Evan Crean
@reelrecon.bsky.social
Muppet of a man. Purveyor of portmanteaus and “elevated dad humor.” Boston film critic, author, and podcast host. BOFCA co-chair, and Spoilerpiece co-host.
🎙️New Podcast | Have you listened to the new episode on director Zach Cregger and Resident Evil yet? Watch @reelrecon.bsky.social and I talk about the great movies from Cregger. youtu.be/0aqJbzCp2Rg?...
Zach Cregger and Resident Evil | It's the Pictures 230
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First bit of Post-TIFF26 content. @reelrecon.bsky.social and I talked about 5 movies from TIFF 2026 youtu.be/RkA6YkfLkIQ?...
TIFF 2026 Recap | It's the Pictures 229
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🎙️New Podcast | @reelrecon.bsky.social and I talk about the late Tim Curry for the latest episode of @itsthepicpod.bsky.social. #filmsky youtu.be/jTUMVrHDEqc?...
Tim Curry Forever | It's the Pictures 228
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🎙️New Podcast | @reelrecon.bsky.social and I talk about the Fall Festival slate and what we are excited to see. Here us discuss movies like Wild Horse Nine, The Debut, and many others. youtu.be/1s1xKxQ7k8I?...
2026 Fall Festival Preview | It's the Pictures 227
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🎙️New Podcast | This week we were joined by @dandock.bsky.social to discuss Batman: The Animated Series in honor of his new novel, I Am The Night. It was a blast to talk about the classic animated series. youtu.be/DLVwI_Enqug?...
Talking Batman: The Animated Series with Daniel Dockery | It's the Pictures 226
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New episode of @spoilerpiece.bsky.social is live! @davidriedel.bsky.social and I review Christopher Nolan’s latest film, The Odyssey! spoilerpiece.libsyn.com/episode-627-...
Spoilerpiece Theatre: Episode #627: Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" and Spoilerpiece is 12!
This week Evan and Dave sat side by side in the movie house (notably not an IMAX movie house) to watch (2:44), Christopher Nolan's film of Homer's epic poem. Because after OPPENHEIMER, what do you do...
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🎙️New Podcast | @reelrecon.bsky.social and I discuss the Enola Holmes franchise. Come listen for reviews of Minions & Monsters, as well as, Jackass: Best and Last. youtu.be/KMttC-xSxX8?...
Tis I, Enola Holmes | It's the Pictures 224
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Was excited to wear this new Scott Pilgrim shirt (a Father’s Day gift my wife got me) today!
A little under the wire, but I've rounded up another 16 new SF/F books that you should check out for the rest of June: www.andrewliptak.com/june-2026-ne...
Even more exciting SF/F books to pick up in June 2026
16 new reads to close out the month with
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Had a blast talking about the Jackass films with my co-host @maxcovill.com on our podcast @itsthepicpod.bsky.social!
Max Covill@maxcovill.com · 4mo ago🎙️New Podcast | @reelrecon.bsky.social and I talk about the Jackass Feature Films ahead of Jackass: Best and Last. @itsthepicpod.bsky.social youtu.be/1aauEloxnNQ?...
🎙️New Podcast | @reelrecon.bsky.social and I are joined by @andrewliptak.com to discuss Spielberg’s alien movies including Disclosure Day. #filmsky youtu.be/7JBgdnYmUvE?...
Strange Encounters Spielberg with Andrew Liptak | It's the Pictures 222
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Apparently 17 years ago today, I saw my first film as a critic. That movie was The Hangover hahaha
New episode of @itsthepicpod.bsky.social where @maxcovill.com and I talk about Pedro Pascal in honor of The Mandalorian and Grogu!
Max Covill@maxcovill.com · 5mo ago🎙️New Podcast | @reelrecon.bsky.social and I talk about Pedro Pascal in honor of the new Mandalorian & Grogu movie. We also talk about the Cannes Film Festival winners and more. Listen now. youtu.be/63IMXmNjChA?...
Had a lot of fun talking about actor Karl Urban with my co-host @maxcovill.com on our latest episode of @itsthepicpod.bsky.social!
Max Covill@maxcovill.com · 5mo ago🎙️New Podcast | @reelrecon.bsky.social and I talk about actor Karl Urban who can be seen in Mortal Kombat II and The Boys. There's also talk about Narnia, Fast & Furious @ Cannes, and a whole lot more. youtu.be/eawflFN_pkM?...
Proud film critic parent moment: Showed our toddler My Neighbor Totoro and she ADORED it. 😭
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New Podcast | If you'd like to put on the podcast for the Summer Movie Contest with @reelrecon.bsky.social and I that's live now too. @itsthepicpod.bsky.social youtu.be/RcHrpcpSBVM?...
2026 Summer Movie Contest | It's the Pictures 219
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🎙️New Podcast | Brand new @itsthepicpod.bsky.social where @reelrecon.bsky.social and I talk about the legend Meryl Streep ahead of The Devil Wears Prada 2. youtu.be/BQH_iLQ5Fdc?...
The Meryl Streep | It's the Pictures 218
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A brand new episode of It's the Pictures podcast is now available. @reelrecon.bsky.social and I talk about the year 1986 and movies celebrating their 40th anniversary. Do you like RAD? youtu.be/jm8GAoHRpTM?...
1986 That’s Not a Blockbuster: This is a Blockbuster | It's the Pictures 217
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Sharing my preview of the Boston Israeli Film Series at JCC Greater Boston. It starts tonight (3/22 at 7 p.m.) and runs through next Sunday: www.evancrean.com/reelrecon/20...
2026 Boston Israeli Film Series Preview — Evan Crean
Checkout my preview of the 2026 Boston Israeli Film Series, running March 22-29.
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Brand new @itsthepicpod.bsky.social is now live| @reelrecon.bsky.social and I discuss the Oscars and our thoughts on the whole ceremony. youtu.be/6Xx58GS6Bhk?...
The 98th Academy Awards Recap | It's the Pictures 216
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🎙️New Podcast | A brand new episode of It's the Pictures where @reelrecon.bsky.social and I discuss the 49th Oscars. The one with Network, All the President's Men, Rocky, and Taxi Driver. @itsthepicpod.bsky.social #filmsky youtu.be/iAFIQggruAg?...
The Best Oscars Lineup Ever? | It's the Pictures 215
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New @itsthepicpod.bsky.social where @maxcovill.com and I discuss some of the all-time great stunts in cinematic history!
Max Covill@maxcovill.com · 8mo ago🎙️New Podcast | @reelrecon.bsky.social and I talk about Stunts! Specifically, some of the all-time greats and the films featured on the Criterion Channel this month. #filmsky youtu.be/DDaleEh4qPw
🎙️New Podcast | A brand new It's the Pictures @itsthepicpod.bsky.social is now live. Evan @reelrecon.bsky.social and I talk about the great Mel Brooks and his amazing career. youtu.be/HuRburB0kps?...
Thank Goodness for Mel Brooks | It's the Pictures 213
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*NEW EPISODE!!* We discuss the films: • THE RIP • THE CHORAL Listen: spoilerpiece.libsyn.com/episode-601-...
🚨It's the first Monday of 2026, so that means there's a new It's the Pictures podcast! youtu.be/oNAcnjiJ-as?...
One Banger After Another | It's the Pictures 211
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Let's get a few more subs before the new year! www.itsthepictures.com
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A weekly entertainment newsletter on movies, television, and anime. An extension of the It’s the Pictures podcast.
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Max Covill@maxcovill.com · 11mo agoWhat is It's the Pictures? It's the Pictures is a weekly entertainment newsletter on movies, television, and Japanese Animation. It's also an extension of the It's the Pictures podcast. www.itsthepictures.com/launch-week-...
*NEW EPISODE!!* We discuss the films: • NO OTHER CHOICE • IS THIS THING ON? Listen: spoilerpiece.libsyn.com/episode-597-...
Tomorrow on YouTube and the newsletter, Max will be sharing his picks for the top Blu-ray and 4K UHD releases of the year.
