Reel Talk with Chuck & Pam

Chuck and Pam's New Weekly Streaming Recommendations

Chicago film critics Chuck Koplinski and Pamela Powell get you up to speed on new releases on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime to stream right now!  Find out what's worth your time and money to entertain you during the "shelter-in place" requirement.

STREAM THESE NEW RELEASES on this week's Reel Talk with Chuck and Pam

Chicago area film critics Chuck and Pam discuss new films released via Amazon (THE ROADS NOT TAKEN, BLOW THE MAN DOWN), IFC (SWALLOW), and a creative new-comer PHOENIX, OREGON as well as the familiar NETFLIX platform (SPENSER CONFIDENTIAL).  They also look at the future of film distribution and the outlook for indie and mid-budget films.  

Episode 8: Reviews of EMMA., ONWARD (Spoiler Alert!), BURDEN, and THE WAY BACK plus contest details!

Chicago area film critics, Chuck Koplinski and Pamela Powell, review newly released films and give you the details about an upcoming contest in the Champaign-Urbana, IL area!                         *******PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE MAJOR SPOILERS IN THE REVIEW OF ONWARD!*******

 

THE INVISIBLE MAN, THE LAST THING HE WANTED, and THE CALL OF THE WILD

Chicago area film critics Chuck Koplinski and Pamela Powell review three current films and give you a sneak peek at an interview with "Wendy" co-writer and director Benh Zeitlin in this week's podcast.  

Oscar™ Solutions and Valentine's Day Streaming Ideas

Chuck and Pam offer solutions for improving the Academy Award Show based on this year's low ratings and uninspired program.  They also give unique recommendations for cuddling up on the couch and watching a Valentine's Day film that you'll both love!

Reel Talk with Chuck and Pam, Episode 7: 1917, JUST MERCY, the Critics' Choice Awards, and MORE

Chuck and Pam share their New Year's Resolutions, and review the new releases 1917 and JUST MERCY with an interview with two of the stars, what's new on VOD and DVD and what is Pam going to wear to the Critics' Choice Awards...and a few guesses as to who the winners will be on Sunday, Jan. 12 on The CW!

Chuck and Pam Pick the Top 10 Films of 2019

Chuck and Pam discuss the merits of each other's Top 10 films of 2019 lists!  You're going to be surprised by a few of their choices and discover some qualities about them you never knew!

Episode 5: "Little Women, "Uncut Gems" and "1917" + What's Streaming

Film Critics Chuck Koplinski and Pamela Powell discuss this week's new releases, LITTLE WOMEN, UNCUT GEMS and 1917.  They'll also let you know what's worth streaming on VOD or DVD, all new this week!

Episode 4: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Bombshell + What's Streaming Now

Chuck and Pam discuss the highs and lows of the final "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" and the merits of "Bombshell."  And find out what's worth streaming on the major digital platforms on this week's episode of Reel Talk with Chuck and Pam.

Reel Talk with Chuck and Pam Episode 3: "Jumanji: The Next Level" and "Richard Jewell" Plus Award Nomination Snubs

Find out our thoughts about the sequel "Jumanji: The Next Level" and what we think will come next and our two cents about the making of "Richard Jewell," Clint Eastwood's newest film.  Chuck and Pam also discuss women in the director's seat, the voting bodies, and who has been overlooked so far in various critics' organizations.  Their perspective gets a little wacky, but always honest.  Enjoy!