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: Will Smith and Director Antoine Fuqua Discuss Freedom and ‘Emancipation’
As part of a roundtable discussion with the African-American Film Critics Association, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder got to virtually sit down with director Antoine Fuqua and Oscar-nominated actor …
00:02:57 |
Fri 06 Jan 2023
The Reel Critic Reviews ‘Emancipation’
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder reviews ‘Emancipation,’ a film by Antoine Fuqua following the life of Peter Smith, played by Will Smith, an enslaved man fighting his way to freedom. Inspired by a tru…
00:03:10 |
Wed 04 Jan 2023
The Reel Critic Reviews ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’
This week on The Reel Critic — host Reggie Ponder reviews ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody,’ which tells the story of one of the greatest voices of all time: Whitney Houston. The film details the ins and…
00:03:13 |
Tue 27 Dec 2022
The Reel Critic Reviews ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’
This week Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder brings listeners his thoughts on the highly-anticipated sequel to ‘Avatar’ (2009) — ‘Avatar: The Way of Water.’ After 13 years of production, the sequel foll…
00:02:49 |
Fri 16 Dec 2022
The Reel Critic Breaks Down ‘Nanny’ with Star Anna Diop
Back in October, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder sat down with actress Anna Diop to discuss her new film 'Nanny' at the Chicago International Film Festival. In this week's episode, “The Reel Critic” …
00:04:11 |
Fri 02 Dec 2022
The Reel Critic reviews 'The Inspection'
Reggie Ponder reviews The Inspection, based on director Elegance Bratton's real-life transformation from a gay, homeless young man into a Marine. He also spoke with director Elegance Bratton about wo…
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Fri 18 Nov 2022
The Reel Critic Reviews ‘Black Panther' sequel, 'Wakanda Forever’
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder is back with a review for the greatly-anticipated Marvel film ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.’ After the passing of Chadwick Boseman, director Ryan Coogler brought th…
00:03:33 |
Fri 11 Nov 2022
The Reel Critic at CIFF 2022: Interviews Teaser
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder is back after taking on the 58th annual Chicago International Film Festival — and got the chance to chat with directors, actors, actresses and more from some of the fe…
00:04:53 |
Mon 24 Oct 2022
The Reel Critic's CIFF Mini Reviews
The Chicago International Film Festival is underway, and Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder has a few favorites to recommend. Check out Reggie’s mini reviews of new films ‘Tár,’ ‘Raymond & Ray,’ ‘Causew…
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Tue 18 Oct 2022
The Reel Critic: What To Expect At The Chicago International Film Festival
It’s that time of year again – the 58th annual Chicago International Film Festival starts Oct. 12! From major studio releases to independent short films, CIFF has something for everyone. This week, …
00:03:03 |
Fri 07 Oct 2022
Reggie Ponder's Picks From This Year's Toronto International Film Festival
Resident film critic Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder attended TIFF, the Toronto International Film Festival, for the first time this year — and he returned with some favorites: 'Sidney,' directed by …
00:03:18 |
Mon 26 Sep 2022
Reggie Ponder Reviews 'The Woman King'
This week on “The Reel Critic,” Reggie Ponder reviews the new historical action film 'The Woman King,' which takes the world by storm with its recreation of the Agojie warriors and 19th century Afric…
00:03:34 |
Fri 16 Sep 2022
‘Aftershock’ Sheds Light On The Maternal Health Crisis And The Need For Change
While attending Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, Reggie Ponder spoke with co-directors Tonya Lewis Lee and Paula Eiselt of documentary ‘Aftershock,’ as well as some of the activists …
00:03:40 |
Mon 12 Sep 2022
Reggie Ponder Chats with Dir. Kasi Lemmons for the 25th Anniversary of Her Film ‘Eve’s Bayou’
‘Eve’s Bayou’ (1997), directed by Kasi Lemmons, celebrated its 25th anniversary this year at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival. While attending the festival, Reggie “The Reel Criti…
00:03:37 |
Fri 02 Sep 2022
Reggie Ponder Reviews 'Breaking'
Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder reviews bank hostage drama 'Breaking,' starring John Boyega, Michael K. Williams and Nicole Beharie. 'Breaking' was released August 26 and is in theaters now. "The Ree…
00:03:15 |
Fri 26 Aug 2022
Reggie Ponder Reviews 'Beast'
Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder reviews action-packed thriller 'Beast,' starring Idris Elba as a father trying to protect his two daughters, played by Leah Jeffries and Iyana Halley, from a rogue lio…
00:03:31 |
Fri 19 Aug 2022
Reggie Ponder at Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival 20th Anniversary
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder got the chance to attend Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival on its 20th year of celebrating Black arts and culture in film. He brings listeners the highl…
00:03:36 |
Fri 12 Aug 2022
Reggie Ponder Reviews 'Bullet Train'
Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder reviews new colorful blockbuster action film 'Bullet Train,' directed by David Leitch and starring Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bad Bunny, Logan Le…
00:03:28 |
Mon 08 Aug 2022
Reggie Ponder Reviews Jordan Peele's 'Nope'
Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder reviews 'Nope,' the newest horror film from director Jordan Peele starring Keke Palmer, Daniel Kaluuya, Steven Yeun and Barbie Ferreira. 'Nope' is in theaters now. "Th…
00:03:24 |
Tue 02 Aug 2022
Reggie Ponder's Sidney Poitier Retrospective
Reggie "The Reel Critic" Ponder shares his thoughts on the life and legacy of Sidney Poitier following his Jan. 6 passing. Poitier was 94 years old. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie…
00:05:24 |
Fri 07 Jan 2022
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