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Neal Damiano

@NealD

Welcome to Film Talk. Join me as I discuss movies. There is reviews, top lists , poll questions, and all things film. top10films.co.uk

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Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 1yr ago · 4:25

My long anticipated review of Edgar Wright’s new thriller " Last Night In Soho" Release 2021

My review of the brilliantly visual film. Edgar Wright has really outdone himself here.

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 1yr ago · 3:19

My top 5 go to films leading up to Halloween

I list my top five films I like to watch leading up to Halloween. It’s a tradition every year.

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Izzy S-L

@Izzy

· 2yr ago · 2:04

Would you like to know when you’re going to die?

Thinking about death in a neutral, matter-of-fact way

Izzy S-L

@Izzy

· 2yr ago · 1:43

What was your first video game?

Video game nostalgia is real, and I wanna hear about yours!

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Christina ♾️ 🏳️‍🌈 🇺🇲 🇨🇦

@SeekingPlumb

· 2yr ago · 0:32

I'm thinking about dumping Instagram for Vero ("True Social").

Do you use it? Have you heard anything about it? What do you think? https://vero.co/

Izzy S-L

@Izzy

· 2yr ago · 2:49

Would you ever enjoy van life?

There are folx who build out camper vans to live in, and I think it’s so cool! Let’s talk about this

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The Swell Team

@Swell

· 2yr ago · 0:24

Welcome to Swell! Say Hi!

Say hello and tell us how you heard about Swell. We’d love to hear your voice and your Swell discovery story. 💡

Dominique Davis

@Dominique

· 1yr ago · 3:01

What’s Your Favorite Horror Franchise?

#movies #films #horror #halloween #fridaythe13 #anightmareonelmstreet #scream

Melissa Mccarter

@lissahoop

· 1yr ago · 0:35

What Halloween movies are you watching this weekend?

Spooky, scary, and fun! #popculture #movies #halloween

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Aces Of Fun

@FilmStarlet

· 2yr ago · 4:49

Asexuality

#asexual #LGBTQIA #LGBT #ComingOut

Taylor J

@Taylor

· 2yr ago · 2:51

Question of the Week, July 26th: What movie caught you completely off guard? My pick is the new Nic Cage film, "Pig"

Tell me about a movie that you off your feet or made you eat your words. Films that surprise us are often the most enjoyable!

Taylor J

@Taylor

· 2yr ago · 1:03

Question of the Week, August 6th: What is your ultimate feel good movie?

What movie leaves you grinning from ear to ear and warms your heart & soul...

Taylor J

@Taylor

· 2yr ago · 2:04

James Gunn’s comments about Martin Scorsese are unforgivably dumb

Maybe the guy who wrote Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed shouldn’t be making comments like this...

Taylor J

@Taylor

· 2yr ago · 3:05

Just watched the Departed and it left me confused about the Oscars.

How did this film net Scorcese an Oscar, but not Goodfellas or Casino. Not trying to hate on the Departed, I love it...but I am confused.

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Deborah Pardes

@DBPardes

· 2yr ago · 1:54

Songs with the word HEY!

I’ll start out with 4 non Blondes - What’s going on?? Ok .. very low bar set here since It’s 7 am and I’ve had no coffee. Have fun!

Taylor J

@Taylor

· 2yr ago · 2:03

Netflix to add video games on its service at no added cost in the next year, report says

https://s.swell.life/SSdGj7CPdDT23CX

Taylor J

@Taylor

· 2yr ago · 1:34

Question of the Week, July 19th: What scene in a movie always gives you goosebumps every time you watch it?

Whether it’s induced by fear or excitement, tell us about THAT scene!

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Ramya V

@Ramya

· 2yr ago · 2:45

Have you ever rooted for the 'bad guy' in a movie?

Thanos, Hannibal Lecter, Iceman in Top Gun, Davy Jones in Pirates of the Caribbean...

Malaika Stanley

@malaikathoughts

· 2yr ago · 1:07

What kind of packer are you?

#overpackee

Taylor J

@Taylor

· 2yr ago · 3:17

Dracula (1931)

"Listen to them. Children of the night. What music they make."

Taylor J

@Taylor

· 2yr ago · 3:06

Question of the Week, July 6th: What movie left you feeling totally and utterly disappointed?

Sometimes, we hype things up for ourselves a bit too much. What film were you dying to see but ended up being a major stinker? #badmovies

Taylor J

@Taylor

· 2yr ago · 4:51

The Disney Channel Original Film Series: Halloweentown (1998) 👻🎃💀

Each week I will be highlighting one of the best Disney Channel Original Movies. This week we are getting spooky!

Shaz

@Shaz

· 2yr ago · 0:46

Friday Flashback: Ep 2: What was your favourite outfit as a teenager?

#flashback #memories #outfit

Zainul Cain

@Cain

· 2yr ago · 0:32

What’s the best TV show/series you have watched ?

#TV #Show #Discussion

Taylor J

@Taylor

· 2yr ago · 3:46

Music Streaming - If You Don’t Know, Now You Know

Beaumou Manatee

@BeaumouManatee

· 2yr ago · 4:59

Cult Classic Donnie Darko • What are your overall thoughts about the film and the ending specifically?

#donniedarko #movies #films #timetravel

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 1yr ago · 5:00

Review of the long anticipated " Halloween Kills" released 2021

My review / rant of the long awaited "Halloween Kills" lots of humor mixed with viscous gore and kills.

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 1yr ago · 4:18

Review of the new Netflix exclusive horror film " There’s Someone Inside Your House" release 2021

I discuss the new horror film "There’s Someone Inside Your House" interesting concept with some decent kills and gore . Influenced by 90s horror.

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 3:06

Review of the brilliant psychological thriller "Unsane" released in 2018

Amazing psychological ride from start to end, having you question what’s real and what’s not.

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 1yr ago · 2:53

Review of the new Netflix Exclusive "Spenser Confidential " starring Mark Wahlberg .

Peter Berg’s cop film made exclusively for Netflix a highly entertaining buddy cop action film.

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 4:25

The latest controversy surrounding Kevin Smith’s latest project , the reboot of He-Man Revelations.

Smith promised a reboot centering around the main character He-Man but delivers something completely different. Setting an outraged fan base.

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 1yr ago · 4:39

Happy Friday the 13th , counting down fun facts about the longest running horror franchise.

13 fun facts about the iconic franchise.

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 2:34

Who is your favorite underrated actor? I shine some light on the amazing character actor Keith Gordon.

Keith Gordon is an amazing underrated actor most notable for his performance in John Carpenter’s psychological thriller " Christine"

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 1:41

Paying homage to the one and only diabolical Biz Markie

Remembering one of the pioneering legends of hip hop, who sadly passed away . The enigmatic Biz Markie. Rest in power Biz !

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 4:32

The Bruce Lee and Quentin Tarantino controversy on the scene where Cliff Booth beats Lee in "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood"

Talking the infamous scene where Booth throws Lee into the car. Was Tarantino way out of line?

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 4:54

Remembering Scorsese’s gritty masterpiece "Taxi Driver" on its 45th Anniversary.

I celebrate Scorsese’s character -centered master opus on its 45th Anniversary and why it’s such an important film.

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 4:29

Are 99% of the theatrical films being released today garbage?

What are your thoughts on the story telling creativity of the films being released today?

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 5:00

John Carpenter’s classic alien film " The Thing" was released on this date in 1982

Paying homage to the sci -fi / horror masterpiece released 39 years ago today.

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 3:49

Follower request: Review of the new creature film "Monstrous" released 2020

Monstrous comes off as two films with several subplots leaving the viewer confused. However, it’s a suspenseful and scorching relationship thriller

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 4:39

Listener request review of situational horror film " House Of Fears" Release 2007

Unique concept but extremely formulaic storyline with unlikable characters.

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 3:40

Review of the third installment to the franchise " The Conjuring-Devil Made Me Do It"

My review of the newest film in the franchise. Heavily story and mystery based but lacking in suspense and jump scares.

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 3:38

Trigger songs they bring you back to a time. Mine is "Life In A Northern Town" by The Dream Academy. What is yours?

Life In A Northern Town a moderate hit in the new wave 80s. Everytime I hear it I think of snow days off from school as a kid.

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 4:51

Throwback review of 80s teen classic "The Last American Virgin"

Revisiting the seminal teen film and the impact it had on the teen genre . With one of the most heart breaking endings in film history .

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 4:31

My long and anticipated review of "Willy’s Wonderland" released 2021.

Nic Cage never disappoints even when he doesn’t utter a single word. His presence and facial tics are enough. And here he kicks major ass!

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 3:46

Review on the new Redbox home invasion film "Held" released 2020

A quite enjoyable slow burn with amazing suspense build up leading to a clever plot twist reveal.

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 2:18

Anybody else not digging new open up and have to listen to random swells update🤷‍♂️ Also anyone else gotten bombarded with insane amount of followers

New upgrade forces listen to random swells? And gotten an insane amount of new followers within a days time BOT season??

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 3:43

What’s your favorite cheesy sequel horror film that has nothing to do with the original film?

Remembering the weird and cheesy cult classic " Prom Night 2: Hello Mary Lou"

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 5:00

Teen films from the 80s that fell under the radar you enjoyed growing up.

Remembering the obscure film " Hiding Out" engaging light hearted teen film with drama elements.

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 4:38

Happy 40th Anniversary to one of the most intense & intellectually engaging slasher films in history " Happy Birthday To Me" release 1981.

I pay tribute to an obscure gem from the slasher heyday golden era on its 40th anniversary.

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 3:58

Review of the new situational horror film "Game Of Death" Release 2020

A unique situational horror film. The second act is engaging enough to hold the story.

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 4:44

Top 5 John Carpenter Films list. What are your top 5 and why do they resonate with you?

I run down my top 5 all time favorite films from the legendary director.

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 3:05

We can do better . Takes 2 minutes on average to give engaging feedback to a post you emoji liked🤷‍♂️

We can do better .

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 4:45

Listeners choice : Film review of satirical horror comedy "Blood Fest" Release 2018.

Viewer recommended: Review of the entertaining satirical horror film Blood Fest. This is a fun ride. Self aware love letter to horror fanatics.

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 5:00

Listeners request: Celebrating 40 years of Friday the 13th part 2 . Release 1981

Celebrating the anniversary of the best in the famous franchise. Friday the 13th part 2. Quintessentially one of the greatest slasher films ever made

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 3:28

Favorite horror movie remakes. What are some remakes or reboots that did you justice?

Talking remakes. What horror film remakes you feel are worthy or maybe even better than the original?

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 3:36

What was your favorite comic book & novelty shop as a kid? What fond memories do you have there?

Remembering "Bayshore Enterprises" a Disneyland of comics and hobby collectibles store in my neighborhood.

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 4:30

What are your three favorite satirical horror comedy films?

Talking horror satire . What are your faves. I hit two cult classics and one modern satirical brilliant film.

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 4:33

Remembering the charismatic and eccentric Shock G frontman of the hip hop group Digital Underground

Shock G the genius behind Digital Underground ,who often portrayed two personas has passed at the age of 57.

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 2:06

Who are your five favorite film directors?

Talking favorite directors. Who are your top 5 and why? What impact have they had on you in film?

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 2:18

Horror Documentaries: Remembering the subversive horror documentary "Terror In The Aisles" release 1984

Terror In The Aisles. A unique introspective of pinnacle scenes from classic films spanning 1930s thru 1980s. What was your fist horror doc?

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 2:57

What film traumatized you as a kid? Remembering the frightening horror classic " The Shining" release 1980.

What’s the one film that scared the life out of you growing up? Gave you serious nightmares.

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 2:12

Review of the satirical horror comedy " Tonight She Comes" release 2016 . Skip this one!

Film recommended to me. Wasted an hour and half of my life . Incoherent storyline with atrocious dialogue. Extremely unlikable characters.

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Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 3:44

What is your happy film? That one film that brings you gratification . Remembering " License To Drive" release 1988

What is that one film that turns your miserable day into a ray of sunshine? Talking films that turn a sad day into joy.

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 5:00

What was your introduction to zombie films? Remembering the cult zombie classic " Night Of The Comet" release 1984

Talking zombie films: What is the first zombie film you saw and what impact did it have on you for horror?

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 0:36

Keep listening! I’m humbled by my listening audience.

I’ve officially reached 3000 listeners. I am truly humbled and grateful 🙏🏻

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 1:16

Ask me a question about what it’s like to work in the film industry?

Film Community: Open to any questions on what it’s like to work for a major film festival . Being a judge on film festivals. And writing film reviews

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 4:13

Film review of the horror flick "Do Not Reply" release 2021. Very creepy storyline!

An incredibly creepy film dealing with social conditioning and teen abduction.

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 3:58

Blind Buy films. Review of "Home Sweet Home " release 2011 . What movies have you bought on a whim based of the cover art or back synopsis?

Talking blind buys . What are some films you picked up on a blind buy based of the cover art . Was it a pleasant surprise or major disappointment?

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 4:25

Who’s that one person that was a huge mentor in your life and helped you achieve your passions and goals?

Mentors And Role Models. Professor Bob Paglia was a huge mentor and positive influence in my life and helped me tremendously in my passion for film .

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 5:00

Amityville Horror: True horror or hoax? One of the most famous & shocking cases in history.

A listener request. Ronnie Defoe the famed son of Amityville Horror , who viscously shot and killed his family recently died. A most famous case.

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 1:13

If you got time to hit the thumbs up, you got time to answer the question🤷‍♂️. Much appreciation to my listeners!

I thank you all for the support. I post film questions up to generate film discussion. I do appreciate the reaction emojis, but if you have a min ...

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 2:31

Films with social engineering or social conditioning storyline.

Last four films I’ve seen all deal with social conditioning / engineering and brainwashing. New trend on a popular topic or a deeper meaning message?

Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 3:21

Book review of " The Film Club" written by David Gilmour. A memoir about a father and son bonding through the love of film.

Talking inspiring books: What’s a book that has really inspired you throughout your life?

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Neal Damiano

@NealD

· 2yr ago · 3:16

Happy birthday Quentin Tarantino. Posing this question is he an overhyped film hack or brilliant cinema auteur? What are your favorite films of his?

The long film debate is Tarantino all hype with no substance or a film genius with savy dialogue ?

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