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Episode #483: The Odyssey (2026)

By Matt on Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Are you ready to watch one of the first ever recorded stories in history on the big screen? Great, so are we! This pod Ma, Matt, and Mike discuss Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and Zendaya. Extra topics include Reel Book Nerds?, controversies, and a great giveaway for you!

For the next riveting edition of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast we check out a film in Mike’s favorite genre, REVENGE! Motor City stars Alan Ritchson, Ben Foster, Shailene Woodley, and Ben McKenzie.

You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and Bluesky. We also have an awesome community you can join, click here to check out our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Thanks for stopping by and listening to our podcast, we appreciate each and everyone of you and we will be back next week with another incredible episode of the Reel Film Nerds podcast.

The Odyssey (2026)

Director: Christopher Nolan

Writers: Christopher Nolan and Homer

Stars: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and John Leguizamo

Release Date: July 17, 2026

Storyline from IMDB

After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Calypso along the way.

Watch The Odyssey (2026) trailer below.

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Episode #482: Moana (2026)

By Matt on Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Finally it is at an end, for now. This week Matt, Mike, and Ma review the last kids film for a while, Moana (2026) starring Catherine Laga’aia, Dwayne Johnson, John Tui, and Frankie Adams. Additional topics include Hawaii chickens, pool parties, and another Disney money grab.

Next pod we hit the theaters to check out a film that is already super controversial without anyone even seeing it yet! We will watch Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and Zendaya.

Moana (2026)

Director: Thomas Kail

Writers: Jared Bush, Dana Ledoux Miller, Ron Clements, and John Musker

Stars: Catherine Laga’aia, Dwayne Johnson, John Tui, and Rena Owen

Release Date: July 10, 2026

Storyline from IMDB

Live-action adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film ‘Moana.’

Watch the Moana (2026) trailer below.

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Episode #475: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

By Matt on Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Welcome friends to our latest film chat and review! This week Ma Hinshaw, Mike Talent, and Matt Hinshaw discuss Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu starring Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver. Additional topics include the beach, Bisbee wieners, and your favorite mando.

For our next show we go in the opposite direction of Star Wars by chatting about a historical drama, Pressure starring Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon, and Andrew Scott.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

Director: Jon Favreau

Writers: Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Noah Kloor, and George Lucas

Stars: Pedro Pascal, Lateef Crowder, Sigourney Weaver, and Jeremy Allen White

Release Date: May 22, 2026

Storyline from IMDB

Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure.

Watch the Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer below.

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Episode #461: Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die

By Matt on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Welcome nerderinos to our little show! Today Mike, Ma, and Matt chat about our second AI inspired film of 2026, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die starring Sam Rockwell, Zazie Beetz, and Michael Peña. Not AI take over topics include not 1 but 2 incredible giveaways, worst Valentine’s Day stories, and Sedona jeeping!

Next week the nerds and Ma keep up their theater watching with A24’s latest production How to Make a Killing starring Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley, and Ed Harris.

You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or X. We also have an awesome community you can join, click here to check out our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Thanks for stopping by and listening to our podcast, we appreciate each and everyone of you and we will be back next week with another incredible episode of the Reel Film Nerds podcast.

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die

Director: Gore Verbinski

Writer: Matthew Robinson

Stars: Sam Rockwell, Juno Temple, Haley Lu Richardson, and Michael Peña

Release Date: February 13, 2026

Storyline from IMDB

A “Man From the Future” arrives at a diner in Los Angeles where he must recruit the precise combination of disgruntled patrons to join him on a one-night quest to save the world from the terminal threat of a rogue artificial intelligence.

Watch the Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die trailer below.

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Episode #436: Tributary – Happy Gilmore 2

By Matt on Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Welcome film buffs to another incredible amazing stupendous podcast! This week we chat about Adam Sandler’s latest Netflix exclusive, Happy Gilmore 2 starring literally everyone. Not slapstick golf topics include adult root beer floats, back to school, and another amazing movie giveaway!

Next week we return to the theater to check out Nobody 2 starring Bob Odenkirk, Christopher Lloyd, and Sharon Stone. Thanks for tuning in! We will be back next week with another episode of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast!