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Signup for our newsletter: https://reelchums.com/newsletterThis week on Reel Chums, we dive deep into the explosive world of Armageddon (1998)—Michael Bay’s loud, over-the-top, and oddly emotional asteroid movie starring Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, and Billy Bob Thornton.Marcel and Danny ask: Is this Bay’s best film? Why does it make us teary-eyed AND want to scream? We explore its chaotic production, infamous plot holes, and why it still found a way into the Criterion Collection.We also debate Michael Bay’s visual style (is every shot moving?!), the surprisingly committed performances, and how this movie screams ‘Americana’ more than any other.💥 Spoiler: We both fell asleep during the second act… but somehow still cried at the ending.If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why train drillers to be astronauts instead of the other way around?”—this one’s for you.⸻⏱️ Chapter Markers (Suggested):