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
To 4DX Or Not To 4DX: Buy The Right Alien: Romulus Ticket
By Mike Reyes published
To 4DX or Not To 4DX is here to help decide whether or not Alien: Romulus' 4DX experience is (chest)bursting with excitement!
Adam Sandler Admits He Had Travis Kelce In Mind For Happy Gilmore 2, And Apparently The Tight End Has The Golf Swing For It
By Mike Reyes published
Teasing what's to come in Happy Gilmore 2, Adam Sandler revealed how long Travis Kelce has been in the picture for the legacy-quel.
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Trailer Debuts Keanu Reeves' Shadow The Hedgehog, And I'm Sold
By Mike Reyes published
Sonic 3's first trailer is here, and so is Keanu Reeves' take on the villainous Shadow.
How Alien: Romulus Was Influenced By Fan-Favorite Game Isolation
By Mike Reyes published
Director Fede Álvarez is such a fan of Alien: Isolation that it inspired him and his DP to tip their hats in some very special Romulus moments.
Michael Keaton Shares A Funny Story About Accidentally Spoiling Batman ‘89 During A David Letterman Appearance
By Mike Reyes published
Exclusives Michael Keaton shares his thoughts with CinemaBlend about that time he accidentally spoiled a pretty huge Batman twist on late night.
O.G. The Crow Director Is Having A Blast Trolling Bill Skarsgård's Remake Bombing At The Box Office
By Mike Reyes published
As The Crow remake reels from a horrible opening, legacy director Alex Proyas has marked the occasion with some choice sentiments.
I Finally Visited Ian Fleming's Old Hangout Dukes Bar. Why It's A Must For Any James Bond Fan
By Mike Reyes published
Dukes Bar in London is a must visit for any James Bond fan, thanks to its connections to author Ian Fleming and his rich history of entertainment.
Captain America 4’s Harrison Ford Gives On Brand Explanation For Joining The MCU
By Mike Reyes published
Harrison Ford's role in Captain America: Brave New World has come with yet another, very on brand reason for happening.
The History Of The Alien Franchise’s Great Female Leads, From Ripley To Rain
By Mike Reyes published
The Alien movies have a rich history of female leads from Ripley to Rain, and we're going to honor the entire lot!
Things Might Not Be So Copacetic With Timothèe Chalamet And Kylie Jenner's Relationship If These Over-The-Top Rumors Hold Any Weight
By Mike Reyes published
Allegations of discord between Timothèe Chalamet and Kylie Jenner may spell the end for this young couple's high profile courtship.
'Feels Too Much Like You're Trying To Prove Something': Jane Fonda Got Honest About J-Lo And Ben Affleck's Relationship Success Years Before Split
By Mike Reyes published
Jane Fonda and Jennifer Lopez have such a strong friendship that the Monster-in-Law co-star actually expressed concern about Bennifer 2.0 quite early.
Fans Are Naming Shows That Went Way Downhill, And One Is Getting Way More Abuse Than Game Of Thrones And The Walking Dead
By Mike Reyes published
Believe it or not, there's a TV series that went downhill so fast it's somehow outpaced Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead in the eyes of fans.
I Can't Get Enough Of Guillermo Del Toro Hunting Ghosts In His Haunted Hotel Room, Though I Do Worry About His Sleep Schedule
By Mike Reyes published
As production on Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein continues, the Academy Award winner has been obsessing over ghost hunting.
'That Ship Has Sailed': Winona Ryder Tells Us The Sequel She Tried For Years To Get Made, And I'm So Sad It Never Happened
By Mike Reyes published
Exclusives After returning for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Winona Ryder tells CinemaBlend about her dream legacy-quel that got away.
Alien: Romulus Director Fede Álvarez Confirms Disney Pushed Back On That Wild Ending
By Mike Reyes published
Fede Álvarez discusses why Disney pushed back on Alien: Romulus' wild ending, and it's not for the reasons you'd expect.
32 Movies That Came Out At The Wrong Time
By Mike Reyes published
Movies like Scott Pilgrim, Gremlins 2, and even a Star Wars would-be blockbuster could have used better release dates.
Alien: Romulus Actor Describes The Taste Of A Facehugger, And It Sounds Pretty Gross
By Mike Reyes published
If you've ever wondered what a Facehugger tasted like, Alien: Romulus actor Archie Renaux has the answer you're looking for.
I'm A Huge James Bond Fan And Hearing Halle Berry Gush About Pierce Brosnan Just Made My Day
By Mike Reyes published
Halle Berry's story about why she loved being part of Die Another Day, and why Pierce Brosnan made it so great, is really heartwarming.
32 Popular Movies From The 1990s That Have Not Stood The Test Of Time
By Mike Reyes published
With all due respect, these '90s classics do not hold up to the test of time.
Alien: Romulus’ Fede Álvarez Addresses Possible Alien Vs Predator Sequel, And I’m So In
By Mike Reyes published
Fede Álvarez's success with Alien: Romulus has inspired him to pitch, quite possibly, the best chance for a proper Alien vs. Predator film.
Pacific Rim Is Now Getting A TV Prequel, And I Have A Good Idea What The Story Might Cover
By Mike Reyes published
Pacific Rim is headed to TV, and its prequel intentions feel like a slam dunk when it comes to what we now about the series' history.
'How Do I Say This Without Being Offensive To Anybody?': Eric Dane Gets Real About Will Smith And What It's Like Working With Him And Martin Lawrence On A Bad Boys Set
By Mike Reyes published
Bad Boys: Ride or Die's Eric Dane offers his personal take on working with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence on the legacy-quel.
See Footage Of Intense Disneyland Crowds After Reports Attendance Had Been 'Softening'
By Mike Reyes published
Despite Disneyland attendance seeming to "soften" in the eyes of its corporate officers, social media footage says otherwise.
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