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    Lestat Went FULL Rockstar & We Lost It! THE VAMPIRE LESTAT EPISODE 1 REVIEW!!

    2026-06-10 | 22 mins.
    SAM REID HAS TRANSFORMED INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE!!
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    The Vampire Lestat Episode 1 Reaction & Review! Greg & Roxy are back for AMC’s Anne Rice Immortal Universe as Interview with the Vampire Season 3 transforms into The Vampire Lestat with Episode 1, “Detroit”!
    Sam Reid returns as Lestat de Lioncourt, and this premiere goes FULL rockstar vampire madness. We react to the new punk aesthetic, Lestat performing in public, Daniel Molloy filming a documentary, the Louis and Armand auction scene, the fallout from Daniel’s Interview with the Vampire book, and Lestat trying to take control of his own narrative in the most chaotic way possible.
    This episode gave us Sam Reid as rock god Lestat, Jacob Anderson’s return as Louis, Eric Bogosian as vampire Daniel Molloy, the Detroit concert sequence, the Dracula’s Daughter hotel chaos, the bloody coven fight, and that wild Gabriella de Lioncourt ending with Jennifer Ehle. The Vampire Lestat Episode 1 is a huge tonal shift from Interview with the Vampire, but still keeps the same themes of memory, unreliable narration, love, trauma, and gothic vampire insanity.
    What did you think of The Vampire Lestat premiere? Are you into the rockstar direction for Lestat, and where do you think this season is taking Louis, Daniel, Armand, Gabriella, and the rest of the Anne Rice Immortal Universe?

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    WAR OF THE WORLDS (2005) MOVIE REVIEW - Spielberg's Most Tense And Visceral Blockbuster?!

    2026-06-10 | 42 mins.
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    John Humphrey & Jackie Bonsignore react to War of the Worlds (2005), Steven Spielberg's terrifying alien invasion epic starring Tom Cruise as Ray Ferrier, Dakota Fanning as Rachel Ferrier, and Justin Chatwin as Robbie Ferrier.
    From the unforgettable lightning storm that signals the beginning of the invasion to the first emergence of the towering alien Tripods, Spielberg crafts one of the most intense disaster films ever made. We react to the iconic Tripod horn, the ferry attack, the plane crash sequence, the devastating destruction of humanity, Ray's struggle to protect his children, and the terrifying basement scenes with Tim Robbins' paranoid Harlan Ogilvy.
    The film stars Tom Cruise (Mission: Impossible, Top Gun: Maverick) as Ray Ferrier, Dakota Fanning (Man on Fire, The Equalizer 3) as Rachel Ferrier, Justin Chatwin (Shameless, Dragonball Evolution) as Robbie Ferrier, Tim Robbins (The Shawshank Redemption, Mystic River) as Harlan Ogilvy, and Miranda Otto (The Lord of the Rings, 24) as Mary Ann.
    Based on H.G. Wells' classic science fiction novel and directed by Steven Spielberg (Jurassic Park, Jaws, Saving Private Ryan), War of the Worlds blends blockbuster spectacle with genuine sci-fi horror, delivering some of the most memorable alien invasion imagery ever put on screen.

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    Co-Editor: Greg Alba

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    MICHAEL (2026) MOVIE REVIEW - We Forgot We Weren’t Watching Michael Jackson!

    2026-06-09 | 28 mins.
    MUSICAL PERFORMANCES HAD US DANCING, SINGING, & CRYING! Michael Full Movie Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects  

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    Michael Movie 2026 Reaction & Review! Tara and Jackie sit down for the Michael Jackson biopic reaction and share their first impressions on Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson, the King of Pop biopic, and whether this Michael movie captures the music, heartbreak, legacy, and magic of one of the most iconic entertainers of all time.
    This Michael Jackson Movie reaction includes some of the biggest Michael Jackson and Jackson 5 moments, including “Billie Jean,” “Thriller,” “Bad,” “I Want You Back,” “Human Nature,” “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’,” “Blame It on the Boogie,” “I’ll Be There,” “Working Day and Night,” “Singin’ in the Rain,” and “Gary, Indiana.” From the Jackson 5 beginnings to the Motown 25 moonwalk, the Thriller music video recreation, the Bad era, and the massive live concert sequences, Tara and Jackie react to the best scenes in the Michael Jackson 2026 film.
    In this Michael 2026 movie review, we talk about Jaafar Jackson’s singing voice in the Michael biopic, Juliano Valdi as young Michael Jackson, Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, Miles Teller as John Branca, and Antoine Fuqua’s direction of the Michael Jackson film. We also discuss how accurate the Michael Jackson movie feels, the emotional family drama, Michael’s childhood, the Jackson 5 rise, the pressure of fame, the heartbreak behind the music, and the Michael Jackson movie ending and legacy breakdown.
    Jaafar Jackson absolutely blew us away, and by the end, we were dancing, crying, getting chills, and wanting more. Comment below with your favorite Michael Jackson song, your thoughts on the Michael movie, and whether you think Jaafar Jackson captured the King of Pop!

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    MORTAL KOMBAT 2 MOVIE REVIEW - Crazier & Better Than The First BY A LOT?!

    2026-06-09 | 24 mins.
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    Greg Alba, John Humphrey, and Jon Maturan react to Mortal Kombat 2, the highly anticipated sequel that finally delivers the Mortal Kombat tournament fans have been waiting for. Featuring Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, Adeline Rudolph as Kitana, Martyn Ford as Shao Kahn, Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion, Joe Taslim as Sub-Zero, Ludi Lin as Liu Kang, Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade, Mehcad Brooks as Jax, and Josh Lawson as Kano, this chapter raises the stakes with brutal fatalities, epic battles, and classic Mortal Kombat lore.
    As Earthrealm's champions enter the tournament against the forces of Outworld, Johnny Cage must find the warrior hidden beneath his Hollywood persona, Kitana confronts the legacy of Shao Kahn, and Liu Kang faces devastating losses that could change the fate of the realms forever. Greg, John, and Jon react to all the shocking deaths, emotional character moments, tournament matchups, game-accurate references, and over-the-top Mortal Kombat action.
    Directed by Simon McQuoid and based on the legendary video game franchise created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, Mortal Kombat 2 embraces the mythology, characters, and spectacle that have made the series a global phenomenon for decades.

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    Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons

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    Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en

    Co-Editor: Greg Alba

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    E.T. RIPPED OUR HEARTS OUT - MOVIE REVIEW! (First Time Watching)

    2026-06-08 | 31 mins.
    E.T. PHONE HOME HAD US CRYING OUR HEARTS OUT! Andrew Gordon and Jackie Bonsignore revisit an absolute cinematic masterpiece with our official E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Movie Reaction & Review! With legendary director Steven Spielberg returning to the extraterrestrial genre this week, we're looking back at the sci-fi classic that defined childhood wonder for generations. We break down Elliot and E.T.'s unforgettable bond, iconic Drew Barrymore moments, the legendary flying bicycle sequence, and one of cinema's most emotional goodbyes.

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    In this reaction and review, Andrew and Jackie revisit the magic, emotion, and heart that made E.T. a timeless classic. We discuss standout performances from Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Robert MacNaughton, Dee Wallace, and Peter Coyote, while reacting to memorable moments including the Reese's Pieces friendship, classroom chaos, Halloween escape, government invasion, the iconic bicycle flight, and E.T.'s heartbreaking farewell.

    What are your favorite E.T. moments? Let us know below!

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    Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons

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    Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

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    Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en

    Co-Editor: Greg Alba

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    Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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