The Cinedicate: Film & TV Podcast
373 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingLooking for a podcast that takes your love of movies and TV to the next level? Look no further than The Cinedicate - the Chicago-based guide to the world of cinema! Host Armand and a crew of industry insiders, genre-lovers, and cinephiles are your trusty companions on this adventure through film.
From heart-pounding action to soul-stirring romance, they cover it all with a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for the art of cinema. But they don't stop there - The Cinedicate also tackles hard-hitting topics embedded within our films: like our own mortality, modern imperialism, and so much more.
Each episode features an engaging guest from the world of film, from visionary directors to talented actors, and everything in between. They share their insights, secrets, and insider knowledge to give you an unparalleled glimpse into the magic of moviemaking and storytelling.
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#114 - The White Lotus (S1 & S2) - A Juicy Look into the Lives of the Affluent
April 11, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBThis week, Singer/Songwriter HODJE discuses how the first season of The White Lotus inspired her latest single, Make Me The Villain. We also unpack the themes presented in both seasons of the show and look forward to the show's third season. How would you behave in a luxury all-inclusive resort? The White Lotus explores this question with its diverse cast of privileged characters. The show takes an unapologetic look at the selfishness and recklessness of the characters, who are out of touch...
#113 - The Menu - Anya Taylor-Joy and The Inversion of the Pretentious Dining Experience
April 04, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBLooking for a movie that offers a fresh twist on the pretentious dining experience? Look no further than The Menu. This dark comedy follows the story of Margot Mills, a woman who finds herself at the dinner of a lifetime with a group of foodies. However, as the night unfolds, Margot realizes that something sinister is happening at Hawthorne, and she must take matters into her own hands if she wants to make it out alive. In this podcast, Madison and Emily of Reel Friends join in to take a cl...
#112 - Shin Ultraman (シン・ウルトラマン) - The Embodiment of Hope, The Second Installment in Hideaki Anno's Shin Universe
March 28, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBImported straight from Japanese cinema, Kaiju and Tokusatsu expert Diego returns along with self-professed cinephile Mike to discuss Hideaki Anno's latest film in his cinematic universe, Shin Ultraman. On this episode of The Cinedicate, we gather to unpack the Japanese figure of Ultraman and how he represents hope in their culture. Since this film is also the second installment of a series, following Shin Godzilla, we also compare and tone of hope to the previous film's darker tone. We also...
#111 - The Batman (2022) - The Best Depiction of the Caped Crusader Since The Dark Knight
March 21, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBThis week on The Cinedicate, Batman superfan and DC expert Joey joins the roundtable with genre-lover CJ to talk about the latest Batman incarnation in The Batman. On this episode of The Cinedicate, we not only gush about Robert Pattinson, we unpack perhaps the most grounded Batman and superhero film to date. This is the most cinematic take of the Caped Crusader that strips away most of the fantastical and leaves what makes the character resonate so well. We also theorize what the next inst...
#110 - Scream VI - Ghostface Takes Manhattan, How A Film Franchise Moves Beyond It's Legacy Characters
March 14, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBComing in hot from opening weekend, Scream super fans Peter and Kameron join in to share their thoughts on the latest entry in the Scream Franchise. Join us as we breakdown the first film both without Neve Campbell and outside of California, Scream 6. On this episode of The Cinedicate, we share our first reactions to Scream officially becoming a franchise and growing beyond their legacy characters to great success. We also theorize how the rest of the series could unfold with thoughts regar...
#109 - All Quiet On The Western Front (1930 & 2022) - Why The Remake Doesn't Give The Original Film Justice
March 07, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBToday on The Cinedicate, Christian, a Classic Hollywood cinephile, and Lucas, an avid Deutschephile, join the roundtable to discuss the original Academy Award winner for Best Picture and it's 2022 remake, All Quiet On The Western Front. This episode we compare and contrast the 1930 film to the 2022 remake both in story execution and cinematography. A heated debate ensues as we unpack which film upholds the poignant message of the original novel and whether or not the inclusion of the German...
#108 - Rambo: First Blood - The Film That Defined the '80s Action Genre
February 28, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBThis week, Todd of WSTR: Galactic Public Access returns to discuss one of the most heartful action films of the 1980s, Rambo: First Blood. On this episode we take a look back at the film that would spark an entire trend of films that spanned more than a decade, the '80s Action Genre. In addition, we also dive into the deep themes of the film that have to do with returning veterans and that toll war has on a soldier. Out of all the Rambo films that have been created so far, this picture, tha...
#107 - Midnight Mass - A Deep Dive into Mike Flanagan's Horror Magnum Opus
February 21, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 197 MBThis week on The Cinedicate, returning guests Aaron of WSTR and horror screenwriter Doug Levinson return to unpack the deeply emotional miniseries, Midnight Mass by the master of Horror, Mike Flanagan. As referenced in the beginning of the Jordan Peele director spotlight episode a couple years prior, we finally sit down at the cinematic roundtable to discuss the themes surrounding Mike Flanagan's magnum opus. From death and grief, to community and isolation, this series is a deep meditation...
#106 - Mulholland Drive - A Deep Dive into David Lynch's Freudian Fever Dream
February 14, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 163 MBOn this episode of The Cinedicate, cinephiles, genre lovers, and fans of David Lynch sit down to discuss arguably Lynch's best works - Mulholland Drive. Gathered around the cinematic roundtable, we dive deep into what makes this film the archetypical David Lynch film along with it's cultural impact. We also attempt to decipher what this film is all about from the more conventional theories to the more outlandish takes on the film. Mulholland Drive is a dream-like film that centers around a...
#105 - Color Out of Space - A Film Showcasing Why Lovecraft is Horrifying
February 07, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 97 MBThis week on The Cinedicate, Josh, a 3D artist, returns to talk about a recent film starring Nicholas Cage with the backdrop of Cosmic Horror. Listen now as we discuss why Color Out of Space is the best representation of H.P. Lovecraft's work on film so far. This episode we get into why Lovecraft resonates with so many people in the Horror community and why Josh specifically has an affinity towards the genre. We also unpack how and why the Lovecraft Universe survived and outgrew H.P. Lovecr...
#104 - Everything Everywhere All At Once - The Best Multiverse Film Ever Made
January 31, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 102 MBToday on The Cinedicate, Hector from ReShoot and Carla of WSTR join the roundtable to discuss why Everything Everywhere All At Once is the best incarnation of what a multiverse film can be. Join us as we unpack the themes at the core of the film that harken back to the nihilist German play 'Faust' by Goethe with the Mephistophelian bargain. We also discuss when you peel back the fantastical sc-fi wrapper, the core story is a story that we can all relate to. Everything Everywhere All At Onc...
#103 - Atomic Blonde - Charlize Theron Kicks Ass, The Looming Netflix Remake, and The Last Blockbuster on the Planet
January 24, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 111 MBWelcome to another episode of The Cinedicate. This week film podcaster Ruthie from ReShoot stops in to talk about Atomic Blonde and makes a case that this spy thriller is better than the James Bond Franchise. Listen now as we discuss why Charlize Theron needs to take up more action roles and why this film is the perfect encapsulation of how to set a film in the 1980s. We also get into why this film never spawned a sequel despite being a commercial success. Only to find out that Netflix owns...
#102 - Scones (2023) - Interview with Director Cam Lewis and Actress Sam Reddy
January 17, 2023 13:30 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBWelcome to another episode of The Cinedicate. This week director Cam Lewis stop by to discuss his latest short film, Scones. Alongside Cam, actress Sam Reddy also joins in the conversation to unpack her leading role as Julie. Listen now as we talk about the production behind the film as well as the themes presented in this film. The story follows Julie as she spirals after encountering a "quarter-life crisis." During this time, her headstrong co-worker Rose convinces her that her resolution...
#101 - Avatar: The Way of Water - The Most Beautiful Lackluster Film
January 10, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 114 MBWelcome to The Cinedicate! Armand and Pete return along with Pete's brother Nick to talk about James Cameron's latest installment in the Avatar series, The Way of Water. Join us as we take a look back at watching the first film in theaters and how it stacks up to the sequel. After 13 years since the release of the first film, Avatar is back in theaters with a new chapter of Jake Sully's life on Pandora. Jake Sully is still waging a war against the "Sky People," the Humans pillaging the lan...
#100 - Violent Night (2022) - Die Hard Meets 'Rated R Home Alone' and How David Harbour is the Perfect Santa
December 20, 2022 13:45 - 1 hour - 147 MBCHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Welcome to episode 100 of Cinedicate as well as the Christmas Special to end out the year. I am joined by WSTRmedia's Aaron and the talented Ali once again. Join us as we dive into the holiday cheer as we discuss the latest entry into the Christmas movie lexicon, Violent Night. As a team of hired guns raid and take hostage an affluent, and dysfunctional, family, they are not prepare for the not so silent night in front of them. Caught in the crossfire, jolly 'ol Saint Nic...
WSTR: Galactic Public Access - Kyle Katarn - Nov 2022
December 13, 2022 13:45 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBSWAPCAST - This week we are doing an #ImperialInspection on Legends character, #KyleKatarn. WSTR co-founder, Armand Haddad of Cinedicate is our guest. We discuss the importance of Kyle and the influence he has on the new canon. We also talk about Eye of the Webbish Bog monster showing up in comics, every canceled Star Wars Disney project that hasn't seen the light of day, all the fun stuff you can bring home for the Holidays in Week 5 and so much more. Buckle, up baby... -------------------...
#99 - National Treasure Series - Nicholas Cage's Version of Indiana Jones and the Secrets of Freemasonry
November 30, 2022 13:30 - 1 hour - 134 MBSPECIAL: Welcome to another special episode of Cinedicate as we close November and start the festive season. This week, Peter returns to unpack another beloved film series, National Treasure, starring Nicholas Cage. Join us as we dive into the secret societies that formed America and that also left clues to a hidden buried treasure in the heart of America. Riches accumilated since before the formation of the Knights Templar, the secret order of the Freemasons along with America's Founding F...
Grindhouse Girls - Halloween (1978) - Oct 2022
October 31, 2022 21:08 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBSWAPCAST - WE'RE FINALLY DOING IT!!! On our Spooptober 2022 finale, we're joined by Cinedicate host Armand Haddad as we discuss the John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN (1978). We'll also be discussing our theories on the recent release HALLOWEEN ENDS. Stay spoopy ya'll! ----------------------- On this Swapcast, I join the talented hosts of the Grindhouse Girls podcast to discuss and talk about one of my favorite Horror films, Halloween from director John Carpenter. Grindhouse Girls feature Britne...
#98 - The Cabin in the Woods (2012) - Deconstructing Horror and Subverting The Entire Genre
October 27, 2022 13:05 - 1 hour - 132 MBSPECIAL: Welcome to another special episode of Cinedicate as we countdown to Halloween. This week, the hosts of the Grindhouse Girls Podcast return to discuss the film that sets out to deconstruct the horror genre as we know it. Today, we are talking about the 2012 film, The Cabin in the Woods. Join us as we fuel up our RV and take a trip to our uncle's old creepy cabin with our closest friends. The film centers around a group of characters that you would find in a typical '80s slasher flic...
#97 - The Saw Franchise (2004 - 2023) - Friday The 13th For Millennials and The Soap Opera of Horror Films
October 25, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 111 MBSPECIAL: Welcome to another special episode of Cinedicate as make inch ever closer to Halloween. This week, Peter Casa returns to talk about one of his favorite film franchises, Saw. Join us as we traverse the nine released films in the Saw Saga. Starting with the one that not only started the film series, but defined an entire decade of horror films, Saw by James Wan. The premise of these films centers around a serial killer, John Kramer, also known as Jigsaw. Each film he kidnaps individu...
#96 - Electric Dreams: Kill All Others (2018) - Being "Othered" and Being Awaken to Strange Times
October 21, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBB-SIDE: On this Extra Reel, we take a look at an extra episode from Season 2's Exploration into Adapted Materials. Film enthusiast Joey comes onto Cinedicate to unpack the heavy themes presented in Philip K Dick's Electric Dreams episode, Kill All Others. Set in Chicago in an alternate reality where Canada, The United States, and Mexico joined forces to create a superstate, MexUsCan; we follow Philbert's everyday life in the city. All is well with his routine of hologram entertainment and w...
#95 - Hellraiser (1987/2022) - Comparing and Contrasting Between the Original and the Remake, Euphoria In a Horror Film, and 1980s BDSM
October 18, 2022 17:50 - 1 hour - 59 MBSPECIAL: Welcome to another special episode of Cinedicate as we countdown to Halloween! This week Aaron of WSTRmedia returns, along with Peter Casa to discuss the original Hellraiser film and the 2022 remake. Both films center around ordinary individuals as they encounter the fantastical. However, the beings they face will want nothing but pain and pleasure intertwined. Join us as we unpack the remake and his heavy doses of sadistic lore dumped upon a new audience to meet Pinhead for the fi...
#94 - The Silence of The Lambs (1991) - One of the Greatest Films of All Time, Transformation, and Breaking the Watershed for Elevated Horror
October 11, 2022 13:22 - 1 hour - 136 MBSPECIAL: Welcome to the start of the Halloween season! To kick off the spooky season Aaron of WSTRmedia joins this week to discuss not not only one of his favorite films, but one of the greatest films of all time - The Silence of the Lambs. As Clarice approaches her graduation at the FBI Training Academy, she is given a task to meet with a imprisoned serial killer, Dr. Hannibal Lector. In doing so, Clarice plunges into the underworld to use Lector's insights and information to catch a curr...
#93 - Children of Men (2006) - An Extended Look into Alfonso Cuaron's Masterpiece and Finding Hope in the Darkest of Circumstances
September 30, 2022 15:56 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBEXTENDED EPISODE: On this Extra Reel, Aaron, host of WSTR: Galactic Public Access, returns to discuss one of the best films made in the last 20 years, Children of Men. From director Alfonso Cuarón, best known for: Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban, Gravity, and Roma. Creates a bleak future for humanity in this sci-fi thriller. The world has become infertile and the human race is facing annihilation. An unlikely hero, Theo (Clive Owen) is sent to transport humanity's last hope to a g...
#92 - From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) - How to Perfectly Subvert Your Audience, Salma Hayek's Favor, and Quentin Tarantino's Acting Role
September 27, 2022 14:38 - 1 hour - 109 MBMAIN EPISODE: On the Grindhouse Season Finale, we take a look at Robert Rodriguez's film, From Dusk Till Dawn. Gathering around the roundtable is Chicago podcaster Aaron Houillon with WSTR: Galactic Public Access, the screenwriter and Twitch streamer Doug, and the talented designer Diego. Listen to us as we drive into the lore that Rodriguez set up with his best friend Quentin Tarantino...and we talk about feet, of course. The film canters around the Gecko Brothers as they come to the tail ...
#91 - Jennifer's Body (2009) - An Extended Look at Megan Fox's Unjustly Maligned Horror Film
September 23, 2022 01:19 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBEXTENDED EPISODE: On this Extra Reel, film enthusiast Ali joins the discussion with a hidden gem featuring Megan Fox from 2009, Jennifer's Body. From screenwriter Diablo Cody, best known for Juno, pens an exciting female-centered horror film. Jennifer (Megan Fox) and her best friend Needy (Amanda Seyfried) are inseparable, however, after a tragic turn of events at a rock show, Jennifer becomes possessed with a demon as she fell victim to a failed human sacrifice at The Devil's Kettle. Her d...
#90 - The Blob (1958/1988) - How Our Fears are Reflected in Film and Theme Songs For Horror Films
September 20, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 94 MBMAIN EPISODE: Film professor and filmmaker Cam Lewis returns to Cinedicate to discuss The Blob franchise. From the campy 1958 massive hit to the wonderfully executed remake 30 years later, we spend the next episode blobbin' it up with their surprisingly deep themes of inter-generational respect and distrust towards the Government. The Blob films center around a crashed extra-terrestrial element that harbored an all consuming entity that can never be stopped and worse of all, will never stop...
#89 - The Prestige (2006) - An Extended Look into Magic and the Feud Between Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison
September 16, 2022 00:26 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBEXTENDED EPISODE: On this Extra Reel, Todd of WSTR: Galactic Public Access joins to talk about Christopher Nolan's overlooked masterpiece, The Prestige from 2006. Join us as we explore the gritty underground of the magical world as we follow two dueling magicians after a freak accident that left one of their spouses dead on stage. Years later, one man will go to the ends of the earth to uncover the secrets of our physical world with the help of an eccentric scientist, Tesla. Connect wit...
#89 - The Prestige (2006): An Extended Look into Magic and the Feud Between Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison
September 16, 2022 00:26 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBEXTENDED EPISODE: On this Extra Reel, Todd of WSTR: Galactic Public Access joins to talk about Christopher Nolan's overlooked masterpiece, The Prestige from 2006. Join us as we explore the gritty underground of the magical world as we follow two dueling magicians after a freak accident that left one of their spouses dead on stage. Years later, one man will go to the ends of the earth to uncover the secrets of our physical world with the help of an eccentric scientist, Tesla. Connect wit...
#88 - Prey (2022): Native Americans vs. The Predator, Ancient Aliens, and Badass Women
September 13, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBMAIN EPISODE: The talented photographer Peter Casa returns to Cinedicate with another sci-fi film, Prey. This film is the latest entry in the Predator Franchise that takes an unexpected turn as the film does not depict modern soldiers fighting the alien threat, but a Native America tribe, specifically a huntress. Listen now as Peter unpacks how this film is a breath of fresh air in storytelling as it breaks the mold of what Predator films could be like. We follow a female huntress, Naru, as...
#88 - Prey (2022) - Native Americans vs. The Predator, Ancient Aliens, and Badass Women
September 13, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBMAIN EPISODE: The talented photographer Peter Casa returns to Cinedicate with another sci-fi film, Prey. This film is the latest entry in the Predator Franchise that takes an unexpected turn as the film does not depict modern soldiers fighting the alien threat, but a Native America tribe, specifically a huntress. Listen now as Peter unpacks how this film is a breath of fresh air in storytelling as it breaks the mold of what Predator films could be like. We follow a female huntress, Naru, as...
#87 - What Did Deborah Do? (2022): Interview with Director Julius Ritter and Actress Diana Malota
September 08, 2022 13:56 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBINTERVIEW: On this Cinedicate Extra, Director Julius Ritter and Deborah herself, Diana Malota join the cinematic roundtable to discuss their feature film What Did Deborah Do? soon to be released. Join us as we unpack the heavy subject matter of a dysfunctional relationship as two screenwriters find themselves surviving a union that is falling apart. Picking up immediately after her release from the hospital, Deborah attempts to make amends after her violent encounter with her ex. All while ...
#87 - What Did Deborah Do? (2022) - Interview with Director Julius Ritter and Actress Diana Malota
September 08, 2022 13:56 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBINTERVIEW: On this Extra Reel, Director Julius Ritter and Deborah herself, Diana Malota join the cinematic roundtable to discuss their feature film What Did Deborah Do? soon to be released. Join us as we unpack the heavy subject matter of a dysfunctional relationship as two screenwriters find themselves surviving a union that is falling apart. Picking up immediately after her release from the hospital, Deborah attempts to make amends after her violent encounter with her ex. All while us the...
#86 - RoboCop (1987): The Film That Predicted America's Militarization of Police and The Corporate Takeover
September 06, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBMAIN EPISODE: This week, the talented hosts of the film comedy podcast, First Prize Films join the cinematic roundtable to unpack RoboCop from 1987. Join us as Blake and Dave unpack the all too relevant themes embedded in Paul Verhoeven's dark satire. Set in the near future, Detroit is overrun with crime and in this version of America, corporations fund and arm the police with high-tech weapons. Taking advantage of a fallen officer, Murphy, they transform the remnants of his body to constru...
#86 - RoboCop (1987) - The Film That Predicted America's Militarization of Police and The Corporate Takeover
September 06, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBMAIN EPISODE: This week, the talented hosts of the film comedy podcast, First Prize Films join the cinematic roundtable to unpack RoboCop from 1987. Join us as Blake and Dave unpack the all too relevant themes embedded in Paul Verhoeven's dark satire. Set in the near future, Detroit is overrun with crime and in this version of America, corporations fund and arm the police with high-tech weapons. Taking advantage of a fallen officer, Murphy, they transform the remnants of his body to constru...
#85 - Network (1976): An Extended Discussion on America's 5th Estate
September 02, 2022 00:02 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBEXTENDED EPISODE: On this bonus episode of Cinedicate, Simone Salis joins the roundtable to discuss one of the film's that influenced him, Network. From director Sidney Lumet, best known for: 12 Angry Men, Murder on the Orient Express, and The Wiz. Creates a dystopian world where truth comes second to opinion, Network. In this black comedy, anchorman Howard Beale (Peter Finch), after learning he is losing his job, proclaims on live television that he is going to commit suicide live on-air. ...
#85 - Network (1976) - An Extended Discussion on America's 5th Estate
September 02, 2022 00:02 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBEXTENDED EPISODE: On this Extra Reel, Simone Salis joins the roundtable to discuss one of the film's that influenced him, Network. From director Sidney Lumet, best known for: 12 Angry Men, Murder on the Orient Express, and The Wiz. Creates a dystopian world where truth comes second to opinion, Network. In this black comedy, anchorman Howard Beale (Peter Finch), after learning he is losing his job, proclaims on live television that he is going to commit suicide live on-air. This then in turn...
#84 - Robert Rodriguez's The Mexico Trilogy: Hispanic Representation and Over The Top Action
August 30, 2022 13:57 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBMAIN EPISODE: It's a triple feature movie marathon as Diego returns to the cinematic roundtable to discuss Robert Rodriguez's film trilogy, The Mexico Trilogy. Listen as we discuss the films: El Mariachi, Desperado, and Once Upon a Time in Mexico. A story surrounding a musician who falling into the wrong circumstances as the cartel of Mexico is hunting down a man who also matches the Mariachi's description: a man dressed in black and white. The story unravels from there as it becomes person...
#84 - Robert Rodriguez's The Mexico Trilogy - Hispanic Representation and Over The Top Action
August 30, 2022 13:57 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBMAIN EPISODE: It's a triple feature movie marathon as Diego returns to the cinematic roundtable to discuss Robert Rodriguez's film trilogy, The Mexico Trilogy. Listen as we discuss the films: El Mariachi, Desperado, and Once Upon a Time in Mexico. A story surrounding a musician who falling into the wrong circumstances as the cartel of Mexico is hunting down a man who also matches the Mariachi's description: a man dressed in black and white. The story unravels from there as it becomes person...
#84 - Robert Rodriguez's The Mexico Trilogy - Hispanic Representation and Over The Top Action
August 30, 2022 13:57 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBMAIN EPISODE: It's a triple feature movie marathon as Diego returns to the cinematic roundtable to discuss Robert Rodriguez's film trilogy, The Mexico Trilogy. Listen as we discuss the films: El Mariachi, Desperado, and Once Upon a Time in Mexico. A story surrounding a musician who falling into the wrong circumstances as the cartel of Mexico is hunting down a man who also matches the Mariachi's description: a man dressed in black and white. The story unravels from there as it becomes person...
#83 - About Time (2013): An Extended Look Into Richard Curtis' Final Film
August 25, 2022 19:44 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBEXTENDED EPISODE: On this bonus episode, we take a look back at Richard Curtis' final film as a director with the 2013 romantic comedy, About Time. Listen now as Aaron of WSTR: Galactic Public Access joins to discuss Richard Curtis, best known for his popular romantic comedies: Four Weddings and a Funeral, Bridget Jones' Diary, and Love Actually. Pens one last great film in his filmography, About Time. The film centers around Tim (Domhnall Gleeson) and he quickly finds out from his father ...
#83 - About Time (2013) - An Extended Look Into Richard Curtis' Final Film
August 25, 2022 19:44 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBEXTENDED EPISODE: On this Extra Reel, we take a look back at Richard Curtis' final film as a director with the 2013 romantic comedy, About Time. Listen now as Aaron of WSTR: Galactic Public Access joins to discuss Richard Curtis, best known for his popular romantic comedies: Four Weddings and a Funeral, Bridget Jones' Diary, and Love Actually. Pens one last great film in his filmography, About Time. The film centers around Tim (Domhnall Gleeson) and he quickly finds out from his father (Bi...
#82 - Falling Down / RUB (2022): Interview with Director Christopher Fox
August 23, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBMAIN EPISODE: This week filmmaker Christopher Fox joins to showcase his directorial debut Rub, set to hit theaters later this year. We also sit down and discuss one of the major influences for his feature film, the 1993 drama Falling Down, starring Michael Douglas. Listen now as we discuss one of Michael Douglas' best performances in Falling Down. A film that illustrates a man driven to the edge by a society that has seemingly forgetting about him. A mundane day stuck in gridlock traffic in...
#82 - Falling Down / RUB (2022) - Interview with Director Christopher Fox
August 23, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBMAIN EPISODE: This week filmmaker Christopher Fox joins to showcase his directorial debut Rub, set to hit theaters later this year. We also sit down and discuss one of the major influences for his feature film, the 1993 drama Falling Down, starring Michael Douglas. Listen now as we discuss one of Michael Douglas' best performances in Falling Down. A film that illustrates a man driven to the edge by a society that has seemingly forgetting about him. A mundane day stuck in gridlock traffic in...
#81 - Denis Villeneuve's Arrival (2016): Extraterrestrials and How We Perceive Time
August 19, 2022 01:06 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBB-SIDE: On this episode of Cinedicate, we have a close encounter of the third kind as freelance photographer Peter Casa joins to unpack one of his favorite films, Arrival. This episode was originally recorded for season 2, but fell through the cracks of time and is now a Thursday Bonus episode! I hope you enjoy this detailed look into Arrival's themes of encountering life beyond our world, but also how we perceive time itself. While the film has the aesthetic of an alien invasion plot, just...
#81 - Denis Villeneuve's Arrival (2016) - Extraterrestrials and How We Perceive Time
August 19, 2022 01:06 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBB-SIDE: On this Extra Reel, we have a close encounter of the third kind as freelance photographer Peter Casa joins to unpack one of his favorite films, Arrival. This episode was originally recorded for season 2, but fell through the cracks of time and is now a Thursday Bonus episode! I hope you enjoy this detailed look into Arrival's themes of encountering life beyond our world, but also how we perceive time itself. While the film has the aesthetic of an alien invasion plot, just beneath th...
Maniac (1980): The Grittiest Slasher Film and "Sleezeploitation"
August 16, 2022 13:20 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBMAIN EPISODE: This week, Bloody Disgusting's Horror Queers hosts, Joe and Trace, join to weigh in on the grittiest slasher flick of the 1980s, Maniac. Listen now as we discuss the first film to capitalize on the slasher craze paved by John Carpenter's Halloween. Taking place in New York City, reminiscent of the Son of Sam serial killer, Frank Zito targets women, specifically sex workers, to be the victims of his deep-rooted anger. This unnerving film dives into the psyche of an unhinged and...
#80 - Maniac (1980): The Grittiest Slasher Film and "Sleezeploitation"
August 16, 2022 13:20 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBMAIN EPISODE: This week, Bloody Disgusting's Horror Queers hosts, Joe and Trace, join to weigh in on the grittiest slasher flick of the 1980s, Maniac. Listen now as we discuss the first film to capitalize on the slasher craze paved by John Carpenter's Halloween. Taking place in New York City, reminiscent of the Son of Sam serial killer, Frank Zito targets women, specifically sex workers, to be the victims of his deep-rooted anger. This unnerving film dives into the psyche of an unhinged and...
#80 - Maniac (1980) - The Grittiest Slasher Film and "Sleezeploitation"
August 16, 2022 13:20 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBMAIN EPISODE: This week, Bloody Disgusting's Horror Queers hosts, Joe and Trace, join to weigh in on the grittiest slasher flick of the 1980s, Maniac. Listen now as we discuss the first film to capitalize on the slasher craze paved by John Carpenter's Halloween. Taking place in New York City, reminiscent of the Son of Sam serial killer, Frank Zito targets women, specifically sex workers, to be the victims of his deep-rooted anger. This unnerving film dives into the psyche of an unhinged and...
#79 - Behind Enemy Lines (2001): An Extended Look at Owen Wilson's Action Role
August 11, 2022 13:45 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBEXTENDED EPISODE: On this Thursday Bonus, we take an extensive look into Owen Wilson's first, and probably last, action role in his career. Joining me is Josh, a freelance historian and avid movie watcher. He gives not only his hot take on Owen Wilson's acting choices, but also insights into the Yugoslavian Civil War of the late '90s depicted in today's film, Behind Enemy Lines. From director John Moore, most notably known for A Good Day to Die Hard and The Omen remake. Moore begins his dir...