MOVIES in 4K: Recent Episodes
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MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT! As of May 1, 2023 BillChete.com will not be in operation! No fret, we are continuing on the show at WordPress. But what this means is that the PODCAST FEED will NO LONGER EXIST on any platform. What you must do is go here: mrbillchete.wordpress.com to listen to, or download all of the subsequent episodes. Mr. BillChete website will have all the past shows for MOVIES in 4K, plus the archived podcasts, in … CONTINUE READING
We hit 200 reviews and gradings for 4K UHD discs on this episode! We are proud of this accomplishment and value your support, comments and listener prowess we have achieved, so THANK YOU!
We drum up this show with a hint on the Soundtrack Quiz; each song starts from the highest grossing films to the lowest, just to give you a little hint to this tough musical song test that are all singing tunes without … CONTINUE READING
Lady Phantom aces this months Music Quiz, can you also? We thought this was a tougher soundtrack test but the Phantom proved her movie prowess by showing her talented cinephile status!
We start the movie reviews and 4K gradings with a movie that is on BillChete’s Top 30 Horror Movies of all time…Universal’s last monster, The Creature! Does this title garner a new 4K purchase? Onwards to a movie that flopped at the box office … CONTINUE READING
It’s our new theming continues and will prevail throughout the 2023 year with a 4-movie music test and then onwards and upwards to our 3-4K movie reviews with disc gradings!
We jump all the way back to the 40’s with a “classic” which is surely debatable. But…how did Universal do with an 80-year-old movie transferring it to the latest 4K format? Then…a 90’s movie with Bruce Willis, colorful as all could be…but does the release … CONTINUE READING
It’s 2023 and MOVIES in 4K is going to attempt to release a new episode each month for the whole year. If we hit our goal you will have 36 new 4K gradings to base your physical media purchasing power off of!
This is the start of our new theming here on the podcast where the show begins with a four movie soundtrack music quiz, similar to the Spotify challenge named Heardle. Play along … CONTINUE READING
HappyHolidays from the hosts and staff here at MOVIES in 4K! This episode will be the last one of the year and serve as the Christmas release to all of our listeners all over the world!
Rankin/Bass (master animators) was a thing back in the day and it was a surprising announcement that these long beloved TV Specials were coming to the 4K format. Well…it’s here, being released on November 1st for families and … CONTINUE READING
I bet you wasn’t expecting a release this quick, eh? Well…we have a major announcement with a new theming to MOVIES in 4K! Due to the response on Episode 108…and…to get more episodes out to you in a quicker span, we thought this change will come as a nice little surprise to the listenership.
Starting in 2023, our show will begin with a 4 movie soundtrack music quiz, similar to the Spotify challenge that took … CONTINUE READING
Five movie reviews, five 4K gradings…are back…in full force! New releases…remasters of classics…and more! We made mention of a podcast release from Planet Macabre and wanted to link it here…Episode Number 11 from 2011, jump to 38min and 42sec to dig your teeth into a full review of Child’s Play…where BillChete and Lady Phantom have changed there mind on this so-called masterpiece with a huge rating deduction! More coming soon…Subscribe Today with any of … CONTINUE READING
It’s been a minute, but we are back with an entertaining show for you! We wanted to be the first podcast out there to cover the brand new, recently released Friday The 13th original slasher on 4K Ultra High Definition Blu-ray! This is the 7th format this brutal piece of cinema has appeared on making this an epic masterpiece standing the test of time! We divulge our grade on the 4K Disc! Friday the 13th … CONTINUE READING
We have a doozy for you this episode. We cover the typical five movies that are listed in a multitude of genres so there is something for every film watcher in this show! You will be shocked, stunned and blown away that The Phantom has rated 3 out of 5 masterpieces…wowzers! Your announcers have vast differing opinions which makes for a MUST LISTEN broadcast for you to raise your astute rabbit ears high. Pounce into … CONTINUE READING
We wrap up The Hobbit franchise (finally, whew!) and continue our march through the Harry Potter series on this episode. Staying in the fantasy realm we cover a much beloved superhero film, while concluding with 2 fairly new 4K releases! Smash that Play Button to tune in now!
Movies covered on this show:
* Alligator – BillChete: 6 / D+ | Lady Phantom: 7.5 / D+ | Average: 6.7 / D+
* Avengers: Infinity War… CONTINUE READING
For only the 7th time in over 160 movies BillChete and Lady Phantom agree on a masterpiece with a perfect “10” rated movie! If that’s not enough, the couple undeniably agree on our 5th extremely impressive, top-notch, demo-worthy, absolutely incredible A+ 4K Blu-ray release which YOU MUST buy right now! All that goodness plus much more happens during this episode so hit that Play Button now to hear it in detail!
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It’s 2022 and the MOVIES IN 4K crew are hoping this year is a great one for you, your family and friends! We also wish to thank Sam for his suggestion that we cover during this show! This is our first release for ’22 and we pop some new release reviews with a surprising DEMO WORTHY disc for a movie that is not that good. This is our longest episode to date clocking in at … CONTINUE READING
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from MOVIES in 4K! A new release comes your way just in time for the holidays. This is an eclectic show with reviews, ratings and gradings of 5 diverse films for all of you 4K fans out there. Hit that Play Button while trimming the tree and wrapping presents to enjoy a full fledged episode with 3 popular Christmas songs scattered throughout!
Movies covered on this show:
* Forrest … CONTINUE READING
Five more 4K Blu-rays have been seen so it’s time for another episode of MOVIES in 4K featuring BillChete & Lady Phantom! Four of these movies covered are 2021 releases on the 4K format! Two brand new flix, one a 2019 film and the other two are catalog titles. Sit back, relax and enjoy this show for a full hour!
Movies covered on this show:
* Carlito’s Way – BillChete: 10 / B | Lady … CONTINUE READING
We are back! We have decided to release new episodes after every FIVE (5) 4K Blu-ray Discs watched, instead of TEN. We hope you stood by us and remained subscribed, if not…or you are new to MOVIES in 4K then grab one of those subscriptions on the right side of every webpage here on BillChete.com!
Movies covered on this show:
* A Quiet Place Part II – BillChete: 6 / B+ | Lady Phantom: 8.5 … CONTINUE READING
We are signing off with a bang as we provide you ten quick reviews and 4K Blu-ray Disc grades on our semi-retirement of MOVIES in 4K. Please tune in to find out all of the details on the state of the podcast.
This episode is broken down into 3 segments noted below:
* Website/Podcast Statistics
* Huge Thanks To Our Top Requesters
* 10 Rapid Fire Movie Reviews & 4K Gradings
Movies covered, many with … CONTINUE READING
Does the ode to Hollywood work in our coverage this week with La La Land from 2016? A film that received 6 Oscar nods which stars Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. Oh boy do we have a lot to say about this dancing musical with a whimsical flare. How is the 35mm and 16mm shot film converted to the digital 4K Disc…does it appeal to 4K’ers? Is this a beautifully vibrant transfer? Does the Dolby … CONTINUE READING
Extra episode for you this week as we breakdown the 50th Anniversary Edition of Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory from Warner Brothers. This classic stars Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Denise Nickerson and Peter Ostrum as Charlie.
A scrumdidilyumptious thank you goes out to Shawn Taylor from the mid-west for his request to cover the ins and outs of this 50-year-old movie and the 4K Disc quality. This is one of Shawn’s favorite films ever … CONTINUE READING
We cover the film that Jackie Gleason refused to take a percentage cut of the box office, instead…opting for a one-time check for his work on Smokey And The Bandit from the late 70’s. We do a detailed movie review and provide much love to many technical aspects including acting, cinematography, stunt-work and the “major” set piece, the 1977 6.6 liter V8 Pontiac Trans Am! Does this new 4K Blu-ray release warrant an upgrade? Has … CONTINUE READING
Pow! An extra episode for you this week! This fan recommendation is Deepwater Horizon, a “based on actual events” flick about the notorious oil spill from BP in the Gulf of Mexico. Stars include; Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, Gina Rodriguez, John Malkovich and Kate Hudson (the step-daughter of Kurt).
A cinematic thank you heads out to Lemarcus from Lansing, Michigan for his request for us to cover this one. He wants our impression of the … CONTINUE READING
This episode SHOULD self-destruct according to BillChete as we cover the latest release in the Mission Impossible franchise, namely, Fallout or Part 6. This series is known for its epic action scenes and you get more of the same with this one. Tom Cruise is the Executive Producer along with being the featured star. There are a bunch of notable actors in this franchise and they are all quite talented. It’s the story and set … CONTINUE READING
Just to be clear – we are covering the live-action rendition of Ghost In The Shell from 2017, and not any of the animated versions that came beforehand. Your hosts are like “deer in the headlights” on this one as we have never seen any previous iteration and didn’t know a smidge about this flick. This movie stars the talented Scarlett Jo, Pilau Asbaek and Takeshi Tikano. “In a world…lol” that is created far in … CONTINUE READING
Start grilling some hot dogs and burgers while celebrating Independence Day with our extra release today playing on the Bluetooth speakers by the pool! We journey back almost 60 years on this one to a masterpiece by Alfred Hitchcock. We are not talking about Psycho, but The Birds, which stars Tippi Hedren, Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy, Suzanne Pleshette and a young Veronica Cartwright.
A flying high thank you goes out to Ross S. from Arizona … CONTINUE READING
Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix stars in Joker alongside the late night talk show host Murray Franklin played by Robert De Niro. You get to hear 2 sides of the coin on this show; one a huge fan of Batman, and one that couldn’t care less. Is this a good take on the Arthur Fleck character that has been around for decades? Is Batman in this film? Is this movie trying to make a point about … CONTINUE READING
A based on real events flick is under the microscope this week on MOVIES in 4K. American Made has a major tonality issue according to one of the hosts, and to the other one…it just may be a mockery of the events that happened during the late 70’s into the mid 80’s all revolving around a drug-runner. This movie stars Tom Cruise playing Barry Seal and Domhnall Gleeson playing “Schafer”. Is this a film worth … CONTINUE READING
You guessed it…another extra fan pick for you…this time we cover a biographical war film named Lone Survivor, a flick that both the hosts were unaware of. This one has many first-rate stars, including; Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Ben Foster, Emile Hirsch, Alexander Ludwig and Eric Bana.
A bombastic thanks goes out to Lemarcus from Michigan for his request. He thoroughly enjoys the acting chops of Ben Foster and wanted our opinion on the movie … CONTINUE READING
The sequel is on the horizon so we figured it was a great time to cover A Quiet Place that was directed by and stars John Krasinski. This monster flick made a splash when it was released but do the hosts think it was well deserved? Which of your unflappable hosts thinks this is a “small” story? Are viewers and fans of this letting blaring faults go? Just how scary is this PG-13 horror film? … CONTINUE READING
Bony Bonus time once again! On this one we plummet head first into an independent and quite unknown title of Brawl In Cell Block 99. This several years old RLJ Entertainment flick stars Vince Vaughn (the quirky comedian), Don Johnson (Det. Crockett of Miami fame) and Udo Kier (the bizarre horror star).
A crushing thank you goes out to Sam from Snomonton for requesting us to review this bad boy as it is one of … CONTINUE READING
Get ready for a fun experience into an intergalactic alien romp with our review and grading this week on Men In Black starring Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Linda Fiorentino, Rip Torn and basically an unknown actor at the time, Mr. Vincent D’Onofrio. Does the practical effects hold up today? How is the green-screening? Does the newly re-produced Dolby Atmos track add a new auditory level? Did Sony do justice to this masterpiece on the … CONTINUE READING
Betelgeuse the sarcastic, perverse and wicked ghost is under review this time around on an extra show! Michael Keaton knocks it out of the park, depicted as this rather rude and crude spirit. Both hosts agree that Catherine O’Hara is supremely underrated as an actress and performs at the top of the charts on her portrayal of Della. We also have pleasing acting chops by; Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, and Winona Ryder.
A triple-threat thanks … CONTINUE READING
An Oscar nominated Picture-Of-The-Year is blathered upon this episode. Jojo Rabbit is the coverage and let the debate begin as the hosts vary vastly. Directed by and starring Taika Waititi who is well known among cinephiles. Is this movie disrespectful? Is the story “clever” or “ridiculous”? Is this comedic satire, “humorous” or “stupid”? Why does BillChete mention Jo Jo Dancer Your Life Is Calling? Is this movie filmed with old era cameras or modern day … CONTINUE READING
We love producing extra shows for all of the listeners and this is one of them! We summarize Darren Aronofsky’s big millennium hit while diving into Lionsgate’s 4K release. Requiem stars Ellen Burstyn whose performance was downright incredible. In addition, we get acting chops from Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, Marlon Wayans and Christopher McDonald.
A dreamy thank you goes out to Sam for requesting this review and grading. He has not seen this movie on … CONTINUE READING
This week we cover Hustlers, a movie that was inspired by real events. It stars Jennifer Lopez as a veteran pole dancer who turns to the dark side, along with Constance Wu, her sidekick in crime, playing a fresh, new and naïve young stripper. How is the mixture in the story of comedy and crime? Are the actors portrayal of nightclub workers any good? How about the soundtrack of popular songs, does it fit? Did … CONTINUE READING
Clocking in at well over 3 hours we dive down deep into the final installment of The Lord Of The Rings franchise…Lady Phantom’s #1 movie ever filmed! This monumental flick is considered by most as the KING of the fantasy genre. We explain as much as possible about the story without diving into any spoilery topic. We then tackle technicals which for the most part are unparalleled even for todays time. We then march onto … CONTINUE READING
Bonus Time! We cover Waterworld a film that hasn’t garnered much love either at time of release or to date. This mega-water ensemble stars Kevin Costner, Jeanne Tripplehorn and Dennis Hopper as “The Deacon.” I would be re-miss not to mention Tina Majorino as “Enola” the little girl that is tatted up and in high demand all during this movie.
A smokin’ thanks goes out to Shawn Taylor from Indianapolis, Indiana for his request to … CONTINUE READING
Jordan Peele’s sophomore effort of “Us” is on full display this week. This is BillChete’s 6th highest rated horror movie of 2019. Lupita Nyong’o deserved some Oscar love for her performance according to many, but do your cheeky hosts think so? Is the story convoluted or is it in the vain of a Twilight Zone episode? Just how scary is Us? How about the visuals, do they impress? Your critics banter at times during this … CONTINUE READING
Year 2 begins right as we cover a Comedy/Fantasy flick that is purely reference quality on 4K. Yes…we are telling you right up front as your hosts were “feasting” on the visuals of The House With A Clock In Its Walls! Directed by Eli Roth (the horror dude) and based on the novel written by John Bellairs, this film stars Jack Black, Cate Blanchett and Owen Vaccaro (the young one).
A purely-pleasing thank you heads … CONTINUE READING
We are patting ourselves on the back this Thursday as it marks our 1 year Anniversary here on MOVIES in 4K. While you don’t get a movie review and 4K grading on this Special Episode, you do get many Stats, our thoughts on a year of 4K coverage, and finally, the most surprising and most notable 4K Blu-ray Discs in several topics. We want to sincerely thank everybody who listens to our podcast, all commenters … CONTINUE READING
We have an incredible guest with us this week to help us review, rate and grade a film that was a box office bust in 1997. Known as Gattaca, a Sci-fi flick that is supposedly one of the most accurate scientifically releases to date. We breakdown the story and screenplay in detail without ever giving away any spoilers. We divulge our thoughts on the technicals, then we cover that all important 4K Blu-ray Disc A/V … CONTINUE READING
We are popping out another fan requested show for you this Monday with Gremlins, and this one is beloved by many for the nostalgia factor as many have considered this there first foray into horror at a young age. Directed by Joe Dante, the Piranha dude…Written by Chris Columbus, the Potter dude…Produced by Stephen Spielberg, the E.T. dude. Interestingly, there is a bit part by Polly Holiday, who played Flo the unflappable wise-cracker from the … CONTINUE READING
We take a look this week at the off-shoot to the X-Men franchise, Logan, starring the hugely successful Australian, Hugh Jackman. We would be remiss not to mention the 12-year-old preteen actress Dafne Keen, who plays Laura in this film, as she did an undeniably impeccable performance as a young mutant. This is one brutal movie with a strong R rating, definitely not for the young ones. How good is the screenplay and story? Does … CONTINUE READING
More Brad Bird time with Ratatouille a Pixar/Disney co-op that came to theaters back in 2007. This flick revolves around one smart rat who has an ultra keen sense of smell with the ability to cook like a Michelin star chef! The Motion Picture Academy of America rated this animated feature “G” for General Audiences and is suitable for all age groups.
A scrumptious thanks goes out to Lemarcus from Michigan for requesting a review … CONTINUE READING
We look at newer biography this week on MOVIES in 4K titled First Man starring Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy portraying the heroic astronaut Neil Armstrong and his wife. This flick has a long runtime clocking in over 2 hours and 20 minutes. Is there enough “meat on the bone” here to justify the length? How interesting was the man that was the first to walk on the moon? Does the variety of cameras used … CONTINUE READING
It’s time to find out if 6 superheroes can defeat one very powerful being in Justice League by DC Comics. For many reasons I think the hosts don’t agree with, this film has universally been criticized hard. What you get is an entertaining action romp where Batman, Superman, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Cyborg and The Flash band together to save humanity. Many reprisals here including Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Jason Momoa, Gal Gadot, Jeremy Irons, Diane … CONTINUE READING
The 80’s comedic genius of Eddie Murphy is launched as we cover Beverly Hills Cop, the movie that dawned two sequels…and possibly another one…in talks right now for Netflix. This episode marks our 100th 4K movie review and grading! We are undeniably stoked as we are one of the main sources on the web for letting interested parties know how good the 4K Blu-ray Disc quality is.
A triple-threat thank you goes out to Tony … CONTINUE READING
Get ready for an incredible acting experience this Thursday with our movie coverage of Sicario directed by Denis Villeneuve. Your endearing critics have much praise all over this film with very few negatives, but there are some. This film stars many, including but not limited too; Josh Brolin, Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, Daniel Kaluuya and Jon Bernthal. Shot on all digital cameras does this 4K Disc look impressive? How about the Atmos track, does … CONTINUE READING
Your hosts have a lot to say on this episode as we analyze Zack Snyder’s 300 film from 15 years ago. Set in 480 BC this story revolves around King Leonidas, Sparta and the Persians in an epic battle. BillChete goes on a monumental rant on basically every technical aspect of this movie…all the while Lady Phantom agreeing for the most part but coming in much higher on the “stylization” of 300. You don’t want … CONTINUE READING
We cover the fourth installment in The Purge franchise today, funnily enough titled The First Purge, because it is a prequel of the movies that came beforehand. Your hosts cover the story behind all of these movies and give you there recommendations on which ones are worth watching and which ones you can pass by. How is the visual quality on this Universal release? Are they maintaining high transfer values to 4K? How is the … CONTINUE READING
Have you ever heard of the Firefly television show…if not you will be lost this week as we cover Serenity, a film that concludes the one season, 14 episodes FOX story from 2002. Directed by Joss Whedon from Buffy The Vampire Slayer fame, he ventures into behind-the-camera work instead of solely writing. This movie stars; Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Summer Glau and Chiwetel Ejiofor as “The Operative”. Does this flick stand-up on its own? How … CONTINUE READING
We embark on another franchise today, the series that has made George Lucas millions, STAR WARS! Your hosts have a different opinion than most on the film we are covering today, known by a long title, and here goes…Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back. This move stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Billy Dee Williams and voicing Yoda, Mr. Frank Oz.
A swinging-high thanks goes out to Tony Smith for requesting … CONTINUE READING
We got a huge winner for you this week! Purchased at a discount price of only $11.99 we decided on taking a chance at reviewing and grading an unknown film to your charming hosts…and…it pays off tremendously. Mortal Engines is a post-apocalyptic film based on a book. What does your critics think of this story? Cities on wheels…really…does it work visually? Just how good is the 4K Blu-ray Disc? Does the sound effects spiral around … CONTINUE READING
We delve all around 10 Cloverfield Lane as to not to spoil this film as a few facts are crucial to understanding the story. You get an incredible performance from John Goodman in this flick as well as great acting chops from the co-stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead and John Gallagher Jr.
A doubly-duly thank you goes out to Lemarcus from Lansing, Michigan for requesting us to cover another film he just recently purchased at a … CONTINUE READING
Paul Rudd stars in this follow-up to Ant-Man from 2015, this time getting a sidekick The Wasp played by Evangeline Lilly. Mr. Rudd is the spitting image of Jason Patric to good ole BillChete. This film also stars some heavyweights including; Michael Douglas, Lawrence Fishburne, Michelle Pfeiffer and Michael Pena. Did this superhero film land any better to BillChete with the large comedic undertones? How was the shrinking and enlargement digital effects? Does this 2-year … CONTINUE READING
Continuing onwards with an extra weekly release we cover a “Cult Classic” that was just released on December 15th, 2020 from Arrow Video titled Tremors, a comedy/horror mixture with a touch of action/adventure. This movie stars a young Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Michael Gross and the country/western singer Reba McEntire.
A super-large thanks goes out to Eric from Ann Arbor, Michigan for suggesting us to dive into Tremors, a highly anticipated limited edition 4K Box … CONTINUE READING
It seems as of late we are in a Jennifer Jason Leigh rut as we cover another film she appears in, although, she only has about 7-10 minutes screen time here with “Morgan.” The main stars include; Kate Mara of House Of Cards fame and Anya Taylor-Joy of The Witch fame. Does your hosts think the acting and casting was any good here? What about this synthetic human concept? How are the visuals of this … CONTINUE READING
Happy Valentine’s Day! Enjoy an extra show from MOVIES in 4K on this “Sweetheart’s Holiday.” We cover the final installment (hopefully) in the Rambo franchise. Sylvester Stallone is back one more time at the age of 73 to complete the saga of John Rambo. His final mission is unlike any of the previous ones and you must tune in to find out why.
An enormous thank you goes out to Tony “The Lone Rider” Smith… CONTINUE READING
Lady Phantom is in her glory this week as we cover Labyrinth a fantasy film she seen at the theater in her pre-teen years! Starring a young Jennifer Connelly and the rock-pop star David Bowie playing the naughty ruler King Jareth. Did BillChete roll his eyes with this adventure tale during his viewing? How good was the puppetry and voices? Does this Sony 4K release do this film justice or is it another money grab? … CONTINUE READING
It’s Sunday and it’s our continuation of extra shows for all you listeners out there in podcast-land! On this episode we cover a newer released Western titled Hell Or High Water which stars Chris Pine, Jeff Bridges, Ben Foster and Gil Birmingham.
A gigantic thanks goes out to Lemarcus from Michigan for requesting us to review and grade this movie along with a horror title we will be covering in a few weeks. He just … CONTINUE READING
We cover a smacking new 4K title less than 2 months since release date with Possessor, a Brandon Cronenberg film, the son of the famed director, David Cronenberg, known for his weird creative styling with films like Rabid, Videodrome, Scanners and Dead Ringers, albeit cult classics except his The Fly remake that brought him to the mainstream. This film stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Andrea Riseborough, Christopher Abbott and Sean Bean. Get ready for a lambasting … CONTINUE READING
It’s time for some William Lustig love as we cover one of only twelve films he has directed called “Vigilante” a cult classic to many. Starting on this episode and going forward we added a new Intro track so you can decipher a fan request bonus show compared to our regular released show. Plus…NEW COVER ART is here! Freshly designed by Lady Phantom, our new Album Artwork is colorful and vibrant with cartoon-ized images of … CONTINUE READING
We review a film this week that received 10 Academy Award Nominations but only took home 2 Oscars. Written and Directed by Quentin Tarantino, Once Upon A Time…stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and several bit parts by; Kurt Russell, Luke Perry, Timothy Olyphant, Bruce Dern and Al Pacino. Does this film deserve the recognition it has received? How’s those technicals, does it have the late 60’s appeal? Is the 4K Blu-ray a worthy … CONTINUE READING
We finally cover one of the 11 films in the X-Men franchise with one that came recommended to us “Days of Future Past.” If we have any more coverage of this behemoth of a series they will be reviewed via written form down the pike. This specific superhero flick stars Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique, Halle Berry as Storm, and Shawn Ashmore as Iceman.
A momentous thanks goes out to Tony Smith … CONTINUE READING
We have one announcement this week due to the welcoming responses of our now defunct Las Vegas movies segment. We rattle off almost 10 more recommendations of Vegas-based films for you to sink your teeth into if you’re looking for more “City Of Sin” films!
More Nolan fanfare on our movie coverage this week with Interstellar, a film that grossed over 700 million at the box office worldwide. Starring in one of his greatest performances … CONTINUE READING
We go back 40+ years to review and grade Lucio Fulci’s Zombie also known as Zombi 2 and Zombie Flesh Eaters. Some of the best practical gore effects ever filmed and one of Guillermo Del Toro’s inspirational landmark films that made him want to get into filmmaking. This low budget horror flick stars Tisa Farrow, Mia Farrow’s sister from the cult classic Rosemary’s Baby. Slow zombies are at play here, and we cover the slow … CONTINUE READING
It’s time to cover one of the longest movie titles in history, Birds Of Prey: And The Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn. Wowsers, that is long-winded! This recently released flick stars Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn (the Joker’s ex-girlfriend), Rosie Perez as Renee Montoya, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as The Huntress, Jurnee Smollett as Black Canary, and Ewan McGregor as the evil crime-lord. Shot on all digital cameras, is this a premium 4K transfer? How … CONTINUE READING
We hit the BIG 5-0! It’s especially monumental as we cover a beloved superhero film that has won the praise of critics and fans alike. Unbelievably this is the first viewing of The Dark Knight by BillChete and about the seventh watch for Lady Phantom. The Dark Knight stars Christian Bale as “Batman” and Heath Ledger as “The Joker” along with a pretty incredible supporting cast including; Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Aaron Eckhart, Gary Oldman, … CONTINUE READING
Welcome to our new format of MOVIES in 4K in 2021! To remain weekly, we dropped the Current Events and Las Vegas movie to get right into the film review and 4K grading. On our regular scheduled Thursday releases, like this, we will have announcements (if there are any) and we are adding a fun fact about the flick before we get rolling into the coverage.
On this show we cover a controversial film, Gemini … CONTINUE READING
Our first release of 2021 comes your way via an extra episode! We are stoked that we are getting so many requests to cover specific movies on the 4K format, and it is our honor to put together these additional shows for your listening pleasure. On this one we review Alita: Battle Angel a movie taken from a Manga that is produced by the talented James Cameron which stars Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz and Mahershala … CONTINUE READING
Happy New Year’s Eve! I think we are all ready to put 2020 behind us and get into a better year. We have a major announcement we think you will like on this episode! This is a momentous Vegas show as we cover two movies from this famous city! Our 4K film commanded a sequel namely Now You See Me with a plethora of stars including; Woody Harrelson, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Jesse Eisenberg, Mark … CONTINUE READING
Merry Christmas to all! On this festive holiday we are releasing an extra show for you! Home Alone is one of the most celebrated Christmas movies of all time! Starring a slew of popular actors including Macaulay Culkin, his real life brother Kieran, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Catherine O’Hara and bit parts by; John Candy and Larry Hankin. Where do your lovable hosts come in on this movie? Is the newly released 4K Disc worth … CONTINUE READING
On this Christmas Eve we cover a well known holiday classic that has become a mainstay for many this time of year. Digging into the arsenal of film noir we review It’s A Wonderful Life from 1946 starring James Stewart as George Bailey and Donna Reed as Mary Hatch. Does this 70+ year old movie hold up to todays standards? Did Lady Phantom enjoy this part-fantasy flick that is her favorite genre of moviemaking? What … CONTINUE READING
We are pumping out another extra release for you today! We have some strong opinions on this sequel by Sam Raimi namely Evil Dead 2. The franchise in the mid 80’s took a turn away from straight up horror, but was it a good decision? Lady Phantom had never seen this film before and The Evil Dead from ’81 is one of her favorite horror movies ever! Expectations…do they hold up to her? Get ready … CONTINUE READING
Lady Phantom is in her glory on this one as we cover a staple in the fantasy field, the original Harry Potter film that started this 8-movie behemoth. Written by the famous novelist J.K. Rowling and launching the career of Daniel Radcliffe. We also get a soundtrack from one of the most desirous composers around Mr. John Williams. How does this movie stack up to BillChete, a non-fan of fantastical flicks? What about that 4K … CONTINUE READING
One of the Top 10 money making franchises in history is The Fast & The Furious films and we decide to tackle the one that started it all back in 2001. Starring and exploding his career is Vin Diesel, alongside Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster and Michelle Rodriguez. The longevity of this franchise is impressive and is still going strong today. We will be doing several more movie ratings and 4K grades in this franchise, written-wise, … CONTINUE READING
Bonus time for y’all this Tuesday! We dive into the monumental release of Tim Burton’s Batman, not without severe criticism I might add. We get Michael Keaton playing Bruce Wayne, Jack Nicholson playing Jack Napier and Kim Basinger, the love interest, portraying Vicki Vale. Does this superhero film hold up to scrutiny 31 years later? How about that transfer onto the 4K format? Get ready for a rant by tapping on that Play Button for … CONTINUE READING
Time has finally come to set the record straight on the quality of Terminator 2 where funnily enough the start of the franchise film has yet to be released on 4K. This movie was directed by the talented James Cameron who oversaw the production of this newly restored release. We have some mega-stars in this film including Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton. This is a must-listen to show as we discuss the movie and dive … CONTINUE READING
Another extra episode comes your way today as we cover District 9, a Science Fiction film where aliens have landed on Earth and intermingle among the human population. Produced by Peter Jackson, this is one unique film for sure. If you have your own request drop by our Guestbook and let us know!
A super awesome thank you goes out to Jordan Ferraro from snowy Canada who requested us to cover two films! On the … CONTINUE READING
Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you and your family are enjoying this festive day. We talk about 3 movies on this episode! Our feature has a moral dilemma and you must hear your hosts discuss Passengers starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt. Was 2001: A Space Odyssey an influence? What would you do during this conundrum the characters manifest? Listen in on this wonderful holiday!
New shows are launching every week throughout 2020 on Thursdays. Then … CONTINUE READING
Marvel time here on MOVIES in 4K. Your favorite hosts battle on this one as we cover a superhero film. Captain Marvel stars Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Jude Law, Ben Mendelsohn and Annette Bening. Is Miss Larson a good superhero? How about those digital effects? Does the story standup? All those questions answered and more…plus…the quality of the 4K Disc. Tune in now!
New shows are launching every week throughout 2020 on Thursdays. Then … CONTINUE READING
Did you know that Clint Eastwood, Mr. Dirty Harry is still acting at the age of almost 90? Well…he is…and we have proof as we cover The Mule from 2018. A real life story of a drug runner for the Mexican cartel. This movie stars many popular actors; Bradley Cooper, Andy Garcia, Patrick L. Reyes and Taissa Farmiga to name a few. Does this crime drama hold up to scrutiny? How about the quality of … CONTINUE READING
We are loving the participation on our Guestbook and doing the extra reviews/gradings for all of our fanbase! This time we go back 25 years with a classic that won 5 Academy Awards. Mel Gibson stars and directs Braveheart along with a strong supporting cast. This is the true story of William Wallace set back in the late 1200’s and early 1300’s. Hit that play button to hear all of the details.
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It’s time to celebrate the Mexican Holiday Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) which happens once a year on November 2nd. Your hosts tackle this Disney Pixar film that’s rated PG. Is this film one of the better animations of recent time? Is the story faithful to the holiday? Get the first hand scoop from our resident native, Lady Phantom. Finally, is that 4K Blu-ray Disc a worthy proposition for an animated title? Tune … CONTINUE READING
It’s time to cover a summer blockbuster release in the fantasy/horror genre! Van Helsing has a completely unique take on Bram Stoker’s story. We get many Universal Monsters in this flick with non-stop action. The movie stars Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale and as Dracula, Richard Roxburgh, who Lady Phantom thinks is the best portrayal of Dracula ever! I kid you not, you must listen in to find out the gritty little details.
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Time for some Vampires verse Lycans action on this show. We go back to where it all started in this franchise to 2003 with Underworld. Starring as Selene is the badass Brit Kate Beckinsale. We also get the acting talents of Scott Speedman and Bill Nighy, playing the all powerful vampire Viktor.
New shows are launching every week throughout 2020 on Thursdays. Then our originally anticipated schedule of bi-weekly will commence.
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We have many horror reviews coming out the end of this month! This is our third one in celebration of Halloween and we dive head first into Stephen King’s Doctor Sleep, a sequel from 1980’s masterpiece by Stanley Kubrick dubbed The Shining. These extra episodes are in addition to our regular scheduled Thursday releases as these are dedications to our incredible fanbase. These specials focus solely on 4K Blu-ray movie requests, suggestions and recommendations that … CONTINUE READING
We cover The Revenant on this show, a movie shot on 6K Digital Cameras and the film that earned Leonardo DiCaprio’s first and only Oscar. This flick also stars Tom Hardy and the redhead Domhnall Gleeson. At the time this 4K Blu-ray Disc came out in its infancy on this format, it was a notable release as the go-to movie to buy…well…is that still the case? Listen in to find out what the hosts think … CONTINUE READING
It’s time to give some love to Laurence Fishburne which peculiarly wasn’t planned on. Good old Larry is a great actor and the hosts were introduced to him way back in A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. We cover a double-dose of “Morpheus” along with Keanu Reeves and Carry-Anne Moss on our feature discussion, in addition to, the 4K Blu-ray Disc video quality, audio impact and special features.
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An extra show comes your way today! These bonus episodes are in addition to our regular scheduled Thursday releases as these are dedications to our amazing fanbase. These specials focus solely on 4K Blu-ray movie requests, suggestions and recommendations that we received on our Guestbook!
A gracious thanks goes out to Eric Cox who stated Die Hard starring Bruce Willis is one of the better 4K releases from the 80’s era. He suggested us to … CONTINUE READING
We cover a breakout hit by Ari Aster with an all-star woman guest on this episode. Hereditary stars an Oscar-snubbed actress from Australia, Toni Collette. The family of four is rounded out with Gabriel Byrne, Alex Wolff and Milly Shapiro.
This was an amazing recording as we caught up with a longtime horror personality, Elizabeth Gera, aka Bloody Lizzy! We had such a blast that we immediately invited her back for our Halloween show launching … CONTINUE READING
Welcome listeners we cover a four genre mixer this week that stars a myriad of top tier acting including Jeff Bridges, Chris Hemsworth, Cynthia Arivo, Dakota Johnson, Jon Hamm and Nick Offerman. Click that play button to find out if the movie garners a viewing, in addition to the 4K Blu-ray quality.
Two announcements this week; First – we are now listed on the Amazon Music and Podcasts App. Available on iOS and Android our … CONTINUE READING
Howdy friends we hope you’re doing well and are prepared for an intense review, rating and grading of the 4K Blu-ray of an epic WWII film directed by Mel Gibson based on a true story called Hacksaw Ridge. This movie stars the likes of Andrew Garfield, Vince Vaughn, Sam Worthington and Hugo Weaving. This is a must listen to episode as we think we have a major winner for you on the 4K format! Tune … CONTINUE READING
We are dropping another extra show for you this Monday! These bonus episodes are in addition to our regular scheduled Thursday releases as these are dedications to our phenomenal listeners. These specials focus solely on 4K Blu-ray movie requests, suggestions and recommendations that we received on our Guestbook from our fans!
A monstrous thank you goes out to Sam Stephens who requested a review and grading for the Oscar nominated film of A Beautiful Day … CONTINUE READING
Welcome to Episode 23 where our feature review is an Oscar winner for special effects. Ex Machina from 2014 stars mainly 3 people only; Domhnall Gleeson (the computer nerd), Alicia Vikander (the robot) and Oscar Isaac (the extravagant boss). OK friends it’s time to buckle up and listen to the hosts review and grade this film while tap-dancing around the story to give you the most informed decision whether Ex Machina delivers the goods as … CONTINUE READING
Well…it took us many episodes but we felt it was time to cover our first live action superhero movie. We jump headfirst into Aquaman, directed by James Wan the horror aficionado! This movie stars Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson and several others. Did Mr. Wan do superheroes justice? Is Atlantis a real thing? Listen in to the hosts for a fun ride.
New shows are launching every week throughout 2020 on Thursdays. Then our … CONTINUE READING
We pop another additional show for you this week! These extra shows are in addition to our regular scheduled Thursday releases as these are dedications to our amazing listeners. These specials focus solely on 4K Blu-ray movie requests, suggestions and recommendations that we received on our Guestbook from our fans!
A gracious thanks goes out to Tony Smith who recommended the John Wick series to us on the 4K Blu-ray format. We covered the original … CONTINUE READING
Is humanity in trouble? Well…you must listen to our review and grading of Arrival from 2016. It stars Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker. This is a fascinating story and your hosts along with a great personality on YouTube cover the film in detail without revealing spoilers. Plus, that all important grading of the 4K Blu-ray Disc!
A mega thank you goes out to Rick Weaver from Down To Movie for taking the time … CONTINUE READING
Look at this! We have back-to-back bonus episodes released on the last two Mondays for you! These extra shows are in addition to our regular scheduled Thursday releases as these are dedications to our amazing listeners. These specials focus solely on 4K Blu-ray movie requests, suggestions and recommendations that we received on our Guestbook from our fans!
We thank Andrew Fulton who wanted to know how good this sequel is and thought (even though he … CONTINUE READING
Time for a fun popcorn movie that has more substance than you may think. We dive deep into Kong: Skull Island the newest film in the King Kong mythos. We don’t get Fay Wray but we do get an incredible cast including Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, John C. Reilly, John Goodman amongst many other outstanding minor roles of solid supporting actors. Your hosts were pleasantly surprised with this film and this is … CONTINUE READING
We have a new bonus episode for you this Monday! These special audio presentations are in addition to our regular scheduled Thursday episodes as these are dedications to our awesome listeners and focus solely on 4K Blu-ray movie requests, suggestions and recommendations from our awesome listeners!
Our second bonus show is a suggestion from Lee Warner where he was pondering, wondering and asking the hosts if B&W films are just as impressive as color movies. … CONTINUE READING
Wow, do we go back in to time today; over 80 years with an undeniable masterpiece The Wizard Of Oz. Yes…this timeless classic was released on 4K Blu-ray last year with an 80th Anniversary Edition! Propelling Judy Garland’s career into stardom with this kid-friendly movie by MGM. BillChete and the brainiac (Scarecrow) Lady Phantom are joined by two special guests, superstars in their own right!
A courageous (Lion) thank you goes to Jason “Jay of … CONTINUE READING
We cover the Oscar nominated film Knives Out on this episode. Starring James Bond himself Daniel Craig, along with many other famous actors including; Michael Shannon, Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Don Johnson, Toni Collette and Christopher Plummer. Does a drama, with very little action deserve a 4K release, especially if it’s a 2K DI up-convert? Hit that play button and find out!
New shows are launching every week throughout 2020 on … CONTINUE READING
A new feature comes your way on the MOVIES in 4K podcast! Bonus Episodes will be 4K Blu-ray movie requests, suggestions and recommendations from our awesome listeners! These shows are in addition to our regular scheduled episodes on Thursdays!
On our first bonus show comes a suggestion from Andrew Weidensall where we cover the sequel to The Silence of the Lambs, namely Hannibal from 2001. Starring the incredible Anthony Hopkins and a replacement of the … CONTINUE READING
The movie that started the summer blockbuster 45 years ago faces your lovable hosts along with a special guest, a leading authority in grading 4K Blu-ray Discs! Unbelievably with over 15 years broadcasting horror reviews BillChete has never covered in detail this masterpiece that is known as Jaws. Propelling Steven Spielberg’s career the all-star cast includes Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw, Lorraine Gary and the much hated Mayor in this flick, Murray Hamilton.
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We have an awesome show on our first dozenth episode as we commandeered an impressive actor in the horror world. We review a J.J. Abrams production called Overlord and for the most part the hosts were in awe of every aspect of this World War II era film. Stars include Jovan Adepo, Pilou Asbaek and Wyatt Russell, Goldie Hawn’s and Kurt Russell’s son.
A monstrous thanks to Bill Oberst Jr. for taking time out to … CONTINUE READING
Comedy films on 4K are a dime a dozen so the MOVIES in 4K crew felt the need to cover Step Brothers from 2008 and see if this genre really garners an Ultra High Definition release. Produced by Judd Apatow and starring the comical genius Will Ferrell along with John C. Reilly, Richard Jenkins, Mary Steenburgen and Adam Scott.
We modify a few sections starting on this episode and going forward, explained in detail during … CONTINUE READING
This time we cover an Academy Award nominee for Best Picture, a Sam Mendes film focusing on World War I, 1917. The cinematography is stellar but was it a “gimmick” you must tune in to find out what the hosts think about this movie. A 2020 4K Blu-ray release, shot on some of the best digital cameras available today, listen to BillChete and Lady Phantom with the help of a filmmaker discuss the in’s and … CONTINUE READING
Our first Christopher Nolan film comes your way this week while we review Inception on 4K Blu-ray starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tom Hardy, Ellen Page plus many others. The disc is presented in a true 4K resolution (3840×2160) with surprisingly no Dolby Atmos track but a DTS HD 5.1 track.
We provide you 2 technical tips this time around! One via a voice question sent to us from Jay of the Dead from Considering … CONTINUE READING
We have one massive debating episode lined up for you this week while we discuss a Francis Ford Coppola film Dracula. This story has been done to death and is the most remade monster movie in history. The trifecta of hosts have many disagreements, critiques and bold statements which makes for a super fun show. This film garnered three oscars, one for best actor Gary Oldman, one for best costumes, and lastly for sound editing.… CONTINUE READING
We cover a straight up Drama on this episode, one which earned Tom Hanks an Oscar for Best Actor. Philadelphia covers topics that bizarrely feel all to real with the current pandemic and protests across the globe. In addition to the incredible Hanks, this movie stars Denzel Washington, Jason Robards and Antonio Banderas. In addition we get cameos by Julius Erving “Dr. J” from the 76ers basketball team, Tracey Walter and even Roger Corman, the … CONTINUE READING
Today we cover a brand smacking new release VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) from RLJE Films an independent producer and distributor. Throwback stars join forces including William Sadler (The Shawshank Redemption), Martin Kove (The Karate Kid), Fred Williamson (From Dusk Till Dawn), David Patrick Kelly (The Crow), George Wendt (Cheers), with the lead role going to Stephen Lang (Don’t Breathe).
Thanks to Brian and Ashvin from the Horror Movie Club for joining us to help … CONTINUE READING
On this episode we go back in time over 50 years with a masterpiece from Stanley Kubrick according to many critics with the help from our first guest on MOVIES in 4K. Unfortunately the introduction and first segment had corrupted audio due to the MicroSD Card failing. We sincerely apologize to our guest host but all is not lost as only the first 15 minutes were damaged. BillChete and Lady Phantom re-recorded the opening and … CONTINUE READING