#441 : Top 10 Films of 2024, Part 1

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Jared, Michael, and Joe are finally ready to wrap up the previous year of movies. Here in Part 1, the guys reflect on the 2024 cinema landscape and share the #10-6 films from their individual top ten lists.

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#441 : Top 10 Films of 2024, Part 1

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#450 : LE TROU 1:04:47

1 day ago1:04:47

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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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#449 : SINNERS 1:03:57

20 days ago1:03:57

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The guys sink their fangs into Ryan Coogler's vampire horror-thriller, Sinners , in this episode. Jared recommends a new physical media release of a Reel Fanatics favorite, Joe revisits Val Kilmer's work in Tombstone , and Michael updates his 2023 top ten with a provocative French film.

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#448 : MR. DEATH: THE RISE AND FALL OF FRED A. LEUCHTER, JR. 1:03:18

29 days ago1:03:18

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For a new retro review, Michael selects one of his favorite docs, Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. by Errol Morris. Joe recommends a recent Criterion Collection release, Michael revisits a Tom Cruise hit, and Jared explores the oeuvre of an overlooked Italian documentarian.

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#447 : TRUCK TURNER 1:05:23

6 weeks ago1:05:23

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Another round of retro reviews begins with Joe's pick, Truck Turner : a 1974 Blaxploitation crime film starring Isaac Hayes as a badass bounty hunter. Jared recommends a new baseball indie, Joe champions a Netflix miniseries, and Michael finds a Malick movie he loves.

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#446 : BLACK BAG 55:54

8 weeks ago55:54

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We're only three months into the year, and director Steven Soderbergh already has two theatrical releases. His new spy thriller, Black Bag , is the subject of this episode. Jared, Michael, and Joe also highlight some of their most anticipated movies for the rest of 2025.

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#445 : MICKEY 17 1:05:00

9 weeks ago1:05:00

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Bong's new oddball sci-fi comedy is the topic of the episode, and Michael, Jared, and Joe have differing reactions! Before digging into the film, the guys discuss the 97th Oscars results and telecast.

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#444 : 2019 Film Draft 1:11:59

11 weeks ago1:11:59

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In reaction to recent comments by Quentin Tarantino, the guys decide to do a fantasy draft of the best movies from 2019. Was it as good of a year as we thought at the time? Jared goes for idiosyncratic favorites, Joe grabs some heavy hitters, and Michael makes a catastrophic mistake late in the game. Let us know who you think won!…

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#443 : 97th Oscars Predictions 1:29:19

13 weeks ago1:29:19

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Michael, Jared, and Joe react to the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards and offer their predictions for the major categories.

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#442 : Top 10 Films of 2024, Part 2 1:18:48

14 weeks ago1:18:48

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Jared, Michael, and Joe close out the 2024 year in cinema by revealing their individual top five films and then discussing various honorable mentions.

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#441 : Top 10 Films of 2024, Part 1 1:15:03

15 weeks ago1:15:03

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#440 : THE BRUTALIST 1:08:00

16 weeks ago1:08:00

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Michael, Jared, and Joe discuss Brady Corbet's The Brutalist , the buzziest film of the season. Michael champions a Sundance hit, Jared discovers an overlooked foreign film, and Joe recommends a visionary Oscar contender.

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#439 : A COMPLETE UNKNOWN 55:51

17 weeks ago55:51

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James Mangold returns to the music biopic to examine the early career of Bob Dylan. The guys share their reactions to this buzzy picture. Joe recommends a recent horror movie, Jared champions a foreign animated film, and Michael discusses a Dutch thriller that has haunted him for months.

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#438 : NOSFERATU 58:06

18 weeks ago58:06

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Indie auteur Robert Eggers delivers a new version of the horror classic, Nosferatu ! After seeing the film together—a rarity for the RF crew—Michael, Jared, and Joe share their reactions and compare it to other adaptations. Plus, Michael revisits a 2007 masterpiece, Jared recommends an animated family film, and Joe discusses the American giallo of Brian De Palma.…

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#437 : GLADIATOR II 1:04:47

21 weeks ago1:04:47

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The guys reflect on their history with 2000's Best Picture winner, Gladiator , and then discuss in depth the new sequel, Gladiator II .

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#436 : CALIGULA: THE ULTIMATE CUT 1:00:18

25 weeks ago1:00:18

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The recent release of a new cut of Caligula led Michael to suggest the guys take a look at this infamous film, which results in a lively discussion. Also, Joe soft-recommends a TV miniseries, Jared champions a new indie Christmas movie, and Michael breaks the rules of the recs section.

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#435 : ANORA 1:01:40

26 weeks ago1:01:40

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Indie auteur Sean Baker returns with his Palme d'Or-winning Anora , and the guys are eager to discuss this latest work. Michael checks another major blind spot off his watchlist. Joe revisits a Robert Zemeckis classic. Jared is puzzled by the release strategy for the new Clint Eastwood picture.

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#434 : MADE IN ENGLAND 1:02:18

27 weeks ago1:02:18

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The new documentary Made in England , featuring Martin Scorsese, prompts Michael, Jared, and Joe to discuss the films of directors Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger, including The Red Shoes , Black Narcissus , and particularly The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp .

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#433 : Fall Film Fest Report 1:02:04

29 weeks ago1:02:04

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Jared reports on the movies he saw at the Mill Valley Film Festival in October. Joe recommends a recent film from a rising Japanese auteur. Michael explores the work of Buster Keaton.

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#432 : MEGALOPOLIS 1:08:23

30 weeks ago1:08:23

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Megalopolis has finally made its way to theaters, so the guys debate Coppola's likely final work. Also, Jared recommends a new indie flick, Joe revisits an Italian master's semi-autobiographical film, and Michael checks off two more '70s blindspots.

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#431 : Essential Arthouse Films of 2024 1:34:29

33 weeks ago1:34:29

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Jared is joined by returning guest Colin Takasawa to pick out the ten best foreign, indie, or avant-garde movies of the year and discuss twenty other notable titles.

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#430 : BRING ME THE HEAD OF ALFREDO GARCIA 1:09:48

35 weeks ago1:09:48

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The guys kick off another round of retro reviews with one of Joe's favorites, Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia , a 1970s neo-western from Sam Peckinpah. The discussion evolves into an exploration of Peckinpah's entire oeuvre. Michael also talks about an older beloved western, Joe checks out an unseen Paul Schrader movie, and Jared recommends a recent indie film.…

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#429 : MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING 1:15:57

38 weeks ago1:15:57

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Out of nowhere comes another retro review! The guys take a look at the 1997 Julia Roberts rom-com hit, My Best Friend's Wedding , to see how it holds up today. Plus, Michael and Joe revisit two '70s cult classics, while Jared champions two new indie films.

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#428 : DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE 1:14:50

40 weeks ago1:14:50

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Marvel expert Kyle Nabilcy returns to the pod to discuss Deadpool & Wolverine and the future of the MCU—especially RDJ's homecoming—with Michael and Jared. Joe calls in to share his reaction to the latest superhero movie, too. And Kyle asks an important question: What happened to John Grisham adaptations?…

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#427 : MAXXXINE / LONGLEGS 1:02:33

42 weeks ago1:02:33

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Michael moderates spoiler-free reviews of MaXXXine and Longlegs by Jared and Joe. Then the guys discuss the trailers for some upcoming horror-thrillers and weigh in on comments made by Paul Schrader about the horror genre.

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#426 : INSIDE OUT 2 & The State of Theaters 1:10:23

46 weeks ago1:10:23

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A combo episode. First, Michael and Jared do a brief review of Pixar's Inside Out 2 . Then Joe joins in for a discussion about the current state of movie theaters and where theatrical exhibition and moviegoing are headed. Spoiler alert: the future doesn't look bright!

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#425 : HIT MAN 1:06:57

47 weeks ago1:06:57

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Richard Linklater's new romantic crime comedy is the topic of the day. Michael catches up on some recent Netflix offerings. Joe finally watches a '90s cult classic. Jared describes a museum video installation piece. The guys argue over whether Hit Man would have been a theatrical box office success.

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#424 : FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA 1:10:39

49 weeks ago1:10:39

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George Miller expands the story of a Fury Road character for a revenge-fueled prequel, and the guys are excited about it! Jared reports on the Cannes Film Festival, Michael recommends a new Netflix comedy series, and Joe explains his deep love for the Mad Max franchise.

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#423 : HIGH AND LOW 1:17:45

51 weeks ago1:17:45

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It's a new retro review! In anticipation of Spike Lee's remake, Jared selects High and Low to continue the unfinished trilogy of Akira Kurosawa retro picks that they started during the pandemic. Michael watches some football-related streaming content. Joe recommends a buzzy Netflix series. Jared champions a new indie horror picture.…

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#422 : CHALLENGERS 1:04:07

1 year ago1:04:07

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Is Luca Guadagnino's sexy tennis romance a win? The Reel Fanatics discuss. Joe recommends a new miniseries. Jared finishes an old miniseries. Michael reflects on twelve seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm .

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#421 : CIVIL WAR 1:11:38

1 year ago1:11:38

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Alex Garland's new film sparks a civil war on the podcast! Joe revisits a 1980s sci-fi classic, Michael recommends a recent documentary, and Jared champions his favorite film of the year.

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#420 : DUNE: PART TWO 1:11:04

1 year ago1:11:04

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Does the second half of Denis Villeneuve's Dune adaptation fulfill the promise of the first? Jared, Michael, and Joe discuss. The guys also share their reactions to the 96th Oscars telecast. Joe recommends a new neo-noir, Jared discovers a '70s sci-fi curio, and Michael struggles with the work of Robert Bresson.…

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#419 : Oscar Predictions 1:12:20

1 year ago1:12:20

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The 96th Academy Awards are approaching, so Michael, Jared, and Joe analyze the nominees and offer their predictions for the winners.

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#418 : Top 10 Films of 2023, Part 2 1:07:49

1 year ago1:07:49

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All is revealed in the shocking conclusion to Michael, Jared, and Joe's reflections on 2023 cinema! The guys divulge films #5-1 from their individual top ten lists, as well as some honorable mentions. Three more guests share their favorites of the year.

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#417 : Top 10 Films of 2023, Part 1 1:12:48

1 year ago1:12:48

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That's a wrap on 2023! Michael, Jared, and Joe reflect on the year in cinema and share their #10-6 films from their individual top ten lists. Several guests call in to champion their favorites.

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#416 : ANATOMY OF A FALL 1:05:30

1 year ago1:05:30

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Is she guilty? The guys examine Justine Triet's Palme d'Or-winning Anatomy of a Fall . Jared recommends the new Wim Wenders film. Joe analyzes The Equalizer franchise. Michael discovers two new dark Christmas classics.

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#415 : AMERICAN FICTION 1:08:41

1 year ago1:08:41

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On this episode, the guys discuss Cord Jefferson's directorial debut, American Fiction . Michael acknowledges the impressive year of Kristoffer Borgli, Jared recommends an idiosyncratic TV miniseries, and Joe crafts some unusual sports metaphors.

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#414 : MAESTRO 1:14:38

1 year ago1:14:38

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Bradley Cooper's Maestro is the focus of this episode. Also, Jared and Joe recommend two December releases, Michael eliminates some older blind spots, and together they discuss the demise of the cool movie star.

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#413 : THE BOY AND THE HERON 59:13

1 year ago59:13

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The guys discuss what might be Hayao Miyazaki's final film, The Boy and the Heron . Michael reports on several resolved blind spots, including classic Miyazaki works. Jared recommends two recent theatrical releases. Joe revisits a great Ridley Scott picture.

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#412 : MAY DECEMBER 1:12:14

1 year ago1:12:14

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The buzzy Netflix film May December from indie auteur Todd Haynes is the subject of this episode. Joe revisits some classics while Michael fills in some blind spots. Jared is surprised by one of Joe's comfort movies.

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#411 : THE HOLDOVERS 1:02:43

1 year ago1:02:43

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The guys discuss Alexander Payne's The Holdovers . Joe revisits the James Bond franchise. Jared recommends a Norwegian satire. Michael weighs in on a recent release that divided Joe and Jared.

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#410 : PRISCILLA / THE KILLER 1:05:40

1 year ago1:05:40

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Two masters return with films that seem ideally suited to their styles. How do they fare? Jared and Joe discuss Sofia Coppola's Priscilla , then Michael joins in to analyze David Fincher's The Killer .

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#409 : KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON 1:24:21

2 years ago1:24:21

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Martin Scorsese's long-awaited epic crime drama, Killers of the Flower Moon , has finally arrived! The guys discuss the film in depth. Michael revisits some older Scorsese pictures, while Joe and Jared recommend new movies on VOD.

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#408 : Eras Tour Movie + MVFF 1:19:58

2 years ago1:19:58

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Michael and Joe share their reactions to the new concert film, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour , and Jared reports on the 2023 Mill Valley Film Festival. Joe and Jared discuss Wes Anderson's Roald Dahl Netflix shorts.

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#407 : Favorite Hitman Movies 1:58:29

2 years ago1:58:29

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In anticipation of David Fincher's The Killer , the guys list their ten favorite films about professional killers. Joe and Jared also recommend some recent releases, while Michael eliminates some 1970s blind spots.

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#406 : Essential Arthouse Films of 2023 1:11:36

2 years ago1:11:36