This week, Reggie and Kathia recap Kathia's trip to the south of France to attend Cannes, Review Tom Cruise's farewell to Mission: Impossible with the film Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning and take a look at a very successful box office.

In this episode we recap The 97 Academy Awards and compare our predictions with what actually occurred. We talk a bit about Angie Stone and her career, Brazil and Carnival, Food and The Best Philly Cheesesteak and professionalism in Journalism.

Join Reggie Ponder, the Real Critic, and Kathia Woods in another edition of the Real Critics Network podcast as they unwind post-awards season. They share personal stories about family and pet dynamics, and dive deep into the significance of the African American Film Critics Association (AFCA) Awards in recognizing Black voices in the film industry. The discussion shifts to media inequalities, highlighting the struggles of Black media outlets in gaining access to mainstream and Black-focused award shows. Reggie and Kathia also review the documentary "Daughters" and TV shows, with Kathia giving a sneak peek into NBC’s new show 'Gross Point Garden Society'. They conclude with a fiery critique of the film 'Anora' and its perplexing acclaim. Tune in for an engaging mix of industry insights and lively banter.

In this episode Reggie has to eat crow as Kathia celebrates her Philadelphia Eagles' win in the SuperBowl. On the movie front, both talk about the importance and shortcomings of Captain America: Brave New World. Additionally, while they both loved the documentary Sly Lives, Kathia wasn't totally satisfied.