On this year end episode of Real Movie Stuff, Charles Kirkland Jr. reflects on family, legacy, and a year at the movies before diving into his Top 20 Films of 2025. From emotional standouts to pure cinematic chaos, he breaks down what made the list, why nostalgia matters, and why this movie earned the rare honor of being watched six times. It’s heartfelt, passionate, and the perfect sendoff for a year worth debating.

This week on Reel Movie Stuff, Charles and Producer Mike dive into Hollywood chaos from the $100-billion Netflix vs. Paramount battle for Warner Bros. to McDonald’s accidentally unleashing a cursed AI Christmas ad. Charles breaks down DC drama, Will Smith returning to Men in Black, Golden Globe surprises, and a box office ruled by Five Nights at Freddy’s. He closes with a Spoiler Free review of Hamnet, the beautifully shot Shakespeare grief drama that left him (and probably you) teary eyed.

This week on Reel Movie Stuff, Charles Kirkland Jr. is back with movie news, hot takes, and just a sprinkle of heartbreak as he vents about missing Sundance… again. (Third time’s the charm, Charles. We believe.)

He breaks down Tom Cruise finally getting an honorary Oscar because apparently jumping out of airplanes for 40 years eventually pays off. Then there’s the very exciting whisper that Black Panther 3 is officially moving forward, so yes, we all have permission to celebrate.

Charles also dives into the latest box office winners, streaming surprises, and reviews of Rental Family and Wicked: for Good. Whether they’re hits, misses, or “maybe wait for streaming,” he’s got opinions and he’s serving them up fresh.

It’s movies, mayhem, and one man’s emotional journey toward someday making it to Sundance.

This week on Reel Movie Stuff, Charles and Producer Mike tackle Hollywood chaos from AI celebrities and K-pop demon slayers to baffling box office flops. Charles confesses his niece converted him into a K-Pop Demon Hunters fan, breaks down Netflix drama, and questions why Woody is mysteriously back in the Toy Story 5 trailer. They wrap it up with spoiler free reviews of Being Eddie, In Your Dreams, and a very “C-minus energy” Running Man remake. It’s fast, funny, and full of movie mayhem.

This week on Reel 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 to Chainsaw Man slicing 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 on Hedda and Bougonia. It’s movie talk with brains, laughs, and zero pretentious nonsense.

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The Relisha Rudd Documentry (Part 1)

Charles and Super Producer Mike are back with another wild ride through movies, music, and madness. This week, they pay tribute to the late, great D’Angelo and screen legend Diane Keaton, both gone but never forgotten.

Then things take a turn from heartfelt to hilarious as Charles breaks down the Tron: Ares box office chaos (“15 years between sequels really, Disney?”), AI’s world domination, and the latest “robots replacing actors” drama. Charles has seen Terminator he’s not falling for it.

This week on Reel Movie Stuff, Charles chats with director Bill Condon and star Tonatiuh about their daring new take on Kiss 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 opposite Jennifer Lopez? In a word: magical.

This week on Reel 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 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Then it’s on to the reviews: Emma Thompson chills in Dead of Winter, while Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson smashes his way through The 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 scripts do.

If you like movies, hot takes, and a side of sass, this episode’s got your popcorn covered.