This week on Reel Movie Stuff, talks Oscar chaos, snowed-in box offices, and why Sinners dominating awards season feels both thrilling and nerve wracking. He reviews Chris Pratt’s AI thriller Mercy , praises Disney+’s surprisingly smart Wonder Man, and declares Sam Raimi’s Send Help a rare January movie worth leaving the house for. Add Jason Statham doing Jason Statham things and Producer Mike flexing his LA weather, and you’ve got movie talk served hot even in a blizzard.

Here’s a funny, engaging, but tight podcast summary that fits this episode’s energy:

It’s the first episode of 2026, and Charles Kirkland Jr. is already choosing chaos in the name of cinema. He breaks down the year ahead, the movies we should be excited for, and why Sinners getting snubbed at the Golden Globes is less a mystery and more a full blown injustice. Expect a passionate rant, a quick box office flex (Avatar stays winning), and some real talk about who awards season is actually built for.

Plus, Charles reviews Dead Man’s Wire, reminding us that January movies can still hit—and that sometimes the real horror is capitalism. It’s movie news, movie love, and movie side-eyes, all served straight—no chaser.

On this year end episode of Real Movie Stuff, Charles Kirkland Jr. reflects on family, legacy, and a year at the movies before diving into his Top 20 Films of 2025. From emotional standouts to pure cinematic chaos, he breaks down what made the list, why nostalgia matters, and why this movie earned the rare honor of being watched six times. It’s heartfelt, passionate, and the perfect sendoff for a year worth debating.