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We say goodbye to The Cheetah Girls trilogy as the trio (now without Raven) jet off to India to star in a Bollywood movie
It's time to take a break from the High School Musical-verse and take a trip to Camp Rock. Introducing Demi Lovato, accompanied by The Jonas Brothers, this teen-drama sees talented kids compete with one another to win the Final Jam and be crowned king/queen of summer camp.
Sorry about the delay there. We've been busy doing things. It's time to venture back to the ABQ to see how the students of East High School are spending the best summer of their lives. It's a time of changing priorities and different friendships, but it's the same old sing-a-longs that are going to get us there. Join Rob, Jake, Nur and Andy as we check in with Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, and the rest of the gang as they jet off to a retreat in the hills.
It's been a little while. Probably because we went to Spain for this episode... Okay, no we didn't, but we might as well have. It's The Cheetah Girls 2: When in Spain, as the world's favourite R&B quartet jet off to Europe for a talent competition and a shot at the big time. Stay safe out there.
Remember Aly & AJ of 'Potential Break-Up Song' fame? Well, once upon a time, before they were in the charts, they were the stars of Disney Channel Original Movie, Cow Belles. Two rich girls get a slice of reality when forced to work at a dairy produce factory, where their dad is the boss.
We're soaring, flying... Truthfully, while we might have enjoyed watching Cadet Kelly and The Cheetah Girls (okay, less so The Cheetah Girls) this is the one we were all waiting for. It's time to visit East High for the first time and take the first step into the High School Musical trilogy. Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, that other basketball guy. A defining moment for our generation and the third instalment of our Disney Channel Original Movies season.
After spending time at George Washington Military Academy with Cadet Kelly in our previous episode, this week's Rebel Chums sees us get to know Galleria, Chanel, Aqua, and Dorinda. They're better known as The Cheetah Girls, a group of teenage R&B sensations looking to make it into the big time. We're also chatting about our favourite girl groups of all time.
We hope you're all doing okay in lockdown. To help both ourselves and yourselves, we've decided to press on and record our episodes remotely, which means we're heading into Disney Channel Original Movie territory. First up, we're skipping through to Cadet Kelly, the first film Nur can remember from her time growing up watching these films. Rob, Andy, and Jake have never seen it before. It's time we flipped the premise of the show, and what better time to do so than when the world feels a little upside down?
And so it comes to this, the last of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy: The Return of the King. The epic conclusion to the epic tale adapted from J. R. R. Tolkien's books, the final battle between good and evil to decide the fate of Middle Earth, the only movie in history to win every Oscar it was nominated for. Due to the government's lockdown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we adhered to social distancing laws and decided to record this episode via Skype. That didn't stop us getting our teeth into it.
Before the government put us on lockdown, we were lucky enough to squeeze in one more night in front of the TV to watch the second instalment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. This time it's The Two Towers, which sees Saruman attempt to seize control of Middle Earth while the world of men and elves attempt to repel him; meanwhile, Sam and Frodo inch closer to Mordor. It's Rob, Jake, Andy and Nur sat around the microphone again as we move ahead in this series and get closer to the end. We hope you're all keeping safe!
Back in 2001, Peter Jackson brought J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle Earth to the big screen and changed blockbuster cinema forever. Rob, Jake, and Andy have been huge fans of the trilogy for a very long time, but Nur's only experience of it was falling asleep midway through The Fellowship of the Ring several years ago. It's just like our Star Wars adventures all over again.
Pixar's latest entry, Onward, is out in cinemas now, so we sat down to talk about it. Directed and written by Dan Scanlon (whose previous work for the animation house includes Monsters University), the film follows two brothers on a cross-country quest as they attempt to resurrect their dad, who passed away years earlier. Is this another piece of Pixar wizardry, or is it missing the magic touch?
This being the final showdown between good and evil means that it's also the final episode of our Harry Potter series, which has seen us travel to Hogwarts on a regular basis since last August and comes to a close in this episode. It's the original four of us - Rob, Andy, Nur, and Jake - seeing you through the last hours of the one the most successful movie franchises of all time. We all know how it goes, but revisiting this movie one more time was never going to hurt. So sit back, relax, and get ready for our next episode.
This is the end. My only friend, the end. Well, not quite. We're taking a trip back in time to December 2010 for the seventh instalment of the Harry Potter saga, the Deathly Hallows - Part 1, the penultimate entry to the film adaptations. Split into two parts in order to bring the series to a satisfying conclusion, the Deathly Hallows sees our heroes venture out into the British countryside to find and destroy the secrets to Lord Voldemort's immortality. Get your tents and hiking boots, because we're gonna be doing some serious cardio. It's just the three of us this week, as Andy, Jake, and Rob discuss a film that, unbelievably, will turn 10 years-old in just a few months. It seems like only yesterday that Rob was venturing to the world's tallest cinema to see it. A lot's changed since then - the film saga of course came to an end just six months later, J.K. Rowling has since outed herself as a TERF, and it's now been thirteen years since the last chapter of the infamous fanfiction My Immortal was published. All subjects are still up for discussion. My Immortal: https://myimmortalrehost.webs.com/chapters122.htm
After our brief detour to a galaxy far, far away, we're heading back to the wizarding world for the sixth instalment in the Harry Potter movie saga: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. After Lord Voldemort's return, Harry and Dumbledore reunite with a former Hogwarts professor who holds secrets pertaining to the Dark Lord's past; meanwhile, Harry discovers an old textbook belonging to the mysterious "half-blood prince". We've got two guests for the price of one this time out, as Nur and Vicki return to the panel.
Nearly two years ago, Rebel Chums began as an excuse for Rob, Jake and Andy to take Star Wars newbie Nur through the entire film franchise for the very first time. Since then, the four of them have gone through a sea of changes, both personal and otherwise. Rob moved house twice, Jake & Andy got engaged, and sadly Nur had to temporarily leave her role as host because she moved across the country for her studies. The hope was that she would return by the time the so-called "Skywalker saga" came to a close over Christmas 2019, with The Rise of Skywalker. In this bumper episode, we catch up with the numbered Star Wars films just in time to wave goodbye to them, as they ride off into the twin sunset on the horizon.
With Lord Voldemort's comeback tour now in full swing, Harry and his friends find themselves in serious danger upon returning to Hogwarts for their fifth year. Looking to guide them through it is David Yates, who makes his first of six current appearance as a director in this franchise. Will Harry and his chums survive the force of Imelda Staunton? Will David Yates handle the largest book in J.K. Rowling's novel series? Rob, Jake, Andy and Ed find out...
We're back. Things are getting angsty and hormonal at Hogwarts for this episode as the Tri-Wizard Tournament comes to the old castle - just in time for the characters to realise they all fancy the pants off each other! Joining us on the panel is Nur, who's making her final guest appearance before she returns as a full cast member in the new year. She's not a big fan of the Harry Potter franchise but she is a fan of this one. Why is that? Well, you know where to find out.
Something wicked this way comes. No, that "something wicked" is not our guest this week, but a creeping sense of dread and the increasingly burdensome responsibilities thrust upon Harry in this third instalment - the Prisoner of Azkaban. Rob, Andy, and Jake are joined by Jay, who's back on the panel for the first time in more than a year to discuss the Alfonso Cuaron-helmed 2004 film. He's not a big Harry Potter fan but he is a big fan of this one, so we've brought him along to discuss the movie that's widely regarded as the strongest in the franchise. Do we agree?
Our journey through the wizarding world of Harry Potter takes us to the second film in the franchise, the Chamber of Secrets. After Dobby the house-elf implores Harry not to return to Hogwarts for his second year, the school is under threat from a mysterious monster and ghosts from the castle's past. Joining us is our good friend Toni, who you may remember from such episodes as "Monsters, Inc." and "Monsters University" from season 2! It's often considered to be the weakest film of the saga but do we agree?
It's season three, babies! That's right. We're back! After making our way through the Star Wars saga and completing the currently available Pixar canon, we're off on another adventure - this time into the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Rob, Jake, and Andy sat down to begin the franchise with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the first instalment of the worldwide young-adult fantasy phenomenon.
We bring back Nur to talk all things Toy Story 4, and to run down the list of our favourite Pixar films. The Pixar series is over - we're moving on!
We're busy these days, but we're back! Back to complete the Pixar set! We've invited our good chum Joe to hang out with us and discuss animated film's most incredible family once again. Does i2 live up to i1?
Señoras y señores, buenas tardes, buenas noches! In this episode, Nur returns to the esteemed panel for her final special guest appearance of season two. Her favourite Pixar film, Coco (2017), is on the agenda.
The Cars trilogy is finally over. Does Pixar's worst franchise go out on a high? Can Lightning McQueen redeem himself? Can our guest Ed make it through all three of these things? Find out!
We're back after a brief hiatus - mainly because Rob was in hospital and Jake was busy campaigning - to dive into Finding Dory. It's a return to the "Finding..." franchise. Can Pixar recapture the immersive and emotional magic of their 2003 classic?
We're guestless once again as we tackle The Good Dinosaur, Pixar's quietly released follow-up to Inside Out. Is it a good dinosaur, or is it a bad dinosaur?
Nur's back! Also, we're watching Inside Out. But mainly: Nur's back!
Returning to the complete the "Monsters" set in Pixar's filmography is Toni, as we head to Monsters University to watch the origin story of Mike & Sully play out.
Pixar take us on a journey to medieval Scotland for Brave! We're without a guest for the first time in season two, but that didn't stop the three of us from battling Mor'du.
Vroom! Back into the Cars universe we go. We're bringing our good chum and old guest Ed along with us because we're gonna need some company on this dangerous journey!
Back after our mid-season break, it's time for we Chummy Rebels to break out the tissues for Toy Story 3. Rob's mum returns to the panel!
It's the (slightly overdue) Rebel Chums Holiday Special! We're taking a Christmas break from the Pixar universe to jump back into Star Wars, this time with the notorious and much maligned Holiday Special, broadcast on CBS in 1978. We've also got Rob's Review of 2018 and Andy's outline for the plot of Star Wars: Episode IX.
Hey howdy hey, we're back! Balloons are strapped to our shoulders and we're off to Paradise Falls. Accompanying us on our trip there is Nur, who's come back to discuss one of her very favourite movies.
It's time to talk about Pixar's most adorable robot! We're joined by Vicki this week, whose surname inspired her to join us on the panel!
Some "technical difficulties" meant we had to record this episode in two parts across five days, but that doesn't stop us from talking about Ratatouille with our good friends Mel and Ross, who hold this film in their hearts.
Rebel Chums return with guest panellist Ed, who's hear to defend Cars from our claws. Or at least that's the plan anyway!
This week, Rebel Chums are joined by Joe, our good friend who's been eager to talk all things Incredible for a while. But does the film live up to the name? Well, let's see!
It's the Return of the Nur this week as Rebel Chums take a look at Finding Nemo, one of the defining Pixar films.
And we're back! Returning to continue our journey through the many films of Pixar Animation Studios. This week it's Monsters, Inc. that takes the stage, and we've invited our good friend Toni to join us and give us her thoughts. Who put that door in the middle of the Himalayas?
Rob's mum Anne returns to the Rebel Chums panel as we reach Toy Story 2! Let's hope she uses her head.
Season two continues, and the line-up of guests expands further! We're joined by Jay, who's loved A Bug's Life since he was very small, and we're also joined by Nur once again, as she makes her first appearance as "special guest star"! It's good to be in the swing of things again.
Season two, babies! That's right, Rebel Chums have returned. With the entire currently available Star Wars saga out of the way, we're moving on to the wonderful filmography of Pixar. With Nur now a special guest star, Rob's parents join the panel for this second season premiere! RC.
Okay, we lied. This episode is the final episode of Rebel Chums' first season! We finalise our thoughts on the most controversial film of 2017, we rank every Star Wars film from worst to best, and we reveal our plans for the future! RC.
And so it's come to this: the final episode of Rebel Chums' first season! It's Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. It's been a wild, pod-racey ride across these ten episodes, but we've run out of Star Wars films to discuss! Enjoy!
Finally, Rebel Chums are heading into the sequels! That's right, after eight episodes of living in the universe between The Phantom Menace and Return of the Jedi, we're finally hyperspacing into J. J. Abrams' vision - lens flare and all. Enjoy!
Rebel Chums are on tour! Okay, we've gone to the cinema down the road, but that's a galaxy far, far away from our usual recording spot. We've ventured into the unknown to see - and discuss - Solo: A Star Wars Story. Enjoy!
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