Chatting Pitch

Leslie and Matthew are pretty busy guys. For one thing, they gotta watch a load of movies. And another thing they have to do is… talk about them. So in the chaos of trying to do all that, they sometimes let a few movies and TV shows go by the Leslie Wai-side. But this episode is when they look back on the other movies and TV shows that maybe deserve a mention, even if it’s because they’re real bad.What other movies and TV shows have you seen? Is there anything Leslie and Matthew should’ve talked about? Great!Time codes:0:00 - Intro08:11 - The Surfer - Movie Review11:40 - War Of The Worlds (2025) - Movie Review15:51 - Alien: Earth - Movie Review25:21 - Friendship - Movie Review30:43 - Final Destinations: Bloodlines - Movie Review35:40 - Thunderbolts - Movie Review36:09 - Until Dawn - Movie Review36:27 - The Gorge - Movie Review36:49 - Drop - Movie Review39:30 - Freaky Tales - Movie Review42:55 - Materialists - Movie Review51:24 - Bring Her Back - Movie Review54:46 - Predator: Killer of Killers - Movie Review01:01:00 - M3GAN 2.0 - Movie Review01:02:12 - Opus - Movie Review01:03:50 - The Assessment - Movie Review01:05:59 - Locked - Movie Review01:08:17 - Novocaine - Movie ReviewChatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWaiMatthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviewsOn the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch#alienearth #materialists #tvshow #movies #review #chattingpitch

It’s August, and that means it’s horror time! Doesn’t it? Anyway, Leslie and Matthew both watched Weapons, a movie about… lots of things, if you believe the online world.They try to talk about the movie without spoilers, before throwing all that away and discussing what they really thought of the movie. Then, they pitch a movie that has many themes, you probably won’t get them all first time round, you probably need to listen to the episode again, probably have to subscribe too.Time codes:0:00 - Intro02:17 - Children go missing04:14 - Weapons - Movie Review28:36 - Weapons - SPOILERS46:40 - MOVIE PITCH! Weapons / ShieldsChatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWaiMatthew’s full-length review of Weapons: https://tinyurl.com/4hxec3ncOn the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch#weapons #horror #joshbrolin #movies #review #chattingpitch

For the first time ever, Leslie and Matthew don’t even try to pitch anything. Why?It’s The Naked Gun. What are they gonna do, spoof a spoof? So instead they talk about the new movie, starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson, in what Matthew called ‘the first movie I’ve actually looked forward to seeing for a while.’ It’s a welcome chaser to the difficult summer blockbuster season, folks.Time codes:0:00 - Intro06:13 - The Naked Gun - Movie Review27:14 - The Naked Gun - Spoilers (a.k.a. a big list our favourite gags)Chatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWaiMatthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviewsOn the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch#nakedgun #liamneeson #pamelaanderson #movies #review #chattingpitch

Hooray! One conglomerate has gotten hold of another intellectual property and made another product! Leslie and Matthew review the movie known as Fantastic Four: First Steps. Considering how the rest of 2025’s blockbuster summer has gone, will they be surprised?Later, they pitch a way to ruin a Fantastic Four sequel, complete with Xtreme sports and tonnes of cowabunga (is that how it’s measured?)Timecodes:0:00 - Intro05:05 - The Fantastic Four: First Steps - Movie Review33:53 - The Fantastic Four: First Steps - Spoilers52:08 - MOVIE PITCH! The Adventures of Norrid RaddChatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWaiMatthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviewsOn the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch#fantasticfour #firststeps #silversurfer #movies #review #chattingpitch

It's the summer holidays, and what do you know? There's a Smurf movie out. But because they didn't want to, Leslie and Matthew did not see it, no way, no how.So instead, as The Smurfs movie is 90 minutes long, they discuss other things they can do in that time instead.What's Matthew's favourite part of cleaning his kitchen? How does Leslie get his steps in? These mundane questions, and many others, are answered in the episode that many say 'exists.'Time codes:0:00 - Intro00:01:42:16 - We don't review Smurfs05:32 - Things you can do in 90 minutes34:20 - Other movies to watch in 90 minutesChatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWaiMatthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviewsOn the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch#smurfs #rihanna #jamescorden #movies #review #chattingpitch

After 2025’s summer blockbuster extravaganza hit a stumbling block with Jurassic World: Rebirth, do things start to look up, in the sky! Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a review of Superman by the podcast known as Chatting Pitch!What do Leslie and Matthew make of a movie that tries to reach for a more optimistic tone, whilst also including an allegory for real world conflicts? How does David Corenswet compare to other Supermen? And should Wendell Pierce have been given more screentime (answer: always yes).Then, Leslie and Matthew pitch a movie crossing over two genres never crossed over before: Musical biopic and superhero CG-fest. It’s what Chatting Pitch was sent to planet Earth to do.Time codes:0:00 - Intro07:27 - Superman - Movie Review 33:43 - Superman - Spoilers41:19 - MOVIE PITCH! - Superguy? Sublime Man?Chatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWaiMatthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviewsOn the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch#superman #dc #jamesgunn #movies #review #chattingpitch

S6 E6 - Jurassic World: Rebirth & F1 ReviewsLeslie and Matthew have a lot on this week, boy howdy. Like a regular Busy Busy Place, amirite?First, they need (need?) to review Jurassic Park 7: Jurassic World 4: The Reboot. What do they make of more dinos, more lab monsters and more... fake tan?Then Leslie roars in at top speed to review F1, a movie that some are calling 'Out Now.'But, lest they forget, they didn't have time to do a pitch for 28 Years Later last week. So at the end of it all, they come back to where they started and decide to smush everything into a blender and see what it tastes like.Zombies and dinosaurs in a blender. Yuck.Time codes:0:00 - Intro04:46 - Jurassic World Rebirth - Movie Review26:57 - Jurassic World Rebirth - Spoilers36:39 - F1 - Movie Review39:50 - MOVIE PITCH - Dinosaurs, F1 Cars and Zombies?Chatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWaiMatthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviewsOn the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch#jurassicworld #f1 #28yearslater #bradpitt #chattingpitch

S6 E5 – Chatting Pitch 28 Years Later ReviewTime to travel back in time as Danny Boyle and Alex Garland bring us a zombie movie set in a decimated UK, featuring new types of zombies and off-kilter choices of camera. It’s 28 Years Later!Leslie and Matthew spend so much time talking about the latest instalment they don’t even have time for a pitch. But like Danny Boyle, the sequel’s set up and ready to go. In this episode, they talk about when subtext becomes text, why the movie is so divisive and the one boss battle no one saw coming (it’s a real giant… member… of the cast).Check out the pitch next week to go alongside Leslie’s review of F1 or whatever else they decide to talk about.Time codes:0:00 - Intro09:27 - 28 Years Later - Movie Review34:58 - 28 Years Later - SpoilersChatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWaiMatthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviewsOn the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch#28yearslater #dannyboyle #alexgarland #movies #review #chattingpitch

The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr is a brand new comedy podcast where each week a comedian who would’ve been on Mock the Week pitches movie ideas.This week, Leslie and Matthew put aside their bitterness and reach for different emotions watching the new Disney and Pixar release known as Elio.What could’ve been another instalment in the pantheon of the mediocre, released on streaming, instead is an interesting, sincere big screen experience.After talking Elio, Leslie and Matthew pitch their own alien movie. Trust me, it does not go the way you think it would (for one, there aren’t any aliens with butts for faces).Time codes:0:00 - Intro08:50 - Sam Raimi Extras (Gam Baimi)12:30 - Elio - Movie Review29:41 - Elio - Spoilers40:48 - MOVIE PITCH! Alien movie?Chatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWaiMatthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviewsOn the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch#elio #disney #pixar #movies #review #chattingpitch

Sharks! Jai Courtney! Thumbs! Dangerous Animals is out this week, and Leslie and Matthew took the time to check it out in very different surroundings (Leslie: full house, close enough to lick the screen; Matthew: centre seat of an empty theatre). What did they think of the movie that features a shark-obsessed serial killer?Then, they move into creating their own serial killer movie featuring some familiar faces and some familiar flavours. Like, subscribe and remember to eat breakfast!Time codes:0:00 - Intro05:32 - Dangerous Animals - Movie Review27:37 - Dangerous Animals -Spoilers34:57 - MOVIE PITCH! C-Reel KillerChatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWaiMatthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviewsOn the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch#dangerousanimals #jaicourtney #movies #review #chattingpitch

Symmetry. Pastel colours. Quirky characters. These are the ingredients needed to create a knock-off Wes Anderson movie. But when the man himself returns with The Phoenician Scheme, what will Leslie and Matthew make of it?Well, to give you a clue, they think the same thing… but have different opinions.Later, they also realise pitching a Wes Anderson-style movie is difficult, so they talk about monkeys and apes instead.Time codes:0:00 - Intro05:02 - The Phoenician Scheme - Movie Review25:52 - The Phoenician Scheme - Spoilers35:17 - MOVIE PITCH! Andersons & PrimatesChatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWaiMatthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviewsOn the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch#phoenicianscheme #wesanderson #movies #review #chattingpitch

A chaotic renegade that refuses to follow orders, featuring in a movie that opens with a bloated first act and too much fluff. That’s right: It’s Lilo & Stitch!After reviewing the blue little fuzzball (and other, much more boring plot lines), Leslie and Matthew move on to the main event. Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning is possibly the final part of the Ethan Hunt story – is it the best?Between them, Mission: Impossible and Lilo & Stitch have already taken millions at the box-office, but does that mean quality? Let us know your own thoughts in the comments, or just shout them from the rooftops. We’ll hear you. We’re Chatting Pitch.Time codes:0:00 - Intro09:16 - Lilo And Stitch (2025) Review16:57 - Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning Review31:38 - Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning Spoilers40:41 - MOVIE PITCH! Mission Impossible: Rabbits and RatsChatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWaiMatthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviewsOn the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch#missionimpossible #tomcruise #liloandstitch #movies #review #chattingpitch

Two brothers, placed far from one another by circumstance and their own personal choices, coming together to create something silly. That’s right: It’s Chatting Pitch (okay, they're not brothers, but you get the point).This week, Leslie and Matthew review Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal action/comedy The Accountant 2. Which part of that hybrid genre does the movie nail, and which does it merely grasp at weakly, its fingers trembling, unsure, before the entire wall and this metaphor collapses.Where can Leslie and Matthew go with this for a pitch? There are already so many action movies trying to be comedies and comedies trying to be action movies that, really, the market is saturated beyond any hope. So of course they get Jason Statham involved, because he’s lacking for work.Time codes:00:00 - Intro01:26 - The Accountant 2 - Movie Review29:37 - The Accountant 2 - Spoilers36:20 - MOVIE PITCH! The Accountant Cubed: This Time It’s PodcastingChatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWaiMatthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviewsOn the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch#theaccountant2 #benaffleck #jonbernthal #movies #review #chattingpitch

Matthew tries a new cold open that takes Leslie by surprise, before rocketing straight into a meandering story about bacon or something.Then, they both give their views on the movie HAVOC starring Tom Hardy and a lot of ammunition. Does Gareth Evans make a triumphant return to action cinema after several years away? I suppose it’s partly down to how much you enjoy spear fishing.Time codes:0:00 - Intro06:44 - HAVOC MOVIE REVIEW (IN ALL CAPS)27:47 - HAVOC - Spoilers30:35 - HAVOC-Style Fight Movie PitchChatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWaiMatthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviewsOn the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch#havoc #tomhardy #movies #review #chattingpitch

S5 E4 – Sinners Review and Vampire Movie PitchThe 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 - Intro02:04 - Easter Weekend Catch Up11:41 - Black Bag - Movie Review16:02 - Death of a Unicorn - Movie Review20:17 - Sinners - Movie Review37:50 - Sinners - Spoilers53:59 - Vampire Movie Pitch Chatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWaiMatthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviewsOn the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch#sinners #michaelbjordan #movies #review #chattingpitch

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 - Intro03:17 - Black Mirror Season 708:14 - Common People - Review16:47 - Bete Noire - Review22:25 - Hotel Reverie - Review33:04 - Plaything - Review39:50 - Eulogy - Review45:45 - USS Callister: Into Infinity - Review51:27 - MOVIE PITCH: Black Mirror/White Mirror?Chatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWaiMatthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviewsOn the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch#blackmirror #charliebrooker #llcoolj #review #chattingpitch

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 #chattingpitchTime codes:0:00 - Intro06:40 - Flow - Review20:39 - A Minecraft Movie - Review38:56 - MOVIE PITCH! Minecraft & Flow Mashup/RecastChatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWaiMatthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviewsOn the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch

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 MoonerChatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWaiMatthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviewsOn the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch

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 - Intro3:16 - The Oscars 202529:51 - Heart Eyes - Review42:21 - The Monkey - Review45:39 - Companion - Review47:58 - Captain America: Brave New World - Review55:25 - Outro Insanity - Flim Flam, Jam Jams and GramblerMatthew's full review of Heart Eyes: https://medium.com/@midnightreviews/midnight-reviews-heart-eyes-review-29ca263296e8Chatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWaiMatthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviewsOn the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch

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 - Intro4:27 - Oscar nominations 2025 - Part 49:29 - Conclave & The Substance: Recap19:33 - Pope Island - Movie PitchChatting Pitch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chattingpitch7061Leslie’s YouTube channel, where he makes music and remixes things that shouldn’t be remixed: https://www.youtube.com/@LeslieWaiMatthew’s blog, Midnight Reviews, where he writes about movies and TV shows and other stuff: https://medium.com/@midnightreviewsOn the website formerly known as Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChattingPitch