Reel Fanatics

Michael Neelsen, Jared Gores, Joe Pudas
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Unfettered conversation about cinema.

  1. 12/09/2025

    #465 : FRANKENSTEIN

    The guys dissect Guillermo del Toro's passion project, Frankenstein. Michael recommends two under-the-radar 2025 films, Joe explores Finnish action cinema, and Jared returns to a maligned flop from last year.

    1 hr

  2. 11/26/2025

    #464 : BUGONIA

    Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone collaborate again on Bugonia, and Michael, Jared, and Joe go down the rabbit hole with them. The guys also respond to questions from a listener email.

    1h 7m

  3. 11/18/2025

    #463 : A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE

    Kathryn Bigelow returns with a political thriller, and the guys discuss it in depth. Also, Jared recommends two new indie films, Michael enjoys his recent Criterion purchases, and Joe watches chainsaw-themed entertainment.

    1h 4m

  4. 10/25/2025

    #462 : Fall Film Fest Report

    Jared discusses the dozen films he watched at this year's Mill Valley Film Festival. Joe recommends a recent Japanese film and revisits some horror classics from John Carpenter. Michael catches up with a horror sequel and a comedy franchise reboot.

    1h 16m

  5. 10/06/2025

    #461 : ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER

    Paul Thomas Anderson fans rejoice! The new film has arrived! The guys are joined by returning guest Colin Takasawa to discuss One Battle After Another and how it slides into PTA's oeuvre. But first, Colin and Joe champion a scuzzy NYC thriller, while Michael and Jared reflect on the life and cinema of Robert Redford.

    1h 42m

  6. 09/26/2025

    #460 : HIGHEST 2 LOWEST

    A Spike Lee joint starring Denzel Washington is must-see cinema, so the guys discuss this reimagining of an Akira Kurosawa classic. Michael recommends a baseball documentary, Joe champions a new Stephen King adaptation, and Jared offers a Sidney Lumet drama for people who are excited about One Battle After Another.

    1h 3m

  7. 09/08/2025

    #459 : SUPER / NAKED / WEAPONS

    As summer comes to a close, Jared and Joe review three final films from the season: Superman, The Naked Gun, and Weapons. Also, Jared reports on a few Peter Greenaway films, while Joe deep-dives into John Woo's oeuvre.

    1h 12m

  8. 08/22/2025

    #458 : SECONDS

    Joe concludes a round of retro reviews with John Frankenheimer's 1966 cult classic, Seconds. Michael finally watches an old animated series, Jared recommends two recent Radiance releases, and Joe presents a Bob Hoskins crime drama double feature.

    56 min
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Unfettered conversation about cinema.

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  • Creator
    Michael Neelsen, Jared Gores, Joe Pudas
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Reel Fanatics

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