The Reel Fantasy Podcast, hosted by Matt and Drew, was devoted to the wild and woolly world of filmed fantasy of all sub-genres. It ran from April 1, 2016 to December 31, 2018 and featured 76 Regular Episodes; several Specials; Now Playing episodes, covering films then in theaters; and the mini-podcast, I Finally Saw…!

While the podcast is on indefinite hiatus for now, all episodes are still available right here, in all their glory. Dive on in and discover the magical, glorious, splendiferous wonder that is…The Reel Fantasy Podcast!

The Reel Fantasy 10 Commandments

First observed in Episode 8 – The NeverEnding Story, and subsequently refined, these are The Reel Fantasy 10 Commandments! Requirements for any “great” fantasy film!

1. 1. 1. Opening Narration And/Or Text Crawl
      2. Ancient Prophecy
      3. Crucial-To-The-Story Brand, Tattoo Or Mark On A Kid
      4. Vague Royalty
      5. Improbable Or Impossible Weapons
      6. Sword Flipping Equals Sword Competence
      7. Walking Always More Walking
      8. Previously Unexplained And/Or Unrevealed Magical Powers And/Or Abilities
      9. Climactic Crumbling Castles
      10. All Hell Breaks Loose!