#472 : PROJECT HAIL MARY

You Can See Everything, the surprise documentary event of the fall season, is the subject of this discussion. Michael, Jared, and Joe dispense with recs to dig deep into Fielder & Oppenheim's rich text.

The guys investigate one of the fall season's buzziest films, Primetime, in this episode. Plus, Michael catches up on some summer flicks, Jared endorses two new arthouse films, and Joe checks in on a franchise reboot.

The guys discuss a variety of topics in this eclectic episode: smaller summer movies, old classics, the upcoming fall slate, and exciting physical media releases. Michael backs Marvel, Jared champions his favorite recent discovery, and Joe picks a fight.

Has Marvel returned to fun form with Spider-Man: Brand New Day? Jared, Michael, and Joe discuss the year's biggest film. Also, Michael recommends a new 4K release, Joe revisits a '70s pulp classic, and Jared champions a recent indie sex comedy.

The movie event of the year, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, has finally arrived on our shores. Michael, Jared, and Joe discuss the film and how it fits into the Nolan oeuvre.

Jared and Joe are joined by returning guest Colin to appraise the horror cinema offerings from the first half of 2026. The guys discuss Obsession, Backrooms, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, and over twenty other movies!

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.

Kristoffer Borgli's provocative The Drama causes drama on the podcast! But before the argument erupts, Jared recommends a forgotten classic, Michael revisits a sci-fi blockbuster, and Joe changes his mind on an acclaimed 2025 film.

The guys go on a space adventure with big-budget crowdpleaser Project Hail Mary. Jared recommends an old Italian thriller, Michael revisits a childhood favorite, and Joe champions Michael Mann.

A quarter of a century has passed since 2001, so Michael, Jared, and Joe reflect on that time with a fantasy draft of movies from that year.