Episodes
Jan. 27, 2021
164: Top 10 Best and 5 Worst Film Athletes
Last week, the guys listed their best and worst sports films. It’s only fitting they dive deeper into the sports genre with their ten best and five worst sports films characters. Will The Great Hambino or the Italian Stallion make the list? Listen and find out. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 38:38: News Timothee Chalamet and Tom Hollands in Talks to Play Willy Wonka in Prequel Film Bridgerton Renewed for Season 2 More Film Release Date Changes, including A Quiet Place 2 Zack Snyder’s Justice Leag...
Jan. 20, 2021
163: Top 15 Best and 5 Worst Sports Films
On this week’s Reel Chronicles, the guys break down their Top 15 favorite sports films & 5 worst. The episode takes an unexpected turn as the gents show their unique and different perspective on sports films while diving into their best and worst moments as a sports fan! What makes their list, and what moments crushed them as fans? Tune in and find out. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 33:53: News Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem to play Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in Being the Ricardos Netflix Releas...
Jan. 13, 2021
162: Rocky Franchise
The guys step into the ring as they celebrate the 45th anniversary of Rocky, the 35th anniversary of Rocky IV, and the 15th anniversary of Rocky Balboa by diving into the entire Rocky Franchise. From their favorite moments to the breakdown of why Rocky IV should have won the MTV VMA for Video of the Year, this week’s episode has everything for fans of the franchise. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 23:26: News Arrow spin-off, Green Arrow and the Canaries not moving forward at the CW Michael Keaton a...
Jan. 6, 2021
Cinephile Roundtable: 5. Top 10 Best & Worst Films of 2020 and Most Anticipated Films of 2021
Happy New Year, Cinephiles! This month’s Cinephile Roundtable looks back at the movies of 2020. Join Elliott, JC, and Dave as they run through their best and worst films of 2020 and look into the future with their most anticipated films of 2021. Timeline 0:00 – 27:30: News Ralph Macchio says Cobra Kai is planned through Season 6 Warner Bros. DC Slate Mix of Streaming/Theatrical Release Wonder Woman 1984 – Lowest Rated DCEU movie on IMDB 27:31- 1:47:43: Top 10 Worst of 2020 Top 10 Best of...
Dec. 23, 2020
161: Top 10 Best & Worst Holiday Films
This week, we close out 2020 with our best and worst holiday films in a couples’ edition of Reel Chronicles. Dave, Jen, Ryan, and KC break down their most festive movies and the ones that don’t do the Christmas spirit justice. Happy Holidays and we’ll be back in 2021! Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 37:16: News Tom Cruise Lays The Verbal Smackdown on the set of MI7 Rachel Leigh Cook Joins He’s All That Sebastian Stan & Lily James Cast as Tommy Lee & Pamela Anderson for Hulu Promising Young Woman at...
Dec. 16, 2020
160: Home Alone 30th Anniversary
This week, we celebrate 30 years of Home Alone. Released in November 1990, the film’s slapstick comedy and holiday themes made it not only an instant classic but the highest-grossing domestic comedy of all time. Who didn’t want to be Kevin McCallister fending off the bumbling burglars, Harry and Marv? Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 1:09:05: News Spider-Man Casting News Disney’s Investors’ Presentation: What’s Coming from Disney & to Disney+ What We Watched This Week 1:09:06 – 1:47:06: Home Alon...
Dec. 9, 2020
Cinephile Roundtable: 4. David Fincher
On this week’s Cinephile Roundtable, Dave, JC, & Elliott dive into the work of one of the best directors of this generation, David Fincher. From Alien 3 to his latest film, Mank, the guys discuss his entire career and rank his films from worst to best. Don’t miss this episode. Timeline 0:00 – 28:30: News Warner Bros. Entire 2021 Slate to Release Day and Date on HBOMax and in Theaters Oscars Discussion on Big 5 Categories 28:31 – 1:43:48: David Fincher FOLLOW our Hosts: Dave – @gonzo_mania...
Dec. 2, 2020
159: Twin Peaks
This week, the guys head to the Black Lodge as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of Twin Peaks. From its production to its wild theories, the guys dive in, adding in their favorite moments and characters along the way. This episode is a MUST LISTEN for fans of the Red room and all its entities. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 7:42: News Joaquin Phoenix in talks to star in Ari Aster’s Beau is Afraid David Lynch working on new Netflix series, Wisteria 7:43 – 1:31:32: Twin Peaks Listen to Past Epi...
Nov. 25, 2020
158: Top 10 Best & Worst Moments in a Comic Book Film
On this week’s Reel Chronicles, the guys dive into their favorite and worst comic book movie moments. What made these moments stand out? What emotions did they bring up? What made their list? Listen and find out! Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 33:09: News Spike Lee’s Viagra Musical Scream 5 Shooting Wraps and Title Officially Scream Robert Englund Joins Stranger Things Justice League Snyder Cut Trailer Wonder Woman 1984 Opening Christmas Day and HBO Max Black Panther 2 Starts Filming in July Wh...
Nov. 18, 2020
157: Top 15 Best & 5 Worst Film Musicals
We tackle one of the most fun and entertaining genres of film – musicals. Ranking our 15 best and five worst, the guys and gal discuss what makes this genre so unique and why these films stand out the most to them. Listen and choose your favorites. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 40:29: News Johnny Depp will receive Full Salary for Fantastic Beasts 3 Mads Mikkelson in Talks to Take Over Grindelwald role The Umbrella Academy Renewed for Season 3 A Quiet Place spin-off on the way from Jeff Nichols ...
Nov. 10, 2020
156: The Rocky Horror Picture Show 45th Anniversary
This week’s episode does the Time Warp as the guys, and gal celebrate the 45th anniversary of the cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The crew shares personal stories from their attendance at the film’s midnight screenings along with favorite moments, characters, and performances from the film. What stories will they share? Listen and find out. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 26:07: News Paramount Pictures Earn More Selling Off Films Than Releasing Them in 2020 Pictures What We Watched Thi...
Nov. 4, 2020
Cinephile Roundtable: 3. Horror Genre & Top 10 Horror Films
On this month’s Cinephile Roundtable, Dave, Elliott, and JC break down the horror genre. From its inception in the early 1900s to its metamorphosis into one of the most popular genres in film, the guys chat about progression along with listing their top 10 horror films. What made their list? Listen and find out. Timeline 0:00 – 23:02: News Oscar Isaac Cast as Moon Knight RESPECT Biopic moved to Summer 2021 The Mandalorian Reactions Halloween Kills trailer 23:03 – 1:54:04: Horror Genre T...
Oct. 28, 2020
155: Halloween
Halloween wraps up our dive into the horror genre. As we look into its extensive legacy, we delve more into how Halloween re-defined the slasher sub-genre and inspired future classics such as Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, etc. It’s an iconic franchise of excellent to good to just ok movies that continues to live on with two new highly anticipated films coming out in 2021 and 2022 that we can’t wait to watch. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 7:40: News Jared Leto Joins Zack Snyde...
Oct. 21, 2020
154: Friday the 13th
This week, we celebrate the Friday the 13th franchise. Few horror films have cemented themselves into the mainstream quite like Friday the 13th. With 12 films, a television series, novels, comic books, video games, and merchandise, Jason and Crystal Lake became iconic horror symbols worldwide. Dive in with us as we explore why it’s had such a lasting legacy. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 25:29: News Dexter Returning for 10-episode Limited Series Disney to Shift Focus to Streaming Coming 2 Americ...
Oct. 14, 2020
153: A Nightmare on Elm Street
Join us this week as Dave, Leo, and Ryan serve as your dream guides and dive deep into the legacy of this classic horror franchise and the maniacal eternal boogeyman Freddy Krueger. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 11:44: News DC Movie Changes to 2021 Benedict Cumberbatch Joins Spider-Man 3 Soul movies to Disney+ Christmas Day Mank Trailer Released 11:45 – 1:37:04: A Nightmare on Elm Street Franchise Listen to Past Episodes: 152: Psycho 151: The Shining 150: Best & Worst Horror Movies of the 2...
Oct. 6, 2020
Cinephile Roundtable: 2. Oscars Re-Do
It’s time for the Oscars! Ever wish you could do the Oscars over and pick a year’s rightful and deserved winners? This week, Dave, JC, and Elliott break down the major award categories for each year (starting with the year they were born) and determine if the Academy got it right, where it did not, and who they would put in its place for the most worthy of the golden statue. Timeline 0:00 – 09:53: News Borat 2 Film Release & Trailer Cobra Kai Trailer Jamie Fox returning to Spider-verse The...
Sept. 30, 2020
152: Psycho
Join us this week as we discuss one of the most shocking films of all time, Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho. Celebrating its 60th anniversary, it changed the thriller genre forever. We deep dive into the film classic, its 3 sequels, the horrible reboot in 1998, and its TV revival with Bates Motel. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 29:09: News Emmy Awards Recap John Cena’s Peacemaker Spin-off on HBOMax Snyder’s Justice League Reshoot Tatiana Maslany cast as She-Hulk Disney shifts Black Widow and Eternals...
Sept. 22, 2020
151: The Shining
We continue our look at the horror genre with Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Considered one of the scariest horror films of all time, The Shining has been discussed, debated, and dissected among casual movie watchers and fans alike. It has garnered an intense cult following, which only continues to grow as the years go on. Listen as we dive deep into this Kubrick classic. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 23:31: News Mulan‘s Box Office on Disney+ The Godfath...
Sept. 15, 2020
150: Best & Worst Horror Movies of the 2000s
This week, we kick off our 2-month look at the horror genre. First up, the guys and girls break down their Top 15 Best and 5 Worst Films of the 2000s. What made their list? Listen and find out! Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 42:28: News Mulan outpacing Hamilton on Disney+ Kate Winslet regrets working with Woody Allen Doom Patrol Season 3 Renewal Neve Campbell Returns to Scream 5 The Walking Dead to end with Season 11 Borat 2 Coming Soon Wonder Woman‘s New Date The Academy’s Diversity Inclusio...
Sept. 9, 2020
Cinephile Roundtable: 1. Christopher Nolan
On the debut edition of Cinephile Roundtable, Ryan, JC (@mercwiththemovies), Elliott (@moviefiles), and Dave break down the news of the week and deep dive into the filmography of one of the best directors of this generation, Christopher Nolan. From his debut, Following, to his recent release, Tenet, the guys rank his films and analyze each film’s lasting impact and the industry as a whole. Timeline 0:00 – 13:58: News Cooper Hoffman joins the cast of Paul Thomas Anderson’s 70s drama Amy Adams...
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Sept. 1, 2020
149: Best Video Game Film Adaptations
Join us this week as we cover our top video game film adaptations from the very worst Super Mario Bros., the near decent Resident Evil, the should’ve been good Assassin’s Creed, to the ridiculous Mortal Kombat and more! First, we show some love to Chadwick Boseman (RIP), go over what we watched, and hear a new segment by Meg. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 34:41: News Rest in Power Chadwick Boseman What We Watched Movie Taglines Meg’s New Releases 34:42 – 1:09:20: Best Video Game Film Adaptati...
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Aug. 26, 2020
148: Top Netflix Original Films
We have a lot to say this week: our strong reactions to DC FanDome, including Dave & Meg’s debate about the Snyder cut and Robert Pattinson’s Batman. We also break down our top Netflix original and distributed films. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 56:15: News Olivia Wilde directing a Female-Led Sony Marvel Film DC FanDome News and Reactions Movie Taglines 56:16 – 1:32:41: Top Netflix Original/Distributed Films Listen to past episodes: 147 – The 40-Year-Old Virgin 146 – Saddest Moments in Film...
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Aug. 18, 2020
147: The 40-Year-Old Virgin
We’re celebrating the 15th anniversary of The 40-Year-Old Virgin, a film that has aged as well as Paul Rudd. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 41:05: News Clueless, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Who’s the Boss Reboots Mulan Disney+ Streaming Update DC Comics Layoffs New York Comic Con Cancelled What We Watched Movie Taglines 41:06 – 1:10:37: Reel It Back: The 40-Year-Old Virgin Listen to past episodes: 146 – Saddest Moments in Film 145: 25th Anniversary of Clueless 144: The Dark Knight Trilogy...
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Aug. 12, 2020
146: Saddest Moments in Film
We’re not crying, YOU’RE crying. No wait, we’re all crying…We have a very special edition of this week’s Reel Chronicles. The gang is joined by KC, Ryan’s wife, to break down our top 10 saddest moments in film. Listen in to hear if we named one of yours. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 42:37: News Snyder Cut Nia DeCosta directing Captain Marvel 2 Jared Leto cast as Andy Warhol Mulan coming to Disney+ What We Watched Movie Taglines 42:38 – 1:25:27: Top 10 Saddest Moments in Film Listen to past...