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 Reviews ‘Fast X’
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder reviews the next installment of the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise, ‘Fast X.’ Dom Toretto, played by Vin Diesel, and his family find themselves traveling the world to st…
00:02:55 |
Fri 19 May 2023
The Reel Critic Speaks With The Stars Of ‘About My Father’
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder spoke with the cast of ‘About My Father’ at the Chicago premiere of the film. Director Laura Terruso brings to life the true story of Sebastian Maniscalco and his fath…
00:02:47 |
Fri 12 May 2023
The Reel Critic: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’
The highly-anticipated third and final ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ film is out today, wrapping up the series with high action and a classic soundtrack. Once again, Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) — AKA Star …
00:03:09 |
Fri 05 May 2023
“The Reel Critic” Reviews ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’
“The Reel Critic” takes a trip to Neverland this week as he reviews David Lowery’s new adaptation of a Disney classic in ‘Peter Pan & Wendy.’ The film stars Yara Shahidi as Tinker Bell, Jude Law as C…
00:03:06 |
Fri 28 Apr 2023
Reggie Ponder Discusses CineYouth Festival With Program Director Celeste Wong
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder sat down with CineYouth Festival program manager Celeste Wong to discuss the festival’s 18th iteration. Presented by the Chicago International Film Festival, this year…
00:06:00 |
Fri 21 Apr 2023
The Reel Critic Reviews ‘Beau Is Afraid’
From the writer and director of 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' Ari Aster and led by multi-Academy Award-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix comes this new-era horror comedy 'Beau Is Afraid.' Hear Reggie “The…
00:02:48 |
Fri 21 Apr 2023
The Reel Critic Reviews ‘Air: Courting A Legend’
This week on “The Reel Critic,” resident film critic Reggie Ponder discusses ‘Air: Courting A Legend,’ the new film detailing Sonny Vaccaro and Nike’s 1984 pursuit of NBA rookie Michael Jordan for a …
00:03:01 |
Fri 14 Apr 2023
The Reel Critic Reviews ‘A Thousand and One’
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder is back with a review for new film ‘A Thousand and One.’ Director A.V. Rockwell dives into the life of recently incarcerated Inez, played by Teyana Taylor, as she trie…
00:02:51 |
Fri 07 Apr 2023
Reggie Ponder Sits Down With The Co-Executive Producer Of 'AfroPoP' 15
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder got the chance to sit down with the co-executive producer for ‘AfroPoP’ season 15, a series of short films highlighting the history and culture aspects of the African …
00:06:41 |
Fri 31 Mar 2023
Reggie Ponder Talks With Creator And Cast Of Film ‘Spinning Gold’
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder got the chance to virtually speak with the creator and stars of ‘Spinning Gold,’ a new film about Casablanca Records and their eternal impact on the American music ind…
00:04:14 |
Fri 24 Mar 2023
The Reel Critic Reviews ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’
This week, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder reviews ‘John Wick: Chapter 4.’ The newest installment of the ‘John Wick’ franchise continues to deliver big action sequences and an all-star cast. In the f…
00:02:57 |
Fri 17 Mar 2023
The Reel Critic Reviews 'Champions'
This week on “The Reel Critic,” resident film critic Reggie Ponder reviews ‘Champions,’ starring Woody Harrelson, Kaitlin Olson and Ernie Hudson. The film follows Marcus (Woody Harrelson), a former m…
00:02:41 |
Fri 10 Mar 2023
The Reel Critic Casts His Votes For The Academy Awards
The Academy Awards are coming up — and Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder is here to break down some of his picks! Hear what films, actresses, actors and directors Reggie thinks should take home the gol…
00:02:52 |
Fri 03 Mar 2023
The Reel Critic Reviews Michael B. Jordan's Directorial Debut, 'Creed III'
This week, Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder breaks down the third installment in the 'Creed' series, this time with Michael B. Jordan both starring in and directing the film. In ‘Creed III,’ protagoni…
00:03:01 |
Fri 24 Feb 2023
"The Reel Critic" reviews 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.’
This week, Reggie Ponder covers the first installment of Marvel's Phase Five with the film ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.’ The film introduces a new villain and threat to the Marvel Cinematic Un…
00:03:01 |
Fri 17 Feb 2023
The Reel Critic Reviews ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’
This week Reggie “The Reel Critic” reviews the latest installment in the ‘Magic Mike’ franchise: ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance.’ Salma Hayek and Channing Tatum star in this international film, exclusively…
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Fri 10 Feb 2023
The Reel Critic Reviews '80 For Brady'
This week, Reggie Ponder reviews ‘80 for Brady,’ the new Tom Brady centered comedy starring Jane Fonda, Sally Field, Rita Moreno, Lily Tomlin, and the newly-(again) retired Tom Brady also making an a…
00:02:54 |
Fri 03 Feb 2023
Reggie Ponder Reviews New Film 'You People'
This week, Reggie Ponder reviews ‘You People,’ the new interracial rom-com starring Jonah Hill, Lauren London, Eddie Murphy, Nia Long, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, David Duchovny and more. Led by Hill and Lo…
00:02:39 |
Fri 27 Jan 2023
The Reel Critic Reviews 'A Man Called Otto'
“The Reel Critic” is back, and this week reviews Oscar Award-winning actor Tom Hanks’ new film, ‘A Man Called Otto.’ Director Marc Forster shares an intimate story about Otto Anderson, played by Hank…
00:02:58 |
Fri 20 Jan 2023
Reggie Ponder Reviews 'House Party'
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder reviews ‘House Party,’ the 2023 remix of the 1990 classic. ‘House Party’ finds best friends Damon and Kevin, who are cleaning houses to make ends meet and are in need …
00:03:00 |
Fri 13 Jan 2023
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