Reel Talk: The Movie Show
Welcome to REEL TALK: THE MOVIE SHOW. Your host Sam Stokes is joined by a variety of guests talking about the hottest and most interesting new releases at the cinema, on streaming, or physical disc. Draw the curtains, grab the popcorn, dim the lights and join us! A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk
Episodes
June 26, 2025 • 82 mins
On this episode of Reel Talk, Sam Stokes is joined by Colin Jackson-Brown from We Dig Music to talk about Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's sequel 28 Years Later. They discuss the film's Britishness, a brilliant score from Young Fathers, infected anatomy, and more...
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Sam Stokes
Guest
Colin Jackson-Brown
Executive Producer
Tony Black
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June 24, 2025 • 71 mins
On this episode of Reel Talk, it's a special crossover episode, with Bo Nicholson of Academy Watch hosting a fantastic conversation about which of the Cannes 2025 'in competition' films to look out for cinemas and on streaming over the next few months...
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Bo Nicholson
Host
Sam Stokes
Executive Producer
Tony Black
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May 29, 2025 • 77 mins
On this episode of Reel Talk, your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to listen to Sam Stokes and guest Craig McKenzie review Tom Cruise's last(?) outing as Ethan Hunt, in Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. They discuss the movie's exposition and action sequences, as well as the wider mythology and legacy of the series...
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Sam Stokes
Guest
Craig McKenzie
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Tony Bl...
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May 15, 2025 • 78 mins
On this episode of Reel Talk, it's another adventure into the MCU, host Sam Stokes joined this time by Violet Hammond Baz & Gemma Greenland to discuss Thunderbolts*. They analyse the film's central themes around mental health, as well as sharing how much they enjoyed the different characters...
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Sam Stokes
Guests
Violet Hammond
Baz Greenland
Gemma Greenland
Executive Producer
Tony Black
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May 8, 2025 • 62 mins
On this episode of Reel Talk, Sam Stokes is again joined by filmmaker and former host of Reel Talk Nick Chandler, this time to talk about Gareth Evans' new Netflix film Havoc. They discuss Evans' style and influences, the the stand-out performances, the best action set-pieces, and more.
Read the Evans and Hardy Letterboxd interview here
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Nick Chandler
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May 1, 2025 • 97 mins
On this episode of Reel Talk, Sam Stokes is joined by filmmaker and former host of Reel Talk Nick Chandler to talk about Ryan Coogler's Sinners, which is widely thought to be the film of the year so far. They talk about the story, genre, performances, music, social commentary, and more.
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Host & Editor
Sam Stokes
Guest
Nick Chandler
Executive Producer
Tony Black
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April 18, 2025 • 74 mins
On this episode of Reel Talk, Sam Stokes welcomes Film Stories writer and editor Ryan Lambie to speak about the new film co-written and directed by Alex Garland and Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza. They discuss the unique approach to the filmmaking and telling of a war story, the ensemble cast, and the impressive sound design.
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Sam Stokes
Guest
Ryan Lambie
Executive Producer
Tony Black
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April 3, 2025 • 69 mins
On this episode of Reel Talk, Sam Stokes is joined by returning guest Ian Buckley to speak about the Oscar-winning animated magical realist eco-fable Flow. They discuss the film's story, themes, and animal characters....
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Host & Editor
Sam Stokes
Guest
Ian Buckley
Executive Producer
Tony Black
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March 20, 2025 • 67 mins
On this episode of Reel Talk, Ian Buckley joins Sam Stokes to talk about Mickey 17, the latest film from Oscar-winner Bong Joon Ho. They delve into the film's many themes and ethical implications, as well as discussing which people's work on the film stood out...
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Host & Editor
Sam Stokes
Guest
Ian Buckley
Executive Producer
Tony Black
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February 27, 2025 • 93 mins
On this episode of Reel Talk, returning guest and Team Cap superfan Violet Hammond joins Sam Stokes to speak about Captain America: Brave New World, the latest MCU movie and the first Captain America film with Antony Mackie's Sam Wilson as the titular character. They discuss the story, the performances, and who really is Steve...
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Sam Stokes
Guest
Violet Hammond
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Tony Black
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February 13, 2025 • 107 mins
On this episode of Reel Talk, Film Stories resident Oscars expert Bo Nicholson returns to speak with host Sam Stokes about The Brutalist, Brady Corbet's recipient of 10 Oscar nominations and one of the frontrunners for Best Picture. They delve into the film's story, themes, performances, and much more...
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Host & Editor
Sam Stokes
Guest
Bo Nicholson
Executive Producer
Tony Black
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February 1, 2025 • 131 mins
On this episode of Reel Talk, Sam Stokes is joined by returning favourites Craig McKenzie and Bo Nicholson. They give their overall thoughts on film in 2024, share their favourite people and films, and make some Oscars predictions.
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Host & Editor
Sam Stokes
Guests
Craig McKenzie
Bo Nicholson
Executive Producer
Tony Black
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January 9, 2025 • 76 mins
On this episode of Reel Talk, Sam Stokes is joined by returning guests Ashley Thomas and Baz Greenland to discuss Robert Eggers' Nosferatu. They delve into the adaptation choices, performances, cinematography and more, as well as each giving their top 3 Reel Winners.
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Host & Editor
Sam Stokes
Guests
Ashley Thomas
Baz Greenland
Executive Producer
Tony Black
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December 28, 2024 • 65 mins
On this episode of Reel Talk, crossing over with the One Rules Them All podcast, Sam is joined by Baz Greenland to review a brand new Middle Earth movie, The War of the Rohirrim. They discuss how the writers adapted a small number of lines in the Lord of the Rings' appendices, which characters were the most enjoyable, and how well the animation style worked.
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Baz Greenland
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December 12, 2024 • 113 mins
On this episode of Reel Talk, your host Sam Stokes is joined by Violet Hammond and Frame to Frame's Andy Williams to speak about stage musical adaptation Wicked.
Part 2 spoilers: (01:20:56:04) - (01:30:31:07)
Willemijn Verkaik - Defying Gravity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGOoSXeny7I
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Host & Editor
Sam Stokes
Guests
Violet Hammond
Andy Williams
Executive Producer
Tony Black
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November 28, 2024 • 72 mins
On this episode of Reel Talk, your host Sam Stokes talks to Ian Buckley from Illumination Above All and We Are Starfleet to discuss Ridley Scott sequel Gladiator II.
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Host & Editor
Sam Stokes
Guest
Ian Buckley
Executive Producer
Tony Black
Follow Sam Stokes on Letterboxd here, and listen to his podcasts Den of Ten (follow on Twitter @denoftenpod) and One Rules Them All (@onerulesthemall).
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November 14, 2024 • 96 mins
On this episode of Reel Talk, your host Sam Stokes is joined by Bo Nicholson from Academy Watch and Movieversaries to discuss Palme D'Or winner Anora.
Main reviews of Anora mentioned on and/or consulted for the episode:
https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/film/2024/11/anora-resists-the-cliched-sex-worker-fairy-tale-for-a-real-human-story
https://www.npr.org/2024/10/23/nx-s1-5159909/anora-sean-baker-mikey-madison
https://www.empir...
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October 31, 2024 • 93 mins
On this special Halloween episode of Reel Talk, your host Sam Stokes is joined by Craig McKenzie from Kneel Before Blog and We Are Starfleet to review Smile 2, share their favourite horror films, and have a horror movie quiz.
(3:38) Favourite Horror
(21:54) Smile 2
(1:04:52) Spooktober
(1:10:49) Quiz
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Sam Stokes
Guest
Craig McKenzie
Executive Producer
Tony Black
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October 17, 2024 • 88 mins
On this episode of Reel Talk, your host Sam Stokes is joined by author and journalist Sean Wilson to discuss Todd Phillips' sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux. They discuss the film's performance, whether it's a musical, and why it cost $200m, as well as their opinions on the film.
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Host & Editor
Sam Stokes
Guest
Sean Wilson
Executive Producer
Tony Black
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August 26, 2024 • 50 mins
On this episode of Reel Talk, your host Sam Stokes is joined by Ashley Thomas and Ian Buckley, to discuss the ninth film in the Alien franchise, Alien: Romulus.
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Host & Editor
Sam Stokes
Guests
Ashley Thomas
Ian Buckley
Executive Producer
Tony Black
Follow Sam Stokes on Letterboxd here, and listen to his podcasts Den of Ten and One Rules Them All, follow on Twitter @denoftenpod and @onerulesthemall
Read Ashley's blo...
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