The Weekly Reel
The Weekly Reel (TWR Podcast) is your cinematic front-row seat to the world of film. In each episode, we deliver the latest industry news, breakdowns of upcoming weekend releases, and previews of next week’s must-see movies. With a sleek, modern vibe and incisive commentary, TWR keeps you informed and ahead of the curve—ideal for film enthusiasts, industry insiders, and those looking to stay in the loop. Subscribe for your weekly dose of cinema, from behind-the-scenes buzz to box office predictions, all wrapped in a polished, news-focused format.
Episodes
It’s a jam-packed week on The Weekly Reel as Mike and Aaron trade hot-takes on everything tearing up (or flaming out at) the multiplex:
🎬 Movie News & Reviews
- Fantastic Four fizzles—why Marvel’s retro reboot couldn’t out-soar Superman and how even Pedro Pascal couldn’t stretch past a paper-thin script.
- Happy Gilmore 2 swings onto Netflix 30 years later—dumb fun or franchise foul? We break down the record-shattering 47 million...
Movie news roundup:
Jurassic World: Rebirth has grossed $648M worldwide and is increasingly unlikely to reach $1B—even though Dominion, panned at 29% RT, still hit the mark. Rebirth sits at 51% on RT: not a disaster, but just plainly bad. And with Superman stealing audience share, it’s clear Jurassic fatigue has hit the brand hard—making this one feel more like Stillbirth than Rebirth.
Meanwhile, Superman soars wi...
This week’s Weekly Reel is stacked with big box office wins, casting shake-ups, and early reactions from some wild new releases. Here’s what’s making headlines:
Superman Smashes the Box Office
James Gunn’s Superman debuts with a heroic $220M global opening! We break down the numbers, give our spoiler-free review, and talk about how this might fast-track DC’s rebooted Wonder Woman. Plus, we got our first Supergirl ...
The Weekly Reel – Episode 5
July 11th, 2025
This week, The Weekly Reel is packed with franchise fire, critical hits and misses, and a whole lot of movie mayhem. From dinosaurs dominating the box office to James Gunn’s Superman soaring with critics, we break it all down:
Jurassic World: Rebirth
$322M global debut—but is it any good? We saw it, and let’s just say the Rotten Tomatoes score might be too generous…
Dune: Part Thre...
The Weekly Reel – Episode 4
June 20th, 2025
This week on The Weekly Reel, we’re diving into a blockbuster batch of movie news, early buzz, and fresh trailers just in time for your weekend watchlist.
James Gunn Gets Candid
Rolling Stone sits down with the DC Studios chief as he opens up about Superman, the pressure of rebooting the DCEU, and why Robert Pattinson probably won’t be joining his Batman plans.
Jurassic World: Rebi...
This episode kicks off with a heartfelt message about the ongoing ICE raids in Los Angeles, our city, our home, and a call to stand in solidarity with the immigrant community that helps fuel the heartbeat of Hollywood.
Then we dive into a packed week in entertainment:
🎥 Movie News
- Snoop Dogg gets his biopic: Jonathan Davis takes on the role of the West Coast icon in a Craig Brewer directed film.
- KISS meets Nick Jonas: A glam rock ...
The Weekly Reel – Episode 2 (June 6, 2025)
This week, we delve into a galaxy far, far away as Ryan Reynolds pitches an R-rated Star Wars film, aiming to explore deeper emotional narratives rather than just adding adult content. We also discuss the buzz surrounding Alex Garland's ambitious adaptation of Elden Ring, with Kit Connor potentially leading the cast.
In other news, speculation arises about a sequel to Ryan Coogler'...
The reel starts rolling with our very first episode!
We dive into the biggest stories in film this week, including Leonardo DiCaprio dropping out of Damien Chazelle’s Evel Knievel biopic and pivoting to work with Martin Scorsese again. We also cover Tom Cruise’s mission to make movies into his 100s, and the wildly divisive AI-generated creatures from Lucasfilm’s latest Star Wars experiment.
From Cannes, we break down early reactions ...
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