Mike Reyes
The Background: Mike Reyes is the Senior Movie Contributor at CinemaBlend, though that title’s more of a guideline really. Passionate about entertainment since grade school, the movies have always held a special place in his life, which explains his current occupation. Writing in some way, shape, or form since fifth grade, Mike’s time at CinemaBlend started in 2014, when he was hired as a freelance writer. In 2019, Mr. Reyes became a full time fixture of the CB staff, a decision that the management still hotly debates to this very day, questioning whether it was “a good idea, or the best idea?” Mike graduated from Drew University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, but swore off of running for public office a long time ago. You can hear him on various podcasts, you just need to know where to look.
What He's Into: This is a tough question to answer, as Mike’s kind of into a lot of things. Most prominently, he is CinemaBlend’s James Bond expert, thanks to being raised with a healthy appreciation for the storied spy series and anything espionage related. Mike has several other specialized fields that he’s been passionate about since his early years. Among those interests are breaking down the ins and outs of time travel, studying and admiring Large Scale Aggressors, Titans, Kaiju, and dinosaurs; as well as detective work. Adjacent to his entertainment interests, Mr. Reyes enjoys the worlds of high end mens fashion (eyewear included), fine alcohol and cocktails, and the comforts of a good book or video game. If you ask nicely, he might even dip back into his experience as a singer, just for fun.
What He's Excited About Right Now: The continuing hunt for the new James Bond, any and all updates about how Adam Wingard and Dan Stevens are turning Godzilla vs. Kong 2 into a stealth sequel to The Guest, and the potential for Tron: Ares to somehow be the sequel Tron: Ascension was promised to be. Also, a good excuse to be sent on another theme park assignment, and anything Guillermo del Toro has cooking,
Latest articles by Mike Reyes
Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver Review: Zack Snyder’s Netflix Sequel Is An Adrenaline Rush That Partially Redeems Its Predecessor
By Mike Reyes published
The continuing tale of Kora (Sofia Boutella) and her rag tag group of warriors plays a lot better in this part of the story.
Abigail Review: Radio Silence’s Bloodsoaked Horror-Comedy Goes For The Throat With A Smile
By Mike Reyes published
Full of hidden delights, and a cheekiness that matches its mean streak, Abigail should surprise even the most hardcore movie-goers who think they know what to expect.
Tom Cruise Was Once Considered For Iron Man, But There Was Another Superhero Movie He Also 'Flirted' With
By Mike Reyes published
Tom Cruise's flirtation with the role of Iron Man is well documented, but apparently another superhero movie was courting him around the same time.
First Trailer For M. Night Shyamalan's Trap Seems To Give Away Major Twist For Josh Hartnett's Character, And I Need To Know More
By Mike Reyes published
M. Night Shyamalan's Trap trailer has dropped, with a Josh Hartnett twist so intriguing it's been revealed rather early.
Leonardo DiCaprio Has Set His Sights On His Killers Of The Flower Moon Follow-Up, And He's Back With Martin Scorsese
By Mike Reyes published
Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese might be teaming up real soon after Killers of the Flower Moon, thanks to a long dormant passion project.
We're Finally Getting More Crazy Rich Asians, But I’m Baffled It's Not The China Rich Girlfriend Followup I Was Excited For
By Mike Reyes published
Crazy Rich Asians is about to return in a big way, but somehow it's not through the long promised theatrical sequels.
How Brad Pitt Is Allegedly Approaching His Relationship With Ines De Ramon As Legal Issues With Angelina Jolie Linger
By Mike Reyes published
Even with Brad Pitt's lingering divorce from Angelina Jolie, his relationship with Ines de Ramon seems to be in a rather good place.
The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare Review: Guy Ritchie’s Latest Is Fast, Fierce, Fascist-Fighting Fun
By Mike Reyes published
Henry Cavill and company are having so much fun, it’s infectious.
Jesse Plemons Is So Good In His One Scene In Civil War The Internet Can't Stop Talking About It. How He Landed The Role
By Mike Reyes published
Exclusives Jesse Plemons' Civil War performance is getting raves, and it's amazing to think that Alex Garland didn't initially have the actor on board.
28 Years Later Writer Alex Garland Tells Us The Main Theme Of The Sequel, And Now I Have Even More Questions Than Before
By Mike Reyes published
28 Years Later writer Alex Garland is teasing the future of the franchise legacy-quel, thanks to his remarks on the main theme of the potential trilogy.
Civil War Ending Explained: The Shocking Moments That Concluded Alex Garland's War Story And How They May Spark Debate Among Moviegoers
By Mike Reyes published
Civil War sees Alex Garland leaving some pretty huge questions on the table after the film's stunning finale.
The True Story Behind How Godzilla Came Into Being Back In 1954 (And Where The Name Allegedly Came From)
By Mike Reyes published
Godzilla has been a cinematic icon for decades, so it's worth going over how the character came into being in 1954.
After Tenet's IMAX Re-release, I Want To See These 16 Movies Brought Back To The Format
By Mike Reyes published
With the IMAX format on a hot streak, it's time to share the love with some old favorites after Tenet's re-release.
Transformers And G.I. Joe Are Officially Having A Crossover Movie Following Rise Of The Beasts Cliffhanger
By Mike Reyes published
The Transformers/G.I. Joe crossover is officially happening, as announced with a lot of other fantastic Paramount Pictures news.
Godzilla Boss Reacts To Minus One’s Wild Global Success
By Mike Reyes published
Toho president Hiro Matsuoka took some time at this year's CinemaCon to tip his hat to Godzilla Minus One's kaiju-sized success.
NFL Vet, Actor And Accused Murderer OJ Simpson Is Dead At 76
By Mike Reyes published
Through an announcement from his family, O.J. Simpson has been reported as dying at age 76.
Critics Have Seen Amazon’s Fallout Series, And Fans Of The Games Should Be Ready To Chug A Nuka Cola In Celebration
By Mike Reyes published
Amazon's Fallout series has received its first critical reactions, in anticipation of it's impending streaming debut.
Civil War Review: Alex Garland’s Electrifying War Story Is An Intellectual Blockbuster Triumph
By Mike Reyes published
Civil War is an intellectual blockbuster triumph that continues to prove why the writer/director is one of the most compelling storytellers in the contemporary cinematic landscape.
Joker 2 Trailer: Check Out Joaquin Phoenix And Lady Gaga Paired Together In The Musical Folie À Deux
By Mike Reyes published
The Joker: Folie à Deux trailer is here, and gives us our first taste of the romantic story between Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga's characters.
Cool New Superman Fan Art Puts New Star David Corenswet Into An Iconic Moment
By Mike Reyes published
David Corenswet's upcoming depiction of Superman has a brand new piece of fan art that'll look super familiar to the fandom.
Viral TikTok Shows Bill Murray, Paul Rudd And More Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Stars Adorably Give Kid Advice On Dealing With Ghosts
By Mike Reyes published
A viral TikTok with Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire stars sees actors like Bill Murray and Paul Rudd handing down advice to a child.
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Director Knows The Spinoff People Want. Why We're Getting A 'New Chapter' Instead
By Mike Reyes published
Director Wes Ball understands that Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes may have sidestepped the obvious sequel pitch, and he has a good reason for why.
Fly Me To The Moon Trailer Features Channing Tatum And Scarlett Johansson In A Rom Com About A Fake Moon Landing, And I Have So Many Questions
By Mike Reyes published
Fly Me To The Moon's first trailer sells Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum doing what most movie couples do...trying to fake the moon landing.