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Episode #432: Superman (2025)

By Matt on Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Hey kids it’s finally here, James Gunn’s Superman (2025)! The question is can he save DC with a new universe? Can DC catch up and even surpass the MCU? Matt, Ma, and Mike try to figure it all out. Bonus topics include Windows 10 sucks, Portillos, and baby name cycles.

Next week we check out a little film with a big cast that takes place during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, Eddington. Directed by Ari Aster and starring Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, and Pedro Pascal. Thanks for tuning in! We will be back next week with another episode of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast!

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Superman (2025)

Director: James Gunn

Writers: James Gunn, Jerry Siegel, and Joe Shuster

Stars: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, and Nathan Fillion

Release Date: July 11, 2025

Storyline from IMDB

Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned.

Watch the Superman (2025) trailer below.

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Episode #354: Double Feature – Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and Ferrari

By Matt on Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Happy New Year everyone! Well we missed the pod last week so we are making up for it this week. Our first double feature in over a year! For this huge super long pod Mike, Matt, and Ma chat about Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and Ferrari. There are lots and lots of bonus topics so I won’t bore you with a list.

For next week’s review we hit the ol Netflix to check out David Fincher’s latest film The Killer starring Michael Fassbender and Tilda Swinton. Don’t forget to stay for the end to hear Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episodes #43 and #44. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Director: James Wan

Writers: David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, James Wan, David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, Jason Momoa, Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, Mort Weisinger, and Paul Norris

Stars: Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Nicole Kidman, and Amber Heard

Release Date: December 22, 2023

Storyline from IMDB

Black Manta seeks revenge on Aquaman for his father’s death. Wielding the Black Trident’s power, he becomes a formidable foe. To defend Atlantis, Aquaman forges an alliance with his imprisoned brother. They must protect the kingdom.

Watch the Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom trailer below.

Ferrari

Director: Michael Mann

Writers: Troy Kennedy Martin and Brock Yates

Stars: Adam Driver, Shailene Woodley, Giuseppe Festinese, and Penélope Cruz

Release Date: December 25, 2023

Storyline from IMDB

Set in the summer of 1957, with Enzo Ferrari’s auto empire in crisis, the ex-racer turned entrepreneur pushes himself and his drivers to the edge as they launch into the Mille Miglia, a treacherous 1,000-mile race across Italy.

Watch the Ferrari trailer below.

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Episode #328: The Flash

By Matt on Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Hi boys and girls and welcome to another incredible episode of the Reel Film Nerds podcast! For this week’s review Matt and Mike chat about the highly anticipated DC film The Flash starring Sasha Calle, Ezra Miller, Ben Affleck, and Michael Keaton. Not Batman 89 topics include crying babies, multiverse overkill, and Titans.

For next week’s review the guys head back to the theaters to check out Wes Anderson’s latest creation Asteroid City. Don’t forget to stay for the end to hear Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #18. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

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The Flash

Director: Andy Muschietti

Writers: Christina Hodson and Joby Harold

Stars: Sasha Calle, Ezra Miller, Ben Affleck, and Michael Keaton

Release Date: June 18, 2023

Storyline from IMDB

Barry Allen uses his super speed to change the past, but his attempt to save his family creates a world without super heroes, forcing him to race for his life in order to save the future.

Watch The Flash trailer below.

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Episode #202: Wonder Woman 1984

By Matt on Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Happy New Year everyone! It’s a new year so why not review a new movie? Today Mike and Matt discuss Wonder Woman 1984 starring Gal Gadot and Chris Pine. Bonus topics today include Mike still can’t read, HBO Max is killing movie theaters, and the MCU VS the DCEU.

What a let down. Matt and Mike had high hopes for this movie. They both really enjoyed the 2017 original but it’s 2020 sequel fell very short of even average. The acting is good, the sets looked great, and the action sequences were over the top and incredible. Sadly this film is awful thanks to numerous plot holes and a bad story line to name a few flaws. Mike braved the outside world and watched it in the theater, Matt did not. He watched it on HBO Max and he is glad he did. Mike and Matt both agree this movie is only worth a watch if you can see it for free at home. Mike gives WW1984 2.5 out of 5 Reels, Matt with the rare lower score awards it 2 out of 5 Reels.

Next week it is Matt’s pick. Being a metal-head and fan of Riz Ahmed’s acting, he picked the recently released Amazon Original Sound of Metal currently streaming on Prime Video. Thank you for another year supporting our podcast and we will chat at you next week.

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Wonder Woman 1984

Director: Patty Jenkins

Writers: Patty Jenkins, Geoff Johns, and Dave Callaham

Stars: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, and Pedro Pascal

Release Date: December 25, 2020

Storyline from IMDB

Rewind to the 1980s as Wonder Woman’s next big screen adventure finds her facing two all-new foes: Max Lord and The Cheetah.

Watch the Wonder Woman 1984 trailer below.

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Episode #159: Birds of Prey

By Matt on Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Welcome to our anniversary week! This Friday Reel Film Nerds podcast turns 2 years old, wow! Don’t fret we are doing our annual Poindexter Awards but not until next week. Today we discuss DC’s latest film Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn or as it’s been renamed this week Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey. Bonus topics today include Ewan McGregor, Mudshark, and a whole lot of Oscars talk.

Birds of Prey is an ok film. The story has been done time and time again. It is one of the biggest faults with this movie and you know how much the story means to your two hosts. The color palette, acting especially by Margot Robbie, and cinematography are great. The action really took Matt by surprise. The fight scenes were shot wide allowing the actors to show off their moves. It was very reminiscent of the John Wick series of films. Is this a must see movie in the theaters, nope. Is it worth a watch down the road, sure. It is an entertaining film that does have several redeeming qualities but in the end it was a let down, at least to Mike. Speaking of Mike Talent he awards the film 2 out of 5 Reels. Matt the way too nice guy that he always is, rates this movie a smidge higher. He gives DC’s latest film 3 out of 5 Reels.

Next week the guys plan on getting to the annual RFN Poindexter Awards! If things get really busy (for Mike of course) or there is an early delivery for one of your hosts they might be pushed back a bit. Check your favorite podcatching app next week to find out. Thanks for hanging out with us while we chat too much about movies. Talk to you next week, maybe.

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Birds of Prey

Director: Cathy Yan

Writer: Christina Hodson

Stars: Margot Robbie, Rosie Perez, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, and Ewan McGregor

Release Date: February 7, 2020

Storyline from IMDB

After splitting with the Joker, Harley Quinn joins superheroes Black Canary, Huntress and Renee Montoya to save a young girl from an evil crime lord.

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Episode #432: Superman (2025)

Superman (2025)

Watch the Superman (2025) trailer below.

Episode #354: Double Feature – Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and Ferrari

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Watch the Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom trailer below.

Ferrari

Watch the Ferrari trailer below.

Episode #328: The Flash

The Flash

Watch The Flash trailer below.

Episode #202: Wonder Woman 1984

Wonder Woman 1984

Storyline from IMDB

Watch the Wonder Woman 1984 trailer below.

Episode #159: Birds of Prey

Birds of Prey

Storyline from IMDB

Watch the Birds of Prey trailer below.