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Episode #453: Tributary – Jay Kelly

By Matt on Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Welcome welcome welcome everyone! This week there was not a lot out in the theaters so we checked out the Netflix original Jay Kelly starring George Clooney, Adam Sandler, and Laura Dern. Additional depressing topics include bat nipples, harakiri, and childhood trauma.

Next week is a long and big blockbuster. We watch yet another James Cameron giant blockbuster CGI film, Avatar: Fire and Ash starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, and Stephen Lang. Thanks for listening and we will be back next week with another incredible episode of the Reel Film Nerds podcast.

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Jay Kelly

Director: Noah Baumbach

Writers: Noah Baumbach and Emily Mortimer

Stars: George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Stanley Townsend, and Laura Dern

Release Date: December 5, 2025

Storyline from IMDB

Famous movie actor Jay Kelly embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting his past and present with his devoted manager Ron. Poignant and humor-filled, pitched at the intersection of regrets and glories.

Watch the Jay Kelly trailer below.

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Episode #443: One Battle After Another

By Matt on Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Hola nerderinos! For this week’s review Mike, Ma, and Matt discuss Paul Thomas Anderson’s newest movie One Battle After Another starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, and Regina Hall. Bonus talk includes SiriusXM shout out, spilling, and controversies or coincidences.

Well well well it’s finally here, Mike’s favorite time of the year our 8th Annual Harvest Horror fest! Our first film out the gate is a new one, The Strangers: Chapter 2. Thanks for tuning in. We will be back next week with another episode of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast!

One Battle After Another

Director: Paul Thomas Anderson

Writer: Paul Thomas Anderson and Thomas Pynchon

Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Regina Hall, and Chase Infiniti

Release Date: September 26, 2025

Storyline from IMDB

When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue one of their own’s daughter.

Watch the One Battle After Another trailer below.

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Episode #442: A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

By Matt on Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Bonjour nerderinos! This week Ma, Mike, and a finally on point Matt chat about the fantasy romance A Big Bold Beautiful Journey starring Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie. Not romantic topics include being a second choice, new drinking game, and of course doors!

Next week, our last film before the infamous Harvest Horror Fest is Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film One Battle After Another starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, and Regina Hall. Thanks for tuning in. We will be back next week with another episode of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast!

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

Director: Kogonada

Writer: Seth Reiss

Stars: Colin Farrell, Margot Robbie, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Kevin Kline

Release Date: September 19, 2025

Storyline from IMDB

Two strangers who meet at a mutual friend’s wedding have the chance to relive important moments from their pasts, illuminating the path that led them to the present and gaining the opportunity to change their futures.

Watch the A Big Bold Beautiful Journey trailer below.

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Episode #433: Eddington

By Matt on Wednesday, July 23, 2025

The summer of film continues. For this week’s chat Mike, Matt, and Ma discuss Ari Aster’s 4th film Eddington starring Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, and Pedro Pascal. Expanded topics include Matt’s computer tanks again, server farms, and of course the COVID-19 pandemic.

Next week the team chats about the MCU’s answer to the new DC Superman (2025) film, The Fantastic Four: First Steps starring Pedro Pascal (yep two in a row!), Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn. Thanks for tuning in! We will be back next week with another episode of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast!

Eddington

Director: Ari Aster

Writer: Ari Aster

Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Deirdre O’Connell, and Emma Stone

Release Date: July 18, 2025

Storyline from IMDB

In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.

Watch the Eddington trailer below.

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Episode #428: The Life of Chuck

By Matt on Wednesday, June 18, 2025

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!