The Reel Critic

This week on “The Reel Critic,” resident film critic Reggie Ponder breaks down his thoughts on the new Apple TV+ movie, ‘Stephen Curry: Underrated.’ This film chronicles the life of Stephen Curry and his rise to fame through college basketball, creating one of the most dominant sports dynasties of modern time. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.

This week on “The Reel Critic,” resident film critic Reggie Ponder breaks down his thoughts on the Apple TV+ series ‘Swagger’ with director Reggie Rock Bythewood. They discuss season two of the series, specifically episode five, and delve into what prison reform education looks like in the show, positive detention center programs and making the most of the season. Additionally, Reggie discusses the SAG writers and actors strike and what that means for “The Reel Critic” going forward. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.

This week on “The Reel Critic,” resident film critic Reggie Ponder premieres a triple-feature discussing his thoughts on ‘Haunted Mansion,’ plus documentaries ‘Black Ice’ and ‘The League.’ ‘Haunted Mansion’ brings Disney’s supernatural essence back to the screen in this reboot. ‘Black Ice’ addresses race in hockey and Black pioneers of the sport, and ‘The League’ follows the journey of several historic Black baseball players. “The Reel Critic” is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.

This week on “The Reel Critic,” resident film critic Reggie Ponder breaks down his thoughts on the new live-action ‘Barbie’ film, directed by Greta Gerwig. The film stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and Ken, plus an all-star cast including Will Ferrell, Issa Rae, Kate McKinnon, America Ferrera, Simu Liu, Michael Cera, and many more. You can catch ‘Barbie’ in theaters now! "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.

Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder discusses the latest installment of the ‘Mission Impossible’ franchise, ‘Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1.’ In the film, Ethan Hunt must track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity if it gets in the wrong hands. The question is not only who gets to it first, but who can hunt with the team in their quest to save the world. Tom Cruise is back in the franchise that has helped keep him a bankable box office superstar. Themes of espionage and greed are present in this two part farewell to the beloved series. Hear Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder’s thoughts on the film, in theaters now. “The Reel Critic” is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheRealCritic.

Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Idris Elba about his new show “Hijack.” They dive into the dynamics of the array of the series’ characters. Elba portrays Sam, a corporate negotiator who finds himself on a hijacked plane. Initially confident in his abilities to save everyone on board, Sam quickly realizes he may not possess the necessary skills. With this daunting situation at hand, Sam joins forces with other passengers, forming a team driven by a shared mission. Listen to this excerpt from their conversation on the series, available now on Apple TV+. “The Reel Critic” is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @TheReelCritic.

Preparing to retire from his college professorship, Indiana Jones is sucked into another adventure in search of an ancient artifact with the capabilities to turn back time. Indy and his goddaughter, Helena Shaw, must race to stop "the dial of destiny" from falling into the hands of a former Nazi, Jürgen Voller, who aims to rewrite history. The film stars Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones for the fifth and final film, Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Helena Shaw and Mads Mikkelsen as Jürgen Voller. Hear Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder’s thoughts on the film, in theaters now. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.

Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder sits down with lead actresses of the STARZ comedy ‘Run The World,’ Amber Stevens West, Bresha Webb and Corbin Reid, to discuss season two of the series. Season two follows three best friends as they embark on taking over their own world in Harlem. The cast reveals how they balance womanhood while respecting the outside demographic of lovers, parents and supporters in the show. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.

This week’s segment of “The Reel Critic” brings Reggie’s reviews on two films out June 16: ‘The Flash’ and ‘The Blackening.’ ‘The Flash’ follows its titular character (played by Ezra Miller) as he tries to go back in time to save his family, but by changing the past he must now save the future. ‘The Blackening’ is a horror-comedy meant to upend horror film cliches, following a group of friends trapped by a killer when they reunite at a cabin over Juneteenth weekend. Both films are in theaters. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.

Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder interviews writer Dewayne Perkins on his new film, ‘The Blackening.’ The horror film follows a group of friends who reunite for a Juneteenth weekend staying at a cabin in the woods trapped with a killer. They delve into the movie’s connection to the Black community and what “Blackness” means in context to the project, and who dies first in horror films. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.