Best Reel Film Chronicles Podcasts (2024)

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Trap (2024) 1:01:08

5d ago1:01:08

1:01:08

We're back from an unplanned hiatus, with M Night's latest film, TRAP! And apologies in advance: Nathan's audio quality is a bit poor, due to a technical slight that ended up in him recording on the wrong microphone. I did my best but I'm no audio engineer, so I thank you in advance for your patience over the next couple of episodes as we get that …

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Longlegs (2024) 58:07

3M ago58:07

58:07

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 wit…

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Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 (2024) 1:06:31

4M ago1:06:31

1:06:31

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 …

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The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024) 45:40

4M ago45:40

45:40

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 eve…

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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) 1:11:13

5M ago1:11:13

1:11:13

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…

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Road House (2024) 1:12:46

5M ago1:12:46

1:12:46

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 jum…

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Humane (2024) 52:59

6M ago52:59

52:59

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 sto…

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Event Horizon (1997) 49:29

6M ago49:29

49:29

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 sta…

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Dune: Part Two (2024) 1:37:52

7M ago1:37:52

1:37:52

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 - Zen…

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Reptile (2023) 55:34

7M ago55:34

55:34

SHED THE LIES 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 worl…

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The Killer (2023) 55:35

8M ago55:35

55:35

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 w…

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Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001) 58:55

8M ago58:55

58:55

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 the…

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The Adults (2023) 46:31

9M ago46:31

46:31

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, act…

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Bottom 5 Films of 2023 44:49

9M ago44:49

44:49

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 ex…

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Top 10 Films of 2023 1:35:41

9M ago1:35:41

1:35:41

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,…

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Rebel Moon (2023) 1:08:04

9M ago1:08:04

1:08:04

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 …

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Extraction 2 (2023) 1:00:35

10M ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Extraction 2 (2023)| directed by: Sam Hargrave| starring: Chris Hemsworth - Golshifteh Farahani - Adam Bessa - Tornike Gogrichiani| Action - Thriller| 123 min⁠https://reelfilmchronicles.com

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Godzilla Minus One (2023) 1:08:19

10M ago1:08:19

1:08:19

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 pass…

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Die Hard (1988) 42:47

11M ago42:47

42:47

"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 answ…

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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) 1:04:45

11M ago1:04:45

1:04:45

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 fr…

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65 (2023) 29:12

12M ago29:12

29:12

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 subj…

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The Creator (2023) 59:59

1y ago59:59

59:59

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 …

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No One Will Save You (2023) 52:34

1y ago52:34

52:34

No One Will Save You (2023)| directed by: Brian Duffield| starring: Kaitlyn Dever - Elizabeth Kaluev| Thriller - Horror - Science Fiction| 93 minhttps://reelfilmchronicles.com

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Talk to Me (2023) 42:23

1y ago42:23

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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 creati…

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Fast X (2023) 58:02

1y ago58:02

58:02

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.…

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The Black Demon (2023) 1:01:23

1y ago1:01:23

1:01:23

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 f…

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) 54:38

1y ago54:38

54:38

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;…

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Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023) 52:13

1+ y ago52:13

52:13

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…

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Cocaine Bear (2023) 45:39

1+ y ago45:39

45:39

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 t…

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The Edge (1997) 1:06:12

1+ y ago1:06:12

1:06:12

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 scroung…

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Renfield (2023) 53:29

1+ y ago53:29

53:29

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 bloods…

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Knock at the Cabin (2023) 1:10:30

1+ y ago1:10:30

1:10:30

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-…

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Day Shift (2022) 39:01

1+ y ago39:01

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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 wat…

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Vampire Films 30:39

1+ y ago30:39

30:39

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 su…

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Infinity Pool (2023) 1:07:15

1+ y ago1:07:15

1:07:15

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 get…

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Prey (2022) 58:17

1+ y ago58:17

58:17

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 …

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Bottom 5 Movies of 2022 42:19

1+ y ago42:19

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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…

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Top 10 Movies of 2022 1:28:47

1+ y ago1:28:47

1:28:47

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…

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The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) 56:16

1+ y ago56:16

56:16

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 …

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Crimes of the Future (2022) 1:07:36

1+ y ago1:07:36

1:07:36

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 …

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Nope (2022) 1:09:06

1+ y ago1:09:06

1:09:06

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 beautif…

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RRR (2022) 1:04:34

2y ago1:04:34

1:04:34

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…

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Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) 1:02:20

2y ago1:02:20

1:02:20

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 Sta…

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The Fabelmans (2022) 1:07:25

2y ago1:07:25

1:07:25

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 …

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Spiderhead (2022) 41:02

2y ago41:02

41:02

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 admi…

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The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) 47:49

2y ago47:49

47:49

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…

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The Gray Man (2022) 33:43

2y ago33:43

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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 beginn…

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Dual (2022) 56:13

2y ago56:13

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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 …

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Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) 1:12:09

2y ago1:12:09

1:12:09

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…

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The Batman (2022) 1:30:41

2y ago1:30:41

1:30:41

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 mov…

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