• 14 Awards Later…
    Feb 21 2026

    This week on Reel Movie Stuff, Charles recaps the Black Reel Awards where Sinners basically adopted 14 trophies breaks down the latest box office wins (including Warner Bros.’ surprising Wuthering Heights glow up), and reviews How to Make a Killing. He also checks in with the Light Reel Film Festival and spotlights rising filmmakers. Awards, numbers, and sharp takes all in one reel.

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    24 mins
  • Awards Were Won, Movies Were Judged
    Feb 14 2026

    This week on Reel Movie Stuff, Charles speed runs the entertainment world like he’s chasing an after credits scene hitting the Grammys, the Super Bowl, and the latest box office shakeups all in one go. If it had a stage, a screen, or a trophy, he’s got an opinion on it.

    He also reviews Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die and Crime 101, breaking down the performances, the vibes, and whether they deserve your ticket money or your “wait for streaming” patience.

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    28 mins
  • Blizzards, Box Office & Side-Eyes
    Jan 31 2026

    This week on Reel Movie Stuff, talks Oscar chaos, snowed-in box offices, and why Sinners dominating awards season feels both thrilling and nerve wracking. He reviews Chris Pratt’s AI thriller Mercy , praises Disney+’s surprisingly smart Wonder Man, and declares Sam Raimi’s Send Help a rare January movie worth leaving the house for. Add Jason Statham doing Jason Statham things and Producer Mike flexing his LA weather, and you’ve got movie talk served hot even in a blizzard.

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    31 mins
  • The Year Starts with a Side Eye
    Jan 17 2026

    Here’s a funny, engaging, but tight podcast summary that fits this episode’s energy:

    It’s the first episode of 2026, and Charles Kirkland Jr. is already choosing chaos in the name of cinema. He breaks down the year ahead, the movies we should be excited for, and why Sinners getting snubbed at the Golden Globes is less a mystery and more a full blown injustice. Expect a passionate rant, a quick box office flex (Avatar stays winning), and some real talk about who awards season is actually built for.

    Plus, Charles reviews Dead Man’s Wire, reminding us that January movies can still hit—and that sometimes the real horror is capitalism. It’s movie news, movie love, and movie side-eyes, all served straight—no chaser.



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    28 mins
  • These Were the Top 20 of 2025
    Dec 19 2025

    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.

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    40 mins
  • The $100 Billion Plot Twist
    Dec 12 2025

    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.

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    31 mins
  • Sundance FOMO & the Return of Wakanda
    Nov 23 2025

    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.

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    35 mins
  • AI Voices & Other Nightmares
    Nov 14 2025

    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.

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    33 mins