The Reel Critic
A breakdown of box office numbers and "reel talk" on the latest movies with Reggie Ponder.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 7 minutes
- Episodes
- 211
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
The Reel Critic: ‘Back to Black’ Champions Winehouse’s Music
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 t…
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Fri 17 May 2024
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Brings Forth A New Reign
‘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,…
00:03:06 |
Mon 13 May 2024
‘The Fall Guy’ Falls A Bit Short
‘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), followi…
00:03:43 |
Mon 06 May 2024
‘We Grown Now’ Is Rooted In Hope And Resilience
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…
00:03:12 |
Tue 30 Apr 2024
The Reel Critic: ‘Challengers’ Is Bold And Commanding
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 ami…
00:03:55 |
Mon 29 Apr 2024
‘Arcadian’ Dives Into Familial Bonds Amidst Terror
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, …
00:03:18 |
Fri 12 Apr 2024
The Reel Critic: ‘Monkey Man’ Is Cultural, Compelling And Complicated
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 re…
00:03:28 |
Fri 05 Apr 2024
'Shirley': New Biopic Shines A “Well Overdue” Spotlight On Shirley Chisholm
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 president…
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Tue 02 Apr 2024
Godzilla x Kong: Epic Battles In A New Empire
‘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 Kin…
00:02:05 |
Fri 29 Mar 2024
To Actress Christina Jackson, ‘Shirley’ Means Everything
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 Sh…
00:03:31 |
Fri 22 Mar 2024
‘The American Society of Magical Negroes’ Is A Satirical Journey Through Race And Identity
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 throug…
00:03:19 |
Fri 15 Mar 2024
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Behind The Oscars
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…
00:03:06 |
Fri 08 Mar 2024
'Dune: Part Two' Returns To The Desert
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 cri…
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Mon 04 Mar 2024
‘Sacred Soil’ Shines A Light On Historic Piney Woods School
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 ol…
00:03:12 |
Mon 26 Feb 2024
The Reel Critic: “One Love” Transcends Bob Marley’s Music
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. A…
00:03:15 |
Fri 16 Feb 2024
The Reel Critic: “One Love” Transcends Bob Marley’s Music
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. A…
00:03:15 |
Fri 16 Feb 2024
Oscar Nominations And Omissions: "Not Just Barbie"
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 …
00:02:45 |
Fri 09 Feb 2024
Spy Comedy 'Argylle' Blends Reality And Fiction
(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 actua…
00:03:03 |
Fri 02 Feb 2024
Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ Emphasizes the Intersection of Race and Caste
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 fi…
00:02:52 |
Mon 29 Jan 2024
With ‘Origin,' Ava DuVernay Explores Isabel Wilkerson's Pursuit
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 Origin…
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Fri 26 Jan 2024
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