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**GOOD WILL HUNTING (1997) – TOP 100 GREATEST MOVIES NO. 96 – REEL CHAT 68.0** Jan 08, 2018
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Everybody, welcome to Episode 68 of the “Reel Chat Podcast” – a podcast that’s back and in full swing since it’s big return in October 2017. As we begin a brand new calendar year, we continue our countdown of Empire Magazine’s Top 100 Greatest Movies of all time.

Something about 1997’s “Good Will Hunting” was golden seemingly from day one, and the film became a perhaps surprising box office smash, cementing Matt Damon and Ben Affleck as two of their generation’s most promising leading men, giving Robin Williams perhaps his best and most memorable role, and making Gus Van Sant one of the most celebrated directors in the world. The triumph of this film is that it has its own good will, a decentness of heart and fullness of emotion that Van Sant never squanders with tricks or flash. In fact, this is an almost oddly understated film virtually every step of the way, and that is how the film is able to create such incredible emotional intensity as it winds toward its denouement.

Joining your host Adam Stolfo is the returning Penny Jelly, Damon Quah and special guest filmmaker Jesse O’Brien. Join the team as they discuss the film’s iconic cast, the body of work of director Gus Van Sant, Damon and Affleck’s Academy Award Winning screenplay, Danny Elfman’s score, why it’s time to upgrade those old DVDs, the many memorable scenes, as well as the lasting legacy of the one and only Robin Williams. R.I.P. you talented and beloved genius.

So does “Good Will Hunting” deserve it’s spot in the Top 100? And is position number 96 where it belongs?

THE TEAM’S REVIEW SCORES

Adam 4 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Andrew 4 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Matthew 4 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Penny 5 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Damon 5 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Jesse 4 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

**TITANIC (1997) – TOP 100 GREATEST MOVIES NO. 97 – REEL CHAT 67.0** Dec 14, 2017
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Everybody, welcome to Episode 67 of the “Reel Chat Podcast” – a podcast that’s back and in full swing since it’s big return in October. Today we continue our brand new season – the one where we’re counting down Empire Magazine’s Top 100 Greatest Movies of all time.

On the very day that the multi billion-dollar James Cameron epic (on the verge of its 20th anniversary) has sailed into the National Film Registry, Reel Chat presents to you an extended and very special look at 1997’s “Titanic”. The mammoth film was a juggernaut from the moment it hit theatres, quickly becoming one of the highest grossing film of all time and turning young actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet into bona fide movie stars. It’s selection by the Library of Congress is a lovely cherry on top of this year’s whirlwind anniversary celebrations, which was recently re-released in U.S. theaters (again) in a new Dolby Vision format.

Joining your Titanic loving host Adam Stolfo is the returning Andrew McCaskill, Penny Jelly and special guest Damon Quah – who makes his long awaited debut. Be thoroughly enthralled as the team dissect in detail the film’s iconic cast, the ego of writer/director James Cameron, the amazing score of the late James Horner, it’s alternate ending and deleted scenes, the fascinating back story of just how much of a gamble this film was for Fox and Paramount (and why it didn’t sink), as well as the age-old question of why it’s so ridiculed and become so fashionable to dislike it.

So does “Titanic” deserve it’s spot in the Top 100? And is position number 97 where it belongs?

This is the final episode of Reel Chat for 2017, so a big thank you to all our listeners and supporters for welcoming us back into your podcast listening ears. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all. We’ll be back better than ever in early 2018.

THE TEAM’S REVIEW SCORES

Adam 5 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Andrew 2 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Matthew 1 1/2 out of 5

Penny 3 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Damon 3 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

**AMÉLIE (2001) – TOP 100 GREATEST MOVIES NO. 98 – REEL CHAT 66.0** Nov 30, 2017
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Everybody, welcome to Episode 66 of the “Reel Chat Podcast” – a podcast that’s back and in full swing since it’s big return in October. Today we continue our brand new season – the one where we’re counting down Empire Magazine’s Top 100 Greatest Movies of all time.

Next up at number 98 is Reel Chat’s first look at a foreign language film – 2001’s quirky French romantic comedy “Amèlie” – the story of an innocent and naive girl in Paris with her own sense of justice, who decides to help those around her and, along the way, discovers love. “Amèlie” was critically and commercially adored at the start of this century, but has time been kind or cruel to it? Is it still the much-loved visual masterpiece it’s always been remembered for?

Joining your host Adam Stolfo is the returning Andrew McCaskill, Matt O’Neill and Penny Jelly. Join the team as they break down the film’s amazing cinematography, it’s cast, it’s filmmakers, it’s music, it’s commercial success, it’s quirkiness, as well as just how far removed from reality this fairy tale version of Paris really is!

So does “Amèlie” deserve it’s spot in the Top 100? And is position number 98 where it belongs?

THE TEAM’S REVIEW SCORES

Adam 2 out of 5

Andrew 2 1/2 out of 5

Matthew 2 out of 5

Penny 4 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

**RAGING BULL (1980) – TOP 100 GREATEST MOVIES NO. 99 – REEL CHAT 65.0** Nov 16, 2017
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Everybody, welcome to Episode 65 of the “Reel Chat Podcast” – a podcast that’s back and in full swing since it’s big return last month. Today we continue our brand new season – the one where we’re counting down Empire Magazine’s Top 100 Greatest Movies of all time.

Next up at number 99 is Reel Chat’s first look at a Martin Scorsese film – 1980’s biography drama “Raging Bull.” For those unfamiliar with “Raging Bull”, Robert De Niro and Scorsese are at the height of their creative powers, delivering a black-and-white tour-de-force that to this day is their most focused and stark. Former middleweight champion Jake “The Bronx Bull” La Motta’s rise and fall is depicted with rawness and analytical power. But is it really the cherished masterpiece it’s always been remembered for?

Joining your host Adam Stolfo in the Reel Chat squared circle is Andrew McCaskill, Penny Jelly as well as special guest and independent filmmaker Greg Pakis. Join the team and their guest as they discuss “Raging Bull’s” lasting legacy, Scorsese’s career and popularity, De Niro’s Academy Award winning performance as Jake La Motta, the impressive performances of all the supporting cast, as well as whether it deserves it’s title of one of the best edited films of all time.

So does “Raging Bull” deserve it’s spot in the Top 100? And is position number 99 where it belongs?

THE TEAM’S REVIEW SCORES

Adam 3 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Andrew 4 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Matthew 5 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Penny 3 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Greg 4 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

**STAND BY ME (1986) – TOP 100 GREATEST MOVIES NO. 100 – REEL CHAT 64.0** Nov 02, 2017
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Everybody, welcome to Episode 64 of the “Reel Chat Podcast” – a podcast that’s been rejigged and rebooted Hollywood style to guarantee cinephiles both at home and abroad – the “Reel World as we know it”. And welcome to a brand new season – the one where we begin our all-important countdown of Empire Magazine’s Top 100 Greatest Movies of all time.

Up first at lucky number 100 is Rob Reiner’s delightful coming-of-age adventure drama – “Stand By Me – based on the novella “The Body” by Steven King.

Joining your host Adam Stolfo is returning Reel Chat stalwarts Andrew McCaskill, Matthew O’Neill and Penny Jelly. Join the team as they discuss Stand By Me’s legacy, it’s cultural impact, it’s 4 amazing young leads, it’s flawless screenplay, it’s DVD and Blu-ray releases, the unforgettable Ben E. King song, as well as how closely the film followed the original book.

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

THE TEAM’S REVIEW SCORES

Adam 4 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Andrew 4 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Matthew 4 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Penny 4 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

**COMEBACK SPECIAL – REEL CHAT 63.0** Oct 19, 2017
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Welcome to Episode 63 of “Reel Chat”, a podcast that’s been rejigged and rebooted Hollywood style to promise even the most hardened of cinephiles (yet again)… the “Reel World as we know it.”

On this comeback special, your host Adam Stolfo is joined by his trusty team of “Reel Chat” stalwarts which include the returning Andrew McCaskill, funny man Matthew O’Neill and the one and only Penny Jelly (yes, that is her real name).

Join the team as they discuss their mission statement for this latest iteration of the show – the Top 100 Greatest Movies of all time – the subjectivity of such a prestigious list boggles the mind. You’ll also hear about the exciting plans for “Reel Chat’s” upcoming Patreon campaign, as well as all the exclusive goodies you can grab for your generous pledge and ongoing support.

We hope you enjoy “Reel Chat’s” latest endeavour. Make sure you join in, get involved and contribute to all the banter over the next 100 exciting episodes. Wish us luck and enjoy the show.

GHOSTBUSTERS (2016) – REEL CHAT 61.0 Dec 15, 2016

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Who you gonna call!? Welcome back to Episode 61 of the returning (and apparently sorely missed) Reel Chat Podcast – a podcast that’s been rejigged and rebooted Hollywood-style – and makes it’s long anticipated return after a 6 month hiatus. It feels great to be back and the team can’t wait to get stuck into what will be a very exciting year of podcasting and cinema in 2017.

Your host Adam Stolfo is joined by the returning Andrew McCaskill, Reel Chat stalwart Matthew O’Neill and the very welcome newcomer Penny Jelly to tackle one of the most anticipated, yet least wanted reboots / remakes of all time – 2016’s “Ghostbusters” or alternatively “Ghostbusters: Answer The Call” as Sony Pictures has chosen to market it on it’s DVD and Blu-ray release.

Enjoy the return of their banter, as the Reel Chat team breaks down the film’s soul-destroying trailer, it’s underwhelming box office return, the huge Internet backlash and controversy over the all-female cast, whether or not director Paul Feig pulled off the required action, Theodore Shapiro’s choir-filled score, the in-your-face colour palette of the cinematography, all the cameos and nods to the original films… and last but not least, when all the dust has settled… is this film actually as bad as the Internet will lead you to believe?

A huge thank you to everyone who contacted us and willed Reel Chat back into existence. We hope you enjoy the show.

THE TEAM’S REVIEW SCORES

Adam 3 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Andrew 2 out of 5

Matthew 2 1/2 out of 5

Penny 3 out of 5 – RECOMMEND