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348: Terminator 2: Judgment Day: 35th Anniversary

We’ll Be Back has never run truer as Dave, Hunter, Jack, and special guest JC return to talk T2. For 35 years, Terminator 2: Judgment Day hasn’t just been one of the greatest action movies ever made; it has remained the gold standard that every blockbuster has been chasing ever since. This week on Reel Chronicles, we’re celebrating James Cameron’s groundbreaking sci-fi masterpiece by revisiting everything that makes T2 a true cinematic landmark. From Arnold Schwarzenegger’s iconic T-800 and Linda Hamilton’s legendary transformation into Sarah Connor to Robert Patrick’s chilling T-1000, we break down the performances, the revolutionary visual effects, and the film that forever changed the genre.

We’ll also discuss what has aged the best (and maybe a few things that haven’t), recast the film with Hollywood’s Golden Age stars, build our Terminator 2 Mount Rushmore, revisit its awards legacy and lasting cultural impact, and explain why, 35 years later, Terminator 2: Judgment Day remains one of the most influential and endlessly rewatchable films ever made. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or experiencing it for the first time, join us as we celebrate one of cinema’s greatest sequels.

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David Gonzalez
David Gonzalez is the founder and chief film critic of The Cinematic Reel (formally Reel Talk Inc.) and host of the Reel Chronicles and Chop Talk podcasts. As a Cuban American independent film critic, David writes fair and diverse criticism covering movies of all genres and spotlighting minority voices through Reel Talk. David has covered and reviewed films at Tribeca, TIFF, NYFF, Sundance, SXSW, and several other film festivals. He is a Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer-Approved Critic and a member of the Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA), New York Film Critics Online, Hollywood Film Critics Association, the North American Film Critic Association and the International Film Society Critics Association. As an avid film collector and awards watcher, David's finger is always on the industry's pulse. David informs and educates with knowledgeable and exciting content and has become a trusted resource for readers and listeners alike. Email him at david@reeltalkinc.com or follow him on Twitter and Instagram @reeltalkinc.

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