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#474 : DISCLOSURE DAY
Jul 8, 2026
Unknown duration
#473 : THE DRAMA
Apr 22, 2026
1h 13m 05s
#472 : PROJECT HAIL MARY
Apr 4, 2026
58m 15s
#471 : 2001 Film Draft
Mar 19, 2026
1h 25m 19s
#470 : 98th Oscars Predictions
Mar 5, 2026
1h 06m 59s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8/26 | #474 : DISCLOSURE DAY | The Reel Fanatics are back after an unplanned hiatus! The topic of the day: Steven Spielberg's return to sci-fi spectacle. Michael, Jared, and Joe also reveal what they've been doing for the past two months. | — | ||||||
| 4/22/26 | #473 : THE DRAMA✨ | film reviewsci-fi+3 | — | — | — | The DramaKristoffer Borgli+4 | — | 1h 13m 05s | |
| 4/4/26 | #472 : PROJECT HAIL MARY✨ | space adventurefilm review+3 | — | Project Hail MaryItalian thriller+1 | — | Project Hail Maryfilm review+3 | — | 58m 15s | |
| 3/19/26 | #471 : 2001 Film Draft✨ | film draft2001 movies+3 | — | — | — | 2001 filmsmovie draft+3 | — | 1h 25m 19s | |
| 3/5/26 | #470 : 98th Oscars Predictions✨ | Oscars predictionsAcademy Awards+3 | — | — | — | OscarsAcademy Awards+5 | — | 1h 06m 59s | |
| 2/8/26 | #469 : Top 10 Films of 2025, Part 2✨ | top films2025 movies+3 | — | — | — | top films2025+3 | — | 1h 12m 06s | |
| 2/2/26 | #468 : Top 10 Films of 2025, Part 1✨ | film reviews2025 cinema+3 | — | — | — | top films2025 movies+3 | — | 58m 34s | |
| 1/18/26 | #467 : MARTY SUPREME✨ | sports dramafilm analysis+3 | — | — | — | Marty SupremeJosh Safdie+3 | — | 1h 14m 33s | |
| 1/11/26 | #466 : KILL BILL: THE WHOLE BLOODY AFFAIR✨ | Kill BillTarantino+4 | — | KILL BILL: THE WHOLE BLOODY AFFAIR | — | Kill BillTarantino+4 | — | 1h 19m 35s | |
| 12/9/25 | #465 : FRANKENSTEIN✨ | film analysisFrankenstein+3 | — | Frankenstein | Finland | FrankensteinGuillermo del Toro+3 | — | 59m 30s | |
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| 11/26/25 | #464 : BUGONIA✨ | film reviewYorgos Lanthimos+3 | — | — | — | BugoniaYorgos Lanthimos+4 | — | 1h 07m 20s | |
| 11/18/25 | #463 : A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE | Kathryn Bigelow returns with a political thriller, and the guys discuss it in depth. Also, Jared recommends two new indie films, Michael enjoys his recent Criterion purchases, and Joe watches chainsaw-themed entertainment. | — | ||||||
| 10/25/25 | #462 : Fall Film Fest Report | Jared discusses the dozen films he watched at this year's Mill Valley Film Festival. Joe recommends a recent Japanese film and revisits some horror classics from John Carpenter. Michael catches up with a horror sequel and a comedy franchise reboot. | — | ||||||
| 10/6/25 | #461 : ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER | Paul Thomas Anderson fans rejoice! The new film has arrived! The guys are joined by returning guest Colin Takasawa to discuss One Battle After Another and how it slides into PTA's oeuvre. But first, Colin and Joe champion a scuzzy NYC thriller, while Michael and Jared reflect on the life and cinema of Robert Redford. | — | ||||||
| 9/26/25 | #460 : HIGHEST 2 LOWEST | A Spike Lee joint starring Denzel Washington is must-see cinema, so the guys discuss this reimagining of an Akira Kurosawa classic. Michael recommends a baseball documentary, Joe champions a new Stephen King adaptation, and Jared offers a Sidney Lumet drama for people who are excited about One Battle After Another. | — | ||||||
| 9/8/25 | #459 : SUPER / NAKED / WEAPONS | As summer comes to a close, Jared and Joe review three final films from the season: Superman, The Naked Gun, and Weapons. Also, Jared reports on a few Peter Greenaway films, while Joe deep-dives into John Woo's oeuvre. | — | ||||||
| 8/22/25 | #458 : SECONDS | Joe concludes a round of retro reviews with John Frankenheimer's 1966 cult classic, Seconds. Michael finally watches an old animated series, Jared recommends two recent Radiance releases, and Joe presents a Bob Hoskins crime drama double feature. | — | ||||||
| 8/5/25 | #457 : EDDINGTON | Ari Aster returns viewers to the pandemic days of summer 2020 with his latest film, Eddington. Michael, Jared, and Joe reflect on that miserable time while they debate this powder keg of a thriller. | — | ||||||
| 7/22/25 | #456 : ANATOMY OF A MURDER | Michael continues the current round of retro reviews with Otto Preminger's 1959 courtroom drama, Anatomy of a Murder. Joe revisits a signature Claire Denis picture, while Michael recommends the second season of a Netflix docuseries. | — | ||||||
| 7/16/25 | #455 : F1 & NYT 21st Century List | Director Joseph Kosinski and star Brad Pitt team up with Formula One for the summer's big sports movie, so the Reel Fanatics gather to review the tape. Michael, Jared, and Joe also discuss the recent 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century list published by The New York Times. | — | ||||||
| 7/8/25 | #454 : 28 YEARS LATER | Director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland return to the 28 Days Later franchise, so the Reel Fanatics do, too, for a review of 28 Years Later and reflections on the earlier films. Also, Michael and Jared recommend streaming comedy series, while Joe defends a maligned romantic dramedy. | — | ||||||
| 6/30/25 | #453 : Film Franchise Draft | To celebrate the summer movie season, the Reel Fanatics conduct a fantasy draft of film franchises! | — | ||||||
| 6/19/25 | #452 : PAPER MOON | Jared kicks off another round of retro reviews with Peter Bogdanovich's Paper Moon. Michael champions a new Netflix sketch series, Joe catches up with Andor, and Jared presents a Criterion Channel double feature. | — | ||||||
| 6/4/25 | #451 : MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING | Tom Cruise takes his signature action franchise on one last mission, and the Reel Fanatics are along for the ride! Before the guys discuss the Mission: Impossible closer, Michael and Joe recommend two other films currently in theaters, and Jared endorses three recent TV series. | — | ||||||
| 5/21/25 | #450 : LE TROU | For his retro review, Jared selects Jacques Becker's 1960 prison break thriller, Le Trou. Joe champions the new Cronenberg film, Jared recommends a Netflix series, and Michael revisits a 30 for 30 doc. | — | ||||||
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Chart history for Reel Fanatics
Peaked at #133 in Canada, currently #133 in Canada.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| Canada | — | #133 | #133 | — |
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.