Reel Movie Lovers & Reel Talk

Reel Movie Lovers Episode 32: Disney gets sued, Colman Domingo's film makes history, and the upcoming TikTok ban impact

On this week's episode, Lisa discusses Disney getting sued for stealing Moana, Colman Domingo's film is making history, the impact of the upcoming TikTok ban and more! Reel Movie Lovers is a podcast about REEL Filmmakers having REEL discussions about REEL life! Topics include TV, movies, tech and current events.
MOVIES & TV
Anora
MOVIE INFO & NEWS
https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/01/14/why-is-disney-being-sued-for-billions-over-moana-2
https://movieweb.com/colman-domingos-sing-sing-a24-first-film-released-theaters-prisons/
https://screenrant.com/naked-gun-reboot-updates/
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CURRENT EVENTS
https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/14/food/starbucks-restroom-policy/index.html
TECH NEWS
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/01/14/lawmakers-urge-biden-scotus-extend-tiktok-ban-deadline/77689074007/
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Hot Take Tuesday LIVE RECAP: Anora

Hot Take Tuesday LIVE is a weekly show where I check out a movie, drop a hot take about it on Tuesday (hence the name, hahaha) and go LIVE the next day with a special guest to discuss it on Instagram. There are always SPOILERS so prepare accordingly! If you'd like to be a guest on the show, hit me up on any of my socials and let's get you on the schedule! 
This week we're breaking down the 2024 romantic comedy drama, "Anora," starring Mikey Madison. The movie follows a young escort from Brooklyn who marries the son of a Russian oligarch within a week of meeting each other.
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Reel Movie Lovers Episode 31: Oscars' 2025 eliminations, Armie Hammer is NOT Batman and Meta is done fact-checking

In this week's episode, Lisa discusses the films being eliminated for Oscar nominations, Armie Hammer has a new role that's NOT Batman, Meta is letting loose the fact-checking, and more! Reel Movie Lovers is a podcast about REEL Filmmakers having REEL discussions about REEL life! Topics include TV, movies, tech and current events.
MOVIES & TV
Arcane Season 1
Squid Games Season 2
Squid Games Challenge
Gremlins 
Gremlins 2
MOVIE INFO & NEWS
https://movieweb.com/the-oscars-disqualified-over-100-films-for-best-picture-this-year/
https://www.thewrap.com/oscar-qualifying-films-2025-not-eligible-best-picture/
https://screenrant.com/the-dark-knight-movie-armie-hammer-cast/
https://www.slashfilm.com/1754942/armie-hammer-hollywood-comeback-uwe-boll-the-dark-knight/
https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/1901786-holes-television-show-disney-pilot-logline
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CURRENT EVENTS
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom/cfpb-finalizes-rule-to-remove-medical-bills-from-credit-reports/
TECH NEWS
https://www.wired.com/story/metas-fact-checking-partners-blindsided/
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Hot Take Tuesday LIVE RECAP: Carry-On

Hot Take Tuesday LIVE is a weekly show where I check out a movie, drop a hot take about it on Tuesday (hence the name, hahaha) and go LIVE the next day with a special guest to discuss it on Instagram. There are always SPOILERS so prepare accordingly! If you'd like to be a guest on the show, hit me up on any of my socials and let's get you on the schedule! 
This week we're breaking down the 2024 Netflix action movie, "Carry-On," starring Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman. The movie follows a young TSA agent who is being blackmailed by a mysterious traveler looking to get a dangerous package through security and onto a Christmas Eve flight. 
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Reel Movie Lovers Episode 30: Cameron Diaz is back, a Luigi Mangione documentary is happening and hackers target plates

Lisa discusses Cameron Diaz's return to acting, the Luigi Mangione documentary that's in the works, how hackers are targeting license plates and more! Reel Movie Lovers is a podcast about REEL Filmmakers having REEL discussions about REEL life! Topics include TV, movies, tech and current events.
MOVIES & TV
The Castle
MOVIE INFO & NEWS
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/box-office-kraven-the-hunter-opening-weekend-https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/cameron-diaz-on-her-return-to-acting-no-more-romcoms-only-momcoms/
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/luigi-mangione-documentary-unitedhealthcare-1236250260/
https://collider.com/spider-man-beyond-the-spider-verse-release-update-2026/
https://movieweb.com/jamie-lee-curtis-rumored-for-lead-role-in-murder-she-wrote/
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CURRENT EVENTS
https://slate.com/life/2024/12/four-day-week-school-attendance-absence.html
TECH NEWS
https://www.wired.com/story/digital-license-plate-jailbreak-hack/
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Reel Movie Lovers Ep 29: Mufasa prequel gets rave reviews, Insurance companies are out of control and tesla gets sued

Lisa discusses the positive responses to the Mufasa prequel, Insurance companies are getting greedy, Tesla is getting sued and more! Reel Movie Lovers is a podcast about REEL Filmmakers having REEL discussions about REEL life! Topics include TV, movies, tech and current events.
MOVIES & TV
Last Christmas
MOVIE INFO & NEWS
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/box-office-kraven-the-hunter-opening-weekend-projection-1236243923/
https://movieweb.com/final-destination-6-sets-2025-release-date/
https://screenrant.com/mufasa-lion-king-movie-first-reactions/
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/mufasa-the-lion-king-first-reactions-disney-1236244006/
https://screenrant.com/american-psycho-remake-austin-butler-patrick-bateman-casting-confirmed/
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CURRENT EVENTS
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/12/business/us-health-care-insurance-frustrations/index.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/epipen-price-hike-controversy-mylan-ceo-heather-bresch-speaks-out/
TECH NEWS
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/09/tesla-accused-of-fraudulent-misrepresentation-of-autopilot-in-crash-.html
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Reel Movie Lovers Ep 28: Scream 7 casting news, Silicon Valley is panicking, and AI gets violent

Lisa discusses the latest casting news for Scream 7, Silicon Valley is panicking over Australia's proposed ban, AI is getting violent and more! Reel Movie Lovers is a podcast about REEL Filmmakers having REEL discussions about REEL life! Topics include TV, movies, tech and current events.
MOVIES & TV
The Watchers
Mad Max: Fury Road
MOVIE INFO & NEWS
https://movieweb.com/scream-7-adds-ghostbusters-madame-web-star-celeste-o-connor/
https://screenrant.com/eli-roth-low-budget-horror-blockbusters-filmmaking-comparison/
https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/eli-roth-compares-nudity-thanksgiving-terrifier-3-interview-1235071484/
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/regal-cinemas-refinances-debt-1236233988/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/martin-starr-maika-monroe-hand-that-rocks-the-cradle-remake-1236076007/
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CURRENT EVENTS
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/dec/02/australia-social-media-children-ban
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/nov/28/australia-passes-world-first-law-banning-under-16s-from-social-media-despite-safety-concerns
TECH NEWS
https://www.wired.com/story/researchers-llm-ai-robot-violence/
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Reel Movie Lovers Ep 27: Denzel is ready for more Equalizer, Spirit is in trouble, and AI gets sued

While Fahad is taking a hiatus, host Lisa holds it down solo and discusses how Denzel is ready for a fourth and fifth sequel to Equalizer, Spirit airlines is in trouble, how an AI tool is coming under fire in a discrimination suit and more! Reel Movie Lovers is a podcast about REEL Filmmakers having REEL discussions about REEL life! Topics include TV, movies, tech and current events.
MOVIES & TV
Blink Twice
Wild Robot
From
MOVIE INFO & NEWS
https://screenrant.com/alex-cross-aldis-hodge-not-watch-morgan-freeman-tyler-perry-movies-explained/
https://screenrant.com/the-trip-remake-timothy-olyphant-segel-weaving-lewis-cast/
https://collider.com/ready-or-not-netflix-top-10/
https://screenrant.com/equalizer-4-movie-sequels-future-denzel-washington-confirmed/
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CURRENT EVENTS
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/spirit-airlines-bankruptcy-what-it-means-for-you/
TECH NEWS
https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/20/24297692/ai-landlord-tool-saferent-low-income-tenants-discrimination-settlement
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Reel Movie Lovers Ep 26: Terrifier 3 shakes up theaters, Drones are done, and AI Bots want your face

Hosts Fahad and Lisa discuss how Terrifier 3 is ignoring the movie ratings system, US is ready to bid drones goodbye, AI Bots are being created using people's likeness and more! Reel Movie Lovers is a podcast about REEL Filmmakers having REEL discussions about REEL life! Topics include TV, movies, tech and current events.
MOVIES & TV
My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding
The Circle (2017)
Broad City
From
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
MOVIE INFO & NEWS
https://screenrant.com/the-running-man-remake-lee-pace-villain-cast-update-stephen-king/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/terrifier-3-movie-ratings-system-1236032011/
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What's one of the greatest death scenes in a horror film?
CURRENT EVENTS
https://uavcoach.com/dji-ban/
https://www.commercialuavnews.com/us-house-approves-dji-drone-ban-bill
TECH NEWS
https://www.wired.com/story/characterai-has-a-non-consensual-bot-problem/
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Reel Movie Lovers Ep 25: Hugh Grant rejects Big Hollywood, US bans Navient and smart house locks

Hosts Fahad and Lisa discuss Hugh Grant rejecting roles in major Hollywood films, the US banning Navient from servicing student loans, smart locks for your house with facial recognition and more! Reel Movie Lovers is a podcast about REEL Filmmakers having REEL discussions about REEL life! Topics include TV, movies, tech and current events.
MOVIES & TV
Trap
Rescuers Down Under
Alien Romulus
Trolls
Frequency (2000)
MOVIE INFO & NEWS
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/hugh-grant-turning-down-studio-films-bridget-jones-1235998802/
https://screenrant.com/presence-movie-trailer-teaser/
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What's a movie that had a perfect ending but was ruined by an unnecessary sequel?
CURRENT EVENTS
https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/12/politics/navient-lawsuit-student-loans/index.html
TECH NEWS
https://www.wired.com/review/lockly-visage/
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