Episodes
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
Published 04/20/23
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
Published 03/30/23
Published 03/30/23
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
Published 03/02/23
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
Published 02/02/23
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
Published 01/05/23
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
Published 12/01/22
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
Published 10/27/22
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
Published 10/06/22
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
Published 09/15/22
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
Published 06/30/22
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
Published 04/28/22
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
Published 03/03/22
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
Published 02/03/22
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
Published 12/16/21
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
Published 11/11/21
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
Published 09/30/21
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
Published 08/05/21
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
Published 07/29/21
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
Published 07/26/21
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
Published 07/22/21
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
Published 07/18/21
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
Published 07/15/21
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
Published 07/08/21
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
Published 07/04/21