Marvel Archives - Page 18 of 20

Episode #326: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

By Matt on Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Happy Wednesday friends! For today’s podcast Mike and Matt review the most anticipated film of the summer Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse starring Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry, and Luna Lauren Velez. Bonus topics include TMNT, Phoenix Fan Fusion, and movie sequels.

For next week’s review the guys chat about the 1997 classic, The Fifth Element starring Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, and Gary Oldman. Don’t forget to stay for the end to hear Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #16. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com

You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Why not join our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast. Stay home and stream as many movies as you can!

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Directors: Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson

Writers: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Dave Callaham, and Stan Lee

Stars: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry, and Luna Lauren Velez

Release Date: June 2, 2023

Storyline from IMDB

Miles Morales catapults across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. When the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles must redefine what it means to be a hero.

Watch the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse trailer below.

Episodes

Episode #324: Fast X

By Matt on Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Hi kiddos and welcome to another RFN podcast. For Episode #324 the summer blockbusters keep on coming with Fast X starring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, and Jason Mamoa. Not family or car topics today include, is the MCU dead, AI is taking over, and Fast XXX.

Do you love nonsensical action, bad stories, and characters that never really die? Then Fast X is right up your alley! Just like the previous nine films Fast X is over the top action with a really strange plot and characters that are not needed (looking at you Brie Larson). Basically if you like this series up to this point you will love this film. If you are not a fan of Fast and Furious or insane fantasy action then you might as well skip this one. It can be a ton of fun if you know what you are in for before you sit down in your seat. The best part of Fast X is Jason Mamoa’s villain Dante. You can tell he is just really having a ball playing a psycho killer out for revenge. He is so over the top but it really works well.

Mike and Matt both agree this is not a must see film unless you love the Fast and Furious Franchise. Mike awards Fast X 2 out of 5 Reels. Matt just a smidge higher gives it 2.5 out of 5 Reels.

Next week the guys change it up a bit with a good old fashioned family comedy, About My Father. Don’t forget to stay for the end to hear Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #14. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com

Fast X

Director: Louis Leterrier

Writers: Dan Mazeau, Justin Lin, and Gary Scott Thompson

Stars: Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jason Statham, and Jason Momoa

Release Date: May 19, 2023

Storyline from IMDB

Dom Toretto and his family are targeted by the vengeful son of drug kingpin Hernan Reyes.

Watch the Fast X trailer below.

Episodes

Episode #322: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

By Matt on Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Well the time has come. We all knew this day would be here but I think we were all just in denial. For Episode 322 we chat about James Gunn’s last Marvel Cinematic Universe film, as of now, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 starring Chris Pratt, Chukwudi Iwuji, Bradley Cooper, and Karen Gillian. Not MCU topics today include golf, DCEU, and the Phoenix Suns.

Let’s not beat around the bush, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is an incredible film. It wraps up some of the most loved films of the MCU to date in a nice tight bow. James Gunn you will be missed sir but we will be looking forward to the work you create at DC. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is the complete package. Great acting, fun story, great pacing, lots of humor, honestly there isn’t much missing from this film. Seriously, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is the best MCU film since Spider-Man No Way Home and that’s a bold statement.

Mike, Matt and Ma agree you must see Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 in the theater. It is a great kickoff to the summer blockbuster season. This film is made to be seen on the biggest baddest screen available. Mike and Ma without hesitation give Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 a perfect score of 5 out of 5 Reels and Cookies. Matt on the other hand thinks not everyone can see this film, especially people who are sensitive to animal harm. He awards the film a near perfect score of 4.5 out of 5 Reels.

Next week there isn’t much hitting the theaters thanks to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 so Mike, Matt, and Ma hit the streaming services to check out Ghosted starring Chris Evans and Ana de Armas. Don’t forget to check out Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #12 at the end of this incredible podcast. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Director: James Gunn

Writer: James Gunn

Stars: Chris Pratt, Chukwudi Iwuji, Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, and Chris Pratt

Release Date: May 5, 2023

Storyline from IMDB

Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own – a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful.

Watch the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 trailer below.

Episodes

Episode #319: Renfield

By Matt on Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Here we are again, it’s like Mike and Matt do these things every week. For this week’s pod Matt and Mike, and Ma Hinshaw and Matt, chat about the latest Nicolas Cage and Nicholas Hoult film Renfield. Not Dracula topics include Moviepass is getting better, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and putting kids to work.

Dracula has been a horror icon for generations and Renfield finally gives Nicolas Cage his chance at playing the mythical creature, and he kills it. Renfield is like two films smashed into one. You have the story of Renfield, Dracula’s familiar, and his struggles to confront his narcissistic boss and grow as a person. Then you have the story of a cop trying to live up to her father’s reputation and take down a large crime family while combating cop corruption. They are both great stories but are smashed together to create an odd script for Renfield.

The acting is fantastic and not just from Nic Cage but also Nicholas Hoult, Awkwafina, and Ben Schwartz. The sets are colorful and creative, but the action and gore is where this film really shines. It’s just so much fun and over the top it reminds you of a video game. Matt and Mike both agree Renfield is a blast and worth a watch in the theaters. They both award the film 3 out of 5 Reels.

Next week we check out the new release Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Dar Salim. Don’t forget to check out Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #9 at the end of RFN Episode #319. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com

Renfield

Director: Chris McKay

Writers: Ryan Ridley and Robert Kirkman

Stars: Nicholas Hoult, Nicolas Cage, Awkwafina, and Ben Schwartz

Release Date: April 14, 2023

Storyline from IMDB

Renfield, Dracula’s henchman and inmate at the lunatic asylum for decades, longs for a life away from the Count, his various demands, and all of the bloodshed that comes with them.

Watch the Renfield trailer below.

Episodes

Episode #265: Morbius

By Matt on Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Welcome kiddos to another Reel Film Nerds pod! Today Matt and Mike chat about the latest Sony Marvel movie Morbius starring Jared Leto and Matt Smith. Additional topics include a new movie giveaway, the Sinister Six, and film drones.

Well we have a rare but fun occurrence, Mike and Matt really do not agree on Morbius. Mike thinks it’s an adequate blockbuster style film that was enjoyable but not a must see. Matt on the other hand does not understand why this movie exists. He really did not like it at all and can’t recommend anyone to go see it.

Michael Morbius, played by Jared Leto, is attempting to cure his lifelong crippling disease by experimenting with bat DNA. Things go horribly awry, turning himself into a blood thirsty vampire. There are some redeeming qualities in Morbius, the acting by Leto and co-star Smith is actually very good. The story is the major issue with this film. It’s very lackluster, uninspired, and boring. Mike awards Morbius 3 out of 5 Reels while Matt awards it half that, 1.5 out of 5 Reels.

For next week’s podcast Mike sends us to the theaters two weeks in a row with the latest Bay Bang Ambulance (2022) starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Thanks for listening and reading to the end of our show notes. Chat at you next week!

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com