MOVIES in 4K

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT! As of May 1, 2023 BillChete.com will not be in operation! No fret, we are continuing on the show at WordPress. But what this means is that the PODCAST FEED will NO LONGER EXIST on any platform. What you must do is go here: mrbillchete.wordpress.com to listen to, or download all of the subsequent episodes. Mr. BillChete website will have all the past shows for MOVIES in 4K, plus the archived podcasts, in … CONTINUE READING

We hit 200 reviews and gradings for 4K UHD discs on this episode! We are proud of this accomplishment and value your support, comments and listener prowess we have achieved, so THANK YOU! We drum up this show with a hint on the Soundtrack Quiz; each song starts from the highest grossing films to the lowest, just to give you a little hint to this tough musical song test that are all singing tunes without … CONTINUE READING

Lady Phantom aces this months Music Quiz, can you also? We thought this was a tougher soundtrack test but the Phantom proved her movie prowess by showing her talented cinephile status! We start the movie reviews and 4K gradings with a movie that is on BillChete's Top 30 Horror Movies of all time…Universal's last monster, The Creature! Does this title garner a new 4K purchase? Onwards to a movie that flopped at the box office … CONTINUE READING

It's our new theming continues and will prevail throughout the 2023 year with a 4-movie music test and then onwards and upwards to our 3-4K movie reviews with disc gradings! We jump all the way back to the 40's with a “classic” which is surely debatable. But…how did Universal do with an 80-year-old movie transferring it to the latest 4K format? Then…a 90's movie with Bruce Willis, colorful as all could be…but does the release … CONTINUE READING

It's 2023 and MOVIES in 4K is going to attempt to release a new episode each month for the whole year. If we hit our goal you will have 36 new 4K gradings to base your physical media purchasing power off of! This is the start of our new theming here on the podcast where the show begins with a four movie soundtrack music quiz, similar to the Spotify challenge named Heardle. Play along … CONTINUE READING

HappyHolidays from the hosts and staff here at MOVIES in 4K! This episode will be the last one of the year and serve as the Christmas release to all of our listeners all over the world! Rankin/Bass (master animators) was a thing back in the day and it was a surprising announcement that these long beloved TV Specials were coming to the 4K format. Well…it's here, being released on November 1st for families and … CONTINUE READING

I bet you wasn't expecting a release this quick, eh? Well…we have a major announcement with a new theming to MOVIES in 4K! Due to the response on Episode 108…and…to get more episodes out to you in a quicker span, we thought this change will come as a nice little surprise to the listenership. Starting in 2023, our show will begin with a 4 movie soundtrack music quiz, similar to the Spotify challenge that took … CONTINUE READING

Five movie reviews, five 4K gradings…are back…in full force! New releases…remasters of classics…and more! We made mention of a podcast release from Planet Macabre and wanted to link it here…Episode Number 11 from 2011, jump to 38min and 42sec to dig your teeth into a full review of Child's Play…where BillChete and Lady Phantom have changed there mind on this so-called masterpiece with a huge rating deduction! More coming soon…Subscribe Today with any of … CONTINUE READING

It's been a minute, but we are back with an entertaining show for you! We wanted to be the first podcast out there to cover the brand new, recently released Friday The 13th original slasher on 4K Ultra High Definition Blu-ray! This is the 7th format this brutal piece of cinema has appeared on making this an epic masterpiece standing the test of time! We divulge our grade on the 4K Disc! Friday the 13th … CONTINUE READING

We have a doozy for you this episode. We cover the typical five movies that are listed in a multitude of genres so there is something for every film watcher in this show! You will be shocked, stunned and blown away that The Phantom has rated 3 out of 5 masterpieces…wowzers! Your announcers have vast differing opinions which makes for a MUST LISTEN broadcast for you to raise your astute rabbit ears high. Pounce into … CONTINUE READING

We wrap up The Hobbit franchise (finally, whew!) and continue our march through the Harry Potter series on this episode. Staying in the fantasy realm we cover a much beloved superhero film, while concluding with 2 fairly new 4K releases! Smash that Play Button to tune in now! Movies covered on this show: * Alligator – BillChete: 6 / D+ | Lady Phantom: 7.5 / D+ | Average: 6.7 / D+ * Avengers: Infinity War… CONTINUE READING

For only the 7th time in over 160 movies BillChete and Lady Phantom agree on a masterpiece with a perfect “10” rated movie! If that's not enough, the couple undeniably agree on our 5th extremely impressive, top-notch, demo-worthy, absolutely incredible A+ 4K Blu-ray release which YOU MUST buy right now! All that goodness plus much more happens during this episode so hit that Play Button now to hear it in detail! Movies covered … CONTINUE READING

It's 2022 and the MOVIES IN 4K crew are hoping this year is a great one for you, your family and friends! We also wish to thank Sam for his suggestion that we cover during this show! This is our first release for '22 and we pop some new release reviews with a surprising DEMO WORTHY disc for a movie that is not that good. This is our longest episode to date clocking in at … CONTINUE READING

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from MOVIES in 4K! A new release comes your way just in time for the holidays. This is an eclectic show with reviews, ratings and gradings of 5 diverse films for all of you 4K fans out there. Hit that Play Button while trimming the tree and wrapping presents to enjoy a full fledged episode with 3 popular Christmas songs scattered throughout! Movies covered on this show: * Forrest … CONTINUE READING

Five more 4K Blu-rays have been seen so it's time for another episode of MOVIES in 4K featuring BillChete & Lady Phantom! Four of these movies covered are 2021 releases on the 4K format! Two brand new flix, one a 2019 film and the other two are catalog titles. Sit back, relax and enjoy this show for a full hour! Movies covered on this show: * Carlito's Way – BillChete: 10 / B | Lady … CONTINUE READING

We are back! We have decided to release new episodes after every FIVE (5) 4K Blu-ray Discs watched, instead of TEN. We hope you stood by us and remained subscribed, if not…or you are new to MOVIES in 4K then grab one of those subscriptions on the right side of every webpage here on BillChete.com! Movies covered on this show: * A Quiet Place Part II – BillChete: 6 / B+ | Lady Phantom: 8.5 … CONTINUE READING

We are signing off with a bang as we provide you ten quick reviews and 4K Blu-ray Disc grades on our semi-retirement of MOVIES in 4K. Please tune in to find out all of the details on the state of the podcast. This episode is broken down into 3 segments noted below: * Website/Podcast Statistics * Huge Thanks To Our Top Requesters * 10 Rapid Fire Movie Reviews & 4K Gradings Movies covered, many with … CONTINUE READING

Does the ode to Hollywood work in our coverage this week with La La Land from 2016? A film that received 6 Oscar nods which stars Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. Oh boy do we have a lot to say about this dancing musical with a whimsical flare. How is the 35mm and 16mm shot film converted to the digital 4K Disc…does it appeal to 4K'ers? Is this a beautifully vibrant transfer? Does the Dolby … CONTINUE READING

Extra episode for you this week as we breakdown the 50th Anniversary Edition of Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory from Warner Brothers. This classic stars Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Denise Nickerson and Peter Ostrum as Charlie. A scrumdidilyumptious thank you goes out to Shawn Taylor from the mid-west for his request to cover the ins and outs of this 50-year-old movie and the 4K Disc quality. This is one of Shawn's favorite films ever … CONTINUE READING

We cover the film that Jackie Gleason refused to take a percentage cut of the box office, instead…opting for a one-time check for his work on Smokey And The Bandit from the late 70's. We do a detailed movie review and provide much love to many technical aspects including acting, cinematography, stunt-work and the “major” set piece, the 1977 6.6 liter V8 Pontiac Trans Am! Does this new 4K Blu-ray release warrant an upgrade? Has … CONTINUE READING

Pow! An extra episode for you this week! This fan recommendation is Deepwater Horizon, a “based on actual events” flick about the notorious oil spill from BP in the Gulf of Mexico. Stars include; Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, Gina Rodriguez, John Malkovich and Kate Hudson (the step-daughter of Kurt). A cinematic thank you heads out to Lemarcus from Lansing, Michigan for his request for us to cover this one. He wants our impression of the … CONTINUE READING

This episode SHOULD self-destruct according to BillChete as we cover the latest release in the Mission Impossible franchise, namely, Fallout or Part 6. This series is known for its epic action scenes and you get more of the same with this one. Tom Cruise is the Executive Producer along with being the featured star. There are a bunch of notable actors in this franchise and they are all quite talented. It's the story and set … CONTINUE READING

Just to be clear – we are covering the live-action rendition of Ghost In The Shell from 2017, and not any of the animated versions that came beforehand. Your hosts are like “deer in the headlights” on this one as we have never seen any previous iteration and didn't know a smidge about this flick. This movie stars the talented Scarlett Jo, Pilau Asbaek and Takeshi Tikano. “In a world…lol” that is created far in … CONTINUE READING

Start grilling some hot dogs and burgers while celebrating Independence Day with our extra release today playing on the Bluetooth speakers by the pool! We journey back almost 60 years on this one to a masterpiece by Alfred Hitchcock. We are not talking about Psycho, but The Birds, which stars Tippi Hedren, Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy, Suzanne Pleshette and a young Veronica Cartwright. A flying high thank you goes out to Ross S. from Arizona … CONTINUE READING

Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix stars in Joker alongside the late night talk show host Murray Franklin played by Robert De Niro. You get to hear 2 sides of the coin on this show; one a huge fan of Batman, and one that couldn't care less. Is this a good take on the Arthur Fleck character that has been around for decades? Is Batman in this film? Is this movie trying to make a point about … CONTINUE READING

A based on real events flick is under the microscope this week on MOVIES in 4K. American Made has a major tonality issue according to one of the hosts, and to the other one…it just may be a mockery of the events that happened during the late 70's into the mid 80's all revolving around a drug-runner. This movie stars Tom Cruise playing Barry Seal and Domhnall Gleeson playing “Schafer”. Is this a film worth … CONTINUE READING

You guessed it…another extra fan pick for you…this time we cover a biographical war film named Lone Survivor, a flick that both the hosts were unaware of. This one has many first-rate stars, including; Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Ben Foster, Emile Hirsch, Alexander Ludwig and Eric Bana. A bombastic thanks goes out to Lemarcus from Michigan for his request. He thoroughly enjoys the acting chops of Ben Foster and wanted our opinion on the movie … CONTINUE READING

The sequel is on the horizon so we figured it was a great time to cover A Quiet Place that was directed by and stars John Krasinski. This monster flick made a splash when it was released but do the hosts think it was well deserved? Which of your unflappable hosts thinks this is a “small” story? Are viewers and fans of this letting blaring faults go? Just how scary is this PG-13 horror film? … CONTINUE READING

Bony Bonus time once again! On this one we plummet head first into an independent and quite unknown title of Brawl In Cell Block 99. This several years old RLJ Entertainment flick stars Vince Vaughn (the quirky comedian), Don Johnson (Det. Crockett of Miami fame) and Udo Kier (the bizarre horror star). A crushing thank you goes out to Sam from Snomonton for requesting us to review this bad boy as it is one of … CONTINUE READING

Get ready for a fun experience into an intergalactic alien romp with our review and grading this week on Men In Black starring Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Linda Fiorentino, Rip Torn and basically an unknown actor at the time, Mr. Vincent D'Onofrio. Does the practical effects hold up today? How is the green-screening? Does the newly re-produced Dolby Atmos track add a new auditory level? Did Sony do justice to this masterpiece on the … CONTINUE READING

Betelgeuse the sarcastic, perverse and wicked ghost is under review this time around on an extra show! Michael Keaton knocks it out of the park, depicted as this rather rude and crude spirit. Both hosts agree that Catherine O'Hara is supremely underrated as an actress and performs at the top of the charts on her portrayal of Della. We also have pleasing acting chops by; Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, and Winona Ryder. A triple-threat thanks … CONTINUE READING

An Oscar nominated Picture-Of-The-Year is blathered upon this episode. Jojo Rabbit is the coverage and let the debate begin as the hosts vary vastly. Directed by and starring Taika Waititi who is well known among cinephiles. Is this movie disrespectful? Is the story “clever” or “ridiculous”? Is this comedic satire, “humorous” or “stupid”? Why does BillChete mention Jo Jo Dancer Your Life Is Calling? Is this movie filmed with old era cameras or modern day … CONTINUE READING

We love producing extra shows for all of the listeners and this is one of them! We summarize Darren Aronofsky's big millennium hit while diving into Lionsgate's 4K release. Requiem stars Ellen Burstyn whose performance was downright incredible. In addition, we get acting chops from Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, Marlon Wayans and Christopher McDonald. A dreamy thank you goes out to Sam for requesting this review and grading. He has not seen this movie on … CONTINUE READING

This week we cover Hustlers, a movie that was inspired by real events. It stars Jennifer Lopez as a veteran pole dancer who turns to the dark side, along with Constance Wu, her sidekick in crime, playing a fresh, new and naïve young stripper. How is the mixture in the story of comedy and crime? Are the actors portrayal of nightclub workers any good? How about the soundtrack of popular songs, does it fit? Did … CONTINUE READING

Clocking in at well over 3 hours we dive down deep into the final installment of The Lord Of The Rings franchise…Lady Phantom’s #1 movie ever filmed! This monumental flick is considered by most as the KING of the fantasy genre. We explain as much as possible about the story without diving into any spoilery topic. We then tackle technicals which for the most part are unparalleled even for todays time. We then march onto … CONTINUE READING

Bonus Time! We cover Waterworld a film that hasn’t garnered much love either at time of release or to date. This mega-water ensemble stars Kevin Costner, Jeanne Tripplehorn and Dennis Hopper as “The Deacon.” I would be re-miss not to mention Tina Majorino as “Enola” the little girl that is tatted up and in high demand all during this movie. A smokin’ thanks goes out to Shawn Taylor from Indianapolis, Indiana for his request to … CONTINUE READING

Jordan Peele’s sophomore effort of “Us” is on full display this week. This is BillChete’s 6th highest rated horror movie of 2019. Lupita Nyong’o deserved some Oscar love for her performance according to many, but do your cheeky hosts think so? Is the story convoluted or is it in the vain of a Twilight Zone episode? Just how scary is Us? How about the visuals, do they impress? Your critics banter at times during this … CONTINUE READING

Year 2 begins right as we cover a Comedy/Fantasy flick that is purely reference quality on 4K. Yes…we are telling you right up front as your hosts were “feasting” on the visuals of The House With A Clock In Its Walls! Directed by Eli Roth (the horror dude) and based on the novel written by John Bellairs, this film stars Jack Black, Cate Blanchett and Owen Vaccaro (the young one). A purely-pleasing thank you heads … CONTINUE READING

We are patting ourselves on the back this Thursday as it marks our 1 year Anniversary here on MOVIES in 4K. While you don’t get a movie review and 4K grading on this Special Episode, you do get many Stats, our thoughts on a year of 4K coverage, and finally, the most surprising and most notable 4K Blu-ray Discs in several topics. We want to sincerely thank everybody who listens to our podcast, all commenters … CONTINUE READING

We have an incredible guest with us this week to help us review, rate and grade a film that was a box office bust in 1997. Known as Gattaca, a Sci-fi flick that is supposedly one of the most accurate scientifically releases to date. We breakdown the story and screenplay in detail without ever giving away any spoilers. We divulge our thoughts on the technicals, then we cover that all important 4K Blu-ray Disc A/V … CONTINUE READING

We are popping out another fan requested show for you this Monday with Gremlins, and this one is beloved by many for the nostalgia factor as many have considered this there first foray into horror at a young age. Directed by Joe Dante, the Piranha dude…Written by Chris Columbus, the Potter dude…Produced by Stephen Spielberg, the E.T. dude. Interestingly, there is a bit part by Polly Holiday, who played Flo the unflappable wise-cracker from the … CONTINUE READING

We take a look this week at the off-shoot to the X-Men franchise, Logan, starring the hugely successful Australian, Hugh Jackman. We would be remiss not to mention the 12-year-old preteen actress Dafne Keen, who plays Laura in this film, as she did an undeniably impeccable performance as a young mutant. This is one brutal movie with a strong R rating, definitely not for the young ones. How good is the screenplay and story? Does … CONTINUE READING

More Brad Bird time with Ratatouille a Pixar/Disney co-op that came to theaters back in 2007. This flick revolves around one smart rat who has an ultra keen sense of smell with the ability to cook like a Michelin star chef! The Motion Picture Academy of America rated this animated feature “G” for General Audiences and is suitable for all age groups. A scrumptious thanks goes out to Lemarcus from Michigan for requesting a review … CONTINUE READING

We look at newer biography this week on MOVIES in 4K titled First Man starring Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy portraying the heroic astronaut Neil Armstrong and his wife. This flick has a long runtime clocking in over 2 hours and 20 minutes. Is there enough “meat on the bone” here to justify the length? How interesting was the man that was the first to walk on the moon? Does the variety of cameras used … CONTINUE READING

It’s time to find out if 6 superheroes can defeat one very powerful being in Justice League by DC Comics. For many reasons I think the hosts don’t agree with, this film has universally been criticized hard. What you get is an entertaining action romp where Batman, Superman, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Cyborg and The Flash band together to save humanity. Many reprisals here including Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Jason Momoa, Gal Gadot, Jeremy Irons, Diane … CONTINUE READING

The 80’s comedic genius of Eddie Murphy is launched as we cover Beverly Hills Cop, the movie that dawned two sequels…and possibly another one…in talks right now for Netflix. This episode marks our 100th 4K movie review and grading! We are undeniably stoked as we are one of the main sources on the web for letting interested parties know how good the 4K Blu-ray Disc quality is. A triple-threat thank you goes out to Tony … CONTINUE READING

Get ready for an incredible acting experience this Thursday with our movie coverage of Sicario directed by Denis Villeneuve. Your endearing critics have much praise all over this film with very few negatives, but there are some. This film stars many, including but not limited too; Josh Brolin, Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, Daniel Kaluuya and Jon Bernthal. Shot on all digital cameras does this 4K Disc look impressive? How about the Atmos track, does … CONTINUE READING

Your hosts have a lot to say on this episode as we analyze Zack Snyder’s 300 film from 15 years ago. Set in 480 BC this story revolves around King Leonidas, Sparta and the Persians in an epic battle. BillChete goes on a monumental rant on basically every technical aspect of this movie…all the while Lady Phantom agreeing for the most part but coming in much higher on the “stylization” of 300. You don’t want … CONTINUE READING

We cover the fourth installment in The Purge franchise today, funnily enough titled The First Purge, because it is a prequel of the movies that came beforehand. Your hosts cover the story behind all of these movies and give you there recommendations on which ones are worth watching and which ones you can pass by. How is the visual quality on this Universal release? Are they maintaining high transfer values to 4K? How is the … CONTINUE READING

Have you ever heard of the Firefly television show…if not you will be lost this week as we cover Serenity, a film that concludes the one season, 14 episodes FOX story from 2002. Directed by Joss Whedon from Buffy The Vampire Slayer fame, he ventures into behind-the-camera work instead of solely writing. This movie stars; Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Summer Glau and Chiwetel Ejiofor as “The Operative”. Does this flick stand-up on its own? How … CONTINUE READING

We embark on another franchise today, the series that has made George Lucas millions, STAR WARS! Your hosts have a different opinion than most on the film we are covering today, known by a long title, and here goes…Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back. This move stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Billy Dee Williams and voicing Yoda, Mr. Frank Oz. A swinging-high thanks goes out to Tony Smith for requesting … CONTINUE READING