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Tendrils of fog spread across the landscape. A lone hunter emerges from the darkness, weapon drenched in blood, eyes gleaming in the moonlight. The destiny of a thousand generations has culminated in this single moment. Only one question remains: Will you be predator, or prey? In this episode, we take a deep dive into Prey, the latest movie in the Predator film series. Once again, or maybe for the first time depending on your point of view, a member of a technologically advanced alien race that seemingly consists entirely of trophy hunting jerks comes to Earth to stalk his prey. In a much-needed departure for the series, we find ourselves going the prequel route with this particular predator wreaking havoc in Eighteenth Century North America and facing off against Naru, a young Comanche warrior. Whether you're a long-time fan of the Predator series looking forward to how the filmmakers will weave in fan favourite lines like "If it bleeds, we can kill it," or just starting your journey into the exciting world of murderous, half-invisible aliens, tune in to find out whether this update on a familiar formula is worth adding to your watchlist. 
PREY (2022)
| directed by Dan Trachtenberg
| starring: Amber Midthunder - Dakota Beavers - Michelle Thrush - Stormee Kipp
| thriller - science-fiction - action
| 100 min
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Every year, there is an event in the film industry so momentous that throngs of people gather from every corner of the globe, hanging on every word as though bestowed upon them by a mighty prophet bringing tidings of wisdom and insight on a scale previously unheard of. That's right, it's time for The Reel Film Chronicles yearly top 10 episode. Join your intrepid hosts as they reminisce and wax philosophical about their favourite movies of 2022. Better than the Oscars, the Golden Globes, and the BAFTAs combined, this countdown of films that made an impact on us from the last (calendar) year covers the gamut from low-budget indie films to intestine-rattling blockbusters. Using our patented and scientifically proven method to assess movies, we break down exactly why these motion pictures touched our hearts and our minds and places in between. So listen in to find out what all the kids are talking about, and maybe discover some new favourite movies along the way
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0:00 - Introduction & Overview
3:38 - 5: Dual (Nathan)
6:23 - 5: Spiderhead (Brian)
8:07 - 4: Halloween Ends (Nathan)
10:43 - 4: Morbius (Brian)
13:58 - 3: Jurassic World Dominion (Nathan)
18:37 - 3: Gold (Brian)
21:56 - 2: Moonfall (Nathan)
25:31 - 2: Dark Glasses (Brian)
28:16 - 1 :Interceptor (Nathan)
32:20 - 1: The Cellar (Brian)
34:34 - Honorable Mentions
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Opening Music by ⁠Twisterium⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠
Closing Music by Hot_Music from Pixabay

Every year, there is an event in the film industry so momentous that throngs of people gather from every corner of the globe, hanging on every word as though bestowed upon them by a mighty prophet bringing tidings of wisdom and insight on a scale previously unheard of. That's right, it's time for The Reel Film Chronicles yearly top 10 episode. Join your intrepid hosts as they reminisce and wax philosophical about their favourite movies of 2022. Better than the Oscars, the Golden Globes, and the BAFTAs combined, this countdown of films that made an impact on us from the last (calendar) year covers the gamut from low-budget indie films to intestine-rattling blockbusters. Using our patented and scientifically proven method to assess movies, we break down exactly why these motion pictures touched our hearts and our minds and places in between. So listen in to find out what all the kids are talking about, and maybe discover some new favourite movies along the way
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00:00:00 Introduction & Criteria
00:04:04 Honorable Mentions
00:12:23 Movie Count
00:15:04 10 - Avatar The Way of Water (Nathan)
00:16:19 10 - Night of the Coconut (Brian)
00:20:22 9 - Something in the Dirt (Nathan)
00:23:51 9 - Avatar the Way of Water (Brian)
00:26:30 8 - Top Gun Maverick (Nathan)
00:30:03 8 - The Batman (Brian)
00:32:44 7 - The Banshees of Inisherin (Nathan)
00:34:54 7 - The Fabelmans (Brian)
00:37:07 6 - Men (Nathan)
00:41:09 6 - Top Gun Maverick (Brian)
00:45:46 5 - Nope (Nathan)
00:50:17 5 - Glass Onion (Brian)
00:54:27 4 - Deadstream (Nathan)
00:58:59 4 - RRR (Brian)
01:01:29 3 - RRR (Nathan)
01:04:30 3 - Everything Everywhere All at Once (Brian)
01:07:07 2 - Crimes of the Future (Nathan)
01:12:23 2 - Nope (Brian)
01:17:14        1 - Everything Everywhere all at Once (Nathan)
01:21:07 1 - The Banshees of Inisherin (Brian)
01:26:31 Closing Remarks
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Opening Music by Twisterium from Pixabay
Closing Music by Hot_Music from Pixabay

Tie up your donkey and come on down to the pub to grab a pint with the Reel Film Chronicles as we discuss the The Banshees of Inisherin. Set on the... let's call them "sunny" shores of a remote Irish island in the early 1920s, Banshees follows the aftermath of the fallout between two longtime friends. This deteriorating friendship sets into motion a darkly comedic series of events involving beatings, destruction of property, and unnecessary amputations. Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell reunite with writer/director Martin McDonagh for another tragicomic outing, fulfilling the destinies foretold by the Fates after the success of In Bruges back in the mist-shrouded days of yore in the ancient past of 2008. Can the trio recapture the magic they first conjured up 14 years ago? Listen in to find out if Banshees of Inisherin was blessed with the luck of the Irish or if its demise was presaged as though by the mythical creature from whence the film takes its very name.

THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (2022)
| directed by Martin McDonagh
| starring: Colin Farrell - Brendan Gleeson - Kerry Condon - Barry Keoghan
| drama - comedy
| 114 min

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Opening Music by Twisterium from Pixabay

Closing Music by Zakhar Valaha from Pixabay

Do you enjoy deconstructing hierarchies of sexual, political, and artistic power within our society? Have you ever depicted stunning imagery blurring the lines between pleasure and pain? Have you ever found yourself described as "body horror?" Do you find yourself consistently having to work on a very tight budget, often with support from Telefilm Canada? Have you ever had to have your violence toned down by some kind of ratings board? Well then, you might be a David Cronenberg film. One of Canada's favourite sons is back with his latest and greatest, Crimes of the Future. Fully encapsulating all phases of his earlier work, Cronenberg's newest endeavour is as much an ode to his own repertoire as it is a movie in its own right. Set in a dystopic future where humanity is forced to face - or deny - the next stage in our evolution, Crimes of the Future dares to ask questions about how future generations will adapt to an environment increasingly darkened by the shadow of the byproducts of our industrialized society. It also asks questions about the artistic relevance of a mutant man covered in human ears and many other pressing social and political issues. Crimes of the Future has all of the hallmarks of a David Cronenberg joint, but does it stack up to his earlier work? And if it does, is Cronenberg even your particular cup of tea? Listen in to the latest episode of the Reel Film Chronicles as we dissect Crimes of the Future, and decide whether you've found your next hidden gem you won't shut up about to family and friends or you'd rather sit in a bathroom eating a garbage can before being suffocated by your own mother. Either way, welcome to the wonderful world of David Cronenberg.

CRIMES OF THE FUTURE (2022)
| directed by David Cronenberg
| starring: Viggo Mortensen - Lea Seydoux - Scott Speedman - Kristen Stewart
| horror - drama - sci-fi
| 107 min

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00:00 - Introduction, Overview and Cronenberg
12:04 - Feature Film Discussion
56:12 - Ratings
59:42 - Final Thoughts and Closing

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Opening Music by Twisterium from Pixabay

Closing Music by Lexin_Music from Pixabay

There are few things as scary as the certainty that so often accompanies our most deeply held beliefs. Well, that and spiders. But mostly humanity's unfailing confidence in our own most fallacious viewpoints. What does this have to do with Jordan Peele's latest feature-length film, Nope, you may ask? Well, you devilishly handsome / dazzling beautiful, incredibly perceptive, mysterious, definitely-not-imaginary stranger I didn't just invent for rhetorical purposes, I'm glad you asked. Like his previous two movies, Peele's latest offering is a horror movie that explores a plethora of current social issues while at the same time scaring the pants and/or skirts off of audiences. Tackling everything from the more exploitative aspects of the entertainment industry to the struggle against the erasure of black history, Nope offers intelligent social commentary along with its fair share of thrills, spills, and kills, drawing on a broad array of influences, from Akira to Jurassic Park. Join your intrepid hosts as we explore Jordan Peele's latest entry into the horror pantheon and discover whether he manages to entertain and inspire or whether you should indeed follow the advice of the movie's title. So grab your cowboy hats and your latest copy of MAD Magazine, and join the Reel Film Chronicles as we take a deep dive on Nope. (No chimps allowed.)
NOPE (2022)
| directed by Jordan Peele
| starring: Daniel Kaluuya - Keke Palmer - Brandon Perea - Steven Yeun - Michael Wincott
| thriller - sci-fi - horror
| 130 min
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Opening Music by Twisterium from Pixabay
Closing Music by scaperlee from Pixabay