Michael, Jared, and Joe reflect on 2019 cinema and unveil their annual Top 10 lists. There is disagreement on 1917. Jared identifies the film he expects to regret leaving off his top ten. Michael picks a documentary he watched just hours before recording. Joe declares a certain character the best stoner since Jeff Lebowski.

It’s that time of year again! Michael and Joe disagree wildly on the Best Original Score nominees. Joe campaigns against Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit. Jared bemoans the snubs of Uncut Gems and The Farewell. The guys praise Lee Jung-eun’s performance in Parasite.

The guys review Sam Mendes’s WWI film, 1917. Joe and Jared recommend some overlooked 2019 films. Michael reflects on the Golden Globe Awards.

The Star Wars Skywalker saga comes to a close, and the Reel Fanatics hosts are here for it! Michael, Joe, and Jared share their New Year’s resolutions. Michael revisits the films of Sam Mendes. Jared and Joe recommend two recent releases and then disagree on The Mandalorian.

Michael, Joe, and Jared are joined by guest Josh Panos to discuss Noah Baumbach’s filmography and his new film, Marriage Story. The guys respond to listener feedback.

Rian Johnson’s new whodunnit, Knives Out, is the topic of this episode. Michael raves about an animated series. Jared recommends an arthouse film. Joe takes a look at Danny McBride’s television work. Michael and Joe give Mr. Rogers a southern drawl.

Michael, Joe, and Jared discuss several overlooked films released earlier this year. Joe digs into the work of a Polish master. Jared approves of a new HBO series. Michael revisits some documentaries. The guys discuss the upcoming Best Supporting Actor Oscar race.

Martin Scorsese is back with another gangster epic, and the RF fellas are here for it! Jared ranks Scorsese’s movies. Michael reflects on Casino. Joe goes to bat for Gangs of New York. The guys determine which filmmakers would receive their spare kidneys.

The guys argue over Robert Eggers’ The Lighthouse in this episode. Michael details his preferred method of exploring a filmmaker’s oeuvre. Joe and Jared recommend their new favorite works of stage and literature, respectively.

Parasite, Bong Joon-ho’s Palme d’Or winner, is the subject of this episode. Jared and Joe offer some Halloween recommendations and share their enthusiasm for a television series. Michael reflects on his foray into the work of Jean-Pierre Melville.