Reel Talk with Carmen

Carmen Adelyn Clemente
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Film History

Welcome to Reel Talk, where we compare cinema's classic and contemporary films.

Episodes

  1. 03/11/2020

    Reel Talk Ep 08 - Singin' in the Rain & The Artist

    What makes Singin' in the Rain such a classic? What makes it the "perfect" Old Hollywood musical? Why was The Artist a silent film? Why is there a surge of nostalgia in modern cinema? Hello, everybody! Carmen here! Welcome to Reel Talk, the podcast where we will be comparing old and new movies that have similar themes and story-telling tactics. My guests and I will be discussing how movies with similar messages and genres can have such a different feel and impact when released at different times. Please feel free to email us any suggestions on what films you would like to see on this podcast. Contact: cclemon2017@gmail.com

    Reel Talk Ep 08 - Singin' in the Rain & The Artist

  2. 02/16/2020

    Reel Talk Ep 07 - Steel Magnolias & Little Women

    What were some of the notable cultural aspects of Steel Magnolias? How can stories impact us emotionally? How has the story of Little Women resonated with us for so long? What is the future of women in the film industry?  Hello, everybody! Carmen here! Welcome to Reel Talk, the podcast where we will be comparing old and new movies that have similar themes and story-telling tactics. My guests and I will be discussing how movies with similar messages and genres can have such a different feel and impact when released at different times. Please feel free to email us any suggestions on what films you would like to see on this podcast. Contact: cclemon2017@gmail.com

    Reel Talk Ep 07 - Steel Magnolias & Little Women

  3. 01/17/2020

    Reel Talk Ep 06 - Return of the Jedi & The Rise of Skywalker

    What is it about Star Wars that makes it have such a large and devoted fanbase? What elements and themes does it have story-wise that allows people to resonate with it? With Disney Star Wars, how is it different? Over time, how and why have the Star Wars movies evolved and changed?  Hello, everybody! Carmen here! Welcome to Reel Talk, the podcast where we will be comparing old and new movies that have similar themes and story-telling tactics. My guests and I will be discussing how movies with similar messages and genres can have such a different feel and impact when released at different times. Please feel free to email us any suggestions on what films you would like to see on this podcast. Contact: cclemon2017@gmail.com

    Reel Talk Ep 06 - Return of the Jedi & The Rise of Skywalker

  4. 12/18/2019

    Reel Talk Ep 05 - The Maltese Falcon & The Prestige

    Why is The Maltese Falcon an important classic film? What is it about the film noir genre that makes it stand out and meaningful to people? Why aren't there a lot of magician movies in the film industry? What must a movie have in order to have an effective "twist ending"?  Hello, everybody! Carmen here! Welcome to Reel Talk, the podcast where we will be comparing old and new movies that have similar themes and story-telling tactics. My guests and I will be discussing how movies with similar messages and genres can have such a different feel and impact when released at different times. Please feel free to email us any suggestions on what films you would like to see on this podcast. Contact: cclemon2017@gmail.com

    Reel Talk Ep 05 - The Maltese Falcon & The Prestige

  5. 11/15/2019

    Reel Talk Ep 04 - The Karate Kid & Shazam!

    Why is The Karate Kid considered a classic? Why did this story of an underdog learning karate become so popular with its audience? Why are superhero movies so popular? How do The Karate Kid and Shazam! compare to one another regarding the underdog story?  Hello, everybody! Carmen here! Welcome to Reel Talk, the podcast where we will be comparing old and new movies that have similar themes and story-telling tactics. My guests and I will be discussing how movies with similar messages and genres can have such a different feel and impact when released at different times. Please feel free to email us any suggestions on what films you would like to see on this podcast. Contact: cclemon2017@gmail.com

    Reel Talk Ep 04 - The Karate Kid & Shazam!

  6. 10/22/2019

    Reel Talk Ep 03 - Contact & Arrival

    What does the movie Contact say about the time it was released? How do certain shots and sequences correlate with its overarching themes? In the movie Arrival, how did the director and screenwriter "manipulate" the audience? How did they build the set design and what was the inspiration behind it?  Hello, everybody! Carmen here! Welcome to Reel Talk, the podcast where we will be comparing old and new movies that have similar themes and story-telling tactics. My guests and I will be discussing how movies with similar messages and genres can have such a different feel and impact when released at different times. Please feel free to email us any suggestions on what films you would like to see on this podcast. Contact: cclemon2017@gmail.com

    Reel Talk Ep 03 - Contact & Arrival

  7. 09/25/2019

    Reel Talk Ep 02 - Vertigo & (500) Days of Summer

    Why is Vertigo named one of the greatest movies of all time? How has it impacted filmmaking as we know it today? How is (500) Days of Summer different from other rom-coms? What was the purpose of different usages of cinematography and story-telling (ex. narrator, split-screen)?  Hello, everybody! Carmen here! Welcome to Reel Talk, the podcast where we will be comparing old and new movies that have similar themes and story-telling tactics. My guests and I will be discussing how movies with similar messages and genres can have such a different feel and impact when released at different times. Please feel free to email us any suggestions on what films you would like to see on this podcast. Contact: cclemon2017@gmail.com

    Reel Talk Ep 02 - Vertigo & (500) Days of Summer

  8. 09/11/2019

    Reel Talk Ep 01 - Sound of Music & La La Land

    Why has Sound of Music resonated with us after so many years? How important is it for Hollywood to stay true to the real story of the Von Trapp family? How and why did Damien Chazelle use the Old Hollywood style to shoot La La Land? Why was this movie so popular in 2016?  Hello, everybody! Carmen here! Welcome to Reel Talk, the podcast where we will be comparing old and new movies that have similar themes and story-telling tactics. My guests and I will be discussing about how movies with similar messages and genres can have such a different feel and impact when released in different times. Please feel free to email us any suggestions on what films you would like to see on this podcast. Contact: cclemon2017@gmail.com

    Reel Talk Ep 01 - Sound of Music & La La Land

  9. Season 1 Trailer

    Reel Talk Ep 00 - Trailer

    Hello, everybody! Carmen here!  Welcome to Reel Talk, the podcast where we will be comparing old and new movies that have similar themes and story-telling tactics. My guests and I will be discussing about how movies with similar messages and genres can have such a different feel and impact when released in different times. Please feel free to email us any suggestions on what films you would like to see on this podcast.  Contact: cclemon2017@gmail.com

    Reel Talk Ep 00 - Trailer

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Welcome to Reel Talk, where we compare cinema's classic and contemporary films.

Information

  • Creator
    Carmen Adelyn Clemente
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Carmen Adelyn Clemente
  • Show Website
    Reel Talk with Carmen