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Episode #490: By Any Means

By Matt on Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Howdy nerderinos! This week’s podcast is a bit of a tough one on a tough subject but it is still a very good film. We chat about By Any Means starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Mark Wahlberg, Nicole Beharie, and Giancarlo Esposito. Additional topics include pole taxes, Phoenix in the 1960’s, and another incredible Blu-ray giveaway.

Next week we check out a film that is not nearly as serious and important to society, the action comedy Runner starring Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson.

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By Any Means

Director: Elegance Bratton

Writer: Sascha Penn

Stars: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Mark Wahlberg, Nicole Beharie, and Giancarlo Esposito

Release Date: September 4, 2026

Storyline from IMDB

A notorious mafia hitman and a young Black FBI agent team up to investigate the murders of civil rights leaders in 1966 Mississippi.

Watch the By Any Means trailer below.

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Episode #489: The Dog Stars

By Matt on Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Welcome to September everyone! As I type that my brains scream what?!?!?! This week Ma, Mike, and Matt discuss Ridley Scott’s newest dystopian sci-fi thriller, The Dog Stars starring Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, Josh Brolin, Guy Pearce, and Allison Janney. Not end of the world topics but maybe include AI, jet fuel, and more forced vacations.

For next week’s review we hit the theaters to check out a historical film that is not getting a ton of press, By Any Means starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Mark Wahlberg, Nicole Beharie, and Giancarlo Esposito.

The Dog Stars

Director: Ridley Scott

Writers: Peter Heller, Mark L. Smith, Christopher Wilkinson

Stars: Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, Josh Brolin, Guy Pearce, and Allison Janney

Release Date: August 28, 2026

Storyline from IMDB

In a post-apocalyptic world, a virus wipes out humanity. Survivors face roaming scavengers called Reapers. Protagonist Hig, a pilot, survived the flu but lost his wife.

Watch The Dog Stars trailer below.

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Episode #478: Disclosure Day

By Matt on Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Howdy boys and girls and welcome to this week’s review. Finally we get a new alien film from Arizona’s own Steven Spielberg, Disclosure Day starring Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor. Not terrify existence of alien topics include AI girlfriend, a new amazing 4K Blu-ray giveaway, and Ma eating while recording!

For our next watch and talk the crew heads back to the theater to check out our first of three summer kids flicks with Toy Story 5 starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack.

Disclosure Day

Director: Steven Spielberg

Writers: David Koepp and Steven Spielberg

Stars: Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, and Eve Hewson

Release Date: June 12, 2026

Storyline from IMDB

If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you?

Watch the Disclosure Day trailer below.

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Episode #408: Flight Risk with Guest Maniacal Mags

By Matt on Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Wow, can you believe that January is almost over? This year is already moving at lightspeed! For Episode 408 we chat about Mel Gibson’s latest film Flight Risk with super special ultra awesome guest Maniacal Mags! Not flying topics include our first giveaway of 2025, Stanley mugs, and memory loss.

For our next pod we hit the theaters to check out a new Sci-Fi thriller Companion starring Sophie Thatcher, Harvey Guillen, and Jack Quaid. 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!

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Flight Risk

Director: Mel Gibson

Writer: Jared Rosenberg

Stars: Michelle Dockery, Mark Wahlberg, Topher Grace, and Leah Remini

Release Date: January 24, 2025

Storyline from IMDB

A pilot transports an Air Marshal accompanying a fugitive to trial. As they cross the Alaskan wilderness, tensions soar and trust is tested, as not everyone on board is who they seem.

Watch the Flight Risk trailer below.

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Episode #332: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One

By Matt on Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Happy Wednesday everyone! For today’s really long podcast Mike and Matt chat about Tom Cruise’s latest attempt at death, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Not amazing real stunt topics include the IFL, Summer of Strikes, and streaming.

Next week it’s probably the most anticipated summer blockbuster of 2023, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer starring Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, and a ton of other superstars. Don’t forget to stay for the end to hear Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #22. Sorry she has a really long episode of nonsense too. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

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