Reel Chronicles

It’s the last episode of the decade! We list out our favorite Christmas-Adjacent (it takes place during the holiday but isn’t about it) films and yes, Die Hard does make a few of our lists. Along with that, we dissect the nominations for the upcoming SAG and Golden Globes Awards. Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy New Year and a big THANK YOU for listening and sharing Reel Chronicles....

In anticipation of the conclusion of the Skywalker saga with next week’s premiere of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker , Reel Chronicles takes a look at our top film franchises. Before that, Dave, Leo, and Ryan delve into film awards season and their Golden Globes predictions. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 15:00 – News 15:00 – 43:00 – Awards Season and Golden Globes Predict...

Francis Ford Coppola continues his Godfather trilogy with one of the best sequels ever made – The Godfather Part II . In honor of its 45th anniversary on December 20th, David, Leo, and Ryan delve into the magnitude of this epic from the rise of Michael as the new don and a look back at the humble beginnings of Don Vito, favorite scenes, quotes, and more. Before this, they look at Martin Scor...

No film is complete without a great soundtrack. Fim scores play an essential role in the production of a movie, adding suspense, driving action, and much more. A genuinely masterful score stays with you long after the film has ended. This week, David, G, Ryan, and Leo discuss their favorite film scores and the iconic composers that have created them. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 15:00 – Ma...

With the release of Disney+ last week, we’ve dedicated this week’s episode to our top 10 Disney animated films, inclusive of Disney’s Golden Age and recent films from the 2010s. The guys break down why these films made their list along with a favorite scene from each. Mentioned: Black Christmas remake is PG-13 Friends Reunion on HBO MAX Mark Wahlberg in talks to join  Uncharted f...

With the release of  Doctor Sleep  last week, we’ve dedicated this episode to the King of Horror himself, Stephen King. We take a look at our favorite films and how well they’ve been adapted from their novels to the big screen. We’ve even added in some of our favorite scenes from each of our choices. Listen and find out if you agree with us. Listen to past episodes : 106: Favorit...

David, Ryan, and G talk small screen greats this week breaking down their top 10 favorite TV shows and episodes from each series. What will make their list? Along with this, they discuss Terminator: Dark Fate and Joker ‘s box office domination. You don’t want to miss it! Listen to past episodes : 105: Favorite Scream Queens and Horror Remakes 104: Top 10 Favorite Comic Book Films and S...

Happy Halloween! On this week’s horror-themed episode of Reel Chronicles, Dave, Ryan, and Gaius break down their top 5 scream queens and top 5 horror remakes that were better than the originals! What did the guys choose? Listen and find out! Listen to past episodes : 104: Top 10 Favorite Comic Book Films and Scenes 103: Joker 102: Top 10 Movie Trailers 101 – Top 10 Movie & TV Couples Our 100th...

This week, Dave, Leo, Gaius, Chris, and Ryan break down their top 10 favorite comic book films and scenes. We’ve done this topic before in episode 46 but a lot has changed since then. The gang also discusses all that Batman news, what they watched this week and reactions to  El Camino and  Jay and Silent Bob Reboot . Listen to past episodes : Episode 53 – Top 10 Comic Book Storylines and Cha...

We’re back! After a brief hiatus, David, Jen, Leo, Chris, and special guest Ben from the Movie Confessions podcast return with a new episode. Featured in a key and climactic moment of the movie, Ben breaks down what it was like to be an extra on the set of Joker. We discuss Ghostbusters 3 , Martin Scorsese’s Marvel opinion (yes, that one), David’s recent Oscar predictions , and I...

It’s a men’s club on this week’s Reel Chronicles. David, Gaius, Ryan, and Chris list out their top 10 movie trailers of all time, along with reactions to the Netflix’s new Breaking Bad film El Camino , the Disney + additions recently announced and all the Sony/Marvel Spider-Man drama. Listen to past episodes : 101 – Top 10 Movie & TV Couples Our 100th Episode Episode 99...

This week’s Reel Chronicles is taken over by the couples of the podcast – David and Jennie and Ryan and KC, joined by very special guests, Sandra and Eric Duggan from the First Round Flick podcast. The couples break down the week’s news, 2020 Oscars possibilities, and their top 10 film and TV couples with a twist from Sandra and Eric. Listen and find out!   Follow First Round Flick on...

After two years, Reel Chronicles has hit their 100th episode. To celebrate this monumental occasion, we’ve brought back voices from the past (Luis!) to break down the latest news, including Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Leo, Ryan and special guest Chris and a REEL debate between Dave and special guest, Sergio, about Midsommar and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. After that, the...

This week’s Reel Chronicles looks at the latest entertainment news, including a spoiler-filled breakdown of Stranger Things 3 and Spider-Man: Far For Home . After, the guys and gal look at the current divide between film critics and filmgoers and what has led to this current state of separation. What hot takes hit the airwaves this week? Find out and listen to our 99th episode! Special Guest...

With the conclusion of June, the mid-year point of 2019 has arrived! This week’s Reel Chronicles, the gang breaks down their top 10 films of 2019 thus far. Is Avengers: Endgame the defacto number 1? How did Leo school Dave on the Guardians of the Galaxy? Why does Dave think Shazam! is the best Captain Marvel movie of 2019? Find out on this week’s episode! We also covered: Joker film is...

We’ve been looking forward to this episode for over a year! Now’s our chance to celebrate the man, the myth, the Bat! This week’s Reel Chronicles looks back at the legend that is Batman as it celebrates 30 years. We’ll go through its legacy and the impact it’s had on the comic book film genre and dissect the production, casting and all of our favorite moments from the...

35 years ago, busting ghosts became a thing! This week’s Reel Chronicles looks back at the 35th anniversary of  Ghostbusters and the 30th anniversary of Ghostbusters II . We go through all of our favorite moments and ones that don’t hold up so well anymore, along with a discussion on its legacy. Read David’s reviews of the original Ghostbusters and the 2016 remake .  We also cover: Vil...

Reel Chronicles looks at movie trilogies this week. We made our lists of best, underrated and worst trilogies. Which one of Ryan’s choices drove Dave insane? Wait until you hear! Before that, we go over first reactions to  Toy Story 4 and after our trilogies, we dive into X-Men: Dark Phoenix . Was it good? Was it bad? Where does it fall in the rankings of the Fox/Marvel library? Can Disney s...

With the release of Elton John’s Rocketman , we take a look at our top 10 musical biopics. Did it make our lists? Did Bohemian Rhapsody ? Before that, we discuss news and our reactions to new trailers for Annabelle Comes Home , Rambo , and  The Goldfinch . Listen to past episodes : Episode 93 – Reel It Back: The Phantom Menace Turns 20 Episode 92 – A Song of Ice and Fire Episode...

Twenty years ago, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace was the most anticipated film of the 1990s. That anticipation turned to disappointment as the film left a lot to be desired. This week, the Reel Chronicles gang breaks down the ins and out of the movie, including the legacy it left behind. Listen to past episodes : Episode 92: A Song of Ice and Fire Episode 88 – Captain Marvel &...

After eight seasons, Game of Thrones , one of the greatest shows of all time, has concluded. To commemorate its impressive run, David, Jen, Leo, and Sergio explain their thoughts on the series finale, favorite episodes and moments throughout the series and its divisive final season. Listen in to hear their debate. Listen to past episodes : Episode 89 – Reel It Back: The Godfather Episode 88 &#8211...

It’s all come down to this! On this week’s Reel Chronicles, David and Leo discuss the most anticipated film of the year, Avengers: Endgame . This spoiler-filled breakdown includes David and Leo’s favorite moments and the ones that shocked them and made them cry the most! After the breakdown, the guys countdown their favorite moments in the MCU and rank the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Listen to past...

On this week’s episode, we break down the week’s news, released trailers ( John Wick , Annabelle and more), and what we watched this week. After the hour mark, we play 3 new games – Franchise or Reboot, Double D’s (Defining Decades) and What If? castings. We’ll be back with a new episode in 2 weeks, if not sooner! Movie Trailers We Cover : John Wick Annabelle  Toy Sto...

This week, we celebrate the 47th anniversary of the greatest movie of all time,  The Godfather . Before we do, we talk about the Jay and Silent Bob reboot, Shazam might be the best rated DCEU movie,  Supernatural is ending after season 15, and What We Watched This Week including Jordan Peele’s Us . Listen, subscribe and download Reel Chronicles on Apple Podcasts, Android, Google Play, Spotif...

This week, Reel Chronicles has a marvelous return to break down their thoughts on Captain Marvel  and ranking it alongside the current MCU. Keep listening to hear them geek out over the surprise “final” trailer to Avengers: Endgame that was dropped on Friday. We also discuss : Aunt Becky’s College Scandal  RIP Luke Perry One Day at a Time was canceled and Jen is outraged #SaveODA...