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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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32:58

Interview with Balloon Animal’s Em Johnson &...

The Reel Pineapple ·

2023/04/08

With the release of the new film "Balloon Animal" I was lucky enough to talk to the star of the film who plays Poppy in Katherine Waddell, oh but it gets better! I got to talk to the writer/director of the film as well in Em Johnson. We talk about the new film "Balloon Animal" the headspace required to play Poppy, what it was like to work with a legend in Ilia Volok, the launching of First Bloom Films, and much much more. Check out my interview with Katherine Waddell and Em Johnson! The Reel

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15:58

Balloon Animal Review

The Reel Pineapple ·

2023/04/08

In the film Balloon Animal, we follow the story of Katherine Waddell's Poppy, who all that she's known is the life of being a circus performer. Desperate to forge her own path, her desire for independence will not only potentially cost her the friendships that have defined her, but also the relationship with her father. Check out my review of Balloon Animal! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, social commentary, and everything in between. Shoot

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23:40

Interview with João Gonzalez

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2023/03/31

I had the privilege of talking to director, writer, animator(seriously stop being so talented) in João Gonzalez who's short film "Ice Merchants" was nominated for an Oscar. We talk about his ambitions in the industry, what inspired this short, why he is a jack of......a João of all trades, and what his short and long term goals are. Check out my interview with the horribly talented, João Gonzalez! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, social

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12:41

Ice Merchants Review

The Reel Pineapple ·

2023/03/31

João Gonzalez directed, wrote, animated, and scored(god what doesn't he do) this amazing animated short in "Ice Merchants" about a father and a son where they sell ice to a local village, but trust me when I tell you there's more to this short than meets the eye. Check out my full review of Ice Merchants! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, social commentary, and everything in between. Shoot us an email at thejoshuahunter@gmail.com Subscribe to

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14:13

Boy From Nowhere Review

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2023/03/24

Based on true events, BOY FROM NOWHERE follows the story of Gary, a young and vulnerable Filipino boy who loses everything in an attack on his village that kills his father. This is also the directorial debut of SJ Finlay, which is shot guerrilla style on location, in multiple dangerous areas of the southern Philippines. You can also check out my interview with SJ Finlay, which is on the channel now. Check out our review of Boy From Nowhere! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest

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52:40

Interview with Director SJ Finlay

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2023/03/24

I had the chance to interview first time film director SJ Finlay. We talked about growing up in Canada, the trials and tribulations of shooting your first film, and where he wants to see his career go from here. Check out my interview with SJ Finlay, and check out his debut film "Boy From Nowhere" wherever you watch your movies! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, social commentary, and everything in between. Shoot us an email at

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13:30

Interview With Paul Weitz

The Reel Pineapple ·

2023/03/20

Since his latest film "Moving On" is out in theaters(you can check out the review on the channel), I got the chance to talk to someone who broke onto the scene back in 1999 with American Pie, Mr. Paul Weitz. We discuss his latest film "Moving On", how he's endured in the business for so long, "Mozart in the Jungle"(if you haven't watched it, you're missing out), and much more. Check out my interview with Paul Weitz! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer

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14:14

Moving On Review

The Reel Pineapple ·

2023/03/20

Sometimes it's a good thing to be uncomfortable watching a film, and if you sw Weitz film "Grandma" imagine that movie, but the subject matter will divide audiences, the question is should it? Written and directed by Paul Weitz(About a Boy, American Pie, Down to Earth, Mozart in the Jungle)directs an all star cast including Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Malcolm McDowell and Richard Roundtree(yes Shaft is in this, and he's AWESOME). Check out my review of Moving On. The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop

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21:04

Interview with Writer & Director Michael Maren

The Reel Pineapple ·

2023/03/16

I had a chance to interview a true renaissance man. A writer, a director, a journalist, a man who has written for The Village Voice, Newsweek, The New York Times, and GQ; Mr. Michael Maren. We talk about his new film "A Little White Lie", why he decided to make the jump from Journalism to film, what drives him, and much more. Check out my interview with the delightful, Michael Maren. The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, social commentary, and

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21:28

A Little White Lie Review

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2023/03/16

To be fair, whom among us wouldn't pretend that they were a famous author in order to get with Kate Hudson? Michael Shannon stars as a handyman who pretends to be a famous author, but maybe just maybe.......there's an author that's been waiting to be brought out all along. Written and directed by Michael Maren, check out my review of A Little White Lie. The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, social commentary, and everything in between. Shoot us an

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50:14

Reel Oscar Predictions 2023

The Reel Pineapple ·

2023/03/12

A night that every year makes people happy, and also ticks people off in the worst way it's finally here, it's Oscar Night! Yours truly goes through every category and gives my picks on what I think will win, why it will win, and what could winners could screw up your Oscar pool. Check out my thoughts & predictions for the 2023 Oscars! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, social commentary, and everything in between. Shoot us an email at

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20:45

Interview With Erin C. Buckley

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2023/03/08

One of the things that I love about doing the podcast are interviewing passionate artists, and there are few that exemplfy that as much as Erin C. Buckley. You know her most likely from her web series "Platonic", "CC Dances the Go-Go", or "Either Side of Midnight." We covered an array of topics in this interview, including her career, what aspirations she has moving forward, how she got through lockdown, and a ton of other stuff, and since it's International Women's Day, what better way to celebrate

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12:53

CC Dances the Go-Go Review

The Reel Pineapple ·

2023/03/08

Have you ever gone to a bar, and had someone stare you down, and your brain starts to go nuts? Are they looking at me because they think I'm attractive, do I have something hanging out of my nose, WHY ARE THEY LOOKING AT ME? Aysan Celik stars as Nicky who sees the titular character CC, played by Rebecca Whitehurst who perhaps fall in love.........and there's Go Go Dancing, what more could you want? Check out my review of CC Dances the Go-Go! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest

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12:25

The Integrity of Jospeh Chambers Review

The Reel Pineapple ·

2023/03/05

Don't you hate when you go hunting, and something terrible happens, the worst! Clayne Crawford stars as Joseph, a man determined to prove his own manhood to himself, but at what cost? Check out our review of The Integrity of Joseph Chambers! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, social commentary, and everything in between. Shoot us an email at thejoshuahunter@gmail.com Subscribe to us wherever you listen to podcasts at The Reel Pineapple! Rate,

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17:11

Interview with Clayne Crawford

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2023/03/05

I had the privelege of getting to review The Integrity of Joseph Chambers, but not only did I get a chance to review the flick; I got a chance to speak with the star of the film as well! You know him from his work as Martin Riggs on Lethal Weapon: The TV Series, as well as The Killing of Two Lovers, as well as the HORRIBLY HORRIBLY underrated TV series in Rectify(seriously watch it it's amazing). Check out my interview with Actor, Clayne Crawford! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the

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17:26

Black Cinema Showcase Presents: Emancipation Review

The Reel Pineapple ·

2023/02/26

It's amazing the lengths that Will is willing to go to(hehe willing) in order to be Emancipated from Jada......get it it's an Oscar slap joke. Will Smith's first role post slap is the definition of Oscar bait, but is it perhaps actually good? Check out our review for Emancipation! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, social commentary, and everything in between. Shoot us an email at joshuahunter@thereelpineapple.com Subscribe to us wherever you

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31:01

Black Cinema Showcase Presents: Bel-Air Season 1 Review

The Reel Pineapple ·

2023/02/23

In West Philadelphia born and raised, on the playground is where I spent most of my days, until I got into a fight with someone from school, shot a gun for no reason started acting a damn fool. Uncle Phil used his money and influence, greased a few wheels, got me away from those gangsters who were all up in their feels. Now I'm in Bel-Air, where everybody is lying and faking, oh hi Geoffrey the Butler, but wait why are you Jamaican? And Uncle Phil and Aunt Viv 3 episodes in are having marital woes,

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18:28

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Review

The Reel Pineapple ·

2023/02/20

I really don't need a fancy description for this review. Ant-Man is back, people are thirsting over Kang the Conqueror, and we're officially into Marvel's Phase 5. How does the Phase start off? Check out my non spoiler review for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, social commentary, and everything in between. Shoot us an email at joshuahunter@thereelpineapple.com Rate, Like, Share, & Subscribe! Follow us on

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20:52

Magic Mike’s Last Dance Review

The Reel Pineapple ·

2023/02/12

How much Magic is left in that Mike? Doesn't matter, BECAUSE C-TATES IS BACK IN THE SADDLE BABY! Channing Tatyum, pardon me Channing Tatum returns for one last dance as Magic Mike, looking to put on the show of all shows with the support of Salma Hayek's Maxandra, who has her own agenda. Will the two find love, does Magic Mike's Last Dance end on a high note? How many eggs can you fry on Channing Tatum's abs? These questions, and more will be answered by listening to our review of Magic Mike's Last

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13:36

Black Cinema Showcase Presents: The Woman King Review

The Reel Pineapple ·

2023/02/12

The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, social commentary, and everything in between. Shoot us an email at joshuahunter@thereelpineapple.com Subscribe to us wherever you listen to podcasts at The Reel Pineapple! Rate, Like, Share, & Subscribe! Follow us on all of our socials! linktr.ee/jhunterreelpineapple

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