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Episode #428: The Life of Chuck

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!

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The Life of Chuck The Life of Chuck Movie Poster

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Writers: and

Stars: , , , and Karen Gillan

Release Date: June 13, 2025

Storyline from IMDB

A life-affirming, genre-bending story based on Stephen King’s novella about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz.

Watch The Life of Chuck trailer below.

Episode #358: Tributary – Leave the World Behind

Welcome one and all to our weekly movie chat! For today’s episode Mike and Matt discuss a Netflix Original with an incredible cast, Leave the World Behind starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, and Ethan Hawke. Extracurricular topics include Poor Things is just flat out weird, technology is coming for you, and eyes suck.

For next week’s pod the boys and Ma Hinshaw head to the theaters to watch the spy thriller Argylle starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, and Sofia Boutella. Don’t forget to stay for the end to hear Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #48. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

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Leave the World Behind Leave the World Behind Movie Poster

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Writers: Rumaan Alam and

Stars: , , , Myha’la, Farrah Mackenzie, and Charlie Evans

Release Date: December 8, 2023

Storyline from IMDB

A family’s getaway to a luxurious rental home takes an ominous turn when a cyberattack knocks out their devices, and two strangers appear at their door.

Watch the Leave the World Behind trailer below.