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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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13:12

The Christophers Review

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2026/08/17

Steven Soderbergh returns with The Christophers, an art-world dark comedy starring Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel in a duel of wits neither actor backs down from. McKellen plays an aging, once-celebrated painter; Coel plays the forger his estranged children hire to secretly complete his unfinished works. Joshua Hunter breaks down why some critics are calling this Soderbergh's most emotionally resonant film in years, digs into the electric chemistry between McKellen and Coel, and gives his honest

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20:10

Camp Rock 3 Review

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2026/08/17

The Jonas Brothers are back as Connect 3 in Disney's Camp Rock 3, and Joshua Hunter is here with the honest take. A new crop of campers battles for a spot opening the band's reunion tour, but does the sequel earn its nostalgia or just coast on 2000s Disney Channel goodwill? Joshua breaks down the new cast, the returning favorites, and whether this one's worth rocking out to — or skipping altogether. No hype, no sugarcoating, just real movie talk.🍍 The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for

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17:00

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review

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2026/08/10

Joshua Hunter blasts off into The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Illumination and Nintendo's follow-up to their 2023 blockbuster — and this time, Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad head into space to rescue a kidnapped Rosalina from Bowser Jr. 2026's first billion-dollar movie and the year's biggest sequel debut, but critics weren't nearly as impressed, with plenty calling out a thin story buried under nonstop galaxy-hopping spectacle. Joshua digs into whether the film's visuals and new characters (hello,

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14:10

Preschool Review

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2026/08/10

Josh Duhamel directs and stars in Preschool, playing a dad locked in an increasingly unhinged rivalry with Michael Socha over the last spot at London's most exclusive preschool. Joshua breaks down whether the escalating chaos earns its laughs, how Duhamel handles double duty behind and in front of the camera, and if the film's message gets lost under the slapstick. The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, and more! Subscribe to the show on YouTube

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32:47

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review

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2026/08/10

Tom Holland officially has done what no actor playing Peter Parker has done before him, gotten to a fourth film; and is it possible that this is his best outing? Tom Holland returns for his seventh time playing the web-crawler, who is fighting an enemy that he can't see; but that may not be the only villain they're fighting(hmmmmm?). Check out my review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, and more! Subscribe to the

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15:58

Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass Review

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2026/07/21

David Wain is back with a new comedy in Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, starring Zoey Deutch as the titular Gail Daughtry; who is looking to "balance" the scales after she catches her partner in a....compromising position.This movie has been getting a ton of critical acclaim, is it warranted? Check out my review and find out! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, and more! Subscribe to the show on YouTube at

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42:10

Reel Talk: Avengers Doomsday Official Trailer...

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2026/07/21

Doomsday is almost here(seriously, how is this year flying by so quickly). We got our first official trailer for Avengers: Doomsday and great googly moogily, to say that there's some things to talk about doesn't even begin to cover it. Let's talk about Avengers: Doomsday! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, and more! Subscribe to the show on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/thereelpineapple Follow me on BlueSky at

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45:54

Femme Review

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2026/06/22

Continuing coverage of LGBTQIA+ films for Pride Month, we have an absolutely banger(and probably a film that you completely missed), in 2023's. Femme.Starring Nathan Stewart-Jarrett(Culprits, Azrael) & George MacKay(1917, Captain Fantastic) as Jules and Preston. Jules does drag as her alter ego Aphrodite. When a confrontation between the two turns violent, Jules is completely left with PTSD & a thirst for revenge. Joined by special guest Alex, check out our review of Femme! The Reel

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19:32

Alice & Steve Review

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2026/06/19

Don't you hate when you get too drunk, and sleep with your best friends twenty something daughter, and it ruins your friendship? A tale as old as time. Nicola Walker(The Split, Annika) and Jemaine Clement(Flight of the Concords, What We Do in the Shadows) star as Alice and Steve respectively, where after Steve makes a very not smart decision and how the relationship between him and Alice deteriorates at an alarming rate; to the point that you wonder either of them will make it out alive. How

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92:09

Boy Erased Review

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2026/06/19

Continuing my showcase of LGBTQIA+ films, we have our latest entry in Boy, Erased. Directed by Joel Edgerton, who also co-stars as Victor Sykes, this film follows Lucas Hedges Jared Eamons, who after a traumatic event is sent to a conversion camp, which has huge consequences not just on himself but those around him. Joined by first time guest Jordan, check out our review of Boy, Erased! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, and more! Subscribe to

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36:13

Tron: Aries Review

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2026/06/07

Jared Leto already ruined the Joker, now he's here to make A.I. somehow seem even worse.Is the awesome Reznor/Ross score enough to make this worth a watch, or does Jared Leto make this a rough watch? Listen and find out! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, and more! Subscribe to the show on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/thereelpineapple Follow me on BlueSky at reelpineapple.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok & Instagram

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45:48

Scream 7 Review

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2026/06/07

Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega have integrity, or maybe they knew how bad this script could potentially be? Is this film as bad as the Frankenstein mess many fans of the franchise were afraid it'd be, or is it a shockingly great addition to the Scream franchise? The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, and more! Subscribe to the show on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/thereelpineapple Follow me on BlueSky at reelpineapple.bsky.social Follow me

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18:32

Balls Up Review

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2026/06/05

A new Amazon Prime comedy from Peter Farrelly, what could possibly go wrong? Happy Pride Month, I'm sorry we're kicking off the June releases with something that is.....well just listen and you'll understand. The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, and more! Subscribe to the show on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/thereelpineapple Follow me on BlueSky at reelpineapple.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok & Instagram @jhunterreelpineapple Follow

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77:11

Obsession Review

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2026/05/18

Obsession is getting tons of love at the box office, one of the best reviewed horror films of all-time........but is it overrated? Joined by Nick of The Afternoon Tune, we talk about the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight(and I use that term loosely), talk about why Dana White sucks, and of course review the latest horror offering in Obsession! Subscribe to the show on YouTube at The Reel Pineapple Follow me on BlueSky at reelpineapple.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter

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The Reel Pineapple Presents: Honorable Mentions of...

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2026/05/12

2025 was a year for some amazing film, and while there are only ten spots that can be my favorites; I wanted to celebrate 2025 with y'all.This year, I combined my honorable mentions with my top ten films of 2025, so that you can get a full scope of the film I enjoyed; so kick your feet up and enjoy my honorable mentions and my top ten favorite films of 2025! Subscribe to the show on YouTube at The Reel Pineapple Follow me on BlueSky at reelpineapple.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok, Instagram and

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119:28

The Reel Pineapple Presents: The Worst Films of 2025

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2026/04/27

It's my second favorite podcast of the year, it's a little late this year but it's finally here!Joined by Canada's favorite son, Bradly I give you my list of the top ten worst films of 2025! Subscribe to the show on YouTube at The Reel Pineapple Follow me on BlueSky at reelpineapple.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter @jhunterreelpineapple Follow me on Letterboxd at BlackShazam Follow me on Twitch at www.twitch.tv/thereelpineapple Subscribe & five Star rate The Reel Pineapple

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34:41

Interview with writer & director of "I Really Love My...

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2025/12/06

GG Hawkins stops by to talk about her feature debut "I Really Love My Husband."We discuss how much of the story is drawn from real life, how you make sure your characters come across as authentic, and how she wants to make her mark in the industry. I really enjoyed our conversation, and I know you will too, check out my interview with GG Hawkins! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, and more! Subscribe to the show on YouTube at

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38:14

Superman Review

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2025/12/06

Apparently Superman is "woke" god did I mention I hate people? The Man of Steel is back, in his first solo outing since my best friend Zack Snyder's 2013's Man of Steel; with David Corenswet this time playing the Man of Steel, Nicholas Hoult playing Lex Luthor, Rachel Brosnahan playing Lois Lane, and Krypto the dog all showing up for this latest iteration of Superman. Can #JimmyOlsenRizz save this movie, or is this the movie that Snyderverse stans are hoping it is? Listen and find

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20:08

I Really Love My Husband Review

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2025/12/06

I will say one thing for this movie, really makes honeymoons seem like they suck. In the feature written and directed by G.G. Hawkins, we follow Teresa & Drew on their honeymoon, where they encounter Paz; and to say that things get a tad complicated is really underselling it. Check out my review of this very fun indie dramedy in "I Really Love My Husband." The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, and more! Subscribe to the show on YouTube at

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19:10

Caterpillar Review

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2025/12/06

How far would you go to love what you see in the mirror? That's the question that this new documentary "Caterpillar" dares to ask. We follow our main subject in David, who is desperate to change his eye color, and it willing to go through shockingly lengths to achieve his vision; but is anything worth the potential consequences? Check out my review of Caterpillar! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, and more! Subscribe to the show on YouTube at

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