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
Guardians Of The Galaxy's Karen Gillan Reacts To Vol. 3's Star-Lord End-Credits Reveal, Shares Thoughts On Nebula's Future
By Mike Reyes published
Karen Gillan was as shocked as we all were when that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 post-credits reveal dropped.
Tron: Ares' Director Has Teased More Details On The Jared Leto Threequel, And I Have So Many Questions
By Mike Reyes published
Director Joachim Rønning has shared a photo from the Tron: Ares set that inspires quite a few questions in just a simple image.
‘I Auditioned For A Lot Of Magical Negroes’: David Alan Grier And Justice Smith Open Up About The Hollywood Trope Their Movie Makes Fun Of
By Mike Reyes published
Exclusives David Alan Grier and Justice Smith discuss the professional experiences that made making The American Society of Magical Negroes a rewarding satire.
The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter Is Celebrating Butterbeer This Spring, And Universal Studios' Is Opening A Brand New Location To Do It In The Best Way Possible
By Mike Reyes published
Universal Studios' Orlando and Hollywood parks are about to become the home of a delicious new celebration: Butterbeer Season!
Catherine O’Hara Confirms Beetlejuice Sequel Will Include Beloved Aspect Of The Original
By Mike Reyes published
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is going to have a big connection to a beloved moment from the original film, according to actor Catherine O'Hara.
I Want To Always Be As Happy As Glen Powell Looks Eating Pie In New Video For Netflix's Hit Man
By Mike Reyes published
Glen Powell celebrates Pi(e) Day in a new promo for his Netflix movie Hit Man, and we all should aspire to have this level of joy in our lives.
Turns Out Christopher Nolan Earned Tom Cruise-Level Figures After Oppenheimer’s Success. Not Bad For A 3-Hour Movie
By Mike Reyes published
Oppenheimer's success at both the box office and this year's Oscars has given Christopher Nolan a Tom Cruise-level bonus to be proud of.
See Bill Skarsgård Come Back To Life After Getting Shot And More In The Crow Remake's First Trailer
By Mike Reyes published
The first look at the Crow movie has dropped and there's a lot to unpack.
Netflix's Atlas Trailer Has Jennifer Lopez Lost In Space, And I'm Totally Here For It
By Mike Reyes published
Jennifer Lopez is stranded on an icy planet, with a mech suit, in Netflix's Atlas trailer; and it looks as promising as it sounds.
The Rides Of Universal Studios Florida, Ranked
By Mike Reyes published
Universal Studios Florida has a lot of exciting rides, but which ones are the best of the best?
Alan Ritchson's Reacher Follow-up Is A Team-Up With Arnold Schwarzenegger, And I Literally Don't Need To Know Anything Else About This Movie
By Mike Reyes published
Alan Ritchson and Arnold Schwarzenegger are making a movie together, and if that doesn't sell you, there's more excitement ahead.
Hear The Audience Laugh As Robert Downey Jr. Gets Real About Playing Iron Man For So Long
By Mike Reyes published
Robert Downey Jr. got real about his tenure as the MCU's Iron Man, and the crowd could definitely identify with his comments.
Margot Robbie Switched From Black To Gold For The Oscars After Party, And It Was A Corset Look To Boot
By Mike Reyes published
Margot Robbie's Oscar night was all about a black and gold switcharoo, with a corset to seal the Barbie star's trendy deal.
Margot Robbie And Billie Eilish's Reactions To Ryan Gosling Singing 'I'm Just Ken' Are Almost Better Than The Oscars Performance
By Mike Reyes published
Ryan Gosling's Oscar performance of his Barbie song inspired a reaction as glorious as the act itself.
After Rewatching L.A. Confidential, I'm Even More Mad The Chadwick Boseman Sequel Never Happened
By Mike Reyes published
L.A. Confidential's frequent appearances on streaming services is a delight, but also a bittersweet reminder of what could have been.
All The Garfield Movies And Specials: A Look Back At Each Of The Adaptations
By Mike Reyes published
The Garfield Movie's theatrical release has prompted a look back at the history of Jim Davis' creation through TV and movie screens alike.
Pierce Brosnan Walks Back Not Caring Who The Next James Bond Is, Suggests An Oppenheimer Star For The Role
By Mike Reyes published
Former 007 Pierce Brosnan has now endorsed an Oppenheimer star as a good choice for the next James Bond.
‘I Worry’: Harry Potter Actress Shares Blunt Thoughts Over Hardcore Adult Fans
By Mike Reyes published
Harry Potter adults are a concern for actor Miriam Margolyes, and she's explained why in a recent interview.
Zack Snyder Reveals Bizarre Way He Wanted To Get A Topless Scene Into Watchmen
By Mike Reyes published
Zack Snyder reveals how his experience shooting Watchmen led to a totally wild proposition for a topless scene he was hoping to land.
Jurassic World Actor Addresses Returning For The New Sequel
By Mike Reyes published
As Jurassic World's follow up continues to develop, a veteran cast member has discussed whether they'd be up for another walk in the park.
Spider-Man’s Kirsten Dunst Gets Honest About Why She’d Return To The Comic Book Genre
By Mike Reyes published
Spider-Man alum Kirsten Dunst has a pretty spot on answer for why she'd make another comic book movie, without question.
'Am I Going To Put On The Red Bathing Suit?' Former Baywatch Stars Pamela Anderson And More Open Up About Possibly Appearing In The New Show
By Mike Reyes published
The newly announced Baywatch revival already has original cast members like Pamela Anderson commenting on potential involvement.
The Story Behind Universal Mardi Gras’ 2024 Parade: How An Early Morning Phone Call Led To An Exciting New Float
By Mike Reyes published
Exclusives Universal Studios Florida's Mardi Gras 2024 parade has a wild story behind how it came to be, including a last minute float inspired by nature itself.
Jackie Chan And Ralph Macchio's New Karate Kid Movie Has Recruited A Mandalorian Star And More, And This Cast Is Getting Seriously Stacked
By Mike Reyes published
As Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio's big Karate Kid legacy-quel marches on, a handful of new actors have the project shining even brighter.