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Reel Movie Stuff with Charles Kirkland Jr!

Defiantly Me Productions

Hold tight for a wild ride as film critic Charles Kirkland Jr delivers his truly unique views and meditations on all things TV, Movies, and entertainment related in Washington D.C. and the WORLD!

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36:16

Streaming Wars: The Billion-Dollar Breakup

Reel Movie Stuff with Charles Kirkland Jr! ·

2025/10/31

This week onReel Movie Stuff, Charles and Producer Mike serve up movie news, chaos, and comedy in equal parts. From Taylor Sheridan’s billion dollar breakup with Paramount toChainsaw Manslicing up the box office, they cover it all plus Blumhouse’s next horror hit and a puppy stealing the show. Charles also recaps the Middleburg Film Festival and drops spoiler-free takes onHeddaandBougonia. It’s movie talk with brains, laughs, and zero pretentious nonsense.====The Relisha Rudd Documentry (Part

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31:55

From Box Office to Bots: Real Movie Stuff Gets Weird

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2025/10/17

Charles and Super Producer Mike are back with another wild ride through movies, music, and madness. This week, they pay tribute to the late, greatD’Angeloand screen legendDiane Keaton, both gone but never forgotten.Then things take a turn from heartfelt to hilarious as Charles breaks down theTron: Aresbox office chaos (“15 years between sequels really, Disney?”),AI’s world domination, and the latest “robots replacing actors” drama. Charles has seenTerminator he’s not falling for it.

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05:01

Director Bill Condon & Star Tonatiuh on Reinventing...

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2025/10/10

This week on Reel Movie Stuff, Charles chats with directorBill Condonand starTonatiuhabout their daring new take onKiss of the Spider Woman. Condon explains why the world finally caught up with the story’s themes of love and gender fluidity, while Tuna dives into the art and weight loss behind playing the layered Molina. Plus, what’s it like acting oppositeJennifer Lopez? In a word: magical.

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30:19

Hollywood Controversy, Superhero Comebacks & Big...

Reel Movie Stuff with Charles Kirkland Jr! ·

2025/09/26

This week onReel Movie Stuff, Charles dishes out fresh box office gossip, weighs in on the Jimmy Kimmel free speech drama , and teases Marvel’s maybe kinda sorta return ofAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Then it’s on to the reviews: Emma Thompson chills inDead of Winter, while Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson smashes his way throughThe Smashing Machine(spoiler: the man was born to break stuff). Charles connects the dots between Hollywood trends, current headlines, and why some actors just can’t miss even when the

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39:35

The Conjuring Slays, Demon Slayer Rises & The Long...

Reel Movie Stuff with Charles Kirkland Jr! ·

2025/09/20

This week onReel Movie Stuff, Charles Kirkland Jr. takes you on a cinematic rollercoaster complete with jump scares, box office surprises, and a heartfelt nod to the legendary Robert Redford. He breaks down whyThe Conjuring: Last Ritesis haunting the competition, howDemon Slayeris still swinging its sword at the charts, and whyThe Long Walkmight need a shorter titleanda stronger script.Charles also peeks ahead at the movies everyone’s buzzing about from the whimsicalA Big Bold Beautiful Journeyto

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30:37

Netflix Wins & Festival Misses

Reel Movie Stuff with Charles Kirkland Jr! ·

2025/08/29

This week on Real Movie Stuff, Charles and Producer Mike dive into the wild world of marriage, lament missing out on the Toronto International Film Festival (cue the tiny violins), and dissect the latest box office trends, including Netflix's unexpected plot twist of success! Charles reviews three cinematic gems: "Eenie Meenie" (no, not the nursery rhyme), "The Roses" (not your grandma's garden), and "Caught Stealing" (spoiler: it's not about shoplifting). Expect laughs, insights, and maybe a few

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43:52

Box Office Drama, Trailer Tea & a Brutal Review

Reel Movie Stuff with Charles Kirkland Jr! ·

2025/08/22

This week on Reel Movie Stuff, Charles and Producer Mike are locked, loaded, and ready to fire off every segment in their cinematic arsenal. From the latest box office shake ups (Weapons is slashing its way to the top, while Fantastic Four limps along), to the big moves in Hollywood (Taylor Sheridan’s Texas takeover and Marvel’s surprising jump to the UK), the guys break down what’s hot and what’s not in movie news.They also stroll through theTrailer Park, debating why some teasers show way too much

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35:19

Aliens, Action & Odenkirk

Reel Movie Stuff with Charles Kirkland Jr! ·

2025/08/15

This week in Reel Movie Stuff, Charles is fresh from the theater and spilling the tea on everything fromFreakier FridaytoNobody 2. He breaks down box office winners, Spike Lee’s latest, and FX’s eerie newAlien Earthseries. Big stars, big opinions, and even bigger plot twists—this episode’s got it all. ====Nobody 2 Review

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30:34

Nothing Like Spoiler Free

Reel Movie Stuff with Charles Kirkland Jr! ·

2025/08/08

This week on Real Movie Stuff, buckle up Charles is bringing the heat! FromLilo & Stitchsoaring past the $1B mark to ESPN shaking up the sports world with WWE and NFL deals, there’s plenty to unpack. The wrestling chat gets spicy as Hulk Hogan’s complicated legacy takes center stage.Charles also throws down in a superhero showdown:Fantastic Fourvs.Superman which one really stands the test of time? Plus inside the new segment "Spoiler Free" Charles reviews new movies The Pickup, Freakier Friday,

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54:59

The Emmy Season of It All

Reel Movie Stuff with Charles Kirkland Jr! ·

2025/07/18

This week onReal Movie Stuff, Charles breaks down the latest movie buzz, from box office numbers to the superhero genre's big comeback with the newSupermanflick. He dives into how streaming services are shaking up the Emmy race, gives the scoop on Michael Douglas’s unexpected career moves, and teases upcoming releases likeFantastic Fourand a wild reboot ofThe Toxic Avenger.It's a fun, fast-paced look at the ever-evolving world of film and yes, capes, chaos, and quirky comebacks are all included.

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37:20

Here Comes the "B" Team!

Reel Movie Stuff with Charles Kirkland Jr! ·

2025/07/11

This week onReal Movie Stuff, Charles pours one out for legendary tough guy Michael Madsen, dives into the latest box office tea, and tries to make sense of AMC’s bold new ad strategy (spoiler: more commercials, fewer snacks?).He’s joined by guest Cortland Jacoby for a no-holds-barred chat about what these shifts mean for the future of film—and whether we're heading for a cinematic renaissance or just more reboots. Charles also reviewsJurassic World: Rebirth(because dinosaurs never die, apparently)

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44:02

From Tyler Perry to Pixar: A Very Mixed Reel

Reel Movie Stuff with Charles Kirkland Jr! ·

2025/06/26

This week onReal Movie Stuff, Charles recaps the cinematic chaos (and magic) of the Light Reel Film Festival—because nothing says “film buff” like voluntarily watching 12 movies in one weekend. He breaks down why film festivals still matter (even in the age of endless streaming), and why your couch shouldn’t be your only screening room.Then it’s review time, as Charles dives into Tyler Perry’sStraw(yes, that’s really the title), Disney Pixar’sElio(space kid meets emotions... again), andF1: The

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57:26

The Reel is Just Getting Started

Reel Movie Stuff with Charles Kirkland Jr! ·

2025/06/05

Sure! Here's a funny and engaging rewrite of your podcast summary:Welcome to thevery firstepisode ofReal Movie Stuff, where Charles Kirkland Jr. proves he's not just a film critic—he's a film nerd with credentials. Charles spills the popcorn on his journey from podcast co-host to accredited movie maestro and shares the behind-the-scenes scoop on the Light Reel Film Festival (spoiler: it's kind of a big deal).Joined by Producer Mike, the duo dives into horror films—what they love, what haunts them,

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05:08

Chatting with Noa Cohen and DJ Caruso about Netflix's...

Reel Movie Stuff with Charles Kirkland Jr! ·

2024/12/13

On this episode of Reel Movie Stuff, Charles talks with Noa Cohen and DJ Caruso about their Netflix film, Mary.Mary is a coming-of-age biblical epic in which Mary is shunned following a miraculous conception and forced into hiding. When King Herod ignites a murderous pursuit for her newborn baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph go on the run — bound by faith and driven by courage — to save his life at all costs.Mary starsNoa Cohen, Ido Tako, Stephanie Nur, Susan Brown and Anthony Hopkins. The film is directed

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05:27

Catching Up with Disclaimer Star Leila George!

Reel Movie Stuff with Charles Kirkland Jr! ·

2024/11/20

Leila George, star of the hit Apple TV+ series "Disclaimer", drops by to spill the tea with Charles! She shares what it was like teaming up with director Alfonso Cuarón and dishes on how she stepped into the shoes (and youth!) of the iconic Cate Blanchett. =====You can catch Leila George in Disclaimer only streaming on Apple TV+!

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16:16

A Conversation with Titus Kaphar

Reel Movie Stuff with Charles Kirkland Jr! ·

2024/10/09

Charles had a sit-down with Titus Kaphar, the painter/director, to talk about his new film "Exhibiting Forgiveness," hitting screens on Oct 18th, 2024. Starring Andre Holland, John Earl Jelks, Andra Day, and Aunjanue Ellis, the film delves into themes of love and the weight of childhood trauma. Charles and Kaphar dig deep into how these themes inspired the upcoming movie.=====Exhibiting Forgiveness TrailerExhibiting Forgiveness Review

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