PREDATOR (1987) – TOP 100 GREATEST MOVIES NO. 87 – REEL CHAT 78.0

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Welcome to Episode 78 of the “Reel Chat Podcast.” This week we continue our countdown of Empire Magazine’s Top 100 Greatest Movies of all time, with a special extended episode (featuring an expanded team) in Reel Chat’s first official “cross-over”.

At first a seemingly brainless 1987 summer action flick, master of action John McTiernan’s “Predator” is a surprisingly well-structured movie which seamlessly and cleverly melds genre conventions. Even the promotional campaign took part in convincing movie-goers this was a straightforward guns and explosions type of feature, while at the same time keeping the alien’s appearance to a minimum. The sci-fi aspect was not a secret, but no one really anticipated the sudden shift in formula, treading carefully between horror and slasher elements. It was like nothing that had really been seen before. To have a movie unexpectedly change into a thrilling cat and mouse game of human versus extraterrestrial was a bit of a shock to say the least. And somehow, the experience isn’t jarring or irritating at all, but exciting and novel. Today, it remains just as entertaining as ever with one of creature-effects wizard Stan Winston’s most memorable creations.

Joining your host Adam Stolfo, and Reel Chat regulars Andrew McCaskill, Penny Jelly and huge Predator fan Michael Hadjion (returning for yet another one of his favourite movies) is special UK guests Ben Highton and Alex Balerdi from The Arniethology Podcast. Join the expanded team as they discuss one of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s best and most-loved performances, the iconic supporting cast, the legacy of director John McTiernan, the genius and formulation of the screenplay’s act structure, Alan Silvestri’s memorable score, the many quotable quips and – as always – much, much more! As the Arnie specialists, Ben and Alex also give us a run down of the many “Arnie-isms” present in the film.

So does “Predator” deserve it’s spot in the Top 100? And is position number 87 where it belongs?

THE TEAM’S REVIEW SCORES

Adam 5 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Andrew 4 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Penny 3 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Michael 5 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Ben 4 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Alex 5 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

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