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Episode #473: Mortal Kombat II

Test your might! For this week’s review we chat about a rebooted movie sequel based on another movie that is based on a video game, got it? Mortal Kombat II starring Karl Urban, Ludi Lin, Jessica McNamee, and Josh Lawson. Off topics include BSOD, Smith’s grocery store, and Fallout.

Next week Mike but mostly Matt let Ma Hinshaw pick the film, she only gets one a year so be nice. We will check out The Sheep Detectives starring Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Regina Hall, and Brett Goldstein.

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Mortal Kombat II Mortal Kombat II Movie Poster

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Release Date: May 8, 2026

Storyline from IMDB

The fan favorite champions — now joined by Johnny Cage himself — are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.

Watch the Mortal Kombat II trailer below.

Episode #427: From the World of John Wick: Ballerina

Welcome one and all! This week we chat about the first John Wick universe film From the World of John Wick: Ballerina starring Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves, and Anjelica Huston. Not assassin topics include Blantons, revenge vs horror, and flamethrowers.

For our next pod we continue our theater going with a little film that is sliding under the radar, The Life of Chuck starring Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, and Benjamin Pajak. Thanks for tuning in! We will be back next week with another episode of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast!

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Release Date: June 6, 2025

Storyline from IMDB

An assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma organization sets out to seek revenge after her father’s death.

Watch the From the World of John Wick: Ballerina 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!

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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.