Reel Chronicles

Eighty-five years after its release, Citizen Kane still isn’t just a movie, it’s a benchmark and the most important film of all time. In this anniversary special, Dave is joined by Hunter, Jack, and special guest Rory for a deep dive into the film that permanently changed how cinema thinks. Does Kane still hit the same way in 2026? Or has its reputation grown larger than the film itself? The crew...

The final draft of DRAFT MONTH is here! On this week’s episode, Dave, Jack, Hunter and special guest J.C and Rory tackle one of the most stacked years of the 90’s, 1991.  A year that has Dave, Jack, and Hunter longing for the top spot to grab, not T2, but the magnum opus in the career of Oliver Stone. Will the fellas blind draft? Who will be sniped? Listen to find out! But first, the g...

Draft Season continues as Dave, Jack, Hunter and special guest J.C tackle 1996. A year with an array of gems and one horror film that rejuvenated the genre. Not only that, but Jack does his best to draft Hunter’s iron clad Action pick. Will the fellas blind draft? Who will be sniped? Listen to find out! But first, the guys look the latest additions to the National Film Registry. LISTEN &...

Two weeks after the shit show that was the 1976 Fantasy Movie Draft, Dave, Hunter, Jack and special guests: the Freakquels podcast duo: Rory and EJ are back to draft the film year 1986. Will the fellas blind draft? Who will be sniped? Listen to find out! But first, the guys look back at the 98th Academy Award nominations. LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Reel Chronicles is available on: Apple Podcasts • Spo...

With Oscar nomination morning right around the corner, awards season is officially entering its most nerve-wracking phase. On this episode of Reel Chronicles, hosts Dave, Jack, and Hunter are joined by special guest Joss to break down their final predictions for the 98th Academy Awards nominations. From Best Picture heavyweights to volatile acting races and tech-category curveballs, the panel runs...

2026 is here and so is the return of the Fantasy Movie Draft. On this week’s episode, Dave, Hunter, Jack and special guests Rory and Joss break down the flood of awards season news, including their predictions for this Sunday’s Golden Globes. Then, the crew dives into a draft of the films of 1976 and it quickly becomes clear that while the ’70s were an all time great decade, few years were as top...

The final episode of 2025 is here! Joining Dave and Hunter are special guests Darren and Rory as the guys wrap up the year by breaking down the best and worst movies of 2025 , diving into the most anticipated films of 2026 , and ranking their Top 10 Movies of the 21st Century (so far) . From surprises and disappointments to future hype and all-time favorites, Episode 338 delivers a full-scale conv...

35 years ago, Kevin McCallister was left home alone… and 35 years later, so are some very controversial opinions. Dave, Jack, and Hunter are joined by special guest Rory to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Home Alone, the holiday classic that defined a generation, launched one of the most iconic kid performances ever, and turned household booby traps into cinematic legend. But this isn’t your sta...

This week, Dave, Jack and Hunter cozy up by the mic to dive into the TV specials that shaped an entire generation of Christmas memories. From the whimsical stop-motion magic of Rankin/Bass to the timeless warmth of A Charlie Brown Christmas , the guys revisit the stories, songs, and characters that defined December for millions. Expect spirited debates and nostalgia over the best Rankin/Bass deep...

Just when you thought you were out… we pull you back in! Join Dave, Hunter, and Jack and special guests Rory and an  run-in from JC, as we celebrate 35 years of The Godfather Part III , the operatic conclusion to cinema’s most iconic crime saga. In this anniversary episode, we revisit the film’s legacy, its wild creative swings, and the ways it continues to spark debate decades later. From Al Paci...

The hills are alive… and so is our love for one of the most timeless musicals ever made. Join Dave, Jack and special guest Amanda as we celebrate 60 years of The Sound of Music. A film that continues to stand the test of time as a beloved classic. In this special anniversary episode, we dive into the film’s legacy, unforgettable performances, iconic songs, behind-the-scenes stories, and why its im...

On this weeks episode, Dave, Hunter, Jack and special guest JC look back at one of the unseen gems of the 1980s. It’s 40 YEARS of The Legend of Billie Jean: A  cult classic that continues to live rent-free in the hearts of 80s lovers and midnight-movie obsessives everywhere.  The guys look at Helen Slater’s instantly iconic performance, Christian Slater stealing scenes before he became a hou...

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...