Reel Chronicles

This week, Dave, Leo, and Ryan dive into the underworld of the gangster genre with their 10 best and 5 worst films. Listen and find out what makes their list. – This episode was originally recorded on Sunday, February 28th but due to hosting server difficulties, it’s being published on Wednesday, March 10th. Episode 169 will be available Thursday, March 11th.  Episode Timeline: 0:00 –...

This week, the guys celebrate the 45th anniversary of Martin Scorsese’s masterpiece, Taxi Driver , and its influence over 2019’s Joker . Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 49:43: News WGA Nominations Martin’s Scorsese Recent Thinkpiece on the State of Cinema Cruella Trailer Mortal Kombat  Trailer Allen v. Farrow Trailer Joss Whedon/Charisma Carpenter Allegations John Carpenters Says  Hallo...

On this  Justice League -sized edition of Reel Chronicles, the Cinephile Roundtable team joins Leo and Ryan to talk Black Cinema. The guys talk about the genre’s importance and their five film recommendations and top performances to watch, including their first entry into the subgenre. This is not an episode to be missed.  Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 56:35: News Old  &  F9 Superbowl Spots J...

The constant debate among fans of Marvel and DC Comics rages on in this week’s episode of Cinephile Roundtable. Looking at both comic giants’ history, the guys dissect every film release culminating in a final discussion about the MCU and the DCEU. Is Marvel the overwhelming powerhouse many claim it to be, or does DC take the reins? Listen and find out. Timeline 0:00 – 35:04: New...

We go back to one of our favorite genres – comic book films, but this time, they’re animated. The guys rank their Top 15 best and 5 worst. What makes their list? Tune in and find out. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 43:00: News Christopher Nolan Rumored to Be Cutting Ties with Warner Bros. Lee Daniels’  The Wonder Years Moving Forward at ABC Kevin Feige Confirms Rumors of Jim Carrey to...

Last week, the guys listed their best and worst sports films. It’s only fitting they dive deeper into the sports genre with their ten best and five worst sports films characters. Will The Great Hambino or the Italian Stallion make the list? Listen and find out. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 38:38: News Timothee Chalamet and Tom Hollands in Talks to Play Willy Wonka in Prequel Film Bridgerton Rene...

On this week’s Reel Chronicles, the guys break down their Top 15 favorite sports films & 5 worst. The episode takes an unexpected turn as the gents show their unique and different perspective on sports films while diving into their best and worst moments as a sports fan! What makes their list, and what moments crushed them as fans? Tune in and find out. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 33:53: Ne...

The guys step into the ring as they celebrate the 45th anniversary of  Rocky , the 35th anniversary of  Rocky IV , and the 15th anniversary of  Rocky   Balboa  by diving into the entire  Rocky Franchise. From their favorite moments to the breakdown of why Rocky IV should have won the MTV VMA for Video of the Year, this week’s episode has everything for fans of the franchise. Episode Timeline...

Happy New Year, Cinephiles! This month’s Cinephile Roundtable looks back at the movies of 2020. Join Elliott, JC, and Dave as they run through their best and worst films of 2020 and look into the future with their most anticipated films of 2021. Timeline 0:00 – 27:30: News Ralph Macchio says  Cobra Kai is planned through Season 6 Warner Bros. DC Slate Mix of Streaming/Theatrical Releas...

This week, we close out 2020 with our best and worst holiday films in a couples’ edition of Reel Chronicles. Dave, Jen, Ryan, and KC break down their most festive movies and the ones that don’t do the Christmas spirit justice. Happy Holidays and we’ll be back in 2021! Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 37:16: News Tom Cruise Lays The Verbal Smackdown on the set of  MI7 Rachel Leigh Cook Jo...

This week, we celebrate 30 years of  Home Alone . Released in November 1990, the film’s slapstick comedy and holiday themes made it not only an instant classic but the highest-grossing domestic comedy of all time. Who didn’t want to be Kevin McCallister fending off the bumbling burglars, Harry and Marv?  Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 1:09:05: News Spider-Man Casting News Disney’s Inve...

On this week’s Cinephile Roundtable, Dave, JC, & Elliott dive into the work of one of the best directors of this generation, David Fincher. From  Alien 3  to his latest film,  Mank , the guys discuss his entire career and rank his films from worst to best. Don’t miss this episode.  Timeline 0:00 – 28:30: News Warner Bros. Entire 2021 Slate to Release Day and Date on HBOMax an...

This week, the guys head to the Black Lodge as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of  Twin Peaks . From its production to its wild theories, the guys dive in, adding in their favorite moments and characters along the way. This episode is a MUST LISTEN for fans of the Red room and all its entities.  Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 7:42: News Joaquin Phoenix in talks to star in Ari Aster’s  Beau is...

On this week’s Reel Chronicles, the guys dive into their favorite and worst comic book movie moments. What made these moments stand out? What emotions did they bring up? What made their list? Listen and find out! Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 33:09: News Spike Lee’s Viagra Musical Scream 5 Shooting Wraps and Title Officially  Scream Robert Englund Joins  Stranger Things Justice League Snyde...

We tackle one of the most fun and entertaining genres of film – musicals. Ranking our 15 best and five worst, the guys and gal discuss what makes this genre so unique and why these films stand out the most to them. Listen and choose your favorites. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 40:29: News Johnny Depp will receive Full Salary for  Fantastic Beasts 3 Mads Mikkelson in Talks to Take Over Grindelwal...

This week’s episode does the Time Warp as the guys, and gal celebrate the 45th anniversary of the cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The crew shares personal stories from their attendance at the film’s midnight screenings along with favorite moments, characters, and performances from the film. What stories will they share? Listen and find out. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 26:07:...

On this month’s Cinephile Roundtable, Dave, Elliott, and JC break down the horror genre. From its inception in the early 1900s to its metamorphosis into one of the most popular genres in film, the guys chat about progression along with listing their top 10 horror films. What made their list? Listen and find out. Timeline 0:00 – 23:02: News Oscar Isaac Cast as Moon Knight RESPECT Biopic...

Halloween  wraps up our dive into the horror genre. As we look into its extensive legacy, we delve more into how  Halloween re-defined the slasher sub-genre and inspired future classics such as Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream,  etc .  It’s an iconic franchise of excellent to good to just ok movies that continues to live on with two new highly anticipated films coming out i...

This week, we celebrate the  Friday the 13th  franchise. Few horror films have cemented themselves into the mainstream quite like  Friday the 13th . With 12 films, a television series, novels, comic books, video games, and merchandise, Jason and Crystal Lake became iconic horror symbols worldwide. Dive in with us as we explore why it’s had such a lasting legacy.  Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 25:...

Join us this week as Dave, Leo, and Ryan serve as your dream guides and dive deep into the legacy of this classic horror franchise and the maniacal eternal boogeyman Freddy Krueger. Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 11:44: News DC Movie Changes to 2021 Benedict Cumberbatch Joins Spider-Man 3 Soul movies to Disney+ Christmas Day Mank  Trailer Released 11:45 – 1:37:04: A Nightmare on Elm Street Franchise Lis...

It’s time for the Oscars! Ever wish you could do the Oscars over and pick a year’s rightful and deserved winners? This week, Dave, JC, and Elliott break down the major award categories for each year (starting with the year they were born) and determine if the Academy got it right, where it did not, and who they would put in its place for the most worthy of the golden statue. Timeline 0...

Join us this week as we discuss one of the most shocking films of all time, Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho . Celebrating its 60th anniversary, it changed the thriller genre forever. We deep dive into the film classic, its 3 sequels, the horrible reboot in 1998, and its TV revival with Bates Motel . Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 29:09: News Emmy Awards Recap John Cena’s Peacemaker Spin-off on HBO...

We continue our look at the horror genre with Stanley Kubrick’s  The Shining  celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Considered one of the scariest horror films of all time,  The Shining has been discussed, debated, and dissected among casual movie watchers and fans alike. It has garnered an intense cult following, which only continues to grow as the years go on. Listen as we dive deep...

This week, we kick off our 2-month look at the horror genre. First up, the guys and girls break down their Top 15 Best and 5 Worst Films of the 2000s. What made their list? Listen and find out!  Episode Timeline: 0:00 – 42:28: News Mulan outpacing  Hamilton on Disney+ Kate Winslet regrets working with Woody Allen Doom Patrol Season 3 Renewal Neve Campbell Returns to  Scream 5 The Walking Dead to e...

On the debut edition of Cinephile Roundtable, Ryan, JC (@mercwiththemovies), Elliott (@moviefiles), and Dave break down the news of the week and deep dive into the filmography of one of the best directors of this generation, Christopher Nolan. From his debut, Following , to his recent release, Tenet, the guys rank his films and analyze each film’s lasting impact and the industry as a whole....