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Once in a generation, a voice emerges that captures the essence of the time. The Reel Film Chronicles is not that voice. This is just a couple of guys who love movies and enjoy discussing them from time to time. Join us for an ongoing dialogue about movies: new and old, blockbuster and indie, contemporary and classic, popular and cult, the well known and the (practically) unheard of, we tackle them all. So put your feet up, relax, and get your popcorn ready as Reel Film Chronicles shares our love of watching and collecting movies of every genre.
We were long overdue for another episode featuring fan and podcast-favourite Nic Cage, and what better film for discussion than the much anticipated LONGLEGS? We're going to give a quick rundown of recent Nic Cage films, as well as director Osgood Perkins filmography before we jump headfirst into the feature film. We have lots to say for a film with lots of genres - we think there's a little something for everyone here. Get yourself comfortable and listen in!
Also, go watch the movie first! We don't hold back on spoilers in our discussion (we give plenty of warning in the episode).
Longlegs (2024)
directed by: Osgood Perkins
starring: Maika Monroe - Nicolas Cage - Blair Underwood - Alicia Witt
genres: horror - crime - thriller
runtime: 101 min
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Possibly the first western film we've covered on the podcast, and who better than to guide us into the genre than Kevin Costner, with his latest ambitious multi-part movie project? We give a quick rundown of Costner's acting and directorial efforts, and our experiences with the western genre before we kick our spurs and discuss the movie at length - which is mostly what we enjoyed about the film.
- Spoiler warning given during the episode, but we don't hold back during our conversation here. *
Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 (2024)
directed by: Kevin Costner
starring: Kevin Costner - Sienna Miller - Sam Worthington - Jena Malone - Owen Crow Shoe
genres: western
runtime: 181 minutesWebsite: Reel Film Chronicles
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From Guy Ritchie, the master of ungentlemanly filmmaking, comes The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, a heartwarming tale about a band of friends bound together through an unshakeable bond: a shared compulsion to kill Nazis. Based loosely (just ever so loosely) on a "true" story (we cannot stress just how loosely this movie was based on actual events), the movie follows Superman, Jack Reacher, and friends as they set out to cripple Nazi U-boat operations in the north Atlantic to give England the breathing room it needs to fight back against Hitler's advancing cronies the best way one can: by organizing a heist. Just a great, big, old Nazi-killing heist. As with any great heist, nothing goes to plan, until it does, then it doesn't, but then it does, and a lot of Nazis die in the end, which if we're being honest, is probably the best way for any heist to end. So join us as we travel back in time to World War II (not literally, of course - that's impossible as far as you know) to explore Guy Ritchie's latest movie The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare to see if this is a return to form and the trusted Ritchie formula for on-screen hijinks. And if not, just through sheer law of averages, one of the fifteen movies he's releasing this year is bound to be to your liking.
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024)
directed by: Guy Ritchie
starring: Henry Cavill - Eiza González - Alan Ritchson - Henry Golding
genres: action - war - drama
runtime: 120 minutes
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Do you have what it takes to make it epic? Well, we certainly try, at least! We sing the praises of this latest instalment in George Miller's Mad Max Saga by delving into everything that we enjoyed about this bombastic and layered action film. From the acting, the special effects, the creative names, the incredible soundtrack, the story, characters and more, we also take time to appreciate how it fits perfectly in with it's sequel film Fury Road (which came out nine (!!) years ago. By the finish, we gave our ratings for this film, but also each Mad Max entry.
This episode is not to be missed!
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
directed by: George Miller
starring: Anya Taylor-Joy - Chris Hemsworth - Tom Burke - Alyla Browne - Lachy Hulme
genres: action - adventure - science-fiction
runtime: 149minreelfilmchronicles.com
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We delve into this Amazon produced remake of a fan favorite: ROAD HOUSE. We offer our take on this movie without the nostalgia glasses that many may have, as Brian missed the original film entirely, and Nathan watched it just before jumping into this new iteration.
We start the episode giving a rundown of director Doug Liman's filmography, then jump into the film (with spoilers for both this one and the original throughout). We'll explore the characters, the acting, the action and visual effects, all set against the backdrop of what could effectively be a "direct to video" film starring one of our generation's greatest actors.
Road House (2024)
directed by: Doug Liman
starring: Jake Gyllenhaal - Daniela Melchior - Billy Magnussen - Jessica Williams
genres: thriller - action
runtime: 121 minutes
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Caught in the shadow of a cinematic legacy or stepping into the light on her own terms? Caitlin Cronenberg's HUMANE marks her entrance into the feature film arena, and we're here to dissect just how the threads of family renown and nepotism weave through her narrative tapestry.
The heart of our episode beats strong with a foray into the film, a story that boldly navigates the murky junction of family ties, environmental disaster, governmental tendrils, and moral ambiguity. Emily Hampshire's stirring portrayal anchors the tale, with Canadian stars like Jay Baruchel and Enrico Colantoni adding layers to this complex narrative. Whether you're a first-time viewer or a critique-hardened cinephile, the film's emotional and thematic depth is sure to strike a chord, and we're here to analyze every note.
As the credits roll on our cinematic discussion, we engage in the "ultimate" ratings guessing game, which you can play along with while listening. The conversation unfolds into a broader meditation on the personal journey of evaluating art, and the Cronenberg name becomes a lens through which we ponder the unpredictable alchemy of filmmaking success. Join us for a vibrant exploration of film, family, and the enduring question of what it means to make a mark in the shadow of giants.
HUMANE (2024)
directed by: Caitlin Cronenberg
starring: Jay Baruchel - Emily Hampshire - Sebastian Chacon - Alanna Bale
genres: science fiction - horror - thriller
runtime: 93 minwww.reelfilmchronicles.com
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This podcast is a tomb. In the Year of our Lord 1997, a movie was unleashed on an unsuspecting population. A movie so vile, so terrifying, so violent, so gruesome that it borrowed its way into our collective conscience, wrapping its tendrils around our cerebral cortex, refusing to let us forget her. That movie was Event Horizon. A sci-fi-horror staple for those in the know, it became a beloved cult classic, even (or maybe especially) among those of us who were traumatized at a young age by the grisly imagery and claustrophobic atmosphere. Event Horizon wound up being one of those lighting-in-a-bottle (or hellfire-in-a-spaceship) situations, with a unique concept executed to perfection with an all-star cast led by Laurence Fishburne and Sam Neill on a spaceship set that looked like the design had been pulled from the deranged minds of Clive Barker's Cenobites. Violent murders, slow descents into madness, and a spaceship that may or may not have travelled to the literal incarnation of Hell are all hallmarks of one of the most idiosyncratic and memorable entries into both the sci-fi and horror movie pantheons. The choice laid before you now is this; listen to this episode of The Real Film Chronicles and delve into the twisted world of Event Horizon or save yourself... from Hell!
Event Horizon (1997)
| directed by: Paul W. S. Anderson
| starring: Laurence Fishburne - Sam Neill - Kathleen Quinlan - Joely Richardson
| science fiction - mystery - horror
| 95 minReel Film Chronicles
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We're happy to be diving deep into Dune Part Two, the eagerly anticipated sequel with a feature-length discussion on everything we loved about the movie. We also talk about differences with the book (but we don't go deep there, and try to avoid book spoilers).
Dune: Part Two (2024)
| directed by: Denis Villeneuve
| starring: Timothée Chalamet - Zendaya - Rebecca Ferguson - Javier Bardem - Josh Brolin - Austin Butler
| adventure - science fiction
| 167 minhttps://reelfilmchronicles.com
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Join your intrepid hosts as we delve into this 2023 Netflix crime thriller - a surprisingly good (well, it surprised us at least) film that offers more than any description or trailer could provide. We're fans of all the actors here, and we fanboy over Benicio del Toro and his burning performance here, and talk about how the film world needs more Alicia Silverstone.
REPTILE (2023)
| directed by: Grant Singer
| starring: Benicio del Toro - Justin Timberlake - Alicia Silverstone - Michael Pitt
| crime
| 136minhttps://reelfilmchronicles.com
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Welcome to the world of The Killer and watch as obsessive, perfectionist filmmaker David Fincher tells the story of an obsessive, perfectionist killer living out his either his worst nightmare or darkest fantasy: his life spiraling out of control after an extra ruins his perfect shot then going on a bloody rampage to get revenge against everybody who has ever wronged him. If I were one of the executives at Fox who had anything to do with Alien 3, I'd probably sleep with at least one eye open from now on. With The Killer, Fincher continues his tradition of protagonists who are weird, misanthropic, and/or emotionally detached loners, live by a very specific set of rules, and wax philosophical about humanity's inhumanity in endless voiceover. A self-described unremarkable man who is exceptional at his job through endless, obsessive practice and meticulous attention to detail, the titular killer is perhaps the most appropriately autobiographical self-insert character that Fincher could have imagined. With murder, mayhem, and a shady underworld of secret assassins (no, not THAT world of secret assassins), and meditations on how the thin veil of civility that is society barely conceals the base instincts of the human race at bay and our most cherished ideals are all lies carefully disseminated to help the powerful exploit the masses, The Killer is sure to delight viewers of all ages. So join your intrepid hosts as we delve into the world of The Killer, explore the latest twisted entry into David Fincher's pantheon, and try our best to avoid ending up on any hit lists of our own.
THE KILLER (2023)
| directed by: David Fincher
| starring: Michael Fassbender - Tilda Swinton - Charles Parnell - Arliss Howard - Kerry O’Malley - Sophie Charlotte
| Thriller - Crime
| 118 minhttps://reelfilmchronicles.com
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A thick mist blankets the countryside as two riders cut their way through the waterlogged landscape, man and beast alike soaked by a slanted rain as ignorant of mercy as it was of the difference between pleasure and pain, redemption and damnation. There was only the fall. Then, a commotion. A man and woman hunted by a group of men, unaware that their role would soon be reversed from predator to prey. One of the riders dismounts, his boots splashing in the puddles, creating tsunamis in miniature. Time slows. The men turn their weapons on the intruder, irritated at the interruption of their sport, but to no avail. Even unarmed, the masked interloper makes quick work of his opponents, moving faster than his opponents can react, disarming and leaving them to wallow in their misery in the mud, and the dirt, and the rain. Always and still, there was the rain.
The year is 2001. The movie is Brotherhood of the Wolf. The result is a cult classic in the making. Based - very loosely as is usually the case - on actual events, the movie tells the story of two unlikely friends sent to solve the mystery of reports of a vicious beast that is terrorizing the French countryside. For sheer value, one can hardly do better, as Brotherhood of the Wolf is really (at least) five movies in one: an historical epic, a romance, a detective story, a political drama, and an action movie. A story that involves secret cults, bone swords, brothels, royal politics, evil deformed appendages, and taxidermy, Brotherhood of the Wolf is a very specific sort of fever dream that could only have sprung forth from the collective consciousness of the early 2000s. As brazen as it is inventive, Brotherhood of the Wolf is nothing if not unique, and truly one of those films that stands alone almost as a genre unto itself. So join your intrepid hosts at the Reel Film Chronicles as they take you on a journey into the world of 18th Century France to unravel the mystery of the beast of Gévaudan.
Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001)
| directed by: Christophe Gans
| starring: Samuel Le Bihan - - Mark Dacascos - Vincent Cassel - Émilie Dequenne - Monica Bellucci
| Adventure - Action - Horror - History
| 143 min
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ADULTHOOD. Warning: Side effects may include drowsiness, swelling, loss of vision and/or hearing, memory loss, crippling self doubt, depression, memory loss, the realization that no adult ever had things figured out, waxing nostalgic for the way things used to be, trouble breathing, having to figure out stupid stuff like mortgages, memory loss, actually enjoying going furniture shopping, the uncontrollable urge to criticize younger generations, awkwardly fumbling your way through numerous social events when you'd rather be at home, drifting apart from friends and loved ones with the occasional reconciliation, memory loss, the uncontrollable urge to criticize older generations, and obsessing over those small parts of your life where you seem to have some semblance of control just for the slightest chance at experiencing something real.
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some adults. If you notice any other effects, tough luck, there's no one you can call and you're on your own, because nobody else has their deal figured out either. Take only as prescribed. Results may vary.
Join your intrepid hosts in this exciting episode of the Reel Film Chronicles as they discuss the 2023 film The Adults, which explores the complex relationship of a trio of siblings trying to navigate life in the real world in a slice-of-life format that is in turns heart wrenching and heartwarming.
The Adults (2023)
| directed by: Dustin Guy Defa
| starring: Michael Cera - Hannah Gross - Sophia Lillis
| Comedy - Drama
| 91 minhttps://reelfilmchronicles.com
In this very special episode, your intrepid hosts dive into the depths of cinematic disappointment as they unveil their Bottom Five Films of 2023. Welcome once again to our annual rundown of the cinematic catastrophes that left us bewildered, disappointed, and perhaps a little angry over the past year. From cringe-inducing sci-fi flops to poorly executed franchise entries, and forgettable thrillers, the bottom five list represents a cautionary tale of what happens when creative vision goes awry or when the alchemy of storytelling fails to transmute into cinematic gold.
This is where, as the saying goes, we wade through the murky waters of mediocrity, and we mark the passing of another rotation around our nearest star with a grimace and a shake of the head, as we recall the films that failed to leave any positive impression on us or left us disappointed. This annual tradition serves as a solemn reminder of the diverse landscape of cinema, where not every endeavor reaches the heights of greatness, and some inevitably crash and burn in spectacular fashion.
So join us, The Reel Film Chronicles, as we reflect on the unfortunate missteps and cinematic misfires of the past year. Whether you cringe in solidarity or vehemently disagree with our choices, your engagement fuels our passion for discussing the art of filmmaking, even when it's less than stellar. We thank you for enduring this journey with us, whether it's out of morbid curiosity or a shared disdain for the cinematic failures of 2023.https://reelfilmchronicles.com
In this very special episode, your intrepid hosts run down their Top 10 Films of 2023. Welcome once again to our annual rundown of our top 10 films, as we review the movies that moved, entertained, awed, or otherwise inspired us over the past year. From mega blockbusters to independent dramas, established action franchises to emerging horror icons, giant radioactive lizards to famous historical figures, there's a little something for everybody. This is where, as the saying goes, the rubber meets the road, and we mark the passing of another rotation around our nearest star with a look back at the cinematic stories that left their impression on us. This annual tradition is a way for us to take some time to reflect on a few of our new favourite films and share our love of movies with our listeners, hopefully inspiring those of you on your own film journey with a mix of the comfort of the familiar and the excitement of the undiscovered. So listen along with The Reel Film Chronicles, and maybe discover a few new favourite movies as well. Or hate listen with complete and utter disdain for all of our picks for 2023's top 10. Either way it boosts our numbers, so it's all good in the end, and we thank you for your patronage (or anti-patronage, as the case may be).https://reelfilmchronicles.com
What do you do when an unstoppable, evil army threatens your peaceful village? Why, you scour the countryside to retain the services of a small group of reluctant warriors with troubled back stories looking to make up for the sins of the past. And if it's your peaceful moon that's threatened, well then you scour the galaxy for your group of misfit warriors to defend you and your peaceful townsfolk. Hey, it worked for Akira Kurosawa. Rebel Moon, the latest action extravaganza from Zack Snyder, draws on some heavy inspiration from the likes of such classic and beloved films as Seven Samurai, Star Wars, and Eight Legged Freaks to bring you a story only Zack Snyder could tell. Filled to the brim with mythological creatures; sweaty, shirtless men; and broken warriors with checkered pasts looking for one last chance at redemption, Rebel Moon is nothing if not ambitious, seeking to stake a claim among the pantheon of great science fiction movies. In this episode, your intrepid hosts provide their insightful insights about Rebel Moon and whether it lived up (or down) to the hype. So grab your laser guns and definitely-not-lightsabers-but-also-definitely-not-NOT-lightsabers and strap yourselves in for a journey into a galaxy far, far away (but definitely not THAT galaxy far, far away).Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023)
| directed by: Zack Snyder
| starring: Sofia Boutella - Michiel Huisman - Ed Skrein - Djimon Hounsou - Bae Doona - Staz Nair - Charlie Hunnam - Ray Fisher
| Science Fiction - Drama - Action
| 134 min
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Extraction 2 (2023)| directed by: Sam Hargrave| starring: Chris Hemsworth - Golshifteh Farahani - Adam Bessa - Tornike Gogrichiani| Action - Thriller| 123 minhttps://reelfilmchronicles.com
The smoke clears. The dust settles. For one, brief moment, it seems as though the stillness of the air could be a tranquil silence. A peaceful rearrangement of particles. That rare alignment of the cosmos that grants those most rare moments of serenity, where the world is in harmony, and the forces of nature and man align. But then, the moment passes. As your gaze trails ever upwards, your eyes slowly taking in the sight in front of you. Slowly, so that your brain has time to process the signals being sent to it. To try to make sense of this scaly monolith. This prehistoric behemoth. This harbinger of death.Godzilla.For everything there is a season, and for every generation there is a Godzilla. Luckily for us, Godzilla Minus One (like its most recent predecessor, Shin Godzilla) has emerged as a unique voice, shepherding both us and its protagonist into a new golden age. Unlike the recent spate of Hollywood Godzilla-verse offerings, which are, at best, popcorn flicks, Godzilla Minus One delivers not only on the action (which, again, unlike its Hollywood counterparts, is clearly lit and easy to follow) but also on the social allegory (which is woefully absent from his current incarnation in Hollywood. Under the careful watch of Toho, the studio that has curated the story of everybody's favourite giant lizard for nearly 70 years, Godzilla Minus One at once takes Godzilla in a bold and engaging new direction while remaining true and paying homage to a long and rich cinematic history.Originally a metaphor for the horrors of nuclear war, Godzilla turned out to be an unexpected entry into the pantheon of Japanese cinema that tried to make sense of the destruction and death that marked the end of World War II. Since then, Godzilla has been reimagined and reborn time and time again, as a campy kaiju combatant, a gargantuan anti-hero protecting the people of earth from threats even larger than himself, a horror icon on par with Dracula or Frakenstein, a literal larger-than-life action star, and full circle to as a metaphor to explore the social impact of new horrors and catastrophes in a way that can only be achieved with the help of a lizard the size of a skyscraper.As portrayed in Godzilla Minus One, Godzilla is at once a stunning metaphor for the unique horrors wrought by a nuclear war but also as a powerful symbol that forces the human characters to confront issues of heroism, sacrifice, the value of human life, the failures of leadership, and what it means to reckon not only with putting their lives back together after a devastating war, especially dealing with the residual guilt and shame of being on the losing side of a war. The more sobering truth, of course, is that war has no winners, only survivors. But Godzilla Minus One uses the subsequent attack (with Godzilla's "heat ray" perhaps the most terrifying it has ever appeared on screen, directly evoking images of nuclear holocaust) to explore how survivors of a war, both veterans and civilians, process their trauma and grief and try to make sense of the bloodshed and chaos in a movie that is at once thrilling as it is contemplative and philosophical.So listen in as your intrepid hosts explore Godzilla Minus One, the latest movie in a series so long-lived and resilient that it's rivaled only by good old 007 himself, James Bond. Whether you're new to the Godzilla phenomenon or you've been a fan since the beginning, we hope you'll enjoy our usual level of insight as we discuss Godzilla Minus One.Godzilla Minus One (2023)| directed by: Takashi Yamazaki| starring: Ryunosuke Kamiki - Hidetaka Yoshioka - Minami Hamabe - Kuranosuke Sasaki| Horror - Action - Science Fiction| 125 minhttps://reelfilmchronicles.com
"Now I have a machine gun. Ho, ho, ho." Often imitated but never duplicated, Die Hard has withstood the test of time to become firmly established in that hallowed pantheon of All-Time Classic Action Films. Its protagonist, John McClane, the wrong man in the wrong place at the wrong time, has become an archetypal action movie hero, the everyman answer to the muscle-bound question posed by the likes of Schwarzenegger and Stallone. Played to perfection by Bruce Willis, McClane was relatable precisely because he wasn't indestructible and showed real vulnerability, both physical and emotional, despite his gruff and sometimes disheveled exterior. Forever the fly in the ointment of any thief or terrorist who happened to pick the wrong building, airport, or city to steal from or terrorize (not that there's ever a right target for such activities), McClane was somebody the audience could cheer for because despite his flaws, he would always fight to the end. No matter how many times he was battered, bruised, beaten, or knocked down, he would pick himself up, bandage those wounds, and walk, limp, or drag himself to the next fight. Long before Captain America vocalized his willingness to go toe to toe with his opponents, McClane was already doing it all day, and if I may say so myself, with a much better catch phrase. Stuck in a skyscraper with a surprisingly diverse group of terrorists, John McClane's quest to free the hostages and rescue his estranged wife has become so iconic that the concept of "Die Hard in/on a Unique Location/Vehicle" has become a genre unto itself. So come out to the coast and have a few laughs with your intrepid hosts as they discuss the enduring legacy of Die Hard just in time for the holidays. No matter where you fall in the debate about its validity as a Christmas movie, there's never a bad time of year to revisit the action movie that most action movies wish they could be when they grow up. And if it's your first time watching Die Hard, then welcome to the party pal! Die Hard (1988)| directed by: John McTiernan| starring: Bruce Willis - Alan Rickman - Bonnie Bedelia - Reginald VelJohnson| Thriller - Action| 132 minhttps://reelfilmchronicles.com
Hang on to your webs spider-boys and spider-girls, because in this episode, we're swinging out Across the Spiderverse. In this follow-up to the critically acclaimed and beloved Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Miles Morales is grappling with how the consequences of being a hero affect him personally as well as those around him. Building on the frenetic animation style of the first film, Across the Spiderverse draws audiences in with a kaleidoscopic and vibrant visual approach that will delight and engage everyone, except for those with severe epilepsy who will likely be sent into a seizure during the opening titles alone. Taking inspiration from the Spider-Man comics (and we do mean every Spider-Man comic ever) along with every piece of Spider-Man media known to exist, Across the Spiderverse is at once a sprawling epic adventure with multiversal stakes and an incredibly focused personal story of growth, belonging, and morality perfectly woven together that will take at least ten rewatches to catch every little reference and easter egg. So slap on your spandex bodysuit, grab your mask, and join The Reel Film Chronicles as we explore the latest adventure from your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Folks. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)| directed by: Joaquim Dos Santos, Justin K. Thompson, Kemp Powers| starring: Shameik Moore - Hailee Steinfeld - Jason Schwartzman - Oscar Isaac - Brian Tyree-Henry - Luna Lauren Velez| Animation - Adventure - Science-Fiction - Action| 140 minhttps://reelfilmchronicles.com
A man out of time must summon the courage to save the life of a young child while battling humankind's most ancient of enemies: the dinosaur. Also, gross bugs that crawl into bodily orifices while you're sleeping. Though a box office flop, the movie 65 serves as a cinematic curiosity: a sci-fi genre film with a bizzare premise that tackles its subject matter with absolute seriousness. For all of its nonsensical plot points and, frankly, bewildering world- and character-building, 65 remains steadfast and laser-focused on its mission. Though what that mission might have been has likely been forever lost to the cutting room floor. Still, if you're looking for a good time where a space-man fights dinosaurs with his lasergun, then you may have just stumbled upon the masterpiece to end all masterpieces. So listen along as we explore 65, the viability of using paprika as a communication medium, the relative effectiveness of small, blinking lights as a security system, and the potential qualifications for being a long-haul space trucker. The Creator (2023)| directed by: Scott Beck, Bryan Woods| starring: Adam Driver - Ariana Greenblatt| Science Fiction - Adventure - Action| 92 minhttps://reelfilmchronicles.com* Rated explicit for language.
Since the dawn of civilization, humankind has looked up into the cosmos, and with our hearts and minds overcome by the vastness of eternity, we’ve silently pondered the ultimate question at the core of our existence: Why are robots so cool? The Creator is our latest attempt to answer this age-old quandary. Helmed by Gareth “Rogue One” Edwards, the film is a special effects showcase made for the big screen, and a rarity in this day and age: a big budget sci-fi blockbuster based on original idea. In a world where human beings and AI are locked in a struggle for existence, and nations wage wars based on ignorance and partisan ideologies with no room for compromise, go and watch The Creator and take a break from all of that nonsense. Instead, watch a bunch of cool human on robot action as everyone learns a valuable lesson about the power of love, and also about the need to blow up orbital weapons platforms that reign down death arbitrarily on the citizens of sovereign nations. Join your intrepid hosts at The Reel Film Chronicles to explore the world of The Creator and discover if this sci-fi dystopia is right for you.The Creator (2023)| directed by: Gareth Edwards| starring: John David Washington - Madeleine Yuna Voyles - Gemma Chan - Allison Janney - Ken Watanabe| Science Fiction - Thriller - Action| 134 minhttps://reelfilmchronicles.com
No One Will Save You (2023)| directed by: Brian Duffield| starring: Kaitlyn Dever - Elizabeth Kaluev| Thriller - Horror - Science Fiction| 93 minhttps://reelfilmchronicles.com
In this universe, there are things known, and there are things unknown, and sometimes bridging that gap just takes a little conversation. Talk To Me is this year's breakout horror hit from Australia (which is totally a thing we expect from the Land Down Under every year), offering a unique take on the ghost story / demon possession genre and creating all kinds of buzz in the horror world. An underdog pack of teens battling supernatural forces: Oh you've seen that before, you say? Well, you're only half wrong. While the setup is as familiar as a beaten up old hockey mask, the execution puts a novel spin on some familiar horror tropes. You thought ghosts and demons were scary enough on their own? Well, Talk To Me takes it up a notch by using them as metaphors to explore such real-life horrors as grief, trauma, peer pressure, self harm, and drug use. So yeah. Scary and depressing. Let us in as we talk to you about Talk To Me, and discuss whether the film scratched that horror itch or made us want to gouge our own eyes out. Talk to Me (2023)| directed by: Michael Philippou, Danny Philippou| starring: Sophie Wilde - Alexandra Jensen - Joe Bird - Otis Dhanji - Miranda Otto| Thriller - Horror| 95 minhttps://reelfilmchronicles.com
There's a legend that's spoken of in hushed tones by people of every country and creed, from the dive bars of Los Angeles to the back alleys of Brazil to the neon-lit cityscape of downtown Tokyo. A whisper, carried faintly upon the breeze, of a promise that lies just over the horizon. The legend speaks of a tribe, a family, made up of the unwanted. Misfits. Outcasts. Criminals. This is a family where all are welcome at the table, bound together through the holy communion of Corona and BBQ. A family bound by a simple maxim: Ride or die. A band of kindred souls that dole out second chances as freely and frequently as they switch gears. This is the world of The Fast and The Furious. Fast X is the tenth mainline film of a series that spans two decades and boasts the kind of staying power and legitimacy that only multiple billions of dollars can. Come along for the ride in this high-octane episode as your intrepid hosts put the pedal to the metal and charge full speed ahead into the simultaneously sincere and unhinged world of Fast X. In a series where the protagonists evolved from thieves stealing DVD players to super spies who build and launch a makeshift spaceship in their backyard, true discipleship requires only that you embrace the impossible as improbable, the improbable as possible, and the possible as anything your imagination can conceive. Buckle up; it's going to be a wild ride.Fast X (2023)| directed by: Louis Leterrier| starring: Vin Diesel - Michelle Rodriguez - Tyrese Gibson - Ludacris - John Cena - Jason Momoa| Crime - Action - Thriller| 142 minhttps://reelfilmchronicles.com
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water. From the director who brought us Rambo: Last Blood comes a new terrifying vision of aquatic violence known as The Black Demon. Is it a giant shark? A mutant aberration? A zoological holdover from an ancient race of megalodons? An instrument of vengeance sent by the gods to punish humanity for our crimes against nature? An allegory for the consequences of our centuries of environmental mismanagement? The manifestation of one man's guilt as he struggles to find his humanity and a hint of redemption in a cruel, unforgiving world? Who's to say? No really, who? With an eclectic mix of family drama, action, shady corporate politics, violence, esoteric references to '90s sitcoms, and a hint of the supernatural, The Black Demon seems to have a lot to say, and lucky for you, the Reel Film Chronicles is here to make sense of it all. In a topsy, turvy world it's nice to know that there's a podcast out there that makes everything all right. So join your intrepid hosts as they attempt to exorcise The Black Demon in this week's exciting nautical adventure.The Black Demon (2023)| directed by: Adrian Grünberg| starring: Josh Lucas - Fernanda Urrejola - Julio Cedillo - Venus Ariel| Thriller - Horror| 101 minhttps://reelfilmchronicles.com
It's a me, the Real Film Chronicles review of the Super Mario Bros. Movie! After 40 years and a couple of false starts, Nintendo finally made a successful transition from video games to the silver screen (all due respect to The Wizard and 1993's Super Mario Bros.). With an all-star cast; the full might of the animated film film titan, Illumination; Nintendo's Scrooge-McDuck-esque coffers; and four decades of simmering nostalgia, The Super Mario Bros. Movie seems to have cemented its place in movie history, raking in over a billion dollars during its theatrical run. But does the movie do justice to the timeless tale of two plumbers from Brooklyn transported to a magical realm of princesses, sentient mushrooms, talking apes, and dinosaur despots? Listen in as your intrepid hosts explore the ins and outs of Nintendo's first successful film and maybe also learn a thing or two about the untold film history of your old pals Mario and Luigi. So dust off that Tanookie suit, hop in your go-kart, and take a ride down rainbow road with The Reel Film Chronicles to keep you company. And just remember, the real blue shell is the friends we make along the way. The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) | directed by: Michael Jelenic, Aaron Horvath | starring: Chris Pratt - Anya Taylor-Joy - Charlie Day - Jack Black - Keegan-Michael Key | Adventure - Comedy - Animation - Video Game | 93 min
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Strap yourself in and prepare for a non-stop, white-knuckle, action-packed thrill ride. And if that doesn't pan out, then you can always unstrap yourself and sit down to watch Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre instead, the perfect movie for a lazy Sunday afternoon. Guy Ritchie's action adventure spy movie runs at a brisk pace quite confidently down the exact middle of the road, moored as much by the obvious fun Ritchie takes in getting to tell his own stories in his own voice as by the script, cast, or action sequences. Elevated by a talented cast, the movie seems as much an excuse for Ritchie and his crew of regular contributors to hang out in exotic locations worldwide and enjoy themselves as much as to actually film a movie. Which, honestly, you can't really get too upset about because any one of us would probably want to do the same thing given the chance. Join your intrepid hosts as they dive into the world of Operation Fortune and the filmography of one of Hollywood's definitely A-List directors.
OPERATION FORTUNE (2023) | dir: Guy Ritchie | Starring: Jason Statham - Aubrey Plaza - Josh Hartnett - Hugh Grant | Comedy - Action - Thriller - Adventure | 114 min
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If there's one constant in the film industry, it's that the only sure way to improve a movie is to add copious amounts of cocaine, either behind or in front of the camera. If any movie proves this, it is certainly Cocaine Bear. Unleashed upon suspecting audiences after an incredibly effective marketing campaign, the bloody, drug-fuelled mayhem of the movie ironically serves as a sort of cinematic palate cleanser, offering a ridiculously fun escape from the drudgery of the real world. Stretching even the most liberal interpretation of the oft-invoked Hollywood mantra of "Based on a true story," Cocaine Bear is refreshing in that it makes no pretense of even trying to portray actual events, sticking mostly to the two things that make this movie such a fun ride: namely, the cocaine and the bear. Directed by the prolific Elizabeth Banks and including a colourful cast of oddball characters, Cocaine Bear is surely the kind of film that you want injected straight into your veins. Join your intrepid hosts as they break down the blood-soaked, drug-induced lunacy of Cocaine Bear. For if not to portray a wild animal out of its mind on cocaine brutally murdering people, then why was the medium of film even invented?COCAINE BEAR (2023)| dir: Elizabeth Banks| Starring: Keri Russell - Brooklynn Prince - Christian Convery| Thriller - Comedy - Crime| 96 minOur website: https://reelfilmchronicles.com-- Credits --Opening Music by Twisterium from Pixabay
What one podcast can do, another can do!. Welcome to The Edge. You find yourself facing an existential crisis as you try to survive in the wilderness with nothing more than your wits, the clothes on your back, a pocket knife, and your two friends. Cold, wet, and a hundred miles from anywhere remotely resembling civilization, you struggle to scrounge up food and shelter while trying to figure out who among your fellow survivors you can trust and who your wife may or may not be thanking for "all the long nights." On top of this, you must contend with a crazed bear, a 1,500-pound behemoth with a taste for human blood and a flair for the dramatic. But on the bright side, if you make it out of this alive, your current best survival horror story about not being able to hail a cab on the streets of New York that one time will definitely get knocked down to second place. If you think you have the intestinal fortitude to brave the elements, then once you get back, treat yourself by tuning in to the Reel Film Chronicles as we explore the stone-cold1997 masterpiece, The Edge. THE EDGE (1997)| dir: Lee Tamahori| Starring: Anthony Hopkins - Alec Baldwin - Elle Machperson - Harold Perrineau| action - adventure - drama - survival| 117 minBe sure to check out our site for more reviews and thoughts on films here: Reel Film Chronicles-- Credits --Opening Music by Twisterium from PixabayClosing Music by Lexin_Music from Pixabay
In the world of the undead, one name reigns supreme and sends a shiver down the spines of all who dare whisper it aloud: Renfield? After 90 years, the Dracula mythology continues to fascinate audiences, and now the cursed manservant of the granddaddy of all vampires is finally getting his due. Putting yet another spin on everyone's favourite bloodsucker, the 2023 movie Renfield focuses on the toxic relationship between a centuries-old vampire and his put-upon right-hand man with a blend of horror, action, and humour all served up by Chris McKay, the visionary director who brought us Lego Batman. Join your intrepid hosts over at the Reel Film Chronicles as we dissect Renfield and the titular character's attempts to exorcise his demons - both literal and metaphorical - amidst a blood-fuelled rampage of undead ghouls, abusive ex-boyfriends, coked-up crime families, corrupt police, and an unhinged Nicholas Cage, in a blend of on-screen insanity that gives Joe Carnahan a run for his money.RENFIELD (2023)| directed by Chris McKay| starring: Nicholas Hoult - Nicolas Cage - Awkwafina - Ben Schwartz| Horror - Fantasy - Comedy| 93 min-- AROUND THE WEB --Be sure to check out our site for more reviews and thoughts on films here: The Reel Film ChroniclesComments? Suggestions? Email them to ReelFilmChronicles@outlook.com, or head over to our Facebook page for regular updates!Facebook | InstagramWeb: Reel Film Chronicles | Feed the VoicesLetterboxd: Brian | NathanTwitter: Brian | Nathan | Reel Film Chronicles-- Credit --Opening Music by Twisterium from PixabayClosing Music by SoulProdMusic from Pixabay
Throughout history, people have been called upon to make a choice. And now, that burden falls to you. The fate of the world may, for all you know, rely entirely on you listening to this episode as your intrepid hosts venture out into the woods to answer the Knock at the Cabin. The latest film from prolific director M. Night Shyamalan is an anxiety-inducing phycological horror that asks some very poignant, age-old questions about life, the universe, and everything. A family on vacation is subject to an unexpected visit from a group of strangers armed with admittedly pretty rad looking weapons. Before they know what's happening, the family soon finds themselves tied up and forced to talk about their attacker's religious beliefs over the course of twenty-four hours, like the world's most aggressive Jehovah's Witnesses or every Thanksgiving. Claiming they've witnessed signs of a coming apocalypse through some kind of sixth sense, this fearsome foursome put the family's seemingly unbreakable bond to the test. Are these strangers truly the four horsemen of the apocalypse? Or have they experienced some kind of split from reality? So make your choice, and tune in to discover whether Knock at the Cabin is part of your destiny.
KNOCK AT THE CABIN (2023)
| directed by M. Night Shyamalan| starring: Dave Bautista - Jonathan Groff - Ben Aldridge - Kristen Cui - Nikki Amuka-Bird - Rupert Grint| horror - thriller - mystery| 100 min
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Vampires. Brooding creatures of the night that stalk their prey in the shadows. Their ideal habitat: sunny California? Welcome to the world of Day Shift, a tale of working class vampire hunters just trying to make ends meet by brutally murdering and plundering the corpses of another race of sentient beings. Gather up your garlic and the holiest water you can muster as you experience a world where the vampires are perhaps more twisted and evil than ever before as they deal not only in human blood but also in real estate, driving down prices in a vampire gentrification scheme worthy of a Policy Academy movie. Facing down these bloodsucking real estate tycoons are Bud (Jamie Foxx) and an entire underworld of vampire hunters and various associated bureaucrats, with a network and economy so vast it puts the secret assassin's society of John Wick to shame. Join us as we take a bite out of Day Shift and explore the not-so-shadowy world of vampire hunting in the Golden State.
DAY SHIFT (2022)
| directed by J.J. Perry| starring: Jamie Foxx - Dave Franco - Natasha Liu Bordizzo - Meagan Good - Zion Broadnax - Snoop Dogg| horror - action - fantasy - comedy| 113 min
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This episode is going to suck... your blood! Join your intrepid hosts in this retrospective of their personal favourite vampire movies. The vampire mythos has captured the hearts and minds of people for centuries for a variety of reasons, spawning countless books and movies and entire subcultures. Maybe it's the dangerous lure of immortality and supernatural powers. Perhaps it's the examination of what it means to be human through counter-example and the moral quandaries of a life in the shadows. Maybe there are just a lot more cape aficionados out there than we realized. Whatever the case may be, tune in to find out the vampire films that really get our blood pumping and revisit some old favorite's and maybe discover a new favourite vampire tale.
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Sometimes we all need a little vacation. A little time in the sun. A few drinks. Some good food. Chance encounters with charming strangers. Clandestine hand jobs. Accidental homicides. Drug-fuelled orgies. Human cloning. You know. The usual regimen of rest and relaxation. Welcome to Infinity Pool. Have you ever considered how spending some time getting away from it all you might be inadvertently (or not-so-inadvertently) contributing to the exploitation and appropriation of other cultures and nations? Well, forget about taking another guilt-free vacation ever again, because Infinity Pool takes a scathing look at the battle for one man's soul while also turning an uncomfortably critical eye on the tourism industry. Brought to you by the twisted mind of Brandon Cronenberg, son of David Cronenberg, this is not a movie for the squeamish or the faint of heart. Playing in the same thematic sandbox as his father, Cronenberg II definitively carves out his own cinematic territory with his third film. Would a consequence-free world to be an opportunity to explore the boundaries of pleasure and pain and dance upon that thin line between ecstasy and depravity or would it create a moral hellscape, a perpetual state of perdition from which there is no salvation, from forces either internal or external? Join your intrepid hosts and dip your toes into the Infinity Pool to explore a veritable tsunami of moral, philosophical, and existential quandaries that will no doubt seep into the deepest, darkest regions of your mind. Just make sure not to eat anything for at least a half an hour before listening to this episode.
INFINITY POOL (2023)
|directed by Brandon Cronenberg| starring: Alexander Skarsgard - Mia Goth - Cleopatra Coleman - Jalil Lespert| horror - science-fiction - thriller| 118 min
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Tendrils of fog spread across the landscape. A lone hunter emerges from the darkness, weapon drenched in blood, eyes gleaming in the moonlight. The destiny of a thousand generations has culminated in this single moment. Only one question remains: Will you be predator, or prey? In this episode, we take a deep dive into Prey, the latest movie in the Predator film series. Once again, or maybe for the first time depending on your point of view, a member of a technologically advanced alien race that seemingly consists entirely of trophy hunting jerks comes to Earth to stalk his prey. In a much-needed departure for the series, we find ourselves going the prequel route with this particular predator wreaking havoc in Eighteenth Century North America and facing off against Naru, a young Comanche warrior. Whether you're a long-time fan of the Predator series looking forward to how the filmmakers will weave in fan favourite lines like "If it bleeds, we can kill it," or just starting your journey into the exciting world of murderous, half-invisible aliens, tune in to find out whether this update on a familiar formula is worth adding to your watchlist. PREY (2022)| directed by Dan Trachtenberg| starring: Amber Midthunder - Dakota Beavers - Michelle Thrush - Stormee Kipp| thriller - science-fiction - action| 100 min-- AROUND THE WEB --Be sure to check out our site for more reviews and thoughts on films here: The Reel Film ChroniclesComments? Suggestions? Email them to ReelFilmChronicles@outlook.com, or head over to our Facebook page for regular updates!Facebook | InstagramWeb: Reel Film Chronicles | Feed the VoicesLetterboxd: Brian | NathanTwitter: Brian | Nathan | Reel Film Chronicles-- Credit --Opening Music by Twisterium from Pixabay
Every year, there is an event in the film industry so momentous that throngs of people gather from every corner of the globe, hanging on every word as though bestowed upon them by a mighty prophet bringing tidings of wisdom and insight on a scale previously unheard of. That's right, it's time for The Reel Film Chronicles yearly top 10 episode. Join your intrepid hosts as they reminisce and wax philosophical about their favourite movies of 2022. Better than the Oscars, the Golden Globes, and the BAFTAs combined, this countdown of films that made an impact on us from the last (calendar) year covers the gamut from low-budget indie films to intestine-rattling blockbusters. Using our patented and scientifically proven method to assess movies, we break down exactly why these motion pictures touched our hearts and our minds and places in between. So listen in to find out what all the kids are talking about, and maybe discover some new favourite movies along the way-- CHAPTERS -- 0:00 - Introduction & Overview3:38 - 5: Dual (Nathan)6:23 - 5: Spiderhead (Brian)8:07 - 4: Halloween Ends (Nathan)10:43 - 4: Morbius (Brian)13:58 - 3: Jurassic World Dominion (Nathan)18:37 - 3: Gold (Brian)21:56 - 2: Moonfall (Nathan)25:31 - 2: Dark Glasses (Brian)28:16 - 1 :Interceptor (Nathan)32:20 - 1: The Cellar (Brian)34:34 - Honorable Mentions-- AROUND THE WEB --Be sure to check out our site for more reviews and thoughts on films here: The Reel Film ChroniclesComments? Suggestions? Email them to ReelFilmChronicles@outlook.com, or head over to our Facebook page for regular updates!Facebook | InstagramWeb: Reel Film Chronicles | Feed the VoicesLetterboxd: Brian | NathanTwitter: Brian | Nathan | Reel Film Chronicles-- Credit --Opening Music by Twisterium from PixabayClosing Music by Hot_Music from Pixabay
Every year, there is an event in the film industry so momentous that throngs of people gather from every corner of the globe, hanging on every word as though bestowed upon them by a mighty prophet bringing tidings of wisdom and insight on a scale previously unheard of. That's right, it's time for The Reel Film Chronicles yearly top 10 episode. Join your intrepid hosts as they reminisce and wax philosophical about their favourite movies of 2022. Better than the Oscars, the Golden Globes, and the BAFTAs combined, this countdown of films that made an impact on us from the last (calendar) year covers the gamut from low-budget indie films to intestine-rattling blockbusters. Using our patented and scientifically proven method to assess movies, we break down exactly why these motion pictures touched our hearts and our minds and places in between. So listen in to find out what all the kids are talking about, and maybe discover some new favourite movies along the way
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00:00:00 Introduction & Criteria
00:04:04 Honorable Mentions
00:12:23 Movie Count
00:15:04 10 - Avatar The Way of Water (Nathan)
00:16:19 10 - Night of the Coconut (Brian)
00:20:22 9 - Something in the Dirt (Nathan)
00:23:51 9 - Avatar the Way of Water (Brian)
00:26:30 8 - Top Gun Maverick (Nathan)
00:30:03 8 - The Batman (Brian)
00:32:44 7 - The Banshees of Inisherin (Nathan)
00:34:54 7 - The Fabelmans (Brian)
00:37:07 6 - Men (Nathan)
00:41:09 6 - Top Gun Maverick (Brian)
00:45:46 5 - Nope (Nathan)
00:50:17 5 - Glass Onion (Brian)
00:54:27 4 - Deadstream (Nathan)
00:58:59 4 - RRR (Brian)
01:01:29 3 - RRR (Nathan)
01:04:30 3 - Everything Everywhere All at Once (Brian)
01:07:07 2 - Crimes of the Future (Nathan)
01:12:23 2 - Nope (Brian)
01:17:14 1 - Everything Everywhere all at Once (Nathan)
01:21:07 1 - The Banshees of Inisherin (Brian)
01:26:31 Closing Remarks
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Tie up your donkey and come on down to the pub to grab a pint with the Reel Film Chronicles as we discuss the The Banshees of Inisherin. Set on the... let's call them "sunny" shores of a remote Irish island in the early 1920s, Banshees follows the aftermath of the fallout between two longtime friends. This deteriorating friendship sets into motion a darkly comedic series of events involving beatings, destruction of property, and unnecessary amputations. Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell reunite with writer/director Martin McDonagh for another tragicomic outing, fulfilling the destinies foretold by the Fates after the success of In Bruges back in the mist-shrouded days of yore in the ancient past of 2008. Can the trio recapture the magic they first conjured up 14 years ago? Listen in to find out if Banshees of Inisherin was blessed with the luck of the Irish or if its demise was presaged as though by the mythical creature from whence the film takes its very name.
THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (2022)|directed by Martin McDonagh
| starring: Colin Farrell - Brendan Gleeson - Kerry Condon - Barry Keoghan
| drama - comedy
| 114 min
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Do you enjoy deconstructing hierarchies of sexual, political, and artistic power within our society? Have you ever depicted stunning imagery blurring the lines between pleasure and pain? Have you ever found yourself described as "body horror?" Do you find yourself consistently having to work on a very tight budget, often with support from Telefilm Canada? Have you ever had to have your violence toned down by some kind of ratings board? Well then, you might be a David Cronenberg film. One of Canada's favourite sons is back with his latest and greatest, Crimes of the Future. Fully encapsulating all phases of his earlier work, Cronenberg's newest endeavour is as much an ode to his own repertoire as it is a movie in its own right. Set in a dystopic future where humanity is forced to face - or deny - the next stage in our evolution, Crimes of the Future dares to ask questions about how future generations will adapt to an environment increasingly darkened by the shadow of the byproducts of our industrialized society. It also asks questions about the artistic relevance of a mutant man covered in human ears and many other pressing social and political issues. Crimes of the Future has all of the hallmarks of a David Cronenberg joint, but does it stack up to his earlier work? And if it does, is Cronenberg even your particular cup of tea? Listen in to the latest episode of the Reel Film Chronicles as we dissect Crimes of the Future, and decide whether you've found your next hidden gem you won't shut up about to family and friends or you'd rather sit in a bathroom eating a garbage can before being suffocated by your own mother. Either way, welcome to the wonderful world of David Cronenberg.
CRIMES OF THE FUTURE (2022)|directed by David Cronenberg
| starring: Viggo Mortensen - Lea Seydoux - Scott Speedman - Kristen Stewart
| horror - drama - sci-fi
| 107 min
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There are few things as scary as the certainty that so often accompanies our most deeply held beliefs. Well, that and spiders. But mostly humanity's unfailing confidence in our own most fallacious viewpoints. What does this have to do with Jordan Peele's latest feature-length film, Nope, you may ask? Well, you devilishly handsome / dazzling beautiful, incredibly perceptive, mysterious, definitely-not-imaginary stranger I didn't just invent for rhetorical purposes, I'm glad you asked. Like his previous two movies, Peele's latest offering is a horror movie that explores a plethora of current social issues while at the same time scaring the pants and/or skirts off of audiences. Tackling everything from the more exploitative aspects of the entertainment industry to the struggle against the erasure of black history, Nope offers intelligent social commentary along with its fair share of thrills, spills, and kills, drawing on a broad array of influences, from Akira to Jurassic Park. Join your intrepid hosts as we explore Jordan Peele's latest entry into the horror pantheon and discover whether he manages to entertain and inspire or whether you should indeed follow the advice of the movie's title. So grab your cowboy hats and your latest copy of MAD Magazine, and join the Reel Film Chronicles as we take a deep dive on Nope. (No chimps allowed.)
NOPE (2022)|directed by Jordan Peele
| starring: Daniel Kaluuya - Keke Palmer - Brandon Perea - Steven Yeun - Michael Wincott
| thriller - sci-fi - horror
| 130 min
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In the future, historians will look at human history as two distinct epochs: the time before RRR and the time after RRR. A true epic in every sense of the word, RRR took the world by storm in 2022, effectively acting as a gauntlet thrown down by Tollywood that dared everyone else to try and top them. Full to the brim with action sequences that will surprise even the most jaded moviegoer and (melo)drama to spare, RRR is the full package. Whether you're looking for action; adventure; romance; bromance; throwing a leopard at the head of a bitter enemy; or epic dance competitions, RRR has got you covered. Join your intrepid hosts as they dive into one of 2022's worst-kept secrets and prepare to Rise, Roar, and Revolt as audiences have done worldwide.
RRR (2022)|directed by S. S. Rajamouli
| starring: N. T. Rama Rao Jr. - Ram Charan - Alia Bhatt - Ajay Devgn - Ray Stevenson
| action - drama
| 187 min
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The future is now, and it is blue. Return to Pandora with Avatar: The Way of Water, a vibrant, fully realized alien world populated by sexy, blue cat people who will make you feel things you didn't know were possible. After thirteen years, James Cameron is back with the sequel to his incredibly popular movie Avatar in a bid to unseat Marvel and Star Wars from their thrones as the monarchs of modern blockbuster films. What the film lacks in subtlety it makes up for in spectacle. Bear witness as Cameron and his team of technical wizards take us to the edge of photorealism, creating a world so visually stunning that it wouldn't be surprising to learn they had actually filmed real aliens on a distant planet. Armed with thirteen years of technological advancements, Avatar: The Way of Water boasts a runtime of more than three hours, so CGI action is your cup of tea, prepare yourself for a really big cup. Join Jake Sully, Neytiri, their children, and the rest of Na'vi as they continue to fight against the human colonizers in their ongoing battle to hammer home the movie's anit-imperialist, pro-environmental themes, which are as important as they are obvious. So join us as we dive in (pun intended) to the next chapter in James Cameron's sci-fi epic that takes audiences deep below the surface of Pandora's oceans and discover whether you'd like to test the waters for yourself. One episode ends, another begins.
AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER (2022)|directed by James Cameron
| starring: Sam Worthington - Zoe Saldana - Sigourney Weaver - Stephen Lang - Kate Winslet
| science-fiction - action - adventure
| 192 min
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In this episode, your intrepid hosts dive into The Fabelmans, Steven Spielberg's loving, personal tribute to Steven Spielberg. A semi-autobiographical journey back to the 1950s and 60s, The Fabelmans follows young Sammy ~~Spielberg~~ Fabelman and his family as he discovers his true calling as a maker of films. As the power of cinema compels him, Sammy hones both his technical skill and artistic expression as he grows into an amateur writer/director/editor/savant as he and his family face their own personal and collective trials and tribulations. So join us as we explore the latest movie from one of the greatest directors of all time and discover the magic of cinema all over again, if that's what you're into. Just make sure to keep your eye on that horizon.
THE FABELMANS (2022)|directed by Steven Spielberg
| starring: Gabriel LaBelle - Michelle Williams - Paul Dano - Seth Rogen
| drama
| 151 min
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Spiderhead, Spiderhead, does whatever a Spiderhead does. On a hot streak from the kind of success that most people in the 'biz can only dream of with Top Gun: Maverick, director Joseph Kosinski delves back into the realm of sci-fi with his latest film, Spiderhead. Although being stuck on a mysterious island pumped full of free drugs personally administered by Chris Hemsworth may seem like a fantasy vacation for men and women alike, somehow Spiderhead manages the unthinkable and turns this dream scenario into a nightmare. Yet another in a long line of attempts by Netflix to strike gold and reclaim their declining market share, Spiderhead has the skills leaving only the age-old question of whether said skills are sufficient to pay the bills. Join your intrepid hosts as they explore Spiderhead and discover whether it's worth the price of admission or worse than a double dose of Darkenfloxx.
SPIDERHEAD (2022)|directed by Joseph Kosinski
| starring: Miles Teller - Chris Hemsworth - Jurnee Smollett - Mark Paguio
| science-fiction - thriller
| 106 min
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There's magic in the air. That's right, it's The Reel Film Chronicles' first Christmas-themed episode. And since it tis the season to be jolly and joyous, we thought we'd spread that Christmas cheer by taking a look at a beloved holiday classic: The Muppet Christmas Carol. Though there's nothing in nature that freezes your heart like years of being alone, even old Ebenezer Scrooge himself is hard-pressed to maintain his miserly and cynical ways in the face of such pure and earnest joy. A decidedly modern take on Charles Dickens' classic novel, The Muppet Christmas Carol has achieved a timelessness of its own, perhaps most prophetically captured in the lyric of one of its prolific musical numbers: A part of childhood we'll always remember. In addition to first class musical numbers, the movie also boasts one of the all time great performances of Sir Michael Caine as well as Kermit the Frog and a host of familiar faces (well, familiar if you were born in the '80s) that will make you wonder how puppets in a movie from the '90s can act circles around a great many human actors working today. Though we can't compete with the singing of a street corner choir, we invite you to revisit (or discover) this Christmas favourite the whole family can enjoy. Expect the next episode when the bell tolls one! THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL (1992) | directed by Brian Henson | starring: Michael Caine - Kermit the Frog - The Great Gonzo - Miss Piggy| holiday - music - family - fantasy - comedy | 89 min-- AROUND THE WEB --Be sure to check out our site for more reviews and thoughts on films here: The Reel Film ChroniclesComments? Suggestions? Email them to ReelFilmChronicles@outlook.com, or head over to our Facebook page for regular updates!Facebook | InstagramWeb: Reel Film Chronicles | Feed the VoicesLetterboxd: Brian | NathanTwitter: Brian | Nathan | Reel Film Chronicles-- Credit --Opening Music by Twisterium from Pixabay
Look upon our works, and tremble. The Gray Man was not a movie meant for mortal eyes to witness. It is something ethereal, something that defies comprehension and flies in the face of everything we've come to understand about maintaining audience attention. A $200 million dollar action movie financed and released by Netflix and touted as the beginning of the Next Great Action Franchise, The Gray Man is a lumbering behemoth of a film, a dragon in search of a slayer to put it out of its misery. The Russo Brothers appear to be intent on quickly burning up any and all good will they garnered with the Captain America and Avengers movies in the MCU, invoking a world of secret agents, CIA conspiracies, and an underground world of assassins that served mainly as an advertisement for the much better franchises from which The Gray Man so clearly took its inspiration. Join your intrepid hosts at the Reel Film Chronicles podcast to discover whether The Gray Man completely missed the mark, or was simply a sleeper agent waiting for its time to strike.
THE GRAY MAN (2022)|directed by Anthony and Joe Russo
| starring: Ryan Gosling - Chris Evans - Ana de Armas - Billy Bob Thornton
| action - thriller
| 128 min
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In the entirety of human history, there has perhaps been no question more pertinent to our place in the universe than whether you could beat yourself in a fight. Dual, the latest film from Riley Stearns, explores a future where humanity has perfected the science of cloning, which sometimes results in some awkward situations that can only be solved through some good, old-fashioned fights to the death. So, basically, your average Thanksgiving dinner. Touching on themes of death, identity, and legacy, Dual invites audiences into a world of deadpan dialogue, strained relationships, and clone support payments, but provides no easy answers. Perhaps fittingly for a movie predicated on diametrically opposed motivations, your intrepid hosts find themselves at odds, presenting dual viewpoints on what might be one of the best films of the year or a worse cinematic crime than the Transformers movies depending on your point of view. So grab your crossbow, take a nice long drink of water (but only if offered by someone you trust with your life), and tune in to find out if Dual is the sci-fi hidden gem you've been looking for.
DUAL (2022)|directed by Riley Stearns
| starring: Karen Gillan - Aaron Paul - Beulah Koale - Theo James
| science-fiction - thriller
| 95 min
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In a universe of infinite possibilities, you find yourself listening to the Reel Film Chronicles as we discuss Everything Everywhere All At Once. But it didn't have to be this way. In another life, another universe, you could have been a world-famous movie star on the set of your next blockbuster film. You could have been a martial arts master on a journey to avenge your fallen master with the power of your pinkie finger. You could have been an accomplished chef in a high-end restaurant with the help of your raccoon friend. You could have been a rock, silently waxing philosophical as you watch the sun rise with some of your rock family or friends. Or you could simply accept your life, with all of its myriad joys and tragedies, and find serenity in life's simple pleasures, like listening to the Reel Film Chronicles discuss a fun, imaginative, thought-provoking movie and being grateful that out of all the possible universes, we live in one where Everything Everywhere All At Once exists.
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)|directed by Daniel Scheinert, Daniel Kwan
| starring: Michelle Yeoh - Ke Huy Quan - Stephanie Hsu - James Hong - Jamie Lee Curtis
| adventure - action - sci-fi
| 140 min
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0:08:37Everything Everywhere All At Once
1:07:44Ratings
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Every generation has a hero for their time and place. Someone who stands on the side of justice and good and right. And due to franchising rights and a severe aversion to risk on the part of movie studios, that hero will invariably be Batman from now until the heat death of the universe. Fresh on the heels of Ben Affleck's portrayal in the DCEU movies, Robert Pattinson takes up the mantle of the Caped Crusader in The Batman. Matt Reeves swoops in to keep the DC cinematic universe alive after a continuing string of bizzare choices on the part of Warner Bros. who seem intent on self-sabotaging one of their biggest money makers. But fear not, bat-fans, for Matt Reeves brings the talent he displayed with his Planet of the Apes movies to bear on The Batman, the darkest, grittiest, emo-ist, detective-ist big-screen version of the Dark Knight ever committed to celluloid. You like your Batman dark? How about so dark you have to squint just to be able to make out what's happening on screen? How about so dark where the police and organized crime syndicates are in bed together using a slush fund created by an out of touch billionaire to run an entire city the size of New York into the ground? How about so dark where the line between hero and villain is so razor-thin even the characters don't know whose side they're on? How about so dark that Bruce Wayne yells at Alfred how he's not his real dad? Well then, my bat-friend, you've come to the right place. Join the Real Film Chronicles crew as we discuss the latest iteration of Batman, the movie that finally puts to bed the age-old debate of whether or not everybody's animal-themed superhero wears eyeliner under the cowl.
THE BATMAN (2022)directed by Matt Reeves
starring: Robert Pattinson - Zoe Kravitz - Paul Dano - Jeffrey Wright - John Turturro - Peter Sarsgaard - Andy Serkis - Colin Farrell
mystery - thriller - crime | 117 min
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0:00:00 Introduction & Overview
0:02:38 Matt Reeves
0:04:27 Expectations
0:10:02 Overall Impressions
0:13:21 The Batman
0:42:24 Parallels
0:50:37 The Suit
0:55:27 Music, Gotham, Etc
1:02:48 Western Influence
1:04:33 Runtime
1:07:03 Deleted Scene
1:09:20 Additional Comments
1:23:20 Ratings
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"Did you ever hear the tragedy of Wrath of Shawn? I thought not. It’s not a story the mainstream media would tell you. It’s a YouTube legend. Shawn Ruddy was a Memelord of the Internet, so powerful and so controversial he could use his followers to influence the algorithms to generate views. He had such a knowledge of monetization that he could even keep the ones he cared about from being pranked. The dark side of online influencers is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be... unnatural. He became so powerful… the only thing he was afraid of was losing his sponsors, which eventually, of course, he did. Unfortunately, he paid a homeless man to fight him and then smuggled himself across the border. Ironic. He could save others from de-platforming, but not himself." - Shawn Ruddy.
In this episode, our dynamic duo explore Deadstream, a modern horror/comedy hybrid written and directed by Joseph and Vanessa Winter. The latest addition to this venerable storytelling tradition, Deadstream tells the tale of a disgraced Internet personality, Shawn Ruddy, who spends a night in a haunted house as part of his career comeback, unwittingly entering into that unending battle of not-so-good versus evil. Maybe, sometimes the only way to fight evil is with an even greater evil. So when a demonic entity threatens to enslave the very souls of the dead for her own gruesome enjoyment, the only one who can stop her (or at least slow her down) is... a controversial YouTube streaming pseudo-celebrity? Maybe Shawn isn't the hero we need, but he's definitely the one we deserve. Carrying the torch for both low-budget horror and the found footage genre, Deadstream is an ambitious filmmaking endeavour to create horror gold with little more than a wing and an incantation. Tune in to hear the kind of fair and balanced dialogue you've come to expect from the Reel Film Chronicles as the boys explore the unholy ins and outs of this latest innovation in low-budget horror cinema... if you dare!
DEADSTREAM (2022)directed by Joseph Winter & Vanessa Winter
starring: Joseph Winter - Melanie Stone
horror / comedy | 87 min
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14:49 - Deadstream (no spoilers)
18:51 - Deadstream (spoilers)
52:40 - Ratings
58:20 - Final Thoughts & Conclusion
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I scream, you scream, we all scream for more Scream. Proving that the slasher genre is as difficult to kill as the wide array of masked homicidal maniacs that drive their narratives, the Scream franchise lives on with the fifth installment in the series, titled Scream. Confusing titles aside, Scream (2022) carries on Wes Craven's legacy with a whole new generation of victims, scream queens, psycho killers, and oh so many misdirects regarding exactly who those psycho killers might actually be. Along for the ride are franchise regulars Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, and David Arquette, giving series-best performances and drawing in long-time audiences and having their characters killed off or being grossly underpaid for their trouble. Listen in to the Reel Film Chronicles as we deconstruct and pay homage to Scream (2022) and the rest of the Scream movies, the horror franchise that's been deconstructing and paying homage to the entire horror genre for over 25 years, and either discover a new horror series or get really depressed when you realize that you were old enough to see the original Scream in theatres when it was released. Whether you're a long-time Scream fan, a horror aficionado, or just a fan of watching innocent teens getting brutally murdered for your own twisted enjoyment, then tune in to explore the horror franchise that went meta before it was cool.
SCREAM 2022directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett
starring: Never Campbell | Courteney Cox | David Arquette | Melissa Barrera | Jenna Ortega | Jack Quaid | Mikey Madison
horror / thriller / mystery | 114 min
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In this episode that you'd almost certainly buy for a dollar, Brian and Nathan dive into one of the all time greats: Robocop. In Paul Verhoeven's action masterpiece, audiences are offered a vision of a broken and bankrupted Detroit, a world on the brink of nuclear war, and a society exploited by soulless corporations. Luckily, nothing like our own world. Enter Robocop: a police officer gunned down in the line of duty then resurrected through the use of advanced cybernetic technology, a modern Christ metaphor who walks on water and cleans up the streets by shooting bad guys in the dick. Simultaneously a brilliant satire and a genuinely entertaining action movie in its own right, Robocop has left an indelible, bloody mark on cinema history. So join us as we explore this classic film, but just make sure to come quietly or there will be... trouble.
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ROBOCOP
1987 | directed by Paul Verhoeven
starring: Peter Weller | Nancy Allen | Dan O'Herlihy | Ronny Cox | Kurtwood Smith
action / thriller / science-fiction | 102 min
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00:00 - Introduction
0:18 - Trailer
1:04 - Robocop
51:03 - Robocop Franchise
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For nearly half a century, Stephen King has tormented and delighted fans in equal measure by plumbing the very depths of our collective psyches to lay bare the ultimate existential terror that lies at the heart of humankind's deepest and darkest fears: clowns. King's seminal work, IT, has been adapted for the screen two (and a half?) times, first manifesting itself in the form of a '90s mini-series starring the incomparable Tim Curry as the terrifying Pennywise the clown, and then reincarnating nearly three decades later as a duology of blockbuster horror films: IT, the highest grossing horror film of all time, and IT: Chapter 2, which technically qualifies as a movie. In this episode, you get even more bang for your buck as Brian and Nathan discuss not one, not two, but three... well, two movies and a mini-series (for all you Gen Z kids, they were limited series before they got rebranded for streaming services). The point is, first Stephen King writes this cocaine-fuelled nightmare, then Hollywood becomes obsessed with his work, and now, we're going to have to review this freakin' clown. So join the Losers Club and listen in as our dynamic duo explore the story of a killer clown from outer space that captured the hearts and minds of several generations. And if you find yourself experiencing that familiar tingle working its way up your spine, just remember: We all float down here.
IT | 2017 | directed by Andy Muschietti
starring: Jaeden Martell | Jeremy Ray Taylor | Sophia Lillis | Finn Wolfhard | Chosen Jacobs | Jack Dylan Grazer | Wyatt Oleff | Bill Skarsgard
horror / fantasy | 135 min
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00:00 - Introduction
7:42 - Initial Impressions
12:34 - IT (2017)
40:01 - IT: Chapter Two
55:09 - IT (1990)
1:10:14 - Ratings
1:17:20 - The Book + Closing Comments
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In this episode, The Reel Film Chronicles takes a journey through time alongside Ryan Reynolds in The Adam Project, a time travel movie brought to us by the friendly marketing algorithms over at Netflix. A carefully curated mix of action and drama, The Adam Project is the latest in a short line of made-for-streaming movies attempting to bridge the gap between the big and the small screens. The movie asks deep philosophical questions, like what kind of conversations would you have with your past self, whether our destiny is set or the future can be changed, and whether Ryan Reynolds' ineffable brand of charm can be taught or it's something one can only be born with. Join us as we take a deep dive into The Adam Project, and see if a time-travelling, martial-arts-trained, definitely-not-lightsaber-wielding, fast-talking, jaded fighter-jet pilot with a heart of gold is truly the hero we need right now.
THE ADAM PROJECT | 2022 | directed by Shawn Levy
starring Ryan Reynolds | Walker Scobell | Mark Ruffalo | Jennifer Garner | Zoe Saldana | Catherine Keener
science-fiction / action / adventure / comedy | 106 min
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00:00 - Introduction
04:34 - Feature Discussion
29:39 - Special Effects
41:14 - Ratings
45:26 - Ryan Reynolds
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In a dark and dystopic future where an evil corporation wields unbridled political, technological, and social power and is willing to sacrifice the masses of socio-economically disadvantaged people it deems unfit to save an elite, wealthy few from a looming environmental apocalypse (Wait, are we sure this isn't a documentary?), only one thing stands in their way: a rag-tag group of daring space trash collectors. Space Sweepers is the latest Netflix sensation that people will talk about intensely for a week, then likely forget entirely trying to keep up with the next big thing in the streaming deluge, probably Stranger Things. So join us as we delve into Space Sweepers and try to get to the bottom of whether the crew of the spaceship Victory were able to earn the moniker and how a $20 million dollar South Korean sleeper hit somehow looks better than 85% of major blockbusters with ten times the budget.
SPACE SWEEPERS | 2021 | directed by Jo Sung-hee
starring Song Joong-ki | Kim Tae-ri | Yoo Hae-jin | Jin Sun-kyu | Richard Armitage
science-fiction / drama / fantasy | 136 min
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00:00 - Introduction
01:29 - Overview
04:25 - Space Sweepers
46:12 - Ratings
53:30 - Final Thoughts
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Do you find yourself possessed by an unwavering commitment to Sparkle Motion and an unnatural fear of rabbits? Then you find yourself in good company. In this exciting episode, we explore Donnie Darko, the very definition of a "cult classic". Initially overlooked by audiences upon release, the movie quickly gained an underground following in the home video market, eventually becoming so popular that every film nerd from here to Middlesex, Virginia, now won't shut up about it, including yours truly. There's no longer a need to go searching for answers in all the wrong places when you can listen to The Reel Film Chronicles talk about the lasting impact of Donnie Darko. So don't be a prisoner of fear: tune in and get the scoop on one of the most unique visions in cinematic history without having to wait 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes, and 12 seconds.
DONNIE DARKO | 2001 | directed by Richard Kelly
starring Jake Gyllenhaal | Jena Malone | James Duval | Drew Barrymore | Beth Grant
mystery / drama / fantasy | 114 min
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You find yourself on the wrong side of the tracks in the seediest bar in town. You're waiting for a lead on your latest case, the last case you agreed to take before you get out of the private eye game, for good. Then she walks in. She spells trouble with a capital "T," but strange times make for strange bedfellows. You down another shot of whiskey and wave the bartender over as she sits down beside you, her presence more intoxicating than the cheap, watered down liquor. She's not short on moxie, that's for sure. You adjust your fedora as you try to brush the thought out of your head, but it just won't go away: You're trapped in a film noir. There's not much else to do, you realize, than tune in to the latest episode of The Reel Film Chronicles and listen to the boys discuss Nightmare Alley, the latest movie from Guillermo del Toro and proof positive that film noir is still alive and well. This could very well be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
NIGHTMARE ALLEY | 2021 | directed by Guillermo del Toro
starring Bradley Cooper | Cate Blanchett | Toni Collette | Willem Dafoe | Rooney Mara
crime / thriller / drama | 150 min
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00:00 - Introduction
01:04 - Del Toro Filmography
17:06 - Nightmare Alley First Impressions
24:49 - NIghtmare Alley (Spoilers)
58:40 - Ratings
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Everything that has a beginning has an end. Unless, of course, you work in Hollywood. The Matrix is the latest in a long line of franchises that has been resurrected, this time with the aptly named The Matrix Resurrections, the fourth outing into an environmentally devastated world where machines have come to dominate society, and people are kept placated and docile in a virtual universe enabled by a global, interconnected network. So, basically, our current world, except with slightly more cave orgies. So take your red pille, grab your sunglasses, strap on your finest leather outfit, and join us as we show you exactly how deep the rabbit hole goes. In this episode, we examine whether The Matrix Resurrections is a worthy successor to the boundary-pushing original trilogy, or just another system of control to distract audiences from the mundane reality of their day-to-day lives.
THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS | 2021 | directed by Lana Wachowski
starring Keanu Reeves | Carrie-Anne Moss | Yahya Abdul-Mateen II | Jessica Henwick | Jonathan Groff
action / sci-fi / adventure | 148 min
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00:00 - Introduction
08:48 - Expectations
12:56 - Feature Discussion
53:00 - Ratings + Conclusions
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In this week's exciting episode, Brian and Nathan discuss The Last Duel, the latest film from Ridley Scott. An historical epic about the events leading up to the last legally sanctioned duel in France, the movie wrestles with some very timely subject matter, including the very human cost of sexual assault and structural mysogyny. Join our intrepid duo as they take a deep dive into The Last Duel, exploring the unique narrative structure, powerful themes, and singular vision of one of the best movies that 2021 had to offer despite being largely ignored during its initial theatrical release. This episode also explores the celebrated filmography of Ridley Scott and where The Last Duel falls in his pantheon, in the kind of thoughtful, nuanced way you're come to expect from The Reel Film Chronicles.
THE LAST DUEL | 2021 | directed by Ridley Scott
starring Jodie Comer | Matt Damon | Adam Driver | Harriet Walter | Ben Afflect
drama / action / history | 153 min
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00:00 - Introduction
01:13 - Ridley Scott Filmography
24:47 - The Last Duel
1:13:12 - Ratings
1:15:46 - Final Comments
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Strap on your stillsuits and grab a heaping helping of spice as you travel along with The Reel Film Chronicles to delve into the world of Dune. Based on Frank Herbert's epic novel of the same name, Denis Villeneuve's film adaptation is an ambitious interpretation of a story that has long been categorized as unfilmable (with the notable exception of David Lynch's attempt with his own cinematic version back in 1984, which has since garnered a cult following). As recent converts to the Dune-iverse, Brian and Nathan bring to bear their own insightful insights to the denizens and political machinations of Arrakis. Such challenging source material requires the skill and patience rivalling the bene gesserit themselves. Tune in to find out whether 2021's Dune exceeded even the most prescient of visions or whether it earned itself a place in the gullet of a sandworm.
DUNE| 2021 | directed by Denis Villeneuve
starring Timothee Chalamet | Rebecca Ferguson | Oscar Isaac | Josh Brolin | Stellan Skarsgard
action / science-fiction | 155 min
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ETERNALS| 2021 | directed by Chloé Zhao
starring Gemma Chan - Richard Madden - Angelina Jolie - Kumail Nanjiani
action / science-fiction / superhero | 156 min
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Our next episode to drop is your one stop shop for Copshop talk. Did it rock our blocks or turn out to be a flop? For fans of Joe Carnahan, this may have been the very plot that you've sought. The titular cop shop serves as the backdrop to the plot, a single spot fraught with danger, wherein our characters are locked, though everything is not exactly as you thought. Our main characters count down the clock in shock at the constant risk of getting shot or chopped, and loyalties are tested as stories are swapped and our heroes and villains try not to blow their tops as they learn who actually walks the walk and who merely talks the talk. So hop on board and eavesdrop as our hosts squawk and unravel the knot of whether to sing Copshop's praises from the hilltops or block it from their memories faster than a photoshopped cyclops bar-hopping across the flat-top with an atomic lollipop.
COPSHOP | 2021 | directed by Joe Carnahan
starring Gerard Butler - Frank Grillo - Alexis Louder - Toby Huss
action / crime / thriller | 107 min
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00:06 - Introduction and Overview
07:20 - Feature Discussion
42:13 - Ratings
51:37 - Social Commentary
59:55 - Closing
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Be afraid. Be very afraid. Or not. We're not here to tell you how to live your life. We are here, however, to tell you about the Night House, the latest movie from director David Bruckner. As Beth (Rebecca Hall) struggles to deal with the suicide of her husband, she unravels a sordid tale full of murder, unstoppable supernatural entities, and labyrinthine mirror houses in alternate dream dimensions. Or maybe the only thing that unravels is Beth's sanity. Or maybe The Night House is really 2021's sleeper hit romantic comedy. Or maybe it's all a metaphor for the effect of the industrial revolution on the slow decline of proletariat ownership over the means of production. Join Brian and Nathan as they delve into the twisted world of The Nighthouse, and try to determine exactly how much stock you should be buying in adult diapers before you check out what is undoubtedly one of the most unique cinematic visions of 2021.
THE NIGHT HOUSE | 2021 | directed by David Bruckner
starring Rebecca Hall - Sarah Goldberg - Vondie Curist-Hall - Evan Jonigkeit
horror / mystery / trhiller | 107 min
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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. For every particle, an antiparticle. For every light, a shadow. For every Taco Bell, an Imodium. While every year, some films rise head and shoulders above the rest of the pack to make us laugh or cry or feel other feelings or even change the way we look at the world, there are other films that do not do those things. In fact, some movies fail gloriously in providing insight into the human condition or even in simply being entertaining. In this episode, Brian and Nathan discuss their Bottom Five Movies from 2021, and what made them fail to live up to their impossibly high standards. Join our intrepid duo as they explore the lows that made the highs higher and discuss the failed promise of what could have been, much like the conversations their teachers had with their parents in grade school.
-- CHAPTERS --
Introduction (00:48)
Venom 2 (1:33)
Jungle Cruise (3:09)
Don't Breathe 2 (3:54)
Ghostbusters Afterlife (5:54)
Injustice (8:58)
Shang Chi & Black Widow (10:46)
Alien Conquest (14:42)
The Deep House (17:40)
Prisoners of the Ghostland (19:37)
Ghostbusters Afterlife - Addendum (23:56)
Honorable Mentions (25:11)
Closing Comments (27:20)
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The face of evil has a new... face. In this week's exciting episode, Brian and Nathan delve into James Wan's latest horror opus, Malignant. The movie is another entry in the genre from one of only two people in history to ever successfully oversee a cinematic universe, so, of course, expectations for Malignant were entirely realistic and reasonable. Part slasher, part body horror, part psychological thriller, Malignant festers in the mind long after the credits roll owing to an original idea and a unique voice. Does Malignant usher in a bloody new era of horror and franchising rights? Tune in to hear our dynamic duo discuss the merits of James Wan's latest and greatest and weigh in on whether murder and horrific surgery is scarier than parking unnecessarily close to the edge of cliff.
MALIGNANT | 2021 | directed by James Wan
starring Annabelle Wallis - Maddie Hasson - George Young - Michole Briana White
mystery / thriller / horror | 112 min
-- CHAPTERS --
Introduction (00:11)
James Wan Appreciation (1:03)
Malignant Overview (10:01)
Spoiler Free Feature Discussion (11:16)
Feature Discussion (17:34)
Rating and Closing (1:08:26)
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Join Brian and Nathan as they count down their top ten movies of 2021. Their criteria? Simple. They're just looking for exceptionally well-made films that exemplify the best humanity has to offer, excelling both technically and narratively to transcend traditional genre boundaries and offer the deepest insights into the deepest philosophical questions about what it means to be a sapient being searching for meaning in an otherwise cold and uncaring universe. Well, that or some costumed heroes punching bad guys in the face. But mostly the finding-meaning-in-the-human-experience thing. So grab your popcorn and join our intrepid duo as they break down the very best of what 2021 movies had to offer with their typical insight and nuance.
-- CHAPTERS --
Introduction (00:10)
Honorable Mentions: Nathan (13:44) & Brian (18:04)
- Brian's Top 10 -
20:38 - Power of the Dog
28:38 - Dune
35:52 - Spider-Man No Way Home
46:05 - The Tragedy of MacBeth
57:26 - The Last Duel
1:03:48 - Pig
1:11:36 - The Father
1:22:16 - The Night House
1:30:16 - The Green Knight
1:42:04 - Censor
- Nathan's Top 10 -
25:01 - The Last Duel
30:10 - Zack Snyder's Justice League
41:06 - Don't Look Up
50:30 - The French Dispatch
59:56 - Censor
1:06:44 - The Green Knight
1:15:44 - The Matrix Resurrections
1:24:43 - Dune
1:37:53 - The Night House
1:47:25 - Pig
1:53:19 - Closing Remarks
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In the summer of 1999, Universal unleashed The Mummy, an action-adventure reimagining of the 1932 horror classic of the same name, bringing to life a timeless mix of action, romance, and grave robbing. Few movies can boast the sheer joy and excitement that emanate from every frame of The Mummy. The movie is still remarkable in its power to transport audiences both young and old to fantastic worlds populated by a host of colourful characters, including treasure hunters, mercenaries, Bembridge scholars, secret societies, and armies of the undead. Though it's questionable whether the curse that spawns the titular mummy's return is actually a punishment, one thing is for certain: watching The Mummy is nothing but a sheer delight. Join Brian and Nathan as they unearth this blast from the past, and attempt to unravel the secret to the movie's ongoing success more than twenty years since its initial release. Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering The Mummy for the first time, your intrepid hosts will make sure you don't end up on the wrong side of the river.
THE MUMMY | 1999 | directed by Stephen Sommers
starring Brendan Fraser - Rachel Weisz - John Hannah - Arnold Vosloo
fantasy / action / adventure | 124 min
SPOILERS FROM THE BEGINNING
-- CHAPTERS --
00:11 - Introduction
02:10 - The Mummy
09:16 - Plot Synopsis
10:03 - The Mummy
49:33 - Ratings
52:14 - Box Office
52:55 - The Mummy Returns
55:02 - The Mummy Franchise
1:00:00 - Final Thoughts
1:02:26 - Collecting The Mummy
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Sometimes there's a movie that audiences both deserve and need right now. Pig is that movie. Though not entirely clear in the marketing campaign, Pig is not, in fact, a John Wick ripoff starring Nicholas Cage, but rather a somber meditation on grief and loss. Listen in as Brian and Nathan go hog wild for this touching film about the age-old tale of a man on the hunt for his truffle pig, scouring the dark underbelly of the seemingly inscrutable world of Portland high-end cuisine on a journey of catharsis and self-actualization. Once again, Nic Cage brings home the bacon in a career-best performance as a man with a very particular set of culinary skills wielding an arsenal of flavours and textures with a deftness and precision that would leave even Gordon Ramsay speechless and questioning his life choices. Though a slow burn, Pig is never a boar, and with a surprisingly refreshing narrative and thematic depth, your hosts discuss how they never feel penned in to any one interpretation.
PIG | 2021 | directed by Michael Sarnoski | starring Nicolas Cage - Alex Wolff - Adam Arkin - Nina Belforte | drama / thriller | 91 min
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00:11 - Introduction + Nic Cage Talk
20:33 - Pig (Overview)
24:03 - Pig (Spoiler Discussion)
1:16:57 - Ratings
1:20:18 - Closing Remarks
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In this episode, Brian and Nathan sink their teeth into Werewolves Within, the latest in a long line of video game movie adaptations. You'll howl with delight as your intrepid hosts take a bite out of the werewolf movie subgenre before trying to make heads or tails out of Werewolves Within. The fur will fly as Brian and Nathan debate the cinematic merits (or lack thereof) of this latest lycanthropic legend. Fans of werewolves will be over the moon as the discussion examines the elements that make a great werewolf tale and whether Werewolves Within is able to claw its way to the top of the heap. So settle in for yet another fangtastic episode that asks the tough philosophical questions like whether there can be too much gore in a werewolf movie? (Short answer: No, no there can't be.)
WEREWOLVES WITHIN | 2021 | directed by Josh Ruben | starring Sam Richardson - Milana Vayntrub - George Basic - Sarah Burns | horror / comedy | 97 min
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00:11 - Introduction
00:32 - Favorite Werewolf Films
16:22 - Werewolves Within
24:32 - Werewolves Within (spoiler talk)
47:58 - Recommendations
49:49 - Closing Howl
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Let's get ready to podcast!
In the red corner, weighing in at two hours and fourteen minutes, with a current IMDB average rating of six point seven stars, we have the latest contender from the Marvel school of blockbusters, the Phase Four Fury, the Franchise Surprise, the master assassin with a ledger dripping in red, BLACK WIDOW!
And in the blue corner, weighing in at two hours and eighteen minutes, with a current IMDB average rating of six point six stars, it's the pride of Amazon Prime, the envy of streaming services the world over, the Temporal Confusion, the Alien Attacker, it's THE TOMORROW WAR!
Tune in with Brian and Nathan for this week's harrowing adventure as they pit these two blockbuster titans against each other in the cinematic showdown of the century. Marvel at the blow-by-blow breakdown of two 2021's biggest releases. In this no-holds-barred episode, our dynamic duo wrestle with the possibilities and limits of big budget filmmaking.
Oh the humanity!
-- CHAPTERS --
00:11 - Introduction
01:02 - Black Widow (Spoilers)
41:51 - Collector's Corner: Black Widow
43:13 - The Tomorrow War (Spoilers)
1:08:27 - Rating The Tomorrow War
1:15:12 - Final Thoughts and Lessons Learned
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Journey along with Brian and Nathan as they explore the darkest depths of the human mind, test the very limits of human decency, and put their sanity - and indeed their very souls - in peril in an odyssey that must be heard to be believed. In this episode, the dynamic duo share their incredibly insightful insights on CENSOR, the feature-length debut from director Prano Bailey-Bond. The movie takes viewers back in time to the 1980s England which was in danger of being submerged under a wave of moral panic in regards to those particularly scandalous horror and exploitation films known not-so-affectionately as the "video nasties." Against this backdrop, CENSOR depicts one woman's descent into madness as she tries to unravel the mystery of her sister who went missing and in the process and somehow finds herself cast in a low-budget horror film alongside the Beastman himself. Marvel as Brian and Nathan try desperately to maintain any modicum of suspense through the end of the episode as they gush about how much they love this film that exemplifies the genre of psychological horror and demonstrate why neither of them would last more than five minutes in a game of poker.
-- CHAPTERS --
00:11 - Introduction
01:11 - Overview
01:52 - Initial Thoughts (Spoiler Free)
16:56 - Censor Spoiler Discussion
1:08:06 - Rating and Final Thoughts
1:11:45 - Closing
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Picture this: You’re alone on a tropical island, basking in the tangerine glow of the setting sun, reveling in nature’s majesty. Then, out of nowhere, out jumps Jason Statham and twelve, burly men brandishing various weapons and implements of death, destruction, and torture. You whisper a silent prayer of thanks to Guy Ritchie who is hiding in a nearby bush with a movie camera, and lean forward to get a better view of the carnage to come because Statham has just saved you from another boring evening staring at the sun set while trying in vain not to end up with pants full of sand.
Such is the power of Jason Statham to shatter the sense of boredom and malaise we’ve been conditioned to think of as tranquility. Wrath of Man is the latest of Guy Ritchie’s foray into the gangster underworld, teaming up for the fourth time with Jason Statham, arguably his greatest on-screen muse. So get ready to get wrathful with Nathan and Brian as they explore this perfect antidote to a lazy Sunday afternoon, and marvel as Brian struggles to remember who the hell this Guy Ritchie character is.
Spoilers start at 10 minutes!
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00:11 - Introduction
02:31 - Recommendations (Spoiler-Free)
10:07 - Feature Talk (Spoilers)
53:35 - Extra Final Thoughts
56:14 - Closing
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You may not know it, but they’re always there. Lurking in the shadows. Lying in wait in otherwise abandoned subway tunnels. Standing by themselves in the corner at parties. Ghoulish freaks clinging to the tattered edges of civilization. Until you dare enter their dark domain, and they ask you the question you’ve feared your entire life, that query that fills your heart with an existential dread:
Have you seen SPECIES?
Episode 11 of the Reel Film Chronicles sees your intrepid hosts tackle this staple of ‘90s cult cinema and its host of sequels, which embody the very essence of the phrase “diminishing returns.” Join Nathan and Brian as they explore a personal favourite and do their best to spread the SPECIES love. So settle in and prepare to join the elite ranks of SPECIES fans. There are literally dozens of us!
Spoilers for all four SPECIES films right from the beginning!
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00:11 - Species
38:12 - Species 2
1:01:45 - Species 3
1:07:22 - Species 4
1:19:35 - Collecting the Species Franchise
1:25:48 - Closing
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Did we do a bonus episode? You betcha! With a backlog of episodes to edit, we felt it pertinent to give you a taste of a more "casual" (and I use this term lightly) episode that falls outside our usual routine. We're here to talk about the 2021 film, JUNGLE CRUISE, starring none other than Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Jack Whitehall, Paul Giamatti and Jesse Plemons in another entry in Disney's theme-park ride adaptations. This film falls suspiciously in line with PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, but is so much worse.
Spoilers begin immediately!
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We cut right to the chase for IN THE EARTH, a movie shot during the pandemic about a very topical - yet vague - virus that has ravaged the world. Directed by Ben Wheatley, starring Joel Fry and Ellora Torchia (among others, of course), IN THE EARTH follows Martin and Alma as they head into a dangerous forest to find a research site. There's a bit of intrigue, mystery and some quite horrific, gory special effects that finishes off in a pretty surreal climax.
Nathan and Brian begin the show by giving their initial, spoiler-free impressions and recommendation on the film, then head into full spoiler territory to discuss the movie in depth.
Spoilers begin at 8:45!
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Eight episodes in and I don't think we mentioned David Fincher yet, so we're going all in for our talk about MANK on episode nine! Nathan and Brian start the show by ranking all of Fincher's feature-length films, which is no easy feat. In addition to our standard spoiler warning, this episode carries another warning: we might in fact be "Fincher Fanboys", as we struggle to find anything negative to say about the director's filmography. It's all in good fun though, as we don't take things too seriously and head into a discussion on the 2020 film MANK, released on Netflix and nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including best picture.
As always, spoilers throughout!
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- Intro (00:15)
- Mank Overview (00:35)
- Fincher Films Ranked (4:04)
- The Agony of Ranking Fincher (40:23)
- Mank Discussion (43:03)
- Recommendations and Closing (1:25:40)
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We take it casual and discuss some recent films we've checked out that stood out to us for one reason or another, and dream about a possible future where Nicolas Cage joins the Fast & the Furious franchise. See the list of films and their time stamps below.
As always, spoilers throughout!
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- Intro (00:15)
- Total Recall (00:30)
- Wicker Man (13:45)
- Flash Gordon (27:10)
- Napoleon Dynamite (33:00)
- Johnny Mnemonic (43:29)
- Sound of Metal (57:07)
- The Father (1:07:02)
- Hobbs and Shaw (1:13:15)
- Closing (1:33:27)
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The duo jump head first into the MORTAL KOMBAT reboot! Opinions are mixed but we find plenty to talk about for this 2021 fantasy action film. We get the discussion started with a bit of context as we both describe our experience with the video games, and finish off the episode with our ranking of the three Mortal Kombat films.
As always, spoilers throughout!
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- Overview (00:45)
- Video Game Chat (04:05)
- Leadup into the Main Feature (12:34)
- Main Feature (14:37)
- Mortal Kombat Trilogy Ranked (48:13)
- Recommendations and Final Thoughts (58:03)
- Closing (59:34)
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Brian and Nathan discuss Nicolas Cage's latest eclectic movie WILLY'S WONDERLAND! Before we dive into the main feature, we spend some time talking about our favourite and memorable Nicolas Cage films.
As always with our feature-specific episodes, we do get into spoilers throughout. In this particular episode we do discuss some of the gore in this R-rated film that may not be appropriate for younger listeners.
Main movie talk starts at 17:43!
WILLY'S WONDERLAND
2021
directed by: Kevin Lewis
88m
Starring: Nicolas Cage | Emily Tosta | Beth Grant
Overview: When his car breaks down, a quiet loner agrees to clean an abandoned family fun center in exchange for repairs. He soon finds himself waging war against possessed animatronic mascots while trapped inside Willy's Wonderland.
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It's the first entry in an ongoing series where we share our thoughts on some notable, recent movie viewings. These movies will span multiple decades, genres and quality. We do get into some light spoilers on some film entries, as indicated below in the movie listing. This episode's lineup of films and topics include the following:
01:02 - The Red Queen Kills Seven Times [1972]
03:50 - The New Mutants [2020] {spoilers}
11:33 - General movie franchise discussion
16:00 - Alita: Battle Angel [2019] {spoilers}
21:06 - Tremors 4 [2004]
27:10 - Frost/Nixon [2008]
32:43 - Judas and the Black Messiah [2021]
40:35 - Elektra [2005] {spoilers}
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Join us as we jump into the much anticipated director's cut of ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE! As we work our way through the general plot of the film, we stay pretty positive as we discuss our favorite changes to this version of film's story, characters, special effects and new aspect ratio. Also be warned: we do not hold back on spoilers in this episode.
ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE
2021 | directed by Zack Snyder | 242m
Starring: Ben Affleck | Henry Cavill | Gal Gadot | Jason Momoa | Ezra Miller | Ray Fisher
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Nathan and Brian discuss the 2020 natural disaster film Greenland, starring Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin. Although we don't mention it in the episode, we do head into spoiler territory, so please be warned!
Before tackling the film, we discuss our favourite disaster films, including the films that that we grew up with, adored and point out some of the lowest points of the genre.
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Starting with a discussion of our beloved time travel films, this episode has the Chronicles delving into the 2020 sci-fi film by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead: Synchronic! Starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan, Synchronic continues the directing duo's trend of thought-provoking, mind-bending combination of science fiction and drama. We couldn't recommend this film enough, and this episode doesn't hold back in spoilers.
SYNCHRONIC
2020 | directed by: Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead | 101m
Starring: Anthony Mackie | Jamie Dornan | Katie Asselton | Alexia Ioannides
Overview: Two New Orleans paramedics’ lives are ripped apart after encountering a series of horrific deaths linked to a designer drug with bizarre, otherworldly effects.
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Direct link to the review here: https://cutt.ly/RFC-synchronic
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For our first venture into podcasting, we delve into Warner Bros' latest entry in the DC Universe: Wonder Woman 84!
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