Category: Cinema

  • Chat Cinema on SORRY!

    Recently, there have been headlines concerning a Variety film critic making waves about his review of a Carey Mulligan performance. The Chat Cinema team had a discussion on this topic. Self censorship has become the new norm. How can critics write an honest review in the present environment? Should we allow this? Where will it […]

  • Streaming NOW

    Streaming NOW

    The Chat Cinema podcast episode discusses the latest big titles from the streaming services. These shows and a movie have taken the world by storm. Is the hype deserved? One says “yes” while the other cohost is not 100% convinced. You decide. Click below to see the episode.

  • The Next Chat Cinema Chat

    Yes. Chat Cinema gives it two cents on these streaming hits.

  • Only On HBO Max

    The latest move by Warner Bros to release its entire slate on HBO Max sent shock waves through the film business. From Christopher Nolan to Steven Soderbergh weighed in on the move and consequences. For the second time on the subject of steaming, Chat Cinema discusses the fall out and shock. Should cinema goers start […]

  • Now What?

    Warner Bros announced all of its 2021 slate films will have premiere simultaneously on the big screen and small screen via HBO Max. The Hollywood business models are changing. What does this mean for cheaters?  Stay tuned, we talk about this on the next Chat Cinema.

  • Possessor, A New Cronenberg Arrives

    Possessor, A New Cronenberg Arrives

    During a partial lockdown my only entertainment is sitting in the living room in front of a screen. I got a screener link to Possessor. I knew a few details about the film from social media. The jarring one sheet poster meant this is a not a mainstream film.  Brandon Cronenberg is an apple who did […]

  • YOU NEVER KNOW!

    I interviewed Josh O’Connor at the Berlinale. The actor was new in the business. He has come along way. Mr. O’Connor stars in The Crown on Netflix.

  • “Collective” Indicts

    After weeks of covering the build up to the US Presidential election then the actual voting and ensuing chaos I was in no mood for a heavy documentary. I got the screener for “Collective” from the press agency. My first impulse was to write my press contact to pass on the viewing. The past few […]

  • The Original 007

    Sad to read about Sean Connery’s death.  The Scottish actor played a major role in my life.  I watched all his James Bond films.  I remember my family and I would gather in the living room to view “Goldfinger”, still my favourite, with popcorn. 

  • Chat Cinema-Theaters

    What is the current state of cinema going? Not so good.