Chatting Pitch

Leslie Wai & Matthew D. Smith
Chatting Pitch

Two people who love movies, pitching movie ideas to each other. Some are good. Some are... real bad. It's up to you which ones are which! A podcast made with only Joel Silver and Jerry Bruckheimer in mind.

  1. S5 E4 - Sinners Review and Vampire Movie Pitch

    4D AGO

    S5 E4 - Sinners Review and Vampire Movie Pitch

    S5 E4 – Sinners Review and Vampire Movie Pitch The Easter holidays has just passed, giving Matthew plenty of time to watch all the movies in the world, it seems. He wraps up the family-friendly (Flow; Wallace and Gromit) while also finding time to watch Steven Soderbergh’s Black Bag. It’s fun time with fun spies! Leslie also talks about his spur-of-the-moment movie choice. What did he see? You’ll have to listen to the episode (or check the time codes, who knows at this point?) Then, Leslie and Matthew move on to the main event; not just of the episode but possibly the year so far. Does Ryan Coogler’s Sinners give Leslie and Matthew the chance to give out only the second double CHATTING PITCH rating? Hit play to find out. Time codes: 0:00 - Intro 02:04 - Easter Weekend Catch Up 11:41 - Black Bag - Movie Review 16:02 - Death of a Unicorn - Movie Review 20:17 - Sinners - Movie Review 37:50 - Sinners - Spoilers 53:59 - Vampire Movie Pitch Chatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061 Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWai Matthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviews On the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch #sinners #michaelbjordan #movies #review #chattingpitch

    1h 10m
  2. S5 E3 - Black Mirror Season 7 - Review and Pitch

    APR 16

    S5 E3 - Black Mirror Season 7 - Review and Pitch

    Just as the sun starts to shine and life seems more optimistic, Leslie and Matthew decide to try out the new season of Black Mirror. Is it as dark and down in the dumps as everyone says it is? Do we need a new version created by AI called ‘White Mirror’ that shows how technology can be good? Do you need Leslie and Matthew’s top ten tips for keeping a podcast going forever? The answer to all of these questions, is obvious. Stick around for the final section as, after reviewing each episode, Leslie and Matthew discuss what they would do if given the reins of a special Black Mirror episode. It features a certain rap and TV star and, let’s just say, you gotta keep those eyes peeled. Time codes: 0:00 - Intro 03:17 - Black Mirror Season 7 08:14 - Common People - Review 16:47 - Bete Noire - Review 22:25 - Hotel Reverie - Review 33:04 - Plaything - Review 39:50 - Eulogy - Review 45:45 - USS Callister: Into Infinity - Review 51:27 - MOVIE PITCH: Black Mirror/White Mirror? Chatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061 Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWai Matthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviews On the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch #blackmirror #charliebrooker #llcoolj #review #chattingpitch

    57 min
  3. S5 E2 – A Minecraft Movie and Flow Review & Pitch

    APR 9

    S5 E2 – A Minecraft Movie and Flow Review & Pitch

    This week, Leslie and Matthew discuss two very different movies that are out in cinemas now. Flow: the story of nature, perseverance, and enigmatic forces beyond our control. Minecraft: the story of green screen, analytics and aiming for the correct demographic. It’s here that Leslie and Matthew realise that their podcast is at the crossroads of both, and with that in mind they review and mash-up these two films for your listening (and viewing!) pleasure. So who will get cast in this new version of Flow? Can they sing? And, most importantly, have Leslie and Matthew ruined the movie enough to finally be arrested and thrown in prison? The answer to all of these questions, is yes! #minecraft #minecraftmovie #flow #podcast #moviereview #chattingpitch Time codes: 0:00 - Intro 06:40 - Flow - Review 20:39 - A Minecraft Movie - Review 38:56 - MOVIE PITCH! Minecraft & Flow Mashup/Recast Chatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061 Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWai Matthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviews On the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch

    57 min
  4. S5 E1 - Adolescence, A Working Man & Jason Statham's Butt POV Oner

    APR 2

    S5 E1 - Adolescence, A Working Man & Jason Statham's Butt POV Oner

    This week, we talk about the Netflix series that's the talk of the town, "Adolescence". We also chat about Jason Statham's new venture into his latest action movie that's also another profession, this time as the vaguely titled "A Working Man". More films are mentioned through our convertion, which eventually leads us to the age old question...... What if we stuck camera up Jason Statham's butt?0:00 - Intro05:55 - Adolescence - Review25:43 - Matt's been rewatching The Walking Dead and ER30:55 - Flow - Review35:15 - A Working Man - Review43:00 - Fight or Flight - Review52:23 - MOVIE PITCH - Jason Statham's The Mooner Chatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061 Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWai Matthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviews On the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch

    1h 4m
  5. S4 E14 – Oscars and Heart Eyes Review (and more!)

    MAR 4

    S4 E14 – Oscars and Heart Eyes Review (and more!)

    There was an award ceremony recently, not sure if you’ve heard of them… they’re called the MTV Movie Awards. But Leslie and Matthew couldn’t watch those, so they decided on the next best thing: The Academy Awards. Leslie is tired because he watched the entire thing, and Matthew is tired because he’s a dad. But they weren’t going to let a thing like tiredness get in the way of reaching the end of their Oscar run. They talk about their love of ceremony host, Conan O’Brien, review the whole ceremony itself and talk through a new concept they call a ‘meet cube.’ They also move on from awards and the awarding thereof as they realise it really is the season for horror-comedies. They talk Heart Eyes, The Monkey and more, before moving on to pitch their own social media sites. Remember to like, subscribe and grib-gram that grammel! Time codes: 0:00 - Intro 3:16 - The Oscars 2025 29:51 - Heart Eyes - Review 42:21 - The Monkey - Review 45:39 - Companion - Review 47:58 - Captain America: Brave New World - Review 55:25 - Outro Insanity - Flim Flam, Jam Jams and Grambler Matthew's full review of Heart Eyes: https://medium.com/@midnightreviews/midnight-reviews-heart-eyes-review-29ca263296e8 Chatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061 Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWai Matthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviews On the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch

    1 hr
  6. S4 E13 – Best Picture Nominees Part 4 (Conclave & The Substance)

    FEB 18

    S4 E13 – Best Picture Nominees Part 4 (Conclave & The Substance)

    Post-BAFTAs, Leslie and Matthew decide to cover Best Film winner Conclave, as well as a movie that’s getting lots of traction for being rather unrewarded, The Substance. As they’ve already done reviews of both (check previous episodes!) they jump right in to pitching a mash-up of the two. What happens when a Pope wants to stay Pope forever, but also has to present a television show for Dennis Quaid? Who will complete the Dante’s Inferno Challenge? And have Leslie and Matthew gotten rid of the echo from the previous episode? The answer to all these questions: Yes. Time codes: 0:00 - Intro 4:27 - Oscar nominations 2025 - Part 4 9:29 - Conclave & The Substance: Recap 19:33 - Pope Island - Movie Pitch Chatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061 Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWai Matthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviews On the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch

    56 min
  7. S4 E12 - Best Picture Nominees Part 3 (Dune: Part 2 & Wicked)

    FEB 11

    S4 E12 - Best Picture Nominees Part 3 (Dune: Part 2 & Wicked)

    Continuing their trail down the Best Picture list for the 2025 Academy Awards, Leslie and Matthew talk Wicked and Dune Part 2. After a quick recap of reviews past, they get into what we all came here for: chatting about pitches (also pizza, and worms). Remember to check out the rest of their Best Picture rundown, and if you're a stickler you can also listen to their reviews of Dune Part 2 and Wicked from previous episodes. Enjoy! 0:00 - Intro 4:48 - Oscar Nominations 2025 - Part 3 18:53 - Wicked Dune Bro! Pizza Time! - Movie Pitch Chatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061 Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWai Matthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviews On the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch

    45 min
  8. S4 E11 – Best Picture Nominees Part 2 (Anora & The Brutalist)

    FEB 3

    S4 E11 – Best Picture Nominees Part 2 (Anora & The Brutalist)

    Having previously used advanced mathematics (4+6=10) to prove they’d already seen every Best Picture nominee, Leslie and Matthew somehow watch two more this week. They discuss intermissions in movies, the possibility of making their own ASMR channel and the use of AI in art. One of these things isn’t looked upon as well as the others. After reviewing Anora and The Brutalist, Leslie and Matthew pitch their ideas for combining the two. Somehow this is the thumbnail they came up with. Time codes: 0:00 - Intro 3:14 - Oscar Nominations 2025 - Part 2 9:38 - Anora - Review 19:11 - The Brutalist - Review 40:56 - The Brutalist: Brutal Fist - Movie Pitch Chatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061 Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWai Matthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviews On the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch

    55 min
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Two people who love movies, pitching movie ideas to each other. Some are good. Some are... real bad. It's up to you which ones are which! A podcast made with only Joel Silver and Jerry Bruckheimer in mind.

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  • Creator
    Leslie Wai & Matthew D. Smith
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Leslie Wai & Matthew D. Smith
  • Show Website
    Chatting Pitch

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