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Episode #481: Minions & Monsters

By on Wednesday, July 8, 2026

The dog days of summer continue! This week Mike continues his torture of Matt with our second of three kids films this summer, Minions & Monsters starring Pierre Coffin, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, and Jeff Bridges. Bonus topics include Shrek 5 is coming, Team USA loses, and bored kids.  

Well next week guess what, we review yet another kids film! Yep it’s almost over folks, hang in there. We hit the theaters to check out the live action remake of Moana starring Catherine Laga’aia, Dwayne Johnson, John Tui, and Frankie Adams.

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.

Minions & Monsters

Director: Pierre Coffin

Writers: Pierre Coffin and Brian Lynch

Stars: Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, and Jeff Bridges

Release Date: July 1, 2026

Storyline from IMDB

Follows the Minions in 1920s Hollywood as they search for frightening creatures for their monster movie, partner with a green creature, and must save the planet after unleashing monsters.

Watch Minions & Monsters trailer below.

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Episode #479: Toy Story 5

By on Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Say kids, what time is it? No it’s not Howdy Doody time it’s Reel Film Nerds time! For this pod Mike, Ma, and Matt discuss the new Disney Pixar film Toy Story 5 starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack. Not living toys topics include lizard hunting, Empire Strikes Back, and make money money make money!

For our next watch we hit up the second newly rebooted James Gunn DC Universe film Supergirl starring Milly Alcock, David Corenswet, Eve Ridley, and Jason Momoa.

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.

Toy Story 5 Toy Story 5 Movie Poster

Director: McKenna Harris and Andrew Stanton

Writers: Andrew Stanton and McKenna Harris

Stars: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack and Conan O’Brien

Release Date: June 19, 2026

Storyline from IMDB

Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they’re introduced to electronics, a new threat to playtime.

Watch the Toy Story 5 trailer below.

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Episode #468: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

By on Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Happy day after National Beer Day!!! For our 468th show Ma, Mike, and Matt chat about the movie video game sequel The Super Mario Galaxy Movie starring Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, and Anya Taylor-Joy. Not nostalgic video game movie topics include get out the hold Hoover, TV size does matter, and space.

For our next show there is just not a whole lot coming to the theaters so Mike picked a streaming action flick to check out, the Netflix Original War Machine starring Alan Ritchson, Esai Morales, and Dennis Quaid.

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 and we will be back next week with another incredible episode of the Reel Film Nerds podcast.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Poster

Directors: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc, and Fabien Polack

Writer: Matthew Fogel

Stars: Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black

Release Date: April 1, 2026

Storyline from IMDB

Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom.

Watch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer below.

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Episode #451: Zootopia 2

By on Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Happy December nerderinos! Can you believe it, 2025 is almost done? Before it ends we have movies to review! This week Ma, Matt, and Mike discuss the new Disney animated sequel Zootopia 2 starring Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, and Andy Samberg. Off topics include a new giveaway, Thanksgiving, and shop local.

Next week we will return with another review and even another sequel, Five Nights and Freddy’s 2 starring Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, and Matthew Lillard. Thanks for listening and we will be back next week with another amazing 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.

Zootopia 2 Zootopia 2 Movie Poster

Directors: Jared Bush and Byron Howard

Writer: Jared Bush

Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, and Andy Samberg

Release Date: November 26, 2025

Storyline from IMDB

Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers.

Watch the Zootopia 2 trailer below.

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Episode #401: Moana 2 with Ma Hinshaw

By on Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Welcome to December everyone! This week we have a fun one for ya. Mike and Ma Hinshaw chat about Moana 2 while Matt sits back and moderates the madness. Tell us what you think about this new format and if we should keep doing a three person pod or return to two separate pods. Off topics include family, Indian films, and Thanksgiving dinner.

For our review next week we hit the streaming services to watch the dark comedy Dear Santa starring Jack Black and Robert Timothy Smith. 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.

Moana 2 Moana 2 Movie Poster

Directors: David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller

Writers: Jared Bush, Dana Ledoux Miller, Bek Smith, and Bryson Chun

Stars: Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Hualalai Chung, and Rose Matafeo

Release Date: November 27, 2024

Storyline from IMDB

After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.

Watch the Moana 2 trailer below.

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