Welcome to Episode 103 of the “Reel Chat Podcast.” This week we continue our countdown of Empire Magazine’s Top 100 Greatest Movies of all time.

Like most great comedies, 1984’s “Ghostbusters” relies on the interactions and conversations between its characters, but leaves enough headroom for some great visuals that play along with the gags. The rest of the film reveals something greatly lacking in many modern comedies: smart dialogue, full of quips, cynicism, sarcasm, and all-around zaniness that feels spontaneous rather than scripted. From the Columbia Pictures logo, accompanied by Elmer Bernstein’s eerie score, to the moment the iconic theme song is cued, a smile full of fond memories plasters itself to the audience’s faces. Everything that follows is a grandiose spectacle of comedy and special effects, enhanced by an outstanding cast that makes the film feel as fresh and original as it did when it originally premiered in 1984.

The creative team rightly allowed Bill Murray to go all out with Venkman and establish that cynical comic persona for which he is now celebrated. With director Ivan Reitman reining it all together, the spook-fest that is “Ghostbusters” still produces laughs of epic proportions. Demonstrating that big-budget special effects can mesh well with laugh-out-loud comedy, the film also enjoys being one of the most successful comedy franchises ever made and continues to convert a new generation of fans with each viewing.

Joining your host Dr. Adam Stolfo (the mouth of Reel Chat) is Dr. Michael Hadjion (the heart of Reel Chat), Dr. Damon Quah (the brains of Reel Chat) and special guest panelist Tyson Legg of the “Nic, Tys and Videotape” podcast (our token African-American every-man). Join the team as they discuss the film’s ongoing legacy, its origins, the work and career of director Ivan Reitman (he’s a genius), the unforgettable cast, its upcoming 2020 sequel, the decisions on where they used (and did not use) Elmer Bernstein’s score, the current state of the Ghostbusters franchise as a whole, and as always – much, much more!

This is of course a very special episode of Reel Chat, as it marks the third time the show has revisited a film that’s already been covered – all the way back in January 2015 (Episode 1).

So does “Ghostbusters” deserve it’s spot in the Top 100? And is position number 68 where it belongs?