Reel Fanatics

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.

Michael moderates while Jared and Joe review two Oscar contenders, Green Book and The Favourite. The guys share listener feedback for You Were Never Really Here, Halloween, and FilmStruck. Michael digs into Frederick Wiseman’s filmography. Joe offers lowbrow and highbrow recommendations. Jared champions a TV miniseries.

A new Orson Welles film? Released through Netflix? What a world! Jared, Michael, and Joe review The Other Side of the Wind. They also have a follow-up discussion to their recent FilmStruck episode.

Of course the RF guys have to review the new Coen brothers film! But before that, Jared criticizes a recent Clint Eastwood film, Joe praises Lee Chang-dong, and Michael finally watches RoboCop, which sparks a discussion of Paul Verhoeven movies.

Before Criterion announced its upcoming standalone service, Michael, Jared, and Joe bemoaned the imminent demise of FilmStruck and what it would mean for the cinephile community. Jared recommends his favorite documentary of the year. Michael details the diegetic immersion of Red Dead Redemption 2. Joe champions two overlooked fall films.

Inadvertently, a belated Halloween holiday episode. Joe and Jared review the latest entry in the Halloween franchise, then Michael joins in to dissect the Suspiria remake’s themes and crazy climax.

In celebration of Michael’s recent wedding, the RF hosts share their five favorite wedding films. Michael makes an observation about 1990s romantic comedies while also designating Baby’s Day Out a cult classic. Joe worries about rewatching his childhood favorites. Jared and Michael both surprise with their #1 selections.

The fall prestige picture season is underway! Jared and Joe critique First Man, then Michael joins them to review Bradley Cooper’s remake of A Star Is Born. Joe and Jared briefly discuss acclaimed Netflix series The Haunting of Hill House.