Reel Film Chronicles

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 min https://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 min https://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 https://reelfilmchronicles.com

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 Our website: ⁠https://reelfilmchronicles.com⁠ -- Credits -- Opening Music by ⁠Twisterium⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠

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 min Our 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 min Be sure to check out our site for more reviews and thoughts on films here: Reel Film Chronicles⁠⁠ -- Credits -- Opening Music by ⁠Twisterium⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠ Closing 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 Chronicles⁠⁠ Comments? Suggestions? Email them to ReelFilmChronicles@outlook.com, or head over to our ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ page for regular updates! ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Web: ⁠⁠Reel Film Chronicles⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Feed the Voices⁠⁠ Letterboxd: ⁠⁠Brian⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Nathan⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠Brian ⁠⁠| ⁠⁠Nathan⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Reel Film Chronicles⁠⁠ -- Credit -- Opening Music by ⁠⁠Twisterium⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠ Closing 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 -- AROUND THE WEB -- Be sure to check out our site for more reviews and thoughts on films here: ⁠⁠The Reel Film Chronicles⁠⁠ Comments? Suggestions? Email them to ReelFilmChronicles@outlook.com, or head over to our ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ page for regular updates! ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Web: ⁠⁠Reel Film Chronicles⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Feed the Voices⁠⁠ Letterboxd: ⁠⁠Brian⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Nathan⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠Brian ⁠⁠| ⁠⁠Nathan⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Reel Film Chronicles⁠⁠ -- Credit -- Opening Music by ⁠⁠Twisterium⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠ Closing Music by Defekt_Maschine from Pixabay

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 -- AROUND THE WEB -- Be sure to check out our site for more reviews and thoughts on films here: ⁠⁠The Reel Film Chronicles⁠⁠ Comments? Suggestions? Email them to ReelFilmChronicles@outlook.com, or head over to our ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ page for regular updates! ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Web: ⁠⁠Reel Film Chronicles⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Feed the Voices⁠⁠ Letterboxd: ⁠⁠Brian⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Nathan⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠Brian ⁠⁠| ⁠⁠Nathan⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Reel Film Chronicles⁠⁠ -- Credit -- Opening Music by ⁠⁠Twisterium⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠ Closing Music by ⁠SoulProdMusic⁠ from ⁠Pixabay

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. -- AROUND THE WEB -- Be sure to check out our site for more reviews and thoughts on films here: ⁠⁠The Reel Film Chronicles⁠⁠ Comments? Suggestions? Email them to ReelFilmChronicles@outlook.com, or head over to our ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ page for regular updates! ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Web: ⁠⁠Reel Film Chronicles⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Feed the Voices⁠⁠ Letterboxd: ⁠⁠Brian⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Nathan⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠Brian ⁠⁠| ⁠⁠Nathan⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Reel Film Chronicles⁠⁠ -- Credit -- Opening Music by ⁠⁠Twisterium⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠ Closing Music by SoulProdMusic from Pixabay

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 -- AROUND THE WEB -- Be sure to check out our site for more reviews and thoughts on films here: ⁠The Reel Film Chronicles⁠ Comments? Suggestions? Email them to ReelFilmChronicles@outlook.com, or head over to our ⁠Facebook⁠ page for regular updates! ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ Web: ⁠Reel Film Chronicles⁠ | ⁠Feed the Voices⁠ Letterboxd: ⁠Brian⁠ | ⁠Nathan⁠ Twitter: ⁠Brian ⁠| ⁠Nathan⁠ | ⁠Reel Film Chronicles⁠ -- Credit -- Opening Music by ⁠Twisterium⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠ Closing Music by Defekt_Maschine from Pixabay

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 Chronicles⁠ Comments? Suggestions? Email them to ReelFilmChronicles@outlook.com, or head over to our ⁠Facebook⁠ page for regular updates! ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ Web: ⁠Reel Film Chronicles⁠ | ⁠Feed the Voices⁠ Letterboxd: ⁠Brian⁠ | ⁠Nathan⁠ Twitter: ⁠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 & Overview 3:38 - 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 Chronicles⁠ Comments? Suggestions? Email them to ReelFilmChronicles@outlook.com, or head over to our ⁠Facebook⁠ page for regular updates! ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ Web: ⁠Reel Film Chronicles⁠ | ⁠Feed the Voices⁠ Letterboxd: ⁠Brian⁠ | ⁠Nathan⁠ Twitter: ⁠Brian ⁠| ⁠Nathan⁠ | ⁠Reel Film Chronicles⁠ -- Credit -- Opening Music by ⁠Twisterium⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠ Closing 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 -- CHAPTERS --  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 -- AROUND THE WEB -- Be sure to check out our site for more reviews and thoughts on films here: The Reel Film Chronicles Comments? Suggestions? Email them to ReelFilmChronicles@outlook.com, or head over to our Facebook page for regular updates! Facebook | Instagram Web: Reel Film Chronicles | Feed the Voices Letterboxd: Brian | Nathan Twitter: Brian | Nathan | Reel Film Chronicles -- Credit -- Opening Music by Twisterium from Pixabay Closing Music by Hot_Music from Pixabay

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 -- AROUND THE WEB -- Be sure to check out our site for more reviews and thoughts on films here: The Reel Film Chronicles Comments? Suggestions? Email them to ReelFilmChronicles@outlook.com, or head over to our Facebook page for regular updates! Facebook | Instagram Web: Reel Film Chronicles | Feed the Voices Letterboxd: Brian | Nathan Twitter: Brian | Nathan | Reel Film Chronicles -- Credit -- Opening Music by Twisterium from Pixabay Closing Music by Zakhar Valaha from Pixabay

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 -- CHAPTERS -- 00:00 - Introduction, Overview and Cronenberg 12:04 - Feature Film Discussion 56:12 - Ratings 59:42 - Final Thoughts and Closing -- AROUND THE WEB -- Be sure to check out our site for more reviews and thoughts on films here: The Reel Film Chronicles Comments? Suggestions? Email them to ReelFilmChronicles@outlook.com, or head over to our Facebook page for regular updates! Facebook | Instagram Web: Reel Film Chronicles | Feed the Voices Letterboxd: Brian | Nathan Twitter: Brian | Nathan | Reel Film Chronicles -- Credit -- Opening Music by Twisterium from Pixabay Closing Music by Lexin_Music from Pixabay

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 -- AROUND THE WEB -- Be sure to check out our site for more reviews and thoughts on films here: The Reel Film Chronicles Comments? Suggestions? Email them to ReelFilmChronicles@outlook.com, or head over to our Facebook page for regular updates! Facebook | Instagram Web: Reel Film Chronicles | Feed the Voices Letterboxd: Brian | Nathan Twitter: Brian | Nathan | Reel Film Chronicles -- Credit -- Opening Music by Twisterium from Pixabay Closing Music by scaperlee from Pixabay

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 -- AROUND THE WEB -- Be sure to check out our site for more reviews and thoughts on films here: The Reel Film Chronicles Comments? Suggestions? Email them to ReelFilmChronicles@outlook.com, or head over to our Facebook page for regular updates! Facebook | Instagram Web: Reel Film Chronicles | Feed the Voices Letterboxd: Brian | Nathan Twitter: Brian | Nathan | Reel Film Chronicles -- Credit -- Opening Music by Twisterium from Pixabay Closing Music by Lexin_Music from Pixabay

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 -- AROUND THE WEB -- Be sure to check out our site for more reviews and thoughts on films here: The Reel Film Chronicles Comments? Suggestions? Email them to ReelFilmChronicles@outlook.com, or head over to our Facebook page for regular updates! Facebook | Instagram Web: Reel Film Chronicles | Feed the Voices Letterboxd: Brian | Nathan Twitter: Brian | Nathan | Reel Film Chronicles -- Credit -- Opening Music by Twisterium from Pixabay

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 -- AROUND THE WEB -- Be sure to check out our site for more reviews and thoughts on films here: The Reel Film Chronicles Comments? Suggestions? Email them to ReelFilmChronicles@outlook.com, or head over to our Facebook page for regular updates! Facebook | Instagram Web: Reel Film Chronicles | Feed the Voices Letterboxd: Brian | Nathan Twitter: Brian | Nathan | Reel Film Chronicles -- Credit -- Opening Music by Twisterium from Pixabay