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
Tom Hardy Kind Of Explains Why Spider-Man Isn't In The Venom Movies, But His Answer's Still Really Confusing
By Mike Reyes published
Let Them Fight, Marvel!
A Minecraft Movie: Release Date, Trailer, Cast, And Other Things We Know About The Upcoming Video Game Adaptation
By Mike Reyes, Alexandra Ramos last updated
The Minecraft movie is coming -- here is what we know so far about the long-awaited adaptation.
As Gladiator II’s Paul Mescal Recalls Being 'Incapacitated’ By Nerves On His First Day Working With Denzel Washington, The Oscar Winner Gave Him A Compliment
By Mike Reyes published
Mescal should frame these words of kindness.
How Terrifier 3 Might Inadvertently Be Helping The Wild Robot At The Box Office
By Mike Reyes published
Everybody wins?
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory’s Producer Tells Us The Important Note That Shaped Season 2’s Story
By Mike Reyes published
Exclusives DreamWorks Animation and Netflix's continuation of the Jurassic saga had a very specific concern in mind.
Wallace And Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl's New Trailer Has A Laugh That Almost Made Me Spill My Coffee, And As A Fan I Appreciate That
By Mike Reyes published
Don't ruffle Feathers McGraw!
I Already Dig Kathy Bates' Matlock, But The Premiere Left Me With A Big Question I Bet Other Longtime Fans Also Had
By Mike Reyes published
If we're bringing back Matlock, there's an important factor that needs to be present.
The Apprentice Review: Sebastian Stan’s Donald Trump Drama Is A Chilling Yet Slightly Uneven Feature
By Mike Reyes published
In its own way, The Apprentice is a compelling tragedy that also mashes up the ‘80s style ambition of Scarface with the creation myth of Frankenstein.
Apparently Jason Reitman Stood In For A John Belushi Scene After Matt Wood Had To Be Rushed To The Hospital On The First Night Of Filming Saturday Night
By Mike Reyes published
It's a moment that could only happen live in New York.
I Saw Megalopolis After It Was Roasted By Moviegoers And Critics, And I Don’t Think It Earns Its Negative Reputation
By Mike Reyes published
It's time for a great debate on Megalopolis' quality.
Amazon MGM's Boss Gave An Update On The Next James Bond Movie, And I'm Kind Of Split On How To Take This News
By Mike Reyes published
At least we have time for another round of Vespers.
The Cool Story Behind How The Curse Of The Necklace’s Central Prop Was Created, And What It Meant To The Cast
By Mike Reyes published
The necklace may be evil, but the stories behind it are quite relatable.
The 50 Best Horror Movies Of All Time
By Nick Venable, Rich Knight, Sean O'Connell, Corey Chichizola, Mack Rawden, Alexandra Ramos, Eric Eisenberg, Mike Reyes, Jason Wiese, Cody Beck last updated
Here is CinemaBlend's list for the 30 greatest horror films of all time.
Henry Thomas Might Not Be In The Life Of Chuck, But He Still Had Plenty To Say About Mike Flanagan’s Upcoming Stephen King Adaptation
By Mike Reyes published
Don't worry, there's no feud between these horror creating friends.
The Gladiator 2 Popcorn Bucket Has Dropped, And I Am Indeed Entertained
By Mike Reyes published
I call the cup ‘Strength’ and the bucket ‘Honor.’
A24's Latest Heretic Trailer Has Impressed Me With How Little The Hugh Grant Horror Movie Has Been Spoiled
By Mike Reyes published
‘You figured it out yet?’ No, I don’t think I have.
Ludacris Reveals How AI Has Found Its Way Onto The Fast And Furious Sets, And The Results Are Hilarious
By Mike Reyes published
This is borderline nightmare fuel.
After Loving Alien: Romulus, I'm Pumped To Hear An Exciting New Franchise Entry Is Coming After FX's TV Show
By Mike Reyes published
Prepare to head back into Isolation.
Goldfinger At 60: How The Sean Connery James Bond Movie Solidified The Classic 007 Formula
By Mike Reyes published
007's third mission is worth its weight in gold, and then some.
Blumhouse Vets Madeleine And Violet McGraw Shared Which Family Members They Love To Hide All Of The M3GAN 2.0 And Black Phone 2 Secrets From
By Mike Reyes published
The Curse of the Necklace stars know how to keep a secret.
30+ Actors Who Appeared In Only One Pivotal Scene And Crushed It
By Mike Reyes published
This club is for quick closers only.
Sons Of Anarchy Creator Kurt Sutter Reportedly Exited His New Netflix Show With Lena Headey, And The Timing Doesn't Bode Well
By Mike Reyes published
Netflix's The Abandons finds itself in a pretty touch position.
Laura Dern Grew Up In A ‘Household With Women.’ She Says Kris Kristofferson Taught Her On Set How Men Could Be ‘Deeply Generous’ Too
By Mike Reyes published
Mr. Kristofferson's legacy continues to be richly remembered.
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