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Nov 18, 2022•34 min•Ep. 72
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Episodes
Jessica Chastain & Eddie Redmayne Interview, THE GOOD NURSE, CALL JANE and more
Chicago area film critics Chuck and Pam talk with Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne about their new Netflix film THE GOOD NURSE. They also review the movie as well as CALL JANE and MY POLICEMAN!
Oct 28, 2022•32 min•Ep. 71
ROSALINE, CATHERINE CALLED BIRDY, and SMILE
Chicago film critics Chuck and Pam review 2 new movies to stream plus a horror film not to be missed in theaters on this week's podcast.
Oct 15, 2022•19 min•Ep. 70
BROS & BLONDE plus lots more
Chuck and Pam have many new films to review this week! Find out about BLONDE, streaming on Netflix, BROS, coming to theaters, plus 2 hot Halloween movies and one riveting drama! SO MANY MOVIES! Find out what's worth your time and money!
Sep 29, 2022•30 min•Ep. 69
DON’T WORRY DARLING, BANDIT and more
Chicago area film critics Chuck Koplinski and Pamela Powell dig deeply into the hoopla surrounding "Don't Worry Darling" as they actually review the film as well! Find out more in this week's podcast!
Sep 23, 2022•27 min•Ep. 68
CONFESS FLETCH, SEE HOW THEY RUN, and more
Film critics Chuck and Pam review 4 new films PLUS announce the winners of the spa bags, courtesy of Amazon Prime and the new film GOODNIGHT MOMMY!
Sep 16, 2022•32 min•Ep. 67
BREAKING & ADOPTING AUDREY Movie Reviews!
Chuck and Pam review this week's releases plus a few notes on series streaming.
Aug 27, 2022•23 min•Ep. 66
BEAST, SPIN ME ROUND, DELIA’S GONE and more!
We've got 5 new movies to review and we don't pull any punches! Find out what to watch this week or, more likely, what to skip!
Aug 19, 2022•38 min•Ep. 65
”Emily the Criminal,” ”Day Shift,” ”Summering,” and more!
Film Critics Chuck and Pam delve into the brilliance of "Emily the Criminal" starring Aubry Plaza, the craziness of Netflix's "Day Shift" starring Jamie Foxx and Dave Franco, and so much more on this week's podcast!
Aug 12, 2022•38 min•Ep. 64
BULLET TRAIN, EASTER SUNDAY, & RESURRECTION
This week, Chuck and Pam discuss the Brad Pitt film "Bullet Train," finding out if it derails for both of them, Jo Koy's "Easter Sunday" with a clip from their interview, and their issues with and accolades for Rebecca Hall's "Resurrection." PLUS, Chuck gives us his theory about what happened to Batgirl!
Aug 04, 2022•36 min•Ep. 63
B.J. Novak’s VENGEANCE, Zoey Deutch’s NOT OKAY and more
"Vengeance" and Hulu's "Not Okay" as well as "A Love Song" are on this week's movie podcast. Could Chuck and Pam agree? You'd think so, but of course, even when they agree, there's a level of disagreement!
Jul 29, 2022•27 min•Ep. 62
MRS HARRIS GOES TO PARIS, DON’T MAKE ME GO and more movies!
Film critics Chuck and Pam review the theatrical release MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS (Pam has no heart), DON'T MAKE ME GO (streaming on Amazon Prime), the IFC Midnight film SHE WILL, Betsy West and Julie Cohen's newest documentary GABBY GIFFORDS WON'T BACK DOWN, and Winona Ryder's GONE IN THE NIGHT! Plus we've got TV recommendations!
Jul 15, 2022•45 min•Ep. 61
Do Thor and Waititi go together?
Chuck and Pam discuss their polar opposite opinions about "Thor: Love and Thunder" as well as "The Forgiven" and "Phantom of the Open."
Jul 08, 2022•30 min•Ep. 60
ELVIS, GOOD LUCK TO YOU LEO GRANDE, and JERRY AND MARGE GO LARGE
Find out about ELVIS playing in theaters this weekend, the Hulu movie GOOD LUCK TO YOU LEO GRANDE from the 2022 Sundance Film Festival starring Emma Thompson, and Bryan Cranston's Paramount TV movie JERRY AND MARGE GO LARGE
Jun 22, 2022•28 min•Ep. 59
LIGHTYEAR, FATHER OF THE BRIDE, SPIDERHEAD and more!
Chuck and Pam discuss this week's new movies!
Jun 17, 2022•26 min•Ep. 58
JURASSIC WORLD or HUSTLE?
The decision is an easy one for Chuck and Pam! Listen and find out their thoughts about the summer blockbuster JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION and the Netflix streaming option HUSTLE starring Adam Sandler.
Jun 10, 2022•32 min•Ep. 57
TOP GUN: MAVERICK, EMERGENCY, and more!
Chuck and Pam discuss the merits and mirror images of the sequel TOP GUN: MAVERICK, the indie gem EMERGENCY, and a documentary A TASTE OF WHALE. Find out what Chuck and Pam are binge watching on TV, too.
May 27, 2022•28 min•Ep. 56
MARVEL ISN’T SO MARVELOUS
Chuck and Pam review DOCTOR STRANGE as well as the indie charmer that will steal your heart THE DUKE. Find out about the new series UNDER THE BANNER OF HEAVEN now streaming on HULU, too!
May 06, 2022•26 min•Ep. 55
Liam Neeson, MEMORY, Ben Foster, and THE SURVIVOR plus TV not to be missed
On this week's podcast Chuck and Pam review MEMORY, THE SURVIVOR, and discuss both Neeson and Foster's career trajectory as well as all the great new series to stream at home! Think OZARK, BETTER CALL SAUL, and more!
Apr 29, 2022•27 min•Ep. 54
EBERTFEST! THE NORTHMAN, THE BAD GUYS, and THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT
Chuck and Pam discuss this year's Ebertfest in Champaign, IL as well as four new movies to see in theaters this week!
Apr 22, 2022•24 min•Ep. 53
FATHER STU, THE THING ABOUT PAM, and EBERTFEST!
Chuck and Pam review Mark Wahlberg's new film "Father Stu," chat about Chuck's interview with Mr. Wahlberg, and discuss what's coming to Ebertfest this year!
Apr 15, 2022•31 min•Ep. 52
AMBULANCE, ALL THE OLD KNIVES, SEVERANCE, and more!
Chuck and Pam review Jake Gyllenhaal's disaster "Ambulance" as well as Chris Pine's "All the Old Knives" and much more! Find out how they REALLY watched "Ambulance" complete with a sing-along!
Apr 08, 2022•29 min•Ep. 51
Oscar Deep Dive, THE CONTRACTOR, JULIA, YOU WON’T BE ALONE and more!
Chicago Film Critics Chuck Koplinski and Pamela Powell discuss the latest info about The Slap as well as two new movies in theaters and the new series Julia, streaming on HBO Max!
Apr 01, 2022•28 min•Ep. 50
Pre- and Post- Oscars 2022; Our Predictions, the Realities
Chuck Koplinski and Pamela Powell predict the winners before the big night and then reconvene to discuss what really happened! Listen to find out more!
Mar 28, 2022•18 min•Ep. 49
THE ADAM PROJECT, AFTER YANG and the CCA
Two new releases, Netflix’s THE ADAM PROJECT, and AFTER YANG now streaming on Showtime, are reviewed with quite colorful descriptions and Chuck and Pam discuss the upcoming Critics Choice Awards!
Mar 11, 2022•25 min•Ep. 48
MARRY ME, I WANT YOU BACK, LIAM NEESON and THE OSCARS
*R RATED Sorry...we got a little heated in our discussion about J Lo, Liam Neeson, and all things Oscar! Find out what's worth your time to watch in this week's episode!
Feb 11, 2022•25 min•Ep. 47
STREAMING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE WEEKEND!
There's not a lot opening in theaters this weekend for various reasons (which Chuck and Pam discuss) so they'll give you great streaming recommendations including series as well as films on major digital platforms!
Jan 21, 2022•19 min•Ep. 46
Overlooked Film Gems of 2021
Chicago film critics Chuck Koplinski and Pamela Powell review a few of their favorite films of 2021 that flew under the radar!
Jan 14, 2022•21 min•Ep. 45
LICORICE PIZZA, DON’T LOOK UP, & THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH Movie Reviews
Chicago Film Critics Chuck Koplinski & Pamela Powell give you the honest truth about new films by 3 industry icons, Paul Thomas Anderson, Adam McKay, and Joel Coen! Find out if you need the Cliff Notes (Spark Notes for you youngsters) for Macbeth and if licorice belongs on pizza!
Dec 23, 2021•22 min•Ep. 44
SPIDER-MAN! NIGHTMARE ALLEY and SWAN SONG Reviews
Chicago film critics Chuck Koplinski and Pamela Powell review three new releases this week! Find out if Pam can describe what's happening in this newest super hero flick and find out what happened with "Nightmare Alley" and "Swan Song."
Dec 16, 2021•18 min•Ep. 43
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