The Weekly Reel Podcast

Episode Ninety-Eight. Get your tissues ready as the guys bring back Andrea Pilapil to cover a tearjerker in the 2018 anime film, I Want to Eat Your Pancreas (2018). For this week's Double Feature, Andrea and the guys talk about their expectations heading into a film with such an "unconventional" movie title. Also, they compare I Want to Eat Your Pancreas with a movie that was covered in season 3 of The Weekly Reel Podcast, A Walk to Remember. Finally, Andrea and the guys hand out their Weekly Reel Awards and Guess the Rotten Tomatoes Score.

What is the saddest anime movie or television series you’ve seen? Email us your comments/feedback at weeklyreelpod@gmail.com. Follow The Weekly Reel Podcast on Instagram (@weeklyreel) and TikTok (@weeklyreelpod).

"Guest" / Social Media: Andrea Pilapil (@andreajpilapil) / Linktree / Patreon

Co-host: Ken Arceo (@free_ken_a)

Co-host: Jeremy Pulumbarit (@jp_flicks) / Watch The End of Yesterday (Short Film) on YouTube

Music: Cameron Penaflorida (@bamsaidcam)

Episode Ninety-Seven. In an episode that was (mostly) recorded in February 2023, the guys finally cover the opener to Phase 5 of the MCU with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023). For this week's Double Feature, we debate which set of "Ant-Man's and the Wasp's" this movie was about - Scott/Hope or Hank/Janet. Also, they discuss the future of the Kang the Conqueror character. After a quick break, the guys hand out their Weekly Reel Awards and Guess the Rotten Tomatoes Score. Finally, you catch a glimpse of where the guys would rank Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania in their ranking of the MCU theatrical releases (out of 31 movies).

Will Ant-Man and the Wasp get a 4th standalone movie? Email us your comments/feedback at weeklyreelpod@gmail.com. Follow The Weekly Reel Podcast on Instagram (@weeklyreel) and TikTok (@weeklyreelpod).

Co-host: Ken Arceo (@free_ken_a)

Co-host: Jeremy Pulumbarit (@jp_flicks)

Social Media: Andrea Pilapil (@andreajpilapil) / Linktree / Patreon

Music: Cameron Penaflorida (@bamsaidcam)

Episode Ninety-Six. The guys bring back Andrea Pilapil to go over a tsunami of takes from the latest anime film from Makoto Shinkai, Suzume (2022). For this week's Double Feature, the Weekly Reel crew talks about their expectations going into their first screening of Suzume. They also dust off an old segment, "Binge or Cringe". To close out the episode, Andrea and the guys hand out their Weekly Reel Awards and Guess the Rotten Tomatoes Score. 

How would you rank the Makoto Shinkai movies that you’ve seen? Email us your comments/feedback at weeklyreelpod@gmail.com. Follow The Weekly Reel Podcast on Instagram (@weeklyreel) and TikTok (@weeklyreelpod).

"Guest" / Social Media: Andrea Pilapil (@andreajpilapil) / Linktree / Patreon

Co-host: Ken Arceo (@free_ken_a)

Co-host: Jeremy Pulumbarit (@jp_flicks)

Music: Cameron Penaflorida (@bamsaidcam)

Episode Ninety-Five. WAHOO! The guys warp down into a pipe and get transported into the Mushroom Kingdom as they cover The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). For this week's Double Feature, the guys debate whether or not video game movies and TV shows will become the next big thing with expanded universes like the MCU. They also discuss their respective experiences within the world of gaming within the Super Mario Bros. universe. Finally, the guys hand out a fun set of Weekly Reel Awards and Guess the Rotten Tomatoes Score.

Which project would you like to see next on the big screen from Nintendo? Email us your comments/feedback at weeklyreelpod@gmail.com. Follow The Weekly Reel Podcast on Instagram (@weeklyreel) and TikTok (@weeklyreelpod).

Co-host: Ken Arceo (@free_ken_a)

Co-host: Jeremy Pulumbarit (@jp_flicks)

Social Media: Andrea Pilapil (@andreajpilapil) / Linktree / Patreon

Music: Cameron Penaflorida (@bamsaidcam)

Episode Ninety-Four. Season 6 Premiere. In the season 6 premiere, the guys return from being excommunicado to talk about the latest high-octane blockbuster, John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023). For this week's Double Feature, they discuss Keanu Reeves's mannerisms crossing over to the John Wick character. The guys also talk about their respective theories on the ending of John Wick: Chapter 4. Finally, the guys hand out their first round of Weekly Reel Awards for season 6 and kick off another season of Guess the Rotten Tomatoes Score.

Do you want to see a John Wick: Chapter 5 movie be made? Email us your comments/feedback at weeklyreelpod@gmail.com. Follow The Weekly Reel Podcast on Instagram (@weeklyreel) and TikTok (@weeklyreelpod).

Co-host: Ken Arceo (@free_ken_a)

Co-host: Jeremy Pulumbarit (@jp_flicks)

Social Media: Andrea Pilapil (@andreajpilapil) / Linktree / Patreon

Music: Cameron Penaflorida (@bamsaidcam)

The NewsReel. Episode Fifty-Three. RKO Awards. In this special edition of The NewsReel, the guys wrap up another season of The Weekly Reel Podcast by handing out their RKO Awards for season 5. Also, the guys share their most anticipated projects from the recently announced Chapter One: Gods and Monsters from the soon-to-be rebooted DCU from James Gunn.

Which project are you looking forward to the most from the DCU's Chapter One: Gods and Monsters? Email us your comments/feedback at weeklyreelpod@gmail.com. Follow The Weekly Reel Podcast on Instagram (@weeklyreel) and TikTok (@weeklyreelpod).

Co-host: Ken Arceo (@free_ken_a)

Co-host: Jeremy Pulumbarit (@jp_flicks) / Watch The End of Yesterday (Short Film) on YouTube

Social Media: Andrea Pilapil (@andreajpilapil) / Linktree / Patreon

Music: -MARiAN- "Ocean Drive Boulevard" (https://soundcloud.com/bohemianmusicproduction/marian-ocean-drive-boulevard-file-preview)

Episode Ninety-Three. Season 5 Finale. Michael Asuncion returns to the podcast to introduce one of his favorite movies of all time to the guys, Almost Famous (2000). In a special edition of The Double Feature, Michael asks the guys if they were teenagers writing for Rolling Stone, what musical artist would they have followed on tour? Also, they discuss the experiences of a 15-year-old William Miller watching Almost Famous through a 2023 lens. After the break, the guys hand out their final Weekly Reel Awards for season 5. And, finally, a season 5 champion for our Guess the Rotten Tomatoes Score is crowned.

What is your favorite fictional band or solo artist from a movie? Email us your comments/feedback at weeklyreelpod@gmail.com. Follow The Weekly Reel Podcast on Instagram (@weeklyreel) and TikTok (@weeklyreelpod).

Guest: Michael Asuncion (@mikest33ze) / Too Old Souls Podcast / Podcast 118: A "Hey Arnold!" Reeducation

Co-host: Ken Arceo (@free_ken_a)

Co-host: Jeremy Pulumbarit (@jp_flicks) / Watch The End of Yesterday (Short Film) on YouTube

Social Media: Andrea Pilapil (@andreajpilapil) / Linktree / Patreon

Music: Cameron Penaflorida (@bamsaidcam)

Episode Ninety-Two. In the penultimate episode of season 5, the guys talk about the walking zed... err... Shaun of the Dead (2004). For this week's Double Feature, the guys break down the zombies and where they would hide out if they were in the Shaun of the Dead universe. Finally, the guys hand out their Weekly Reel Awards and Guess the Rotten Tomatoes Score. Will we crown a new season 5 champion this week?

What is your favorite post-apocalyptic film? Email us your comments/feedback at weeklyreelpod@gmail.com. Follow The Weekly Reel Podcast on Instagram (@weeklyreel) and TikTok (@weeklyreelpod).

Co-host: Ken Arceo (@free_ken_a)

Co-host: Jeremy Pulumbarit (@jp_flicks) / Watch The End of Yesterday (Short Film) on YouTube

Social Media: Andrea Pilapil (@andreajpilapil) / Linktree / Patreon

Music: Cameron Penaflorida (@bamsaidcam)

Episode Ninety-One. In this episode, the guys "do not eat". They taste... savor... and relish this delicious 2022 thriller, The Menu. For this week's Double Feature, the guys talk about their favorite course that was featured in The Menu. Also, they give their takes on a key plot point between Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor Joy's characters. Finally, they sprinkle in a dash of The Weekly Reel Awards and another dollop of the Guess the Rotten Tomatoes Score competition.

What was your favorite twist from The Menu (2022)? Email us your comments/feedback at weeklyreelpod@gmail.com. Follow The Weekly Reel Podcast on Instagram (@weeklyreel) and TikTok (@weeklyreelpod).

Co-host: Ken Arceo (@free_ken_a)

Co-host: Jeremy Pulumbarit (@jp_flicks) / Watch The End of Yesterday (Short Film) on YouTube

Social Media: Andrea Pilapil (@andreajpilapil) / Linktree / Patreon

Music: Cameron Penaflorida (@bamsaidcam)

Episode Ninety. The guys bring back Jacob Evangelista to continue their franchise rewatch with Mission: Impossible III (2006) and Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011). In this special episode, the guys bring back the "Binge or Cringe" segment. Also, they debate Best Twist/Reveal, Best Gadget, and, of course, Best Tom Cruise Run. Finally, they Guess the Rotten Tomatoes Score for each film and rank the first four Mission: Impossible movies.

Which movie between Mission: Impossible III and Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol had your favorite IMF team? Email us your comments/feedback at weeklyreelpod@gmail.com. Follow The Weekly Reel Podcast on Instagram (@weeklyreel) and TikTok (@weeklyreelpod).

Guest: Jacob Evangelista (@fashowj)

Co-host: Ken Arceo (@free_ken_a)

Co-host: Jeremy Pulumbarit (@jp_flicks) / Watch The End of Yesterday (Short Film) on YouTube

Social Media: Andrea Pilapil (@andreajpilapil) / Linktree / Patreon

Music: Cameron Penaflorida (@bamsaidcam)

Episode Eighty-Nine. Oh fiddlesticks! The guys join Detective Benoit Blanc to solve the latest murder mystery from Rian Johnson - Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022). The guys begin this podcast episode by revealing their top 5 most-anticipated movies for 2023. This week's Double Feature features a couple of topics related to different plot twists within Glass Onion. Finally, they hand out their Weekly Reel Awards and Guess the Rotten Tomatoes Score. Will the season 5 competition start to tighten up?

Which movie did you like more - Knives Out or Glass Onion? Email us your comments/feedback at weeklyreelpod@gmail.com. Follow The Weekly Reel Podcast on Instagram (@weeklyreel) and TikTok (@weeklyreelpod).

Co-host: Ken Arceo (@free_ken_a)

Co-host: Jeremy Pulumbarit (@jp_flicks) / Watch The End of Yesterday (Short Film) on YouTube

Social Media: Andrea Pilapil (@andreajpilapil) / Linktree / Patreon

Music: Cameron Penaflorida (@bamsaidcam)

Episode Eighty-Eight. The guys enlist the help of Joash Youngberg as they return to Pandora for the second time in season 5 to break down Avatar: The Way of Water (2022). For this week's Double Feature, the guys speculate about how the war between the Na'vi and the Sky People will progress in future sequels. Also, they talk about the technical aspects of the latest James Cameron theatrical spectacle. Finally, they hand out their Weekly Reel Awards and Guess the Rotten Tomatoes Score. Will there be any overlap with some of their winners?

How many Avatar sequels do you personally want to see released? Email us your comments/feedback at weeklyreelpod@gmail.com. Follow The Weekly Reel Podcast on Instagram (@weeklyreel) and TikTok (@weeklyreelpod).

Guest: Joash Youngberg (@joashyoungberg)

Co-host: Ken Arceo (@free_ken_a)

Co-host: Jeremy Pulumbarit (@jp_flicks) / Watch The End of Yesterday (Short Film) on YouTube

Social Media: Andrea Pilapil (@andreajpilapil) / Linktree / Patreon

Music: Cameron Penaflorida (@bamsaidcam)

Episode Eighty-Seven. What's this? For the Christmas 2022 special, the guys decided to check out The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) for the first time. What's this?! For this week's Double Feature, the guys debate whether The Nightmare Before Christmas is a Halloween or a Christmas movie. Also, the guys toss around ideas on which other holidays would work for a mashup with Halloween on a potential modern sequel. Finally, they hand out a Christmas edition of The Weekly Reel Awards and Guess the Rotten Tomatoes Score.

Is The Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween or a Christmas movie? Email us your comments/feedback at weeklyreelpod@gmail.com. Follow The Weekly Reel Podcast on Instagram (@weeklyreel) and TikTok (@weeklyreelpod).

Co-host: Ken Arceo (@free_ken_a)

Co-host: Jeremy Pulumbarit (@jp_flicks) / Watch The End of Yesterday (Short Film) on YouTube

Social Media: Andrea Pilapil (@andreajpilapil) / Linktree / Patreon

Music: Cameron Penaflorida (@bamsaidcam)

Episode Eighty-Six. Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme! Get on up! It's bobsled time! In this episode, the guys conclude a 3-episode miniseries on favorite childhood movies with... Cool Runnings (1993). In this week's Double Feature, the guys debate whether Cool Runnings is a good sports movie or a bad sports movie. Also, the guys discuss whether or not underdog movies like Cool Runnings will ever be successful at the box office again in 2022 and beyond. Finally, the guys hand out their Weekly Reel Awards and play another round of Guess the Rotten Tomatoes Score.

What is your favorite “underdog” sports movie? Email us your comments/feedback at weeklyreelpod@gmail.com. Follow The Weekly Reel Podcast on Instagram (@weeklyreel) and TikTok (@weeklyreelpod).

Co-host: Ken Arceo (@free_ken_a)

Co-host: Jeremy Pulumbarit (@jp_flicks) / Watch The End of Yesterday (Short Film) on YouTube

Social Media: Andrea Pilapil (@andreajpilapil) / Linktree / Patreon

Music: Cameron Penaflorida (@bamsaidcam)

Episode Eighty-Five. Andrea Pilapil makes her triumphant return as she shares a "journey to the past" as she introduces one of her favorite childhood movies to the guys in part 2 of a 3-episode mini-series with Anastasia (1997). For this week's Double Feature, Andrea and the guys debate whether they would like to see a live-action remake or a more historically accurate live-action movie. Also, they break down the main lynchpin to the story of Anastasia. After a quick break, they hand out their Weekly Reel Awards and Guess the Rotten Tomatoes Score for Anastasia. Will Andrea give out the 2nd ever 3000 for her "I Love You 3000" Award?

What is your favorite animated film with a main female lead? Email us your comments/feedback at weeklyreelpod@gmail.com. Follow The Weekly Reel Podcast on Instagram (@weeklyreel) and TikTok (@weeklyreelpod).

"Guest" / Social Media: Andrea Pilapil (@andreajpilapil) / Linktree / Patreon

Co-host: Ken Arceo (@free_ken_a)

Co-host: Jeremy Pulumbarit (@jp_flicks) / Watch The End of Yesterday (Short Film) on YouTube

Music: Cameron Penaflorida (@bamsaidcam)

Episode Eighty-Four. The Weekly Reel Podcast is starting a 3-episode mini-series as they share some of their favorite childhood movies. This week we cover one of Jeremy's favorite childhood movies with the Brad Bird film, The Iron Giant (1999). This week, on The Double Feature, the guys share their theories about The Iron Giant's homeworld. They also talk about some of the parallels between The Iron Giant and Superman. Finally, the guys hand out their Weekly Reel Awards and Guess the Rotten Tomatoes Score. Will we have a "first time ever" during the Rotten Tomatoes segment?

What is your favorite non-Disney/non-Dreamworks/non-anime film? Email us your comments/feedback at weeklyreelpod@gmail.com. Follow The Weekly Reel Podcast on Instagram (@weeklyreel) and TikTok (@weeklyreelpod).

Co-host: Ken Arceo (@free_ken_a)

Co-host: Jeremy Pulumbarit (@jp_flicks) / Watch The End of Yesterday (Short Film) on YouTube

Social Media: Andrea Pilapil (@andreajpilapil) / Linktree / Patreon

Music: Cameron Penaflorida (@bamsaidcam)

Episode Eighty-Three. The guys bring back Aejay Gonzales to talk about the theatrical conclusion to the MCU's Phase 4 with Ryan Coogler's, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). This week on the Double Feature, the guys debate where to put Namor in the MCU's list of villains. Also, the guys talk about the mantle of Black Panther following the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman. Finally, the guys hand out their Weekly Reel Awards and Guess the Rotten Tomatoes Score. Will Jeremy's hot streak continue?

What is your most memorable movie that centered on a posthumous actor or movie character? Email us your comments/feedback at weeklyreelpod@gmail.com. Follow The Weekly Reel Podcast on Instagram (@weeklyreel) and TikTok (@weeklyreelpod).

Guest: Aejay Gonzales (@aejayg17)

Co-host: Ken Arceo (@free_ken_a)

Co-host: Jeremy Pulumbarit (@jp_flicks) / Watch The End of Yesterday (Short Film) on YouTube

Social Media: Andrea Pilapil (@andreajpilapil) / Linktree / Patreon

Music: Cameron Penaflorida (@bamsaidcam)

Episode Eighty-Two. The guys had the time of their lives... checking out Dirty Dancing (1987) for the first time ever with special guest, Caesar Evangelista. For this week's Double Feature, the guys put on their casting hats and reveal who they would cast as Johnny Castle and Baby Houseman in 2022. They also debate if a potential 2024 Dirty Dancing project should be a remake or a true sequel to the 1987 classic. After a quick break, the guys hand out their Weekly Reel Awards and Guess the Rotten Tomatoes Score.

What is your favorite dancing movie? Email us your comments/feedback at weeklyreelpod@gmail.com. Follow The Weekly Reel Podcast on Instagram (@weeklyreel) and TikTok (@weeklyreelpod).

Guest: Caesar Evangelista (@caesarevangelista)

Co-host: Ken Arceo (@free_ken_a)

Co-host: Jeremy Pulumbarit (@jp_flicks) / Watch The End of Yesterday (Short Film) on YouTube

Social Media: Andrea Pilapil (@andreajpilapil) / Linktree / Patreon

Music: Cameron Penaflorida (@bamsaidcam)

Episode Eighty-One. The Man in Black sent us to break down the latest offering from the DC Universe, Black Adam (2022). For this week's Double Feature, the guys talk about what made Black Adam "unwatchable" at some points. They also talk about certain aspects that reminded them of some iconic past movies including possible influences. After a quick break, the guys hand out their Weekly Reel Awards for Black Adam and Guess the Rotten Tomatoes Score before talking about the much-talked-about Black Adam post-credits scene. Did the guys enjoy Black Adam?

What is your favorite Dwayne Johnson movie? Email us your comments/feedback at weeklyreelpod@gmail.com. Follow The Weekly Reel Podcast on Instagram (@weeklyreel) and TikTok (@weeklyreelpod).

Co-host: Ken Arceo (@free_ken_a)

Co-host: Jeremy Pulumbarit (@jp_flicks) / Watch The End of Yesterday (Short Film) on YouTube

Social Media: Andrea Pilapil (@andreajpilapil) / Linktree / Patreon

Music: Cameron Penaflorida (@bamsaidcam)

Episode Eighty. Ken and Jeremy visit Haddonfield circa October 31, 1978, as Michael Myers returns home to haunt his hometown in John Carpenter's Halloween (1978). For this week's Double Feature, the guys talk about the opening tracking shot and what makes Michael Myers such an iconic Halloween character. Then, the guys hand out their Weekly Reel Awards for this horror classic including Best Death.

What is your favorite movie from the Halloween franchise? Email us your comments/feedback at weeklyreelpod@gmail.com. Follow The Weekly Reel Podcast on Instagram (@weeklyreel) and TikTok (@weeklyreelpod).

Co-host: Ken Arceo (@free_ken_a)

Co-host: Jeremy Pulumbarit (@jp_flicks) / Watch The End of Yesterday (Short Film) on YouTube

Social Media: Andrea Pilapil (@andreajpilapil) / Linktree / Patreon

Music: Cameron Penaflorida (@bamsaidcam)