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The Chronicle

The Chronicle

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Welcome to the official Podcast for The Peoples Movies . A Cinephile’s Thoughts On Film, Your hosts Paul Devine and Clotilde Chinnici , thank you for joining us. One simple rule at this podcast, we’ll chat about all things film, streaming and television. No set running time or exactly what I’ll talk about. The films or shows might new releases, some might be old ones. It may not be a review, just a rant.The Peoples Movies Art
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  • Take 2 - One Battle After Another
    Oct 2 2025

    A new month, autumn is finally here and we have another new podcast episode, The Chronicle Take 2 and a review of Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another.

    Thank you very much to everyone who downloaded and listened to the current episode 50. Which Paul Devine and Sean Wilson review Spinal Tap 2: The End Continues along with The Long Walk.

    One Battle After Another sees Paul Thomas Anderson adapt another Thomas Pynchon book the 1990 novel Vineland (Inherent Vice was the other). Next to Di Caprio this also stars Benicio del Toro, Sean Penn, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti to name a few. This one follows a stoner alcoholic attempting to find his missing daughter when his old life (a revolutionary terrorist) catches up with him. Bob Ferguson (DiCaprio) was the gadget man for the group who now brings up his daughter Willa (Infiniti) on his own.

    You can show your support for The Chronicle and The Peoples Movies with ⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠ or at ⁠Paypal⁠. Every penny helps with the costs to keep everything running. We do not have any sponsors or financial support; all donations are a perfect way to show your support.

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    27 mins
  • Spinal Tap 2 and The Long Walk
    Sep 19 2025

    Celebrate Episode 50 of The Chronicle Film Podcast as Paul & Sean Wilson review Spinal Tap II: The End Continues and The Long Walk.

    A very diverse episode comedy to Psychological thriller. We take the lighter stroll first with Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. Over 40 years after the original film graced our screens the boys are back for one final fling. Volume turned up to 11, Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins, and Derek Smalls, despite the split reunite for one contractual reunion gig. Will the magic still be there?

    Final review is The Long Walk. a dystopian psychological thriller directed by Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games) and written by JT Mollner (Strange Darling). Based on a Stephen King novella which a group of young men 'volunteer' for a long walk with no stopping. They must walk at least 3 miles per hour, if they don't they get a warning, get 3 they are eliminated. Chilling story that stars Copper Hoffman, David Jonsson and Mark Hamill.

    You can show your support for The Chronicle and The Peoples Movies with ⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠ or at ⁠Paypal⁠. Every penny helps with the costs to keep everything running. We do not have any sponsors or financial support; all donations are a perfect way to show your support.

    Share, like, and rate this episode and other episodes of the Podcast on your favourite podcast download sites and social media. You can find us on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, Youtube, and our main podcast base Podbean, and follow us there .

    When you’re on any of the popular podcast sites, including YouTube, please like, rate, share and comment on the episodes. We are a small Podcast, and all these things help people find us. enjoy the movies!

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    44 mins
  • Take 2 - Seo Nora Interview (Happyend Director)
    Sep 16 2025

    Happyend arrives on 19th September in UK and Irish Cinemas. @ModernFilms

    The film made it's Premiere at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival (not Edinburgh I mentioned in the intro) , The People's Movies' Robert Ewing got a chance to chat to the film's director Neo Sora. This audio interview has been released as a bonus episode for The Chronicle Film Podcast.

    Head back to our YouTube home page, and you can find previous episodes of the podcast by clicking on the 'Podcast' link.

    Synopsis: Set in a dystopian near-future Tokyo, Neo Sora’s striking feature explores a group of teenagers rebelling against societal expectations. The film offers a vivid coming-of-age portrait, following best friends Yuta and Kou as they confront a world where AI surveillance is tightening under the yoke of oppressive authoritarianism. Infused with the raw energy and pulsing with a techno soundtrack, HAPPYEND is a hopeful, youthful vision of resistance and joy in the face of control.

    Read Robert's review here - https://thepeoplesmovies.com/toronto-film-festival-2024-review-happyend-2024/ ----

    Please show your support for The Chronicle and The Peoples Movies with ⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠ or at ⁠Paypal⁠. Every penny helps with the costs to keep everything running. We do not have any sponsors or financial support; all donations are a perfect way to show your support.

    Share, like, and rate this episode and other episodes of the Podcast on your favourite podcast download sites and social media. You can find us on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, Youtube, and our main podcast base Podbean, and go over and follow us there .

    When you’re on any of the above-mentioned sites, including YouTube, please like, rate, share and comment on the episodes. We are a small Podcast, and all these things help people find us. Thanks, and enjoy the movies!

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    37 mins
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