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#338 : EDUCATING RITA
The mostly forgotten 1983 movie Educating Rita is Michael’s latest retro pick. Jared recommends two new films that just hit streaming services. Joe digs into the sequel entries of an enduring horror franchise.
#337 : MODERN ROMANCE
Jared’s latest retro pick, Albert Brooks’ Modern Romance, is the topic of the episode. Joe retracts a previous HBO series recommendation. Jared champions new releases from Sofia Coppola and Kirsten Johnson.
#336 : I’M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS
Another Charlie Kaufman film, another Reel Fanatics review! Kaufman’s adaptation of I’m Thinking of Ending Things is the topic of the episode. Jared recommends a new Criterion release, Joe endorses an Amazon Prime series,
#335 : ADAPTATION
Joe’s latest retro pick is the second Charlie Kaufman / Spike Jonze collaboration, Adaptation. Michael reflects on a lost summer movie season. Joe talks Alan J. Pakula cinema, prompting a discussion of All the President’s Men.
#334 : ONE FROM THE HEART
Michael names Francis Ford Coppola’s flawed yet fascinating One from the Heart as his latest retro pick. Joe revisits another ’80s Coppola film, Jared discusses a timely HBO series, and Michael recommends a Netflix comedy special.
#333 : LOST IN TRANSLATION
Jared’s latest retro pick is Lost in Translation, so the guys dig into Sofia Coppola’s masterwork. Joe champions a new HBO series, Jared recommends two underrated 1970s films, and Michael continues to binge a recent comedy series.
#332 : THE DAMNED UNITED
For his fourth retro pick, Michael selects Tom Hooper’s The Damned United for review. Jared champions a recent series on another film podcast. Joe recommends catching up with Mr. Robot. Michael discusses the pleasure of watching Queer Eye in 2020.
#331 : OUT OF SIGHT
Jared’s latest retro pick, Steven Soderbergh’s Out of Sight, is the topic of this episode. But before that review, the guys skip recommendations in favor of a lengthy discussion regarding the COVID-19 fallout for fall sports and movies.
#330 : COME AND SEE
The guys review Elem Klimov’s Come and See to celebrate its restoration and Criterion release. Jared and Michael recommend old comedy shows, while Joe talks ideal home viewing setups.
#329 : Favorite Non-Film Media
In this listener-suggested episode, Jared, Michael, and Joe share their top five favorite television shows, books, video games, and albums. No movies!