CinemaChat Podcast w/Rob & Brent…and Reggie

This week on CinemaChat Podcast, we're setting sail with Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey (2026). One of the most ambitious films ever put to screen, Nolan adapts Homer's legendary tale with an all-star cast, jaw-dropping visuals, and a scale that demands to be seen on the biggest screen possible. But does the film live up to years of anticipation, or is it a rare misfire from one of Hollywood's most celebrated directors?

We dive in...

In this episode, Reggie and I give each other a topic, then list off selections for that topic. The other must place those selections in ranking slots without knowing what options follow! Can we trick each other into creating a list that we don't like? Can we navigate the muddy waters to create the perfect lists? Listen to find out.

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This week, we're reviewing The Furious (2026), the latest martial arts action film that aims to deliver brutal fight choreography, relentless pacing, and a classic revenge-driven story. We break down the performances, the action sequences, and whether the film rises above familiar genre conventions or simply repeats them.

Along the way, we discuss the movie's biggest strengths and weaknesses, highlight some standout fight scenes, a...

This week on CinemaChat Podcast, we're diving into The Sheep Detectives (2026), the charming mystery that has surprised audiences with its clever storytelling, heartfelt emotion, and memorable cast of characters. We discuss whether this unlikely premise works, what makes the mystery so engaging, and where the film ranks among this year's family releases.

Topics include: First Impressions, Story & Mystery, Voice Cast, Humor, Emo...

Welcome to Off the Reel, a recurring CinemaChat series where we step away from traditional movie reviews and dive into the conversations every movie fan loves to have.

Each episode features an unscripted discussion covering everything from Hollywood trends and franchise debates to movie trivia, unpopular opinions, "what if" scenarios, rankings, and whatever cinematic rabbit holes we happen to find along the way. There are no review...

On this episode, we review Greenland 2: Migration (2026) and discuss whether the sequel builds on the 2020 original. We talk about the film's shift from a disaster movie to a post-apocalyptic survival thriller, Gerard Butler's return, the expanded world-building, the action sequences, and whether the emotional core that made the first film work is still intact. We also share our thoughts on the SCRIPT as well as da pacing.

As alway...

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there. This is an episode about the worst dads in movies that Reggie and I recorded last week. I tacked on a VERY old Cutting Room Floor where we talked about the best dads SIX years ago.

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WARNING: We do delve into spoilers.

This week we are discussing We Bury the Dead (2024...2026). After a catastrophic military accident devastates Tasmania and leaves the dead mysteriously reanimating, Ava (Daisy Ridley) joins a body retrieval unit in a desperate search for her missing husband. What begins as a post-apocalyptic survival story quickly evolves into a haunting exploration of grief, closure, and the emotional baggage we...

This week on CinemaChat Podcast, we're stepping into the endless maze of Backrooms (2026), the feature film adaptation of the viral internet horror phenomenon. Directed by Kane Parsons, the film follows a therapist searching for a missing man who has become trapped inside a bizarre alternate reality filled with impossible architecture, mysterious entities, and more questions than answers.

We discuss how effectively the film expands...

This week on CinemaChat, we dive into I Love Boosters (2026), the latest wildly original film from Boots Riley. Set in a surreal version of the Bay Area, the film follows Corvette (Keke Palmer) and her crew of fashion-savvy shoplifters as they target a ruthless fashion mogul who profits from stolen ideas and exploited labor. What starts as a stylish heist comedy quickly evolves into a bizarre mix of social satire, science fiction, ...

This week on the podcast, we’re reviewing Obsession (2026), the new horror film from rising filmmaker Curry Barker that’s been generating a ton of buzz online and on the festival circuit. What starts as an awkward romantic wish-fulfillment story quickly spirals into something disturbing, uncomfortable, and completely unhinged.

We talk about the film’s blend of horror and dark comedy, the nightmare-fuel performance...

This week on CinemaChat... we enter the TOURNAMENT once again (for the first time) with our review of Mortal Kombat II! After the mildly disappointing first film, does this sequel level up the action, characters, and fatalities… or does it fall victim to the franchise curse? We break down the fights, the new additions to the roster, the fan service, and whether the movie actually delivers the chaotic fun people want from Mor...

This week, we head into the Australian wilderness for Netflix’s survival thriller Apex (2026)! Charlize Theron stars as a grieving adrenaline junkie trying to reconnect with herself through an extreme solo adventure — only to find herself hunted by a terrifying psychopath played by Taron Egerton. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur (Everest, Beast), the film blends survival horror, psychological thriller, and brutal wildernes...

This week we’re checking out Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (2026), a fast-moving crime comedy that throws time travel, gangsters, and double-crosses into the same chaotic night. With Vince Vaughn pulling double duty and James Marsden in the mix, the movie leans into a wild premise where survival gets a whole lot more complicated once the timeline starts getting messed with.

We talk about the chemistry between Vaughn ...

This week we’re checking out War Machine (2026), a military thriller that takes a hard left turn into full-blown sci-fi chaos on Netflix.

Led by Alan Ritchson, the story blends military with sci-fi spectacle, as the squad is forced to adapt, survive, and figure out how to take down an enemy that’s faster, stronger, and unlike anything they’ve trained for.

We get into whether the genre mashup actually works, how ef...

This week we check out The Drama (2026), a romantic comedy that quickly reveals itself to be something much darker. What starts as a stylish, slightly offbeat look at a couple heading toward their wedding turns into a tense unraveling when a shocking confession changes everything.

The film leans heavily into uncomfortable territory, mixing humor with some pretty heavy themes as the relationship between Emma and Charlie is put under...

This week we’re checking out They Will Kill You (2026), a horror-thriller that leans into paranoia, isolation, and the creeping sense that something isn’t quite right.

We get into whether the slow-burn approach works, how effective the set pieces actually are, and if the story brings anything fresh to a genre packed with similar setups.

So is They Will Kill You the kind of horror that sticks with you after the credits r...

This week we’re diving into Project Hail Mary (2026), the highly anticipated sci-fi adaptation of the book by Andy Weir. Known for blending big scientific ideas with humor and heart, this story follows a lone astronaut who wakes up with no memory...only to realize he may be humanity’s last hope.

We talk about how the adaptation might handle the book’s heavy science elements, whether Ryan Gosling is the right fit f...

This week we’re heading back into Radio Silence's world of deadly family traditions with Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026). The sequel brings us back to the chaos, blending dark comedy with brutal survival horror.

The film leans into sharp humor, creative kills, and that over-the-top rich family energy. However, it's trying to expand the story in a bigger way. Does it recaptures the magic or just repeats the formula with mor...