Reel Chronicles

225: It’s a Wonderful Life

[powerpress] On the final podcast of the year, Dave is joined by Jack and Latvia’s own Luke as they celebrate one of the greatest Christmas films of all time, It’s A Wonderful Life.  The guys break […]

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Babylon

Academy Award winner Damien Chazelle has become one of my favorite directors working today. From my introduction to him in 2014 with Whiplash to 2016’s La La Land and 2018’s First Man, Chazelle’s repertoire has shown that the Oscar winner is […]

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Avatar: The Way of Water

James Cameron is one of this generation’s most innovative filmmakers. Cameron has revolutionized the industry throughout his career with technological advances in both practical and visual effects. Going back to the T-800 in 1984’s The Terminator to […]

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The Fabelmans

To borrow a term from “The Rewatchables,” Steven Spielberg’s “Apex Mountain” can be seen spread throughout multiple decades. From the creation of the “Summer Blockbuster” with Jaws in the ’70s to one of the most influential sci-fi […]

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NYFF60: She Said

Over the past few years, the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment scandal has been a talking point in the film industry. The gathered evidence against the Hollywood titan assisted in kick-starting the #MeToo movement. One that […]

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MFF22: The Whale

Going into 2022, one of the year’s most anticipated films was one that I was hesitant to embrace fully. The subject matter in Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale hits home in multiple facets; however, as a fan of […]

Reel Chronicles

222: Cobra Kai

[powerpress] Jack and Dave break down the best and worst of Cobra Kai, including season 5. — Love what you hear? Let your friends know and leave us a review! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Reel Chronicles is on […]

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220: Alfred Hitchcock

[powerpress] With the release of the latest Jordan Peele NOPE, there’s no better time than to celebrate the man who Peele has been often compared to. A director, who is not only my favorite but […]

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NYFF60: EO

I’m guilty of not being a massive fan of films from an animal perspective or those dealing with animals. It’s a crude statement that stems from very simplistic reasoning. Animal cruelty and deaths on screen […]

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NYFF60: TÁR

Over the past 16 years, cinephiles have wondered when Todd Field would direct his next film. With his first two films, In The Bedroom and Little Children, Field established himself as one of the finest directors working today. However, […]

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NYFF60: Bones and All

Luca Guadagnino has had quite an exciting run since 2017. Call Me By Your Name is viewed by many as the best film of 2017 and one I consider pretty good. Unfortunately, after the film’s critical […]

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NYFF60: Decision to Leave

South Korean director Park Chan-wook has been recognized as one of the best directors. It’s hard to deny with films such as Thirst, The Handmaiden, and his masterpiece Oldboy. With such an impressive trifecta that solidifies Chan-wook as one […]

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NYFF60: Aftersun

Since the Cannes Film Festival concluded, one of the most talked about films has been Aftersun, the directorial debut of Charlotte Wells. After its premiere and winning the French Touch Jury Prize at the festival, the film […]

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Blonde

Marilyn Monroe is one of the greatest Hollywood icons of all time. Throughout the ’50s into the early ’60s, Monroe was one, if not the biggest pop culture star in Hollywood. Starting with her brief […]

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Terrifier 2

2022 has been quite the year for the horror genre. With films like X, Pearl, The Black Phone, Barbarian, Nope, and Hatching entering our cinematic stratosphere, the genre has never felt richer with great movies. Finally, the spooky season […]

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Clerks III

Following his debut release, Clerks, Kevin Smith became an indy darling and the talk of the industry as a filmmaker to look out for. Since, Smith has crafted a filmography that is either hit or […]

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Reel Chronicles

219: AFI Top 100 Draft

[powerpress] Dave, Hunter and Helmer draft from the AFI Top 100. — Love what you hear? Let your friends know and leave us a review! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Reel Chronicles is on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts […]

Film News

ICYMI: RESURRECTION

There is no denying that Rebecca Hall is on fire. Hall had her directorial debut at last year’s Sundance Film Festival with Passing and gave one of the most underrated performances of 2021 in The Night House; an understated, […]

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Nope

When it comes to the horror genre, there is no shortage of great filmmakers. From John Carpenter to Wes Craven, Dario Argento, and George Romero, the genre has given the cinematic landscape icons that shaped […]

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Reel Chronicles

218: The Rotten Movie Draft

[powerpress] The Draft Returns! Dave, JC, and Big J from UNYOLO: Lives Through Movies draft their very favorite Rotten movies on Rotten Tomatoes. — Love what you hear? Let your friends know and leave us a review! […]

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Reel Chronicles

216: Batman Returns Turns 30

[powerpress] Dave, Leo, and Gaius celebrate 30 years of Batman Returns. — Love what you hear? Let your friends know and leave us a review! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Reel Chronicles is on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts […]

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Reel Talk Inc

74th Emmy Nominations

We are two months from the 74th Emmy Awards and today, the nominations for the upcoming awards have arrived. J.B. Smoove and Melissa Fumero announced  the nominees for the 74th annual Emmy Awards. Here is the full […]

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Thor: Love & Thunder

Since the commencement of Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, I’m confident in saying that the bloom is off the rose. The last year and a half of MCU projects have been great as […]

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Reel Chronicles

214: Grease 2 Turns 40

[powerpress] Dave, Jen, Meg the Geek, and Ryan celebrate 40 years of one of the greatest sequels ever made – Grease 2. (Yes, Jen wrote this description). Editor’s Correction: You can watch Grease 2 on the […]

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Tribeca 2022: The Black Phone

As we enter the mid-point of 2022, the horror genre continues to cement itself as one of the essential genres in cinema. With films such as X, Scream, Hatching, Fresh, and The Sadness, it’s safe to say the genre […]

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Elvis

Throughout my time as a cinephile, Baz Luhrmann has never been a director I’ve fully vibed with. Outside of Romeo + Juliet, the director’s filmography is one I’d often run from revisiting. However, Elvis Presley has been an […]

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Tribeca 2022: It Ain’t Over

This year’s Tribeca Film Festival offered an array of documentaries, and one, in particular, blended my passion for both film and sports. As an avid New York Yankees fan for more than 25 years, it’s […]

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Father of the Bride

Over the past 72 years, cinephiles have been privy to a few iterations of Father of the Bride. Starting in 1950, Spencer Tracy and Elizabeth Taylor starred in the critically and commercially successful film that sparked not […]

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Tribeca 2022: Lynch/Oz

Over the past two years, I’ve become incredibly intrigued by the works of Academy Award-nominated director David Lynch. During the COVID-19 pandemic, after years of accepting it as a blind spot in my palette, I […]

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Lightyear

Over the past 27 years, Toy Story has remained one of my favorite film franchises. Since its initial entry and Pixar Animation Studios debut in 1995, every entry in the series have been near masterpieces and some […]

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Crimes of the Future

David Cronenberg has one of the most unique resumes of any director of the past six decades. Cronenberg has directed some of the most intriguing crime dramas, Eastern Promises and A History of Violence, but he’s also one of […]

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Reel Chronicles

213: Full Metal Jacket Turns 35

[powerpress] Dave, Leo, and Ryan celebrate 35 years of Full Metal Jacket. — Love what you hear? Let your friends know and leave us a review! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Reel Chronicles is on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google […]

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212: Spider-Man 20th Anniversary

[powerpress] Dave, Leo, and Ryan celebrate 20 years of Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man. — Love what you hear? Let your friends know and leave us a review! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Reel Chronicles is on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google […]

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Men

Men is the new A24 horror film and will surely be one of, if not the most divisive film of the year, as I expect audiences to HATE it. This won’t be for everybody, and […]

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Chop Talk

Chop Talk: Episode 3. Prince of Darkness

[powerpress] David, Kurt and Jack welcome you to this week’s episode where they dive into John Carpenter’s Prince of Darkness (1987).  Every month, they’ll take a comprehensive look at 80s horror and break down the […]

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Reel Chronicles

211: Star Wars: A New Hope Turns 45

[powerpress] Dave, Leo, Ryan and Jack celebrate 45 years of Star Wars: A New Hope. — Love what you hear? Let your friends know and leave us a review! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Reel Chronicles is on Apple […]

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Hatching

With the shift in the tone of horror films over the past few years, elevated horror has become the go-to for the genre. With high horror comes metaphors or themes wrapped under the surface-level plots […]