Mike Reyes

Mike Reyes

Senior Movies Contributor

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

Nicole Kidman staring ahead with a blank expression in the Babygirl trailer.

‘The Most Disturbing Film I’ve Ever Seen.’ Nicole Kidman Says Viewers Aren’t Holding Back After Seeing Her New Movie, And Yikes

By Mike Reyes published

Babygirl, you'll stay on their minds.

Movies
Amber Heard in Aquaman

Amber Heard's Rep Speaks Out After News Breaks The Star Is Having Baby No. 2: 'It Is Still Quite Early'

By Mike Reyes published

Another little traveller may be entering Ms. Heard's world.

Movies
Jennifer Garner pictured behind the wheel in Deadpool & Wolverine, next to Ben Affleck pictured in a Dunkin' ad.

The Nice Gesture Jennifer Garner Allegedly Made To Ben Affleck As The Holidays Are Approaching

By Mike Reyes published

This story's as cozy as a warm mug of cocoa.

Movies
Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel stand together at a hotel desk in Gilmore Girls, pictured next to Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox looking up from a couch together on Friends.

Costume Designer Claps Back At TikTok Creators Sparking Rumors The Friends And Gilmore Girls Casts Literally Shared Wardrobes: ‘Sorry’

By Mike Reyes published

Joey doesn't share pants!

Television
Daniel Craig in Glass Onion

Thanks To Viral Clip, I Just Learned We've All Been Pronouncing Daniel Craig's Name Wrong (And Who Knew?)

By Mike Reyes published

The name's Cr-ai-g. Not "Craig."

Movies
A close up of Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard in Wicked.

'You Stink!: Jeff Goldblum Once Stopped Showering To Fully Immerse In A Role, And The Results Were Way More Awkward Than Expected

By Mike Reyes published

Mr. Goldblum learned a valuable lesson in this early career effort.

Movies
Daniel Zolghadri, Lachlan Watson, Jaeden Martell and Rachel Zegler stand together in fright in Y2K.

A24 Made A Hilarious Y2K Popcorn Bucket Joke, And Now I Need It To Become Real

By Mike Reyes published

Hear me out: a matching mouse drink cup.

Movies
Paul Mescal as Lucius squinting in the light in Gladiator 2

'We Certainly Didn’t Want To Be A Pale Imitation': Gladiator II's Creators On The One Big Goal With Making A Sequel, And How The Story Came About

By Mike Reyes published

What we do in our careers echoes in development.

Movies
Freddie Prinze Jr. and Ryan Phillippe have a stare off with Sarah Michelle Gellar and Jennifer Love Hewitt in background in I Know What You Did Last Summer

The New I Know What You Did Last Summer Sequel Is Now Filming, And The First Set Photo Is Giving Me Chills In The Best Way

By Mike Reyes published

Who's behind the hook this time?!

Movies
Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in Wicked

Universal Orlando Is Rumored To Be Closing A Coaster, And I Have A Wicked Idea For A Replacement

By Mike Reyes published

One train leaves, another one can arrive.

Theme-parks
Daniel Craig takes a break during his exercises in Skyfall.

Daniel Craig Made A Great Point About What Makes A Solid James Bond, And Why It Was Also One Of His 'Biggest Reservations' About Signing On

By Mike Reyes published

Future James Bonds may want to take note.

Movies
Ralph Fiennes in Conclave

I’m Shook One Of The Best Movies Of 2024 Is About Picking A Pope, But I’m Happy It’s Streaming Now

By Mike Reyes published

Holy wow.

Movies
Emma Canning holds Milo Callaghan in a moment of vulnerability in the woods in Dune: Prophecy S1 E3 - "Sisterhood Above All."

I Asked Dune: Prophecy’s Emma Canning About The Mystery Surrounding Tula And Lila’s Relationship, And Her Answer Has Me Properly Teased

By Mike Reyes published

Yet another huge question has presented itself in the Dune: Prophecy narrative.

Interviews
Tom Cruise grabs the Rabbits Foot container in Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning.

What You Need To Know About The Rabbit's Foot Before Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning

By Mike Reyes published

Could Tom Cruise's (alleged) final mission be solving a huge franchise mystery?

Movies
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon pictured leaning back in separate office chairs in Air.

Ben Affleck And Matt Damon Are Back To Work Together, And An Insider Weighed In On Their Longtime Connection

By Mike Reyes published

The boys are back again, and it doesn't look like they're slowing down at all.

Movies
Keira Knightley in Love Actually.

Keira Knightley Says People Recreated Love Actually’s Cards Gesture For Her, But It’s Her Brutally Honest Take On Filming The Scene That Really Has My Attention

By Mike Reyes published

All you need is... perspective.

Movies
Connie Nielsen stands regally with tears in her eyes while Joseph Quinn showers her with rose pedals in Gladiator II.

Gladiator II's DP Seemingly Took Some Shots At The Film And Ridley Scott. What He Says Really Happened

By Mike Reyes published

The glory of Rome lies in its editing.

Movies
Kathy Bates sits smiling at a table with a drink in front of her in Matlock S1 E7 - "Belly of the Beast."

No, Matlock Didn’t Have A Thanksgiving Special, But I Know What I Want To See In Kathy Bates’ Christmas Episode

By Mike Reyes published

What would the holidays be without some sort of dangerous truths?

Television
Denzel Washington sits stoically in the firelight in Gladiator II.

'I'm Not Offered Any.' Denzel Washington Gets Real About How He's Done Dozens Of Movies And Literally None Of Them Have Been Rom-Coms

By Mike Reyes published

How has this not happened yet?!

Movies
Sarah Michelle Gellar stands outside with a questioning look in I Know What You Did Last Summer.

Sarah Michelle Gellar Confirmed I Know What You Did Last Summer Is About To Start Filming, And Fans Are Freaking Out

By Mike Reyes published

You could even say that people are quite hooked on this latest tease.

Movies
Rebecca Ferguson in mission: impossible - dead reckoning part one

I Just Found Out The Real Reason Rebecca Ferguson Wears An Eyepatch In Mission: Impossible, And The Answer Was Not What I Expected

By Mike Reyes published

A person's eyes always have a story to tell.

Movies
Rebecca Ferguson pictured exploring a dim setting, while Tim Robbins ponders something lit by artificial sunlight in Silo Season 2.

‘It's Gonna Be Frustrating To The Audience’: Silo Showrunner Graham Yost Explains How Season 2’s Structure Almost Played Out Differently, And What Changed His Mind

By Mike Reyes published

Silo Season 2's third episode returns to a more traditional rhythm, and for a good reason.

Interviews

It Is My Duty As A James Bond Fan To Tell You About The Black Friday Fashion Deal On Sunspel's Rivera Polo Shirt

By Mike Reyes published

James Bond fans can purchase Sunspel's Rivera Polo Shirt for 20%, thanks to a Black Friday deal that makes it easier to look like 007.

Movies
Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh look on with slightly villainous looks in Wicked.

I Understand Why Wicked 2 Is Being Released A Year Later, But I Have One Big Worry As Someone New To The Story'

By Mike Reyes published

No one mourns the spoilers!

Movies
Gregg Wallace speaks on the set of Masterchef UK.

Masterchef UK Host Steps Down After Sexual Harassment Allegations: ‘I Was Actually More Angry Than Anything Else, Because I Thought It Was So Inappropriate.’

By Mike Reyes published

Gregg Wallace's tenure on the BBC series allegedly comes with some troubling reports.

Television
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