Reel Chronicles

Join us this week as we cover our top video game film adaptations from the very worst Super Mario Bros. , the near decent  Resident Evil , the should’ve been good  Assassin’s Creed , to the ridiculous  Mortal Kombat and more! First, we show some love to Chadwick Boseman (RIP), go over what we watched, and hear a new segment by Meg. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 34:41: News Rest in Power Cha...

We have a lot to say this week: our strong reactions to DC FanDome, including Dave & Meg’s debate about the Snyder cut and Robert Pattinson’s Batman. We also break down our top Netflix original and distributed films. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 56:15: News Olivia Wilde directing a Female-Led Sony Marvel Film DC FanDome News and Reactions Movie Taglines 56:16 – 1:32:41: Top Netflix Ori...

We’re celebrating the 15th anniversary of  The 40-Year-Old Virgin , a film that has aged as well as Paul Rudd. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 41:05: News Clueless ,  Fresh Prince of Bel-Air , and  Who’s the Boss Reboots Mulan Disney+ Streaming Update DC Comics Layoffs New York Comic Con Cancelled What We Watched Movie Taglines 41:06 – 1:10:37: Reel It Back: The 40-Year-Old Virgin Listen to p...

We’re not crying, YOU’RE crying. No wait, we’re all crying…We have a very special edition of this week’s Reel Chronicles. The gang is joined by KC, Ryan’s wife, to break down our top 10 saddest moments in film. Listen in to hear if we named one of yours. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 42:37: News Snyder Cut Nia DeCosta directing  Captain Marvel 2 Jared Leto cast as An...

Twenty-five years later and we’re still totally buggin’ about everything Clueless . Join David, Jen, and Meg as we get nostalgic reliving memorable quotes, facts, and our top choices for what aged best and worst, plus most memorable cameo at the Val party. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 15:59: News Courteney Cox Returns as Gale Weathers in Scream Reboot Emmy Nominations & Snubs 16:00 – 5...

With over $2 billion at the box office, Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy changed audiences’ expectations of what a superhero movie could be. From the hero’s origins to the centuries of injustice explored in the three films over seven years, the Dark Knight trilogy paints a gritty and captivating world of Gotham and Batman/Bruce Wayne not yet seen before. Dive in with us as...

A new chapter of Reel Chronicles begins this week! We’re welcoming a new co-host –  Meg the Geek! She’s an avid movie collector, Youtube vlogger, convention attendee, cosplayer and so much more! We’re excited to have her join the crew. This week, the guys and gals break down the top 10 comic book origin films. Where will  Wonder Woman fall on Jen’s list? What film mad...

With great power comes great responsibility. On this week’s Reel Chronicles, the guys responsibly list their top 15 comic book film performances. Before that, Jen joins us for our movie tagline game and our latest quarantine watch. Tune in to hear if your favorite performance made their lists! NEW T-shirts and things at our Tee Public shop . Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 37:57: Name the Tagline Q...

Thirty-five years ago, the most significant time travel film of all time hit cinemas across the country. To celebrate, this week’s Reel Chronicles breaks down every aspect of  Back to the Future , including the best and worst of the movie, along with the guys’ choice for MVP of the film. As a bonus, the guys examine the trilogy’s two other entries. Listen and find out what they h...

Holy Bonus Episode Batman! We’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of Joel Schumacher’s  Batman Forever . Dave, Leo, and Ryan look at the divisive film and break down their favorite moments, characters, and casting What If’s? of the 1995 installment in the Batman franchise! What do the guys have to say about the film? Listen and find out! NEW T-shirts and things at our Tee Public...

With the 35th anniversary of Back to the Future* this week, we dedicated our episode to time travel – the movies that did it well and the ones that didn’t. Before that, we pay tribute to the legend who gave us Batman and Robin and St. Elmo’s Fire , director Joel Schumacher, and we play a new game called Guess the Tagline. Ryan beat us all.  *Tune in next Wednesday for a special B...

This week, Reel Chronicles looks at M. Night Shyamalan’s favorite trope – the movie twist. Dave, Leo, and Ryan break down the best and worst twists of all time. Before that, they look at James Cameron’s movies (the good, the bad, and the Avatar ). Listen and find out if your favorite movie twist makes their lists. NEW T-shirts and things at our Tee Public shop . Episode Timeline:...

This week, Dave, Jen, and Leo tackle their lists of film remakes better than the originals and a list of their worst remakes. You may discover a film on their list that you didn’t realize is a beloved remake, and not an original like you may have thought. Before that, they discuss the recent movie release changes starting with  Tenet  in July and the introduction of a new Joker in Matt Reeve...

This week, we discuss what we’ll do if AMC Theaters closes down, decide whether Steven Spielberg is one of the greatest directors of all time and run through our lists of best and worst film sequels. You already know Jen’s #1. Listen to find out why Ryan hates it so much. NEW T-shirts and things at our Tee Public shop . Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 39:37: News of the Week AMC Theaters has...

This week, Jennie’s back and the crew pays homage to their favorite 15 comedies of yesteryear and the last decade. David even argues as to why Back to the Future is a comedy, despite those that defend it’s not. What films made their list and what’s on your list? Are they the same? Listen and find out! Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 41:38: News of the Week Martin Scorcese’s Killer...

This week, we mark the beginning of summer by diving into our Top 25 Summer Blockbusters. Whether it was the release of  Jaws  in 1975 or  Star Wars  in 1977, there’s no denying that these two iconic films with their big budgets, significant returns, marketing, and merchandising started it all for what we’ve come to know as the “summer blockbuster.” Since then, we’ve...

This week, we celebrate the 15th anniversary of  Star Wars :  Episode III  –  Revenge of the Sith  and the 40th anniversary of the most significant entry in the saga,  Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back . The guys and special guest Star Wars cinephile, Vinny, break down all of their favorite moments from the two films and discuss how the reveal of Empire would not be received wel...

Starting this week, we’re shifting to Wednesdays for all-new episodes. This week, we look at the ’90s and all of our favorite films from 5 genres: action, comedy, drama, horror, and comic book (before the Marvel Cinematic Universe). Before that, we break down the filmography of one of the most unique directors of our time, Tim Burton, as well as some Oscars trivia because David has the...

This week, we look back at 25 years of an under-appreciated gem from the mind of Kevin Smith, Mallrats . The guys look at their favorite moments, characters, and discuss its place in Smith’s filmography. Topping it all off, the guys rank the entire View Askewniverse. Listen and find out where Mallrats falls in the rankings. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 30:59 – News of the Week Chris Hemsworth Ho...

This week’s Reel Chronicles ends our look back at mob films of 1990 as the guys dive into The Godfather Part III for its 30th anniversary. Along with breaking down the film’s mediocre response, the crew talks about everything including the craziness of Andy Garcia’s chest hair and how many years later, The Godfather Part III is not as bad as people make it out to be. Episode Timeline:...

As far back as we can remember we’ve always wanted to cover Goodfellas and now’s our chance. We dedicated this week’s episode to a celebration of one of the greatest films of the 90s. We break down our favorite characters, moments, and more from Goodfellas for its 30th anniversary. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 17:02 – News of the Week 17:03 – 32:29  – Quarantine Watch 32:30 – 1:17:59...

Don’t take yourself too seriously this week. We’re back with a new episode dedicated to Joel Schumacher’s classic, Batman & Robin . It’s likely the most infamous comic book movie of all time, one that stopped production on the Bat as we wouldn’t see another Batman film for another 8 years. Despite its narrative failures, it does provide fun entertainment and class...

Cowabunga! This week, we celebrate 30 years of our favorite heroes in a half shell –  the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles . Since their comic book debut in 1984, Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael, have been present for every generation. Turtlemania continues to be alive and well as our favorite reptilian heroes have embedded themselves into popular culture with six theatrical films...

This week’s episode covers our favorite Guilty Pleasure films. These films resonate with us the most and we can watch them over and over again despite them not being cinematic masterpieces. What films made the list? Listen and find out! Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 15:49 – News of the Week Possibility of Mulan & Black Widow Releasing Early Wonder Woman 1984 Pushed to August 14th The Flash se...

Fifteen years ago, one of the most transcendent shows of all time debuted – The Office . In this week’s episode, Dave, Leo, and Ryan break down the legacy of the show, along with their favorite episodes and moments from the show’s nine-year run. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 14:40 – News of the Week All Theater Chains Closed Indefinitely Black Widow Postponed Avatar Sequel...