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
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire's New Trailer Shows A Really Angry Godzilla, And A Really Funny Dan Stevens
By Mike Reyes published
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has a new trailer showing off destruction, a charmingly funny Dan Stevens, and a super mad Godzilla.
Deadpool And Wolverine's Super Bowl Trailer Got Me More Excited For Ryan Reynolds' MCU Debut, But Raised Several Major Questions
By Mike Reyes published
Deadpool & Wolverine looks like your usual road trip adventure among MCU buddies, but Ryan Reynolds' big debut comes with even larger questions.
Bob Marley: One Love Review: Reinaldo Marcus Green's Biopic Focuses More On The Message Than The Man’s Life, For Better And Worse
By Mike Reyes published
Working with both traditional aspects and an attitude that puts capturing vibes over regurgitating facts, Bob Marley: One Love has a huge heart that never falters.
Sony Boss Reveals When Miles Morales Might Get His Own Movie. And While I’m Bummed, This Seems Like A Smart Move
By Mike Reyes published
Amy Pascal's update on a live-action Miles Morales may seem like a setback, but it's actually an opportunity.
Jackie Chan And Ralph Macchio's Karate Kid Movie Has Scored Its Young Lead, And I'm Hyped That A Promising Disney Vet Just Snagged The Role
By Mike Reyes published
Sony's next Karate Kid movie has just landed a promising Disney vet as its lead, and folks should start to get excited!
The Fall Guy Super Bowl Trailer Promises Ryan Gosling Action, Unicorns, Taylor Swift, And Everything In Between
By Mike Reyes published
The Super Bowl trailer for The Fall Guy starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt has dropped and it has EVERYTHING.
While Debunking A Rumored Deadpool 3 Cameo, Michael Chiklis Reveals He Knows Insider Fantastic Four Information
By Mike Reyes published
Michael Chiklis may have clobbered a pretty big Deadpool 3 rumor, but he left the public hungry for more with a tease about the Fantastic Four reboot.
Moana 2's Surprise Shift From Disney+ Show To Movie Has Me Worried, And For Good Reason
By Mike Reyes published
With the surprise announcement that Moana's sequel series is now a theatrical event, I'm a bit concerned about the quickness of Moana 2.
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Gets Real About The 'Absurd' Premise Of Game Of Thrones. It Should Never Have Worked, But It Did
By Mike Reyes published
Even after the mythic success of Game of Thrones, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is able to still look back and offer his very real concerns from day one.
Jeremy Renner References His Recovery While Sending A Message To Kevin Feige About (Possibly) Returning To The MCU As Hawkeye
By Mike Reyes published
With Jeremy Renner talking about whether or not he could return to the MCU, the Hawkeye actor made a fun reference to his ongoing recovery.
Orion And The Dark’s Jacob Tremblay Reflects On His ‘Really Good Career’ After Having Just Graduated
By Mike Reyes published
Exclusives Jacob Tremblay's shared some deep reflections on his career, as the world continues to check out Orion and the Dark.
Jacob Tremblay And Paul Walter Hauser Pick The First Kid’s Movies That ‘Went Deep’ For Them, And Their Answers Are Hilarious
By Mike Reyes last updated
Exclusives Orion and the Dark's Jacob Tremblay and Paul Walter Hauser just happen to share the same two kid's movies that made them see the world a bit clearer.
What Argylle’s Mid-Credits Scene Could Mean For The Franchise
By Mike Reyes published
Argylle's big mid-credits tease has some pretty huge implications, should the series move forward.
The New Jurassic World Movie Is Lining Up An Action Heavyweight As Its Director, And I'm Extremely Curious About Where Things Could Be Going
By Mike Reyes published
Hold onto your butts, as the Jurassic World follow-up may have a director, and a release date, lined up for the near future.
Argylle's Matthew Vaughn Makes The Best Case Yet For Henry Cavill's Bond Casting, But I Think It’s Both A Blessing And A Curse
By Mike Reyes published
While Matthew Vaughn has a very good reason for supporting Argylle's Henry Cavill as James Bond, it's a caveat that could go either way.
Sir Anthony Hopkins Is Starring In A Ryan Reynolds-Produced Super Bowl Ad, And Now I Have A Wild Deadpool 3 Theory That I Hope Is True
By Mike Reyes published
Anthony Hopkins is starring in a Super Bowl ad with Deadpool 3's Ryan Reynolds, and now my fan theory senses are tingling.
Rocky And The Mandalorian Actor Carl Weathers Is Dead At 76
By Mike Reyes published
Carl Weathers, iconic character actor known for everything from Rocky to The Mandalorian, has died at 76.
Guillermo Del Toro Pens Tribute To Pinocchio Collaborator Mark Gustafson After His Death At 64
By Mike Reyes published
Academy Award winner Mark Gustafson has died at 64, with his Pinocchio co-director Guillermo del Toro sharing a sweet sendoff.
Latest Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Preview Bolsters Fan Speculation Famous Star Wars Actor Is Voicing Shadow
By Mike Reyes published
A new Sonic the Hedgehog 3 video has dropped a tease for Shadow's voice, and some Star Wars talent is emerging as a frontrunner.
Back To Black Trailer Reveals Marisa Abela's Amy Winehouse After Viral Set Photos Broke The Internet
By Mike Reyes published
Marisa Abela's performance in Back To Black shines in the new trailer for Sam Taylor-Johnson's long awaited drama.
Argylle Gives Bryce Dallas Howard A Badass Catchphrase, And Samuel L. Jackson Ranks Its Coolness On A Scale Of 1 To 10
By Mike Reyes published
Exclusives As the Argylle cast is set to invade theaters, a Bryce Dallas Howard catchphrase might become a new meme, especially with Samuel L. Jackson's endorsement.
'I Could Rave About This Movie Forever': Top Movie Theater Executives Talk About Massive Impact Godzilla Minus One Had On The Industry
By Mike Reyes published
Exclusives Godzilla Minus One's Cinderzilla story of box office success made a big dent in the world of cinema, and industry leaders have some insight as to why.
Kurt Russell's Explanation For Turning Down Metal Gear Solid's Snake Is Another Reason Why We Love The Escape From New York Actor
By Mike Reyes published
When asked about a rumor that he was approached to voice Metal Gear Solid's lead, Kurt Russell had the perfect response.