🎬 Best Movie Summer Ever! | Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast

It's the ultimate showdown of summer blockbusters! Nathan Bartlebaugh and Matt Hosley return to join the fun as we each pick our favorite summer for movies and break down the films that made it unforgettable.  From explosive action flicks to indie gems, we dive into the seasons that defined our love for cinema. 

Which summer gets your vote for the Best Movie Summer Ever? Let us know!

Subscribe, share, and get ready for a nostalgia-packed episode full of popcorn-worthy picks and movie memories.

In This Episode, We Cover:

🎞️ Our favorite movie summers and why they stood out
 🍿 The films that defined each of our picks
 🔥 The big blockbusters, hidden gems, and cult classics that made those summers unforgettable
 📣 And of course — we want to hear from you! What’s your pick for the best movie summer?

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The Reel Talk Crew is proud to present Episode 116: Mission: Impossible- Best Set Pieces 

The Reel Talk crew is on a ticking clock for Episode 116, and the mission is clear: break down the most thrilling, jaw-dropping set pieces from the Mission: Impossible franchise. Will we complete the mission in under an hour? Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to tune in and find out. 

In This Episode, We Cover:

Our personal history with the Mission: Impossible series
A spoiler-free review of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
The franchise’s most iconic and adrenaline-pumping set pieces
What makes a great action sequence and why this series does it best 

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The Reel Talk Crew is proud to present Episode 115: May the Fourth Be With You

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... we decided to settle the ultimate debate.

In this special May the Fourth episode of Reel Talk, we're ranking every Star Wars movie—from the prequels and the original trilogy to the sequels and spin-offs. Which film soars like the Millennium Falcon, and which ones should be banished to the Sarlacc pit? 

Whether you're a Jedi Master or just a Padawan in the galaxy of Star Wars, you won’t want to miss this ranking showdown.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Introduction
• Current state of the Star Wars universe
• Our ultimate ranking of the Star Wars films

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The Reel Talk Crew is proud to present Episode 114: Most 90's Movies Ever!

Lace up those pump-up Reeboks, dust off your Trapper Keeper, and crack open a can of Surge — we’re heading straight back to the 1990s! Join us for another nostalgia-packed episode of Reel Talk as we dive into the most iconic films of the decade in search of the definitive '90s movie. We’re not looking for the best films of the era — we’re after the ones that truly capture the spirit, attitude, and essence of this pivotal decade in cinema. 

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Introduction
• Look back at the 1990's decade in film and culture
• Our Top Five Rankings of the Most 90's Movies Ever

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The Reel Talk Crew is proud to present Episode 113: Disney Renaissance Films Top Five Ranking

Join us for a nostalgic episode of Reel Talk as we journey back to the Disney Renaissance! In this exciting era of Disney magic (1989-1999), ten iconic animated films were released, revitalizing the studio and restoring it to its former glory. On this episode, we’ll take a trip down memory lane and rank our top five favorite films from this unforgettable period. Expect plenty of fun and laughs as we reminisce about these beloved animated classics!

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Introduction
• Overview of the Disney Renaissance
• Our Top Five Rankings of Disney Renaissance Films

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It was the year of Anora, The Brutalist, and Flow! The Reel Talk Crew is wrapping up the 2024 awards season with our Oscar's Reaction Show from the 2025 Academy Awards.

Our Oscar Crew is back as Nathan Bartlebaugh from Phantom Galaxy and Matt Hosley join to discuss  all the fun that was the 2025 Academy Awards.

 In This Episode We Cover:

• Introduction
• Highlights and lowlights from the show
• 2025 Oscars Reactions

Phantom Galaxy Links:

• Website:  https://phantomgalaxy.podbean.com/
• Twitter:  https://twitter.com/FantomGalaxy
• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/631939717964266

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It's Award Season Time: The Reel Talk Crew is giving our Oscars Predictions for the 2025 Academy Awards!

In this really fun episode, Matt Hosley from The Lost  Art of Podcast & Nathan Bartlebaugh from Phantom Galaxy are back to discuss our predictions for all the 2025 Academy Awards categories.

In This Episode We Cover:

• Introduction
• 2025 Oscars Predictions 
• What We Are Most Excited For In This Year's Show

The Lost Art of Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lost-art-of-podcast/id1351597634

Matt's Movie Review Youtube Channel - "For Fans of Reviews" - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjj_z5oXUHPC_xl0EhUpCsA

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• Website:  https://phantomgalaxy.podbean.com/
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The Reel Talk Crew is proud to present Episode 110 - Top Ten Films of 2024: Part I.  As we recap the year in film for 2024, each host counts down their favorite movies & gives a brief review of each.

SPOILER FREE REVIEWS of New Films

In This Episode We Cover:

• Introduction 
• Overall feeling of the year in film
• Countdown of the top films of 2024 (films 10-6)
• Outro

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Hello Reel Talk Listeners!


In this episode we're recapping the 2025 Golden Globes and taking stock of the Oscar race.

Our expert Oscar Panel returns, featuring Matt Hosley from The Lost Art of Podcast and Nathan Bartlebaugh from Phantom Galaxy, offering their sharp insights and critiques on the latest award-season buzz.

We’ll be ranking our top 10 Best Picture contenders, and things get even more entertaining as Tommy makes some bold predictions about Reel Talk's email inbox.

In this episode:

• Introduction
• Golden Globes Recap
• Best Picture Predictions

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The Reel Talk Crew is excited to present Episode 108: Credit card? You got it.- Home Alone 2: Lost in New York


 It's that time of year again for Reel Talk's Annual Christmas Episode! This holiday season, we’re heading to the Big Apple with none other than Kevin McCallister. Join us as we dive into Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Our resident Saw expert, Zach Simpson, makes a special appearance to help us break down the film's production, how it stands up over 30 years later, and why we think the Sticky Bandits outshine the Wet Bandits. Plus, we discuss the Bird Lady and ask—what’s her deal?! 


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