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.

🎧 Stream now and let us know your favourite Jake G moment.

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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!

📲 Follow us everywhere: @ReelTalkPodcast

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Hollywood’s reboot obsession is real, and we’ve got thoughts. Join Sander and Nason as we break down May’s hottest new movie releases and debate whether remakes are ruining cinema—or if they’re just misunderstood. From Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning to The Bodyguard remake rumours, we’re covering it all.

🎤 What’s the one movie that should NEVER be remade? Hit us up on Instagram @ReelTalkPodcast!

In this episode of Reel Talk, Sander and Nason break down the unstoppable streak of Ryan Coogler and dive into his upcoming film Sinners, starring Michael B. Jordan as twin brothers in the Deep South. From Coogler’s flawless filmography to a full roundup of modern directors who simply don’t miss — Villeneuve, Gerwig, Peele, and more — we’re spotlighting the voices shaping cinema today.

🔥 Who’s on your “no-miss” list? 🎥 Let’s talk legacy, consistency, and what it means to be a visionary in 2025.

Is AI the future of filmmaking — or the end of it as we know it?

In this week’s Reel Talk, Sander and Nason unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping every part of the movie industry. From de-aging actors and voice cloning to AI-written screenplays and fully generated trailers, we explore the good, the bad, and the terrifying.

Plus, we each pitch an original movie idea generated with AI — and let YOU decide the winner.

🎥 Would you watch a film made entirely by AI? 🎤 Should an algorithm win an Oscar?

Listen in and let’s get into it.

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We got early access. We saw it in IMAX. And Warfare shook us to our core.

In Episode 19 of Reel Talk, Sander and Nason break down the brutal, boots-on-the-ground intensity of Warfare, a real-time war drama that embeds viewers with a Navy SEAL platoon on a surveillance mission gone violently wrong.

Shot with raw realism and based on true memories, Warfare isn’t just a movie—it’s an experience. We’re talking brotherhood, blood, and battle in its most visceral form.

🎖️ Did Warfare earn its place among modern war classics? 💥 How did the IMAX screening elevate every firefight and silence? 🎧 What moments left us completely speechless?

From its A24 roots to the controversy around its camo, we cover it all. Hit play and join us for a deep dive into one of 2025’s most intense films.

📽️ Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more. #WarfareMovie #ReelTalkPodcast #IMAXExperience #A24 #ModernWarCinema #Episode19

What do you get when Nason and Sander hit the city on a rainy day with nothing but time and a love for cinema? Four movies back-to-back, endless popcorn, and some wildly different opinions.

In this week’s episode of Reel Talk, we break down all four films we saw in one marathon movie day: The Death of a Unicorn, Black Bag, The Woman in the Yard, and Mickey 17. Which movie blew us away? Which one fell flat? And how did we even survive this much screen time in one go?

🎟️ Tune in for our hot takes, ratings, theatre snacks, and film fatigue.