The Weekly Reel
The Weekly Reel (TWR Podcast) is your cinematic front-row seat to the world of film. In each episode, we deliver the latest industry news, breakdowns of upcoming weekend releases, and previews of next week’s must-see movies. With a sleek, modern vibe and incisive commentary, TWR keeps you informed and ahead of the curve—ideal for film enthusiasts, industry insiders, and those looking to stay in the loop. Subscribe for your weekly dose of cinema, from behind-the-scenes buzz to box office predictions, all wrapped in a polished, news-focused format.
The Weekly Reel
Weapons Dominates the Box Office… But Is It Any Good? Eddington Masterpiece | Ep. 11
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This week we’re breaking down a jam-packed slate of movie news and reviews:
🎬 Box Office Update – Weapons holds strong at #1 with a huge $155M worldwide on just a $38M budget. But does it live up to the hype? (Spoiler: not really…)
🎥 Reviews – My full thoughts on Weapons (great cinematography, goofy ending), plus in-depth takes on Eddington (a rare 10/10 masterpiece), Highest 2 Lowest, and more.
🧙♂️ Lord of the Rings News – A new Gollum movie is on the way, with Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood returning. Do we actually need this?
🎞️ Early Buzz – First reviews are in for Honey Don’t!, Splitsville, Lurker, and Ron Howard’s Eden. Some hits, some misses.
📽️ Upcoming Projects – Ben Stiller shifts from Severance to a new WWII survival movie, plus new trailers for Keepers, The Ballad of a Small Player, and Black Rabbit.
If you want the unfiltered truth about what’s worth your time at the movies (and what isn’t), this is the episode for you.
