Episodes

The night HE came home… isn’t over yet. Happy Halloween! For this year’s Halloween episode, Dave, Hunter, and special guests Rory and Greg return to Haddonfield to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Halloween II! The guys break down the troubled road to getting Halloween II made, John Carpenter and Debra Hill’s reluctance to return, Rick Rosenthal taking over the director’s chair, Carpenter’s increased involvement in post-production, the controversial Laurie Strode/Michael Myers sibling twist a...

What happens when you get a bunch of ’80s horror lovers on the pod to draft some horror gems of the decade? They try to get so obscure that they forget one of the best ’80s horror films of all time. How’s that for a tease? On this week’s episode of *Reel Chronicles*, Dave and Jack are joined by special guests Rory, Matt, Greg, and JC for The ’80s Horror Fantasy Movie Draft! From slashers and creature features to horror comedies, Stephen King adaptations, and everything in between, the guys put...

Jason lives! Dave, Jack, and Hunter are joined by special guests Rory and Greg to celebrate 40 years of one of the franchise’s most beloved entries, Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives! The crew heads back to Camp Crystal Lake … sorry, Camp Forest Green to break down everything that makes Tom McLoughlin’s sequel such a fan favorite. From Jason’s Frankenstein-inspired resurrection and C.J. Graham behind the mask to the movie finally embracing the franchise’s sense of humor, we look at how Jason...

Spooky season rolls on as we head deep into the woods to celebrate 45 years of Sam Raimi’s horror classic, The Evil Dead! Dave and Jack are joined by the returning Hunter and special guest Rory to revisit the movie that introduced us to Ash Williams, the Necronomicon, Deadites, and one seriously unforgettable cabin in the woods. The crew dives into the film’s wild production, Sam Raimi’s inventive direction, Bruce Campbell’s legendary performance, the practical effects, its lasting influence o...

THRILL ME! Spooky season continues on Reel Chronicles as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Fred Dekker’s cult horror classic, Night of the Creeps! This week, Jack and Dave are joined the dynamic Frequels duo, Rory and EJ, as they head back to 1986 to revisit one of the decade’s wildest horror mashups. Alien parasites, zombies, college comedy, B-movie madness, and plenty of Tom Atkins love! Night of the Creeps truly has a little bit of everything. The crew breaks down the film’s lasting cult...

Spooky Season continues on Reel Chronicles as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Brian De Palma’s horror classic, Carrie! This week, Dave, Jack, and special guests Rory and JC head back to Bates High to revisit Stephen King’s unforgettable story of teenage cruelty, religious fanaticism, telekinetic powers, and one seriously disastrous prom night. The crew dives into Sissy Spacek’s iconic performance, Piper Laurie’s terrifying Margaret White, De Palma’s direction, the film’s most memorable mo...

Spooky Season continues on Reel Chronicles! This week, Dave, Jack, Hunter, and special guest JC celebrate the 40th anniversary of David Cronenberg’s body horror classic, The Fly! The guys break down everything that makes this one of the genre’s all-time greats, from Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis to the incredible practical effects, Howard Shore’s score, and, of course, all the gross AND surprisingly ungross aspects of Seth Brundle’s transformation. Be afraid. Be very afraid. Love what you he...

If Disney can start Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Universal can kick off Halloween Horror Nights in August, then we can start my favorite time of the year early too! And first up, we’re celebrating the 35th anniversary of one of the greatest Best Picture winners of all time, The Silence of the Lambs. Dave, Hunter, and Jack are joined by special guests Rory and JC to talk about their love for Jonathan Demme’s masterpiece, what still makes it so special 35 years later, and, of course,...

This week on Reel Chronicles, we’re stepping into the ring to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rocky, one of the most iconic, inspirational, and enduring films in cinematic history. With Jack and Hunter stepping outside the ring this week, Dave is joined by Rory and Rocky superfan Matt to revisit the 1976 Best Picture winner. The guys break down Sylvester Stallone’s legendary underdog story, its unforgettable performances, iconic moments, lasting legacy, and why, 50 years later, Rocky still go...

Happy Birthday to the GOAT, Alfred Hitchcock! On this week’s episode, Dave, Hunter, and Jack are back to celebrate the 75th anniversary of one of Alfred Hitchcock’s greatest thrillers, Strangers on a Train! The guys hop aboard to revisit Hitchcock’s twisted tale of chance encounters, criss-cross murders, and obsession. They break down Robert Walker’s unforgettable performance as Bruno Antony, Farley Granger’s Guy Haines and Hitchcock’s masterful use of doubles, shadows, and suspense. Plus, they ...

Big Jim July continues! One week after covering what many consider the greatest action film of all time, Dave, Jack, and special guest JC are back to tackle another undisputed classic: Aliens. From James Cameron’s bold tonal shift from Alien to its electrifying ensemble cast, pulse-pounding action, terrifying Xenomorphs, and Sigourney Weaver’s Oscar-nominated performance, the guys break down what makes this sci-fi masterpiece one of the greatest sequels ever made. Love what you hear? Let your fr...

Surprise! A second episode of Reel Chronicles this week as the awards season is set to kick off! This week’s second episode, Dave, Jack, and Hunter are diving back into our annual Fantasy Movie Draft: Awards Season Edition, where we each assemble a slate of contenders we believe have the best shot at dominating this year’s awards race. From potential Best Picture heavyweights to surprise breakout performances and under-the-radar challengers, every pick could make or break our hopes of covering a...

We’ll Be Back has never run truer as Dave, Hunter, Jack, and special guest JC return to talk T2. For 35 years, Terminator 2: Judgment Day hasn’t just been one of the greatest action movies ever made; it has remained the gold standard that every blockbuster has been chasing ever since. This week on Reel Chronicles, we’re celebrating James Cameron’s groundbreaking sci-fi masterpiece by revisiting everything that makes T2 a true cinematic landmark. From Arnold Schwarzenegger’s iconic T-800 and Lind...

Summer is in full effect, and there’s no better film to celebrate during the hottest months of the year than one of the greatest Westerns of all time, Sergio Leone’s The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Dave and Jack are joined by special guests Tyler and JC to break down what makes this epic so special and why its impact continues to be felt six decades later. From Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, and Eli Wallach’s iconic trio of characters to Ennio Morricone’s unfor...

Happy 250th Birthday, America! As we celebrate Independence Day, this week’s podcast also celebrates the 30th anniversary of one of the biggest blockbusters of the ’90s, Independence Day. Joining Jack and Dave is Rory as the guys look back on what it was like to experience Roland Emmerich’s sci-fi epic in theaters in 1996, discuss its lasting impact on the disaster film genre, and rank the greatest movie presidents of all time. It’s a nostalgic celebration you won’t want to miss! Love what you...

After a few weeks off, the boys are back with one of their biggest episodes yet! On this week's podcast, Dave, Jack, and Hunter are joined by Rory as they tackle the filmography of one of the greatest directors of all time: Steven Spielberg. With Disclosure Day's release, there's no better time to rank each of his films on the tier list. Along the way, debates rage over films like Munich, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and the often-hated Hook. Before diving into Spielberg's legendary c...

30 years ago, the monstars invaded the NBA, and only the greatest basketball player that ever lived and a bunch of looney tunes could stop them! On this week’s episode, Dave is joined by Rory to talk Space Jam. As the NBA Finals kick into high gear, the guys discuss why the film still holds space in our pop culture conversation and where it stands among the biggest cinematic nostalgia plays for sports fans and movie fans alike. This is one not to miss! Love what you hear? Let your friends know ...

With the release of The Mandalorian & Grogu, the guys take a trip to a galaxy far, far away for another Fantasy Movie Draft! Joining Dave, Hunter, and Jack is Rory as they tackle the biggest draft ever attempted on the podcast. Featuring more than 10 categories and spanning every era of Star Wars, the crew drafts their way through the entire saga while diving into passionate debates, including a spirited showdown over The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just...

40 years ago, Ferris had his day off and this week, Dave, Jack and Hunter are taking a day to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. The guys break down their favorite moments in the film along with Ferris as a character and if it’s feasibly possible to complete everything Ferris, Cameron and Sloan did. Love what you hear? Let your friends know and leave us a review! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Reel Chronicles is on • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • Android • Stitcher R...

Jack and Hunter are on vacation, so this week Dave takes special guest Rory on an adventure in search of the Lost Ark. As Steven Spielberg’s summer blockbuster classic Raiders of the Lost Ark turns 45, the guys break down what makes the film so timeless. From its iconic opening sequence to John Williams’ impeccable score, they discuss it all — even the long-debated idea that the events of the film would’ve still happened if “old Indiana Smith” (as Rory calls him) wasn’t in it! Tune in for all t...

Gird your loins. This week on Reel Chronicles, Dave and Hunter are joined by special guest Darren to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Devil Wears Prada. Along with a breakdown of the film, the guys introduce a brand-new Reel Chronicles category: The Golden Age Recast, where the hosts imagine actors from the golden age stepping into the iconic roles in the film. Who could possibly follow in the footsteps of Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt? Tune in for anniversary reflections, ...

Surprise! A double dose of drafts is on deck! After completing the Summer Blockbuster Movie Fantasy Movie Draft, the guys get ready for the upcoming NFL Draft by drafting their favorite Sports Movies! Joining Jack and Dave are guest hosts, JC and the Freakquels dynamic duo, Rory and EJ. What movies get sniped and what wild card choices get snagged? Tune in! Love what you hear? Let your friends know and leave us a review! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Reel Chronicles is on • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Goog...

With the cold weather in the rear view mirror, the warm days are on the horizon. What does that mean? The summer blockbuster season is on the way! With that being said, Dave, Jack, and Hunter draft what they think will be the highest-grossing films of the summer. But first, the guys discuss the upcoming OSCAR dates and the unveiling of the Cannes Film Festival line-up. Love what you hear? Let your friends know and leave us a review! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Reel Chronicles is on • Apple Podcasts • Sp...

If you thought we were done looking back at awards season, think again. On this week’s episode, Dave, Jack, and special guests Rory and JC revisit an awards season from yesteryear, celebrating the 65th anniversary of one of the greatest Best Picture winners of all time, West Side Story. The guys dive into its legacy and where it ranks among the greatest Best Picture winners and movie musicals of all time. From what’s aged the best and worst to its iconic musical numbers, and of course, its unex...