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
![Jodie Comer and Austin Butler stand together talking in front of a bike in The Bikeriders.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/heVBjxM9qqyr3mVsjqm68X-320-80.jpg)
The Bikeriders Review: Austin Butler And Jodie Comer’s Love Story Is More Vibes Than Plot But Still Worth Your Time
By Mike Reyes published
While audiences should temper their expectations on several fronts ... [The Bikeriders'] free-floating epic of camaraderie and found family is still worth your time.
![Gollum in Lord of the Rings](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3PciMfGNAsgZpbmjUo4mZf-320-80.jpg)
Forget Lord Of The Rings, Peter Jackson Is Allegedly 'Still Working' On A Long Awaited Sequel I Need To See Happen
By Mike Reyes published
Peter Jackson's helping keep The Lord of the Rings saga afloat, but there's a long awaited sequel he's still working on...and it needs to happen now.
![Rick Moranis confused in Spaceballs and Josh Gad smiling while eating a Churro at Disneyland, pictured side by side.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8Q99ZAqNdHBerU36jvZqqV-320-80.jpg)
Looks Like Josh Gad's Spaceballs 2 Is Actually Happening, And I Bet Fans All Have The Same Question As Me
By Mike Reyes published
Spaceballs 2 is officially happening, and the Josh Gad sequel has led to a pretty huge question we're all thinking about.
![russell crowe in gladiator](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/542eiPJiXwsbTmsZExjS5b-320-80.jpg)
I Just Found Out Russell Crowe Turned Down Playing A Lead In Lord Of The Rings. Does He Regret It?
By Mike Reyes published
Russell Crowe turned down a pretty huge role on Lord of the Rings, and the actor explained whether or not he regrets the decision.
![Phoebe Cates gets out of the pool in red bikini in Fast Times at Ridgemont High.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Zo3NZ22LHrhJjqVwoAaTMB-320-80.jpg)
‘Maybe The Dumbest And One Of The Bravest Things’: Judge Reinhold Recalls Filming The Fast Times At Ridgemont High Bikini Scene That Led To Backlash
By Mike Reyes published
A rather infamous Fast Times at Ridgemont High scene led to Judge Reinhold opening up on the process that made it all happen.
![The Parr family running in costume in The Incredibles.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DwHZhmSQTGN8jombsgEr9f-320-80.jpeg)
33 Great Movie Composers Not Named Williams, Zimmer, or Horner
By Mike Reyes published
The world of movie scores is more than John Williams, Hans Zimmer, and James Horner; as shown in this list of further cinematic talents.
![Sophia Di Martino stands in the middle of an open field with a concerned look in Loki Season 2.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AU9zUhYTw6syLJzAVCYDGk-320-80.jpg)
‘They're So Sweet To Each Other’: Loki’s Sophia Di Martino Tells Us About An Online Sylvie Fan Group She Found, And My Geek Heart Is Going To Burst
By Mike Reyes published
Exclusives While Loki's Sophia Di Martino hasn't seen too much of her life changed by her MCU experience, she talks about a group of fans she adores as a result.
![Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes still](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/h38tC3Z3PYzxkzjbK5iBym-320-80.jpg)
‘One Part Jerry, One Part Michael, And The Rest Is Yours’: John Paesano On Wes Ball’s Notes For The Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Score
By Mike Reyes published
Exclusives Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes composer John Paesano used a very specific approach to shape his musical contribution to the legendary saga.
![Emily and Rudger lean on the library railing while Cruncher-of-Bones and Snowflake play in The Imaginary.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xAoFMrAZ62PVMBQAG5AyPX-320-80.jpg)
Netflix's The Imaginary Review: Studio Ponoc’s Animated Epic Of Emotion Is An Impressive Feat
By Mike Reyes published
For a movie that seems to have a limitless imagination, The Imaginary never forgets to ground that excitement with empathy and emotional intelligence.
![Envy lunges forward towards the console in excitement in Inside Out 2.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sz5xReSiJjnJsyWJrXTwj9-320-80.jpg)
To 3D Or Not To 3D: Buy The Right Inside Out 2 Ticket
By Mike Reyes published
Let To 3D or Not To 3D help determine if Inside Out 2 worth the 3D ticket money, or if you should use the extra cash to get a new mouth guard.
![Bryce Dallas Howard stands in shock in front of her cabin in Jurassic World Dominion.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Wa2A6fjLarGgKjuDx3pxbF-320-80.jpg)
Jurassic World 4's First Story Details Have Come Out, And I'm Particularly Intrigued By Two Details
By Mike Reyes published
The film follow up to Jurassic World Dominion has initial story details that start to hint at where this next story could be going.
![A line of Transformers staring ahead in surprise in Transformers One.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vu4sEGpMHrzsX8enKyVdNP-320-80.jpg)
See The Cool Ovation Chris Hemsworth Received After Transformers One Had Its Official Debut
By Mike Reyes published
Transformers One has premiered at the Annecy Film Festival, and Chris Hemsworth saw himself in the middle of a pretty big reaction.
![Matt Damon and Casey Affleck stand together with looks of disbelief in The Instigators.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BaUreKPGdeQvDqXSLVxzJA-320-80.jpg)
Apple TV+'s The Instigators Trailer Is Another Action-Packed Ocean's Eleven Reunion I Didn't Know I Needed
By Mike Reyes published
The Instigators trailers shows Matt Damon and Casey Affleck in this year's second action-packed Ocean's Eleven reunion, and it's something to be thankful for.
![Amanda and Rudger flying gleefully on the back of a bird in The Imaginary.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5uR9unyJ9CLz8W9ZxKBUed-320-80.jpg)
Netflix's The Imaginary Trailer Promises What Could Be The Sweetest Imaginary Adventure Of The Year
By Mike Reyes published
Imagination has had quite a hold on the entertainment market, and Netflix's The Imaginary looks like it's going to be the sweetest of the bunch.
![Austin Butler smokes a cigarette while sitting on a couch next to Jodie Comer in The Bikeriders.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/stdYUPfhwuYcxwBsD32chZ-320-80.jpg)
‘The Pressure Just Becomes Huge’: Austin Butler And Jodie Comer Open Up About Joining The Legacy Sequels 28 Years Later And Heat 2
By Mike Reyes published
Exclusives As Jodie Comer and Austin Butler's The Bikeriders makes its way to release, the opportunity presented itself to discuss potential legacy-quel roles that await.
![Will Smith looking angrily at Martin Lawrence as they both aim guns towards the floor in Bad Boys: Ride or Die.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VnpUdWtdKkR6FrDCXbyFdk-320-80.jpg)
After Bad Boys 4, Would Will Smith Do A Fifth Movie With Martin Lawrence? Here’s His Thoughts
By Mike Reyes published
With Bad Boys: Ride or Die off to a good start, Will Smith has thoughts on whether he'd do a fifth entry.
![Tom Cruise as Pete Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Stv6Wojr5Hyh4PTRnuqVve-320-80.jpg)
Paramount's Head Honchos Sent A Long Letter After Losing Out On Skydance Merger: 'We Recognize That The Last Several Months Have Not Been Easy'
By Mike Reyes published
After the Paramount/Skydance merger failed to take place, the company's CEOs have spoken out about how they see the road ahead.
![Rick Hoffman smiles at the festive dinner table in Thanksgiving.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TZmfcXB8Yd4ugwqAaHJv5E-320-80.jpg)
I’m Pumped For Thanksgiving 2, But I Also Love The Way Eli Roth’s Horror Hit Is Returning This Fall
By Mike Reyes published
Thanksgiving 2 may still be in the works, but Eli Roth's horror hit will return this fall in a pleasantly surprising form.
![Paddington in Peru](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oMcMWfVWJPQK2VhVNCCuhe-320-80.png)
Paddington In Peru Trailer Sends The Adorable Bear On A New Adventure, And I'm Ready To Follow Him Anywhere
By Mike Reyes published
The Paddington series of movies ranks as the most delightful, and Paddington in Peru looks to extend the winning streak.
![Regé-Jean Page on bridgerton season 1 as simon basset, the duke of hastings](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e4gpVvGN7pQd6Wc46ihbeT-320-80.png)
A Viral Post Asked Users What 'Boomer Complaints' They Agree With, And One Of The Most Popular Ones Was About Streaming
By Mike Reyes published
Streaming entertainment has apparently inspired "boomer complaints" from fans of all stripes on social media, and some are pretty spot on.
![Roberta the T-Rex roars trumphantly, as a banner falls down, in Jurassic Park.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9Vmpv3Undtf9DZ6RQa9jfU-320-80.png)
‘That’s Just Pure Gold’: Sherri Crichton’s Reaction To Frequent Jurassic Park Remake Rumors Is Something I Can Totally Get Behind
By Mike Reyes published
Exclusives The future of the Jurassic Park universe is heading into uncharted territory, and Sherri Crichton's reaction to remake rumors is spot on.
![Walton Goggins' The Ghoul holding tranquilizer needle in Fallout](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MPbMkk9J3KbcWCUwHi78ea-320-80.jpeg)
Walton Goggins On The Incredible Amount Of Time It Took For Him To Turn Into The Ghoul For Fallout: ‘It Was Like Getting Into A Ferrari’
By Mike Reyes published
Walton Goggins' Ghoul presented some makeup driven challenges, with the amount of time in the chair evolving in the process.
![Mikey Day pictured in a crowd looking like Butt-Head on Saturday Night Live.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8fFfeLAGTForJHmnZG99jF-320-80.jpg)
Ryan Gosling's Beavis Wasn't The 'Biggest Challenge' During SNL's Viral Sketch, Mikey Day's Butt-Head Was
By Mike Reyes published
SNL's Beavis and Butt-Head sketch presented the makeup team with an impressive challenge when it came to Mikey Day's performance.
![Darius, Sammy, Yaz, Kenji, and Ben all look concerned at the sight of an electric prod in Jurassic World: Chaos Theory.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7iZz2JKDgPqtFaRtQCho4Y-320-80.jpg)
We Feel Sorry For Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous Fans, Because It Looks Like Two Fan Favorites May Never Be Seen Again
By Mike Reyes published
Exclusives Jurassic World: Chaos Theory executive producer Scott Kreamer has an interesting answer on why two Camp Cretaceous fan favorites are missing.
![The cast of Jurassic Park looks up curiously.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cf9DVSzRCT9xzAae5WNkt9-320-80.jpg)
Jurassic Park Author Michael Crichton’s Posthumous Novel Eruption Is Getting Turned Into A Movie, And I’m Jazzed About The Latest Updates On Its Progress
By Mike Reyes published
Michael Crichton's posthumous novel Eruption has been in a bidding war for the film rights, and new developments have proven to be quite promising.