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Episode #481: Minions & Monsters

By Matt on Wednesday, July 8, 2026

The dog days of summer continue! This week Mike continues his torture of Matt with our second of three kids films this summer, Minions & Monsters starring Pierre Coffin, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, and Jeff Bridges. Bonus topics include Shrek 5 is coming, Team USA loses, and bored kids.

Well next week guess what, we review yet another kids film! Yep it’s almost over folks, hang in there. We hit the theaters to check out the live action remake of Moana starring Catherine Laga’aia, Dwayne Johnson, John Tui, and Frankie Adams.

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.

Minions & Monsters

Director: Pierre Coffin

Writers: Pierre Coffin and Brian Lynch

Stars: Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney, and Jeff Bridges

Release Date: July 1, 2026

Storyline from IMDB

Follows the Minions in 1920s Hollywood as they search for frightening creatures for their monster movie, partner with a green creature, and must save the planet after unleashing monsters.

Watch Minions & Monsters trailer below.

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Episode #477: Scary Movie (2026)

By Matt on Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Welcome film buffs to another incredible amazing stupendous episode of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast! In this week’s pod we chat about the latest raunchy comedy horror film Scary Movie starring Anna Faris, Jon Abrahams, Regina Hall, and Marlon Wayans. Topics better than this film include National Best Friends Day, we need more comedies, and a text from Superfan Eric.

It’s here! Steven Spielberg’s first film since 2022! Mike, Matt, and Ma are going to hit the theaters to check it out and report back to you next week. Disclosure Day stars Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, and Colin Firth.

Scary Movie (2026)

Director: Michael Tiddes

Writers: Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Buddy Johnson, Phil Beauman, Jason Friedberg, Aaron Seltzer, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Craig Wayans, and Rick Alvarez

Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall

Release Date: June 5, 2026

Storyline from IMDB

Two friends find themselves caught up in mayhem involving killers, monsters and supernatural creatures once again.

Watch the Scary Movie (2026) trailer below.

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Episode #468: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

By Matt on Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Happy day after National Beer Day!!! For our 468th show Ma, Mike, and Matt chat about the movie video game sequel The Super Mario Galaxy Movie starring Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, and Anya Taylor-Joy. Not nostalgic video game movie topics include get out the hold Hoover, TV size does matter, and space.

For our next show there is just not a whole lot coming to the theaters so Mike picked a streaming action flick to check out, the Netflix Original War Machine starring Alan Ritchson, Esai Morales, and Dennis Quaid.

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.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Directors: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc, and Fabien Polack

Writer: Matthew Fogel

Stars: Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black

Release Date: April 1, 2026

Storyline from IMDB

Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom.

Watch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 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!

Happy Gilmore 2

Director: Kyle Newacheck

Writers: Tim Herlihy and Adam Sandler

Stars: Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, and Benny Safdie

Release Date: July 25, 2025

Storyline from IMDB

Revisit Happy Gilmore’s golf career after his win in the Tour Championship.

Watch the Happy Gilmore 2 trailer below.

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Episode #435: The Naked Gun (2025)

By Matt on Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Welcome to August, the hottest month of the year especially in AZ. This week Ma, Mike, and Matt finally let loose with their chat about the remake of The Naked Gun (2025) starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson. Not naked or gun topics include zucchini recipes, scat singing, and the first of many awesome giveaways!

Next week there is not a lot hitting the theaters so we hit the streams and check out a sequel 29 years in the making, Happy Gilmore 2 starring Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, and Christopher McDonald. Thanks for tuning in! We will be back next week with another episode of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast!