Reel Fanatics

By Michael Neelsen, Jared Gores, Joe PudasTV & Film Film Reviews

Reel Fanatics episodes

September 26 #478 : Summer Catch-Up
The guys discuss a variety of topics in this eclectic episode: smaller summer movies, old classics, the upcoming fall slate, and exciting physical media releases. Michael backs Marvel, Jared champions his favorite recent discovery, and Joe picks a fight.
1 hr 3 min
September 11 #477 : SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY
Has Marvel returned to fun form with Spider-Man: Brand New Day? Jared, Michael, and Joe discuss the year's biggest film. Also, Michael recommends a new 4K release, Joe revisits a '70s pulp classic, and Jared champions a recent indie sex comedy.
56 min
August 05 #476 : THE ODYSSEY
The movie event of the year, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, has finally arrived on our shores. Michael, Jared, and Joe discuss the film and how it fits into the Nolan oeuvre.
1 hr 8 min
July 22 #475 : 2026 Half-Year Horror Report
Jared and Joe are joined by returning guest Colin to appraise the horror cinema offerings from the first half of 2026. The guys discuss Obsession, Backrooms, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, and over twenty other movies!
1 hr 33 min
July 08 #474 : DISCLOSURE DAY
The Reel Fanatics are back after an unplanned hiatus! The topic of the day: Steven Spielberg's return to sci-fi spectacle. Michael, Jared, and Joe also reveal what they've been doing for the past two months.
1 hr 9 min
April 22 #473 : THE DRAMA
Kristoffer Borgli's provocative The Drama causes drama on the podcast! But before the argument erupts, Jared recommends a forgotten classic, Michael revisits a sci-fi blockbuster, and Joe changes his mind on an acclaimed 2025 film.
1 hr 14 min
April 04 #472 : PROJECT HAIL MARY
The guys go on a space adventure with big-budget crowdpleaser Project Hail Mary. Jared recommends an old Italian thriller, Michael revisits a childhood favorite, and Joe champions Michael Mann.
59 min
March 19 #471 : 2001 Film Draft
A quarter of a century has passed since 2001, so Michael, Jared, and Joe reflect on that time with a fantasy draft of movies from that year.
1 hr 26 min
March 05 #470 : 98th Oscars Predictions
Michael, Jared, and Joe discuss the 98th Academy Awards nominees and predict who will win. Note: This conversation was recorded prior to the 79th BAFTAs and 32nd Actor Awards, which would have altered the talking points and Oscars forecast.
1 hr 7 min
February 08 #469 : Top 10 Films of 2025, Part 2
Jared, Michael, and Joe reveal their top five films of 2025, share some honorable mentions, and briefly discuss the upcoming Oscars.
1 hr 13 min