The year’s biggest film is the topic of this episode. Michael responds to listener feedback. Joe assesses the oeuvre of Tom Hooper. Jared identifies the most embarrassing moment in the MCU.

In this listener-suggested discussion episode, Michael, Jared, and Joe assess the film criticism landscape in 2019. Joe and Jared recommend one of their favorite movies of the year. Michael highlights the advent of The Criterion Channel.

With their own documentary feature currently in production, Michael, Joe, and Jared share their ten favorite documentaries.

The acclaimed HBO documentary Leaving Neverland is the topic of this heavy episode. Joe and Jared disagree over the treatment of a character in Dragged Across Concrete. Michael reflects on five seasons of Broad City. Jared compares a new film to BioShock: Infinite.

The return of Reel Fanatics! Apologies for the surprise, month-long break. Michael, Joe, and Jared were filming their documentary in the interim, but they’re back to discuss Jordan Peele’s Us. Jared recommends an obscure noir. Joe laughs at children in movie peril.

The guys name their most anticipated films of 2019 and review their 2018 picks. Joe and Jared determine Steven Spielberg’s worst film. Michael finally watches Widows. All three discuss the challenges in making a Fred Rogers biopic.

Joe, Jared, and Michael discuss the nominations for the 91st Academy Awards and offer their predictions and favorites. Jared and Joe disagree on Bohemian Rhapsody. Michael outlines the challenges in creating a Best Stunts category. Joe introduces “the Hannibal Lecter rule” to determine acting category eligibility. Jared declares the nominees for a certain category the worst he has ever seen.

In this super-sized episode, Jared, Joe, and Michael reflect on the past year in cinema and unveil their 2018 Top 10s. Jared and Joe bemoan the Golden Globes. Michael compares a film on someone’s list to De Palma’s The Bonfire of the Vanities. Jared fires a shot at Christopher Nolan’s Batman films. The guys get into a debate about nominating performances by nonprofessionals.

Michael, Jared, and Joe review the animated Spider-Man film. Joe discusses the pleasures of Red Dead Redemption 2. Jared and Michael both recommend work from controversial figures.

The widely acclaimed Roma is the topic of this episode. Michael, Jared, and Joe review Alfonso Cuarón’s film and discuss the recent backlash. Joe is enthusiastic about a novel. Michael and Jared both recommend Netflix originals.