100 episodes

Unfettered conversation about cinema.

Reel Fanatics Michael Neelsen, Jared Gores, Joe Pudas

    • TV & Film
    • 4.6 • 21 Ratings

Unfettered conversation about cinema.

    #420 : DUNE: PART TWO

    #420 : DUNE: PART TWO

    Does the second half of Denis Villeneuve's Dune adaptation fulfill the promise of the first? Jared, Michael, and Joe discuss. The guys also share their reactions to the 96th Oscars telecast. Joe recommends a new neo-noir, Jared discovers a '70s sci-fi curio, and Michael struggles with the work of Robert Bresson.

    • 1 hr 11 min
    #419 : Oscar Predictions

    #419 : Oscar Predictions

    The 96th Academy Awards are approaching, so Michael, Jared, and Joe analyze the nominees and offer their predictions for the winners.

    • 1 hr 12 min
    #418 : Top 10 Films of 2023, Part 2

    #418 : Top 10 Films of 2023, Part 2

    All is revealed in the shocking conclusion to Michael, Jared, and Joe's reflections on 2023 cinema! The guys divulge films #5-1 from their individual top ten lists, as well as some honorable mentions. Three more guests share their favorites of the year.

    • 1 hr 7 min
    #417 : Top 10 Films of 2023, Part 1

    #417 : Top 10 Films of 2023, Part 1

    That's a wrap on 2023! Michael, Jared, and Joe reflect on the year in cinema and share their #10-6 films from their individual top ten lists. Several guests call in to champion their favorites.

    • 1 hr 12 min
    #416 : ANATOMY OF A FALL

    #416 : ANATOMY OF A FALL

    Is she guilty? The guys examine Justine Triet's Palme d'Or-winning Anatomy of a Fall. Jared recommends the new Wim Wenders film. Joe analyzes The Equalizer franchise. Michael discovers two new dark Christmas classics.

    • 1 hr 5 min
    #415 : AMERICAN FICTION

    #415 : AMERICAN FICTION

    On this episode, the guys discuss Cord Jefferson's directorial debut, American Fiction. Michael acknowledges the impressive year of Kristoffer Borgli, Jared recommends an idiosyncratic TV miniseries, and Joe crafts some unusual sports metaphors.

    • 1 hr 8 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
21 Ratings

21 Ratings

JCChandor ,

The BEST film podcast out there

I’ve been a listener for a while and this is the real deal. Engrossing and unpretentious, it’s always great to listen to Michael, Joe, and Jared. Only thing I would change is - release episodes more often!

Ha Jae-son ,

Entertaining & informative

Compelling, non-pretentious discussion that is also highly entertaining. Focus is film but also dives into TV and music (and video games). On my short list of "must listen" podcasts. Only wish they recorded even more frequently! Highly recommended.

lexgilmour ,

Intellectual and Entertaining

Great, smart cinephiles talk about movies. Awesome.

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