The Reel Critics Network
The Reel Critics Network Podcast: With Reggie Ponder and Kathia Woods" "Authentic Analysis. Bold and Black Opinions. Cinematic Conversations." Get ready for movie discussions with The Reel Critics Network Podcast. We're bringing you the best (and sometimes the worst) in film and TV, from a Black perspective. Expect sharp wit, insightful commentary, and unfiltered takes.
Episodes
In this episode Reggie Ponder, The Reel Critic and Kathia Woods discuss three movies: Frankenstein, Hedda and One Battle After Another.
Reggie and Kathia
What's On My Mind: NABJ and The State of Black Media
Movies: The Bad Guys 2 and The Naked Gun
Rant and Rave: Box Office and Audience behavior in the movie theater
Reggie and Kathia Discuss The Old Guard 2 and I Know What You Did Last Summer
Kathia Woods (@Kathia_Woods) shares her firsthand experience covering Essence Fest 2025, from the vibrant atmosphere to the candid conversations about its relevance in today's landscape. She and Reggie Ponder (@TheReelCritic) dive deep into the festival's evolution, the changes attendees observed this year, and some of the key issues that reportedly plagued the iconic event. Plus, Reggie shines a spotlight on the compelli...
Reggie and Kathi dive into James Gunn's highly anticipated Superman (2025) film! Does this fresh take on the Man of Steel successfully elevate the DCU, or does it fall victim to lingering superhero fatigue? We'll discuss David Corenswet's portrayal of Superman, Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane, and the film's overall tone and message. Listen and find out what these critics really think!
This week, Reggie and Kathia recap Kathia's trip to the south of France to attend Cannes, Review Tom Cruise's farewell to Mission: Impossible with the film Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning and take a look at a very successful box office.
In this episode we recap The 97 Academy Awards and compare our predictions with what actually occurred. We talk a bit about Angie Stone and her career, Brazil and Carnival, Food and The Best Philly Cheesesteak and professionalism in Journalism.
Join Reggie Ponder, the Real Critic, and Kathia Woods in another edition of the Real Critics Network podcast as they unwind post-awards season. They share personal stories about family and pet dynamics, and dive deep into the significance of the African American Film Critics Association (AFCA) Awards in recognizing Black voices in the film industry. The discussion shifts to media inequalities, highlighting the struggles of Black me...
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