Reel Fanatics

Michael Neelsen, Jared Gores, Joe Pudas
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Reel Fanatics

Unfettered conversation about cinema.

  1. DEC 2

    #436 : CALIGULA: THE ULTIMATE CUT

    The recent release of a new cut of Caligula led Michael to suggest the guys take a look at this infamous film, which results in a lively discussion. Also, Joe soft-recommends a TV miniseries, Jared champions a new indie Christmas movie, and Michael breaks the rules of the recs section.

    1 hr

  2. NOV 18

    #435 : ANORA

    Indie auteur Sean Baker returns with his Palme d'Or-winning Anora, and the guys are eager to discuss this latest work. Michael checks another major blind spot off his watchlist. Joe revisits a Robert Zemeckis classic. Jared is puzzled by the release strategy for the new Clint Eastwood picture.

    1h 2m

  3. NOV 13

    #434 : MADE IN ENGLAND

    The new documentary Made in England, featuring Martin Scorsese, prompts Michael, Jared, and Joe to discuss the films of directors Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger, including The Red Shoes, Black Narcissus, and particularly The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp.

    1h 2m

  4. NOV 2

    #433 : Fall Film Fest Report

    Jared reports on the movies he saw at the Mill Valley Film Festival in October. Joe recommends a recent film from a rising Japanese auteur. Michael explores the work of Buster Keaton.

    1h 2m

  5. OCT 22

    #432 : MEGALOPOLIS

    Megalopolis has finally made its way to theaters, so the guys debate Coppola's likely final work. Also, Jared recommends a new indie flick, Joe revisits an Italian master's semi-autobiographical film, and Michael checks off two more '70s blindspots.

    1h 8m

  6. OCT 1

    #431 : Essential Arthouse Films of 2024

    Jared is joined by returning guest Colin Takasawa to pick out the ten best foreign, indie, or avant-garde movies of the year and discuss twenty other notable titles.

    1h 34m

  7. SEP 21

    #430 : BRING ME THE HEAD OF ALFREDO GARCIA

    The guys kick off another round of retro reviews with one of Joe's favorites, Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia, a 1970s neo-western from Sam Peckinpah. The discussion evolves into an exploration of Peckinpah's entire oeuvre. Michael also talks about an older beloved western, Joe checks out an unseen Paul Schrader movie, and Jared recommends a recent indie film.

    1h 10m

  8. AUG 30

    #429 : MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING

    Out of nowhere comes another retro review! The guys take a look at the 1997 Julia Roberts rom-com hit, My Best Friend's Wedding, to see how it holds up today. Plus, Michael and Joe revisit two '70s cult classics, while Jared champions two new indie films.

    1h 16m
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Unfettered conversation about cinema.

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  • Creator
    Michael Neelsen, Jared Gores, Joe Pudas
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Reel Fanatics

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