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Reel Film Chronicles fans rejoice! We're taking a spin around the circuit today with the often misunderstood classic SPEED RACER, directed by the incredibly talented Wachowskis. Once we got our paws on the newly released 4K UHD, we knew it was a movie that belonged in the pantheon of the Chronicles. And it shows: we have an absolute blast recording this and I think our enthusiasm really shines through.

Speed Racer (2008)

Directed by: Lana Wachowski - Lilly Wachowski

Starring: Emile Hirsch - Christina Ricci - John Goodman - Susan Sarandon - Matthew Fox

Genres: action - family - adventure - comedy

Runtime: 135 minutes

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Chapters

0:00: Introduction and Overview

13:36: Feature Discussion (with spoilers)

49:17: Ratings Game/Guesses

52:30: Our Ratings

57:06: Closing Thoughts

Episode 98

Speed Racer

Speed Racer is a young and brilliant racing driver. When corruption in the racing leagues costs his brother his life, Speed must team up with the police and the mysterious Racer X to bring an end to the corruption and criminal activities.

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YOU asked for it, and we're delivering! Wait...did anyone ask for this? Regardless, you're here and we appreciate you.

We present our worst films of the year for 2025, and this year is special because not only do you get five bummer picks from each of us, but a shared bonus, sixth movie that we both agreed was actually the worst film of the year (and don't imagine too many would disagree with).

Check out the chapters in the episode to skip around to films you're interested in hearing about, and we save the mystery film for last (spoiler alert: it's War of the Worlds).

Do you agree on our picks? We'd love to hear from you!

Thanks again for listening!

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Episode 97

2025 Bottom 5

Chapters

• 0:00 - Introduction, Context and Disclaimers
• 1:50 - 5: Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare
• 3:30 - 5: Fountain of Youth
• 5:46 - 4: The Ritual
• 7:24 - 4: Alarum
• 10:10 - 3: Flight Risk
• 12:17 - 3: Alma and the Wolf
• 15:21 - 2: Fear Street: Prom Queen
• 18:08 - 2: Jurassic World Rebirth
• 24:11 - 1: Wolf Man
• 29:10 - 1: The Electric State
• 33:53 - War of the Worlds
• 38:58 - Closing Thoughts and Conclusion

Music by Alexi Action from Pixabay

It's that time again, for the exclusive top ten lists of our favourite films from the past year! The value is incredible: you're getting Brian and Nathan's top ten of 2025, but also a whole host honourable mentions that didn't quite make the list.

And chapters! Look at that, if your podcast player supports it, give it a go to scoot around the episode at your leisure. We try out best to avoid spoilers for the films.

We also want to hear from you! What are your top films of the year?

And lest we forget: next episode will be our bottom 5 of 2025, which is always a fun episode with our fair share of hot takes and disappointments.

Thanks again for listening!

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Episode 96

2025 Top 10

Chapters

• 0:00 - Introduction, Context and Disclaimers
• 4:56 - 10: Weapons
• 8:02 - 10: Black Bag
• 10:38 - 9: Superman
• 14:19 - 9: Life of Chuck
• 19:12 - 8: Marty Supreme
• 22:21 - 8: Predator Badlands
• 26:55 - 7: Black Bag
• 29:25 - 7: The Surfer
• 33:30 - 6: Predator Badlands
• 37:27 - 6: F1
• 43:59 - 5: Companion
• 47:41 - 5: Wake Up, Dead Man
• 52:40 - 4: Bugonia
• 57:10 - 4: Weapons
• 1:01:49 - 3: Train Dreams
• 1:05:11 - 3: 28 Years Later
• 1:10:40 - 2: One Battle After Another
• 1:14:31 - 2: Sinners
• 1:20:01 - 1: Sinners
• 1:23:48 - 1: Train Dreams
• 1:31:33 - Honourable Mentions
• 1:42:03 - Closing Thoughts

Music by ⁠Alexi Action⁠ from ⁠Pixabay