Buckle up—this week on Reel Talk, we’re diving into all the latest movie news that’s shaking up Hollywood. 🏎️

✅ Brad Pitt’s F1 is burning rubber at the box office with a $64.5M worldwide opening. Can Apple’s biggest theatrical gamble pay off? ✅ The Batman Part II script is finally DONE—what can we expect from Matt Reeves’ next chapter in Gotham? ✅ Tron: Ares is teasing “the holy grail” of computer graphics and Nine Inch Nails’ “unpleasant” soundtrack—are we entering a new era of sci-fi? ✅ Plus: Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Network II, Pixar’s new cat movie Gatto, Denis Villeneuve directing the next Bond, and more!

🎬 From superhero blockbusters to Oscar-bait drama and Apple’s Formula 1 spectacle, this episode covers it all.

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From Jaws to Barbenheimer, summer has always been Hollywood’s favourite season — but why? In this episode of Reel Talk, we break down how the hottest months of the year consistently deliver the biggest blockbusters, the wildest cultural moments, and the fattest box office returns.

We compare the past 15 years of summer releases vs winter and fall, get into the psychology of seasonal viewing habits, and ask the big question: will summer always reign supreme, or is December creeping up?

Plus, we play a round of “Summer or Bummer” and get nostalgic about our all-time favourite summer movie memories.

🎬 Box office stats 🎥 Seasonal release strategy 🍿 Iconic lineups from the last 15 years 🎮 Fun game segment: Summer vs Winter 🔥 Listener Q: What’s your ultimate summer blockbuster?

Feeling lucky? In this Reel Talk episode, Sander and Nason go all-in on the greatest gambling movies ever made. From the smoky poker tables of Rounders to the glitzy casinos of Ocean’s Eleven, we’re breaking down the most iconic, thrilling, and high-stakes films where fortune favours the bold (and sometimes the reckless).

We dive into:

• The realism of card shark classics like 21 and Molly’s Game
• The chaos and character depth of Uncut Gems
• The pure Vegas energy of Casino
• And underrated gems you might’ve missed

Whether you’re a film buff, poker pro, or just love a good story with risk and reward, this episode is for you.

🃏 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment your favourite gambling movie!

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