# film criticism (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover film criticism. Page: Feed: --- ## [352: Rocky: 50th Anniversary](https://thecinematicreel.com/352-rocky-50th-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=352-rocky-50th-anniversary) _2026-08-21 · Reel Chronicles_ This week on Reel Chronicles, we’re stepping into the ring to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rocky , one of the most iconic, inspirational, and enduring films in cinematic history. With Jack and Hunter stepping outside the ring this week, Dave is joined by Rory and Rocky superfan Matt to revisit the 1976 Best Picture winner. The guys break down Sylvester Stallone’s legendary underdog story, its… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/Rocky50.mp3) ## [The End of Oak Street, plus Tony and Late Fame | #1077](https://omny.fm/shows/filmspotting/the-end-of-oak-street-plus-tony-and-early-fame-1077) _2026-08-21 · Filmspotting_ Is The End of Oak Street the best Spielberg movie of 2026? Or is one of your hosts committing movie heresy? Adam and Josh review David Robert Mitchell's dinosaur-filled family adventure and consider whether there's more on its mind than blockbuster thrills. Plus: thoughts on the Anthony Bourdain biopic Tony , Willem Dafoe in Late Fame , and Adam's conversation with the creators of the Table Read… [Listen](https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/d28227f8-56d8-46d9-b2c5-b3d3012db5ab/127f1abd-deea-40bd-b2ab-b4ac01786c09/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=83c52568-54c6-438a-8751-b3d3012db5c3) ## [Top 5 Kristen Stewart Scenes | Archive](https://omny.fm/shows/filmspotting/top-5-kristen-stewart-scenes-archive) _2026-08-19 · Filmspotting_ Kristen Stewart is back in theaters with The Wrong Girls, which is an excuse to share our Top 5 KStew Scenes from 2017. Unlock the full archive, Filmspotting Discord, ad‑free + bonus episodes, and more when you ⁠join the Filmspotting Family⁠ . Promo code: summer for 20% off through Aug. 31. "Personal Shopper and the Movies That Haunt Us" Scott, Morris - Great Performances of 2016 Stewart: Hiding… [Listen](https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/d28227f8-56d8-46d9-b2c5-b3d3012db5ab/f76f8df2-6e65-4085-a4be-b4a900e1814e/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=83c52568-54c6-438a-8751-b3d3012db5c3) ## [The Last House and Netflix’s Apocalypse Obsession | SVU](https://omny.fm/shows/filmspotting/the-last-house-and-netflix-s-apocalypse-obsession-svu) _2026-08-18 · Filmspotting_ It's all fine and good to be sealed up in a house with Wagner Moura and Greta Lee, but the longer Netflix's new The Last House keeps us there, the more time Matt and Jordan have for questions about the why and the how and… is that broccoli you're growing in the floorboards, Greta? Matt and Jordan also discuss Netflix's curious fascination with apocalyptic tales. Then, some Last House -inspired… [Listen](https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/d28227f8-56d8-46d9-b2c5-b3d3012db5ab/06fa0be4-5062-488b-a5e0-b4a9002c0a01/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=83c52568-54c6-438a-8751-b3d3012db5c3) ## [Anyone Can Cook, Pt. 2 — Tony](https://omny.fm/shows/filmspotting/anyone-can-cook-pt-2-tony) _2026-08-18 · Filmspotting_ Matt Johnson's new biopic Tony sidesteps the infamous Walk Hard trap by narrowing its scope to a single summer that would end up shaping the rest of Anthony Bourdain's life, but not necessarily defining it. Whether that approach is ultimately satisfying to fans of the late celebrity chef and author is up for debate this week, as we're once again joined by Vulture critic Roxana Hadadi to discuss… [Listen](https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/d28227f8-56d8-46d9-b2c5-b3d3012db5ab/3ed233cb-6257-4fd7-a8f9-b4aa004632b3/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=83c52568-54c6-438a-8751-b3d3012db5c3) ## ["You owe everything to the movie and nothing to the original" with David Kajganich | The Movie Racket](https://omny.fm/shows/filmspotting/you-owe-everything-to-the-movie-and-nothing-to-the-original-with-david-kajganich-the-movie-racket) _2026-08-17 · Filmspotting_ Screenwriter and producer David Kajganich ( Suspiria , Bones and All ) joins Michael Phillips to test a provocative rule of adaptation from filmmaker Whit Stillman: "You owe everything to the movie and nothing to the original \[source\]." But what about the opposite approach? As the Coen brothers once joked about adapting Cormac McCarthy's No Country for Old Men: "One of us types into the computer… [Listen](https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/d28227f8-56d8-46d9-b2c5-b3d3012db5ab/78648541-3caa-4a96-a99b-b4a8015a1b87/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=83c52568-54c6-438a-8751-b3d3012db5c3) ## [Marathon Awards | Dissident Cinema](https://omny.fm/shows/filmspotting/the-partisans-dissident-cinema) _2026-08-16 · Filmspotting_ Adam and Josh share their favorite discoveries, performances, and scenes from the recently completed Dissident Cinema Marathon, which included Chaplin's The Great Dictator , Kurosawa's No Regrets for Our Youth , and Rossellini's Rome, Open City . Links: -The Circle Ending Revealed | BFI ⁠old.bfi.org.uk/sightandsound/review/1960⁠ -Filmspotting Marathons https://www.filmspotting.net/marathons See… [Listen](https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/d28227f8-56d8-46d9-b2c5-b3d3012db5ab/a36bc05c-4823-4784-973c-b4a701208904/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=83c52568-54c6-438a-8751-b3d3012db5c3) ## [Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma and The Brink of War | #1076](https://omny.fm/shows/filmspotting/teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma-the-brink-of-war-1076) _2026-08-14 · Filmspotting_ Jane Schoenbrun's uncategorizable third feature, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma , marks the director as among the most assured and provocative filmmakers of their generation. Adam and Josh agree that it's the film of the year so far. Plus, other notable third features this decade, listeners pick their favorite Spider-Man movie, and Adam reviews The Brink of War . This episode is presented… [Listen](https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/d28227f8-56d8-46d9-b2c5-b3d3012db5ab/9fd3aa43-3e55-4d38-a001-b4a500025453/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=83c52568-54c6-438a-8751-b3d3012db5c3) ## [351: Alfred Hitchock’s Strangers on a Train: 75th Anniversary](https://thecinematicreel.com/351-alfred-hitchocks-strangers-on-a-train-75th-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=351-alfred-hitchocks-strangers-on-a-train-75th-anniversary) _2026-08-14 · Reel Chronicles_ Happy Birthday to the GOAT, Alfred Hitchcock! On this week’s episode, Dave, Hunter, and Jack are back to celebrate the 75th anniversary of one of Alfred Hitchcock’s greatest thrillers, Strangers on a Train ! The guys hop aboard to revisit Hitchcock’s twisted tale of chance encounters, criss-cross murders, and obsession. They break down Robert Walker’s unforgettable performance as Bruno Antony,… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/SOAT75.mp3) ## [Anyone Can Cook, Pt. 1 — Ratatouille](https://omny.fm/shows/filmspotting/535-anyone-can-cook-pt-1-ratatouille) _2026-08-13 · Filmspotting_ Anthony Bourdain, whose early experience working in a restaurant kitchen is chronicled in the new biopic Tony, once singled out Ratatouille as Hollywood's best depiction of working in a restaurant kitchen, which is all the invitation we need to revisit Brad Bird's 2007 Pixar classic. So this week, with the help of Vulture critic Roxana Hadadi, we consider how Ratatouille trusts its viewers to… [Listen](https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/d28227f8-56d8-46d9-b2c5-b3d3012db5ab/2224ce5b-3d94-4b73-819d-b4a3002ae360/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=83c52568-54c6-438a-8751-b3d3012db5c3) ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/x9T0fFYGWmL5) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [Top 5 Movie Posters | Archive](https://omny.fm/shows/filmspotting/top-5-movie-posters-archive) _2026-08-12 · Filmspotting_ In 2015, Adam and Josh welcomed poster designer Sam's Myth on the show to talk shop and share their Top 5 Movie Posters. Unlock the full archive, Filmspotting Discord, ad‑free + bonus episodes, and more when you ⁠join the Filmspotting Family⁠ . Promo code: summer for 20% off through Aug. 31. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. [Listen](https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/d28227f8-56d8-46d9-b2c5-b3d3012db5ab/7800fa80-95ff-4715-88ea-b4a3014f3c52/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=83c52568-54c6-438a-8751-b3d3012db5c3) ## [Making Spidey Sense of Brand New Day’s Historic Box Office Haul | SVU](https://omny.fm/shows/filmspotting/making-spidey-sense-of-brand-new-day-s-box-office-haul-svu) _2026-08-11 · Filmspotting_ When the author of "Marvel's Spider-Man: From Amazing to Spectacular" is the co-host of your show, you don't avoid talking about the new Spidey movie Brand New Day just because it's not streaming. So Matt and Jordan use the release of the movie to theorize about its massive box office, and to share some related steaming recommendations. Plus, listener requests for an unsentimental Italian film and… [Listen](https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/d28227f8-56d8-46d9-b2c5-b3d3012db5ab/f85c0739-ec1f-4824-bb53-b4a30118ca91/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=83c52568-54c6-438a-8751-b3d3012db5c3) ## ["If my fanny squirms, it's bad. If my fanny doesn't squirm, it's good" with Dana Stevens | The Movie Racket](https://omny.fm/shows/filmspotting/if-my-fanny-squirms-its-bad-if-my-fanny-doesnt-squirm-its-good-with-dana-stevens-the-movie-racket) _2026-08-10 · Filmspotting_ What can your body tell you about a movie? According to legendary Columbia Pictures chief Harry Cohn, everything. This week's Movie Racket explores Cohn's infamous rule for separating hits from flops. Joining Michael Phillips is Slate film critic Dana Stevens ( Camera Man ), who helps unpack what that deceptively simple dictum reveals about audiences, critics, attention spans, and streaming… [Listen](https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/d28227f8-56d8-46d9-b2c5-b3d3012db5ab/2408ac62-437d-45ac-bb2c-b4a00129d995/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=83c52568-54c6-438a-8751-b3d3012db5c3) ## [The Circle: Oppression Is an Endless Loop | Dissident Cinema](https://omny.fm/shows/filmspotting/the-circle-oppression-is-an-endless-loop-dissident-cinema) _2026-08-09 · Filmspotting_ For the final film in the Dissident Cinema Marathon, Adam and Josh discuss Jafar Panahi's formally ingenious 2000 film THE CIRCLE, an unflinching chronicle of Iran's oppressive treatment of women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. [Listen](https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/d28227f8-56d8-46d9-b2c5-b3d3012db5ab/e471072e-a46a-4742-9a2f-b4a00103086c/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=83c52568-54c6-438a-8751-b3d3012db5c3) ## [350: Aliens: 40th Anniversary](https://thecinematicreel.com/350-aliens-40th-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=350-aliens-40th-anniversary) _2026-07-31 · Reel Chronicles_ Big Jim July continues! One week after covering what many consider the greatest action film of all time, Dave, Jack, and special guest JC are back to tackle another undisputed classic: Aliens . From James Cameron’s bold tonal shift from Alien to its electrifying ensemble cast, pulse-pounding action, terrifying Xenomorphs, and Sigourney Weaver’s Oscar-nominated performance, the guys break down what… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/Aliens40.mp3) ## [349: The Awards Season Fantasy Movie Draft](https://thecinematicreel.com/349-the-awards-season-fantasy-movie-draft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=349-the-awards-season-fantasy-movie-draft) _2026-07-25 · Reel Chronicles_ Surprise! A second episode of Reel Chronicles this week as the awards season is set to kick off! This week’s second episode, Dave, Jack, and Hunter are diving back into our annual Fantasy Movie Draft: Awards Season Edition, where we each assemble a slate of contenders we believe have the best shot at dominating this year’s awards race. From potential Best Picture heavyweights to surprise breakout… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/FMDAwards.mp3) ## [348: Terminator 2: Judgment Day: 35th Anniversary](https://thecinematicreel.com/348-terminator-2-judgment-day-35th-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=348-terminator-2-judgment-day-35th-anniversary) _2026-07-25 · Reel Chronicles_ We’ll Be Back has never run truer as Dave, Hunter, Jack, and special guest JC return to talk T2. For 35 years, Terminator 2: Judgment Day hasn’t just been one of the greatest action movies ever made; it has remained the gold standard that every blockbuster has been chasing ever since. This week on Reel Chronicles, we’re celebrating James Cameron’s groundbreaking sci-fi masterpiece by revisiting… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/T235.mp3) ## [347: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: 60th Anniversary](https://thecinematicreel.com/347-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-60th-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=347-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-60th-anniversary) _2026-07-10 · Reel Chronicles_ Summer is in full effect, and there’s no better film to celebrate during the hottest months of the year than one of the greatest Westerns of all time, Sergio Leone’s The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Dave and Jack are joined by special guests Tyler and JC to break down what makes this epic so special and why its impact continues to be felt six decades later. From… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/GBU60.mp3) ## [346: ID4: 30th Anniversary](https://thecinematicreel.com/346-id4-30th-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=346-id4-30th-anniversary) _2026-07-04 · Reel Chronicles_ Happy 250th Birthday, America! As we celebrate Independence Day, this week’s podcast also celebrates the 30th anniversary of one of the biggest blockbusters of the ’90s, Independence Day . Joining Jack and Dave is Rory as the guys look back on what it was like to experience Roland Emmerich’s sci-fi epic in theaters in 1996, discuss its lasting impact on the disaster film genre, and rank the… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/ID430.mp3) ## [355: The Steven Spielberg Tiers](https://thecinematicreel.com/355-the-steven-spielberg-tiers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=355-the-steven-spielberg-tiers) _2026-06-27 · Reel Chronicles_ After a few weeks off, the boys are back with one of their biggest episodes yet! On this week's podcast, Dave, Jack, and Hunter are joined by Rory as they tackle the filmography of one of the greatest directors of all time: Steven Spielberg. With Disclosure Day's release, there's no better time to rank each of his films on the tier list. Along the way, debates rage over films like Munich, Indiana… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/TheSSTiers.mp3) ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BoLInyKyK8s4) _2026-06-27 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [354: Space Jam: 30th Anniversary](https://thecinematicreel.com/354-space-jam-30th-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=354-space-jam-30th-anniversary) _2026-06-06 · Reel Chronicles_ 30 years ago, the monstars invaded the NBA, and only the greatest basketball player that ever lived and a bunch of looney tunes could stop them! On this week’s episode, Dave is joined by Rory to talk Space Jam. As the NBA Finals kick into high gear, the guys discuss why the film still holds space in our pop culture conversation and where it stands among the biggest cinematic nostalgia plays for… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/SJ30.mp3) ## [353: The Star Wars MEGA Fantasy Movie Draft](https://thecinematicreel.com/353-the-star-wars-mega-fantasy-movie-draft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=353-the-star-wars-mega-fantasy-movie-draft) _2026-05-29 · Reel Chronicles_ With the release of The Mandalorian & Grogu, the guys take a trip to a galaxy far, far away for another Fantasy Movie Draft! Joining Dave, Hunter, and Jack is Rory as they tackle the biggest draft ever attempted on the podcast. Featuring more than 10 categories and spanning every era of Star Wars, the crew drafts their way through the entire saga while diving into passionate debates, including a… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/SWMegaDraft.mp3) ## [352: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off: 40th Anniversary](https://thecinematicreel.com/352-ferris-buellers-day-off-40th-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=352-ferris-buellers-day-off-40th-anniversary) _2026-05-22 · Reel Chronicles_ 40 years ago, Ferris had his day off and this week, Dave, Jack and Hunter are taking a day to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. The guys break down their favorite moments in the film along with Ferris as a character and if it’s feasibly possible to complete everything Ferris, Cameron and Sloan did. Love what you hear? Let your friends know and leave us a review! LISTEN &… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/FBDO40.mp3) ## [351: Raiders of the Lost Ark: 45th Anniversary](https://thecinematicreel.com/351-raiders-of-the-lost-ark-45th-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=351-raiders-of-the-lost-ark-45th-anniversary) _2026-05-16 · Reel Chronicles_ Jack and Hunter are on vacation, so this week Dave takes special guest Rory on an adventure in search of the Lost Ark. As Steven Spielberg’s summer blockbuster classic Raiders of the Lost Ark turns 45, the guys break down what makes the film so timeless. From its iconic opening sequence to John Williams’ impeccable score, they discuss it all — even the long-debated idea that the events of the film… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/ROTA45.mp3) ## [350: The Devil Wears Prada: 20th Anniversary](https://thecinematicreel.com/350-the-devil-wears-prada-20th-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=350-the-devil-wears-prada-20th-anniversary) _2026-05-08 · Reel Chronicles_ Gird your loins. This week on Reel Chronicles, Dave and Hunter are joined by special guest Darren to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Devil Wears Prada. Along with a breakdown of the film, the guys introduce a brand-new Reel Chronicles category: The Golden Age Recast, where the hosts imagine actors from the golden age stepping into the iconic roles in the film. Who could possibly follow in… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/DWP.mp3) ## [349: The Sports Movie Fantasy Movie Draft](https://thecinematicreel.com/349-the-sports-movie-fantasy-movie-draft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=349-the-sports-movie-fantasy-movie-draft) _2026-04-11 · Reel Chronicles_ Surprise! A double dose of drafts is on deck! After completing the Summer Blockbuster Movie Fantasy Movie Draft, the guys get ready for the upcoming NFL Draft by drafting their favorite Sports Movies! Joining Jack and Dave are guest hosts, JC and the Freakquels dynamic duo, Rory and EJ. What movies get sniped and what wild card choices get snagged? Tune in! Love what you hear? Let your friends… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/SMFD.mp3) ## [348: The 2026 Summer Blockbuster Fantasy Movie Draft](https://thecinematicreel.com/348-the-2026-summer-blockbuster-fantasy-movie-draft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=348-the-2026-summer-blockbuster-fantasy-movie-draft) _2026-04-10 · Reel Chronicles_ With the cold weather in the rear view mirror, the warm days are on the horizon. What does that mean? The summer blockbuster season is on the way! With that being said, Dave, Jack, and Hunter draft what they think will be the highest-grossing films of the summer. But first, the guys discuss the upcoming OSCAR dates and the unveiling of the Cannes Film Festival line-up. Love what you hear? Let your… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/SBFD.mp3) ## [347: West Side Story Turns 65](https://thecinematicreel.com/347-west-side-story-turns-65/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=347-west-side-story-turns-65) _2026-03-27 · Reel Chronicles_ If you thought we were done looking back at awards season, think again. On this week’s episode, Dave, Jack, and special guests Rory and JC revisit an awards season from yesteryear, celebrating the 65th anniversary of one of the greatest Best Picture winners of all time, West Side Story. The guys dive into its legacy and where it ranks among the greatest Best Picture winners and movie musicals of… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/WSS65.mp3) ## [346: Blue Velvet: 40th Anniversary](https://thecinematicreel.com/346-blue-velvet-40th-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=346-blue-velvet-40th-anniversary) _2026-03-20 · Reel Chronicles_ As the sun sets on the 98th Academy Awards, Dave, Jack, and Hunter return to celebrate a film famously overlooked by the Academy: Blue Velvet. Often considered the perfect gateway into the world of David Lynch, the guys dive into the film’s lasting legacy and unpack what makes it so unforgettable. But first, they recap the 98th Oscars, break down their Awards Season draft results, and revisit… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/BV40.mp3) ## [345: SCREAM: 30th Anniversary](https://thecinematicreel.com/345-scream-30th-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=345-scream-30th-anniversary) _2026-02-22 · Reel Chronicles_ With the release of Scream 7, It’s time to have a SCREAM baby! In an anniversary that made me feel quite old, this weeks episode celebrates the 30th anniversary of Scream. Joining Dave, Jack and Hunter on this episode are JC, Rory and Tyler as they talk about their first experience with the film and its influence and reinvigoration of the genre when it needed it the most. This one’s a real scare!… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/SCREAM30.mp3) ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wH7Yj7P256wx) _2026-02-22 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and start investing with low-cost global access. ## [344: Citizen Kane: 85th Anniversary](https://thecinematicreel.com/344-citizen-kane-85th-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=344-citizen-kane-85th-anniversary) _2026-02-14 · Reel Chronicles_ Eighty-five years after its release, Citizen Kane still isn’t just a movie, it’s a benchmark and the most important film of all time. In this anniversary special, Dave is joined by Hunter, Jack, and special guest Rory for a deep dive into the film that permanently changed how cinema thinks. Does Kane still hit the same way in 2026? Or has its reputation grown larger than the film itself? The crew… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/CK85.mp3) ## [Debt to Cinema 114: A Cure For Wellness](https://dollarreviews.net/2026/02/10/debt-to-cinema-114-a-cure-for-wellness/) _2026-02-11 · dollar.review@gmail.com (Dollar Reviews) · Dollar Reviews_ Time has an interesting way of guiding us, even when we are not paying attention. Nearly nine years removed exactly from the release of Gore Verbinski’s last theatrical outing, I found myself implored to finally visit his unsung, discarded, psychological thriller because I was enthralled by his latest work. To say A Cure For Wellness \[…\] [Listen](http://archive.org/download/dr_CureForWellness/114%20A%20Cure%20for%20Wellness.mp3) ## [343: The 1991 Fantasy Movie Draft](https://thecinematicreel.com/343-the-1991-fantasy-movie-draft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=343-the-1991-fantasy-movie-draft) _2026-02-07 · Reel Chronicles_ The final draft of DRAFT MONTH is here! On this week’s episode, Dave, Jack, Hunter and special guest J.C and Rory tackle one of the most stacked years of the 90’s, 1991. A year that has Dave, Jack, and Hunter longing for the top spot to grab, not T2, but the magnum opus in the career of Oliver Stone. Will the fellas blind draft? Who will be sniped? Listen to find out! But first, the guys look the… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/1991FMD.mp3) ## [342: The 1996 Fantasy Movie Draft](https://thecinematicreel.com/342-the-1996-fantasy-movie-draft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=342-the-1996-fantasy-movie-draft) _2026-01-30 · Reel Chronicles_ Draft Season continues as Dave, Jack, Hunter and special guest J.C tackle 1996. A year with an array of gems and one horror film that rejuvenated the genre. Not only that, but Jack does his best to draft Hunter’s iron clad Action pick. Will the fellas blind draft? Who will be sniped? Listen to find out! But first, the guys look the latest additions to the National Film Registry. 🎧 LISTEN &… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/1996FMD.mp3) ## [341: The 1986 Fantasy Movie Draft](https://thecinematicreel.com/341-the-1986-fantasy-movie-draft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=341-the-1986-fantasy-movie-draft) _2026-01-24 · Reel Chronicles_ Two weeks after the shit show that was the 1976 Fantasy Movie Draft, Dave, Hunter, Jack and special guests: the Freakquels podcast duo: Rory and EJ are back to draft the film year 1986. Will the fellas blind draft? Who will be sniped? Listen to find out! But first, the guys look back at the 98th Academy Award nominations. 🎧 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBEReel Chronicles is available on:Apple Podcasts •… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/1986FantasyMovieDraft.mp3) ## [340: Final Nomination Predictions For The 98th Academy Awards](https://thecinematicreel.com/340-final-nomination-predictions-for-the-98th-academy-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=340-final-nomination-predictions-for-the-98th-academy-awards) _2026-01-17 · Reel Chronicles_ With Oscar nomination morning right around the corner, awards season is officially entering its most nerve-wracking phase. On this episode of Reel Chronicles, hosts Dave, Jack, and Hunter are joined by special guest Joss to break down their final predictions for the 98th Academy Awards nominations. From Best Picture heavyweights to volatile acting races and tech-category curveballs, the panel runs… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/OscarNomPredicts.mp3) ## [339: The 1976 Fantasy Movie Draft](https://thecinematicreel.com/339-the-1976-fantasy-movie-draft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=339-the-1976-fantasy-movie-draft) _2026-01-10 · Reel Chronicles_ 2026 is here and so is the return of the Fantasy Movie Draft. On this week’s episode, Dave, Hunter, Jack and special guests Rory and Joss break down the flood of awards season news, including their predictions for this Sunday’s Golden Globes. Then, the crew dives into a draft of the films of 1976 and it quickly becomes clear that while the ’70s were an all time great decade, few years were as top… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/1976Draft.mp3) ## [338: Best & Worst Movies of 2025, Most Anticipated Films of 2026 & Top 10 Movies of the 21st Century](https://thecinematicreel.com/338-best-worst-movies-of-2025-most-anticipated-films-of-2026-top-10-movies-of-the-21st-century/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=338-best-worst-movies-of-2025-most-anticipated-films-of-2026-top-10-movies-of-the-21st-century) _2025-12-27 · Reel Chronicles_ The final episode of 2025 is here! Joining Dave and Hunter are special guests Darren and Rory as the guys wrap up the year by breaking down the best and worst movies of 2025, diving into the most anticipated films of 2026, and ranking their Top 10 Movies of the 21st Century (so far). From surprises and disappointments to future hype and all-time favorites, Episode 338 delivers a full-scale… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/2025BestWorst.mp3) ## [337: Home Alone: 35th Anniversary](https://thecinematicreel.com/337-home-alone-35th-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=337-home-alone-35th-anniversary) _2025-12-16 · Reel Chronicles_ 35 years ago, Kevin McCallister was left home alone… and 35 years later, so are some very controversial opinions. Dave, Jack, and Hunter are joined by special guest Rory to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Home Alone, the holiday classic that defined a generation, launched one of the most iconic kid performances ever, and turned household booby traps into cinematic legend. But this isn’t your… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/HomeAlone35.mp3) ## [336: Rankin & Bass & Charlie Brown’s Christmas](https://thecinematicreel.com/336-rankin-bass-charlie-browns-christmas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=336-rankin-bass-charlie-browns-christmas) _2025-12-12 · Reel Chronicles_ This week, Dave, Jack and Hunter cozy up by the mic to dive into the TV specials that shaped an entire generation of Christmas memories. From the whimsical stop-motion magic of Rankin/Bass to the timeless warmth of A Charlie Brown Christmas, the guys revisit the stories, songs, and characters that defined December for millions. Expect spirited debates and nostalgia over the best Rankin/Bass deep… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/ChristmasSpecils.mp3) ## [335: The Godfather Part III: 35th Anniversary](https://thecinematicreel.com/335-the-godfather-part-iii-35th-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=335-the-godfather-part-iii-35th-anniversary) _2025-12-06 · Reel Chronicles_ Just when you thought you were out… we pull you back in! Join Dave, Hunter, and Jack and special guests Rory and an run-in from JC, as we celebrate 35 years of The Godfather Part III, the operatic conclusion to cinema’s most iconic crime saga. In this anniversary episode, we revisit the film’s legacy, its wild creative swings, and the ways it continues to spark debate decades later. From Al… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/Godfather3.mp3) ## [334: The Sound of Music: 60th Anniversary](https://thecinematicreel.com/334-the-sound-of-music-60th-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=334-the-sound-of-music-60th-anniversary) _2025-11-14 · Reel Chronicles_ The hills are alive… and so is our love for one of the most timeless musicals ever made. Join Dave, Jack and special guest Amanda as we celebrate 60 years of The Sound of Music. A film that continues to stand the test of time as a beloved classic. In this special anniversary episode, we dive into the film’s legacy, unforgettable performances, iconic songs, behind-the-scenes stories, and why its… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/SOM.mp3) ## [333: The Legend of Billie Jean: 40th Anniversary](https://thecinematicreel.com/333-the-legend-of-billie-jean-40th-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=333-the-legend-of-billie-jean-40th-anniversary) _2025-11-07 · Reel Chronicles_ On this weeks episode, Dave, Hunter, Jack and special guest JC look back at one of the unseen gems of the 1980s. It’s 40 YEARS of The Legend of Billie Jean: A cult classic that continues to live rent-free in the hearts of 80s lovers and midnight-movie obsessives everywhere. The guys look at Helen Slater’s instantly iconic performance, Christian Slater stealing scenes before he became a household… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/TLOBJ.mp3) ## [332: The Awards Season Fantasy Movie Draft](https://thecinematicreel.com/332-the-awards-season-fantasy-movie-draft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=332-the-awards-season-fantasy-movie-draft) _2025-11-01 · Reel Chronicles_ Another Spooky Season is in the books and the end of the season marks the return of Hunter. On this episode, the guys bring back the Fantasy Movie Draft. It’s not only back, but similar to the Summer Blockbuster Draft, there’s stakes invovled! Dave, Jack and Hunter kick off the Awards Season by drafting films they consider to be possible contenders and 1 special slot for a film they think will be… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/ASFMD.mp3) ## [331: Nightmare on Elm Street II: Freddy’s Revenge: 40th Anniversary](https://thecinematicreel.com/331-nightmare-on-elm-street-ii-freddys-revenge-40th-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=331-nightmare-on-elm-street-ii-freddys-revenge-40th-anniversary) _2025-10-31 · Reel Chronicles_ Happy Halloween! The Spooky Season comes to an end with one the genres under appreciated gems! This week on Reel Chronicles, Dave dives back into Elm Street for the 40th anniversary of A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy’s Revenge: the bold, subversive sequel that has entered the world of cult classic. Special guests Rory and Greg join Dave to unpack its lasting legacy, behind-the-scenes… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/NOES2.mp3) ## [330: Halloween VI: The Curse of Michael Myers: 30th Anniversary](https://thecinematicreel.com/330-halloween-vi-the-curse-of-michael-myers-30th-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=330-halloween-vi-the-curse-of-michael-myers-30th-anniversary) _2025-10-18 · Reel Chronicles_ Spooky Season moves on with one of the most controversial entries in the Halloween franchise, Halloween VI: The Curse of Michael Myers. Jack and Dave are joined by special guests Rory and Brent to dive deep into quite the entity. The one with the cult, the runes, and Paul Stephen Rudd. This is the final ride for the great Donald Pleasence, a messy studio story stitched into two very different… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/Halloween6.mp3) ## [329: The Exorcist III: 35th Anniversary](https://thecinematicreel.com/329-the-exorcist-iii-35th-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=329-the-exorcist-iii-35th-anniversary) _2025-10-03 · Reel Chronicles_ Spooky Season moves on with The Exorcist III! Jack and Dave are joined by special guests Rory and JC to dive deep into William Peter Blatty’s haunting sequel that defied expectations. From the film’s troubled production and behind-the-scenes battles to its unforgettable performances by George C. Scott and Brad Dourif, we unpack why this cult classic continues to terrify and fascinate horror fans… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/TheExorcist3.mp3) ## [328: The Shining: 45th Anniversary](https://thecinematicreel.com/328-the-shining-45th-anniversary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=328-the-shining-45th-anniversary) _2025-09-27 · Reel Chronicles_ This week on Reel Chronicles, Dave, Hunter, and Jack and special guest Rory check into the infamous Overlook Hotel to mark the 45th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining. Together, we dive deep into the legacy of one of the most haunting and influential horror films of all time. From Jack Nicholson’s unhinged performance and Shelley Duvall’s unforgettable turn to the film’s chilling… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/TheShining.mp3) ## [327: Psycho: 65th Annivesary](https://thecinematicreel.com/327-psycho-65th-annivesary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=327-psycho-65th-annivesary) _2025-09-21 · Reel Chronicles_ Few films have shaken audiences and influenced cinema the way Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho did in 1960. Sixty-five years later, it remains one of the gold standards for horror, suspense, and groundbreaking storytelling. On this episode, Hunter, Jack, and Dave come together to dive deep into the enduring legacy of Psycho. From Hitchcock’s daring direction to Bernard Herrmann’s haunting score and, of… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/Psycho65.mp3) ## [326: Fright Night Turns 40](https://thecinematicreel.com/326-fright-night-turns-40/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=326-fright-night-turns-40) _2025-09-12 · Reel Chronicles_ Sink your teeth into a very special episode of Reel Chronicles as we mark the 40th anniversary of Fright Night! This week, Jack and Hunter are off, but the pod is in good hands as two vampire experts, JC and Rory, join Dave to break down what makes Tom Holland’s cult classic endure four decades later. From its unforgettable performances to its blend of horror and humor, the team revisits… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/content.blubrry.com/reelchronicles/FrightNight40.mp3)