We're three generations of moms who have experienced nearly every season of motherhood. We don’t have all the answers, but you can be sure that we’ll always point you to the One who does.
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Welcome to ReelBlend! Join Managing Editor Sean O'Connell (CinemaBlend) and Entertainment Reporters Kevin McCarthy (Fox 5 Washington DC) and Jake Hamilton (Fox 32 News Chicago) as they discuss the latest news, rumors, and movies to hit the big screen. Every week we'll bring you movie reviews, inside looks at the news of the week, stories from the set, and interviews with your favorite filmmakers. Enjoy!
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"The Mysterious Traveler" was a popular and influential American radio drama anthology series that ran on the Mutual Broadcasting System from December 1943 to September 1952. Here's a breakdown of the show: Concept: Each week, listeners were invited to join a "Mysterious Traveler" (primarily voiced by Maurice Tarplin) on a train journey, where he would introduce a dark, mysterious, or suspenseful tale. The stories often had elements of mystery, suspense, crime fiction, horror, and science fi ...
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After six amazing years and 120 episodes, it’s time for us to say goodbye. — With love, Kate, Jamie, and September We’ve spent these years covering it all — raising littles, grandparenting, homeschooling, women’s health, pregnancy loss, discipleship, meal planning, personal care, and finding our true identity in Christ. This podcast has been a jour…
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It's bittersweet, but we are saying goodbye this week and ending the same way we started: breaking down our predictions for this year's Oscars Ceremony. Stick around after for a celebration of all things ReelBlend while we reminisce about many of our most cherished memories on and off the show. Thank you to everyone who has hung out with us for any…
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If our homes aren’t places of peace, where will our children ever learn how to resolve conflict, show empathy, and extend forgiveness? As moms, we see it daily—sibling squabbles, hurt feelings, and the challenge of guiding our kids through disagreements. But raising peacemakers isn’t about avoiding conflict—it’s about stepping into hard moments wit…
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'The Monkey' Review | Stephen King Adaptation Starring Theo James, Tatiana Maslany & Elijah Wood
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1:03:15We’re reviewing “The Monkey,” the new Stephen King adaptation from director Osgood Perkins, and answering your questions in the return of the Mailbag! ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium. ReelBlend on YouTube Be sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBle…
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Talking 'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man' With Showrunner Jeff Trammell
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1:09:40On this week’s show, Sean is joined by Jeff Trammell, the Showrunner and Head Writer of the new Disney+ animated series “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.” Jeff dives right in, discussing his approach to creating a “familiar but different" Spider-Man, already beginning work on Season 3, Colman Domingo as Norman Osborn and more. Stick around af…
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Ep. 118: Parenting The Same But Different: Adapting to Each Child’s Needs
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36:38As moms, we quickly learn that no two children are alike. Their personalities, giftings, and temperaments are uniquely wired by God. But as one person parenting multiple kids, how do we adjust our approach to meet each child’s needs without falling into favoritism, comparison, or frustration? In this episode, we’re exploring the balance of parentin…
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Predicting The Highest-Rated Movies Of The Year | 2025 Fantasy Draft
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1:01:16The time has come for ReelBlend’s annual movie “Fantasy Draft” where we try to outdo each other predicting the highest-rated movies (according to Rotten Tomatoes) set for the 2025 release schedule. Timothée Chalamet may return for another awards race with director Josh Sadie’s “Marty Supreme,” James Gunn is making his DCU debut with “Superman,” Bon…
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Filming 'Bizarre Scenes' With Jack Quaid, Sophie Thatcher & Drew Hancock | 'Companion' Interview
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25:25Jack Quaid, Sophie Thatcher and director Drew Hancock join the show to discuss the making of their new film Companion. Jack Quaid talks about filming some truly bizarre scenes from The Boys to Scream to Companion. We chat about trailers, working with Christopher Nolan on Oppenheimer, Sophie Thatcher seeing Iris' theme in the movie and more. We'll b…
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Ep. 117: Loving Your Kids Without Overparenting Them
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26:50Parenting is a delicate dance of holding on just tight enough while letting go where it matters most. In this week’s episode of the Mom to Mom Podcast, host Kate dives into the heart of this balance—loving our kids deeply without micromanaging their every move. ✨ Are you wondering if you’re holding on too tight—or giving just enough room for them t…
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The Best 'Best Picture' Winner Of The Century (So Far)
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1:01:09With the Academy revealing this year’s Oscar nominees, we decided to look back at the Best Picture Winners from the past 25 years and debate which is the best of the best. From Ridley Scott’s "Gladiator" to Christopher Nolan’s "Oppenheimer," the first quarter of this century has plenty of heavy hitters to consider so join us as we take on our lates…
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Talking 'September 5' With Director Tim Fehlbaum
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1:15:24Today, we welcome the director of one of our favorite films of the year, “September 5.” Tim Fehlbaum walks us through his process on set, recreating the reality of the film’s true story, the brilliance of Steven Spielberg and more. After our interview, we review Leigh Whannell’s latest monster flick, “Wolf Man” and play an IMDB game! ReelBlend Prem…
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Ep. 116: The Slow Fade: Guarding Against Spiritual Drift in Your Home
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22:18Spiritual drift doesn’t happen all at once—it’s the little things, the subtle shifts, the busyness that sneaks in and quietly pulls our hearts, and sometimes our families, away from Christ. In Episode 116 of the Mom to Mom Podcast, September invites us to take a closer look at these small but significant moments and ask the big question: how can we…
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We are back! 2025 is here, and the ReelBlend boys are back together for their first episode of the year. Today, we look ahead to the 2025 movie schedule and pick our the top 5 films we are most excited to see and why. Also, this week, we play our annual game of This or That: Top 10s Edition where we look back at our previous Top 10s and pit them ag…
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Ep. 115: When the World Says ‘Quit,’ Stay the Course
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32:20Ever feel like throwing in the towel? Whether it’s in motherhood, homeschooling, ministry, or just life itself, we’ve all been there. In this episode, we’re getting real about the struggles moms face when the weight feels too heavy. But here’s the truth: God hasn’t called us to this journey alone. ✨ Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss: 1 How to recog…
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'Babygirl' Interview | Director Halina Reijn Talks Nicole Kidman, A24, Film Score & More
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32:35Filmmaker Halina Reijn returns! The writer-director joins us to discuss the making of her new film "Babygirl" starring Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, and Antonio Banderas. She shares how her original A24 hit "Bodies Bodies Bodies" opened doors for her as a filmmaker in America, how Nicole Kidman played an integral role in securing music rights fo…
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Willem Dafoe & Bill Skarsgård Talk Robert Eggers, Dracula | 'Nosferatu' Interview
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34:15Willem Dafoe and Bill Skarsgård join us for an exclusive interview about the making of their film "Nosferatu," directed by Robert Eggers. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium. ReelBlend on YouTube Be sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBlendPodcast) for…
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2024 is coming to a close, which means it’s time for us to look back at another incredible year of movies and rank our 10 favorites. From Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” to Coralie Fargeat’s “The Substance” and Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist,” it has been a banner year. In today’s episode, each host will reveal their personal top 10 favorite fil…
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🌸 Raising Daughters in Today’s Culture 🌸 Our daughters are growing up in a world unlike any we’ve ever known—one where social media and the internet shape much of their daily lives. As moms, we’re on a mission to equip them to walk in faith, pursue purity, and delight in a life that honors God. In this episode, we’re diving into the tough questions…
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'Kraven The Hunter' Interview | Director J.C. Chandor Talks Making An R-Rated Origin Story
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1:17:21Sony's "Kraven The Hunter" is finally hitting theaters this weekend, and director J.C. Chandor joins us to discuss creating an R-rated superhero origin story, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and his passion for the source material. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium. ReelBlend on You…
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Jude Law & Nicholas Hoult Interview | 'The Order,' 'Superman,' 'Road To Perdition' & More
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1:19:14Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult joined the show to discuss the making of their new film "The Order," which is now playing in select theaters. Jude Law shares his tried and true plan for shaking off a character after production, the two gush about each other's filmography and Nicholas Hoult keeps his lips sealed on what to expect from his turn as Lex Lu…
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Director Jon M. Chu Talks 'Wicked' Sequel, Surprise Cameos & More
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35:50Director Jon M. Chu joins us to discuss his hit musical "Wicked," starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. He chats about editing "Wicked: Part Two," the incredible attention to detail in Cynthia Erivo's iconic hat, putting together Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth's surprise cameos, getting feedback from Steven Spielberg, and more. You can see …
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Ep. 113: Modeling Faith: How Your Everyday Actions Impact Your Child's Spiritual Growth
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28:05🌟 Does your walk match your talk? Let’s be real—our kids are always watching. They see how we respond to life’s challenges and joys, and they learn what faith looks like by the way we live it out each day. In today's episode, Jamie opens up about what it means to model faith in the real, messy, and beautiful moments of motherhood. ✨ Join us as we d…
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The Farrelly Brothers Talk 'Dumb And Dumber,' 'There's Something About Mary,' 'Dear Santa'
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33:44The filmmaking duo Peter and Bobby Farrelly are here to discuss the making of their new film Dear Santa starring Jack Black! The comedy legends share stories from the making of their iconic films such as "Dumb and Dumber" and "There's Something About Mary." Peter Farrelly tells us why his Best Picture-winning film Green Book was the easiest film he…
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Giovanni Ribisi Talks 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'Strange Darling' & Working As A Cinematographer
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33:11We are honored to welcome actor Giovanni Ribisi to the show, and he's joining us to discuss his incredible cinematography in "Strange Darling." If you've been listening to the show this year, you know how much we loved '"Strange Darling," one of our favorite movies of the year. This conversation does get into spoilers for "Strange Darling," so be w…
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John David Washington Talks Christopher Nolan, Making 'The Piano Lesson' With His Brother & More
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1:21:04John David Washington returns to geek out about his favorite films, discuss his journey going from the NFL to Hollywood, and share stories from the making of Tenet and his new film "The Piano Lesson," directed by Malcolm Washington. After our interview, stick around for our thoughts on "The Piano Lesson," and our reviews of this week's huge theatri…
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Bringing The 'Dune' Movie Universe To TV | 'Dune: Prophecy' Showrunner Interview
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35:26We are so excited to welcome Alison Schapker, showrunner of HBO's new series "Dune: Prophecy," to the show to discuss bringing the 'Dune' to TV. We chat about some of the season's central mysteries that are beginning to unfold following the premiere episode, capturing the same visual styling of Denis Villeneuve's cinematic universe, putting their o…
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Ep. 112: Loving the Prodigal: Walking in Hope When Your Child Chooses a Different Path
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28:35How do we keep hope alive when our child’s path doesn’t look like the one we envisioned? In this week’s episode, we’re opening our hearts to the struggle of loving unconditionally and holding onto faith—even when our child questions, doubts, or drifts. Here’s what we’re diving into: 💬 How do we balance unconditional love with firm, loving boundarie…
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Robert Zemeckis Talks Tom Hanks And Robin Wright In 'Here'
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1:13:0230 years after “Forest Gump,” Tom Hanks and Robin Wright reunite with filmmaker Robert Zemeckis for “Here.” Last week, we were joined by Tom Hanks to discuss the making of “Here,” and his broader career. This week, director Robert Zemeckis takes a turn on ReelBlend to discuss the same. From the themes of “Here” connecting as far back in his career …
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Ep. 111: Navigating Doubt: How to Respond When Your Child Asks Hard Questions
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27:58As our kids grow, their questions get bigger—about faith, identity, relationships, and even tough issues like loss or why there’s suffering in the world. These questions can catch us off guard, and sometimes, it’s hard to know the “right” answer. In today’s episode, we’re exploring ways to navigate those big questions with sincerity and faith, turn…
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Tom Hanks Talks 'Forrest Gump' Sequel, 'Apollo 13,' 'Here' & More
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1:10:49Tom Hanks returns to the show! Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, and Robert Zemeckis are back together for their new film "Here." He walks us through some of the iconic scores his films have been part of including "Apollo 13's" launch sequence bringing him to tears. He shares the story behind a "Forrest Gump" sequel that never happened and even having doubt…
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Talking Ralph Fiennes In 'Conclave' With Director Edward Berger
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1:20:05Oscar-winning director Edward Berger joins ReelBlend to discuss the making of his new film "Conclave," starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, and Isabella Rossellini. He shares his creative process with core collaborators like his editor, composer, and costume designer, whether or not the Vatican allowed them to shoot on the premises, Francis Ford …
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Ep. 110: Raising Kids in an Age of Cultural Relativism
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26:12In a culture where the lines between right and wrong often seem blurred, our children are being bombarded with messages of “my truth” and cultural relativism. As Christian moms, it can feel overwhelming to teach our kids to stand firm in God’s absolute truth when the world says otherwise. But here’s the good news—we’re not alone in this journey! In…
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Andrew Garfield Talks Spider-Man, Florence Pugh & 'We Live In Time' With Director John Crowley
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1:13:28Andrew Garfield and director John Crowley join the show to discuss the making of their new film "We Live In Time," in which Andrew stars alongside Florence Pugh. They get into their collaborative process, how their own films have affected their real lives, creating space on set for strong performances and more. We couldn't have a Spider-Man on the …
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Robert Englund & Heather Langenkamp Talk 'A Nightmare On Elm Street' 40th Anniversary
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24:18Freddy Krueger and Nancy Thompson themselves, Robert Englund and Heather Langenkamp, join the show to discuss A Nightmare On Elm Street 40 years later. We discuss the amazing work of Wes Craven and how he was as a collaborator, Englund’s ultimate Freddy theory, Nightmare sequels, Drew Barrymore in Scream and more. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi…
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'All In The First Take': Behind The Scenes of 'Joker: Folie À Deux' With Cinematographer
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1:19:58This week, ReelBlend is joined by Oscar-nominated cinematographer Lawrence Sher to discuss his incredible work on "Joker: Folie à Deux," starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. He shares the story of the viral shot from the trailer that they ended up getting on the first try, we go behind the scenes of moments in films from across his career, discu…
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How Documentary Filmmakers Balance Empathy And Story | 'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story'
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25:16Filmmakers Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedguin join ReelBlend to discuss the making of their new documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. ReelBlend Premium Sign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium. ReelBlend on YouTube Be sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBlendPodc…
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Ep. 109: Beyond Control: Embracing the Unexpected in Parenting
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26:21Moms, we’ve all been there—the moments when we want to step in, fix everything, and control every detail of our kids’ lives. But what happens when we can’t? When their paths take unexpected turns, or their choices challenge our expectations? In Episode 109 of the Mom to Mom Podcast, we’re diving into Embracing the Unexpected in Parenting. In this h…
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Francis Ford Coppola Interview | 'The Godfather,' 'Apocalypse Now,' 'Megalopolis,' And More
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1:21:45We are honored to welcome Francis Ford Coppola on the show to discuss his work, from “The Godfather” to his new film “Megalopolis,” starring Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito and Nathalie Emmanuel. The legend shared a few incredible stories from his early masterpieces including a minor change to “The Godfather Part II” that saved it for audiences, “A…
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