Reel Chronicles

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Reel Chronicles by The Cinematic Reel is your weekly download for film and TV. We discuss the latest entertainment news, rumors, reviews, top ten lists, and more. Subscribe to Reel Chronicles wherever you listen to podcasts. Be sure to visit our site at www.thecinematicreel.com, follow us on social media, and leave us a review.

  1. 3D AGO

    345: SCREAM: 30th Anniversary

    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! Love what you hear? Let your  friends know and leave us a review! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Reel Chronicles is on • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • Android • Stitcher Radio • TuneIn • Podchaser • Laughable • Many other podcast directories. SHOP • Swag at TeePublic SUPPORT • Become a patron of the show through Patreon FOLLOW • Reel Chronicles on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. • The Cinematic Reel on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest  Have a topic you want to hear the guys discuss? Email David at david@thecinematicreel.com. Intro/Outro Music: Fun Time by Dj Quads The post 345: SCREAM: 30th Anniversary appeared first on The Cinematic Reel.

    1h 46m

  2. FEB 14

    344: Citizen Kane: 85th Anniversary

    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 breaks down: • Why Kane remains a fixture atop “Greatest Films of All Time” lists • The legacy of “Rosebud” and whether it’s overrated or genius • The screenplay collaboration between Welles and Herman J. Mankiewicz • How the film’s technical innovations still influence modern movis • What’s aged the best  and what hasn’t • If Citizen Kane the GOAT? Love what you hear? Let your  friends know and leave us a review! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Reel Chronicles is on • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • Android • Stitcher Radio • TuneIn • Podchaser • Laughable • Many other podcast directories. SHOP • Swag at TeePublic SUPPORT • Become a patron of the show through Patreon FOLLOW • Reel Chronicles on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. • The Cinematic Reel on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest  Have a topic you want to hear the guys discuss? Email David at david@thecinematicreel.com. Intro/Outro Music: Fun Time by Dj Quads The post 344: Citizen Kane: 85th Anniversary appeared first on The Cinematic Reel.

    2h 1m

  3. FEB 7

    343: The 1991 Fantasy Movie Draft

    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 latest trailers that released this week. LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Reel Chronicles is available on: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • Android • Stitcher Radio • TuneIn • Podchaser • Laughable • and many other podcast directories SHOP Grab official swag on TeePublic SUPPORT Become a patron of the show on Patreon FOLLOW US Reel Chronicles — Facebook • Twitter • Instagram The Cinematic Reel — Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • Pinterest Have a topic you want the guys to discuss? Email David at david@thecinematicreel.com Intro/Outro Music: “Fun Time” by DJ Quads The post 343: The 1991 Fantasy Movie Draft appeared first on The Cinematic Reel.

    1h 59m

  4. JAN 30

    342: The 1996 Fantasy Movie Draft

    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 & SUBSCRIBE Reel Chronicles is available on: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • Android • Stitcher Radio • TuneIn • Podchaser • Laughable • and many other podcast directories SHOP Grab official swag on TeePublic SUPPORT Become a patron of the show on Patreon FOLLOW US Reel Chronicles — Facebook • Twitter • Instagram The Cinematic Reel — Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • Pinterest Have a topic you want the guys to discuss? Email David at david@thecinematicreel.com Intro/Outro Music: “Fun Time” by DJ Quads The post 342: The 1996 Fantasy Movie Draft appeared first on The Cinematic Reel.

    1h 44m

  5. JAN 24

    341: The 1986 Fantasy Movie Draft

    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 & SUBSCRIBE Reel Chronicles is available on: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • Android • Stitcher Radio • TuneIn • Podchaser • Laughable • and many other podcast directories SHOP Grab official swag on TeePublic SUPPORT Become a patron of the show on Patreon FOLLOW US Reel Chronicles — Facebook • Twitter • Instagram The Cinematic Reel — Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • Pinterest Have a topic you want the guys to discuss? Email David at david@thecinematicreel.com Intro/Outro Music: “Fun Time” by DJ Quads The post 341: The 1986 Fantasy Movie Draft appeared first on The Cinematic Reel.

    1h 59m

  6. JAN 17

    340: Final Nomination Predictions For The 98th Academy Awards

    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 through every major category with sharp analysis, industry context, and last-second gut calls. Which films are safely locked? Which contenders are clinging to the bubble? And which performances could either surge at the last minute or shockingly miss out altogether? Tune in and get your predictions locked. LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Reel Chronicles is available on: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • Android • Stitcher Radio • TuneIn • Podchaser • Laughable • and many other podcast directories SHOP Grab official swag on TeePublic SUPPORT Become a patron of the show on Patreon FOLLOW US Reel Chronicles — Facebook • Twitter • Instagram The Cinematic Reel — Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • Pinterest Have a topic you want the guys to discuss? Email David at david@thecinematicreel.com Intro/Outro Music: “Fun Time” by DJ Quads The post 340: Final Nomination Predictions For The 98th Academy Awards appeared first on The Cinematic Reel.

    1h 45m

  7. JAN 10

    339: The 1976 Fantasy Movie Draft

    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 heavy as 1976. Tune in to find out why. LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Reel Chronicles is available on: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • Android • Stitcher Radio • TuneIn • Podchaser • Laughable • and many other podcast directories SHOP Grab official swag on TeePublic SUPPORT Become a patron of the show on Patreon FOLLOW US Reel Chronicles — Facebook • Twitter • Instagram The Cinematic Reel — Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • Pinterest Have a topic you want the guys to discuss? Email David at david@thecinematicreel.com Intro/Outro Music: “Fun Time” by DJ Quads The post 339: The 1976 Fantasy Movie Draft appeared first on The Cinematic Reel.

    1h 51m

  8. 12/27/2025

    338: Best & Worst Movies of 2025, Most Anticipated Films of 2026 & Top 10 Movies of the 21st Century

    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 conversation packed with takes, debates, and passion, that ultimately led to Dave updating his most anticipated of 2026 once the red light turned off. LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Reel Chronicles is available on: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • Android • Stitcher Radio • TuneIn • Podchaser • Laughable • and many other podcast directories SHOP Grab official swag on TeePublic SUPPORT Become a patron of the show on Patreon FOLLOW US Reel Chronicles — Facebook • Twitter • Instagram The Cinematic Reel — Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • Pinterest Have a topic you want the guys to discuss? Email David at david@thecinematicreel.com Intro/Outro Music: “Fun Time” by DJ Quads The post 338: Best & Worst Movies of 2025, Most Anticipated Films of 2026 & Top 10 Movies of the 21st Century appeared first on The Cinematic Reel.

    2h 27m
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Reel Chronicles by The Cinematic Reel is your weekly download for film and TV. We discuss the latest entertainment news, rumors, reviews, top ten lists, and more. Subscribe to Reel Chronicles wherever you listen to podcasts. Be sure to visit our site at www.thecinematicreel.com, follow us on social media, and leave us a review.

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  • Creator
    The Cinematic Reel
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    339
  • Rating
    Explicit
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