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
Ryan Gosling Had A Funny Reaction When Barbie’s ‘I’m Just Ken’ Scored An Award Win, And The Internet Is Loving It
By Mike Reyes published
After a Barbie awards win caught star Ryan Gosling off guard, his reaction has fans loving his look of genuine surprise.
The 19 Best Mean Girls Easter Eggs In The Movie Musical
By Mike Reyes published
Ok, Mean Girls superfans, it's time to dive into a list of the best nods to the 2004 classic in the 2024 musical revamp.
Peter Capaldi Tells Us Which Of His Classic Characters Would Be Made Into ‘Mincemeat’ By His Criminal Record Adversary
By Mike Reyes published
Exclusives Criminal Record actor Peter Capaldi admits that when it comes to his new Apple TV+ character, he'd easily destroy one of his classic characters.
Minecraft: Release Date, 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.
How To Train Your Dragon's Live-Action Remake Has Cast Another A+ Actor, And I Think This Is A Slice Of Fried Gold
By Mike Reyes published
Hot on the heels of Gerard Butler's How to Train Your Dragon casting, an excellent choice has been landed for his second in command.
Abigail Trailer Has Melissa Barrera, Angus Cloud, And The Scream Directors And I'm So Here For This Horror Movie
By Mike Reyes published
We finally have a trailer for Radio Silence's mysterious Universal monster movie with Melissa Barrera, Abigail, and it looks hysterically horrifying.
Hellraiser Director David Bruckner Is Set To Reimagine Another Horror Classic, And I'm All In On This One
By Mike Reyes published
After bringing a modern spin to the Hellraiser series, director David Bruckner has set his sights on another horror classic that's out of this world.
The Story Behind How Ted 2 Changed, And The Reasons Mila Kunis Didn’t Return
By Mike Reyes published
Believe it or not, Ted 2 underwent some major changes, which fed into the story behind why actor Mila Kunis didn't return to the series.
They Say Don't Meet Your Heroes ... Do!': BSG's Katee Sackhoff Finally Met Fellow Sci-Fi Icon Linda Hamilton And I Love How Excited She Was
By Mike Reyes published
Battlestar Galactica vet Katee Sackhoff finally met The Terminator's Linda Hamilton, and it was as adorable as you'd expect!
Mark Hamill Shares That Luke Skywalker Finally Met Queen Amidala Last Night At The Golden Globes
By Mike Reyes published
After last night's Golden Globes, Mark Hamill and Natalie Portman have finally met in person, and have the picture to prove it!
The James Bond Movies In Order: How To Watch All Of The 007 Movies
By Mike Reyes last updated
Whether you're a 007 newbie or a veteran, here's how to watch the James Bond movies in order.
Everything New And Coming Soon To Netflix
By Mike Reyes last updated
Looking for what's new or coming soon to Netflix's vast library of TV and Movies? You've come to the right place.
32 Funny Will Ferrell Quotes From Movies And TV
By Mike Reyes published
Will Ferrell's career as an SNL star and comedy movie legend has given the world quite a few memorable lines, and these are some of the best.
Charlie Hunnam Revealed The One Thing That Would Make Him Say Yes To Pacific Rim 3, And I Couldn’t Love This Answer More
By Mike Reyes published
Pacific Rim 3 only needs one ingredient to bring actor Charlie Hunnam back to the table...and I can't blame him for wanting this.
A Viral TikTok Caught The Aftermath Of A Guest Punching A Cast Member On The Monorail During The Holiday Season, Because Of Course
By Mike Reyes published
Walt Disney World's holiday season saw a cast member punched by a guest, and TikTok caught the aftermath.
Ken Jennings Knows Jeopardy Has Been A Learning Curve Since He Replaced Alex Trebek. Now He’s Taking On Celebrity Jeopardy For Mayim Bialik
By Mike Reyes published
As the host of both Jeopardy! and Celebrity Jeopardy!, former champion Ken Jennings has a very keen insight into what makes those shows tick.
The Live-Action How To Train Your Dragon Is Bringing Back One Of The Animated Movie's Actors To Reprise Their Role, And I'm So Excited
By Mike Reyes published
How To Train Your Dragon's live-action remake has landed its latest cast member, bringing back a face that fans are going to flip out over.
'Then, And Only Then, Was I Offended': Dave Chappelle Called Chris Rock Right After Will Smith Slapped Him, But Didn't Think It Was Real At The Time
By Mike Reyes published
Almost two years after the Will Smith/Chris Rock Oscar slap, Dave Chappelle reveals how he found out it was real, and how he sees both men today.
Is Emma Stone Doing Cruella 2? Here's The Latest
By Mike Reyes published
After being announced to the public several years ago, Emma Stone's Cruella 2 has a rather interesting update to report.
The Book Of Clarence Review: Jeymes Samuel's Biblical Epic Delivers A Fresh Take That Everyone Can Enjoy
By Mike Reyes published
Action, comedy and emotion come together in The Harder The Fall helmer’s latest.
No Big Deal, Julianne Moore Remembers Exactly What It Was Like Carrying Around A 70-lb Animatronic Dinosaur On The Set Of Jurassic Park 2
By Mike Reyes published
Julianne Moore apparently still remembers what it felt like to carry a baby T-Rex on the set of The Lost World: Jurassic Park, and that tracks.
Does Henry Cavill’s Argylle Spy Role Take Him Out Of Playing James Bond? Here’s His Diplomatic Response
By Mike Reyes published
Henry Cavill has some keen thoughts on his potential espionage career, thanks to his role in Argylle seeming to conflict with his 007 odds.
The Best And Worst Things About All The Major Star Wars Characters
By Mike Reyes published
The Star Wars canon of characters is iconic for both the respective strengths and weaknesses of its major characters.