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Reel Chronicles
by The Cinematic Reel
Reel Chronicles by The Cinematic Reel is your weekly download for film and TV. We discuss the latest entertainment news, rumors, reviews, top ten lists, and more. Subscribe to Reel Chronicles wherever you listen to podcasts. Be sure to visit our site at www.thecinematicreel.com, follow us on social media, and leave us a review.
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359: The 80s Horror Fantasy Movie Draft
What happens when you get a bunch of ’80s horror lovers on the pod to draft some horror gems of the decade? They try to get so obscure that they forget one of the best ’80s horror films of all time. How’s that for a tease? On this week’s episode of *Reel Chronicles*, Dave and Jack are joined by...
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358: Friday The 13th Part VI: Jason Lives: 40th Anniversary
Jason lives! Dave, Jack, and Hunter are joined by special guests Rory and Greg to celebrate 40 years of one of the franchise’s most beloved entries, Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives! The crew heads back to Camp Crystal Lake … sorry, Camp Forest Green to break down everything that makes Tom...
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357: The Evil Dead: 45th Anniversary
Spooky season rolls on as we head deep into the woods to celebrate 45 years of Sam Raimi’s horror classic, The Evil Dead! Dave and Jack are joined by the returning Hunter and special guest Rory to revisit the movie that introduced us to Ash Williams, the Necronomicon, Deadites, and one seriously...
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356: Night of the Creeps: 40th Anniversary
THRILL ME! Spooky season continues on Reel Chronicles as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Fred Dekker’s cult horror classic, Night of the Creeps! This week, Jack and Dave are joined the dynamic Frequels duo, Rory and EJ, as they head back to 1986 to revisit one of the decade’s wildest horror...
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355: Carrie: 50th Anniversary
Spooky Season continues on Reel Chronicles as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Brian De Palma’s horror classic, Carrie! This week, Dave, Jack, and special guests Rory and JC head back to Bates High to revisit Stephen King’s unforgettable story of teenage cruelty, religious fanaticism,...
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354: The Fly: 40th Anniversary
Spooky Season continues on Reel Chronicles! This week, Dave, Jack, Hunter, and special guest JC celebrate the 40th anniversary of David Cronenberg’s body horror classic, The Fly! The guys break down everything that makes this one of the genre’s all-time greats, from Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis…
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353: The Silence of the Lambs: 35th Anniversary
If Disney can start Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Universal can kick off Halloween Horror Nights in August, then we can start my favorite time of the year early too! And first up, we’re celebrating the 35th anniversary of one of the greatest Best Picture winners of all time, The…
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352: Rocky: 50th Anniversary
This week on Reel Chronicles, we’re stepping into the ring to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rocky, one of the most iconic, inspirational, and enduring films in cinematic history. With Jack and Hunter stepping outside the ring this week, Dave is joined by Rory and Rocky superfan Matt to…
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351: Alfred Hitchock’s Strangers on a Train: 75th Anniversary
Happy Birthday to the GOAT, Alfred Hitchcock! On this week’s episode, Dave, Hunter, and Jack are back to celebrate the 75th anniversary of one of Alfred Hitchcock’s greatest thrillers, Strangers on a Train! The guys hop aboard to revisit Hitchcock’s twisted tale of chance encounters, criss-cross...
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350: Aliens: 40th Anniversary
Big Jim July continues! One week after covering what many consider the greatest action film of all time, Dave, Jack, and special guest JC are back to tackle another undisputed classic: Aliens. From James Cameron’s bold tonal shift from Alien to its electrifying ensemble cast, pulse-pounding…
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349: The Awards Season Fantasy Movie Draft
Surprise! A second episode of Reel Chronicles this week as the awards season is set to kick off! This week’s second episode, Dave, Jack, and Hunter are diving back into our annual Fantasy Movie Draft: Awards Season Edition, where we each assemble a slate of contenders we believe have the best…
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348: Terminator 2: Judgment Day: 35th Anniversary
We’ll Be Back has never run truer as Dave, Hunter, Jack, and special guest JC return to talk T2. For 35 years, Terminator 2: Judgment Day hasn’t just been one of the greatest action movies ever made; it has remained the gold standard that every blockbuster has been chasing ever since. This week…
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347: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: 60th Anniversary
Summer is in full effect, and there’s no better film to celebrate during the hottest months of the year than one of the greatest Westerns of all time, Sergio Leone’s The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Dave and Jack are joined by special guests Tyler and JC to break...
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346: ID4: 30th Anniversary
Happy 250th Birthday, America! As we celebrate Independence Day, this week’s podcast also celebrates the 30th anniversary of one of the biggest blockbusters of the ’90s, Independence Day. Joining Jack and Dave is Rory as the guys look back on what it was like to experience Roland Emmerich’s…
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355: The Steven Spielberg Tiers
After a few weeks off, the boys are back with one of their biggest episodes yet! On this week's podcast, Dave, Jack, and Hunter are joined by Rory as they tackle the filmography of one of the greatest directors of all time: Steven Spielberg. With Disclosure Day's release, there's no better time…
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354: Space Jam: 30th Anniversary
30 years ago, the monstars invaded the NBA, and only the greatest basketball player that ever lived and a bunch of looney tunes could stop them! On this week’s episode, Dave is joined by Rory to talk Space Jam. As the NBA Finals kick into high gear, the guys discuss why the film still holds space...
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353: The Star Wars MEGA Fantasy Movie Draft
With the release of The Mandalorian & Grogu, the guys take a trip to a galaxy far, far away for another Fantasy Movie Draft! Joining Dave, Hunter, and Jack is Rory as they tackle the biggest draft ever attempted on the podcast. Featuring more than 10 categories and spanning every era of Star…
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352: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off: 40th Anniversary
40 years ago, Ferris had his day off and this week, Dave, Jack and Hunter are taking a day to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. The guys break down their favorite moments in the film along with Ferris as a character and if it’s feasibly possible to complete everything...
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351: Raiders of the Lost Ark: 45th Anniversary
Jack and Hunter are on vacation, so this week Dave takes special guest Rory on an adventure in search of the Lost Ark. As Steven Spielberg’s summer blockbuster classic Raiders of the Lost Ark turns 45, the guys break down what makes the film so timeless. From its iconic opening sequence to John...
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350: The Devil Wears Prada: 20th Anniversary
Gird your loins. This week on Reel Chronicles, Dave and Hunter are joined by special guest Darren to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Devil Wears Prada. Along with a breakdown of the film, the guys introduce a brand-new Reel Chronicles category: The Golden Age Recast, where the hosts imagine...
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349: The Sports Movie Fantasy Movie Draft
Surprise! A double dose of drafts is on deck! After completing the Summer Blockbuster Movie Fantasy Movie Draft, the guys get ready for the upcoming NFL Draft by drafting their favorite Sports Movies! Joining Jack and Dave are guest hosts, JC and the Freakquels dynamic duo, Rory and EJ. What…
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348: The 2026 Summer Blockbuster Fantasy Movie Draft
With the cold weather in the rear view mirror, the warm days are on the horizon. What does that mean? The summer blockbuster season is on the way! With that being said, Dave, Jack, and Hunter draft what they think will be the highest-grossing films of the summer. But first, the guys discuss the...
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347: West Side Story Turns 65
If you thought we were done looking back at awards season, think again. On this week’s episode, Dave, Jack, and special guests Rory and JC revisit an awards season from yesteryear, celebrating the 65th anniversary of one of the greatest Best Picture winners of all time, West Side Story. The guys...
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346: Blue Velvet: 40th Anniversary
As the sun sets on the 98th Academy Awards, Dave, Jack, and Hunter return to celebrate a film famously overlooked by the Academy: Blue Velvet. Often considered the perfect gateway into the world of David Lynch, the guys dive into the film’s lasting legacy and unpack what makes it so…
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347: Final Predictions For The 98th Academy Awards & The OSCARS Snubs Fantasy Movie Draft
Awards season has reached its final stretch, and we’re closing it out with a packed episode of Reel Chronicles. With the 98th Academy Awards just around the corner, we break down our final Oscar predictions across all categories, discussing which films and performances are poised to take home the...
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346: 25 years on Mulholland Drive
Even a year after his passing, David Lynch remains one of the most discussed directors today. With his unique brand of storytelling, his films evoke a tremendous amount of discussion, and this week’s pod is no different. Joined by Jack, Hunter, and two special guests, J.C. and Lexi, Dave &…
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345: SCREAM: 30th Anniversary
With the release of Scream 7, It’s time to have a SCREAM baby! In an anniversary that made me feel quite old, this weeks episode celebrates the 30th anniversary of Scream. Joining Dave, Jack and Hunter on this episode are JC, Rory and Tyler as they talk about their first experience with the film...
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344: Citizen Kane: 85th Anniversary
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...
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343: The 1991 Fantasy Movie Draft
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...
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342: The 1996 Fantasy Movie Draft
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…
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341: The 1986 Fantasy Movie Draft
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...
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340: Final Nomination Predictions For The 98th Academy Awards
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…
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339: The 1976 Fantasy Movie Draft
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...
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338: Best & Worst Movies of 2025, Most Anticipated Films of 2026 & Top 10 Movies of the 21st Century
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…
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337: Home Alone: 35th Anniversary
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...
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336: Rankin & Bass & Charlie Brown’s Christmas
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…
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335: The Godfather Part III: 35th Anniversary
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...
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334: The Sound of Music: 60th Anniversary
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...
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333: The Legend of Billie Jean: 40th Anniversary
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...
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332: The Awards Season Fantasy Movie Draft
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...
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331: Nightmare on Elm Street II: Freddy’s Revenge: 40th Anniversary
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…
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330: Halloween VI: The Curse of Michael Myers: 30th Anniversary
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…
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329: The Exorcist III: 35th Anniversary
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....
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328: The Shining: 45th Anniversary
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...
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327: Psycho: 65th Annivesary
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...
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326: Fright Night Turns 40
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...
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325: The Box Office Draft Punishment: Jaws: The Revenge
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...
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324: Rocky IV: 40 Years of Musical Montages & Ivan Drago
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…
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323: The 1985 Fantasy Movie Draft
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...
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322: Back to the Future: 40th Anniversary
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...
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Reel Chronicles by The Cinematic Reel is your weekly download for film and TV. We discuss the latest entertainment news, rumors, reviews, top ten lists, and more. Subscribe to Reel Chronicles wherever you listen to podcasts. Be sure to visit our site at www.thecinematicreel.com, follow us on social media, and leave us a review.
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