- Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1
Possibly the first western film we’ve covered on the podcast, and who better than to guide us into the genre than Kevin Costner, with his latest ambitious multi-part movie project? We give a quick rundown of Costner’s acting and directorial efforts, and our experiences with the western genre before we kick our spurs and discuss the movie at length – which is mostly what we enjoyed about the film. * Spoilers for this movie are contained within – audio warning contained in episode. * Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 (2024)directed by: Kevin Costnerstarring: Kevin Costner – Sienna Miller – Sam Worthington – Jena Malone – Owen Crow Shoegenres: westernruntime: 181 minutes Transcript (via Apple)*not 100% accurate Hi there, welcome back to The Reel Film Chronicles podcast. As always, I’m Nathan. And I’m Brian. And in this week’s very exciting episode, we’re gonna be talking about a little film called Horizon, An American Saga, Chapter 1. That is a mouthful right there. And it is a very exciting episode, because this is an exciting episode of a movie history… - The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
From Guy Ritchie, the master of ungentlemanly filmmaking, comes The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, a heartwarming tale about a band of friends bound together through an unshakeable bond: a shared compulsion to kill Nazis. Based loosely (just ever so loosely) on a “true” story (we cannot stress just how loosely this movie was based on actual events), the movie follows Superman, Jack Reacher, and friends as they set out to cripple Nazi U-boat operations in the north Atlantic to give England the breathing room it needs to fight back against Hitler’s advancing cronies the best way one can: by organizing a heist. Just a great, big, old Nazi-killing heist. As with any great heist, nothing goes to plan, until it does, then it doesn’t, but then it does, and a lot of Nazis die in the end, which if we’re being honest, is probably the best way for any heist to end. So join us as we travel back in time to World War II (not literally, of course – that’s impossible as far as you know) to explore Guy… - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Do you have what it takes to make it epic? Well, we certainly try, at least! We sing the praises of this latest instalment in George Miller’s Mad Max Saga by delving into everything that we enjoyed about this bombastic and layered action film. From the acting, the special effects, the creative names, the incredible soundtrack, the story, characters and more, we also take time to appreciate how it fits perfectly in with it’s sequel film Fury Road (which came out nine (!!) years ago. By the finish, we gave our ratings for this film, but also each Mad Max entry. This episode is not to be missed! * Spoilers for all Mad Max movies, including Furiosa, are contained within. * Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)directed by: George Millerstarring: Anya Taylor-Joy – Chris Hemsworth – Tom Burke – Alyla Browne – Lachy Hulmegenres: action – adventure – science-fictionruntime: 149min Transcript (via Apple)*not 100% accurate Hi there, welcome back to The Reel Film Chronicles podcast. As always, I’m Nathan. And I’m Brian. And in this week’s very special episode, we’re… - Road House (2024)
We delve into this Amazon produced remake of a fan favorite: ROAD HOUSE. We offer our take on this movie without the nostalgia glasses that many may have, as Brian missed the original film entirely, and Nathan watched it just before jumping into this new iteration. We start the episode giving a rundown of director Doug Liman’s filmography, then jump into the film (with spoilers for both this one and the original throughout). We’ll explore the characters, the acting, the action and visual effects, all set against the backdrop of what could effectively be a “direct to video” film starring one of our generation’s greatest actors. Road House (2024)directed by: Doug Limanstarring: Jake Gyllenhaal – Daniela Melchior – Billy Magnussen – Jessica Williamsgenres: thriller – actionruntime: 121 minutes Transcript (via Apple)*not 100% accurate Hi there, welcome back to The Reel Film Chronicles podcast. As always, I’m Nathan. And I’m Brian. And in this week’s very special episode, we’re going to be taking a look at a little film called Road House. Road House, 2024. Not Road House 1989 with Patrick… - Humane
Caught in the shadow of a cinematic legacy or stepping into the light on her own terms? Caitlin Cronenberg’s HUMANE marks her entrance into the feature film arena, and we’re here to dissect just how the threads of family renown and nepotism weave through her narrative tapestry. The heart of our episode beats strong with a foray into the film, a story that boldly navigates the murky junction of family ties, environmental disaster, governmental tendrils, and moral ambiguity. Emily Hampshire’s stirring portrayal anchors the tale, with Canadian stars like Jay Baruchel and Enrico Colantoni adding layers to this complex narrative. Whether you’re a first-time viewer or a critique-hardened cinephile, the film’s emotional and thematic depth is sure to strike a chord, and we’re here to analyze every note. As the credits roll on our cinematic discussion, we engage in the “ultimate” ratings guessing game, which you can play along with while listening. The conversation unfolds into a broader meditation on the personal journey of evaluating art, and the Cronenberg name becomes a lens through which we ponder the unpredictable alchemy…