
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

Universal Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights Is Getting An Exclusive Purge Show, And It's Given Me An Idea For A Sequel
By Mike Reyes published
Halloween Horror Nights is about to see some exclusive thrills hitting Universal Studios Hollywood, and it's all thanks to The Purge!

The Fast And Furious Movies' Timeline Explained
By Mike Reyes last updated
It takes a lot more than the power of family to keep the Fast and Furious timeline in order.

The Exorcist: Believer Moved Up Seemingly Because Of The Taylor Swift Eras Movie, And Jason Blum Has A Sassy Response
By Mike Reyes published
The Exorcist: Believer has just shifted its release date to avoid Taylor Swift's Eras Tour movie, with Jason Blum providing sass marking the occasion.

Top Gun: Maverick’s Cast Just Reunited On The Picket Line, And Now I Just Need A Sequel Even More
By Mike Reyes published
A recent reunion of Top Gun: Maverick cast mates is a pleasing sight, and it's also further fuel for those who want to see a sequel.

Jimmy Kimmel Was Planning On Retiring From Late Night, Why The Strike Might Have Changed His Mind
By Mike Reyes published
Jimmy Kimmel has revealed that he was close to retiring from his show before the strike, until he found a reason to keep Jimmy Kimmel Live going.

Barbenheimer Is Reportedly Getting Its Own Movie, Because Of Course
By Mike Reyes published
The arms race is about to meet the dream house, as an actual Barbenheimer movie is currently in the works, and it sounds as nutty as you'd think.

Adam Sandler’s Been On A Netflix Roll, And The Critics Score For Bat Mitzvah Is Even More Impressive Than Hustle
By Mike Reyes published
Another Adam Sandler related film from Netflix has scored a pretty sweet critics' score, with the results looking to topple Hustle's impressive rank.

Terminator Writer Gale Anne Hurd Explains Why A Crucial Ending Scene In James Cameron's Movie Was Deleted
By Mike Reyes published
The Terminator co-writer revealed the reason why a crucial ending scene was cut from James Cameron's 1984 classic.

Could Charlie’s Angels 3 Happen With Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz And Lucy Liu? Here’s What The Director Says
By Mike Reyes published
Director McG hasn't shut down the potential for a Charlie's Angels 3, but he does have some specific caveats when discussing the possibility.

The Story Behind Jurassic World's Famous Margarita Man
By Mike Reyes published
Jurassic World's famed "Margarita Man" has a pretty fun story behind how he wound up in the movie, and who he actually is.

Hugh Jackman Jokes He’s Turning His Instagram Into A Food Blog But Fans Just Have All The Wolverine Comments
By Mike Reyes published
As Deadpool 3 continues its hiatus, Hugh Jackman may have found a new calling: food blogger.

Everything New And Coming Soon To Netflix
By Mike Reyes last updated
Looking for what's new or coming soon to Netflix's vast library of TV and Movies? You've come to the right place.

I Just Learned The VelociCoaster Rollback Is A Dream For A Ton Of Universal Parkgoers, And Now I'm Obsessed Too
By Mike Reyes published
Universal Orlando fans are obsessed with encountering a "rollback" on the Jurassic World VelociCoaster; and now I'm one of them.

Zack Snyder Reveals How Star Wars Influenced Rebel Moon
By Mike Reyes published
Exclusives When crafting his would-be Star Wars adventure Rebel Moon, co-writer/director Zack Snyder had one specific note inspired by George Lucas' creation.

5 Wild Stats About Oppenheimer's Success To Show How Popular Christopher Nolan’s Movie Is, Including One About The Dark Knight
By Mike Reyes published
Oppenheimer continues to crush at the worldwide box office, and in some cases, it's outdone even The Dark Knight.

Fast X Almost Gave Jason Momoa's Dante A Brother, And It's Not Too Late To Make This Happen
By Mike Reyes published
As if Jason Momoa's family fueled antics in Fast X weren't evil enough, he almost had a brother helping him along the whole time!

Disneyland's Oogie Boogie Bash Is Bringing Back A Deep Cut Villain, And Now I Need To Face Them Down In Person
By Mike Reyes published
This year's Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland is digging up a creepy villain we haven't seen in some time, and I need to stare them down in person ASAP.

A New Wonka Candy Is On The Way, And I'm Excited About What This Could Mean For Wonka Bars
By Mike Reyes published
In anticipation of Wonka's upcoming release, a sweet new development has me excited for what the future could bring.

The Real Reason George Lazenby Only Starred In One James Bond Movie
By Mike Reyes published
George Lazenby is known as the actor who has only one James Bond movie to his credit, and there are some wild stories behind why.

Decades Later, Sylvester Stallone Says ‘Superior’ Arnold Schwarzenegger One-Upped Him As An Action Star
By Mike Reyes published
After waging war on the battleground of '80s and '90s Hollywood, Sylvester Stallone admits that Arnold Schwarzenegger had the upper hand.

Netflix's You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah Review: Teen Dramedy Gets A Fresh And Funny Spin Through The Sandler Family
By Mike Reyes published
With the entertainment landscape always on the lookout for fresh perspectives, this Jewish female coming of age story is another delight that families can gather around.

How Bruce Lee Influenced Keanu Reeves’ John Wick, According To Director Chad Stahelski
By Mike Reyes published
50 years after Enter the Dragon changed the action game, John Wick director Chad Stahelski cites the film as a major influence on Keanu Reeves' hero.

28 Days Later Ending And Alternate Endings Explained
By Mike Reyes published
20 years later, looking back on the alternate endings to 28 Days Later makes those dumped concepts look even wilder.
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