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
Christopher Nolan Was Working Cillian Murphy Super Hard On Oppenheimer. The Sweet Way Robert Downey Jr. Advocated For Him
By Mike Reyes published
Robert Downey Jr. took time during the Oppenheimer shoot to make sure Cillian Murphy's exhausting work was recognized, according to Christopher Nolan.
Universal’s Mardi Gras Offers A Ton Of Food, But This Combination Has To Be My Favorite
By Mike Reyes published
Universal Mardi Gras 2024 has so many delicious options for dining, but a special handful of items truly stole my heart.
Curb Your Enthusiasm Actor Richard Lewis Is Dead At 76
By Mike Reyes published
Legendary comedian and Curb Your Enthusiasm actor Richard Lewis has died at age 76.
Liam Neeson’s Naked Gun Reboot Is Finally Moving Forward, And It’s About Time
By Mike Reyes published
Liam Neeson's Naked Gun reboot has a release date, a badge, and an alibi for where it's been the past decade.
The Rock Just Reached Out In Support Of Rebecca Ferguson After Fans Speculated He Was The 'Idiot' Co-Star Who Was 'Insecure And Angry' On Set
By Mike Reyes published
Rebecca Ferguson's recent story about an "idiot" co-star has prompted speculation, and somehow Dwayne Johnson has made that list.
10+ Sexually Explicit Netflix Movies You Can Stream Right Now
By Mike Reyes, Adrienne Jones, Philip Sledge last updated
There are several sexually explicit movies you can stream on Netflix right now.
‘This Was Not A Prison Sentence’: Joel McHale Gets Real About Chevy Chase Saying He Didn’t Enjoy Working On Community
By Mike Reyes published
Community's troubled past with Chevy Chase has further come to light, thanks to co-star Joel McHale sharing more of the SNL vet's complaints.
Turns Out Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse's Ending Includes A Key Detail That Could Spell Good News For Miles Morales In Beyond The Spider-Verse
By Mike Reyes published
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has a key detail that hints at Miles' potential success; and it almost wasn't a part of the movie!
I Went To Universal Orlando Resort For The First Time In 20 Years, And These Are My Favorite Improvements
By Mike Reyes published
20 years is a long time for a place like Universal Orlando Resort to change, and it's led to some top tier improvements.
A Willy Wonka Immersive Experience Is Getting Slammed By Attendees, Compared To A 'Meth Lab'
By Mike Reyes published
It seems like there should be no earthly way of knowing how a Willy Wonka-inspired immersive experience became the next Fyre Fest, but here's the story.
‘It’s Taking So Long’: Tyler Perry Provides Update On Sister Act 3 And Gets Real About Waiting A While To Make It
By Mike Reyes published
Years after Tyler Perry and Whoopi Goldberg were announced as working on Sister Act 3, the producer gives an honest update on what's taking so long.
Blake Lively Had A Fun Exchange With Avril Lavigne After Gushing About ‘Skater Boy’ Husband Ryan Reynolds, And I’m Digging This 2000s Callback
By Mike Reyes published
Blake Lively and Avril Lavigne had some fun on social media, thanks to photo of Ryan Reynolds looking like a true Sk8er Boi.
Timothée Chalamet Says The Dark Knight Inspired Him To Be An Actor, But Is He Actually Interested In Joining A Superhero Film?
By Mike Reyes published
Dune: Part Two's Timothée Chalamet was inspired by Christopher Nolan's sequel, but would he ever sign up for his own superhero movie?
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3’s VFX Team Talks About Creating ‘Rocket Runt’ And The Tool From Guardians 1 They Used For Inspiration
By Mike Reyes published
Exclusive Rocket Raccoon's earlier years depicted in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 got a real boost from the first film's existing resources for the character.
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!
Tom Holland's Cherry Co-Star Spills The Tea On The Spidey Actor Not Paying His Own Dang Bar Tab
By Mike Reyes published
Cherry co-star Leo Woodall apparently had a story to tell about that time Tom Holland left him with a bar tab to settle.
Someone Tried To Get Into Universal Studios Hollywood With A 34-Year-Old Theme Park Ticket Weeks After A Disney Fan Tried The Same
By Mike Reyes published
A California family tried to cash in a Universal Studios Hollywood ticket, in order to redeem a doomed trip from 34 years ago.
After The Fantastic Four’s Ebon Moss-Bachrach Seemingly Reveals The Thing Will Be CGI, Marvel Fans Have Different Takes
By Mike Reyes published
Ebon Moss-Bachrach may have revealed that The Thing in The Fantastic Four as a CGI character, and Marvel fans are divided.
The Oddly Specific Notes The Creator’s Gareth Edwards Gave When Finding NOMAD’s Unique Sound
By Mike Reyes published
Exclusives If you thought The Creator's NOMAD was imposing, wait until you read the oddly specific notes Gareth Edwards gave to inspire its unique sound.
I'm A Huge Fan Of Collateral, And I'm Obsessed With This Idea Of Tom Cruise Getting Back Into Auteur Movies
By Mike Reyes published
Tom Cruise's new project with director Alejandro González Iñárritu suggests a return to auteur movies like Collateral, and we should all celebrate.
Coyote Vs. Acme Still Doesn't Have A Clear Fate, And As A Looney Tunes Fan I'm Frustrated
By Mike Reyes published
Warner Bros. Discovery's Q4 2023 earnings call didn't announce a clear fate for this shelved Looney Tunes movie, leading to a very frustrating limbo.
The Creator’s Gareth Edwards Became A Sound Effect In His Own Movie, Thanks To A Funny On-Set Habit
By Mike Reyes published
Exclusives Gareth Edwards admitted to a funny on-set habit while making The Creator, as he told the story of how he wound up becoming of the film's sound effects.
Wendy Williams’ Reps Confirm Frontotemporal Dementia Diagnosis Ahead Of Documentary Premiere
By Mike Reyes published
Days before the premiere of Lifetime's Where is Wendy Williams documentary, the former talk host's reps have made a statement on her health.