Reel Chronicles

This week, Dave, Leo, and Ryan draft films from 2017. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 23:23: News Thomas Cavanaugh and Carlos Valdes to Leave The Flash Stranger Things 4 Teaser Warner Bros. Wants a Black Director and Black Kal-El for Upcoming Film MCU Phase 4 Sizzle Reel What We Watched Cast Batman (1966) as The Muppets 23:24 – 44:48 2017 Fantasy Movie Draft Listen to Past Episodes: 176: Best & Worst Star Wars Characters 175: Fantasy Movie Draft: 2018 174: 20 Years of Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back 173: 93rd Oscars Predictions 172: Hook Turns 30 YOUR HOSTS: David – @gonzo_mania Ryan – @podmert Leo […]

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May the Fourth be with You! We’re celebrating Star Wars Day with a very special episode where we rank the best and worst Star Wars characters. Listen and find out who made the top of Dave, Leo, and Ryan’s lists. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 37:27: News Flintstones Sequel Series Bedrock in the Works Finn Wittrock Cast as Guy Gardner in Green Lantern Series Vincent Kartheiser to play Scarecrow in Season 3 of Titans Another Round English Language Remake with Leonardo DiCaprio Oscars 2021 Recap Oscars 2022 Year in Advance Predictions What We Watched 37:28 – 1:35:58 Best and Worst Star Wars Characters Listen to […]

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SURPRISE! The draft is back! This month, we have a special bonus episode for you. Alex and Hunter, members of The League of Cinephiles, join Dave to draft films from 2018.  Listen and find out what films made their drafts, including what led to a hefty discussion about both the 1978 and 2018 Halloween films.  You’ll get a chance to VOTE on the best draft this Friday, 4/30, on our Reel Talk Instagram, too.  Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 58:31: 2018 Fantasy Movie Draft Listen to Past Episodes: 174: 20 Years of Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back 173: 93rd Oscars Predictions 172: […]

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Snoochie boochies! We celebrate the 20th anniversary of Kevin’s Smiths Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. The guys break down the ins and outs of the film and what makes it a staple of our viewing library. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 53:03: News Downton Abbey 2 Confirmed How I Met Your Father (HIMYM Reboot) in the Works Gloria Estefan Joins Andy Garcia in Latinx Father of the Bride The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It Trailer Sony and Disney Reach Deal to Show Films on Disney+ Michael Keaton to Return as Batman in The Flash Shang-Chi Trailer Captain America 4 Confirmed 53:04 […]

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This week, we end the longest Oscar season in history with a special final Oscars Predictions episode in honor of the 93rd Academy Awards. Dave is joined by Jorge (@awards_predix) and Tom (@the_tom_see) and they dive into all categories, including taking a few shots at each other while discussing Lead Actress choices. Listen and find out who they think will take home Oscar gold this Sunday, April 25th at 8 p.m. EST. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 04:37: News Laura Dern & Hugh Jackman to star in Florian Zeller’s The Son The Arclight Theaters Closing 04:38 – 1:10:25: 93rd Academy Awards […]

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This month’s Cinephile Roundtable kicks off what’s set to become a monthly tradition. Do you like movies? Do you like fantasy drafts? Well, welcome to Yesteryear: The Reel Talk Fantasy Movie Draft! We start this month with 2019 where Elliott and I pick a film from each of the following genres: 1) Blockbuster 2) Horror 3) Comedy/Musical 4) Action 5) Drama 6) Sequel 7) Flex – one film from any genre The two lists will be placed in an Instagram story poll and YOU can decide the best-drafted lineup starting Thursday, 4/15! What films will @gonzo_mania & @moviefiles draft? Tune […]

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Guess what else turns 30 this year? Steven Spielberg’s Hook.  Feel old yet? No.  Join us and celebrate this family classic. Originally penned as a sequel to J.M. Barrie’s 1911 novel, Peter and Wendy, Hook focuses on an adult Peter Pan, played by our late favorite funnyman Robin Williams, who has forgotten his childhood and Neverland. Enter Captain Hook, played by Dustin Hoffman, who kidnaps his children and forces him to return to save them. He not only reunites with the Lost Boys but once again faces off with his childhood nemesis.  Throw in music by maestro John Williams and stellar performances by all […]

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“Good evening, Clarice.”  This week, we celebrate 30 years of The Silence of the Lambs, Jodie Foster, and nefarious cannibal Hannibal Lecter played superbly by Anthony Hopkins. We break down this psychological thriller and why it deserved to win the top five Academy Awards in 1991.  Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 46:02: News WGA & PGA Winners Black Widow & Cruella to Premiere on Disney+ Helen Mirren Joins Shazam: Fury of the Gods Michael Keaton may not reprise role of Batman in The Flash Zack Snyder’s Justice League Second to Wonder Woman 1984 on HBO Max Streams Warner Media CEO Confirms No Further Entries in the Snyderverse Suicide Squad 2 […]

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This month’s Cinephile Roundtable brings with them a slew of director’s cuts. In the episode, Elliott, J.C., and Dave have a complete discussion on the most recent director’s cut, the highly anticipated Zack Snyder’s Justice League. The guys delve into the pros and cons of the film and the future of the DCEU, followed by a breakdown of their Top 10 Best Director’s Cuts. What makes their list? Tune in and find out! Timeline 0:00 – 52:33: News Is MoviePass Making a Comeback? Academy Award Nominations: Surprises, Snubs, and Expectations Zack Snyder’s Justice League Discussion 52:34- 1:11:21: Best Director’s Cuts […]

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This week, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Birdcage. Based on the 1978 film and 1973 play La Cage aux Folles, this comedic cult classic takes us to Miami’s South Beach, where we meet Armand and Albert, a gay couple who hide their identities when meeting their son’s conservative future in-laws. Besides the film’s profound moments, it was ahead of its time and packed with memorable scenes and instantly quotable one-liners. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 56:38: News Avatar Overtakes The Avengers as the Number 1 Grossing Film of All Time Justice League Accidently Leaks on HBO Max 10 Days Early Michael B. Jordan […]

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