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 th...

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 sto...

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 cuts...

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 d...

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 atmos...

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...

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 everythi...

This Labor Day, as JAWS returns to IMAX and beaches everywhere fill up, we decided it was the perfect time to hand out some punishment. Jack and Hunter lost our Fantasy Summer Box Office Draft, and their sentence? Sitting through the notorious JAWS: THE REVENGE.  From Michael Caine’s infamous paycheck to Ellen Brody’s telepathic shark vendetta, we dive into the mess, the madness, and the legacy of...

Forty years ago, Rocky Balboa ended the Cold War with a left hook and a heartfelt speech about change. In this special anniversary episode, Dave, Hunter and special guests, JC and Blu-Ray Dan go the distance on Rocky IV —both the original theatrical cut and Stallone’s 2021 director’s cut ( Rocky vs. Drago ). We wax poetic about every sweat-soaked musical montage—from the guilt-fueled Lamborghini d...

Grab your VHS tapes and power up the DeLorean because it’s draft time! In this special episode, we’re heading back to 1985 , as Dave, Jack, Hunter and special guest Darren go toe to toe in a fantasy draft to build the ultimate 1985 movie lineup. Expect heated debates, deep cuts, and plenty of nostalgia as we battle for box office supremacy and cinematic bragging rights. Which films go...

Great Scott! Can you believe it’s been 40 years since Back to the Future first hit 88 miles per hour and changed the cinematic timeline forever? Welcome to a special anniversary episode of Reel Chronicles , where we’re revving up the DeLorean and heading back to 1985—the year that gave us flux capacitors, lightning strikes, and the coolest time-traveling duo in film history. On this week’s e...

Look up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! …No—it’s The Donner Cut of Superman II ! On this week’s episode, Jack, Hunter and I are soaring into the alternate dimension of one of the most fascinating ‘what-ifs’ in superhero cinema, The Donner Cut. Richard Donner’s original vision for Superman II was famously sidelined… until 2006, when fans finally got to see what could’ve bee...

We’re gonna need a bigger boat… because this episode is PACKED. To celebrate 50 years of JAWS , the Reel Chronicles crew dives headfirst into Spielberg’s summer-defining classic! From the legacy of Bruce the Shark to that spine-tingling John Williams score, it’s all on deck. But wait for it… Dave LAWYERS UP to defend Mayor Vaughn , arguing the man was just trying to protect local touri...

To infinity… and through the tiers! On the latest episode of Reel Chronicles , Dave, Jack, and special guest Luk take a joyride through 30 years of Pixar magic , ranking every single Pixar film into their official tiers. From instant classics to Cars 2,  the guys break it all down as the beloved studio celebrates the 30th anniversary of its first feature, Toy Story. Did Up soar to the top? Did Bra...

Holy neon nostalgia, Batman! Can you believe it’s been 30 years since Batman Forever lit up the big screen with Jim Carrey’s manic Riddler, Tommy Lee Jones’ two-toned madness, and Val Kilmer’s brooding Batsuit? On today’s episode, we’re diving headfirst into the Day-Glo chaos and Schumacher flair that made Batman Forever one of the most polarizing entries in the Caped Crusader’s cinematic sa...

It’s Friday the 13th, so there’s only one film that should be celebrated on this chilly evening, the one that started it all! On this episode, Dave and Hunter are joined by the Freakquels dynamic duo of Rory and EJ. The guys discuss the ins and outs on the film and the legacy its had on the genre and most importantly, is it even a good film. Where do the guys rank this film among the s...

As the Summer Blockbuster season begins, this weeks episode looks back at one of the most important blockbusters of the the last 20 years, Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins. Joining Dave this week are special guests Rory and Hugh as they wax poetically on the film and its lasting legacy on the genre and pop culture. Where do the guys rank this film among comic book origin films? Tune In! Lov...

With the releases of  Lilo and Stitch  and  Mission Impossible, the Summer Blockbuster Season is officially here. On this week’s episode, Dave, Jack, Hunter bring back the Fantasy Movie Draft. This time around, the guys are drafting all the summer films releasing from May to August in hopes to secure the team with the highest grossing box office of the summer. Where do the guys end up with t...

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… George Lucas returned to the world he made famous in 1977. On this week’s episode, Dave, Jack, Hunter and special guest Luke dive into what consider the greatest Star Wars film and sequel of all time, The Empire Strikes Back. From battle of Hoth to I Love You, I Know,  the guys break it all down. Where do the guys stand on the film? Tune In!...

What was once his most underrated has now become one of his most beloved! On this weeks episode, Dave, Jack, Hunter and special guest Rory celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Martin Scorsese’s After Hours . From the mayhem of the evening to another true story from Gonzo, the guys break it all down. Where do the guys stand on the film? Tune In! Love what you hear? Let your  friends know and lea...

After technical difficulties threw our 1995 Oscar redo into the land of lost podcasts, Dave, Jack and Hunter return with an absolute banger of an episode! Joined by special guests Rory and the icon Kurt, the guys break down the 45th anniversary of CRUISING . From its perms to rules of bandanas, the guys break it all down including memorable true stories from Dave and Kurt. Where do the guys stand...

Another Oscar Season has come to an end! Anora has our 97th winner of Best Picture and the guys are back to talk Academy Awards and Draft! After a few months away, the Fantasy Movie Draft returns as Dave, Jack and Hunter draft Best Picture winners from every decade starting in the 1920-30’s and culminating in the 2020’s. What films landed on their draft boards? Tune In! Love what you h...

Another Oscar Season has come to an end! With the upcoming 97th Academy Awards, the most entertaining podcast of the year is here. This year’s predictions are made by an elite panel including Dave, Jack, Hunter and special guests, Amanda, Darren and everyone’s favorte teacher and seasonal guest host, Sean. What film does everyone think will land the top prize and how many hopedictions...

Diane, February 24th, entering the town of Twin Peaks for the 35th Anniversary celebration of David Lynch’s Magnum Opus. On this episode,  Jack and Dave and special guests J.C and Lexi discuss one of the most important television shows of all time. From their favorite characters to the meaning of the series, the crew breaks it all down and offer their unique perspectives.  What does the crew...

After 6 wonderful seasons, Cobra Kai has ended! On this weeks episode, long time fans of the show Jack and Dave discuss the final season of the series and where it stands in the pantheon of legacy sequels. After, the guys tier the entire Miygaverse including all the films and season of the show. Where do the guys tier the series? Tune In! Love what you hear? Let your  friends know and leave us a r...