Reel Talk with Chuck & Pam

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Current movie reviews for not only theatrical releases but films released on Netflix, Amazon, other streaming services and video on demand.

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106 episodes

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!

33m
Mar 08
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!

10m
Jan 26
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!

38m
Jan 17
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!

37m
Jan 16
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!

25m
Jan 12
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!

35m
Nov 19, 2023
Quiz Lady, Nyad, and More

Chuck and Pam review movies to see and movies to skip on this week's episode!

35m
Nov 03, 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!

33m
Oct 23, 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!

29m
Oct 08, 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.

24m
Sep 16, 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

25m
Sep 08, 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!

34m
Aug 24, 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.  

26m
Aug 05, 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!

29m
Jul 28, 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!

23m
Jul 14, 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!  

19m
Jun 16, 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!

15m
Jun 09, 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!

14m
May 19, 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.

8m
May 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!"  

30m
Apr 28, 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!

27m
Apr 14, 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!

32m
Apr 07, 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

20m
Mar 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) 

45m
Feb 24, 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!

27m
Feb 17, 2023
THE OSCAR NOMS ARE OUT

Chuck and Pam discuss the 2023 Oscar Nominations!

14m
Jan 24, 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."  

34m
Jan 11, 2023
TOP 5 FILM OF 2022 for Chuck and Pam

Chuck and Pam reveal and discuss their top 5 films of 2022!

32m
Dec 30, 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!

41m
Dec 27, 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!  

20m
Dec 23, 2022