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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!

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Fountain of Youth Fountain of Youth Movie Poster

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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.

Episode #424: Tributary – Havoc

Many blessings this Wednesday follower of our podcast! There was not a ton released in the theaters this past week so today we chat about the Netflix Original Havoc starring Tom Hardy, Jessie Mei Li, and Forest Whitaker. Additional topics include the Raid franchise, Rogue One, and a new incredible Blu-ray giveaway

It’s here, the last Mission Impossible film, well for now, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning starring Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, and Simon Pegg. Thank you for your continued support of our passion project. 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.

Havoc Havoc Movie Poster

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Stars: , , and Forest Whitaker

Release Date: April 25, 2025

Storyline from IMDB

After a drug deal gone wrong, a bruised detective must fight his way through the criminal underworld to rescue a politician’s estranged son, unraveling a deep web of corruption and conspiracy that ensnares his entire city.

Watch the Havoc trailer below.

Episode #418: Tributary – The Electric State

Well things happened this week folks and we are a day late. Mike is working a ton on the road and fell asleep when we were supposed to record. Luckily we still got it! This week we chat about the Netflix Original The Electric State directed by the Russo brothers and starring Chris Pratt, Millie Bobby Brown, and Ke Huy Quan. Off topics include a new incredible giveaway, robot overlords, and getting old.

Next podcast we hit the theaters to check out A24’s latest film Warfare written and directed by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland. This is the first film to tackle one of the bloodiest battles of the Iraq war, the Battle of Ramadi. Thank you for your continued support of our passion project. 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 Electric State The Electric State Movie Poster

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Stars: , , , and Ke Huy Quan

Release Date: March 14, 2025

Storyline from IMDB

An orphaned teen hits the road with a mysterious robot to find her long-lost brother, teaming up with a smuggler and his wisecracking sidekick.

Watch The Electric State trailer below.

Episode #360: Tributary – Maestro

Happy anniversary to us and Valentine’s Day to you! That’s right the Reel Film Nerds Podcast turns 6 years old today. We did it, I think? Anyways, this week Mike and Matt continue their Best Picture Nominee catch up with the Netflix Original Maestro written, directed, and starring Bradley Cooper. Not musical topics include a new giveaway, story is always #1, and trying to understand persecution.

Next week your podcast trio hits the theaters to check out Bob Marley: One Love starring Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch, and James Norton. Don’t forget to stay for the end to hear Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #50, yes 50!!!! WOW! Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com

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Maestro Maestro Movie Poster

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Stars: , , , and Vincenzo Amato

Release Date: December 20, 2023

Storyline from IMDB

This love story chronicles the lifelong relationship of conductor-composer Leonard Bernstein and actress Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein.

Watch the Maestro trailer below.

Episode #358: Tributary – Leave the World Behind

Welcome one and all to our weekly movie chat! For today’s episode Mike and Matt discuss a Netflix Original with an incredible cast, Leave the World Behind starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, and Ethan Hawke. Extracurricular topics include Poor Things is just flat out weird, technology is coming for you, and eyes suck.

For next week’s pod the boys and Ma Hinshaw head to the theaters to watch the spy thriller Argylle starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, and Sofia Boutella. Don’t forget to stay for the end to hear Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #48. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com

You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Why not join our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast. Stay home and stream as many movies as you can!

Leave the World Behind Leave the World Behind Movie Poster

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Writers: Rumaan Alam and

Stars: , , , Myha’la, Farrah Mackenzie, and Charlie Evans

Release Date: December 8, 2023

Storyline from IMDB

A family’s getaway to a luxurious rental home takes an ominous turn when a cyberattack knocks out their devices, and two strangers appear at their door.

Watch the Leave the World Behind trailer below.