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james-horner — **JAMES HORNER: A SPECIAL TRIBUTE – REEL CHAT 28.0** Jul 16, 2015
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Welcome to Episode 28 of “*Reel Chat*” – a podcast that guarantees week in, week out – the “Reel World as we know it.”

On this very special new episode, host Adam Stolfo is joined by co-host Brose Avard, big fan Andrew McCaskill and Stuart Wilson to discuss and celebrate the life and career of one of the most talented and universally loved film composers of all time – the one and only James Horner.

Even for those of you who aren’t overly familiar with him by name, you’ll no doubt be familiar with his work. An avid pilot, Horner was killed in a tragic plane crash near Santa Barbara, California on June 22 this year, leaving behind a wife and two daughters and devastating the film music community. He was only 61 years old.

Horner composed the scores to over 150 films, including the two most successful films of all time – 1997’s “*Titanic*” and 2009’s “*Avatar*“. Other career highlights included (but were certainly not limited to) *Brainstorm, Cocoon, Commando, Aliens, Willow, Honey I Shrunk The Kids, Glory, The Rocketeer, Patriot Games, Legends Of The Fall, Braveheart, Apollo 13, Ransom* and *Troy*.

Hear the guys discuss Horner’s extraordinary life and career, his amazing heart and talent, his character traits (or “Hornerisms”), his legendary “self-plagiarism” criticisms, and much, much more – all accompanied by an underscore of musical highlights from Horner’s large (and outstanding) body of work – presented here for your listening pleasure. “*Reel Chat*” pays respect to the great man in the best way they know how.

R.I.P. James. Your music will live on for generations to come!

JURASSIC WORLD (2015) – REEL CHAT 27.0 Jul 08, 2015

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The park is open! Welcome to Episode 27 of “Reel Chat” – a podcast that guarantees week in, week out – the “Reel World as we know it.”

On this brand new and exciting episode, host Adam Stolfo is joined by co-host Brose Avard, regular guest Stuart Wilson, and Australian Film and Television Production Designer (and special guest) Otello Stolfo, to discuss their very first 2015 New Release – “Jurassic World” – the money-making box office juggernaut, and fourth film in the ever popular “Jurassic Park” franchise.

With the film already on track to be one of the most successful motion pictures of all time, the guys get their Raptor claws stuck into the film’s plot, how it satisfies both new and old fans, it’s cast, it’s filmmakers, it’s music, it’s toys and collectibles, and most importantly – it’s satisfying ‘Dinosaur Smackdown’ climax.

Adam and Brose are pumped, excited and back on board here, while Stuart laments his dissatisfaction with what he believes to be an uneventful and lackluster direction for the series. As usual, this is where “Reel Chat” shines brightest, with a debate on a sequel with a strong difference of opinion always being infinitely more entertaining than round-the-board praise or unwavering negative critique.

Their new segment – “The Franchise Cut-Off Point” makes it’s reappearance here as well, with the guys all giving their opinions on when to tap out and walk away from an established (and popular) franchise. Otello might also give you all a quick crash course in the huge and important role a Production Designer plays in the success of a popular film.

THE TEAM’S REVIEW SCORES

Adam 3 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Brose 3 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Andrew Not Yet Seen

Matthew Not Yet Seen

Stuart 2 1/2 out of 5

Michael 3 1/2 out of 5 – RECOMMEND

Otello 3.86 out of 5 – RECOMMEND