Reel Talk with Chuck & Pam

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!  

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!

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! 

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!  

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!

 

 

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."