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The guys investigate one of the fall season's buzziest films, Primetime, in this episode. Plus, Michael catches up on some summer flicks, Jared endorses two new arthouse films, and Joe checks in on a franchise reboot.

The guys discuss a variety of topics in this eclectic episode: smaller summer movies, old classics, the upcoming fall slate, and exciting physical media releases. Michael backs Marvel, Jared champions his favorite recent discovery, and Joe picks a fight.

Has Marvel returned to fun form with Spider-Man: Brand New Day? Jared, Michael, and Joe discuss the year's biggest film. Also, Michael recommends a new 4K release, Joe revisits a '70s pulp classic, and Jared champions a recent indie sex comedy.

The movie event of the year, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, has finally arrived on our shores. Michael, Jared, and Joe discuss the film and how it fits into the Nolan oeuvre.

Jared and Joe are joined by returning guest Colin to appraise the horror cinema offerings from the first half of 2026. The guys discuss Obsession, Backrooms, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, and over twenty other movies!

The Reel Fanatics are back after an unplanned hiatus! The topic of the day: Steven Spielberg's return to sci-fi spectacle. Michael, Jared, and Joe also reveal what they've been doing for the past two months.

Kristoffer Borgli's provocative The Drama causes drama on the podcast! But before the argument erupts, Jared recommends a forgotten classic, Michael revisits a sci-fi blockbuster, and Joe changes his mind on an acclaimed 2025 film.

The guys go on a space adventure with big-budget crowdpleaser Project Hail Mary. Jared recommends an old Italian thriller, Michael revisits a childhood favorite, and Joe champions Michael Mann.

A quarter of a century has passed since 2001, so Michael, Jared, and Joe reflect on that time with a fantasy draft of movies from that year.

Michael, Jared, and Joe discuss the 98th Academy Awards nominees and predict who will win. Note: This conversation was recorded prior to the 79th BAFTAs and 32nd Actor Awards, which would have altered the talking points and Oscars forecast.

Jared, Michael, and Joe reveal their top five films of 2025, share some honorable mentions, and briefly discuss the upcoming Oscars.

Michael, Jared, and Joe are ready to assess the 2025 cinema landscape. Here in Part 1, they offer some reflections on the year and reveal their #10-6 favorite films.

Josh Safdie and Timothée Chalamet team up for an exhilarating sports drama, and the RF guys provide analysis. Michael recommends another sports movie, while Joe champions an international thriller.

We've waited nearly two decades, but it's finally here: the complete Kill Bill saga as one epic film! The guys reflect on Tarantino's action opus and discuss how it holds up today. Also, Jared and Joe recommend old and new movies, while Michael revisits a childhood franchise.

The guys dissect Guillermo del Toro's passion project, Frankenstein. Michael recommends two under-the-radar 2025 films, Joe explores Finnish action cinema, and Jared returns to a maligned flop from last year.