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roger rabbit — **WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT (1988) – REEL CHAT 8.0** Feb 19, 2015
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Welcome to Episode 8 of “Reel Chat” – a podcast that promises week in, week out – the “Reel World as we know it.”

On this eighth installment of the “Vintage Vault” retrospective series, we look at 1988’s “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” – and what a bloody great gem of a forgotten film this is! Host Adam Stolfo is joined by co-host Brose Avard, Andrew McCaskill and the returning Michael Hadjion to look in depth at what can only be described as a timeless classic. But even if you feel that this film is now beyond you, and feel like skipping it in preparation for our big 2015 Oscars special next week… um… DON’T!

“Reel Chat” gets a little cruder than usual, as we discuss all the film’s hidden sexual innuendo, it’s many jokes and gags, it’s legacy, and it’s overall lasting impression. Andrew goes into the snake pit as the only member of the team who doesn’t hold the film in high regard, which is always great for some banter. But you’ll be surprised how much he actually comes around during the discussion.

As usual, we also look in depth at key scenes, the film’s cast and crew, it’s jazzy and catchy score, and much, much more! Now, is that 13 “Back To The Future” references we count…?

THE TEAM’S REVIEW SCORES

Adam 4 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Brose 4 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Andrew 2 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Matthew 2 1/2 out of 5

Stuart 3 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Michael 4 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

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This is the final episode of Reel Chat’s pilot (or first) season.

No. of “Back To The Future” references: 13

No. of “Back To The Future” references in Reel Chat’s first season: 36

The “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” soundtrack was expanded and re-released by Intrada in 2018.

Reel Chat’s first 8 episodes were recorded towards the end of 2014. A discussion on the future and direction of the show, as well as a few disclaimers, was edited out of the end of this episode for time. Even though there was a short hiatus between season 1 and season 2, Adam had already decided that it would continue into a new season in early 2015.

rosemarys-baby-poster — **ROSEMARY’S BABY (1968) – REEL CHAT 7.0** Feb 12, 2015
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It’s not what you’re expecting! Welcome to Episode 7 of “Reel Chat”.

On this seventh installment of the “Vintage Vault” retrospective series, host Adam Stolfo is joined by co-host Brose Avard, Andrew McCaskill and first-time guest Michael Hadjion (known among the “Reel Chat” team as “The Effervescent”), to look back at one of the great drama, horror mysteries of the 20th century – 1968’s “Rosemary’s Baby.”

Michael is on fire here in his debut appearance. You can’t help but get swept up in his obvious love and admiration for what can only be described as a “classic.”

Learn all about the incredible life of director Roman Polanski, the infamous “Rosemary’s Baby” curse, as well as why Vodka Blush’s were apparently very popular in Australia in the 1960s. As always we look at the film’s outstanding cast (including Ruth Gordon in her Academy Award winning role), it’s creepy musical score, it’s DVD and Blu-Ray releases, and much, much more!

We hope this episode goes a significant way to making you all experience (or re-experience) this masterpiece.

THE TEAM’S REVIEW SCORES

Adam 4 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Brose 4 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Andrew 5 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Matthew 5 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Stuart 4 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Michael 5 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

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No. of “Back To The Future” references: 7

Michael Hadjion makes his debut on this episode.

As part of the initial 8 pilot episodes in Reel Chat’s first season, Adam let his team choose a movie for the show to cover. This episode was Michael’s choice.

This is the first episode to feature an end of episode disclaimer, complete with ending music from the chosen film.

signs_ed89e657_b — **SIGNS (2002) – REEL CHAT 6.0** Feb 05, 2015
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It’s happening! Welcome to Episode 6 of “Reel Chat”.

On this sixth installment of the “Vintage Vault” retrospective series, host Adam Stolfo is joined by co-host Brose Avard, Andrew McCaskill and the returning Stuart Wilson to look at the first film to cut itself right through the middle of the “Reel Chat” team – 2002’s “Signs.”

Even if you’re not a huge fan of this film… whatever you do… don’t let this episode discourage you. For the first time on the show, hear the team’s huge difference of opinion, with Adam and Stu on team “yes” and Brose and Andrew on team “no.” Learn about the film’s key emotional points, that go a long way to explaining why it affects some viewers positively, and others so negatively.

As always, we look at the film’s impressive cast, it’s incredibly diverse writer/director M.Night Shyamalan, it’s DVD and Blu-ray release, it’s mood setting musical score, and much, much more! Do yourself a favour. “Signs” is NOT the episode to miss.

THE TEAM’S REVIEW SCORES

Adam 4 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Brose 3 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Andrew 2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Matthew 2 1/2 out of 5

Stuart 5 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Michael 3 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

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No. of “Back To The Future” references: 1

As part of the initial 8 pilot episodes in Reel Chat’s first season, Adam let his team choose a movie for the show to cover. This episode was Stuart’s choice.

Notable for being the first real divisive episode of the show.

**AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON (1981) – REEL CHAT 5.0** Jan 28, 2015
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Beware the moon! Welcome to Episode 5 of “Reel Chat”.

On this fifth installment of the “Vintage Vault” retrospective series, host Adam Stolfo is joined by co-host Brose Avard, Andrew McCaskill and a very proud and knowledgeable Matthew O’Neill, to look back at a cult genre classic – 1981’s “An American Werewolf In London.”

Learn how writer/director John Landis came up with the film’s concept 10 years before it’s release, it’s iconic London setting, as well as it’s incredible ability to successfully combine two genres – horror and comedy. As always, we also look at the film’s (then unknown) cast, it’s filmmakers, the incredible work of Academy Award winning make-up artist Rick Baker, the famous wolf transformation scene, as well as it’s numerous DVD and Blu-ray releases.

Film fans take note: This is definitely a film that’s worth a watch (or even a re-watch).

THE TEAM’S REVIEW SCORES

Adam 4 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Brose 3 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Andrew 4 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Matthew 4 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Stuart 3 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Michael 4 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

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No. of “Back To The Future” references: 1

As part of the initial 8 pilot episodes in Reel Chat’s first season, Adam let his team choose a movie for the show to cover. This episode was Matt’s choice.

This episode features a discussion on the sub-par picture quality of the film’s DVD and Blu-ray releases. Since this recording, “An American Werewolf In London” has been re-released on Blu-ray in the U.S. as the “Restored Edition” – which features a much improved video transfer.

Adam classifies this episode as being the one in which Reel Chat finds it’s “groove” – after a lot of experimenting in the first 4 episodes.

**COMMANDO (1985) – REEL CHAT 4.0** Jan 22, 2015
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Let’s party! Welcome to Episode 4 of “Reel Chat”, a brand new and exciting movies podcast devoted to the “Reel World as we know it”.

On this fourth Vintage Vault installment, host (and huge Schwarzenegger fan) Adam Stolfo is joined by a pumped up Brose Avard, Andrew McCaskill and Matthew O’Neill to look at one of the most satisfying guilty pleasures in the history of action cinema – 1985’s “Commando”.

Brose is in fine form here, showing plenty of love to a film he obviously holds in high regard. In what happens to be its 30th anniversary, we look in-depth at the film’s cast, it’s filmmakers, the film’s DVD and Blu-ray release, it’s “manic” musical score (complete with steel drums and plenty of 80s saxophone), the questionable sexuality of “memorable villain” Bennett, as well as Brose’s run in with the Aussie actor himself, Vernon Wells, at San Diego Comic-Con in 2009.

THE TEAM’S REVIEW SCORES

Adam 3 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Brose 4 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Andrew 4 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Matthew 3 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Stuart 3 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Michael 2 1/2 out of 5

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No. of “Back To The Future” references: 3

As part of the initial 8 pilot episodes in Reel Chat’s first season, Adam let his team choose a movie for the show to cover. This episode was Brose’s choice.

This episode has a strange audio “inclusion” that was recorded at a later date. It’s the part where Brose is talking about the newly released Hot Toys “John Matrix” collectible. To this day, Adam is perplexed that he tried to pass off this audio snippet as being recorded with the rest of the episode. #RookieError

GHOSTBUSTERS II (1989) – REEL CHAT 2.0 Jan 08, 2015

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We’re back! Welcome to Episode 2 of “Reel Chat”, a new and exciting movies podcast that promises week in, week out – the “Reel World as we know it”.

On this second Vintage Vault installment, host Adam Stolfo is joined by co-host Brose Avard, Andrew McCaskill and first-time guest Matthew O’Neill, to delve into a second helping of Ghostbusters lore, with the guy’s getting their teeth into the much maligned 1989 follow-up – “Ghostbusters II”.

Learn all about the film’s inception and luke-warm legacy. Learn how much the hit 80s cartoon series “The Real Ghostbusters” influenced the film’s tone and direction. Hear super fan Brose’s continued frustration with the direction of the franchise, while Adam and Andrew attempt to defend it for having a bad reputation among fans and film goers alike. You’ll also hear about the hit 2009 “Ghostbusters” video game and much, much more!

THE TEAM’S REVIEW SCORES

Adam 3 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Brose 2 1/2 out of 5

Andrew 3 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Matthew 3 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Stuart 3 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Michael 2 1/2 out of 5

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No. of “Back To The Future” references: 2
Matt O’Neill makes his debut on this episode.
A huge 15 or 20 minute chat on the recently announced “Ghostbusters” 2016 reboot was edited out of this episode for time. Most of that conversation then resurfaced as bonus material on Episode 19.0.

GHOSTBUSTERS (1984) – REEL CHAT 1.0 Jan 01, 2015

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Happy New Year everyone! Welcome to the first official episode of “Reel Chat”, a new and exciting movies podcast that promises week in, week out – the “Reel World as we know it”.

On this premiere “Vintage Vault” episode, host Adam Stolfo is joined by co-host Brose Avard, Andrew McCaskill and Stuart Wilson to discuss one of the best and most beloved comedies of the 80s – 1984’s “Ghostbusters”.

Hear about Brose’s run-in (and 20 minute chat) with actor Ernie Hudson in 2009, Adam and Brose’s Ghostbusters location tour in New York City (where they met) in 2008, as well as the age-old question of how much the Proton Packs would actually cost if manufactured in real life.

We also look in-depth at the film’s amazing cast and filmmakers, it’s critical reception, the film’s various DVD and Blu-ray releases, the film’s music and 2 soundtrack releases, as well as the rise of Ghostbusters collectible/toy tie-ins for it’s all important 30th anniversary.

THE TEAM’S REVIEW SCORES

Adam 4 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Brose 4 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Andrew 4 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Matthew 4 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Stuart 4 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Michael 4 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

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No. of “Back To The Future” references: 2
Notable for introducing the “Reel Chat” episode format for which a movie is retrospectively reviewed. This has only been tweaked moderately since.
Adam and Brose met in New York in 2008 and ventured out to visit a number of real world locations from “Ghostbusters”. This is why this film was chosen for Episode 1.0.
The cinematography and trivia sections are much closer to the end of the episode than they ended up being in subsequent episodes.
Despite being the first, Adam classifies this as one “Reel Chat’s” worst episodes – sound quality wise anyway. This was mainly due to Adam’s microphone level not being at an optimum level – and he’s the host! Epic fail! Ah, the joys of first episodes.
The movie’s theatrical trailer being played at the beginning of an episode has its first appearance here. However, Adam regrets using a 30th Anniversary re-release trailer of “Ghostbusters” instead of it’s original 1984 trailer.
Stuart was brought in at the eleventh hour to replace Matt on this episode.

C_DOCUME~1UserLOCALS~1TempUntitled 1 — **INAUGURAL EPISODE – REEL CHAT 0.0** Dec 20, 2014
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Co-hosts Adam Stolfo and Brose Avard welcome you to the “inaugural” introductory episode of “Reel Chat” – an exciting new movies podcast that promises cinephiles whether here or abroad – the “Reel World as we know it”.

Here on episode 0.0, Adam and Brose have a little discussion on what you guys (the audience) can expect “Reel Chat” to deliver.

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No. of *“Back To The Future”* references: 5

The pilot episode recorded in August of 2014.

Notable for introducing segments and concepts that were still part of “Reel Chat” to its final episode.

Notable also for introducing the rebooted sequel concept that Hollywood has already started implementing.

One of only two “Reel Chat” episodes to feature just the duo of Adam and Brose (the other being Episode 19.0).

The .0 in the episode titles is a gag and reference to the Terminator’s vision in “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” in which he scans – “Human Casualties 0.0”. Only on one occasion have we seen a Reel Chat .5 (Episode 79.5).

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