From cult classics to blockbuster villains, Jake Gyllenhaal has quietly built one of the most flawless acting careers in Hollywood. In this episode of Reel Talk, we break down Gyllenhaal’s rise from Donnie Darko to Nightcrawler, Prisoners, Zodiac, Road House and beyond — analysing how he brings intensity, weirdness, and unmatched range to every role.

We rank our top 5 performances, talk Oscar snubs, dive into his boldest choices, and pitch what he should do next. Whether you're a longtime fan or just discovered him as Mysterio, this episode is your full Gyllenhaal starter pack.

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Buckle up – May was a wild month at the movies. From Lilo & Stitch smashing records to Mission: Impossible still doing the impossible, we break down who dominated the box office globally 🌍🎟️

We also get into: 🔥 Our official-ish tease of the Reel Talk Film Festival coming this September 👀 🥙 Our tasty Osmow's collab (yes, shawarma makes everything better) 🏎️ That F1 teaser drop – and why it’s got us all hyped 🎬 Some wild marketing moves from horror films to Bollywood twists

Hit that like, drop a comment, and tag a friend who still hasn’t seen Final Reckoning in theatres.

🎧 Also streaming now on Spotify + Apple. 🎟️ September. The Reel Talk Film Fest is coming.

Summer 2025 is chaos at the box office, and we’re here to settle every debate! Is Tom Cruise’s final mission in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning the best action movie of the year—or is it time for Ethan Hunt to retire? Did The Weeknd just redefine the musician-to-actor pipeline in Hurry Up Tomorrow, or is it the biggest vanity project of 2025?

PLUS: We’re going all in on the most controversial hot takes—Best or Worst Movie Snacks, Remakes that should’ve NEVER happened (Looking at you, Lion King 2019), Casting Disasters, and the Movie Endings that left us screaming at the screen.

🎤 Drop YOUR hot takes in the comments! What’s a movie you pretend to love but secretly hate? Be brave. We’ll read the best ones next week!

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