Reel Chronicles

Spooky Season moves on with one of the most controversial entries in the Halloween franchise, Halloween VI: The Curse of Michael Myers. Jack and Dave are joined by special guests Rory and Brent to dive deep into quite the entity. The one with the cult, the runes, and Paul Stephen Rudd. This is the final ride for the great Donald Pleasence, a messy studio story stitched into two very different cuts. We’re diving into why this movie refuses to die: how a chaotic post-production birthed a theatrical cut fans debated for years and a Producer’s Cut that turned into late-night […]

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Spooky Season moves on with The Exorcist III! Jack and Dave are joined by special guests Rory and JC to dive deep into William Peter Blatty’s haunting sequel that defied expectations. From the film’s troubled production and behind-the-scenes battles to its unforgettable performances by George C. Scott and Brad Dourif, we unpack why this cult classic continues to terrify and fascinate horror fans decades later. Expect spirited debates, personal stories of first encounters with the film, and a breakdown of its most iconic moments iconic hospital hallway scare. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the franchise or discovering this chapter […]

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This week on Reel Chronicles, Dave, Hunter, and Jack and special guest Rory check into the infamous Overlook Hotel to mark the 45th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining. Together, we dive deep into the legacy of one of the most haunting and influential horror films of all time. From Jack Nicholson’s unhinged performance and Shelley Duvall’s unforgettable turn to the film’s chilling atmosphere, unforgettable imagery, and decades of fan theories, we’re exploring what has made The Shining endure as a cinematic masterpiece. Love what you hear? Let your  friends know and leave us a review! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Reel […]

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Few films have shaken audiences and influenced cinema the way Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho did in 1960. Sixty-five years later, it remains one of the gold standards for horror, suspense, and groundbreaking storytelling. On this episode, Hunter, Jack, and Dave come together to dive deep into the enduring legacy of Psycho. From Hitchcock’s daring direction to Bernard Herrmann’s haunting score and, of course, the unforgettable shower scene that changed the genre forever, the trio unpacks why Psycho is still studied, analyzed, and celebrated today as one of cinemas greatest gifts. Love what you hear? Let your  friends know and leave us […]

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Sink your teeth into a very special episode of Reel Chronicles as we mark the 40th anniversary of Fright Night! This week, Jack and Hunter are off, but the pod is in good hands as two vampire experts, JC and Rory, join Dave to break down what makes Tom Holland’s cult classic endure four decades later. From its unforgettable performances to its blend of horror and humor, the team revisits everything that has cemented Fright Night as a genre-defining film. And that’s not all! This episode features a fantastic story you won’t want to miss: Rory shares how he bonded […]

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This Labor Day, as JAWS returns to IMAX and beaches everywhere fill up, we decided it was the perfect time to hand out some punishment. Jack and Hunter lost our Fantasy Summer Box Office Draft, and their sentence? Sitting through the notorious JAWS: THE REVENGE.  From Michael Caine’s infamous paycheck to Ellen Brody’s telepathic shark vendetta, we dive into the mess, the madness, and the legacy of one of the most infamous and quite possibly worst sequels of all time. Love what you hear? Let your  friends know and leave us a review! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Reel Chronicles is on […]

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Forty years ago, Rocky Balboa ended the Cold War with a left hook and a heartfelt speech about change. In this special anniversary episode, Dave, Hunter and special guests, JC and Blu-Ray Dan go the distance on Rocky IV—both the original theatrical cut and Stallone’s 2021 director’s cut (Rocky vs. Drago). We wax poetic about every sweat-soaked musical montage—from the guilt-fueled Lamborghini drive to the Siberian soul search that gave us Peak Beard Rocky. We debate the necessity of a robot butler in a boxing movie (spoiler: we’re not fans), and dive into the iconic training sequences that turned snow […]

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Grab your VHS tapes and power up the DeLorean because it’s draft time! In this special episode, we’re heading back to 1985, as Dave, Jack, Hunter and special guest Darren go toe to toe in a fantasy draft to build the ultimate 1985 movie lineup. Expect heated debates, deep cuts, and plenty of nostalgia as we battle for box office supremacy and cinematic bragging rights. Which films go in the first round? Who steals the sleeper hit? And what film left on board was the most surprising? Whether you’re Team Spielberg, Team Hughes, or Team “what even is that movie?”, […]

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Great Scott! Can you believe it’s been 40 years since Back to the Future first hit 88 miles per hour and changed the cinematic timeline forever? Welcome to a special anniversary episode of Reel Chronicles, where we’re revving up the DeLorean and heading back to 1985—the year that gave us flux capacitors, lightning strikes, and the coolest time-traveling duo in film history. On this week’s episode, Dave, Hunter and Jack are joined by special guests, Luk and Rory as we celebrate the legacy of Robert Zemeckis’ sci-fi classic, unpacking its iconic performances, unforgettable score, and why Back to the Future […]

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Look up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! …No—it’s The Donner Cut of Superman II! On this week’s episode, Jack, Hunter and I are soaring into the alternate dimension of one of the most fascinating ‘what-ifs’ in superhero cinema, The Donner Cut. Richard Donner’s original vision for Superman II was famously sidelined… until 2006, when fans finally got to see what could’ve been. We’re breaking down the major differences, the behind-the-scenes chaos, and whether this cut truly delivers truth, justice, and the Donner way. Up, up, and away—we’re diving into Superman II: The Donner Cut! Love what […]

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