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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!

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The Life of Chuck

Director: Mike Flanagan

Writers: Mike Flanagan and Stephen King

Stars: Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, Benjamin Pajak, 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.

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Episode #418: Tributary – The Electric State

By Matt on Thursday, April 10, 2025

Well things happened this week folks and we are a day late. Mike is working a ton on the road and fell asleep when we were supposed to record. Luckily we still got it! This week we chat about the Netflix Original The Electric State directed by the Russo brothers and starring Chris Pratt, Millie Bobby Brown, and Ke Huy Quan. Off topics include a new incredible giveaway, robot overlords, and getting old.

Next podcast we hit the theaters to check out A24’s latest film Warfare written and directed by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland. This is the first film to tackle one of the bloodiest battles of the Iraq war, the Battle of Ramadi. 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!

The Electric State

Directors: Anthony Russo and Joe Russo

Writers: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely, and Simon Stålenhag

Stars: Chris Pratt, Millie Bobby Brown, Woody Harrelson, and Ke Huy Quan

Release Date: March 14, 2025

Storyline from IMDB

An orphaned teen hits the road with a mysterious robot to find her long-lost brother, teaming up with a smuggler and his wisecracking sidekick.

Watch The Electric State trailer below.

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Episode #414: Mickey 17

By Matt on Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Hey there friends! This week the three amigos finally head back to the theater to catch a brand new film, Mickey 17 starring Robert Pattinson, Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Mark Ruffalo, and Toni Collette. Bonus topics include ranch dressing, Mexican restaurants, and In-N-Out Burger.

For our next podcast we continue hitting the theaters to check out brand new films with the action comedy Novocaine starring Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder, Ray Nicholson, and Jacob Batalon. 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!

Mickey 17

Director: Bong Joon Ho

Writers: Bong Joon Ho and Edward Ashton

Stars: Robert Pattinson, Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Mark Ruffalo, and Toni Collette

Release Date: March 7, 2025

Storyline from IMDB

Mickey 17, known as an “expendable,” goes on a dangerous journey to colonize an ice planet.

Watch the Mickey 17 trailer below.

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Episode #411: Captain America: Brave New World

By Matt on Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Happy Wednesday everyone! I have some bad news right off the bat, no Ma Hinshaw this week. She is off due to having a tooth pulled, YIKES! Don’t fret Mike and Matt have you covered for the first MCU film of 2025, Captain America: Brave New World starring Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, and Danny Ramirez. Time wasting topics include Marvel VS. DC, another incredible giveaway, and the Reebok Shaq Attaq 3.

Next week we continue our Academy Awards Best Picture Nominees catch up with the Netflix Original Emilia Pérez starring Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Selena Gomez. 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!

Captain America: Brave New World

Director: Julius Onah

Writers: Rob Edwards, Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson, Julius Onah, Peter Glanz, Joe Simon, and Jack Kirby

Stars: Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, Danny Ramirez, and Shira Haas

Release Date: February 14, 2025

Storyline from IMDB

Sam Wilson, the new Captain America, finds himself in the middle of an international incident and must discover the motive behind a nefarious global plan.

Watch the Captain America: Brave New World trailer below.

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Episode #409: Companion

By Matt on Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Welcome to February boys and girls! For our first podcast of the month we chat about the dark thriller Companion starring Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, and Harvey Guillén. Additional topics this week include not one but two giveaways, Florida Man, and Ma Hinshaw chats about blow up dolls.

Next week we begin our Academy Awards Best Picture Nominees catch up with Anora starring Mikey Madison, Paul Weissman, Yura Borisov, and Lindsey Normington. 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!