The New York Times named them the 100 best movies of the 21st century. But what about the ones they left off?

Reel 21: 100 Essential Films of the 21st Century is a new movie podcast from Nathan Chandler. From Parasite to The Dark Knight to La La Land, Nathan counts down from #100 to #1—watching every film on the NYT’s list and the ones audiences believe deserved a spot.

Each episode of Reel 21 quickly unpacks one essential film: what makes it unique, how it holds up and where it fits in the cinematic story of our century.

It’s the best of the century—curated by critics, completed by the crowd.