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
Actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph Puts Respect On Her Roles’ Names
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 reside…
00:03:36 |
Fri 19 Jan 2024
The Reel Critic: 'Oppenheimer' Is "Explosive"
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 wil…
00:03:09 |
Fri 12 Jan 2024
The Reel Critic: Behind The Curtain For Film Awards Season
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 …
00:03:30 |
Fri 05 Jan 2024
Part 2: The Women Of 'The Color Purple' On The Big Screen
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 ne…
00:03:18 |
Thu 28 Dec 2023
‘The Color Purple’ Presents The Musical In Full Technicolor
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 lif…
00:03:18 |
Wed 27 Dec 2023
For Archie Madekwe & Alison Oliver, 'Saltburn' Is Brilliantly Indescribable
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 fil…
00:04:17 |
Tue 26 Dec 2023
‘Wonka’ Is A Whimsical Musical Fantasy
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 chocolat…
00:03:13 |
Fri 15 Dec 2023
‘The Color Purple’ Musical Heads To The Big Screen With Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks and Taraji P. Henson
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…
00:04:13 |
Fri 15 Dec 2023
‘Maxine’s Baby’ Explores Tyler Perry’s Identity Down To The Core
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…
00:04:23 |
Mon 11 Dec 2023
‘American Fiction’ Explores Literary Industry And Familial Bonds
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…
00:03:27 |
Fri 08 Dec 2023
Disney's 'Wish' Wants You To Chase Your Dreams
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 …
00:03:04 |
Mon 04 Dec 2023
‘Rustin’ Is Not A Biopic, But Living History
‘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 wa…
00:02:12 |
Fri 01 Dec 2023
'The Ballad Of Songbird & Snakes' Throws Fans Back Into 'The Hunger Games'
‘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 rul…
00:03:18 |
Mon 20 Nov 2023
'Rustin': In Conversation With Colman Domingo & Director George C. Wolfe
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…
00:04:57 |
Fri 17 Nov 2023
‘The Holdovers’ and ‘The Marvels’ Present Tales of Unexpected Alliances and Female Empowerment
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 o…
00:04:04 |
Fri 10 Nov 2023
Raven Jackson Talks Sound Design, Black Love Stories & 'All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt'
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 Mi…
00:02:52 |
Mon 06 Nov 2023
Marissa Jo Cerar Discusses New Series "Black Cake" With The Reel Critic
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.…
00:02:47 |
Fri 03 Nov 2023
The Reel Critic Shares Thoughts On "The Other Black Girl"
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 Ro…
00:03:30 |
Fri 27 Oct 2023
Director Raven Jackson Discusses 'All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt' with The Reel Critic
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 recen…
00:03:34 |
Fri 20 Oct 2023
The Reel Critic: Mini Reviews From The Chicago International Film Fest
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 …
00:03:28 |
Fri 13 Oct 2023
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