Reel Fanatics

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

Reel Fanatics episodes

July 21, 2022 #380 : BEAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD DO THE UNIVERSE
Beavis & Butt-Head return to the cinema, so the guys discuss the movie, the MTV series, and the comic inspirations for Mike Judge's creation. Michael and Joe bemoan the summer movie season. Jared recommends an early Verhoeven picture.
1 hr 16 min
July 02, 2022 #379 : CRIMES of Cronenberg
The body horror master makes his comeback with Crimes of the Future, and Jared and Joe disagree slightly on its merits. Michael joins in to evaluate the 2022 movie year so far. The guys finish the episode by sharing their top five Cronenberg films.
1 hr 25 min
June 18, 2022 #378 : TOP GUN: MAVERICK
The guys excitedly discuss the revival of Tom Cruise's iconic '80s blockbuster with Top Gun: Maverick. Michael falls in love with Breaking Bad all over again. Jared and Joe talk Under the Banner of Heaven and Atlanta. Michael, Jared, and Joe all reminisce about Madison's defunct arthouse cinemas.
1 hr 14 min
June 11, 2022 #377 : The State of Film & TV
The guys discuss the changing landscapes of film and television, how they are converging, what still sets them apart, the emerging forms of media, the burden of constant consumption, and personal preferences.
1 hr 9 min
May 28, 2022 #376 : THE NORTHMAN
Idiosyncratic auteur Robert Eggers ventures to the land of the Vikings for his action epic, and the guys explore that world. Joe revisits The Nice Guys. Jared seconds Joe's recent rec of Severance. Michael catches up with Better Call Saul.
1 hr 21 min
May 01, 2022 #375 : EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
The maximalist indie Everything Everywhere All at Once sparks debate about its meaning for Michael and Joe, but all three hosts agree on the latest Pixar film, Turning Red. Jared recommends two action spectacles. Joe and Michael champion recent TV series.
1 hr 23 min
April 19, 2022 #374 : THE BATMAN
The Batman franchise gets another reboot, and Jared and Joe disagree on the results. Before that discussion, the guys reflect on the 94th Oscars, and Michael considers the future of awards and filmmaking.
1 hr 23 min
April 01, 2022 #373 : 2007 Film Draft
2007 is considered a great year for cinema. We put that notion to the test by selecting it for our next film draft! Michael picks a two-for-one double feature. Jared desperately searches for a respectable option in a tough category. Joe tries to acquire Michael's top movie. But who winds up with the best roster of films? Listeners decide! Vote for the draft winner through our Twitter post or comment on our site!
1 hr 49 min
March 12, 2022 #372 : Best Films of 2021
The guys reflect on the year in cinema and share their top tens. Joe shocks with the inclusion of a certain superhero film. Michael drops a surprise on the guys at #2. Jared gets annoyed with Joe and Michael bending his film list-making rules.
2 hr 16 min
February 16, 2022 #371 : THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD
Is The Worst Person in the World the best depiction of the millennial experience? Jared leads the discussion of Joachim Trier's latest picture in this episode. Michael recommends two other acclaimed international films. Joe reopens a debate on Licorice Pizza.
1 hr 21 min