Eighty-five years after its release, Citizen Kane still isn’t just a movie, it’s a benchmark and the most important film of all time. In this anniversary special, Dave is joined by Hunter, Jack, and special guest Rory for a deep dive into the film that permanently changed how cinema thinks. Does Kane still hit the same way in 2026? Or has its reputation grown larger than the film itself? The crew breaks down: • Why Kane remains a fixture atop “Greatest Films of All Time” lists• The legacy of “Rosebud” and whether it’s overrated or genius• The screenplay collaboration between […]

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The final draft of DRAFT MONTH is here! On this week’s episode, Dave, Jack, Hunter and special guest J.C and Rory tackle one of the most stacked years of the 90’s, 1991.  A year that has Dave, Jack, and Hunter longing for the top spot to grab, not T2, but the magnum opus in the career of Oliver Stone. Will the fellas blind draft? Who will be sniped? Listen to find out! But first, the guys look the latest trailers that released this week. 🎧 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBEReel Chronicles is available on:Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • Android […]

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Draft Season continues as Dave, Jack, Hunter and special guest J.C tackle 1996. A year with an array of gems and one horror film that rejuvenated the genre. Not only that, but Jack does his best to draft Hunter’s iron clad Action pick. Will the fellas blind draft? Who will be sniped? Listen to find out! But first, the guys look the latest additions to the National Film Registry. 🎧 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBEReel Chronicles is available on:Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • Android • Stitcher Radio • TuneIn • Podchaser • Laughable • and many other podcast directories […]

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Two weeks after the shit show that was the 1976 Fantasy Movie Draft, Dave, Hunter, Jack and special guests: the Freakquels podcast duo: Rory and EJ are back to draft the film year 1986. Will the fellas blind draft? Who will be sniped? Listen to find out! But first, the guys look back at the 98th Academy Award nominations. 🎧 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBEReel Chronicles is available on:Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • Android • Stitcher Radio • TuneIn • Podchaser • Laughable • and many other podcast directories 🛍️ SHOPGrab official swag on TeePublic ❤️ SUPPORTBecome a patron […]

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With Oscar nomination morning right around the corner, awards season is officially entering its most nerve-wracking phase. On this episode of Reel Chronicles, hosts Dave, Jack, and Hunter are joined by special guest Joss to break down their final predictions for the 98th Academy Awards nominations. From Best Picture heavyweights to volatile acting races and tech-category curveballs, the panel runs through every major category with sharp analysis, industry context, and last-second gut calls. Which films are safely locked? Which contenders are clinging to the bubble? And which performances could either surge at the last minute or shockingly miss out altogether? […]

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2026 is here and so is the return of the Fantasy Movie Draft. On this week’s episode, Dave, Hunter, Jack and special guests Rory and Joss break down the flood of awards season news, including their predictions for this Sunday’s Golden Globes. Then, the crew dives into a draft of the films of 1976 and it quickly becomes clear that while the ’70s were an all time great decade, few years were as top heavy as 1976. Tune in to find out why. 🎧 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBEReel Chronicles is available on:Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • Android • […]

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The final episode of 2025 is here! Joining Dave and Hunter are special guests Darren and Rory as the guys wrap up the year by breaking down the best and worst movies of 2025, diving into the most anticipated films of 2026, and ranking their Top 10 Movies of the 21st Century (so far). From surprises and disappointments to future hype and all-time favorites, Episode 338 delivers a full-scale conversation packed with takes, debates, and passion, that ultimately led to Dave updating his most anticipated of 2026 once the red light turned off. 🎧 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBEReel Chronicles is available […]

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35 years ago, Kevin McCallister was left home alone… and 35 years later, so are some very controversial opinions. Dave, Jack, and Hunter are joined by special guest Rory to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Home Alone, the holiday classic that defined a generation, launched one of the most iconic kid performances ever, and turned household booby traps into cinematic legend. But this isn’t your standard nostalgia trip. Along the way, the crew revisits the film’s legacy, John Williams’ unforgettable score, its place in holiday-movie canon, and how Home Alone has aged 35 years later. Then comes the shocker: one […]

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This week, Dave, Jack and Hunter cozy up by the mic to dive into the TV specials that shaped an entire generation of Christmas memories. From the whimsical stop-motion magic of Rankin/Bass to the timeless warmth of A Charlie Brown Christmas, the guys revisit the stories, songs, and characters that defined December for millions. Expect spirited debates and nostalgia over the best Rankin/Bass deep cuts, nostalgic love for Charlie’s jazzy score and moments. Whether you grew up with Rudolph, Frosty, Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town, or the Peanuts gang, this episode is a festive trip down holiday lane you […]

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Just when you thought you were out… we pull you back in! Join Dave, Hunter, and Jack and special guests Rory and an  run-in from JC, as we celebrate 35 years of The Godfather Part III, the operatic conclusion to cinema’s most iconic crime saga. In this anniversary episode, we revisit the film’s legacy, its wild creative swings, and the ways it continues to spark debate decades later. From Al Pacino’s evolution as Michael Corleone to Sofia Coppola’s portrayal of Mary, we explore why this film remains a fascinating and essential chapter of the Corleone story. But this is, after […]

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