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The Reel Pineapple

The Reel Pineapple

Thirteen years. 900 episodes. Zero filter. Host Joshua Hunter breaks down new releases, revisits cult classics, and says exactly what he thinks — no hype, no pandering, no pretending a bad movie is good just because it"s popular. Expect deep-dive film history, candid interviews with filmmakers and industry voices, and a laid-back, nerdy energy where conversations go wherever they want to go. Whether he"s tearing apart an overrated blockbuster or defending an underappreciated gem nobody else will,

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21:56

MaXXXine Review— The strongest entry in Ti West's X...

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2026/10/04

Joshua Hunter reviews MaXXXine, writer-director Ti West's blood-soaked conclusion to his X trilogy, starring Mia Goth as Maxine Minx, the sole survivor of X's massacre, now chasing stardom in a sleazy 1985 Hollywood. As Maxine finally gets her big break in the adult film industry, a mysterious killer known as the Night Stalker starts picking off aspiring starlets across the city — and Maxine's dark past threatens to catch up with her.Joshua breaks down whether this 1980s-set finale (backed by a

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28:07

The Substance Review — Body Horror Meets Beauty Culture

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2026/10/03

Joshua Hunter reviews The Substance, Coralie Fargeat's Cannes sensation starring Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle, a fading Hollywood star fired from her fitness show on her 50th birthday, who turns to a black-market drug promising a younger, more beautiful version of herself — Sue, played by Margaret Qualley. The catch: they share one consciousness and must alternate control every seven days, no exceptions; so c'mon how could this possibly go badly? Joshua breaks down whether Fargeat's ruthless

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16:46

Mimics — A Deal with some strings attached

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2026/10/02

Joshua Hunter reviews Mimics, director Kristoffer Polaha's horror-comedy about Sam Reinhold, a down-on-his-luck impressionist who makes a pact with Fergus — a wicked, strings-attached puppet promising him a shot at the big time. Joshua breaks down whether this creepy-but-charming genre mashup of comedy, romance, & light horror earns its Friday the 13th release date, digs into Polaha's dual role as director and lead, and gives his honest take on whether Fergus is able to conjure up some scares,

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47:44

Frankenstein(2025) Review — Kicking Off Reel Spooky...

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2026/10/01

This is it — the first episode in the annual Reel Spooky Series! Joshua Hunter kicks things off with Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, the Oscar-winning director's long-awaited adaptation of Mary Shelley's Gothic classic, starring Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as his tragic creature. Joshua breaks down whether del Toro's signature dark, ornate style brings something genuinely new to a story that's been adapted hundreds of times, digs into Elordi's transformation into the

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49:39

Batman: Caped Crusader Season 1 —A 1940's twist on...

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2026/09/21

Joshua Hunter reviews Batman: Caped Crusader Season 1, the film noir-inspired reimagining of the Dark Knight from Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams, and Matt Reeves. Set in a 1940s-style Gotham, the series follows a young Bruce Wayne (voiced by Hamish Linklater) in the early days of his crusade against a corrupt city, facing reimagined versions of classic villains including The Penguin, Catwoman, Harley Quinn, and Two-Face.Joshua breaks down whether this spiritual successor to Batman: The Animated Series

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17:58

Dìdi Review — A Love Letter to Being 13 in the late...

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2026/09/21

Joshua Hunter reviews Dìdi, Sean Wang's semi-autobiographical directorial debut about Chris "Didi" Wang, a 13-year-old Taiwanese-American boy growing up in Fremont, California during the summer of 2008 — caught between his family's traditions at home and the skate parks, friend group drama, and first crushes of the world outside. Starring Izaac Wang and Joan Chen, the film premiered at Sundance to a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score and an Audience Award win. Joshua breaks down whether the film's specific,

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19:28

Problemista Review— The Surreal Immigration Life

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2026/09/21

Joshua Hunter reviews Problemista, Julio Torres' surrealist comedy and feature directorial debut, in which he stars as Alejandro, an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador struggling to bring his strange, imaginative ideas to life in the Big Apple. With his work visa running out, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast (Tilda Swinton) becomes his only shot at staying in the country. Joshua breaks down whether Torres' off-kilter comedic voice and dreamlike take on the U.S. hits as intended, digs

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25:55

🎬 Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Again? —Did We...

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2026/09/14

Joshua Hunter takes on Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Again?, the Netflix threequel that reunites the original couples 16 years later for a wedding — with Taraji P. Henson joining the cast and bringing a secret of her own. Joshua breaks down whether this franchise still has anything new to say almost two decades in, or if the drama's gotten a little too familiar, or if this is just another piece of garbage to throw on the trash pile of other Tyler Perry offerings. 🍍 The Reel Pineapple is your

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20:39

🎬 Maddie's Secret — A Delicious Directorial Debut?

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2026/09/14

Joshua Hunter reviews Maddie's Secret, John Early's acclaimed directorial debut, starring himself as a dishwasher-turned-viral food influencer whose picture-perfect public life hides a private struggle. Joshua breaks down whether Early's bold, satirical swings behind and in front of the camera earn the festival buzz this one's been generating, and gives his honest verdict on whether this indie darling lives up to the hype. Note: Maddie's Secret touches on disordered eating — listener discretion

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22:12

Busboys — Two Idiots, One Restaurant, Zero Laughs

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2026/09/08

Joshua Hunter reviews Busboys, the self-financed comedy from David Spade and Theo Von, who co-wrote, produced, and star as two down-on-their-luck friends convinced that becoming waiters will solve all their problems. Joined by a chaotic supporting cast including Tim Dillon, Bobby Lee, and Chris Elliott, the film leans hard into raunchy, low-brow comedy — & Joshua breaks down whether that gamble actually pays off. 🍍 The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for honest movie reviews, trailer

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21:02

The Runner Review— Gal Gadot's Ridiculous London...

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2026/09/08

Joshua Hunter reviews The Runner, Kevin Macdonald's Amazon Prime psychological thriller starring Gal Gadot as a high-powered London attorney forced into a citywide sprint after a mysterious caller (Damian Lewis) kidnaps her son and demands she follow a series of increasingly ruthless commands. Critics have been brutal, calling it everything from "boneheaded" to an "unintentional comedy" — so Joshua puts it to the test. Is The Runner actually as bad as the reviews say, or is there a hate-watch gem

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23:38

James and the Giant Peach — An Underrated Stop-Motion...

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2026/09/02

Joshua Hunter takes a trip back to the year 1996 for a review of James and the Giant Peach, Henry Selick's part-live-action, part-stop-motion adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved novel, produced by Tim Burton. The film follows orphaned James Henry Trotter as he escapes his cruel aunts and sets off on a fantastical journey to New York City inside a giant, magically animated peach, alongside a cast of oversized insect companions voiced by Richard Dreyfuss, Susan Sarandon, and Simon Callow. Joshua breaks

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15:35

Late Bloomers Review: Growing Up Is Messy

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2026/09/01

Can a drunken hip fracture actually turn your life around? Joshua Hunter reviews Late Bloomers, Lisa Steen's comedy-drama about Louise, an aimless 28-year-old Brooklyn musician whose reckless stumble lands her in physical therapy alongside Antonina, a cantankerous elderly Polish woman who speaks no English. No sugarcoating — Joshua gives it to you straight: is Karen Gillan's performance strong enough to carry a script that leans hard on familiar tropes, or does this one collapse under its own

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28:11

Killers Review— Ashton Kutcher's Rock Bottom?

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2026/09/01

Is this the worst thing Ashton Kutcher has ever starred in? Shockingly, the answer might be yes. Joshua Hunter revisits Killers, the 2010 action-comedy where Kutcher and Katherine Heigl play newlyweds whose marriage gets upended when it turns out he's a retired assassin with a target on his back. Joshua doesn't hold back — breaking down how flat and checked-out Kutcher's performance feels throughout, from the action beats (including a horrible fight against Rob Riggle) to the comedic timing, and why

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21:46

Queen of the Ring Review — The First Million-Dollar...

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2026/09/01

Joshua Hunter reviews Queen of the Ring, Ash Avildsen's biopic about Mildred Burke, the pioneering wrestler who broke into a sport banned for women across most of America and became the first million-dollar female athlete in history. Emily Bett Rickards leads the ensemble as Burke, with Josh Lucas playing her husband, promoter, & abuser Billy Wolfe, with fan favorite Walton Goggins rounding out the cast as promoter Jack Pfefer. Joshua breaks down whether the film's true story and physical

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13:37

They Will Kill You Review— Grindhouse Chaos in a NYC...

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2026/09/01

Joshua Hunter reviews They Will Kill You, Kirill Sokolov's blood-soaked action-horror-comedy starring Zazie Beetz as a woman who takes a housekeeping job in a mysterious New York City high-rise — only to discover the building's residents are hiding a deadly secret. Joshua breaks down whether the film's gonzo, genre-blending chaos earns the comparisons to Ready or Not, digs into Beetz's go-for-broke performance, and unpacks the stacked supporting cast including Heather Graham, Patricia Arquette, and

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20:09

Byeeee Review — A Dark Comedy About Falling Apart...

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2026/08/24

Joshua Hunter reviews Byeeee, Chell Stephen's pitch-black comedy starring friend of the podcast Romina D'Ugo as Andy, a disgraced tech founder who retreats to her family's abandoned lakeside cottage after a very public scandal — for what she insists will be her final weekend alive. Joshua breaks down how the film balances its dark humor with genuine emotional weight, digs into D'Ugo's breakout performance, and unpacks whether this two-hander about performance, isolation, and the absurd logistics of

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17:05

Mile End Kicks Review— A Love Letter to Montreal & Music

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2026/08/24

Joshua Hunter dives into Mile End Kicks, Chandler Levack's coming-of-age rom-com starring Barbie Ferreira as Grace, a 24-year-old music critic who moves to Montreal in 2011 to write a book about Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill — and instead ends up entangled with two members of the same indie band she's supposed to be covering. Joshua breaks down whether this loosely structured, "early 2010s hipster" energy actually works, Ferreira's lead performance, and if the film's takes on arts criticism

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13:15

Arizona(2018) Review — A Dark Comedy Worth Revisiting?

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2026/08/24

Joshua Hunter takes on Arizona, the 2018 dark comedy thriller starring Danny McBride, Rosemarie DeWitt, and Luke Wilson. Set against the backdrop of the housing market crash, the film follows a struggling realtor who gets pulled into a spiral of chaos after a shady home-flipper's world starts falling apart. Joshua breaks down whether the film's mix of dark humor and thriller tension actually lands, how McBride's performance holds up against his usual comedic roles, and if this one deserves a bigger

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65:20

Lantern Pilot Review with special guest Bradly Martin

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2026/08/17

The ring has chosen its reviewers. Joshua Hunter straps in for a full breakdown of DC's Lanterns, digging into what's igniting the hype, how does it tie into the DCU so far, and where the story could be headed next. Joining yours truly is special guest Bradly Martin, bringing a few wild theories, and enough back-and-forth to light up the whole Green Lantern Corps. Whether you're all-in on the DC Universe or still deciding if this one earns its ring, this episode's got the breakdown you're looking

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