The Story of Chuck Koplinski and Pamela Powell

Chuck’s version:

It all started at the screening for The Legend of Tarzan. I was sitting on the aisle, when the luminous Pam Powell asked if the seat next to me was taken.  It wasn’t, she sat down, small talk was made, commonalities were found and a partnership was born.

Pam’s version:

Arriving early, as usual, to a screening of some superhero film, the lights went down and the film began only to be distracted by a man searching for a seat.  Complaining about traffic making him late, I offered my understanding, both of us traveling more than an hour to do what we love.  A friendship and partnership began, but I’m still always early.

The Full Story:

With Chuck’s knowledge of film history and Pam’s awareness of independent and foreign film, the duo found that they were able to provide a comprehensive view of modern cinema as well as its vast history in reviewing contemporary films. While there are occasions where they do agree, their differing perspectives lead them to often disagree about what they see, leading spirited discussions about which of today’s movies have merit and what they mean.

Members of the Critics Choice Association and the Chicago Film Critics Association, Chuck and Pam appear on television, radio, and in multiple print publications.  You can also find their reviews on Rotten Tomatoes and their interviews with the stars on their YouTube Channel!  While the pair are total opposites and generally disagree on movies — this always makes it more fun — they always respect one another, and when they do agree on a film, you know it’s going to be a winner or a hidden gem not to be missed.