Best Jake Thatcher Podcasts (2025)

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Our Final Episode 1:54:30

8d ago1:54:30

1:54:30

It's bittersweet, but we are saying goodbye this week and ending the same way we started: breaking down our predictions for this year's Oscars Ceremony. Stick around after for a celebration of all things ReelBlend while we reminisce about many of our most cherished memories on and off the show. Thank you to everyone who has hung out with us for any…

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Hunter Schafer (we stand with you girl) + Euphoria season 3 drama. 1:14:56

12d ago1:14:56

1:14:56

⭐️ TALK NASTY TO ME TOUR TIX: https://www.nicolerafiee.com/ ⭐️ Jake and Nicole are running the Companion campaign, discuss taking a w33d pill for the first time, as well as Hunter Schafer deserving BETTER! Join Club Nasty! / talknastytome ☞business email: [email protected] Where to listen: https://open.spotify.com/show/57bGQm6... Follow Nicol…

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'The Monkey' Review | Stephen King Adaptation Starring Theo James, Tatiana Maslany & Elijah Wood 1:03:15

15d ago1:03:15

1:03:15

We’re reviewing “The Monkey,” the new Stephen King adaptation from director Osgood Perkins, and answering your questions in the return of the Mailbag! ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium. ReelBlend on YouTube Be sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBle…

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Talking 'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man' With Showrunner Jeff Trammell 1:09:40

22d ago1:09:40

1:09:40

On this week’s show, Sean is joined by Jeff Trammell, the Showrunner and Head Writer of the new Disney+ animated series “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.” Jeff dives right in, discussing his approach to creating a “familiar but different" Spider-Man, already beginning work on Season 3, Colman Domingo as Norman Osborn and more. Stick around af…

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Meeting Trisha Paytas storytime. (Not clickbait lol) 1:01:34

25d ago1:01:34

1:01:34

⭐️ TALK NASTY TO ME TOUR TIX: https://www.nicolerafiee.com/ ⭐️ Jake goes blonde again, Nicole hangs out with Trisha Paytas, and they both are A. Join Club Nasty! https://www.patreon.com/talknastytome ☞business email: [email protected] Where to listen: https://open.spotify.com/show/57bGQm6... Follow Nicole: @nicolerafiee Follow Jake: @jakethat…

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Predicting The Highest-Rated Movies Of The Year | 2025 Fantasy Draft 1:01:16

29d ago1:01:16

1:01:16

The time has come for ReelBlend’s annual movie “Fantasy Draft” where we try to outdo each other predicting the highest-rated movies (according to Rotten Tomatoes) set for the 2025 release schedule. Timothée Chalamet may return for another awards race with director Josh Sadie’s “Marty Supreme,” James Gunn is making his DCU debut with “Superman,” Bon…

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Nicole got kicked out of her first NYC apartment. 1:02:31

1M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

⭐️ TALK NASTY TO ME TOUR TIX: https://www.nicolerafiee.com/ ⭐️ Nicole and Jake went to Vegas, Nicole was haunted, and Jake harasses Nicole with questions and tickling. Join Club Nasty! https://www.patreon.com/talknastytome ☞business email: [email protected] Where to listen: https://open.spotify.com/show/57bGQm6... Follow Nicole: @nicolerafiee…

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Filming 'Bizarre Scenes' With Jack Quaid, Sophie Thatcher & Drew Hancock | 'Companion' Interview 25:25

1M ago25:25

25:25

Jack Quaid, Sophie Thatcher and director Drew Hancock join the show to discuss the making of their new film Companion. Jack Quaid talks about filming some truly bizarre scenes from The Boys to Scream to Companion. We chat about trailers, working with Christopher Nolan on Oppenheimer, Sophie Thatcher seeing Iris' theme in the movie and more. We'll b…

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The Best 'Best Picture' Winner Of The Century (So Far) 1:01:09

1M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

With the Academy revealing this year’s Oscar nominees, we decided to look back at the Best Picture Winners from the past 25 years and debate which is the best of the best. From Ridley Scott’s "Gladiator" to Christopher Nolan’s "Oppenheimer," the first quarter of this century has plenty of heavy hitters to consider so join us as we take on our lates…

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Talking 'September 5' With Director Tim Fehlbaum 1:15:24

2M ago1:15:24

1:15:24

Today, we welcome the director of one of our favorite films of the year, “September 5.” Tim Fehlbaum walks us through his process on set, recreating the reality of the film’s true story, the brilliance of Steven Spielberg and more. After our interview, we review Leigh Whannell’s latest monster flick, “Wolf Man” and play an IMDB game! ReelBlend Prem…

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David Dobrik can't six-pack his way out of jail. 1:03:04

2M ago1:03:04

1:03:04

⭐️ TALK NASTY TO ME TOUR TIX: https://www.nicolerafiee.com/ ⭐️ Nicole may or may not be moving, Jake is annoyed with Ethel Cain fans, and David Dobrik, you're next. Join Club Nasty! / talknastytome ☞business email: [email protected] Follow Nicole: @nicolerafiee Follow Jake: @jakethatcher_ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pr…

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Top 5 Anticipated Movies Of 2025 1:03:40

2M ago1:03:40

1:03:40

We are back! 2025 is here, and the ReelBlend boys are back together for their first episode of the year. Today, we look ahead to the 2025 movie schedule and pick our the top 5 films we are most excited to see and why. Also, this week, we play our annual game of This or That: Top 10s Edition where we look back at our previous Top 10s and pit them ag…

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Everyone was wrong about Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni. 56:47

2M ago56:47

56:47

Nicole and Jake watch Nosferatu, Nicole gets harassed by Hasan Piker again, Jake gives his Alyx Weiss lore history lesson, and they discuss the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni situation. 0:00 Intro 0:29 catching up 8:13 normal people/straight people 11:45 who keeps sending Hasan piker clips? 20:45 sponchbob/nosferatu 31:45 Alyx Weiss Lore 40:05 bla…

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'Babygirl' Interview | Director Halina Reijn Talks Nicole Kidman, A24, Film Score & More 32:35

2M ago32:35

32:35

Filmmaker Halina Reijn returns! The writer-director joins us to discuss the making of her new film "Babygirl" starring Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, and Antonio Banderas. She shares how her original A24 hit "Bodies Bodies Bodies" opened doors for her as a filmmaker in America, how Nicole Kidman played an integral role in securing music rights fo…

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Willem Dafoe & Bill Skarsgård Talk Robert Eggers, Dracula | 'Nosferatu' Interview 34:15

3M ago34:15

34:15

Willem Dafoe and Bill Skarsgård join us for an exclusive interview about the making of their film "Nosferatu," directed by Robert Eggers. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium. ReelBlend on YouTube Be sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBlendPodcast) for…

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Top 10 Movies Of 2024 1:26:50

3M ago1:26:50

1:26:50

2024 is coming to a close, which means it’s time for us to look back at another incredible year of movies and rank our 10 favorites. From Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” to Coralie Fargeat’s “The Substance” and Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist,” it has been a banner year. In today’s episode, each host will reveal their personal top 10 favorite fil…

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Trisha Paytas & Luigi Mangione are connected. 1:03:57

3M ago1:03:57

1:03:57

⭐️ TALK NASTY TO ME TOUR TIX: https://www.nicolerafiee.com/ ⭐️ Join Club Nasty! https://www.patreon.com/talknastytome Nicole & Jake record for the first time in the new apartment, do not address their new faces, talk about Trishmas, and how Trisha somehow is correlated to Luigi Mangione. ☞business email: [email protected] Where to listen: htt…

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'Kraven The Hunter' Interview | Director J.C. Chandor Talks Making An R-Rated Origin Story 1:17:21

3M ago1:17:21

1:17:21

Sony's "Kraven The Hunter" is finally hitting theaters this weekend, and director J.C. Chandor joins us to discuss creating an R-rated superhero origin story, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and his passion for the source material. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium. ReelBlend on You…

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Jude Law & Nicholas Hoult Interview | 'The Order,' 'Superman,' 'Road To Perdition' & More 1:19:14

3M ago1:19:14

1:19:14

Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult joined the show to discuss the making of their new film "The Order," which is now playing in select theaters. Jude Law shares his tried and true plan for shaking off a character after production, the two gush about each other's filmography and Nicholas Hoult keeps his lips sealed on what to expect from his turn as Lex Lu…

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Director Jon M. Chu Talks 'Wicked' Sequel, Surprise Cameos & More 35:50

3M ago35:50

35:50

Director Jon M. Chu joins us to discuss his hit musical "Wicked," starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. He chats about editing "Wicked: Part Two," the incredible attention to detail in Cynthia Erivo's iconic hat, putting together Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth's surprise cameos, getting feedback from Steven Spielberg, and more. You can see …

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The Farrelly Brothers Talk 'Dumb And Dumber,' 'There's Something About Mary,' 'Dear Santa' 33:44

3M ago33:44

33:44

The filmmaking duo Peter and Bobby Farrelly are here to discuss the making of their new film Dear Santa starring Jack Black! The comedy legends share stories from the making of their iconic films such as "Dumb and Dumber" and "There's Something About Mary." Peter Farrelly tells us why his Best Picture-winning film Green Book was the easiest film he…

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Giovanni Ribisi Talks 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'Strange Darling' & Working As A Cinematographer 33:11

3M ago33:11

33:11

We are honored to welcome actor Giovanni Ribisi to the show, and he's joining us to discuss his incredible cinematography in "Strange Darling." If you've been listening to the show this year, you know how much we loved '"Strange Darling," one of our favorite movies of the year. This conversation does get into spoilers for "Strange Darling," so be w…

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John David Washington Talks Christopher Nolan, Making 'The Piano Lesson' With His Brother & More 1:21:04

4M ago1:21:04

1:21:04

John David Washington returns to geek out about his favorite films, discuss his journey going from the NFL to Hollywood, and share stories from the making of Tenet and his new film "The Piano Lesson," directed by Malcolm Washington. After our interview, stick around for our thoughts on "The Piano Lesson," and our reviews of this week's huge theatri…

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Bringing The 'Dune' Movie Universe To TV | 'Dune: Prophecy' Showrunner Interview 35:26

4M ago35:26

35:26

We are so excited to welcome Alison Schapker, showrunner of HBO's new series "Dune: Prophecy," to the show to discuss bringing the 'Dune' to TV. We chat about some of the season's central mysteries that are beginning to unfold following the premiere episode, capturing the same visual styling of Denis Villeneuve's cinematic universe, putting their o…

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Fighting Julian Casablancas in IG comments. 1:06:14

4M ago1:06:14

1:06:14

⭐️ TALK NASTY TO ME TOUR TIX: https://www.nicolerafiee.com/ ⭐️ Join Club Nasty! https://www.patreon.com/talknastytome Today Nicole's OCD is healed, Jake gets a colonic with a celebrity tiktoker, Julian Casablancas and Nicole beef it out in IG comments, Jake hates Vinnie Hacker, and Nicole gets touched by the jester. ☞business email: nicole@whalarta…

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Robert Zemeckis Talks Tom Hanks And Robin Wright In 'Here' 1:13:02

4M ago1:13:02

1:13:02

30 years after “Forest Gump,” Tom Hanks and Robin Wright reunite with filmmaker Robert Zemeckis for “Here.” Last week, we were joined by Tom Hanks to discuss the making of “Here,” and his broader career. This week, director Robert Zemeckis takes a turn on ReelBlend to discuss the same. From the themes of “Here” connecting as far back in his career …

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Getting our tarot cards read (death.) 1:14:02

4M ago1:14:02

1:14:02

⭐️ TALK NASTY TO ME TOUR TIX: https://www.nicolerafiee.com/ ⭐️ Join Club Nasty! https://www.patreon.com/talknastytome Today Jake walks out, Julian Cassablancas goes blonde, and we become very aware of OCD. ☞business email: [email protected] Where to listen: https://open.spotify.com/show/57bGQm6... Follow Nicole: @nicolerafiee Follow Jake: @ja…

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Tom Hanks Talks 'Forrest Gump' Sequel, 'Apollo 13,' 'Here' & More 1:10:49

4M ago1:10:49

1:10:49

Tom Hanks returns to the show! Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, and Robert Zemeckis are back together for their new film "Here." He walks us through some of the iconic scores his films have been part of including "Apollo 13's" launch sequence bringing him to tears. He shares the story behind a "Forrest Gump" sequel that never happened and even having doubt…

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Talking Ralph Fiennes In 'Conclave' With Director Edward Berger 1:20:05

4M ago1:20:05

1:20:05

Oscar-winning director Edward Berger joins ReelBlend to discuss the making of his new film "Conclave," starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, and Isabella Rossellini. He shares his creative process with core collaborators like his editor, composer, and costume designer, whether or not the Vatican allowed them to shoot on the premises, Francis Ford …

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Talking About Gabbie Hanna & Jake Storms Out 1:00:21

5M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

Pique’s Sungoddess Matcha is THE BEST matcha for performance and energy! Get up to 15% off plus free shipping for life when you shop my link https://piquelife.com/nicolerafiee (https://piquelife.com/nicolerafiee)! Today, Jake walks out... 0:00 Jake Storms Off 6:52 explaining the costume & SNL 19:52 pop culture catch up 27:53 Julian Casablancas is b…

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Andrew Garfield Talks Spider-Man, Florence Pugh & 'We Live In Time' With Director John Crowley 1:13:28

5M ago1:13:28

1:13:28

Andrew Garfield and director John Crowley join the show to discuss the making of their new film "We Live In Time," in which Andrew stars alongside Florence Pugh. They get into their collaborative process, how their own films have affected their real lives, creating space on set for strong performances and more. We couldn't have a Spider-Man on the …

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Robert Englund & Heather Langenkamp Talk 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' 40th Anniversary 24:18

5M ago24:18

24:18

Freddy Krueger and Nancy Thompson themselves, Robert Englund and Heather Langenkamp, join the show to discuss A Nightmare On Elm Street 40 years later. We discuss the amazing work of Wes Craven and how he was as a collaborator, Englund’s ultimate Freddy theory, Nightmare sequels, Drew Barrymore in Scream and more. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi…

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'All In The First Take': Behind The Scenes of 'Joker: Folie À Deux' With Cinematographer 1:19:58

5M ago1:19:58

1:19:58

This week, ReelBlend is joined by Oscar-nominated cinematographer Lawrence Sher to discuss his incredible work on "Joker: Folie à Deux," starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. He shares the story of the viral shot from the trailer that they ended up getting on the first try, we go behind the scenes of moments in films from across his career, discu…

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How Documentary Filmmakers Balance Empathy And Story | 'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story' 25:16

5M ago25:16

25:16

Filmmakers Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedguin join ReelBlend to discuss the making of their new documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium. ReelBlend on YouTube Be sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBlendPodc…

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Calling out Hasan Piker AGAIN & getting hit by a bus. (not clickbait) 1:02:23

5M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

⭐️ TALK NASTY TO ME TOUR TIX: https://www.nicolerafiee.com/ ⭐️ Join Club Nasty! https://www.patreon.com/talknastytome Nicole and Jake are going on TOURRRRRRR, Nicole's car got totaled by a bus, Jake got Chappell Roan to cancel her concert, and we have Hasan Piker beef again. ☞business email: [email protected] Where to listen: https://open.spo…

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Francis Ford Coppola Interview | 'The Godfather,' 'Apocalypse Now,' 'Megalopolis,' And More 1:21:45

5M ago1:21:45

1:21:45

We are honored to welcome Francis Ford Coppola on the show to discuss his work, from “The Godfather” to his new film “Megalopolis,” starring Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito and Nathalie Emmanuel. The legend shared a few incredible stories from his early masterpieces including a minor change to “The Godfather Part II” that saved it for audiences, “A…

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Kevin Smith Interview | Stan Lee Cameo, Ben Affleck, 'The 4:30 Movie' & More 35:59

5M ago35:59

35:59

Kevin Smith returns to ReelBlend to discuss the making of "The 4:30 Movie." ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium. ReelBlend on YouTube Be sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBlendPodcast) for full episodes of the show in video form. Follow The Show Ree…

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The Beginning Of 'Saturday Night Live' With 'Saturday Night' | Jason Reitman Interview 1:20:15

5M ago1:20:15

1:20:15

Jason Reitman returns to discuss the making of “Saturday Night,” his new film spanning the 90 minutes leading up to Lorne Michaels' first episode of “Saturday Night Live.” The film is at the front of the pack for this year's best ensemble featuring Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith and many more taking on the parts of Lorne Michae…

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Finally addressing the Clairo concert drama in NYC. 1:10:58

6M ago1:10:58

1:10:58

Nicole and Jake Billie Eilish lookalikes, Clairo shade, faking OCD, and Moo Deng. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Nicole Rafiee, Jake Thatcher

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How Chris Hemsworth 'Evolved' Optimus Prime's Iconic Voice | 'Transformers: One' Director Interview 1:09:15

6M ago1:09:15

1:09:15

"Transformers: One" (starring Chris Hemsworth, Bryan Tyree Henry, and Scarlett Johansson) is hitting theaters this weekend, and fans of the franchise, old and new, are really in for a treat. Director Josh Cooley sat down with Sean to discuss his creative process, finding the voice of Optimus Prime with Chris Hemsworth, building the iconic "transfor…

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Bonus Episode 1 - Rooftop confessions! Yellowjackets, stalkers, and sweaty nonsense (Preview) 15:30

6M ago15:30

15:30

We wanted to share a preview of our first Club Nasty bonus episode! For our first Club Nasty bonus episode, we got real nasty and recorded on a random Brooklyn roof and chatting about Yellowjackets fans, stalkers, and Nicole’s absolute hatred of the heat. To listen to the full episode PLUS access all the other fun content and perks, join Club Nasty…

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James McAvoy On Horror Movies Getting More Respect 1:07:32

6M ago1:07:32

1:07:32

James McAvoy and director James Watkins sit down with us this week to discuss the making of their new thriller “Speak No Evil.” McAvoy shares the one thing from Stephen King’s IT that he wanted to include in the movie, but was politely declined. Watkins and McAvoy detail the process of working with child actors on a horror movie, why horror movies …

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New Frenemies drama in 2024. 1:01:12

6M ago1:01:12

1:01:12

Join Club Nasty! https://www.patreon.com/talknastytome ☞business email: [email protected] Where to listen: https://open.spotify.com/show/57bGQm6... Follow Nicole: @nicolerafiee Follow Jake: @jakethatcher_ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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'Rebel Ridge' Is A Must-Watch | Director Jeremy Saulnier Interview 1:04:39

6M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Filmmaker Jeremy Saulnier joins the show to discuss the making of his new Netflix film “Rebel Ridge,” starring Aaron Pierre, AnnaSophia Robb and Don Johnson. After the interview, Sean gives his thoughts on “Rebel Ridge,” Jake reviews Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” and we play a “Beetlejuice” edition of the IMDb game. What are you seeing thi…

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Christopher Nolan Movies Tier List 1:16:48

6M ago1:16:48

1:16:48

It's finally time for us to put together our movie ranking for the filmography of none other than Christopher Nolan. From Following, through his Batman trilogy, and to Oppenheimer, we run down every Christopher Nolan film as we work towards crowning the filmmaker's masterpiece. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-…

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You are not a Chappell Roan fan, you're a freak! 1:04:30

6M ago1:04:30

1:04:30

Nicole and Jake discuss may december relationships, hitting 1 million subscribers, and Chappell Roan's parasocial relationship with fans. ☞business email: [email protected] Where to listen: https://open.spotify.com/show/57bGQm6... Follow Nicole: @nicolerafiee Follow Jake: @jakethatcher_ 0:00 Intro 0:25 young men with old gfs 5:00 “I’ll put it…

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Bill Skarsgård Went All In On ‘The Crow’ | Rupert Sanders Interview 33:59

7M ago33:59

33:59

Director Rupert Sanders joins ReelBlend to discuss his new remake of The Crow, starring Bill Skarsgård and FKA twigs. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium. ReelBlend on YouTube Be sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBlendPodcast) for full episodes of t…

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Fede Álvarez 'Alien: Romulus' Interview | Ridley Scott's Notes, Recreating 1980s Horror & More 1:11:45

7M ago1:11:45

1:11:45

“Alien: Romulus” is finally arriving in theaters this weekend, and folks, it’s a must-see. Filmmaker Fede Álvarez returns to the show to chat with us about how he took on the classic action-horror franchise and made it his own while still rooting us in the familiar universe we love. The level of detail he and his team brought to the project is trul…

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Sean Wang Talks The Making Of Dìdi (弟弟) 29:21

7M ago29:21

29:21

Filmmaker Sean Wang joins our own Sean to discuss the making of his new, semi-autobiographical coming-of-age film Dìdi. We cover the making of the movie from the specific music used in its soundtrack, to its Superbad influences, to the influences pulled from his own life. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free e…

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The truth about our experience being in a Mr.Beast video. 1:11:08

7M ago1:11:08

1:11:08

☞business email: [email protected] Where to listen: https://open.spotify.com/show/57bGQm6... Follow Nicole: @nicolerafiee Follow Jake: @jakethatcher_ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Nicole Rafiee, Jake Thatcher

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