The Reel Critic: Recent Episodes
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Ana de Armas stars in this action-packed continuation of the ‘John Wick’ franchise. We find her as Eve Macarro, an assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma, as she seeks revenge against her father’s killers. And don’t worry — Keanu Reeves still makes an appearance as the titular suited-up action star. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder says ‘Ballerina’ is “the action film that action fans are looking for.” Be warned: The violence and gore may be gratuitous for some viewers.
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In this new installment of the ‘Karate Kid’ film franchise, kung fu prodigy Li Fong must let go of his past in order to fit in with his new classmates. But when a friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition and merges two skills into one with the help of Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso — played by Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, who reprise their roles from their respective 2010 and 1984 ‘Karate Kid’ films. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder says the film “is about family, fun and fu — kung fu.”
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Tom Cruise returns for signature action stunts in this newest (but maybe not-so-final) installment of the ‘Mission: Impossible’ franchise. He stars once again as Ethan Hunt, agent of the Impossible Mission Force (IMF), racing against time with his team to find the Entity, an artificial intelligence that may destroy mankind. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder says the film had him on the edge of his seat … even though it may be a little long.
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Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively reprise their roles as Stephanie Smothers and Emily Nelson in ‘Another Simple Favor.’ Smothers travels to Italy to be the maid of honor to Nelson — but soon begins to suspect it all may be part of an elaborate revenge plot. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder says the film has drama, laughs and absurdity, but may not be a run-to-the-theater kind of movie.
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Ben Affleck is Christian Wolff — AKA “The Accountant” — back for a lethal sequel. After an acquaintance is murdered, Wolff teams up with his brother Brax (Jon Bernthal) to solve the case. When the two uncover a deadly conspiracy, they become targets of a ruthless killer network. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder says the film has more laughs than its predecessor — which at times clashed with the action plot.
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When twin brothers return home to Mississippi for a fresh start, they uncover something far more evil than what they left behind. Michael B. Jordan stars as both twins, Smoke and Stack in ‘Sinners,’ alongside Miles Caton, Hailee Steinfeld and more. Written and directed by Ryan Coogler, the 2025 horror adventure film has two starkly different halves. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder calls it “a history lesson, a cautionary tale and a nightmare all at once.”
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Rami Malek stars as CIA decoder Charlie Heller, whose world comes to a halt when his wife is killed in a terrorist attack. When his superiors don’t take action, Heller embarks on a dangerous journey to track down those responsible. One problem? He isn’t a trained killer. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder says the film is smart and engaging — with hints of both Jason Bourne and John Wick — though it does have a level of predictability. Other stars include Laurence Fisburne, Jon Bernthal and Rachel Brosnahan.
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Nathan Caine (Jack Quaid) is an introverted assistant manager at a trust credit union with an interesting condition: He can’t feel pain. When his crush-slash-coworker Sherry is kidnapped in a bank robbery, Nathan decides to use his condition to his advantage and will stop at nothing to rescue her. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder says the film is intriguing, suspenseful and (maybe unintentionally) funny, but Nate not being able to feel pain makes it a hard watch at times.
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2024 documentary 'Daughters' follows four young girls as they prepare to reunite with their fathers for a special Daddy Daughter Dance at a fatherhood program in a DC jail. Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder says the film offers authentic and vulnerable insight into the lives of families impacted by incarceration.
'Daughters' is currently available on Netflix, and has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Yearly film series Melanin, Roots, and Culture celebrates Black stories and filmmakers at the Music Box Theatre, wrapping up tonight with “Life Within The Lens” — a short film screening showcasing Chicago creators. Other featured films included ‘The Woman King,’ ‘Here and Now’ and more. Film programmer Tyler Michael Balentine discussed the series with Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder. Find more information at musicboxtheatre.com.
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In this latest Marvel Studios offering, Steve Wilson — previously the Falcon, now the new Captain America — finds himself in the middle of an international incident after meeting with president Thaddeus Ross, and must foil a malevolent global plot before it’s too late. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder says the new installment of the ‘Captain America’ franchise is worth the watch, but feels the writers were “unable to make it iconic” — though they set the stage for something bigger in the future.
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Action comedy ‘Love Hurts’ follows Milwaukee realtor Marvin Gable (Ke Huy Quan), who is shocked to receive a letter from Rose (Ariana DeBose): his former partner-in-crime who he left for dead. Pulled back into the world of hit-men and betrayal, Marvin is hunted down by his ruthless crime lord brother (Daniel Wu) as he reckons with his past. Amid the guns, gore and exaggerated fighting sequences, the film is punctuated with love and relationship humor. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder felt the film’s title was particularly appropriate … it really did hurt. Hear his thoughts on ‘Love Hurts’ in this review.
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When Alyssa's (SZA) boyfriend blows their rent money, she and her best friend-slash-roommate Dreux (KeKe Palmer) race against the clock to pay their rent, avoid an eviction and keep their friendship intact. The female buddy comedy debuted this week with a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and the New York Times said the duo of Palmer and SZA "lights up the screen with starry zeal." Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder shares his thoughts on the new film.
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Based on a true story, 2024 film 'Unstoppable' is a story of strength, perseverance and defying the odds. It follows Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome), a determined wrestler born with one leg, on his journey to become a champion athlete. Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder raves about the film’s wrestling sequences and the depth of several performances — including that of Jennifer Lopez, who stars as Robles' mother. The film also stars Don Cheadle, Bobby Cannavale and Michael Peña. 'Unstoppable' is available for streaming on Prime Video.
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Contributing film critic Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder says new film ‘Albany Road’ is a fun and interesting look at love. Celeste Simmons (Reneé Elise Goldsberry) is a New York business executive preparing for one of the most important meetings of her career when bad weather grounds her flight. Forced to share a rental car with an unlikely companion – her ex-fiance’s mother (Lynn Whitfield) — Celeste discovers her almost-in-law is hiding a secret about her ex-fiance (J. Alphonse Nicholson) … Hear film critic The Reel Critic’s thoughts on the film, written and directed by Christine Swanson.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder reviews the new film adaptation of August Wilson’s 1987 play ‘The Piano Lesson.’ The story follows the Charles family of Pittsburgh during the Great Depression’s aftermath in 1936. The household is engulfed with disagreement over what to do with their prized family heirloom: a piano carved with designs by an enslaved ancestor. Malcolm Washington directed the adaptation, which stars his brother John David Washington, Erykah Badu, Danielle Deadwyler, Samuel L. Jackson and more. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.
When family man Justin Kemp winds up as a jury member of a high profile murder trial, he struggles with a moral dilemma that may influence whether the accused killer is convicted or set free in 'Juror #2.' The latest film from director Clint Eastwood, it stars Nicholas Hoult, Zooey Deutch, Chris Messina and more. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder says though the film has interesting twists, it feels very familiar to another high-profile courtroom drama. “The Reel Critic” is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram at @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.
A24’s new psychological thriller ‘Heretic’ follows two young religious missionaries, Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) and Sister Paxton (Chloe East), as they spend the day knocking on doors to spread the word of God. When the women arrive at the home of Mr. Reed, played by Hugh Grant, the two find themselves trapped in an intricate and deadly game designed to test their fath. Hear film critic Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder’s review, and catch ‘Heretic’ in theaters now.
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Malcolm Washington directs a new adaptation of August Wilson’s 1987 play ‘The Piano Lesson,’ which was featured at the Chicago International Film Festival. On the red carpet at the festival before its premiere, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder met with writer Virgil Williams and the film’s star John David Washington to discuss writing alongside director Malcolm Washington, being mentored by Denzel Washington, and advice for youth in the arts.
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Robert Zemeckis’ new film ‘Here,’ adapted from Richard McGuire's graphic novel, depicts a family across a century of generations in the same home. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder says the film’s nonlinear timeline can be confusing at times, and it often looks to the past with nostalgia.
On the red carpet at the 60th Chicago International Film Festival, Ponder spoke with Zemeckis, along with his wife Leslie Zemeckis and daughter Zsa Zsa Zemeckis. They discussed the film’s themes, his growth as a director and what Zsa Zsa believes to be his “secret sauce.”
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Ten years in the making, adult stop-motion film ‘Memoir of a Snail’ (2024) follows Grace Pudel, an oddball outcast and snail collector who must learn to persevere through loneliness and misfortune.
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder spoke to writer and director Adam Elliot about the claymation, which was featured at the Chicago International Film Festival. Elliot broke down the film's title, the intentionality behind creating a relatable character and the film’s deeper themes.
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At the 60th Annual Chicago International Film Festival, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder spoke with director Malcolm Washington about his directorial debut: an adaptation of August Wilson’s 1987 play ‘The Piano Lesson.’
The film follows the Charles family as they navigate the Great Depression’s aftermath in 1936 Pittsburgh. The household is plagued with conflict as disagreements ensue over what to do with their prized family heirloom: a piano carved with designs by an enslaved ancestor. The adaptation stars the director’s brother John David Washington, plus Erykah Badu, Danielle Deadwyler, Ray Fisher and more.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder reviews Todd Phillips’ ‘Joker’ sequel – ‘Joker: Folie à Deux.’ The film finds failed comedian Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) — AKA the Joker — incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital. Battling his murderous alter ego and awaiting trial for his crimes, Fleck meets the love of his life: Harley Quinn (Lady Gaga). ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ is now in theaters.
This segment was hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow him on Instagram and X @TheReelCritic.
New film ‘Young King’ follows Diondre Howell, a young man re-adjusting to civilian life after serving in the Iraq war. Howell finds himself changed after the traumas of combat, now struggling to maintain relationships with his loved ones. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder sat down with ‘Young King’ stars, Vincent Washington, James Arthur Sims and Kirby Griffin, to discuss their characters and the film’s themes.
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Film critic Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder loves an underdog. After attending this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, he added three new films to his “underdog exceeding all expectations” category: ‘Rez Ball,’ ‘The Fire Inside’ and Unstoppable.
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‘1992’ follows two father-son pairs against the backdrop of the year’s Rodney King riots. One father, Mercer, has just been released from prison and given custody of his teenage son Antoine. The other, Lowell, has spent his life prepping his son “Riggin Bigby” for a life of crime — staging a plan to steal catalytic converters from the factory where Mercer works. As the heist falls into place, the characters’s lives are brought together as Mercer tries to keep his son from following in his footsteps and Lowell tries to influence his son to do the opposite.
‘1992’ stars Ray Liotta as Lowell, Tyrese Gibson as Mercer, Scott Eastwood as Riggin Bigby and Christopher Ammanuel as Antoine. The film hit theaters Aug. 30.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder shares his thoughts on Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut, a chilling psychological thriller exploring power, possessiveness and patriarchy. ‘Blink Twice’ follows Frida (Naomi Ackie) and a group of friends as they join charming tech billionaire Slater King (Channing Tatum) on vacation at his private island, and things are not quite what they seem. Everything comes to a head when Frida’s friend Jess (Alia Shawat) goes missing, unraveling a web of secrets and lies about King, the island and Frida herself. ‘Blink Twice’ is in theaters now.
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Chiwetel Ejiofore’s film ‘Rob Peace’ follows the life and early death of a young man who risks everything to help his imprisoned father. It was based on the 2014 biography ‘The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace’ by Jeff Hobbs. Rob Peace is a brilliant young man who goes on to attend Yale University — but begins selling marijuana in college to help pay his father’s lawyer fees. In his review of ‘Rob Peace,’ Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder pointed out how the film highlights the difficulties of breaking the chain of generational trauma. Listen now to hear his full review.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder shares his thoughts on Greg Kwedar’s 2023 film ‘Sing Sing,’ which follows true events surrounding a group of incarcerated men as they stage a comedic theatrical production within the walls of Sing Sing Maximum Security Prison in Ossining, New York. Participating in the prison’s Rehabilitation Through the Arts program, the men find purpose and a newly-ignited passion for acting. Ponder feels the film shed a much-needed positive light on incarcerated men of color. Listen to hear his full review!
This segment was hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow him on Instagram and X @TheReelCritic. ‘Sing Sing’ is now in theaters.
New film ‘Sing Sing’ follows the real-life story of a group of men who, while incarcerated at Sing Sing Maximum Security Prison in Ossining, New York, explore life’s purpose and vulnerability as they aim to put on an original comedy production with the prison’s Rehabilitation Through the Arts Program. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder met with producers Greg Kwedar and Monique Walton to discuss the film’s emotional impact and intentionality.
This segment was hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow him on Instagram and X @TheReelCritic. ‘Sing Sing’ is now in theaters.
‘Deadpool & Wolverine' debuts an unprecedented friendship fighting against evils new to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) learns his world is on the brink of extinction, he enlists the help of an unlikely ally: Wolverine (Hugh Jackman). As the two traverse new landscapes, they encounter familiar foes who take viewers by surprise. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder shares his thoughts on the film — which hit theaters on July 26.
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Nicole Riegel’s 2024 film ‘Dandelion’ follows Theresa — A.K.A Dandelion — a struggling singer-songwriter who books a last-effort gig at a motorcycle rally in South Dakota before giving up on her dream. There she meets Casey, a guitarist who’s long-since walked away from his musical pursuits. A romance blossoms and for the first time, Dandelion finds her authentic voice.
KiKi Layne and Thomas Doherty, who star as Dandelion and Casey discussed the film with Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder, delving into finding their voices as actors and the way Dandelion’s identity as a Black woman impacts her artistry. ‘Dandelion’ hits theaters July 12.
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From directors Don Cheadle, Tiffany Johnson and Damon Thomas, limited series ‘The Big Cigar’ tells the story of Black Panther Party founder Huey P. Newton. When Newton must escape to Cuba, he enlists the help of unlikely acquaintance Bert Schneider — the Hollywood producer behind ‘Easy Rider.’ The six episodes follow Newton (André Holland) as he puts Schneider (Alessandro Nivola) to the test before trusting him with his life. ‘The Big Cigar’ is inspired by executive producer Joshuah Bearman’s Playboy article of the same name.
Chicago actor Inny Plemons stars in the series as Richard Pryor, revered comedian and friend of Newton. Plemons sat down with Vocalo’s resident film critic Reggie Ponder to discuss how he got the role and the intentions behind the series.
The first episode of ‘The Big Cigar’ premiered on May 17 on Apple TV+. Follow Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder on Instagram and X @thereelcritic.
Based on a true story, ‘Sing Sing’ centers the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program at Sing Sing Maximum Security Prison in upstate New York. Incarcerated for a crime he did not commit, Divine G (played by Colman Domingo) finds purpose through participation in the RTA theatre program as they attempt to stage an original comedic production.
Vocalo’s resident film critic Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder sat down with ‘Sing Sing’ actors Clarence “Divine Eye” Maclin, Paul Raci and Sean Dino Johnson to discuss filming inside the prison, the real-life arts program on which the movie is based and the importance of investing in the rehabilitation of incarcerated men and women.
‘Sing Sing’ is scheduled for limited U.S. theatrical release on July 12 and more widespread release Aug. 2. Follow Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder on X and Instagram @thereelcritic.
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder shares his thoughts on ‘A Quiet Place: Day One,’ the thrilling prequel to the post-apocalyptic series. Directed by Michael Sarnoski, the film follows Samira, a terminally ill woman living in a hospice facility outside of New York City. When extra-terrestrial creatures with an acute sense of hearing attack the city, Samira and her cat Frodo are forced to survive within a group and reach safety — without making any noise. The film stars Lupita Nyong’o as Samira and Joseph Quinn as Eric, a law student who joins forces with Samira and Frodo.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder shares his thoughts on the newest addition to the ‘Mad Max’ franchise, ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.’ Set against the backdrop of a war-torn landscape, this female revenge story follows Furiosa's quest for freedom after being captured by the warlord Dr. Dementus. With a stellar cast including Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa, Chris Hemsworth as Dr. Dementus and Tom Burke as Immortan Joe, ‘Furiosa’ offers a gripping tale of resilience and ambition. The Reel Critic feels this prequel stands as a worthy addition to the ‘Mad Max’ universe. The film lands in theaters May 24.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” shares his thoughts on ‘Back to Black,’ Sam Taylor-Johnson’s new biopic on the life, legacy and untimely death of renowned singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse. From rising star to five-time Grammy winner, ‘Back to Black’ documents Winehouse’s journey and humanizes her struggle with substance abuse. The film fills in the gaps in Winehouse’s life, untold by the media. ‘Back to Black’ hit theaters May 17.
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‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ continues the franchise's thought-provoking commentary on humanity — and Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder shares his thoughts on the new film. Directed by Wes Ball, the film opens to a newly-emerged power dynamic with the apes, once subjugated, reigning supreme over the humans. It follows the struggle for power and freedom as Proximus Caesar asserts dominance, and humanity grapples with its new reality. The film offers a captivating exploration of societal dynamics and the human condition, and Ponder says it's a worthy addition to the franchise.
The film hit theaters on May 8. Find showtimes at 20thcenturystudios.com. “The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.
‘The Fall Guy’ follows Colt Seavers (Ryan Gosling), a stuntman for world-famous actor Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) who abandons the industry and his girlfriend, Jody Moreno (Emily Blunt), following an accident on set. When Ryder is cast in a new film directed by Moreno, Seavers is lured back into the game later by producer Gail Meyer (Hannah Waddingham) at what he believes is the request of his ex. But arriving on set, he learns it’s because Meyer needs him to track down Ryder, who’s gone missing. As he tries to bring back the star, reconnect with Moreno and save the film, Seavers finds himself a real-life stuntman as he lands in the middle of international crimes much bigger than he had imagined. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder shares his thoughts on the film, which he describes as “an action movie on steroids” — though it has some flaws.
‘The Fall Guy’ landed in theaters on May 3. Find showtimes at thefallguymovie.com. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.
Set against the backdrop of Chicago’s Cabrini-Green public housing project in the early ‘90s, ‘We Grown Now' (written and directed by Minhal Baig) follows the lives of two young boys as they navigate the trials and tribulations of their community. Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder spoke with Blake Cameron James and Jurnee Smollett, who play the characters Malik and Dolores, to hear more about the film. ‘We Grown Now’ is playing at Chicago’s Gene Siskel Film Center until May 2.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder gives his insights into ‘Challengers,’ a new sports romance drama from director Luca Guadagnino. The film stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a tennis star-turned-coach amid a messy, decades-long love triangle with her husband Art (Mike Faist) and his best friend Partick (Josh O’Connor). 'Challengers' blurs the lines between love and competition, guiding viewers through a tale where tennis is a backdrop to the intense battle for affection and dominance. ‘Challengers’ is in theaters now.
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Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder shares his insights on the apocalyptic film ‘Arcadian’ directed by Ben Brewer. The film follows Paul, portrayed by Nicolas Cage, and his twin sons, Thomas and Joseph, as they navigate a world where nighttime brings forth terror. Check out the Reel Critic’s review of both the film’s strengths and shortcomings. ‘Arcadian’ is in theaters now.
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2024 action thriller ‘Monkey Man’ is Dev Patel’s directorial debut. The film follows a young man named Kid — played by Patel — who embarks on a journey to exact revenge on a mob of corrupt leaders responsible for the death of his mother. On his quest to fulfill his vendetta, Kid becomes the savior to a faction of helpless people experiencing torment from the same mob leaders he was pursuing. Check out the Reel Critic’s thoughts on the film — which hits theaters April 5. Find more information, including showtimes, at www.monkeyman.movie.
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In 1968, Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress in the United States. Four years later, she made history again as the first woman and African American to seek the presidential nomination from one of the two major political parties. Her life and legacy are honored on the screen for the first time in John Ridley’s 2024 biographical drama film: ‘Shirley.’ The film stars Regina King in the titular role and features Lance Reddick, Terrence Howard, Lucas Hedges, Christina Jackson and more. Film critic Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder said a biographical feature about Chisholm is “well overdue.” Hear more of his thoughts, and find ‘Shirley’ on Netflix.
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‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ is director Adam Wingard’s newest monster film, hitting American theaters March 29. Reggie Ponder shares his thoughts on this new installment of the Godzilla and King Kong cinematic universe. Following the events of ‘Godzilla x Kong’ (2021), humans and mighty titans coexist — mostly — harmoniously. But when an unidentified signal causes the creatures to experience hallucinations, the fragility of this relationship is pushed to the forefront, erupting in a series of wild battles true to the franchise.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder sat down with Christina Jackson to discuss her role in the film ‘Shirley’ and the film’s importance. Set in 1972, ‘Shirley’ takes viewers on the campaign trail with Shirley Chisholm as she made her monumental run for president. Jackson stars as Congresswoman Barbara Lee, and the cast stars co-producer Regina King as Shirley Chisholm. ‘Shirley’ is now streaming on Netflix.
“The Reel Critic” is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic. Hear Ponder’s full interview with Jackson at reggieponder.com.
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder shares his thoughts on ‘The American Society of Magical Negroes.’ Written, directed and produced by Kobi Libii, this satirical comedy takes viewers on a journey through a society where Black individuals dedicate themselves to making white people comfortable. The film touches on themes of colorism, interracial love and overall Blackness. Listen to hear Reggie Ponder’s full review on the film. ‘The American Society of Magical Negroes’ is now in theaters.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder delves into the buzz surrounding the oldest entertainment awards ceremony as he sheds light on both the good and the bad. Despite being the “granddaddy” of award shows, the Oscars have faced substantial backlash for their historical lack of inclusivity of Asian, African American and Latinx actors, films and filmmakers. As Ponder lays out his predictions for the awards categories, he invites viewers to join him on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @TheReelCritic for live updates during the awards show.
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The highly-anticipated second chapter in Denis Villenueve’s ‘Dune’ brings the action back to the big screen, hitting the box office on March 1 — and collecting $81.5 million. Vocalo resident film critic Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder called the film “a heroic tale worthy of the big-screen experience,” pointing out that, while Chalamet commands the screen, the actors surrounding him (especially Zendaya and Rebecca Ferguson) truly make the film stand out. ‘Dune: Part Two’ is in theaters now.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder shares his thoughts on the new Hulu documentary ‘Sacred Soil: The Piney Woods School Story,’ directed by J.J. Anderson. The film follows the largest, and one of the oldest, historically-Black boarding schools in the US — The Piney Woods School in Mississippi — through the eyes of students and staff. The documentary is streaming now on Hulu.
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This week on The Reel Critic: New biopic ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ is a soulful exploration of the legendary Bob Marley, starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as the late artist and Lashana Lynch as Rita Marley. As it weaves together the musical prowess and personal struggles of the reggae icon, the film gives further insight into his cultural and political impact on Jamaica and the world. Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder says the authenticity of Jamaican culture, language and the chemistry between the leads stand out, bringing audiences a convincing portrayal of Bob and Rita. ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ is in theaters now.
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This week on The Reel Critic: New biopic ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ is a soulful exploration of the legendary Bob Marley, starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as the late artist and Lashana Lynch as Rita Marley. As it weaves together the musical prowess and personal struggles of the reggae icon, the film gives further insight into his cultural and political impact on Jamaica and the world. Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder says the authenticity of Jamaican culture, language and the chemistry between the leads stand out, bringing audiences a convincing portrayal of Bob and Rita. ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ is in theaters now.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder breaks down his thoughts on the 2024 Oscar nominations, and snubs. Much of the Oscar buzz has surrounded Ryan Gosling as he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in ‘Barbie’ while Margo Robbie, who portrayed the iconic doll, failed to receive a nomination. Greta Gerwig, the director behind the film, was also left off the nominee list, though America Ferrera was nominated for best supporting actress. Concurrently, no Black women were nominated for best actress, though this year brought several unforgettable performances including Aunjanue Ellis Taylor in ‘Origin’ and Teyana Taylor in ‘A Thousand and One.’ For more information on all the nominations, visit www.oscars.org
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(No spoilers) Elly Conway is the author of best-selling spy novels about fictional secret agent Aubrey Argylle, on a mission to uncover a global spy syndicate. But as her books begin to predict actual events in a real espionage organization, she attracts the attention of actual secret agents — and they need to know what’s in the next chapter. From director Matthew Vaughn, ‘Argylle’ stars Bryce Dallas Howard as Elly Conway, plus Sam Rockwell, Henry Cavill, Samuel L. Jackson, John Cena, Ariana DeBose, Catherine O'Hara, Dua Lipa and others. Hear film critic Reggie Ponder’s review, and catch ‘Argylle’ in theaters now.
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Ava DuVernay's cinematic masterpiece 'Origin' explores the intersection of race and caste. DuVernay adapts Isabel Wilkerson's thought-provoking book, 'Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent,' into a film that delves deep into societal analysis. Reggie 'The Reel Critic' Ponder met with the filmmaker to unravel the creative journey behind the film, and the narrative she aimed to convey.
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In this week’s segment, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder reviews ‘Origin,’ a film directed by Ava DuVernay that delves into Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson's pursuit to write ‘Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.’ Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor delivers a magnificent performance in the film, portraying Wilkerson's curiosity and courage as DuVernay weaves personal trials into the narrative, challenging perceptions of oppression. ‘Origin’ sparks discussions on race, class and the human experience, making it a must-see.
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For her standout performance as Mary in ‘The Holdovers,’ actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph has won a Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award — and awards season isn't over yet. The actress spoke with resident film critic Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder about the role following the two wins. She emphasized the importance of respecting and portraying the dignity of the characters she plays, drawing inspiration from actresses like Phylicia Rashad and Ella Joyce, and from observing real-life situations to get a better sense of her role. ‘The Holdovers’ is now available to stream on Peacock.
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Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ is racking up trophies and nominations this awards season, taking home five Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 7 and earning 13 Critics Choice Awards nominations, which will be presented Jan. 14. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder brings listeners his “explosive” review of the film, which details the life and legacy of “father of the atomic bomb” J. Robert Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer played a key role in the Manhattan Project, the World War II development of nuclear weapons. ‘Oppenheimer’ is now streaming on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube and more.
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With the film awards season in full swing, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder brings listeners a sneak peek into the duties of a film critic during this busy time. This year, the Golden Globes, held on Sunday, Jan. 7, have split their Best Picture nominees into two categories: Drama and Musical/Comedy. Reggie breaks down the nominees and some of his predictions — and wants you to send him your own predictions to moviestoponder@gmail.com.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder shares another excerpt from his interview with Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson and Danielle Brooks, the leading women of Blitz Bazawule’s ‘The Color Purple.’ The new film is based on the stage musical, which is adapted from Alice Walker’s novel of the same name, and is in theaters now.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder brings listeners his thoughts on the film adaptation of ‘The Color Purple’ musical, based on Alice Walker’s 1982 novel. ‘The Color Purple’ showcases decades in the life of Celie, a young woman navigating life’s hardships in the 1900s American South, and finding comfort and support in her female peers. ‘The Color Purple’ is in theaters now.
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Actors Archie Madekwe and Alison Oliver of 2023’s ’Saltburn’ sat down with Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder to discuss the film. ‘Saltburn’ is Emerald Fennell’s genre-bending, critically acclaimed film starring Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Archie Madekwe, Alison Oliver and Carey Mulligan. It centers on Oliver, an Oxford student with an unfortunate living situation, who is invited by his rich classmate Felix to stay with him and his family for the summer.
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Film critic Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder shares his thoughts and insights on the new film ‘Wonka,’ starring Timothée Chalamet. The film provides a new perspective to the life of whimsical chocolatier Willy Wonka, whose journey begins in adversity. Though growing up in poverty and grieving the loss of his mother, Wonka is determined to open up a chocolate shop in a city renowned for its delectable treats. A musical fantasy epic, the film enchants as it follows Wonka’s journey to accomplish his dreams and strives to send a message of inspiration. ‘Wonka’ also stars Hugh Grant, Rowan Atkinson and more. The film is in theaters Dec. 15.
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Film critic Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder sat down with Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks and Taraji P. Henson, stars of the film adaptation of the musical ‘The Color Purple,’ based on Alice Walker’s novel of the same name. The first film adaptation of Walker’s book was produced by Steven Spielberg and Quincy Jones in 1985, and the duo joined together again for the newest release as co-producers, alongside the stage musical’s producers Scott Sanders and Oprah Winfrey. ‘The Color Purple’ is a decades-long epic following Celie (Fantasia Barrino), a young woman living in the South in the early 1900s. The new film also stars Taraji P. Henson as Shug, Danielle Brooks as Sophia, H.E.R. as Squeak, Halle Bailey as Nettie and Colman Domingo as Albert — with Brooks and Barino both reprising their roles from the stage production. ‘The Color Purple’ is in theaters December 25.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder sat down with co-directors Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz to discuss their new documentary 'Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story.' The film takes viewers into the core of Tyler Perry's identity, exploring the relationship between Perry and his mother, Willie Maxine Perry. It also delves into his innovations and journey toward success, and it unveils the lasting legacy of a man who has paved the way for Black creatives in the film industry. Bekele and Ortiz break down the significance of Perry’s story, from his start in the ’90s start to his impact on under-resourced communities. 'Maxine’s Baby: A Tyler Perry Story' is now streaming on Prime Video
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Resident film critic Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder brings listeners his thoughts on the new film ‘American Fiction.’ Contrary to the title, ‘American Fiction’ explores real-life experiences felt by the Black literary community and “confronts our culture's obsession with reducing people to outrageous stereotypes.” The film follows Monk, a frustrated Black novelist and professor who calls out the establishment profiting off of Black narratives by writing a outlandishly stereotypical “Black” book of his own — which ends up getting published and achieving widespread fame. It stars Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, Issa Rae, Sterling K. Brown and many more. ‘American Fiction’ is currently in theaters.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder brings listeners his thoughts on Disney’s ‘Wish,’ an animated musical about a magical kingdom where wishes must be granted by King Magnifico. A 17-year-old Asha hopes to become Magnifico’s apprentice, but her hope for a world where the citizens are in control of their own hopes and dreams puts her at odds with the king. When she wishes on a star, she must embark on a journey to save her kingdom… ‘Wish’ is now in theaters.
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‘Rustin’ gives new life to the legacy of Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin. Though Rustin was a influential figure in the civil rights movement — he was the adviser to Martin Luther King, Jr., and was architect to the 1963 March on Washington — his contributions have been largely overlooked in the movement’s history. Directed by George C. Wolfe and starring Colman Domingo as the titular activist, this biopic hopes to thrust Rustin’s hard work and dedication finally into the spotlight. Film critic Reggie Ponder shares his thoughts on the film for “The Reel Critic.” ‘Rustin’ is streaming on Netflix
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‘The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’ is the prequel to the original ‘Hunger Games’ trilogy, now adapted to the screen. The storyline follows a young Coriolanus Snow before he becomes the tyrannical ruler of fictional society Panem, and the origin of the Hunger Games tradition. The film stars Rachel Zegler and Tom Blyth. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder shares his thoughts on the film, now in theaters.
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In this week's segment, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder interviews actor Colman Domingo and director George C. Wolfe of new film ‘Rustin.’ As Reggie dives into the story of Bayard Rustin, Domingo and Wolfe shed light on the intricate layers of Rustin's character, from his upbringing to his role as an activist and key advisor to Martin Luther King, Jr. Rustin's openly gay identity and the conflicts he faced during the civil rights movement are explored with its contrast to typical depictions of Black masculinity. ‘Rustin’ is available to stream on Netflix starting Nov. 17.
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In this week's segment of “The Reel Critic,” Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder delves into two very different cinematic experiences, ‘The Holdovers’ and ‘The Marvels.’ ‘The Holdovers’ presents a tale of an unconventional holiday season while ‘The Marvels’ introduces a compelling narrative of female superheroes uniting to prevent universal destruction. Both films are currently in theaters.
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The second part of Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder’s conversation with director Raven Jackson about her film 'All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt,' a decades-spanning exploration a Black woman's life in Mississippi. The film was featured at the Chicago International Film Festival, with a limited theatrical release coming soon.
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Marissa Jo Cerar, creator of Hulu drama series “Black Cake,” virtually sat down with Vocalo’s resident film critic Reggie Ponder to discuss the new series for this week’s segment of “The Reel Critic.” Based on Charmaine Wilkerson’s critically-acclaimed novel of the same name, “Black Cake” follows two estranged siblings as they uncover their mother’s guarded past, with elements of suspense and history surrounding their Caribbean heritage. Cerar discussed the intense power of female friendship, as well as interpersonal relationships within the novel and the series. “Black Cake” is now streaming on Hulu.
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Resident film critic Reggie Ponder shares his thoughts on “The Other Black Girl,” the television adaptation of Zakiya Dalila Harris’ novel of the same name. The series focuses on the life of Nella Rogers (Sinclair Daniels), the only Black woman working in her office — until Hazel-May McCall (Ashleigh Murray). But as things get strange, her hiring leads Rogers to discover dark secrets about their company…
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder sits down with director Raven Jackson to discuss 'All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt,' a decades-spanning exploration a Black woman's life in Mississippi. The film was recently featured at the Chicago International Film Festival, but there is no official public release date yet.
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The 59th annual Chicago International Film Festival kicked off on Oct. 11, and will host over 100 feature films and 60 short films through Oct. 22. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder got to check out a few screenings, and breaks down four films from the festival in this week’s segment. He discusses 'Bike Vessel,' 'Departing Seniors,' 'All Happy Families' and 'We Grown Now.' For more information on the festival and a full list of films, visit www.chicagofilmfestival.com. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.
The 59th annual Chicago International Film Festival returns Oct. 11. In this week’s segment, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder dives into all the things you need to know before it kicks off. The festival will run from October 11 to October 22, and is set to feature more than 100 films and 60 short films from across the world. Discover the wide variety of film categories, including stories centered around women, LGBTQ+ themes, comedy and a spotlight on the Black experience under the “Black Perspectives” banner. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder breaks down a few films featured at the festival and more that attendees can expect going into this year’s CIFF. Visit www.chicagofilmfestival.com for more information and tickets.
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In this week’s segment, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder shares his thoughts on the Apple TV+ series, “The Super Models,” plus a behind-the-scenes conversation with directors Larissa Bills and Roger Ross Williams. This series dives deeper into the lives of the supermodels Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington, documenting their remarkable journeys to their iconic careers. Often hailed as the “Supers,” these women transcended the world of fashion and left an indelible mark on the industry.
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In this week’s segment, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder shares his thoughts and opinions on the film ‘A Million Miles Away.’ The movie tells the true story of José Hernández (played by Michael Peña) and his dream of becoming a NASA flight engineer and astronaut. It follows the inspiring journey of Hernández, the son of immigrant field workers, as he strived to become one of NASA’s few Latino astronauts. Timing its release with Hispanic Heritage month, ‘A Million Miles Away’ spotlights Latinx achievement in the aerospace field. This film is available on Amazon Prime Video.
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This week on “The Reel Critic,” resident film critic Reggie Ponder shares his thoughts on the new film ‘Dumb Money.’ Often described as a modern-day “David vs. Goliath” story, ‘Dumb Money’ is based on the true events of the January 2021 GameStop short squeeze, in which everyday people flipped the script on Wall Street hedge funds and made millions. ‘Dumb Money’ stars Paul Dano, Shailene Woodley, Pete Davidson, America Ferreira, Nick Offerman, Seth Rogen, Vincent D’Onofrio and Anthony Ramos, and is in theaters now.
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This week for “The Reel Critic,” resident film critic Reggie Ponder brings listeners his take on the third and final action-packed installment of ‘The Equalizer’ trilogy. Now living in Southern Italy after walking away from his role as an assassin for the American government, Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) soon discovers the local mafia’s oppressive control of his community. As the film’s events unfold, McCall again must take on the bad guys to protect the innocent. ‘The Equalizer 3’ is in theaters now.
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‘The Hill’ retells the true story of Texas baseball player Rickey Hill, who overcame physical obstacles caused by a degenerative spine disease to try out for a major league scout. Check out The Reel Critic’s take here — and you can catch ‘The Hill’ in theaters now.
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This week, The Reel Critic breaks down the new DC superhero film ‘Blue Beetle.’ The story follows a young Jaime Reyes, whose life heads into a new trajectory when he comes into contact with the scarab — not just an artifact, but an ancient piece of alien technology. When it chooses Jaime as its host, the scarab gives him access to a powerful suit of armor and superhuman powers, forging the path toward his transformation into a hero. ‘Blue Beetle’ is currently in theaters.
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This week on “The Reel Critic,” resident film critic Reggie Ponder breaks down his thoughts on the new Apple TV+ movie, ‘Stephen Curry: Underrated.’ This film chronicles the life of Stephen Curry and his rise to fame through college basketball, creating one of the most dominant sports dynasties of modern time.
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This week on “The Reel Critic,” resident film critic Reggie Ponder breaks down his thoughts on the Apple TV+ series ‘Swagger’ with director Reggie Rock Bythewood. They discuss season two of the series, specifically episode five, and delve into what prison reform education looks like in the show, positive detention center programs and making the most of the season. Additionally, Reggie discusses the SAG writers and actors strike and what that means for “The Reel Critic” going forward.
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This week on “The Reel Critic,” resident film critic Reggie Ponder premieres a triple-feature discussing his thoughts on ‘Haunted Mansion,’ plus documentaries ‘Black Ice’ and ‘The League.’ ‘Haunted Mansion’ brings Disney’s supernatural essence back to the screen in this reboot. ‘Black Ice’ addresses race in hockey and Black pioneers of the sport, and ‘The League’ follows the journey of several historic Black baseball players.
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This week on “The Reel Critic,” resident film critic Reggie Ponder breaks down his thoughts on the new live-action ‘Barbie’ film, directed by Greta Gerwig. The film stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and Ken, plus an all-star cast including Will Ferrell, Issa Rae, Kate McKinnon, America Ferrera, Simu Liu, Michael Cera, and many more. You can catch ‘Barbie’ in theaters now!
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder discusses the latest installment of the ‘Mission Impossible’ franchise, ‘Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1.’ In the film, Ethan Hunt must track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity if it gets in the wrong hands. The question is not only who gets to it first, but who can hunt with the team in their quest to save the world.
Tom Cruise is back in the franchise that has helped keep him a bankable box office superstar. Themes of espionage and greed are present in this two part farewell to the beloved series. Hear Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder’s thoughts on the film, in theaters now.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Idris Elba about his new show “Hijack.” They dive into the dynamics of the array of the series’ characters. Elba portrays Sam, a corporate negotiator who finds himself on a hijacked plane. Initially confident in his abilities to save everyone on board, Sam quickly realizes he may not possess the necessary skills. With this daunting situation at hand, Sam joins forces with other passengers, forming a team driven by a shared mission. Listen to this excerpt from their conversation on the series, available now on Apple TV+.
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Preparing to retire from his college professorship, Indiana Jones is sucked into another adventure in search of an ancient artifact with the capabilities to turn back time. Indy and his goddaughter, Helena Shaw, must race to stop "the dial of destiny" from falling into the hands of a former Nazi, Jürgen Voller, who aims to rewrite history. The film stars Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones for the fifth and final film, Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Helena Shaw and Mads Mikkelsen as Jürgen Voller. Hear Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder’s thoughts on the film, in theaters now.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder sits down with lead actresses of the STARZ comedy ‘Run The World,’ Amber Stevens West, Bresha Webb and Corbin Reid, to discuss season two of the series. Season two follows three best friends as they embark on taking over their own world in Harlem. The cast reveals how they balance womanhood while respecting the outside demographic of lovers, parents and supporters in the show.
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This week’s segment of “The Reel Critic” brings Reggie’s reviews on two films out June 16: ‘The Flash’ and ‘The Blackening.’ ‘The Flash’ follows its titular character (played by Ezra Miller) as he tries to go back in time to save his family, but by changing the past he must now save the future. ‘The Blackening’ is a horror-comedy meant to upend horror film cliches, following a group of friends trapped by a killer when they reunite at a cabin over Juneteenth weekend. Both films are in theaters.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder interviews writer Dewayne Perkins on his new film, ‘The Blackening.’ The horror film follows a group of friends who reunite for a Juneteenth weekend staying at a cabin in the woods trapped with a killer. They delve into the movie’s connection to the Black community and what “Blackness” means in context to the project, and who dies first in horror films.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder discusses the newest installment in the ‘Transformers’ franchise, ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.’ This film takes place before the others in the series, finding the Autobots fighting to save the world in 1994. Led by Optimus Prime (Peter Cullen), the Autobots join forces with human allies Noah Diaz (Anthony Ramos) and Elena (Dominique Fishback) to rally the “Maximals” and protect the universe. Check out Reggie’s candid review of the film. and what you need to know about the ‘Transformers’ franchise.
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Jump back into the comic book Multiverse with Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) in ‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse.’ After reuniting with Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld) and Peter Parker (Jake Johnson), Miles is sent across the multi-verse where he encounters a whole team of Spider-People. Clashing with one another under the threat of a new enemy, Miles must face the other Spiders to save his loved ones. Hear the Reel Critic’s thoughts on the film now, and check out ‘Across The Spider-Verse’ in theaters June 2.
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The Reel Critic is headed under the sea as he reviews the remake of Disney’s 1989 film ‘The Little Mermaid.’ Ariel (Halle Bailey), having a heart for adventure, makes a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula (Melissa McCarthy) and learns to live life on land. Along for the ride are her trusted chaperone Sebastian the crab (Daveed Diggs) and best friends Flounder the fish (Jacob Tremblay) and Scuttle the seagull (Awkwafina). ‘The Little Mermaid’ is headed to theaters on May 26.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder reviews the next installment of the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise, ‘Fast X.’ Dom Toretto, played by Vin Diesel, and his family find themselves traveling the world to stop a new formidable foe, played by Jason Mamoa. Overcoming impossible odds, Toretto and his family team up with some unlikely characters to bring down this new threat. ‘Fast X’ stars Rita Moreno, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, Michelle Rodriguez, Ludacris and many more. ‘Fast X’ is headed to theaters on May 19.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder spoke with the cast of ‘About My Father’ at the Chicago premiere of the film. Director Laura Terruso brings to life the true story of Sebastian Maniscalco and his father Salvo, played by Rober De Niro, who visit his fiancé's wealthy Italian American family. Through a culture clash the families are put to the test over a weekend of hilarious encounters. The bond between father and son is strengthened as Salvo and Sabastian are brought closer and redefine what it means to be family. ‘About My Father’ will be released in theaters on May 26, 2023.
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The highly-anticipated third and final ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ film is out today, wrapping up the series with high action and a classic soundtrack. Once again, Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) — AKA Star Lord — and co. must save the universe, this time protecting Rocket (Bradley Cooper), the bounty hunter raccoon, from the evil High Evolutionary. ‘Vol. 3’ also reprises the roles of Zoe Saldaña as Gamora, Vin Diesel as Groot, Dave Bautista as Drax the Destroyer and Karen Gillian as Nebula — plus a few new roles played by actors including Will Poulter and Sean Gunn. Reggie “The Reel” Critic Ponder already checked out the film and let fans know what to expect …
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“The Reel Critic” takes a trip to Neverland this week as he reviews David Lowery’s new adaptation of a Disney classic in ‘Peter Pan & Wendy.’ The film stars Yara Shahidi as Tinker Bell, Jude Law as Captain Hook and Alan Tudyk as Dr. Darling. Lowery discovers new nuances in his retelling of the age-old tale of Peter Pan, the Lost Boys and the adventures of Neverland.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder sat down with CineYouth Festival program manager Celeste Wong to discuss the festival’s 18th iteration. Presented by the Chicago International Film Festival, this year’s CineYouth Festival features 65 short films from young filmmakers 22 and younger. The festival brings together aspiring and established filmmakers and offers workshops, Q&As, film screenings and more, and provides resources to young filmmakers to build skills and network with seasoned professionals. Chicago nonprofit theater Facets will host the festival’s in-person events from April 21 to 23, followed by virtual screenings from April 24 through 30. For more information about the festival visit www.chicagofilmfestival.com/cineyouth. Tickets are free.
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From the writer and director of 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' Ari Aster and led by multi-Academy Award-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix comes this new-era horror comedy 'Beau Is Afraid.' Hear Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder’s thoughts on the film, in theaters now.
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This week on “The Reel Critic,” resident film critic Reggie Ponder discusses ‘Air: Courting A Legend,’ the new film detailing Sonny Vaccaro and Nike’s 1984 pursuit of NBA rookie Michael Jordan for a partnership which would revolutionize sports and popular culture. Matt Damon stars as Vaccaro and Viola Davis as Deloris Jordan, plus several more big names portraying key players in the partnership.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder is back with a review for new film ‘A Thousand and One.’ Director A.V. Rockwell dives into the life of recently incarcerated Inez, played by Teyana Taylor, as she tries to build a life for her and her son, Terry, after she kidnaps him back from the foster care system. Making a new life proves harder than she expects as she does her best to navigate New York City. ‘A Thousand and One’ is in theaters now.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder got the chance to sit down with the co-executive producer for ‘AfroPoP’ season 15, a series of short films highlighting the history and culture aspects of the African diaspora — with this season having a heavy focus on the arts. The featured documentaries are 'Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones and D- Man in the water,' 'Queen Kidjo,Bill Taylor: Chasing Ghosts,' 'The Sound of Masks,' and 'Rewind & Play.' Reggie asked Cruz about this season's featured documentaries and what inspires her work.
‘AfroPoP’ season 15 will premiere April 3. “The Reel Critic” is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder got the chance to virtually speak with the creator and stars of ‘Spinning Gold,’ a new film about Casablanca Records and their eternal impact on the American music industry. The film was written and directed by Timothy Scott Bogart, the son of Casablanca Records founder Neil Bogart, and stars Jeremy Jordan, Ledisi, Tayla Parx and Jay Pharaoh. Reggie asked Bogart and the four actors about the film and their love for the label’s music.
‘Spinning Gold’ will be in theaters March 31. “The Reel Critic” is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.
This week, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder reviews ‘John Wick: Chapter 4.’ The newest installment of the ‘John Wick’ franchise continues to deliver big action sequences and an all-star cast. In the film, John Wick takes his fight with The High Table global as he searches for the most powerful underground members to help him. The film stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Ian McShane, Laurence Fishburne and Keanu Reeves reprising his role as John Wick.
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This week on “The Reel Critic,” resident film critic Reggie Ponder reviews ‘Champions,’ starring Woody Harrelson, Kaitlin Olson and Ernie Hudson. The film follows Marcus (Woody Harrelson), a former minor-league basketball coach who is faced with a court order to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. Through his time as their coach, Marcus realizes these players have the courage to break barriers and become champions.
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The Academy Awards are coming up — and Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder is here to break down some of his picks! Hear what films, actresses, actors and directors Reggie thinks should take home the gold this year… and let him know your picks by reaching out on his socials!
The 95th annual Academy Awards are on March 12. “The Reel Critic” is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie and let him know your picks for this year’s award season on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.
This week, Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder breaks down the third installment in the 'Creed' series, this time with Michael B. Jordan both starring in and directing the film. In ‘Creed III,’ protagonist Adonis Creed, played by Jordan, faces off with former childhood friend Damian Anderson, played by Jonathan Majors.
‘Creed III’ will hit theaters on March 3. “The Reel Critic” is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.
This week, Reggie Ponder covers the first installment of Marvel's Phase Five with the film ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.’ The film introduces a new villain and threat to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Kang the Conqueror. Played by Hollywood favorite Jonathan Majors, Kang poses a significant danger to the quantum realm, and potentially planet Earth. He is up against Ant-Man (Paul Rudd), the Wasp (Evangeline Lilly), Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and Cassandra Lang (Kathryn Newton) as they face new adventures beyond what they’ve ever experienced. ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ is in theaters now
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This week Reggie “The Reel Critic” reviews the latest installment in the ‘Magic Mike’ franchise: ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance.’ Salma Hayek and Channing Tatum star in this international film, exclusively in theaters starting today.
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This week, Reggie Ponder reviews ‘80 for Brady,’ the new Tom Brady centered comedy starring Jane Fonda, Sally Field, Rita Moreno, Lily Tomlin, and the newly-(again) retired Tom Brady also making an appearance. The Film is inspired by the actual “Over 80 for Brady Club” and tells their story of friendship and community with a nice comedy twist. Hear Reggie’s take on the film on this segment of “The Reel Critic.” “The Reel Critic” is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic
This week, Reggie Ponder reviews ‘You People,’ the new interracial rom-com starring Jonah Hill, Lauren London, Eddie Murphy, Nia Long, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, David Duchovny and more. Led by Hill and London, the film is a story of a couple finding love and the chaos that ensues as their families’ backgrounds clash – meant to comment on modern day race relations between the Black and white communities through a comedic lens. Hear Reggie’s take on the film on this segment of “The Reel Critic.”
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“The Reel Critic” is back, and this week reviews Oscar Award-winning actor Tom Hanks’ new film, ‘A Man Called Otto.’ Director Marc Forster shares an intimate story about Otto Anderson, played by Hanks, and his journey to find a reason to live. Otto’s neighbors, played by Mariana Treviño, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo and Juanita Jennings, play a vital role in his discovery of life’s joys.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder reviews ‘House Party,’ the 2023 remix of the 1990 classic. ‘House Party’ finds best friends Damon and Kevin, who are cleaning houses to make ends meet and are in need of some cash. They decide to throw a house party at the site of their final cleaning job: LeBron James’ mansion. ‘House Party’ was directed by Calmatic, produced by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, and stars Tosin Cole, Jacob Latimore, and Kid Cudi.
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As part of a roundtable discussion with the African-American Film Critics Association, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder got to virtually sit down with director Antoine Fuqua and Oscar-nominated actor Will Smith to talk about their new film ‘Emancipation.’ Fuqua and Smith talk faith, freedom and the depths of the human spirit. ‘Emancipation’ was initially released on December 9, and is currently in theaters and streaming on AppleTV+.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder reviews ‘Emancipation,’ a film by Antoine Fuqua following the life of Peter Smith, played by Will Smith, an enslaved man fighting his way to freedom. Inspired by a true story, ‘Emancipation’ is an example of the perseverance of the human spirit and depicts Peter Smith’s journey to become his own hero.
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This week on The Reel Critic — host Reggie Ponder reviews ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody,’ which tells the story of one of the greatest voices of all time: Whitney Houston. The film details the ins and outs of her personal and professional life, all underscored by the breathtaking sounds of Houston’s music. The film is graced by a powerful performance by English actor Naomi Ackie and directed by Kasi Lemmons. Lemmons masterfully takes audiences on a journey into the life of the legend and the woman that was Whitney Houston.
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This week Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder brings listeners his thoughts on the highly-anticipated sequel to ‘Avatar’ (2009) — ‘Avatar: The Way of Water.’ After 13 years of production, the sequel follows the original film’s protagonists, Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) as they navigate leaving their home to escape a familiar threat. Hear what Reggie had to say in his latest review!
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Back in October, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder sat down with actress Anna Diop to discuss her new film “Nanny” at Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF). In this week's episode, “The Reel Critic” t and Diop broke down her role in the new film: a migrant nanny creating a new life for herself in New York City who is confronted with her own hidden past. The film premiered November 25, and will be available on Prime Video on December 16. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.
Reggie Ponder reviews The Inspection, based on director Elegance Bratton's real-life transformation from a gay, homeless young man into a Marine. He also spoke with director Elegance Bratton about working with the stars: "refined" Bokeem Woodbine, "tiger-bear" Raul Castillo, as well as "activist, superstar & artist" Gabrielle Union, and how Jeremy passes the "Cate Blanchett Test". "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder, Follow Reggie on Twitter at @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder is back with a review for the greatly-anticipated Marvel film ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.’ After the passing of Chadwick Boseman, director Ryan Coogler brought the original film’s cast together to create a love letter to Boseman. Coogler tackles themes of mourning and grief while introducing new cast members Tencho Huerta, Dominique Thorne, Michaela Coel and Mabel Cadena, who add new energy to the film while expanding the Marvel cinematic universe.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder is back after taking on the 58th annual Chicago International Film Festival — and got the chance to chat with directors, actors, actresses and more from some of the festival’s standout films. Stream this preview of Reggie’s conversations with Mo McRae (dir., ‘A Lot of Nothing’), Kathryn Hahn (stars in ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’), Rev. Al Sharpton (documentary subject, ‘Loudmouth’), Darren Aronofsky (dir., ‘The Whale), and Lila (dir., ‘Causeway’). Full interviews are available at Reggieponder.com.
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The Chicago International Film Festival is underway, and Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder has a few favorites to recommend. Check out Reggie’s mini reviews of new films ‘Tár,’ ‘Raymond & Ray,’ ‘Causeway’ and ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ now! Learn more about CIFF at www.chicagofilmfestival.com.
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It’s that time of year again – the 58th annual Chicago International Film Festival starts Oct. 12! From major studio releases to independent short films, CIFF has something for everyone. This week, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder gives us the details and previews some anticipated films at CIFF you won’t want to miss…
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Resident film critic Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder attended TIFF, the Toronto International Film Festival, for the first time this year — and he returned with some favorites: 'Sidney,' directed by Regibald Hudlin; 'On the Come Up,' directed by Sanaa Lathan; and 'A Jazzman's Blues' from Tyler Perry. Hear what Reggie had to say and learn where you can watch them now!
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This week on “The Reel Critic,” Reggie Ponder reviews the new historical action film 'The Woman King,' which takes the world by storm with its recreation of the Agojie warriors and 19th century Africa. Director Gina Prince-Bythewood showcases the life of Nanisca, played by Viola Davis, as she leads the Agoji to protect their tribe. 'The Woman King' also stars Lashana Lynch, Thuso Mbedu and John Boyega.
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While attending Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, Reggie Ponder spoke with co-directors Tonya Lewis Lee and Paula Eiselt of documentary ‘Aftershock,’ as well as some of the activists featured in the documentary, Bruce McIntyre, III, Omari Maynard and Shawnee Benton Gibson. Centering on the U.S. maternal health crisis, which disproportionately affects women of color, ‘Aftershock’ follows the journey of two families, affected by the death of loved ones due to childbirth complications, as they turn to activism to galvanize the community, demand justice and fight for systemic change.
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‘Eve’s Bayou’ (1997), directed by Kasi Lemmons, celebrated its 25th anniversary this year at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival. While attending the festival, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder got to speak with Lemmons about the deeply personal film, her intentions behind it and reflecting on its legacy 25 years later. ‘Eve’s Bayou’ is currently streaming on Prime Video.
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Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder reviews bank hostage drama 'Breaking,' starring John Boyega, Michael K. Williams and Nicole Beharie. 'Breaking' was released August 26 and is in theaters now. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.
Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder reviews action-packed thriller 'Beast,' starring Idris Elba as a father trying to protect his two daughters, played by Leah Jeffries and Iyana Halley, from a rogue lion hunting them. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder got the chance to attend Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival on its 20th year of celebrating Black arts and culture in film. He brings listeners the highlights, and thoughts on films like ‘A Jazzman’s Blues,’ ‘Eve’s Bayou,’ ‘Bobby Brown’ and others. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.
Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder reviews new colorful blockbuster action film 'Bullet Train,' directed by David Leitch and starring Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bad Bunny, Logan Lerman and more. 'Bullet Train' was released on August 5 and is in theaters now. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.
Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder reviews 'Nope,' the newest horror film from director Jordan Peele starring Keke Palmer, Daniel Kaluuya, Steven Yeun and Barbie Ferreira. 'Nope' is in theaters now. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.
Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder shares his thoughts on the life and legacy of Sidney Poitier following his Jan. 6 passing. Poitier was 94 years old.
Reggie "The Real Critic" Ponder returns to review the new horror thriller "Canyman" directed by Nia DaCosta and produced by Jordan Peele.
"The Reel Critic" Reggie Ponder talks with Winston Duke about his new film "Nine Days". Duke is also known for playing major roles in both "Black Panther" and "Us".
Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder gives his takes on the new sci-fi thriller "Reminiscence" starring Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson.
Reggie Ponder reviews the new action-packed DC blockbuster "The Suicide Squad" starring Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, and John Cena.
Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder reviews the new blockbuster hit "Jungle Cruise" starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Emily Blunt.
Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder is back to review Space Jam: A New Legacy starring LeBron James, Don Cheadle, and all the classic Loony Tunes characters.
Reggie Ponder is back, and this week he gives his thoughts on the newest Marvel film, Black Widow.
Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder is back to give his takes on some exciting new films. This week he reviews Summer of Soul, Zola, and Summertime.
Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder gives his takes on F9, the newest installment in The Fast and the Furious franchise, as well as My Life, a new documentary documenting the life and career of Mary J. Blige.
In preparation for Juneteenth this weekend, Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder showcases last year's film Miss Juneteenth, starring Nicole Beharie.
Reggie Ponder is back with his takes on the new film Fatherhood which stars Kevin Hart as a man experiencing the struggles of being a single father.
This week, Vocalo's resident film critic Reggie Ponder gives his thoughts on the new Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes production, In the Heights.
Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder is back again this week to review the newest Disney film, 'Cruella'
In this special segment by Reggie Ponder, he shines a spotlight on important Black visual artists working today across the country, including conversations with artists Jordan Casteel and Harlem's Studio Museum director Thelma Golden.
Sadly, we lost one of America's greatest artists this week Cicely Tyson, and Reggie Ponder pays respect to this great of American entertainment.
Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder gives us his thoughts on two character-driven dramas and their exploration on human emotions.
Reggie Ponder takes a look at two movies focusing on some of our Black activist heroes, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Vocalo's film correspondent, Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder sits down with Jill Hopkins to discuss the film Sound of Metal, where Riz Ahmed plays a drummer struggling with hearing loss, thus giving him a greater insight into the deaf community.
Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder joins us again this week to review some of the newest movies available to us at home. Dancing in, he reviews Netflix's new dance movie "Work It." Reggie too discusses Beyonce's film on Disney+ "Black is King."
Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder joins us once again this week to give us his thoughts on box office numbers and recommendations on what to watch from home. This week, he reviewed The Old Guard and Fatal Affair, two movies available to stream instantly on Netflix.
Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder sat down with Jill Hopkins to give his thoughts on latest Dawn Porter film John Lewis: Good Trouble. He also does a review and an investigation at the biggest musical sensation of the decade: Hamilton
Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder joined Jill Hopkins to share his thoughts on the removal of Casablanca from major movie streaming services and the political power of removing or keeping films available to a wide audience.
Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder talked with Jill Hopkins about American Trial: The Eric Garner Story and its connection to current events unfolding, Bruce Lee documentary "Be Water," and new projects for Titus Burgess.
Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder sat down with Esaw Garner, widow of Eric Garner, and filmmaker Roee Messinger to talk about American Trial: The Eric Garner Story. The movie imagines a world wherein NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo was tried and acquitted for the murder of Eric Garner in 2014.
Can't afford paid streaming services in these uncertain and challenging times? Reggie Ponder has got you with his list of free services for your home theater entertainment.
Since, these days, there are no sport events to attend, Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder came up with his perfect list of Basketball movies to stream at home.
As many are taking a break from going out, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder is here to recommendation movies to stream, including Netflix's "Spencer Confidential," as well as some old classics.
Reggie "The Reel Critic" joined to tell us which movies were the winners at last weekend’s Box Office, as well as sitting down with Andrew Heckler, writer/director of Burden
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder is Vocalo’s senior film correspondent. He joins to tell us which movies were the winners at last weekend’s Box Office, and lets us know what to see at the cinema this weekend.
Reggie Ponder joins Jill Hopkins to tell us which movies were the winners at last weekend’s Box Office, and let us know what to see at the cinema this weekend.
Reggie Ponder and Matt Fagerholm join Jill Hopkins to share their thoughts on the Oscars
"The Reel Critic" talks Box Office numbers, reviews the new action thriller flick "The Rhythm Section," and remembers Kobe Bryant for his Oscar winning animated short "Dear Basketball."
This week Reggie Ponder joined us on the line from L.A. to talk diversity in movies and among film critics and report from his visit to African American Film Critics Association Awards.
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder is Vocalo’s senior film correspondent. He joins us with his review of Just Mercy and 1917 + talks recent #BAFTAsowhite controversy.
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder and Matt Fagerholm of Indie Outlook and RogerEbert.com join us to look back at the year in movies and discuss their favorite films of 2019.
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder is Vocalo’s senior film correspondent. He joins us with his review of new movies including "Jumanji: The Next Level" and "Richard Jewell"
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder is Vocalo’s senior film correspondent. He joins us with his review of new movies "Queen & Slim" and "Aeronauts."
Our friend and film critic Matt Fagerholm (IndieOutlook, RogerEbert.com) joined us for this week's movie talk. The holiday season is coming up - a great time for new movies. We talked Frozen 2, Irishman, Knives Out and more!
Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder talks box office numbers and review the new race car drama "Ford vs. Ferrari" as well as the conman romance, "The Good Liar."
Reggie "The Real Critic Ponder" talks about the 55th Chicago International Film Festival - he had the chance to interview actors like Eddie Redmayne and more.
Reggie "The Real Critic" Ponder talks about his coverage of The Chicago International Film Festival, this weeks box office numbers, and the best new Halloween films this season.
Vocalo's senior film correspondent, Reggie "the reel critic" Ponder joined Jill Hopkins on the Morning AMp to discuss two new movies - Goldfinch and Hustlers, the latest heist film that features appearances from Cardi B and Lizzo.
Reggie Ponder stopped by the AMp to give Jill Hopkins an overview on the summer 2019 box office numbers, chat about the second installment of the wildly successful horror movie "It," and preview what movies are to come this fall.
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder is Vocalo’s senior film correspondent, and this week he is in studio to talk Box Office numbers (yes, Lion King is crushing it), review Quentin Tarantino's latest film Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, as well as Fast & Furious spinoff Hobbs & Shaw + preview the biopic, Brian Banks. Reggie spoke to the film's namesake about his life story, his wrongful accusation and his thoughts on the criminal justice system in the US. Listen in.
Hear Reggie Ponder's recap on the summer box office numbers so far, all of the sequels happening this season, and the new Toni Morrison documentary, "Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am."
This week, Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder joins Jill Hopkins on The Morning AMp to talk about this week's box office number, and summer movies such as Aladdin, Toy Story 4, and Yesterday. Reggie and Jill also dive into the importance of diversity in Hollywood and give recommendations on how to educate oneself on that topic.
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This week, Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder joins Jill Hopkins on The Morning AMp to talk about this week's box office number, and the only movie that matters a the moment, Avengers: Endgame. They go deep into their thoughts on the movie, so be warned as this review contains SPOLIERS!
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Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder joined us on the phone to talk about the big box office reveals and what to watch this weekend! Ponder reviewed the much anticipated Avengers: End Game, Long Shot, and weighed in on the death of one of his movie heroes. Listen to the full segment and tune in every Friday at 9 am!
Vocalo's Sr. film correspondent Reggie, The Reel Critic joins us every Friday to talk Box Office numbers and review the latest movies hitting the screens. At the end of every month, Matt Fagerholm joins him for a discussion of the biggest Blockbusters and the most noteworthy Art House film releases.
This week, in true Avengers fashion, Matt and Reggie joined forces to talk about the latest mega Blockbuster that's taking the world by storm, well in revenue at least. It's the "Avengers: Endgame," but don't worry, there are no spoilers!!! We promise!!! Reggie and Matt won't reveal whether the latest banding of superheros will finally succeed in defeating Thanos but they will tell you that this film delves deeper into the characters and their relationships to one another, and goes beyond the constant barrage of flashy action. Despite Marvel's previously spotty record of mashing superheroes into one universe, this movie stands apart from the rest and does deliver on all fronts - a well written and executed story line, a character development and, of course, some stunning action scenes. It's a movie worth seeing even if you're just a mild Marvel fan. Find out more from our discussion with Reggie and Matt.
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Reggie the Reel Critic is our favorite movie critic with a slight fear of horror movies. This week Reggie gives us his positive opinion on Breakthrough, his anticipation for Avengers: Endgame and how his past predictions played out at the box office this week. Tune in to hear Reggie's advice on how to catch up with all things Marvel and what to watch this Easter weekend!
Our favorite movie critic Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder came in today to talk about the new releases from the week. Everything from "Dumbo" to "Little" had Reggie impressed but listen in to hear commentary on why he's not seeing "Pet Sematary" and his lack of surprise at the "Us" box office drop. Reggie is live on Vocalo every Friday at 9 am!
Vocalo's senior movie critic Reggie Ponder joined us in the studio to talk about his weekly run-down on box office numbers and personal favorites. This week, Reggie saw Jordan Peele's much anticipated movie "Us", a horror film about demonic dopplegangers and a family vacation gone wrong. Listen to the interview to hear Reggie's rating and analysis of the film along with commentary on other box office favorites!
On this week's Critic for a Minute, Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder and Jill Hopkins talk about Captain Marvel--a movie that is dominating the box office, and the first female lead Marvel outing.
Reggie also reviews the new teen-romance movie "Five Feet Apart," which stars Cole Sprouse and Haley Lu Richardson as teenagers with cystic fibrosis.
The second trailer for Avengers: Endgame dropped, get ready for speculations to start flying.
Listen to The Morning AMp every weekday from 8 to 10 am on Vocalo.org/player and 91.1 FM
On The Morning AMp with Jill Hopkins, Reggie "The Reel Critic" brings this week's Box Office wins, Steven Spielberg's Netflix feud, and tells us if Captain Marvel is worth a watch.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder is Vocalo’s Senior Film Correspondent and is in studio this week to talk about which movies were winners at last weekend’s Oscar Award Show. Matt Fagerholm was a correspondent in the Oscar press room and joins Reggie to share his experience. Together, the two discuss the wins and losses of the night including favorite and funny moments from the Academy Awards.
This weeks Critic for a Minute Friday features regular correspondent Reggie "The Reel Critic" and special guest Seven Gunn to talk with host Jill Hopkins and guest co-host Mike Mcgee about the upcoming Oscars, who they think will win, and the everything you need to know about the broadcast drama.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder is Vocalo’s senior film correspondent and is in studio this week to discuss which movies were winners at last weekend’s box office, a preview of "Alita: Battle Angel," "Breakthrough," and "Frozen 2" movies.
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder joins Special Guest co-host Curtis Shaw Flagg and Jill Hopkins in studio this week to discuss which movies were winners at last weekend’s box office, review What Men Want, and all the happenings around awards season.
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Vocalo's Senior Film Critic Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder joined Jill on The Morning AMp to talk about what movies have been bringing in the big bucks at the box office this past week. Reggie gives his opinions on the new thriller Arctic and says he has no shame over how excited he is to see The Lego Movie 2. Jill and Reggie also compare thoughts on Chadwick Boseman's moving speech.
Reggie joins Jill every Friday at 9:40 a.m. on Vocalo // 91.1 FM
This week Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder and Matt Fagerholm (founder of IndieOutlook.com and an editor of Roger Ebert.com) joined Jill Hopkins and Guest Co-host Daniel Kisslinger on The Morning AMp to talk box office numbers, Oscar nominations and snubs, and why the Spirit Awards are a must see award show this year.
This week Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder and special guest film critic Seven joined Jill Hopkins on The Morning AMp to talk Box Office numbers as well as new releases including Jordan Peele's upcoming horror movie "Us," Kevin Hart's comedy "The Upside," and Barry Jenkins's adaptation of James Baldwin's "If Beale Street Could Talk."
Matt Fagerholm and Reggie Ponder joined Jill Hopkins and special co-host Ernest Wilkins on The Morning AMp to provide an update on the latest box office numbers and to discuss the nominations and snubs for the Golden Globes!
Matt Fagerholm sits in with Jill in the studio to discuss the new Widows movie, Greenbook Movie, and provides a tribute to the late Stan Lee, while Reggie Ponder fills us in on the latest box office numbers, and provides one of the highest film reviews of the year from him for Widows, and much more!
Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder joined Jill Hopkins on The Morning AMp to talk Box Office numbers, review this year's Grinch movie and share a snippet of his interview with the makers of America To Me docuseries that takes a look at an academic year at suburban Chicago's Oak Park and River Forest High School.
On this week's edition of Critic for a Minute Friday, Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder is joined by Matt Fagerholm and special guest Gabe Mendoza to discus what is trending at the box office this week, their thoughts on the Queen Biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody", and more!
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder is Vocalo’s Senior Film Correspondent and is in studio this week to discuss which movies were winners at last weekend’s box office. Matt Fagerholm is the founder of IndieOutlook.com, and an editor of RogerEbert.com.
Together, Matt and Reggie are getting spooky, as we talk about the horror films you can take in this Halloween week.
Vocalo's Senior Film Critic Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder talked to Jesse and Jill on The Morning AMp about what movies have been bringing in the big bucks the the box office this past week. He also details some information on the Chicago International Film Fest, and talks about some movies he is looking forward to seeing.
Vocalo's Senior Film Critic, Reggie The Reel Critic, joined Jill Hopkins in studio to discuss the highs and lows of the movies: "A Star is Born" (ft. Bradley Cooper and Lada Gaga) and Marvel's latest: Venom (ft. Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams).
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder is Vocalo’s senior film correspondent and joined us this week with his review of Kevin Hart's "Night School" as well as preview of this year's Chicago International Film Festival.
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Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder and Matt Fagerholm joined Jill Hopkins on The Morning AMp to discuss Box Office numbers and new and upcoming releases including Fahrenheit 11/9, A Star Is Born with Lady Gaga, Disney's Mary Poppins sequel (that's a weird phrase), Predator sequel, and the 70mm film festival at Chicago's Music Box Theatre.
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder is Vocalo’s senior film correspondent and joins us every Friday to discuss which movies were the winners at last weekend’s Box Office.
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