#475 : 2026 Half-Year Horror Report
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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!
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#474 : DISCLOSURE DAY
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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.
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#473 : THE DRAMA
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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.
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#472 : PROJECT HAIL MARY
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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.
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#471 : 2001 Film Draft
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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.
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#470 : 98th Oscars Predictions
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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.
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#469 : Top 10 Films of 2025, Part 2
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Jared, Michael, and Joe reveal their top five films of 2025, share some honorable mentions, and briefly discuss the upcoming Oscars.
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#468 : Top 10 Films of 2025, Part 1
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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.
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#467 : MARTY SUPREME
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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.
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#466 : KILL BILL: THE WHOLE BLOODY AFFAIR
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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.
info_outlineDirector Joseph Kosinski and star Brad Pitt team up with Formula One for the summer's big sports movie, so the Reel Fanatics gather to review the tape. Michael, Jared, and Joe also discuss the recent 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century list published by The New York Times.