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reeltalkwithchuckandpam
Current movie reviews for not only theatrical releases but films released on Netflix, Amazon, other streaming services and video on demand.
Wicked, Gladiator 2, and more
Chuck and Pam, Chicago area film critics, review 6 new movies in theaters and streaming on this week's episode!
34:2822/11/2024
Heretic, Emilia Perez and more!
This week, Chuck and I review 6 movies! It's that time of year! Find out what's playing in theaters, what to take your kids to see, and so much more!
36:5414/11/2024
Here and The Conclave Reviewed
Chicago area film critics Chuck and Pam review HERE and THE CONCLAVE both in theaters now!
25:0731/10/2024
Goodrich, Woman of the Hour, and Interviews!
Chicago area film critics, Chuck and Pam, review GOODRICH and WOMAN OF THE HOUR, plus you'll hear clips from 3 recent interviews including Rosie Perez and Judith Light for their new Apple TV+ series BEFORE!
31:3319/10/2024
Will & Harper discussion with Denise Bowker
Special Guest Denise Bowker chats about the Netflix documentary WILL & HARPER
23:4416/10/2024
My Old Ass, Wolfs, Will & Harper, Lee and more
Find out about 4 new movies opening in theaters and streaming this week! Plus, we play Stump Chuck again!
33:5827/09/2024
His 3 Daughters, The Substance, The Mistake, and The Penguin
Find out about what's new to see in theaters and streaming this week!
35:0719/09/2024
Slingshot, 1992, You Gotta Believe
Chicago film critics Chuck and Pam have you covered this week for movies coming out in theaters this weekend!
24:1030/08/2024
It Ends with Us, The Instigators
Chicago area film critics Chuck Koplinski and Pamela Powell review two new films this week plus play a little catch up from last week!
27:5008/08/2024
Horizon, A Quiet Place, and more
Chicago area film critics Chuck Koplinski and Pamela Powell share their thoughts about new movies hitting theaters and streaming as well as interviews with Kevin Costner for HORIZON and Dan Baird for A QUIET PLACE
34:3430/06/2024
Inside Out 2, Tuesday, Treasure, & Ghostlight
Chicago area film critics Chuck and Pam review 4 new films this week, in theaters. Find out what's weird, thoughtful, or downright brilliant in this week's podcast!
36:5113/06/2024
Hit Man, Hard Miles, The Dead Don't Hurt
Chicago area film critics Chuck Koplinski and Pamela Powell discuss "Hit Man" on Netflix this Friday, "Hard Miles" on VOD, and "The Dead Don't Hurt" now in theaters on this week's podcast.
32:0205/06/2024
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Mother of the Bride
Chicago area film critics Chuck and Pam review two new movies; KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES and MOTHER OF THE BRIDE. Find out what's worth your money and more importantly, what's worth your time.
27:3010/05/2024
Fall Guy, The Idea of You, & Unfrosted
Find out about 3 new movies this week; 2 streaming and 1 in theaters!
28:2702/05/2024
In the Land of Saints and Sinners and Asphalt City
Chicago area film critics Chuck and Pam review two new films in theaters plus a few more gems not to miss!
20:3029/03/2024
Ricky Stanicky, American Dreamer, Damsel, & Cabrini
4 new movies are reviewed on this week's podcast with Chicago area film critics Chuck Koplinski and Pamela Powell! Find out what's worth your time as Chuck and Pam disagree on every movie this week!
33:3508/03/2024
Interview w/ Roxine Helberg for Cold Copy
Pam of Reel Talk with Chuck and Pam interviews the writer and director Roxine Helberg about the making of her chilling new film "Cold Copy." Listen and find out more, then watch this smart film!
10:3426/01/2024
Top 5 Films of 2023 - Part 2
Find out what our Top 5 Films of 2023 are! Plus, learn about some of the background of each of the movies!
38:5017/01/2024
Top 10 Films of 2023 Part 1
Find out what movies made our top 10 list and why in this two-part series. Part 1, Chuck and Pam share their 10-6 list and in Part 2, coming soon, will be 5-1 ranked movies! We've got gems of unique information to share about each film, too!
37:3016/01/2024
Mean Girls, Society of the Snow, and the CCA
Chuck and Pam review the Netflix film SOCIETY OF THE SNOW and the musical MEAN GIRLS as well as a couple new streaming options this week!
Find out this and be sure to tune in to the CW on Sunday at 6 pm CST to find out who the winners are at this year's Critics Choice Awards!
25:5412/01/2024
The Hunger Games, Next Goal Wins, and more
Chicago area film critics, Chuck and Pam, get caught up with two movies from last week and two films from this week! Plus, Chuck gives you his brutally honest opinion about an Apple TV+ streaming series...you won't believe what he has to say!
35:1319/11/2023
Quiz Lady, Nyad, and More
Chuck and Pam review movies to see and movies to skip on this week's episode!
35:3103/11/2023
Killers of the Flower Moon, Story Ave, The Burial, and CIFF
Chicago Film Critics Chuck and Pam review Killers of the Flower Moon, Story Ave, The Burial, and share two interview clips from the Chicago International Film Festival with Emerald Fennell for Saltburn and Jeff Nichols for The Bikeriders! Enjoy!
33:4323/10/2023
The Exorcist Believer, CIFF, Netflix and NYC’s Maestro, She Came to Me
So much to cover this week including the upcoming Chicago International Film Festival, Netflix's NYFF premiere of "Maestro," and reviews of "The Exorcist Believer" and "She Came To Me!" So good to be back!
29:0908/10/2023
A Haunting in Venice, Love at First Sight, and A Million Miles Away
Chuck and Pam review three new films this week! Find out more and what we have planned for next week.
24:4916/09/2023
Equalizer 3, Sitting in Bars with Cake, Nun 2, and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
What to see and what to skip in this week's episode with Chuck and Pam
25:0208/09/2023
Strays, Jules, and Adults
Chicago area film critics Chuck and Pam review STRAYS, ADULTS, JULES and a preview of Fall TV streaming options to look forward to!
34:4024/08/2023
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, What Comes Around
Chuck and Pam review 5 new movies this week, opening in theaters and on your screen at home.
26:5805/08/2023
BARBIE, HAPPINESS FOR BEGINNERS, and THE DEEPEST BREATH
Chicago area film critics Chuck and Pam review BARBIE, HAPPINESS FOR BEGINNERS, and THE DEEPEST BREATH in this week's podcast!
29:2328/07/2023
MI 7 & BIOSPHERE
Chuck and Pam discuss the merits of MI7 as well as the indie film BIOSPHERE. And find out what we're bingeing on TV!
23:4914/07/2023
THE FLASH, EXTRACTION, & SERIES
Chuck and Pam review two new films: THE FLASH and EXTRACTION. They also share which series they're currently streaming!
19:0116/06/2023
FLAMIN’ HOT, SPIDER-MAN, and TED LASSO
We've got you covered for this week's movies both streaming and in theaters. Find out what Chicago-area film critics Chuck and Pam have to say about the new Eva Longoria directed film FLAMIN' HOT, SPIDER-MAN, and the conclusion of TED LASSO!
15:1909/06/2023
WHITE MEN CAN’T JUMP, BLACKBERRY, & THE MOTHER Reviews
Chicago area film critics Chuck and Pam review three movies available in theaters or streaming. Find out if Jennifer Lopez attended the Liam Neeson School of Acting in this week's episode!
14:2719/05/2023
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING ON TV
Film Critics Chuck and Pam share what tv series have hooked them and why in this week's podcast.
08:5005/05/2023
”Margaret,” ”Clock” and ”Peter Pan” Discussion
Chuck and Pam, Chicago area film critics, discuss the new movies "Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret," "Clock," and "Peter Pan & Wendy!" Plus get a glimpse of Pam's interview with the screenwriter and director for "Margaret!"
30:2128/04/2023
RENFIELD,MAFIA MAMMA, & SWEETWATER
Chicago area film critics Chuck and Pam review three new movies plus give you their thoughts about TED LASSO and BEEF!
27:2214/04/2023
1980’s In This Week’s New Releases
There's a theme with the new movies and that's the mid 1980's. Find out about TETRIS, AIR, MARIO BROS., and DUNGEON AND DRAGONS as Chuck and I discuss which ones are worth seeing!
32:1707/04/2023
CREED III and more
Chuck and Pam DISAGREE on EVERYTHING this week! Find out more as they discuss CREED III, LINOLEUM, LITTLE WHITE LIE, and THE YEAR BETWEEN
20:3003/03/2023
INTERVIEWS GALORE! ”Outer Banks,” ”Hello Tomorrow” and more
Chuck and Pam interview the stars from OUTER BANKS (Netflix), HELLO TOMORROW and LIAISON, (both on Apple TV+), and EMILY (now in theaters)
45:4424/02/2023
ANT-MAN and SHARPER
Chuck and Pam chat about the newest superhero movie and the Apple TV+ film SHARPER starring Julianne Moore and Sebastian Stan!
27:2217/02/2023
THE OSCAR NOMS ARE OUT
Chuck and Pam discuss the 2023 Oscar Nominations!
14:3324/01/2023
JEFFREY YORK, GUEST CRITIC
This week, we've got a guest critic to join Chuck and Pam, Jeffrey York! We discuss the merits of "The Whale," "Matilda the Musical," and "The Pale Blue Eye."
34:4911/01/2023
TOP 5 FILM OF 2022 for Chuck and Pam
Chuck and Pam reveal and discuss their top 5 films of 2022!
32:4730/12/2022
TOP FILMS OF 2022; 10-6
Chuck and Pam reveal their top 10-6 films of 2022 with their top five in the next podcast! Do they agree? Find out!
41:1927/12/2022
BABYLON & PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH
Chuck and Pam review two new theatrical releases; "Babylon" and "Puss In Boots: The Last Wish"
Find out if either of these is worth braving the cold and snow (if you're in the Midwest) to see!
20:3423/12/2022
GLASS ONION and THE FABELMANS
Chuck and Pam review two new films streaming from the comfort of your home this week; "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" on Netflix 12/23, and "The Fabelmans" now available on demand.
19:2121/12/2022
NANNY & AWARDS
Chuck and Pam chat about Amazon Prime's NANNY and have a clip from Pam's interview with the star, Anna Diop this week! Plus, they discuss what's happening with the awards groups, specifically their own...the Critics Choice Association and the Chicago Film Critics Association.
27:1516/12/2022
NYC, PINOCCHIO, del TORO and more
This week, we are in NYC for the Guillermo del Toro film PINOCCHIO! Just around the corner is Tiffany's so we're also reviewing SOMETHING FROM TIFFANY'S with a clip from our interview with the stars.
25:4109/12/2022
VIOLENT NIGHT, LADY CHATTERLEY’S LOVER, & BONES AND ALL
Chuck and Pam discuss three movies this week along with a clip from their interview with David Harbour from VIOLENT NIGHT!
29:3702/12/2022
THE MENU, THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN and WONDER
Chuck and Pam discuss THE MENU, they disagree about BANSHEES, and surprisingly, Chuck didn't love THE WONDER with Florence Pugh. Find out why!
31:3128/11/2022