A look at Kurosawa’s classic kidnapping thriller.

John Wick and his franchise can’t be stopped!

Joel Coen strikes out on his own with a noir-flavored Macbeth adaptation.

The triumphant return of Reel Fanatics… with a whole new look! The guys explain why they’ve been MIA for the past 2½ months and give a rundown of their cinematic diet during that span.

Note: This episode was recorded several months ago.

For the latest round of retro reviews, the guys explore the work of Akira Kurosawa. First up is Joe's selection: Kurosawa's King Lear adaptation, Ran. Michael returns to Hal Ashby's 1970s work. Jared revisits a quintessential film about American labor. Joe recommends two unheralded classics from unfairly maligned directors.