Reel Fanatics

Michael Neelsen, Jared Gores, Joe Pudas•www.reelfanatics.com

TV & Film

Film Reviews

Unfettered conversation about cinema.

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#366 : NO TIME TO DIE

[Due to recording issues, the audio in this episode is lower quality.] The guys finally review the long-delayed James Bond film, No Time to Die , and discuss what it means for the franchise going forward. Also, they recommend a slew of new films and TV series.

Dec 18, 2021•1 hr 35 min

#365 : DUNE / LAST NIGHT IN SOHO

A double episode! The guys discuss Denis Villeneuve’s Dune and Edgar Wright’s Last Night in Soho . They briefly deviate to disagree on the latest James Bond entry, No Time to Die .

Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 29 min

#364 : TITANE

Palme d’Or winner Titane generates considerable debate among the hosts. Jared reports on the Mill Valley Film Festival and recommends several upcoming movies.

Nov 21, 2021•1 hr 8 min

#363 : THE CARD COUNTER

The guys discuss the new Paul Schrader film, The Card Counter . Jared and Joe each recommend new television series. Michael expresses his excitement about the latest projects from Paul Thomas Anderson and Dave Chappelle.

Nov 13, 2021•1 hr 14 min

#362 : ANNETTE

French auteur Leos Carax finally returns with a musical feature, Annette , and the guys dig into this unique film. Joe discusses M. Night Shyalaman’s Old . Michael revisits two mid-2000s comedies.

Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 22 min

#361 : THE GREEN KNIGHT

The guys review the long-awaited The Green Knight . Joe recommends two TV miniseries. Michael explores the work of an old master. Jared reveals he has a new favorite Cronenberg film.

Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 11 min

#360 : BLACK WIDOW / LOKI

The guys are joined by a guest, Isthmus food writer Kyle Nabilcy, to discuss recent entries in the MCU, Black Widow and Loki , and ponder where the Marvel franchise is headed next.

Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 25 min

#359 : PIG

The critically acclaimed Nicolas Cage film, Pig, is the topic of the day. Michael digs into the work of Jean-Luc Godard. Joe reports on a new horror trilogy. Jared revisits two early ’90s films.

Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 14 min

#358 : LUCA and Potpourri

In this episode, Jared and Joe review Pixar's Luca and question the Disney Plus release model. Michael analyzes Tarantino's new novelization of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood . The guys wrap up the show with a game of Cinephile.

Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 20 min

#357 : NO SUDDEN MOVE

Michael, Jared, and Joe reunite in person for the first time in over a year to watch and review Steven Soderbergh's No Sudden Move . Jared and Michael revisit two '90s thrillers from young auteurs. Joe returns to the Indiana Jones franchise. The guys briefly consider all-time best directorial debuts. They wrap up the episode by playing a cinephile memory game.

Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 23 min

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