Fantastic Film Club

TIFF 2026: Toronto International Film Festival Recap

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

Hooptober 13 (2026) Preview

This week Courtney, Whitney, and Jake preview their upcoming participation in this year's Hooptober. They compare lists and get each other hyped for the annual horror wat

Fantastic Fest 2026 Preview

This week Brian and Jake get together to talk all things Fantastic Fest ahead of this year's addition. Most anticipated, Secret Screening guesses (Brian picked Goodnight

2026 Summer Movie Recap Extravaganza

This week The Film Club is recapping the most memorable films from the 2026 Summer slate. Our favorite (and least favorite) films from Memorial Day to the end of august a

Vibe Check: Tom Holland's Career, Unconventional Movie Snacks, Fall Film Vacation, and More!

This week Whitney, Brian, Courtney, and Jake hang out and check in on various vibes. What are we watching? Favorite unconventional movie snack? What are our ideal fall fi

TIFF 2026: Toronto International Film Festival Preview

On this episode, Dillon and Jake preview this year's TIFF lineup. Special thanks to Courtney for our lovely show graphics and to Whitney for running our social media. TIF

Hall of Fame: Jennifer Lawrence

On this episode, Whitney inducts Jennifer Lawrence into the Fantastic Film Club Hall of Fame. We deep dive into the details of her candidacy before taking a big picture l

Film Club #11: Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

This week we are deep diving into the Oscar darling, Silver Linings Playbook. We lovingly approach this episode similar to a book club discussion where we go into deeper

Fantasia International Film Festival 2026 Recap

This week Dillon and Jake recap the 30th edition of Fantasia. Special thanks to Courtney for our incredible show graphics and to Whitney for managing our social media. Fi

The Draft: 2006

In an attempt to put together the coolest "Staff Recommendations" shelf, we're drafting our favorite films from 2006. Thanks to Courtney for our tremendous show graphics

Vibe Check: Odyssey Summer, Baseball, Movie Meals, Superhero Fatigue, & More!

This week Brian, Courtney, and Jake hang out and check in on various vibes. Christopher Nolan dropped the film of the Summer, maybe the year. Who are some "What If" movie

Fantasia International Film Festival 2026 Preview (Part Deux)

In this episode, Jake and Whitney preview the incredible lineup playing at the 30th Fantasia International Film Festival. The genre festival in Montreal, Quebec runs July

Hall of Fame: Robin Williams

On this episode, Courtney inducts Robin Williams into the Fantastic Film Club Hall of Fame. We deep dive into the details of his candidacy before taking a big picture loo

Film Club #10: The Fisher King (1991)

This week we are deep diving into the incredible 1991 film, The Fisher King. We lovingly approach this episode similar to a book club discussion where we go into deeper m

Hall of Fame: Nicole Kidman

On this episode, Dillon inducts Nicole Kidman into the Fantastic Film Club Hall of Fame. We deep dive into the details of her candidacy before taking a big picture look a

Fantasia International Film Festival 2026 Preview (Part One)

In this episode, Jake previews the incredible lineup playing at the 30th Fantasia International Film Festival. The genre festival in Montreal, Quebec runs July 16th throu

Film Club #9: Birth (2004)

This week we are deep diving into the wildly under appreciated film, Birth. We lovingly approach this episode similar to a book club discussion where we go into deeper me

Hall of Fame: David Lynch

On this episode, we take a look at the career of David Lynch before breaking down his Hall of Fame candidacy. In the final segment, each co-host places a writer, director

Film Club #8: Mulholland Drive (2001)

This week we are deep diving into the 2001 masterpiece film, Mulholland Drive. We lovingly approach this episode similar to a book club discussion where we go into deeper

2026 Summer Movie Preview Extravaganza

This week The Film Club is previewing the upcoming Summer movie schedule. Is there a movie coming out between Memorial Day weekend and the end of August? We cover it! Spe