The Revisionist’s Almanac

As a new feature on the podcast, I'll be getting together with Dave Hughes, Movie Archer staff writer, on a quarterly basis to cover everything in the world of horror.    On this episode, we give our Top Ten horror films of 2025, look ahead to the movies we're anticipating most in Q1 2026, as well as reviewing the final season of Stranger Things.    Check out all Dave's reviews at moviearcher.com  Follow Dave on Instagram - @hughesthehorrorguy   Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow me on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow me on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/ Email the show at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com 

Welcome back for the second half of this new RevAlmanac series.    Check out part one of the draft if you haven't yet - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2z1I1jOG8wDCnKkOXnwHLJ?si=c244833b5f004e40    I was joined by Adam Freed from moviearcher.com, RevAlmanac European Correspondent Heather Stewart, and Klarissa Beckstead from I've Seen That One - and the three of us each drafted a team of Oscar winners from the 1990s decade.    Through seven rounds, we each drafted a Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and a Wildcard.    Follow Adam Freed - @moviearcher on the socials and Movie Archer    Follow Heather Stewart - @heatherjstewart on the socials   Follow Klarissa Beckstead - @iveseenthatone on Instagram and https://open.spotify.com/show/6p0Sf7eC0rYTGbMGb5TB6w?si=028e60894fd240a3    Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow me on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow me on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/ Email the show at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com 

This is the very 1st in a new series on the channel.    I was joined by Adam Freed from moviearcher.com, RevAlmanac European Correspondent Heather Stewart, and Klarissa Beckstead from I've Seen That One - and the three of us each drafted a team of Oscar winners from the 1990s decade.    Through seven rounds, we each drafted a Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and a Wildcard.    Check out part one of the draft, then come back in a couple days for the second half.    Follow Adam Freed - @moviearcher on the socials and Movie Archer    Follow Heather Stewart - @heatherjstewart on the socials   Follow Klarissa Beckstead - @iveseenthatone on Instagram and https://open.spotify.com/show/6p0Sf7eC0rYTGbMGb5TB6w?si=028e60894fd240a3    Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow me on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow me on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/ Email the show at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com 

I sat down with Adam St. John of the 1001by1 Podcast to go over the details of the 1st Annual Long Take: A Gathering of Cinephiles in Conversation.    This will be the largest gathering of independent movie podcasters anywhere on earth, and we want you to be there. Whether you have a podcast, are a content creator, are a fan of movie podcasts, or just want to take a trip to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, you are welcome to be there.    Listen to this to get all the who, what, where, when, and why details of the event.    If you would like to attend the event, RSVP using this google form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNeH3SqyiuEVsEKWTtaEjD7b3JFSQA9TvtHE18mAsphXAGRA/viewform?usp=header    If you have any questions about the event, email Adam St. John at - 1001by1@gmail.com    Follow the 1001by1 Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/4SO5TQO7WgETdorAPvyKAN?si=18dbd94650c14f84    Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow me on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow me on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/ Email the show at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com 

With 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple coming out this week, Andrew, Amanda, and Heather got together to create the definitive top ten list of Ralph Fiennes performances (based on his acting, not the quality of the movie).    After listening, let us know what you think by providing your list and feedback to ours through DM or email.    Follow Amanda - @OscarUpsets on the socials Follow Heather - @heatherjstewart on the socials    Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow the show on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow the show on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow the show on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/ Email the show at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com   

Two People Exchanging Saliva (2025) is an absurdist, genre-blending story about a dystopian world where the currency is slaps to the face and kissing is a criminal offense punishable by death.    This 36-minute Oscar shortlisted live-action short is the creation of two brilliant artists, Alexandre Singh & Natalie Musteata. Andrew sat down with them to discuss how the story came about, the decisions that went into the technical aspects (music, color, setting), what the characters represent about society, and more.    Watch the film on The New Yorker's YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/RuOEEu--j2Y?si=DdAQ9VEREfrHh5JJ    Follow the film on Instagram - @two_people_exchanging_saliva Follow Natalie Musteata on Instagram - @nmusteata   Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow the show on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow the show on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow the show on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/ Email the show at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com 

After heading back to the year 2007 with Frankie Sparks & Scott Eisenberg from Shoot the Flick, I took some time to go through your listener questions submitted for this year in film.   After the episode, if you liked what you heard, go check out the entire back catalog of Almanac episodes.   Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow me on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow me on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/ Email the show at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com    Follow everything Frankie & Scott are doing:    Shoot the Flick - https://open.spotify.com/show/69SFtF7WFLyJ8z7TeumPND?si=2bcb68c057964ac3    Find them on all the socials @shoottheflick   

Jane Austen's Period Drama (2025) is the most hilarious film of last year. A comedic parody about women's business inspired by the familiar world of a Jane Austen novel.   This 13-minute Oscar shortlisted live-action short is the brainchild of two remarkably earnest and funny filmmakers, Julia Aks & Steve Pinder. Andrew sat down with them to discuss what got the two of them into the creative arts, the inspiration for the film, and much more. Along the way, there was laughter, there were tears, and there was a surprise that shook the room.    Follow the film on Instagram - @janeaustensperioddrama Follow Julia Aks on Instagram - @jaksicle Follow Steve Pinder on Instagram - @stevecpinder   Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow the show on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow the show on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow the show on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/ Email the show at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com 

The first of what will become a regular quarterly session between the RevAlmanac team. Andrew is joined by Amanda Nethington (Midwest Regional Manager) and Heather Stewart (European Correspondent) to take a 30,000 foot view of the 2025 film year and tackle the one thing Andrew promised he would never do - make way too early Oscar predictions.    Follow Amanda - @OscarUpsets on the socials Follow Heather - @heatherjstewart on the socials    Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow the show on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow the show on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow the show on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/ Email the show at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com 

On The Revisionist's Almanac, Andrew and rotating guests dive deep into the Oscars to see which winners have stood the test of time, and which haven't.   Andrew is heading back to a monumental year to kick off season three - 2007 and the 80th Academy Awards, and he's bringing Frankie Sparks & Scott Eisenberg from Shoot the Flick with him to debate Atonement, Juno, Michael Clayton, No Country for Old Men, There Will Be Blood, and more!   Introductions (0:00) 2007 Overview & Gorham Awards (3:08) Best Supporting Actress (24:29) Best Supporting Actor (36:55) Best Actress (50:43) Best Actor (1:07:52) Best Director (1:25:32) Best Picture (1:41:44) Shameless Plugs (2:04:02)   After the episode, if you liked what you heard, go check out the entire back catalog of Almanac episodes.   Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow me on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow me on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/ Email the show at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com    Follow everything Frankie & Scott are doing:    Shoot the Flick - https://open.spotify.com/show/69SFtF7WFLyJ8z7TeumPND?si=2bcb68c057964ac3    Find them on all the socials @shoottheflick   

In addition to the normal monthly Almanac episodes, on the first of every month I give a recap of everything I watched over the last month, provide my thoughts, give my recommendations, and rate the films.    So, what did I watch in December 2025 that I felt was worth mentioning? Check out the episode and let me know your thoughts. Do you agree or disagree with my opinions? You can DM me on any of the social media pages @RevAlmanac or email me at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com.   Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow me on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow me on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/

2025 and season two was a monumental achievement for the show, but it was just the beginning!  I have crafted a careful, meticulous schedule for season three of the show, which I am so excited to share with you all.  So check out this trailer to find out every monthly episode I'll be covering in 2026. every guest. Every year covered. Every Best Picture winner.    Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow me on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow me on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/ Email the show at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com   

It's the end of 2025 and to close things out, I wanted to put together one final collaboration project this year.    During this episode, you'll hear from many friends of the show who took time to share some of their favorite films of 2025, some of the movies they're looking forward to most in 2026, the season two revised choices that most caught their attention, and the episodes of season three of this show they're looking forward to most.    Introduction (0:00) Jen & Sarah from Movies & Us Podcast (8:26) Amanda Nethington from Oscar Upsets (31:07) Heather & Kenneth Stewart (36:04) Nikko Caruso (50:25) Seth & Michelle from Movie Friends Podcast (58:54) Matt & Hannah from Horror Hour with the Hannas (1:07:55) Melissa D'Agostino & Matt Campagna (1:32:00) Tom & Dana Duncan from GMOAT Podcast (2:02:27) Kieran B. from Best Picture Cast (2:17:23) Damon Carter from The NeverEnding Watchlist (2:22:39) James from I Was a Teenage Film Snob (2:31:53) Saleah Blancaflor (2:50:37) Scott Cole (2:59:06) Jaylan Salah Salman (3:14:11) Morgan from Hall of Film (3:21:21) Chauncey Telese (3:27:29) Screen Nerds Podcast (3:42:00) Chris Vecchio from Queer Horror Cove (3:54:44) Cat from Veg Out (4:01:30) Ryan from One Track Mind Podcast (4:07:41) Everett from Watch This Film Blog (4:16:46) Drake from The First Watch Podcast (4:31:21) Aaron C. (4:44:04) Randy & Kris from Media/Lit (4:57:57) Gabriel's Flick Experience (5:26:00) Kyle Durand (5:37:33) Carl & Simon from Movie the Needle (5:48:26) Luke aka Mr. Movies (6:05:42) Andrew's Close w/ Some Special Guests (6:07:07)   Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow me on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow me on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/ Email the show at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com 

I took a deep dive into 1973, along with special guest Frank Mandosa from Reels of Cinema, and after the episode we turned the voting over to you, the people! We didn't agree with any of the Academy's wins that year, so all six categories went to the social media polls for you, the listeners to decide on.  The voting has concluded and it's time to share the results and officially add these winners to the coveted Revisionist's Almanac.  With this episode cycle completed, we turn our attention to episode twenty-five, where I was joined by two first time guests, Frankie & Scott from Shoot the Flick - to dissect the year 2007 (No Country for Old Men winning Best Picture). This episode will release on Friday, January 2nd. Thanks for checking out the voting results and be sure to subscribe to the channel and rate/review the show!     Email me at: revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow me on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow me on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/   Follow everything Frank is doing:    Reels of Cinema - https://open.spotify.com/show/6dk8IJAQFCTRboG7wPEdJq?si=97c3806ac4a04aac 

Tom and Dana Duncan over at The Greatest Movie of All-Time Podcast have assembled a slew of podcast voices and content creators to each submit a list of their personal Top 50 best movies - and once those lists were submitted, they used a ranked points system to determine what are the BEST movie ever made.    Alongside their weekly releases of the 120 movies on the official Cinema Legacy Poll list, I asked others that submitted lists to share some of what they picked, why they picked those films, and then I give a bit of my feedback about some of their selections.    Follow Heather on the socials - @heatherjstewart   Follow along with the CLP by following The Greatest Movie of All-Time Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5SMF6WdlBTmDGCW66s9jlI?si=3fb19104ea234e66    Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow me on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow me on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/ Email the show at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com 

Tom and Dana Duncan over at The Greatest Movie of All-Time Podcast have assembled a slew of podcast voices and content creators to each submit a list of their personal Top 50 best movies - and once those lists were submitted, they used a ranked points system to determine what are the BEST movie ever made.    Alongside their weekly releases of the 120 movies on the official Cinema Legacy Poll list, I asked others that submitted lists to share some of what they picked, why they picked those films, and then I give a bit of my feedback about some of their selections.    Follow Peterson on the socials - @petersonwhill   Follow War Starts at Midnight - https://open.spotify.com/show/7fFmKYM2rHFGV77Z1Ymna8?si=f4c9a016e05d460b    Follow along with the CLP by following The Greatest Movie of All-Time Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5SMF6WdlBTmDGCW66s9jlI?si=3fb19104ea234e66    Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow me on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow me on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/ Email the show at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com 

Tom and Dana Duncan over at The Greatest Movie of All-Time Podcast have assembled a slew of podcast voices and content creators to each submit a list of their personal Top 50 best movies - and once those lists were submitted, they used a ranked points system to determine what are the BEST movie ever made.    Alongside their weekly releases of the 120 movies on the official Cinema Legacy Poll list, I asked others that submitted lists to share some of what they picked, why they picked those films, and then I give a bit of my feedback about some of their selections.    Follow Amanda on the socials - @OscarUpsets   Follow along with the CLP by following The Greatest Movie of All-Time Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5SMF6WdlBTmDGCW66s9jlI?si=3fb19104ea234e66    Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow me on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow me on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/ Email the show at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com 

Alongside my friend Britt Reinholz-Hobson from 1001by1, I had the chance to sit down with Stephen Anderson to talk about his 30+ year career at Disney and in the world of animation.  We discussed where his love of animation came from, his journey through the ranks of Disney, some of his most celebrated films, what goes into the process of directing an animated feature, and much more.     Follow Stephen Anderson on the socials - @stevehatguy   Follow Britt and her work with 1001by1 - https://open.spotify.com/show/4SO5TQO7WgETdorAPvyKAN?si=5bfdeedd722449a1 and @1001by1 on the socials   Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow me on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow me on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/ Email the show at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com

The newest James Cameron film, Avatar: Fire and Ash, is releasing this week, and I thought this would be a great chance to look back on the filmography of one of the most bankable, consistent directors working today.   I went through and ranked my favorite James Cameron films- reminder, these are my favorites and NOT what I think are his objectively best films.    Do you agree or disagree with my list? What does your James Cameron ranking look like? You can DM me on any of the social media pages @RevAlmanac or email me at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com.   Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow me on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow me on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/

After heading back to the year 1973 with Frank Mandosa from Reels of Cinema, I took some time to go through your listener questions submitted for this year in film.   After the episode, if you liked what you heard, go check out the entire back catalog of Almanac episodes.   Check out the Mashflix & Chill episode with Heather Stewart - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7pi1ifluoZMHXzTZKM2aLO?si=4c7e83be25af486a    Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revalmanac/ Follow me on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RevAlmanac Follow me on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/RevAlmanac/ Follow me on Podbean: https://revisionistalmanac.podbean.com/ Email the show at revisionistalmanac@yahoo.com    Follow everything Frank is doing:    Reels of Cinema - https://open.spotify.com/show/6dk8IJAQFCTRboG7wPEdJq?si=97c3806ac4a04aac