The Chronicle

Obsession & Hokum

Welcome back to The Chronicle, the official film podcast of The Peoples Movies! In episode 58, Paul and Nick Bartlett review two chilling new horror films — Obsession and Hokum. First up is Curry Barker’sObsession. Following the success of his viral YouTube horror Milk & Serial, Barker heads to the big screen with a psychological horror centred around Bear, a shy music store employee played by Michael Johnston. Hoping to win over his crush Nikki (Inde Navarrette), Bear turns to a mysterious wish-granting object known as the “Wish Me A Willow.” But every wish comes with terrifying consequences. The duo also discuss Damian McCarthy’s atmospheric horror Hokum. Starring Adam Scott as struggling writer Ohm, the film follows his journey to Ireland as he revisits the hotel where his parents were once happiest. Bringing their ashes with him, Ohm hopes the trip will spark inspiration for his unfinished novel — but dark and disturbing events soon begin to emerge. Listen now as Paul and Nick break down the performances, scares, themes, and whether these horror films deserve a spot on your watchlist. ❤️ Support The Chronicle The Chronicle and The People’s Movies are fully independent. If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting us: Buy Me A Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/thepeoplesmovie] PayPal [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BBZBGJLQDMBSG] Patreon [https://thepeoplesmovies.com/we-are-now-on-patreon-join-us/] 🎧 Listen & Subscribe Find us on: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-chronicle/id1747200173] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7CiCAKEhMLkNuBCW8oNo9P] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@thepeoplesmoviescom/podcasts] | Podbean [https://paul5n.podbean.com/] 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a review to help others discover us!

Ready or Not 2 + Project Hail Mary

Survival is the only rule in Episode 57 of The Chronicle Film Podcast! Welcome back, fellow chroniclers. In this episode, Paul and Clotilde are joined by Becci Sayce to dive into two very different cinematic experiences—from brutal horror comedy to epic sci-fi spectacle. 🎬 Ready or Not 2: Here I Come Review Samara Weaving returns as Grace Le Domas, picking up immediately after the explosive ending of the first film. But the nightmare isn’t over. Forced back into the deadly game, this time alongside her estranged sister Faith (Kathryn Newton), the stakes are even higher. Can Grace survive again… or is this game truly unwinnable? 🚀 Project Hail Mary Review Starring Ryan Gosling and Sandra Hüller, this sci-fi epic from directors Phil Lord & Christopher Miller is one you need to experience on the biggest IMAX screen possible. We follow Ryland Grace, a humble science teacher sent on a mission to save humanity. Awakening alone on a spaceship lightyears from Earth, he must piece together his mission—and discovers he may not be alone after all… 💥 Two films. Two apocalyptic stakes. Only one question—who survives? ❤️ Support The Chronicle & The People’s Movies We’re an independent podcast and website—every bit of support helps us keep going. * Buy Me A Coffee * PayPal * Patreon 🎧 Listen & Follow Us On: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | Podbean 👍 Don’t forget to like, share, and leave a rating—it really helps others discover us!

The Oscars 2026 Preview

If you love movies you are in the right place, here at The Chronicle with the latest episode of The Peoples Movies Film Podcast. This Sunday 15th March, The 98th Academy Awards aka The Oscars  will take place at the Dolby Theatre Los Angeles, who will win? Your hosts Paul and Clotilde preview the event and discuss if Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another will sweep the boards? Or will it be Ryan Coogler's Sinners with garnered the historic 16 nominations. Will this year suprise us or simply follow the events of last month's BAFTAs? Remember to head over to The Peoples Movies, read our reviews for majority of the nominations, after you enjoy the latest episode. 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 [https://buymeacoffee.com/thepeoplesmovie]⁠ or at ⁠Paypal⁠ [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BBZBGJLQDMBSG] – and you can now support us also on Patreon [https://thepeoplesmovies.com/we-are-now-on-patreon-join-us/]! 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. When on your favourite podcast download sites and social media, remember to share, like, and rate this episode, so that others can find us. We’re on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-chronicle/id1747200173], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7CiCAKEhMLkNuBCW8oNo9P], Amazon Music, YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@thepeoplesmoviescom], as well as  Podbean [https://paul5n.podbean.com/], our main podcast base, so just follow us there.

Whistle

Just when you thought we were gone… The Chronicle is back! In Episode 55, Ros Tibbs makes her solo hosting debut with a review of Whistle, the chilling new horror starring Dafne Keen. Inspired by M. R. James’ classic ghost story Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad, the film follows a misfit group of high school students who discover an ancient Aztec Death Whistle. But when they blow into the cursed object, the terrifying sound summons visions of their own future deaths — and something sinister begins hunting them down. This shorter solo episode marks the start of some exciting changes for 2026. Alongside our traditional two-host format, we’ll also be bringing you quicker, focused reviews — covering everything from the latest horror releases to classic cinema favourites — meaning fewer long waits between episodes. After a busy January for the team at The Peoples Movies, we’re back and ready to deliver more film discussion, reviews and deep dives. 🎧 Subscribe, follow, and join our newsletter to stay updated on future episodes.

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?  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 [https://buymeacoffee.com/thepeoplesmovie]⁠ or at ⁠Paypal⁠ [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BBZBGJLQDMBSG] – and you can now support us also on Patreon [https://thepeoplesmovies.com/we-are-now-on-patreon-join-us/]! 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. When on your favourite podcast download sites and social media remember to share, like, and rate this episode, so that others can find us. We’re on  Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-chronicle/id1747200173], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7CiCAKEhMLkNuBCW8oNo9P], Amazon Music, YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@thepeoplesmoviescom], as well as  Podbean [https://paul5n.podbean.com/], our main podcast base, so just follow us there.