Dog Stars: Bark, Bite, and the Fight to Stay Human
THE REEL REPORT
The Dog Stars has bark and bite. Bark: presents two different approaches to the world. Bite: highlights the reality of how those approaches impact the lives fighting to stay in it.
Insidious: Out of the Further — Keeping the Demons Out, Not Enough to Get You In
THE REEL REPORT
This is a solid film in the franchise but beyond keeping the demons out, there is not enough to keep me wanting to get in – to the theater that is.
Is The End of Oak Street a Real Horror?
THE REEL REPORT
The fight for survival is enough to keep your attention but something was missing to have me fully identify with this family making the end of this street ominous but somewhat detached from our overall survival.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
The Reel Report
Spider-Man: Brand New Day introduces some new characters, some new challenges, and some new relationships that might not save the day, but make future days worth preserving – which is another way of saying, this film, like many of the ones in the MCU is a both an intimate look inside Spider-man and a vehicle for marvel’s next installment.
The Odyssey is Far From a Vacation
The Odyssey is more than one man’s struggle to get home—it’s an examination of fate, sacrifice, and the choices that define us long before we take our first steps. Check out my full review to see if this epic journey is worth taking:
Is Moana All The Way Live?
This real person remake does enough to create a solid movie experience but falls short of the original animation – Live yet a bit less animated. Check out my full review to see if this is worth the journey.
Why ‘He Got Game’ Is More Relevant Today Than When It Was Made
Anyone who knows me knows that when you mix basketball and film, you’re speaking my absolute love language. Bringing those two worlds together is just plain delicious.
That’s why I am incredibly hyped for the second episode of HOOPS ON FILM. I sat down with my guys Uriah Young, Ben Franczuszki, and Warren Shaw—and let me tell you, working with this crew is an absolute blast.
For this episode, we tackle Spike Lee’s He Got Game. Decades before the modern NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) explosion and player exploitation systems dominated sports headlines, Spike predicted it all. We break down Denzel Washington’s deeply layered performance, Ray Allen’s raw portrayal of a young athlete caught in systemic traps, and the rich symbolism that turns a basketball game into a metaphor for family, fame, and forgiveness. It’s a mirror to society that is more relevant today than when it was made. Check out the episode below!
Not Exactly the “Man In The Mirror” but Enough for Fans to Understand Why Michael Jackson Declared “Leave Me Alone”
If you are a Michael Jackson fan, this film gives you a enough of his music that you remember the time when he was the greatest musical icon on earth.
Reggie Ponder - The Reel Critic 