Fantastic Fest 2026 Recap

This week we are deep diving into The Hustler, an under-appreciated classic from 1961. We lovingly approach this episode similar to a book club discussion where we go into deeper meanings, personal impacts, and genuine thoughts about the film. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to learn who will be next week's Hall of Fame inductee. Special thanks to Courtney for the great show graphics and to Whitney for running our social media account. 

Coming to us LIVE from the Austin Film Festival, Brian sat down with filmmaker Chris Gary and star Adam Golden to discuss their documentary film Chasing Time. Thank you so much to Courtney for our amazing show graphics and to Whitney for managing our social media.

A loving breakdown of the movies watched during Hooptober and the month as a whole. Special thank you to Courtney for our incredible show graphics.

Coming to us LIVE from the Austin Film Festival, Brian sat down with filmmaker Tyler Savage to discuss his film Oddities. Thank you so much to Courtney for our amazing show graphics and to Whitney for managing our social media.

In an attempt to put together the coolest "Staff Recommendations" shelf this Halloween, we're drafting our favorite horror and thriller films. Thanks to Courtney for our tremendous show graphics and Whitney for running our social media. 

This week Brian, Whitney, and Jake bring the group chat to life. They discuss the Paramount/Discovery merger, the most influential films of the last five years, Exorcist vs Rosemary's Baby, the television shows Carrie and Crystal Lake, and much more! Special thanks to Courtney for our lovely show graphics and to Whitney for running our social media.

On this episode, Jake inducts Tom Hanks into the Fantastic Film Club Hall of Fame. We deep dive into the details of Papa Hanks' candidacy and take a big picture look at his career. In our second segment, we place four names onto the Hall of Fame Ballot that will be voted on next Spring. Special thanks to Courtney for our tremendous show graphics and to Whitney for managing our social media. 

This week we are deep diving into Joe Dante's wildly underrated The 'Burbs. We lovingly approach this episode similar to a book club discussion where we go into deeper meanings, personal impacts, and genuine thoughts about the film. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to learn who will be next week's Hall of Fame inductee. Special thanks to Courtney for the great show graphics and to Whitney for running our social media account. 

In this episode, Brian and Jake wax poetically about their favorite films that played at this year's Fantastic Fest. Special thanks to Courtney for our lovely show graphics and to Whitney for managing our social media.

Jake and Dillon recap the TIFF that was and all the amazing things Dillon saw at this year's festival. Special thanks to Courtney for our incredible show graphics and to Whitney for running our social media.