Reel Insights
Reel Insights is a podcast from the Nerdtropolis Podcast Network hosted by Sean Tajipour. Each episode features candid conversations with actors, directors, and creators behind major movies and TV shows. The show goes beyond typical press junkets to explore behind-the-scenes stories, career journeys, and personal passions. It aims to give listeners a closer look at the people shaping today's entertainment.
Episodes
ERICA BAUZA: Coyote Vs. Acme
COYOTE VS. ACME star and Looney Tunes voice actor Eric Bauza speaks with Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour for a full interview about the movie’s incredible journey to the big screen. Bauza celebrates the fans who fought for its release, explains why their support proves audiences have real power, and reveals why the film is more than a simple nostalgia grab.Bauza also discusses voicing 10 Looney T
JORDAN ALEXA DAVIS: The End Of Oak Street
THE END OF OAK STREET star Jordan Alexa Davis speaks with Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour for a full interview about filming the imaginative dinosaur thriller and turning a real Atlanta neighborhood into a prehistoric nightmare. Davis discusses being immediately hooked by the original yet nostalgic story, filming on real neighborhood streets, and acting opposite dinosaur heads on sticks, performe
LANDON LIBOIRON - Sawtooth Mountain
SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN star Landon Liboiron speaks with Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour for a full interview about the darkly funny Bigfoot thriller. Liboiron discusses playing Bobby, a charismatic yet threatening con artist who stages a Bigfoot sighting with his brother to attract guests to their rental cabin—only for their plan to spiral dangerously out of control.Liboiron also reveals whether he be
ELI ROTH: Ice Cream Man
ICE CREAM MAN director Eli Roth speaks with Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour for a full interview about his wild new horror movie. Roth explains why the film refuses to hold back, how its graphic kills were shaped by the production’s budget, and what it was like creating total chaos with 100 children, 20 stunt performers, fake blood, smoke machines and body parts.The filmmaker behind HOSTEL, CABIN
STEVE LEMME: Super Troopers 3, Beerfest & Tacoma FD
SUPER TROOPERS 3 star and Broken Lizard co-founder Steve Lemme joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour to discuss the comedy group’s 30-year friendship, Brian Cox’s return, the new cast, and the franchise’s lasting appeal. He also shares updates on a potential TACOMA FD movie, confirms work has begun on POTFEST, and teases what Broken Lizard could make next.
JOHN ROSS BOWIE: Stuart Fails To Save The Universe
STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE star John Ross Bowie speaks with Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour for a full interview about Barry Kripke’s return in THE BIG BANG THEORY spinoff. Bowie discusses the massive leap from a traditional sitcom to an action-packed multiverse adventure, the returning characters who appear as wildly different versions of themselves, and Kripke’s unexpected role as one of
DESTIN DANIEL CRETTON - Spider-Man: Brand New Day & Naruto
SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY director Destin Daniel Cretton speaks with Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour for a full interview about Tom Holland’s next MCU adventure. Cretton reveals a massive villain fight that was cut, explains why Punisher and Savage Hulk reflect two possible paths for Peter Parker, and teases that fans will have much more than Sadie Sink’s mysterious role to discuss.
ELLIE KEMPER: The Office & Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
THE OFFICE and UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT star Ellie Kemper speaks with Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour for a full interview about her partnership with Pirate’s Booty and helping families discover fun, screen-free summer adventures.Kemper shares the imaginative games she loved growing up, reveals how her two sons have inherited her love of Pirate’s Booty, and discusses reuniting with Titus Burgess
WENDELL PIERCE, ANDRE HOLLAND & SHELDON CANDIS: They Fight
André Holland, Wendell Pierce and director Sheldon Candis join Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to discuss They Fight, the powerful boxing drama based on the 2018 documentary of the same name. The film follows a reformed former inmate who returns to the boxing gym while trying to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family.In They Fight, Holland plays Walt Manigan, who struggle
TITUS WELLIVER & JESSICA FRANCES DUKES: The Westies
Titus Welliver and Jessica Frances Dukes join Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to discuss The Westies, the gritty new MGM+ crime drama premiering July 12. The series explores the violent world of New York City’s Irish mob during the 1980s and the growing conflict threatening to tear the organization apart.In The Westies, Welliver plays Glenn Keenan, a character whose visible tatto
J.K. SIMMONS & TOM BRITTNEY: The Westies
Spider-Man star J.K. Simmons and Tom Brittney join Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about The Westies, the gritty new MGM+ crime drama premiering July 12. Brittney has also recently been linked by unconfirmed reports to the DCU’s future Batman role, while Simmons remains one of the most recognizable comic book actors through Spider-Man, Invincible and The Legend of Korra.I
JENNIFER HOLLAND: Peacemaker
Jennifer Holland joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about Supergirl, Krypto, Peacemaker, and the real-life dog who helped inspire DC’s newest superdog. In this conversation, Holland opens up about her dog Ozu becoming part of DC history as the inspiration behind Krypto.This summer, Supergirl takes audiences on an epic interstellar journey to save the life of Kara’s bes
THE SEASON: Jessie Mei Li, Chris Pang & Justin Chien
Jessie Mei Li, Chris Pang and Justin Chien join Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about The Season, the new Hulu drama series now streaming. The series follows a group of friends in Hong Kong’s elite boating scene as their summer getaway turns into a world of betrayal, power plays, hidden agendas and family drama.In this conversation, Jessie Mei Li, Chris Pang and Justin Ch
JOEY IWANAGA: The Furious
Joey Iwanaga joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about The Furious, the explosive martial arts action. In this conversation, Iwanaga breaks down playing Pak Long, a dangerous and unpredictable villain whose loose screws make him one of the film’s most intense characters.Iwanaga opens up about why Pak Long was such a fun role to play, explaining that the character lives
JOE TASLIM: The Furious, The Raid & Mortal Kombat
Joe Taslim joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about The Furious, the explosive new martial arts action film. In this conversation, the Mortal Kombat, The Raid and Warrior star opens up about playing Navin, a relentless journalist whose search for his missing wife pulls him into a brutal fight against a criminal network.Taslim breaks down why The Furious was made for ac
JEMAINE CLEMENT: Flight of the Conchords, What We Do In The Shadows & Alice and Steve
Jemaine Clement joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about Hulu’s new six-part Original series Alice and Steve. In this conversation, Clement breaks down playing Steve, a man whose relationship with his best friend Alice is turned upside down when he starts dating her 26-year-old daughter, Izzy.Clement opens up about the messy emotional chaos at the center of Alice and S
SPEED RACER 4K COLORIST: John Daro
Speed Racer 4K colorist John Daro joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about restoring the Wachowskis’ visually groundbreaking live-action anime for its new 4K release. In this conversation, Daro breaks down what a colorist actually does, how color grading balances technical precision with artistry, and why Speed Racer was the perfect film to revisit with today’s modern
MARTA MILANS: SHAZAM! & M.I.A.
Marta Milans joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about M.I.A., Peacock’s crime thriller from Ozark creator Bill Dubuque. In this conversation, Milans breaks down playing Caroline, a powerful and ruthless woman who moves through the show with confidence, control and a clear end goal.Milans opens up about what excited her most about stepping into Caroline’s world, why the
DRAGON STRIKER: Sylvain Dos Santos and Charles Lefebvre
Dragon Striker creators Sylvain Dos Santos and Charles Lefebvre join Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about Disney’s new anime-inspired fantasy adventure series coming to Disney+ and Hulu. In this conversation, the creators break down the magical sports world of Dragon Striker, where farm boy Key discovers his powerful natural talent and learns he could be destined to beco
PATRICK RENNA: The Sandlot, The Big Green, Son In Law & Punks
Patrick Renna joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about The Sandlot, summer nostalgia and his partnership with HersHEY’S for a new s’mores campaign. In this conversation, Renna looks back at playing Hamilton “Ham” Porter, why The Sandlot still connects with fans more than 30 years later, and what it feels like to be part of a movie that families continue passing down th
BEN GLEIB: IDIOTEST
Ben Gleib joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about Good Night with Ben Gleib, his new independent late-night show built for the YouTube era. In this conversation, Gleib opens up about why late night is not dead, how the format needs to evolve beyond network television, and why he wanted to create an uncensored, uncancelable and truly personal version of the talk show.G
JASON MEWES: Jay and Silent Bob & Clerks
Jason Mewes joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about Five Things with Jay Mewes, his new YouTube series that turns celebrity interviews into a hangout inside a convenience store. In this conversation, Mewes opens up about why the show feels like the perfect full-circle project after Clerks, how the format brings out unexpected stories from guests, and why his episode w
GINA CARANO
Gina Carano joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about her long-awaited return to fighting for Rousey vs. Carano, one of the biggest dream matchups in women’s MMA history. In this conversation, Carano opens up about why Ronda Rousey kept pursuing the fight, why the timing finally felt right, and how saying yes helped her reconnect with her body, health, discipline and pu
ROBERT HAYS: Airplane!, Iron Man & Homeward Bound
Robert Hays joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about Airplane!, the classic comedy that made him a household name as Ted Striker and remains one of the most quotable movies ever made. In this conversation, Hays looks back on the film’s wild legacy, working with Leslie Nielsen, Peter Graves, Lloyd Bridges and Julie Hagerty, and why Airplane! still makes audiences laugh
TOM CLANCY'S JACK RYAN GHOST WAR: Andrew Bernstein
Jack Ryan: Ghost War director Andrew Bernstein joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War, the new action thriller that brings John Krasinski’s Prime Video hero back for his most personal and dangerous mission yet. In this conversation, Bernstein opens up about making his feature directorial debut, building the movie as a standalone thri
TOM CLANCY'S JACK RYAN GHOST WAR: Wendell Pierce & Michael Kelly
Jack Ryan stars Wendell Pierce and Michael Kelly join Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War starring, the new action thriller that brings John Krasinski’s Prime Video hero back for his most personal and dangerous mission yet. In this conversation, Pierce and Kelly open up about returning as James Greer and Mike November, taking the franch
BOB' S BURGERS: Eugene Mirman
Eugene Mirman joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about his new comedy special Here Comes the Whimsy, Bob’s Burgers, and his unforgettable run as Gene Belcher.In this interview, Mirman opens up about recovering after a recent accident, the heartwarming messages he received from fans, and how everyday frustrations, tiny injustices, travel mishaps, fatherhood, and awkward
MIREILLE ENOS: For All Mankind
Mireille Enos joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about For All Mankind Season 5, the acclaimed Apple TV sci-fi drama that continues to expand its alternate-history space race into a bold new era on Mars.In this interview, Enos opens up about joining the beloved series, stepping into the thriving Mars colony of Happy Valley, and what excites her most about For All Manki
GENE SIMMONS & RENNY HARLIN: Deep Water
Gene Simmons and Renny Harlin join Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about Deep Water, the intense new survival thriller from the director of Cliffhanger and Die Hard 2. In this conversation, Simmons opens up about getting his feet wet as a producer on the shark-infested thriller, why the project stood out to him, and why he believes movies like this belong on the biggest s
Ayelet Zurer Talks Vanessa Fisk’s Evolution in Daredevil: Born Again S2
Ayelet Zurer joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about returning as Vanessa Fisk in Season 2 of Marvel Television’s Daredevil: Born Again. In this thoughtful conversation, Zurer reflects on stepping back into Vanessa’s world, what instantly brought the character back to life, and how her powerful on-screen dynamic with Vincent D’Onofrio continues to shape one of Marvel’
DAVID CROSS: Arrested Development
David Cross joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about his fearless new stand-up special, The End of the Beginning of the End. Filmed at the legendary 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia, the special showcases Cross at his sharpest, blending biting satire, absurd storytelling, and bold commentary on modern culture. In this candid conversation, Cross breaks down the meaning b
JOHN RHYS-DAVIES: THE CHRIST
John Rhys-Davies joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about lending his legendary voice to The Christ , the immersive new audio drama that brings the life, death and resurrection of Jesus to life across four cinematic episodes. In this thoughtful conversation, the Lord of the Rings and Indiana Jones icon reflects on the weight of narrating such a powerful story, why the
THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE: Luis Guzmán
Luis Guzmán joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about stepping into the Nintendo universe as Wart in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, one of the film’s most unexpected and exciting deep-cut villains. In this fun conversation, Guzmán opens up about bringing his unmistakable voice to the iconic character, the joy of joining such a massive franchise, and why seeing kids react
OUR HERO, BATHLAZAR: Jaeden Martell & Asa Butterfield
Jaeden Martell and Asa Butterfield join Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about their powerful new film Our Hero, Balthazar, a dark and timely story about loneliness, identity, and the dangerous search for connection. In this thoughtful conversation, the two stars open up about building characters who appear very different on the surface, yet share the same emotional emptin
SHE DANCES: Rick Gomez & Mackenzie Ziegler
Rick Gomez and Mackenzie Ziegler join Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about She Dances, the emotional new drama now in theaters that explores friendship, family, grief, and the road toward healing. In this candid conversation, Gomez discusses making his feature directorial debut and how the film became a deeply personal and cathartic creative experience as the story evolv
STEVE ZAHN & ADUREY ZAHN: She Dances
Steve Zahn and Audrey Zahn join Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about She Dances, the heartfelt new drama from director Rick Gomez that explores family, grief, and the emotional journey of reconnecting when it matters most. The real-life father and daughter open up about bringing authenticity to the screen and how their shared experiences helped shape the film’s powerful
YOUNG SHERLOCK: Zine Tseng and Max Irons
In this Reel Insights interview, Sean Tajipour, the Mayor of Nerdtropolis, chats with Young Sherlock stars Zine Tseng and Max Irons about stepping into a bold new take on the legendary world of Sherlock Holmes.From director Guy Ritchie, Young Sherlock is an irreverent, fast-moving origin story that explores the early days of the iconic detective in a vibrant Victorian world. During the conversatio
BERTO COLON: The Night Agent & Undercard
Berto Colón joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about his commanding role in Undercard, working opposite Wanda Sykes in her dramatic turn, and what fans can look forward to from *The Night Agent* Season 3 alongside Gabriel Basso.In this conversation, Berto breaks down what drew him to Hector, a character with power, confidence, and real presence, and why Undercard stood
ELLE FANNING: The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, Sentimental Value & Predator: Badlands
Oscar-nominated Elle Fanning joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about some of her most exciting upcoming projects, including The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, Sentimental Value, and Predator: Badlands. In this fun conversation, Elle reflects on the momentum of her career, the kinds of stories that keep pulling her in, and what has her most excited about this ne
JUNO TEMPLE: Ted Lasso and Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die
Juno Temple joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, the wild new sci-fi adventure from director Gore Verbinski that throws a chaotic crew into a mission to stop an AI apocalypse. She also reflects on Ted Lasso and The Offer, giving fans a fun look at the standout projects that continue to define her incredible career.Juno shares why she
YOUNG SHERLOCK: Matthew Parkhill & Dónal Finn
In this Reel Insights interview, Sean Tajipour, the Mayor of Nerdtropolis, chats with Young Sherlock showrunner Matthew Parkhill and star Dónal Finn about the bold new mystery series that reimagines the early days of Sherlock Holmes and James Moriarty.From director Guy Ritchie, Young Sherlock is an irreverent, action-packed origin story that follows a youthfully defiant Sherlock Holmes as he is pu
PROTECTOR: Milla Jovovich and Isabel Myers
In this Reel Insights interview, Sean Tajipour, the Mayor of Nerdtropolis, chats with Milla Jovovich and Isabel Myers to talk about their new action thriller Protector, now playing in theaters.Jovovich plays Nikki, a decorated war hero who thought she left her violent past behind. When her daughter is kidnapped by a dangerous human trafficking ring, Nikki is forced back into the fight, tearing thr
AMERICAN CLASSIC: John Tenney and Nell Verlaque
John Tenney and Nell Verlaque join Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about American Classic, the new series that blends Broadway drama, messy family dynamics, and small-town politics into one compelling story.During the conversation, John reflects on the emotional balance of the series, explaining how the cast approached both the heartfelt drama and the lighter comedic mome
DOUG JONES: Hocus Pocus, Helboy, Pan's Labyrinth, Silver Surfer and Operation Taco Gary's
Doug Jones joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about Operation Taco Gary’s, a wild road-trip comedy that swerves into full-on conspiracy chaos when two brothers cross the country and get pulled into a global takeover. Doug breaks down what made him say “yes” to the script right away, including how it reminded him of those big, zany ‘80s comedies that just go for it. He
UNDERCARD: Wanda Sykes and Tamika Miller
Wanda Sykes and director Tamika Miller join Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk all things UNDERCARD, the emotional boxing drama in theaters now that puts motherhood, addiction, and redemption at the center of the fight.Wanda opens up about stepping into a dramatic role for the first time, why she wasn’t chasing it, and how Tamika’s crystal-clear vision and real trust convinc
THE BLUFF: Frank E. Flowers
Frank E. Flowers joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk all things THE BLUFF, a hard-R pirate thriller that flips the genre into a raw, intense home-invasion survival story set in the Caribbean.Frank breaks down why pirate movies don’t hit like they used to — and why this one had to feel grounded, dangerous, and real. He also dives into casting Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Erc
MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS: Anders Holm & Mari Yamamoto
Anders Holm and Mari Yamamoto join Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk all things MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS Season 2, the bigger, wilder chapter that cranks the scope up and brings the past crashing into the present.Mari opens up about what Keiko was truly searching for in Bill Randa and Lee Shaw — that rare “soulmate” connection when someone matches your obsession, plus th
SWEETNESS: Herman Tømmeraas & Emma Higgins
In this Reel Insights episode, Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour chats with Herman Tømmeraas (Netflix’s Ragnarok, Skam) and writer-director Emma Higgins to talk all things SWEETNESS, the twisted new thriller from Saban Films.Herman breaks down how he built a believable rock star persona from the ground up, why performing onstage tapped into his “childhood dream,” and the hilarious behind-the-scenes
ARMORSAURS: Jacob Makabi, Derrick Kwak, Avianna Mynhier, and Kevin Yi
Jacob Makabi, Derrick Kwak, Avianna Mynhier, and producer Kevin Yi join Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk all things ARMORSAURS, the all-new Disney+ series that mixes teen pilots, armored dinosaurs, and an alien threat that’s coming back for round two.The cast breaks down how secretive the auditions were at first, what it was like finally seeing the finished “armor up” sequ
GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE: Gore Verbinski
Gore Verbinski joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk all things GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE, his scrappy, darkly funny, genre-bending ride that takes big swings at AI, social media brain-rot, and the absurdity of modern life.Gore breaks down why Sam Rockwell is the movie’s secret weapon, from the “honest energy” he brings to the chaos to the work it took to nail that m
GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE: Michael Peña & Zazie Beetz
Michael Peña and Zazie Beetz join Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk all things GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE, Gore Verbinski’s wild, darkly funny, genre-bending ride that takes big swings at AI, social media brain-rot, and the way modern life keeps getting weirder.Michael breaks down why the movie’s AI satire feels less like a joke and more like a reality check. He also sh
SOLO MIO: Kim Coates & Charles Kinnane
Kim Coates and Co-Director Charles Kinnane join Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to discuss Solo Mio, the heartfelt new romantic comedy set in Rome and starring Kevin James.Charles and Kim break down why Solo Mio plays like a modern comfort rom-com, flipping a wedding disaster into an unexpected adventure in one of the world’s most iconic cities. They also dig into how the movie t
SOLO MIO: Jonathan Roumie & Daniel Kinnane
Daniel Kinnane and Jonathan Roumie join Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about Solo Mio, the heartfelt new romantic comedy set in Rome and starring Kevin James, Alyson Hannigan, Kim Coates, and Roumie.Daniel and Jonathan break down why Solo Mio was built to feel like a modern “comfort film” and how the story flips a wedding disaster into an unexpected adventure in one of t
THE STRANGERS CHAPTER 3: Renny Harlin
In this Reel Insights episode, Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour chats with director Renny Harlin to talk about The Strangers: Chapter 3, the final chapter in the trilogy that brings Maya’s nightmare to a full-circle reckoning of survival and revenge.Renny discusses what it meant to guide all three films from start to finish, why the third movie is his “favorite baby,” and how he approached the tri
SHELTER: Ric Roman Waugh
Ric Roman Waugh joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about Shelter, his intense new survival thriller starring Jason Statham as a reclusive man pulled out of isolation after rescuing a young girl from a deadly storm on a remote coastal island.Ric breaks down why this is a different ride for Statham and why fans will see a side of him they haven't seen before. He also
WWE: Lyra Valkyria
Lyra Valkyria joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk WWE: Unreal Season 2, the behind-the-scenes series that takes fans past the larger-than-life personas and into the real pressure on the road to SummerSlam.Lyra opens up about what it’s like seeing the most real version of herself on camera — and why it can be tough to watch back. She also breaks down the constant stress
MERCY: Kali Reis
Kali Reis joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk MERCY, a tense, near-future thriller with a nightmare setup: a detective (Chris Pratt) is accused of murdering his wife, and he has 90 minutes to prove his innocence before an advanced A.I. judge (Rebecca Ferguson) decides his fate.Reis breaks down what it was like acting inside a story told through screens, cameras, and sur
MERCY: Chris Pratt & Timur Bekmambetov
Chris Pratt and director Timur Bekmambetov join Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk MERCY, a tense, near-future thriller with a simple nightmare setup: a man is accused of murdering his wife, and the clock starts ticking.Chris reflects on reuniting with Timur after Wanted and how much filmmaking has changed since then. He also shouts out Timur’s history of pushing cutting-edg
LANDMAN: Mark Collie and Mustafa Speaks
Mark Collie and Mustafa Speaks join Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to break down Landman Season 2 and why the Taylor Sheridan series starring Billy Bob Thornton feels so real compared to everything else on TV right now.Mustafa reveals he knew the show was special the moment he read the first episode. He talks about Taylor’s signature voice on the page and why Billy Bob Thornton&
ADRIAN HOLMES: Bel-Air & Star Trek Strange New Worlds
Adrian Holmes joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about Bel-Air, the weight of stepping into Uncle Phil’s shoes, and what it means for the series as it heads toward the end.Holmes breaks down how he approached Philip Banks as a real, layered man, balancing authority with vulnerability while still honoring the character fans grew up with. He also opens up about why this
KEVIN LEWIS: Pig Hill & Willy's Wonderland
Director Kevin Lewis joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to dive deep into Pig Hill, a chilling folklore-driven horror film inspired by local legend and psychological fear. Starring Shane West, Rainey Qualley, Shiloh Fernandez, and R.A. Mihailoff, the film follows a woman obsessed with the myth of the Pig People as disappearances begin to pile up.Lewis opens up about what first
DAVID DASTMALCHIAN: Dust Bunny
David Dastmalchian joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to dive deep into Dust Bunny, Bryan Fuller’s dark, whimsical, and emotionally rich feature directorial debut starring Mads Mikkelsen, Sophie Sloan, Sigourney Weaver, and Dastmalchian himself.David opens up about what instantly grabbed him when he first read the script — the childhood fears we all carry, the feeling of not b
DAVID KRUMHOLTZ & CALEB ALEXANDER SMITHL: Forelock
David Krumholtz and Caleb Alexander Smith join Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to dive into Forelock — the darkly funny, character-driven LA story that blends crime, chaos, and an unlikely friendship between two men who should never have crossed paths.Caleb breaks down how much of the film’s wild world is pulled straight from real-life Los Angeles, from street-level absurdities t
KEVIN SMITH: Dogma, Clerks, Jay and Silent Bob
Kevin Smith joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to celebrate the long-awaited 4K debut of Dogma, the bold, controversial religious fantasy that pushed boundaries, sparked protests, and became one of the most beloved films in his View Askewniverse.Kevin reflects on the surreal feeling of finally holding the 4K master after decades of the film being locked away. He shares why phy
JON HEDER: Napoleon Dynamite & Tapawingo
Jon Heder joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights for a fun, offbeat conversation about Tapawingo — the quirky, small-town comedy where an oddball becomes an unlikely bodyguard for a misfit teen, putting him right in the path of the town’s resident bullies.Heder dives into what drew him to the film, breaking down his love for stories about weird, sincere characters who treat the sm
LEE BYUNG-HUN: Squid Game & No Other Choice
Lee Byung-Hun joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to dive into the raw, gripping layers of No Other Choice — a tense character study where fear, pride, and desperation collide as one man spirals after losing the career that defined him.Lee opens up about the emotionally charged physicality behind his performance as Man-su — the shaking hands, the subtle gestures, and the nervou
LANDMAN: Paulina Chávez & Jacob Lofland
Paulina Chávez and Jacob Lofland join Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk all things Landman Season 2 — the gritty, character-driven West Texas drama where loyalty is tested, secrets rise to the surface, and survival is anything but simple.Jacob opens up about filming his quiet, emotional truck scene with Billy Bob Thornton — a heartfelt father-and-son moment that hit him jus
ALEX WOO: In Your Dreams
Director Alex Woo joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to dig into the heartfelt, surreal, and wildly imaginative world of In Your Dreams, Netflix’s new animated adventure about family, chaos, and the power of the dream world.Alex opens up about the childhood nightmare that stuck with him for life — a vivid, unsettling dream that sparked his fascination with dreams and ultimatel
BATFAM: Yonas Kibreab & Haley Tju
Yonas Kibreab and Haley Tju join Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk all things Bat-Fam, the fun and heartfelt new chapter in Gotham that blends big action, family chaos, and a ton of charm.Yonas opens up about growing with Damian Wayne from Merry Little Batman to Bat-Fam, sharing what it’s been like to voice the character across his early teens and why the show’s family-focu
ALEXANDRA DADDARIO: I Wish You All The Best, Mayfair Witches & Percy Jackson
Alexandra Daddario joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk all things I Wish You All the Best — the heartfelt coming-of-age story directed by Tommy Dorfman and based on Mason Deaver’s bestselling novel.Daddario opens up about portraying Hannah, a protective older sister navigating love, motherhood, and acceptance while helping her sibling find their place in the world. She
CHRISTY MARTIN: Christy
Christy Martin joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk all things Christy — the powerful new boxing drama hitting theaters November 7, 2025, starring Sydney Sweeney, Ben Foster, Merritt Wever, and Katy O’Brian.The real “Coal Miner’s Daughter of Boxing” opens up about seeing her life story brought to the big screen, what Sydney Sweeney got right about her fierce fighting spi
NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON'T - Ruben Fleischer & Producer Bobby Cohen
Director Ruben Fleischer (Venom, Uncharted) and producer Bobby Cohen (Now You See Me, Now You See Me 2) join Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about the long-awaited return of the hit illusionist franchise — Now You See Me: Now You Don’t. The duo shares how the new film brings together the original Four Horsemen (Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, and Dave Franc
MICHAEL ISKANDER: House of David
Michael Iskander joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk all things House of David: Season 2 — the epic Prime Video series bringing faith, music, and ancient history to life.Iskander opens up about portraying the legendary warrior-poet King David, performing Hebrew psalms live on set, and how his personal faith and Egyptian roots influenced the show’s powerful sound and spi
ASA BUTTERFIELD: Stich Head, Hugo & Ender's Game
Asa Butterfield joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about his first-ever animated feature, Stitch Head — a gothic, heartfelt adventure inspired by the beloved children’s book series.Butterfield opens up about stepping into the world of voice acting, the film’s spooky yet sweet tone, and how Stitch Head channels the spirit of The Nightmare Before Christmas, Coraline, and
KATE MARA: The Astronaut & Fantastic Four
Kate Mara joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to discuss her latest sci-fi thriller, The Astronaut, where she stars alongside Gabriel Luna and Laurence Fishburne. Mara opens up about the film’s psychological tension, her fascination with space, and why she admits she’d “never survive” real space travel.She also reflects on her experiences in The Martian, the eerie moments in Th
GABRIEL LUNA: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Astronaut, and The Last of Us
Gabriel Luna joins Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to talk about his latest role in The Astronaut, a grounded sci-fi thriller starring Kate Mara and Laurence Fishburne. Luna opens up about filming in isolation in the Wicklow Mountains, rediscovering his childhood fascination with space, and the film’s haunting themes of fear and imagination.The conversation also touches on his la
ROBERT PATRICK: Tulsa King, Peacemaker & Terminator 2
Robert Patrick joins Reel Insights to talk about starring in both Tulsa King and Peacemaker, reuniting with Sylvester Stallone and John Cena, and what it’s like working with Taylor Sheridan and James Gunn. He reflects on his decades-spanning career — from Terminator 2: Judgment Day to today — sharing how he approaches complex characters, balances intensity with heart, and why he’s more passionate
HOUSE OF DAVID: Jon Gunn
Jon Gunn joins Reel Insights to talk about directing House of David Season 2, the biblical epic’s massive scale, and working with star Michael Iskander as both a warrior and a poet. He opens up about balancing faith and storytelling, filming wild on-set moments, and his collaborations with Alan Ritchson and Zachary Levi.Visit Nerdtropolis.comFacebookInstagramTwitter
SCHUYLER FISK: Babysitters Club, Chicken Sisters & Snow Day
Schuyler Fisk joins Reel Insights to talk about Hallmark’s The Chicken Sisters, her iconic roles in The Baby-sitters Club and Snow Day, and her career as a singer-songwriter. She reflects on three decades in entertainment, from Jack Black memories to Loretta Lynn collaborations, while teasing what fans can expect from her new music.Visit Nerdtropolis.comFacebookInstagramTwitte
WIZARDS BEYOND WAVERLY PLACE: David Henrie and Janice LeAnn Brown
David Henrie and Janice LeAnn Brown join Reel Insights to dive into Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season two, premiering October 8 on Disney+. From Mario Kart battles to on-set family vibes, they reveal how that energy shapes the new season. Plus, the duo teases Easter eggs—including a finale reveal tied to Alex Russo—that fans won’t want to miss.Visit Nerdtropolis.comFacebookInstagram
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