The Reel Movie Critics

The Josh Zodiac
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Where cinema meets sarcasm and TV gets the tough love it deserves! Join us as we dive deep into the latest blockbusters, hidden gems, and binge-worthy series — all while serving up honest opinions, witty banter, and a sprinkle of “did-they-really-just-say-that?” energy. We’re not just critics — we’re reel critics. Expect laughs, heated debates, and the occasional existential crisis over a bad sequel. If it’s on screen, we’ve got something to say about it… and probably a few jokes too.

  1. 2d ago

    Aliens

    James Cameron's Aliens is widely regarded as one of the greatest sci-fi action films ever made—but does it still live up to the hype? In this review, we take a deep dive into the film's intense action, unforgettable characters, groundbreaking special effects, and lasting impact on science fiction and horror. Join us as we share our thoughts on Ellen Ripley's return, the terrifying Xenomorphs, and why Aliens remains a genre-defining classic decades after its release. What are your thoughts on Aliens? Let me know your favorite scene and your overall rating in the comments! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more movie reviews, retrospectives, and pop culture content! Link to my LinkTree page to access my socials and where to find my podcast: https://linktr.ee/reelzodiacproductions  Wanna ask the show a question? Have a topic you want us to tackle? Just wanna say hi? email the show at thejoshzodiacpodcast@gmail.com The Repeat Movie Viewer: https://www.youtube.com/@repeatmovieviewer Gore and More: https://www.youtube.com/@GoreNMorePodcast The Crypt of Cringe Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptOfCringe #aliens #alien #alienfranchise #jamescameron #sigourneyweaver #actionhorror #classiccinema #cultclassic #moviereview #filmreview #cinephile #practicaleffects #xenomorph #80scinema #spacehorror #marines #rewatch #scifi #sciencefiction #horrormovies #classicmovies #filmreview #youtube #spotify #xenomorph #cinema #1980s

    Aliens

  2. Jul 20

    Flash Gordon

    This week, we're blasting off into one of the most unforgettable cult sci-fi adventures ever made—Flash Gordon (1980)! Join us as we revisit the colorful world of Flash, Dale Arden, and Dr. Hans Zarkov as they battle the ruthless Emperor Ming in a film that has become a beloved classic for generations of fans. We'll discuss the movie's over-the-top performances, stunning comic book-inspired visuals, unforgettable costumes, and the legendary soundtrack by Queen. Does Flash Gordon still hold up over 40 years later? Is it the perfect blend of camp, action, and science fiction, or is it simply a nostalgic trip back to the golden age of fantasy filmmaking? Tune in as we celebrate one of the most unique sci-fi films ever made, share our favorite moments, and discuss why Flash Gordon continues to inspire fans and filmmakers alike. Link to my LinkTree page to access my socials and where to find my podcast: https://linktr.ee/reelzodiacproductions  Wanna ask the show a question? Have a topic you want us to tackle? Just wanna say hi? email the show at thejoshzodiacpodcast@gmail.com The Repeat Movie Viewer: https://www.youtube.com/@repeatmovieviewer Gore and More: https://www.youtube.com/@GoreNMorePodcast The Crypt of Cringe Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptOfCringe #flashgordon #movies #scifi #cultclassic #moviereview #filmpodcast #80smovie #queen #classicmovies #1980s #moviepodcast #80smoviessoundtracks #cultcinema #sciencefiction #FilmDiscussion #nerdculture #geekculture #podcast #retromoviereview #moviebuff #cultcinema #nostalgia #timothydalton

    Flash Gordon

  3. Jul 13

    The Karate Kid Part II

    Wax on... wax off... and now it's time to head to Okinawa! This week on The Josh Zodiac Podcast, we're revisiting 1986's The Karate Kid Part II to see if Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi's next chapter still packs the same punch nearly 40 years later. We'll break down the epic showdown with Chozen, the unforgettable lessons from Mr. Miyagi, the beautiful Okinawan setting, and whether this sequel deserves its place among the greatest '80s movies. Does the story hit harder than a crane kick, or should it have stayed back at the All Valley Tournament? Tune in as we revisit the honor, the heart, and the high-flying karate action—with a few laughs and plenty of nostalgia along the way. No mercy for bad takes... but plenty of respect for the classics!Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts! Link to my LinkTree page to access my socials and where to find my podcast: https://linktr.ee/reelzodiacproductions Wanna ask the show a question? Have a topic you want us to tackle? Just wanna say hi? email the show at thejoshzodiacpodcast@gmail.com The Wrestling Rewind Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@nerdtoknowmedia Please like, subscribe, and follow the Repeat Movie Viewer/The Psycho Nerd Podcast here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@repeatmovieviewer Follow and subscribe to Gore and More!! YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@GoreNMorePodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562602366924 Follow and subscribe to The Crypt of Cringe Podcast!! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptOfCringe #KarateKidPart2 #thekaratekid #mrmiyagi #daniellarusso #cobrakai #moviereview #moviepodcast #80smoviessoundtracks #classicmovies #martialarts #RetroMovies #nostalgia #filmdiscussion #moviefans #podcast #youtubepodcast #TheJoshZodiacPodcast #waxonwaxoff #chozen #1986Movies

    The Karate Kid Part II

  4. Jul 4

    Independence Day

    Today, we celebrate our Independence Day... by reviewing one of the biggest blockbuster movies of the '90s!  This week on The Reel Movie Critics, we're taking a trip back to 1996 to revisit Independence Day, the alien invasion epic that blew up landmarks, launched unforgettable one-liners, and reminded us that sometimes the best computer virus is the one uploaded from a laptop built before Wi-Fi existed. We'll break down the massive action scenes, the unforgettable performances, the incredible visual effects that still hold up, and answer the big question: Does Independence Day still deserve its place among the greatest summer blockbusters ever made, or has time invaded this classic? So grab your popcorn, keep your eyes on the skies, and join us as we salute one of Hollywood's biggest sci-fi spectacles. Spoilers ahead, so if you somehow haven't seen it after all these years... now's the time!  Don't forget to like, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us your favorite Independence Day moment! Link to my LinkTree page to access my socials and where to find my podcast: https://linktr.ee/reelzodiacproductions  Wanna ask the show a question? Have a topic you want us to tackle? Just wanna say hi? email the show at thejoshzodiacpodcast@gmail.com The Wrestling Rewind Podcast:  https://www.youtube.com/@nerdtoknowmedia Please like, subscribe, and follow the Repeat Movie Viewer/The Psycho Nerd Podcast here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@repeatmovieviewer Follow and subscribe to Gore and More!! YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@GoreNMorePodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562602366924 Follow and subscribe to The Crypt of Cringe Podcast!! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptOfCringe #IndependenceDay #ID4 #1996Movies #MovieReview #Podcast #MoviePodcast #ClassicMovies #SciFiMovies #AlienInvasion #WillSmith #JeffGoldblum #BillPullman #SummerBlockbuster #90sMovies #FilmReview #MovieFans #Nostalgia #Rewatch #TheJoshZodiacPodcast #MovieCommunity

    Independence Day

  5. Jun 28

    Jackass: Best and Last

    Strap in, because we're diving headfirst into Jackass: Best and Last (2026)—the final ride (or at least that's what they keep telling us)! From outrageous stunts and painful wipeouts to the moments that made us laugh so hard we questioned our own sanity, we're breaking down everything this farewell tour has to offer. Did the gang stick the landing, or did they crash through the table one last time? Join us as we relive the biggest laughs, the craziest moments, and pay tribute to a franchise that proved common sense was always optional. Grab your helmet, sign the imaginary waiver, and hit play—because this episode is guaranteed to leave you laughing... and maybe feeling sore just from watching. Link to my LinkTree page to access my socials and where to find my podcast: https://linktr.ee/reelzodiacproductions Wanna ask the show a question? Have a topic you want us to tackle? Just wanna say hi? email the show at thejoshzodiacpodcast@gmail.com The Wrestling Rewind Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@nerdtoknowmedia Please like, subscribe, and follow the Repeat Movie Viewer/The Psycho Nerd Podcast here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@repeatmovieviewer Follow and subscribe to Gore and More!! YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@GoreNMorePodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562602366924 Follow and subscribe to The Crypt of Cringe Podcast!! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptOfCringe #Jackass #JackassBestAndLast #moviereview #podcast #moviepodcast #comedymovies #JohnnyKnoxville #steveo #WeeMan #ChrisPontius #DangerEhren #moviediscussion #filmreview #comedy #newmovies #2026Movies #MovieFans #podcastlife #filmcommunity #spoilerreview #reeltalk #mustlisten #laughoutloud

    Jackass: Best and Last

  6. Jun 22

    Back to the Beach

    Surf's up and the nostalgia tide is rolling in! This week we're diving headfirst into the sun-soaked, beach-party madness of Back to the Beach (1987), the hilarious throwback that reunited Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello for one last ride on the waves. From outrageous musical numbers and celebrity cameos to over-the-top 80s humor, we're breaking down everything that makes this cult classic a gnarly good time. Grab your sunscreen, wax up your surfboard, and join us as we catch a wave of nostalgia, laugh at the ridiculousness, and decide whether this beach blanket revival still hangs ten nearly four decades later. Spoiler alert: there may be more puns than grains of sand on the beach! Link to my LinkTree page to access my socials and where to find my podcast: https://linktr.ee/reelzodiacproductions Wanna ask the show a question? Have a topic you want us to tackle? Just wanna say hi? email the show at thejoshzodiacpodcast@gmail.com The Wrestling Rewind Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@nerdtoknowmedia Please like, subscribe, and follow the Repeat Movie Viewer/The Psycho Nerd Podcast here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@repeatmovieviewer Follow and subscribe to Gore and More!! YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@GoreNMorePodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562602366924 Follow and subscribe to The Crypt of Cringe Podcast!! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptOfCringe #moviereview #podcastreview #cultclassic #80smoviessoundtracks #BeachPartyMovies #RetroMovies #moviepodcast #filmdiscussion #nostalgia #classicmovies #comedymovies #MovieFans #cinemalovers #podcastlife #moviebuff #throwbackcinema #ReelZodiacProductions #1980s #comedy #parody

    Back to the Beach

  7. Jun 16

    Wes Craven's New Nightmare

    One, two... we're reviewing for you! This week, we step back into Elm Street to tackle Wes Craven's New Nightmare, the film that dared to blur the lines between horror and reality long before it was cool. Freddy Krueger is back, but this time he's escaped the movie screen and is stalking the very people who brought him to life. Join us as we dive into the meta-horror masterpiece that paved the way for Scream, discuss Robert Englund's terrifying new look, and debate whether this is the smartest entry in the entire Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. We'll unpack the scares, the story, the behind-the-scenes twists, and why Freddy may have never been more dangerous than when he stopped playing by the rules. So grab your coffee, stay awake, and don't fall asleep before listening—because Freddy might be waiting on the other side of your podcast app. We mentioned this on the video.....Dylan's Nightmare. Give it a watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51JPiePa5dc&rco=1 Link to my LinkTree page to access my socials and where to find my podcast: https://linktr.ee/reelzodiacproductions  Wanna ask the show a question? Have a topic you want us to tackle? Just wanna say hi? email the show at thejoshzodiacpodcast@gmail.com The Wrestling Rewind Podcast:  https://www.youtube.com/@nerdtoknowmedia Please like, subscribe, and follow the Repeat Movie Viewer/The Psycho Nerd Podcast here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@repeatmovieviewer Follow and subscribe to Gore and More!! YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@GoreNMorePodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562602366924 Follow and subscribe to The Crypt of Cringe Podcast!! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptOfCringe #WesCraven #NewNightmare #FreddyKrueger #ANightmareOnElmStreet #HorrorMovies #HorrorPodcast #MovieReview #MoviePodcast #ClassicHorror #RobertEnglund #HorrorFans #SlasherMovies #ElmStreet #90sHorror #TheReelMovieCritics #FilmReview #MovieDiscussion #PodcastLife #HorrorCommunity #HorrorGeek

    Wes Craven's New Nightmare

  8. Jun 10

    Scary Movie 6 (SPOILERS!!)

    Grab your popcorn, lock your doors, and prepare for a comedy-horror massacre as we dive headfirst into Scary Movie 6! We're slicing through the gags, dodging the jump scares, and trying to figure out how many horror franchises got caught in the parody crossfire this time around. From outrageous spoofs and ridiculous cameos to jokes that hit harder than a masked killer with Wi-Fi, we're breaking down everything this sequel brings to the scream table. Join us as we separate the killer laughs from the dead-on-arrival punchlines, uncover hidden references, and ask the important questions—like who keeps giving Ghostface everyone's phone number? Whether you're a horror fanatic, a comedy junkie, or just here for the absurdity, this review is packed with laughs, spoilers, and enough bad decisions to fill an entire horror movie. Consider this your warning: spoilers are loose, and they're coming from inside the podcast! Link to my LinkTree page to access my socials and where to find my podcast: https://linktr.ee/reelzodiacproductions  Wanna ask the show a question? Have a topic you want us to tackle? Just wanna say hi? email the show at thejoshzodiacpodcast@gmail.com The Wrestling Rewind Podcast:  https://www.youtube.com/@nerdtoknowmedia Please like, subscribe, and follow the Repeat Movie Viewer/The Psycho Nerd Podcast here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@repeatmovieviewer Follow and subscribe to Gore and More!! YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@GoreNMorePodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562602366924 Follow and subscribe to The Crypt of Cringe Podcast!! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptOfCringe #scarymovie6 #scarymovie #moviereview #podcastreview #moviepodcast #spoilerreview #horrorcomedy #comedyhorror #horrormovies #horrorfans #ghostface #slashermovies #moviebuff #movienight #popcornready #podcastlife #entertainmentpodcast #funnypodcast #movies

    Scary Movie 6 (SPOILERS!!)
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Where cinema meets sarcasm and TV gets the tough love it deserves! Join us as we dive deep into the latest blockbusters, hidden gems, and binge-worthy series — all while serving up honest opinions, witty banter, and a sprinkle of “did-they-really-just-say-that?” energy. We’re not just critics — we’re reel critics. Expect laughs, heated debates, and the occasional existential crisis over a bad sequel. If it’s on screen, we’ve got something to say about it… and probably a few jokes too.

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  • Creator
    The Josh Zodiac
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Josh Zodiac
  • Show Website
    The Reel Movie Critics