Episodes

This week, Dave, Leo, Ryan, and Jen take on all Marvel films in their fantasy drafts. With over 50 movies to choose from, listen and find out what makes their list. 0:00 – 44:24: News Downtown Abby moved to March 2022 Nick Offerman joins League of their Own series Fast and the Furious Cipher spin-off in the works Vin Diesel wants Rita More to join the cast of the Fast and the Furious franchise Halloween Kills to premiere at the Venice Film Festival Spider-Man: No Way Home Spoilers Many ...

Dave, JC, and Elliott discuss a behemoth media franchise centered on illegal street racing, heists, spies, and, most importantly – family. That’s right – it’s all about The Fast and the Furious in this week’s episode. Timeline 0:00 – 32:00: News Scarlett Johansson To Star and Produce Tower of Terror Film QT considered remaking Reservoir Dogs as his final film Coda Trailer The Suicide Squad Trailer Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings Trailer Halloween Kills Trailer What We Watched 32:01- 52:45:...

With the release of Luca, this week we celebrate 35 years of Pixar. Dave, Leo, and Jen rank all 24 films to date. Which of Jennie’s choices shocked Leo and Dave? Listen and find out! Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 12:31: News Results of the Fantasy Movie Draft: Summer Blockbusters Girls5Eva renewed for Season 2 Julia Butters cast in Steven Spielberg “Inspired” biopic film Elijah Wood joins the cast of Toxic Avenger Reboot L.A Lakers Inspired Office Comedy Series ordered by Netflix From Elaine K...

Jen joins Dave and Ryan in her first-ever draft. The race is on to pick the best summer blockbusters. Listen and hear what she swipes away from the guys, and be sure to vote in this week’s IG polls to see who steals the #1 pick on a future episode. Vote for Jen Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 37:19: News Trailer Reactions for Gossip Girl, Masters of the Universe, and Space Jam Rocky IV Director’s Cut Rob Zombie to direct The Munsters Giovanni Ribisi, Colin Hanks, Dan Fogler Join Making of Godfather...

With the release of The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, this week we dive into the world of The Conjuring Universe with special guests, Tom and a returning Jennie. The crew talks about every film in the universe and ranks their favorites. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 29:22: News Michael Keaton’s Batsuit Revealed by Andy Muschietti Jonathan Majors in Talks to fight Michael B. Jordan in Creed III Issa Rae Joins Voice Cast of Into the Spider-verse Sequel as Spider-Woman Cruella Sequel Official...

The Cinephile Roundtable gang is back together again. This week, Dave, JC, and Elliott break down their top 15 Disney Live-Action Films in honor of Cruella‘s release. Timeline 0:00 – 48:27: News MGM Sold to Amazon for $8.5 Billion Last Night in Soho Trailer Thoughts Thomas Ian Griffith Reprises his role as Terry Silver in Cobra Kai Season 4 Oscars 2022 Dates Revealed Aaron Taylor-Johnson to play Kraven in Solo Film Danai Gurira to Reprise her role in both Wakanda: Forever and Disney+ Ori...

Dave, Ryan, and special guests Mark and Tom visit the Hollywood Hills to celebrate 20 Years of Mulholland Dr., David Lynch’s love story in the city of dreams. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 39:51: News Amazon Rumored to Make a $9 Billion Deal to Buy MGM Bad Boys for Life Directors to Helm Batgirl The Texas Chainsaw Massacre to Receive a Dark Comedy Biopic Cher Biopic In The Works What We Watched 39:52 – 1:38:44 20 Years of Mulholland Drive Listen to Past Episodes: 178: Fantasy Movie Draft: 2...

This week, Dave, Leo, and Ryan draft films from 2016. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 34:59: News NBC cancels the Golden Globe Awards Dexter Revival Will Not Include Original Cast Knives Out 2 Casting News Friends: The Reunion Teaser Trailer Jungle Cruise to Release on Disney+ and Theaters The Goldbergs Season 9 Renewal What We Watched Casting Avengers: Endgame as The Muppets 35:00 – 1:10:03: 2016 Fantasy Movie Draft Listen to Past Episodes: 177: Fantasy Movie Draft: 2017 176: Best & Wors...

This week, Dave, Leo, and Ryan draft films from 2017. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 23:23: News Thomas Cavanaugh and Carlos Valdes to Leave The Flash Stranger Things 4 Teaser Warner Bros. Wants a Black Director and Black Kal-El for Upcoming Film MCU Phase 4 Sizzle Reel What We Watched Cast Batman (1966) as The Muppets 23:24 – 44:48 2017 Fantasy Movie Draft Listen to Past Episodes: 176: Best & Worst Star Wars Characters 175: Fantasy Movie Draft: 2018 174: 20 Years of Jay and Silent Bob Stri...

May the Fourth be with You! We’re celebrating Star Wars Day with a very special episode where we rank the best and worst Star Wars characters. Listen and find out who made the top of Dave, Leo, and Ryan’s lists. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 37:27: News Flintstones Sequel Series Bedrock in the Works Finn Wittrock Cast as Guy Gardner in Green Lantern Series Vincent Kartheiser to play Scarecrow in Season 3 of Titans Another Round English Language Remake with Leonardo DiCaprio Oscars 2021 Recap Os...

SURPRISE! The draft is back! This month, we have a special bonus episode for you. Alex and Hunter, members of The League of Cinephiles, join Dave to draft films from 2018. Listen and find out what films made their drafts, including what led to a hefty discussion about both the 1978 and 2018 Halloween films. You’ll get a chance to VOTE on the best draft this Friday, 4/30, on our Reel Talk Instagram, too. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 58:31: 2018 Fantasy Movie Draft Listen to Past Episodes: 174: 20...

Snoochie boochies! We celebrate the 20th anniversary of Kevin’s Smiths Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. The guys break down the ins and outs of the film and what makes it a staple of our viewing library. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 53:03: News Downton Abbey 2 Confirmed How I Met Your Father (HIMYM Reboot) in the Works Gloria Estefan Joins Andy Garcia in Latinx Father of the Bride The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It Trailer Sony and Disney Reach Deal to Show Films on Disney+ Michael Keaton ...

This week, we end the longest Oscar season in history with a special final Oscars Predictions episode in honor of the 93rd Academy Awards. Dave is joined by Jorge (@awards_predix) and Tom (@the_tom_see) and they dive into all categories, including taking a few shots at each other while discussing Lead Actress choices. Listen and find out who they think will take home Oscar gold this Sunday, April 25th at 8 p.m. EST. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 04:37: News Laura Dern & Hugh Jackman to star in Fl...

This month’s Cinephile Roundtable kicks off what’s set to become a monthly tradition. Do you like movies? Do you like fantasy drafts? Well, welcome to Yesteryear: The Reel Talk Fantasy Movie Draft! We start this month with 2019 where Elliott and I pick a film from each of the following genres: 1) Blockbuster 2) Horror 3) Comedy/Musical 4) Action 5) Drama 6) Sequel 7) Flex – one film from any genre The two lists will be placed in an Instagram story poll and YOU can decide the best-drafte...

Guess what else turns 30 this year? Steven Spielberg’s Hook. Feel old yet? No. Join us and celebrate this family classic. Originally penned as a sequel to J.M. Barrie’s 1911 novel, Peter and Wendy, Hook focuses on an adult Peter Pan, played by our late favorite funnyman Robin Williams, who has forgotten his childhood and Neverland. Enter Captain Hook, played by Dustin Hoffman, who kidnaps his children and forces him to return to save them. He not only reunites with the Lost Boys but once again f...

“Good evening, Clarice.” This week, we celebrate 30 years of The Silence of the Lambs, Jodie Foster, and nefarious cannibal Hannibal Lecter played superbly by Anthony Hopkins. We break down this psychological thriller and why it deserved to win the top five Academy Awards in 1991. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 46:02: News WGA & PGA Winners Black Widow & Cruella to Premiere on Disney+ Helen Mirren Joins Shazam: Fury of the Gods Michael Keaton may not reprise role of Batman in The Flash Zack Snyde...

This month’s Cinephile Roundtable brings with them a slew of director’s cuts. In the episode, Elliott, J.C., and Dave have a complete discussion on the most recent director’s cut, the highly anticipated Zack Snyder’s Justice League. The guys delve into the pros and cons of the film and the future of the DCEU, followed by a breakdown of their Top 10 Best Director’s Cuts. What makes their list? Tune in and find out! Timeline 0:00 – 52:33: News Is MoviePass Making a Comeback? Academy Award Nom...

This week, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Birdcage. Based on the 1978 film and 1973 play La Cage aux Folles, this comedic cult classic takes us to Miami’s South Beach, where we meet Armand and Albert, a gay couple who hide their identities when meeting their son’s conservative future in-laws. Besides the film’s profound moments, it was ahead of its time and packed with memorable scenes and instantly quotable one-liners. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 56:38: News Avatar Overtakes The Aveng...

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off turns 35 this year and David, Leo, and Ryan celebrate this week with a very special episode. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 55:13: News Golden Globes Recap The Simpsons Renewed for Seasons 33 and 34 SDCC 2021 to Go Virtual Superman and Lois Renewed for Season 2 F9 Moves to June 2021 while A Quiet Place 2 Moves to May 2021 What We Watched This Week 55:14 – 1:25:11: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Turns 35 Listen to Past Episodes: 168: Best & Worst Gangster Films 167: Taxi ...

This week, Dave, Leo, and Ryan dive into the underworld of the gangster genre with their 10 best and 5 worst films. Listen and find out what makes their list. – This episode was originally recorded on Sunday, February 28th but due to hosting server difficulties, it’s being published on Wednesday, March 10th. Episode 169 will be available Thursday, March 11th. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 43:19: News Final Golden Globes Predictions Paramount Pictures will debut films on Paramount + 45 Days Afte...

This week, the guys celebrate the 45th anniversary of Martin Scorsese’s masterpiece, Taxi Driver, and its influence over 2019’s Joker. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 49:43: News WGA Nominations Martin’s Scorsese Recent Thinkpiece on the State of Cinema Cruella Trailer Mortal Kombat Trailer Allen v. Farrow Trailer Joss Whedon/Charisma Carpenter Allegations John Carpenters Says Halloween Kills Likely Will Stream Joaquin Phoenix Casts in Ari Aster’s Disappointment Jennifer Lawrence Rumored to B...

On this Justice League-sized edition of Reel Chronicles, the Cinephile Roundtable team joins Leo and Ryan to talk Black Cinema. The guys talk about the genre’s importance and their five film recommendations and top performances to watch, including their first entry into the subgenre. This is not an episode to be missed. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 56:35: News Old & F9 Superbowl Spots J.K. Simmons & Nina Arlanda in Talks to Join Aaron Sorkin’s Being the Ricardos The Wizard of Oz Remake in the Wo...

The constant debate among fans of Marvel and DC Comics rages on in this week’s episode of Cinephile Roundtable. Looking at both comic giants’ history, the guys dissect every film release culminating in a final discussion about the MCU and the DCEU. Is Marvel the overwhelming powerhouse many claim it to be, or does DC take the reins? Listen and find out. Timeline 0:00 – 35:04: News The CW Renews All 12 of Its Series Golden Globes and SAG Nominations Surprises and Snubs Wandavision 35:05- 2...

We go back to one of our favorite genres – comic book films, but this time, they’re animated. The guys rank their Top 15 best and 5 worst. What makes their list? Tune in and find out. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 43:00: News Christopher Nolan Rumored to Be Cutting Ties with Warner Bros. Lee Daniels’ The Wonder Years Moving Forward at ABC Kevin Feige Confirms Rumors of Jim Carrey to the MCU The Mighty Ducks: Game Changer Sets March Release Date NBR and AFI Honorees Zack Snyder’s Justice Leagu...