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Worst Films Of 2025

The Chronicle Film Podcast Episode 54 is here! Happy New Year all once again mighty Chroniclers! Like it or not, it's now  time for the Worst Films of 2025!
Thank you to everyone who has listen  to episode 53, the Favourite films of 2025. No running away from it, every year has it's bad eggs and our hosts Paul and Clotilde  have plenty. In this new episode they both share their horrors, following the criteria of the favourite films, all released in 2025 in the UK and Ireland. They have to be cinema releases, streaming releases, also home entertainment release, we also  do include film festival films.
Any clues what to expect? Here's a few...Unicorns, Julia Roberts, Marty McFly's dad, Julia Roberts, Ai. Will you agree or not with the choices? 
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Favourite Films of 2025

Happy New Year all! 2026 is finally here! Chroniclers it's time to look back at 2025 with our Favourite Films of 2025 with The Chronicle Episode 53.
It's a return of Clotilde Chinnici to look back at 2025. Paul and Clotilde  take you on a journey through the year as they chat about the films they loved. The one rule they used in their choices is they where released in the UK and Ireland during 2025. Be it a cinema release, Home entertainment release, on streaming services plus film festival releases.
Will you agree with Paul and Clotilde's choices?  Films are subjective  and we appreciate everyone's favourite films of 2025 (or any year) will different. 
 There will be some surprises, many you'll agree others probably not, do check  all  our writers choices over at The Peoples Movies.
Here at The Chronicle and The People’s Movies, we are a small podcast and independent website. You can show your support by ⁠buying me A Coffee⁠ or at ⁠Paypal⁠ – and you can now support us also on Patreon! Every penny helps with the costs to keep everything running. We do not have any sponsors or financial support, so all donations are a perfect way to show your support.
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Underrated Film Noir Gems

The Chronicle Film Podcast returns! In this episode, Paul Devine and Nick Barrett explore the world of Film Noir, from its trademark shadow-soaked visuals to its themes of cynicism and moral ambiguity.
While classics like Double Indemnity and The Third Man are well-known, Paul and Nick shine a light on some of the genre’s most overlooked treasures, including The Asphalt Jungle, Criss Cross, The Prowler and The Breaking Point.
A perfect listen for fans of crime cinema, classic Hollywood and hidden noir gems.
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Halloween Special V/H/S Halloween, Martyrs, Strange Harvest & Ghost Stories for Christmas

Halloween is here, and so is The Chronicle Film Podcast!In our spooky Halloween Special (Episode 51), hosts Paul Devine, Sean Wilson, and Nick Bartlett dive into their favourite chilling seasonal watches — from found footage horror to classic ghost stories.
👻 In this episode:
V/H/S Halloween (2024) – The long-running found footage anthology returns with five eerie tales. Is this the franchise’s funniest or dumbest entry yet? Now streaming on Shudder.
Strange Harvest – Stuart Ortiz’s twisted crime-meets-mock-horror film, following two detectives tracking the masked serial killer, Mr Shiny.
Martyrs (4K Restoration) – Nick revisits Pascal Laugier’s grim masterpiece, newly released by Eureka Entertainment.
Found Footage Flashback – Paul revisits Evidence and Tape 407, two “so bad they’re good” found footage oddities.
Ghost Stories for Christmas – A chilling trip down memory lane with gothic TV tales inspired by M.R. James, the godfather of ghost stories.
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#HappyHalloween and enjoy the movies! 🎥

Take 2 - One Battle After Another

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. 
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Spinal Tap 2 and The Long Walk

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.
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Take 2 - Seo Nora Interview (Happyend Director)

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/ ----
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FrightFest 2025 Special (inc. The Toxic Avenger Uncut)

Greetings, Fellow Chroniclers, it's time for another episode of The Chronicle film Podcast. In episode 49, Paul and co-host Aaron Gillingham look back and review FrightFest 2025.
Every August bank holiday, the dark heart of horror FrightFest take over central London. The 26th edition promises a weird, the wild and wonderful year. The burning question is did this year deliver?
One of the reviews in this episode is The Toxic Avenger Uncut. The  long-awaited Macon Blair directed remake of the Troma Films cult classic, which is in UK cinemas from 29th August. Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, Jacob Tremblay and Elijah Wood  all star in this one. Winston Gooze (Dinklage)  is an ordinary worker, who after a shocking accident, transforms a downtrodden janitor into a mutant vigilante. Armed with his signature mop, the unlikely hero battles freaks, gangsters and corrupt CEOs while trying to save his relationship with his son.
Remember to check out The People Movies for more reviews from FrightFest, click on the link below...
Related Post : Our FrightFest 2025 coverage
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