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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
![Michael Sheen in Tron: Legacy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UvVMS2aj7ywuSPiTY4hv2U-320-80.jpg)
Tron: Ares Has Officially Wrapped Filming, And I Need Someone To Help Me Unblur These Mysterious Images
By Mike Reyes published
Tron: Ares has officially finished shooting, and the anticipation has become even greater thanks to some (strategically blurred) images released.
![A line of Minions in black suits stand waiting for orders in Despicable Me 4.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UYaGkm9D2uTKrJ7QH4Cdw-320-80.jpg)
Despicable Me 4's Latest Trailer Has Introduced A Marvel-ous Twist To The Minions I Think Universal Orlando Fans Are Going To Love
By Mike Reyes published
Despicable Me 4's new trailer decided to give some Minions super powers that are definitely reminiscent of Marvel's finest.
![Ryan Gosling staring with a bloody nose in Blade Runner 2049.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mHH7ujEMoQnZ9Ws3gj357m-320-80.jpg)
Amazon's Blade Runner Series Just Made An A+ Casting Decision, And Now I'm Even More Hyped About This Project
By Mike Reyes published
With Blade Runner 2099 being developed for Prime Video, an A+ casting decision says a lot about what to expect.
![Chris Hemsworth holds a bloodied Anya Taylor-Joy's head in his hands as Tom Burke watches in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DTMeFJpAunYKaRBzVzmFvn-320-80.jpg)
Mad Max: Furiosa Has Screened, And There's Two Words That Are Sticking Out The Most: 'Windsurfing Bombers'
By Mike Reyes published
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga has finally held its first huge screening, and the reactions to Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth are spectacular.
![A bewildered Chris Pine stands in the middle of an '80s mall in Wonder Woman 1984.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qd2vYd6R4uBbCPMZyzFTqi-320-80.jpg)
Chris Pine Is Still 'Stunned' Wonder Woman 3 Isn't Happening With Gal Gadot, And I Get It
By Mike Reyes published
While Chris Pine isn't over Wonder Woman 3's cancellation, his thoughts on Steve Trevor are very easy to agree with.
![Vin Diesel breaks out his weapons while taking cover behind a desert rock formation in Riddick.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eSVTdzoMShybeUkfVZKLPF-320-80.jpg)
Is Vin Diesel's New Riddick Sequel Actually Finally Happening After Years Of Teasing It
By Mike Reyes published
Riddick: Furya has been teased by Vin Diesel for years, but the latest update is the project's most promising yet.
![Tom Cruise stands in a crowd wearing sunglasses in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nDrGk3HLJzivW9LPAnLeZd-320-80.jpg)
Another Day, Another Opportunity For Mission: Impossible 8 To Shut Down A Famous Global Location For Filming
By Mike Reyes published
![Rocky Carroll stands speaking in his office, and Mark Harmon looks pensive while standing in a well lit room on NCIS, pictured side by side.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QgfWJZsB8Zne7wA5VyzaD6-320-80.jpg)
NCIS' Rocky Carroll Echoes Mark Harmon While Explaining Why He Thinks The Show Has Been Around For 20+ Years
By Mike Reyes published
NCIS vet Rocky Carroll would know why his CBS series has been on for over two decades, and his invocation of some Mark Harmon wisdom only proves it.
![Bruce Willis as John McClane in Die Hard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/s7gtDk48yPmiMyv6XwBgue-320-80.jpg)
Everything New And Coming Soon To Hulu
By Mike Reyes last updated
Check out all of the movies, TV shows, and specials that you can currently enjoy with a Hulu subscription!
![Melissa McCarthy, Jerry Seinfeld, and Jim Gaffigan looking shocked while standing behind a barricade of flour bags in Unfrosted.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xVERsDoXY2nQX729uz69yg-320-80.jpg)
Jerry Seinfeld Took Advantage Of Some Old Friendships To Land A Pair Of Wild And Spoilery Unfrosted Cameos
By Mike Reyes published
Exclusives Netflix's Unfrosted saw Jerry Seinfeld using his directorial debut to bring back some fond TV memories for fans of a certain drama series.
![A confused Jacob Batalon sits at a computer with Tom Holland and Zendaya beside him in Spider-Man: No Way Home.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9Vjt7oU6mJrWcqSVoqwpfC-320-80.jpg)
Tarot’s Jacob Batalon Tells Us About The Sneaky Spider-Man Photo He Took On Set, And The Warning Zendaya Gave Him As A Result
By Mike Reyes published
Exclusives Tarot's Jacob Batalon shared a Spider-Man story with CinemaBlend about some friendly advice Zendaya gave after sneaking a top secret pic.
![Jerry Seinfeld smiles as he presents his breakfast all-star team at a press conference in Unfrosted.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KuUoAaLUELf35YKpUu8WAU-320-80.jpg)
Netflix’s Unfrosted Review: Jerry Seinfeld’s Directorial Debut Is Inspired Comic Anarchy
By Mike Reyes published
It invokes the Zucker Brothers and Jim Abrahams’ joke-a-minute pacing from Airplane! to and applies them to the stoic achievements of The Right Stuff.
![Ryan Gosling in The Fall Guy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GktttyHsBEwhMV7yDwmT3K-320-80.jpg)
Taylor Swift’s All Too Well Almost Didn’t Make It Into The Final Cut Of The Fall Guy, And I Kind Of Wish It Hadn’t
By Mike Reyes published
Exclusives After learning The Fall Guy almost didn't use Taylor Swift's "All Too Well," I kind of wish two other songs were in its place for the gag in question.
![Hugh Grant holding a bag of cereal while dressed in the Tony the Tiger costume in Unfrosted.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nBVj7eYvbDscEzSAJmtvzQ-320-80.jpg)
Unfrosted Marks The Third Time Hugh Grant's Played An Orange Character Recently, And He Had A Funny Answer When I Asked Him About It
By Mike Reyes published
Exclusives Hugh Grant's experience in Unfrosted's Tony the Tiger suit led to a revelation about orange characters that he recently shared with CinemaBlend!
![Chris Hemsworth lets out a whoop while hiding behind a brick chimney in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PgjZ9mxLHpeZay3t6GJur7-320-80.jpg)
Chris Hemsworth Says The Narrative Around His Alzheimer’s Predisposition ‘Pissed’ Him Off, But There Was Still One Fan Comment That Was Really Funny
By Mike Reyes published
When Chris Hemsworth revealed his genetic predisposition for Alzheimers, the rumor mill led to some stories that pissed him off, and one comment that gave him a laugh.
![Fear Street's The Prom Queen title, stylized in a horror font on the book cover.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rnjMThvuwud33EU6tNZGS9-320-80.jpg)
Netflix's Fear Street: Prom Queen Is Now Filming, And I'm Freaking Out Over The New Info
By Mike Reyes published
Fear Street: Prom Queen is currently in production, and the next R.L. Stine-inspired film has some surprises up it sleeve.
![Darius, Sammy, and Ben stand together in a dimly lit setting in Jurassic World Chaos Theory.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yHPPcxH7etz34dTqhSJkwG-320-80.jpg)
Netflix's New Jurassic World Chaos Theory Trailer Revealed Which Nublar Six Member Has Died, But I'm Not Totally Convinced They're Gone
By Mike Reyes published
I'm not totally sold on the "death" that kicks off the new Jurassic World: Chaos Theory trailer has taken place at all.
![Chris Hemsworth looking concerned in cold weather in Thor: Love and Thunder.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hcxgEaEydQgFNLEkBCuZDK-320-80.jpg)
‘I Didn’t Stick The Landing.’ Chris Hemsworth Admits He’s Not Happy With His Thor: Love And Thunder Performance
By Mike Reyes published
In reflecting on his fourth Thor outing, actor Chris Hemsworth has some measured but valid criticisms about his performance.
![Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor laugh while flanking Zendaya in Challengers.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dGc6ybS62QDAwbPFyEnzoZ-320-80.jpg)
Challengers Ending Explained: Why What Zendaya, Josh O'Connor And Mike Faist Didn't Say Is So Important
By Mike Reyes published
Challengers' masterful finale barely utters a word, but says everything all at once.
![olivia wilde protecting garrett hedlund in tron: legacy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wxHaVgyVCfEY8NG9MoZpDK-320-80.png)
Tron: Ares Is Apparently Bringing Back A Huge Legacy Cast Member, And I Think This Means Something Pretty Big
By Mike Reyes published
Tron: Ares has a lot of potential to surprise die hard fans with its latest chapter in the saga, and one of the biggest pieces may have been revealed.
![Cosmo Jarvis stands in visible anguish in Shōgun.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KcX75jNkyEqf8aqe6RT94Y-320-80.jpg)
Shōgun’s Director Talks About Filming Episode 9’s Spoilery Death Scene, And How A Positive COVID Test Almost Derailed The Whole Thing
By Mike Reyes published
Exclusives Shōgun's 'Chapter Nine - Crimson Sky' was as crazy to shoot as it was to watch, especially when it came to some positive COVID tests.
![Anna Sawai stands defiantly next to an armored guard in Shōgun.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZrhCSVF8dpkRuJmNhKKhRY-320-80.jpg)
Anna Sawai’s Big Shōgun Fight Scene In Episode 9 Is All Her, Despite What Some Trolls On The Internet May Have Assumed
By Mike Reyes published
Exclusives Shōgun's battle scene with Mariko had a stunt performer ready to go, but actor Anna Sawai proved she was more than up to the task of doing it herself.
![Bill Skarsgard stands shirtless in the jungle, with his fists raised up, in Boy Kills World.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DkzHcudUz9aoUosRcSXjZU-320-80.jpg)
Boy Kills World Review: Bill Skarsgård’s Beat-Em-Up Action Comedy Can’t Punch Its Way Out Of A Subpar Story
By Mike Reyes published
Boy Kills World['s] side-scrolling thrills can lead to some pretty amazing action, but lack the story that makes such excitement worth following.