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The Cinedicate: Film & TV Podcast

373 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Looking 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.


Ready to join the conversation? Don't just watch movies – experience them with The Cinedicate! 🎥🍿

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Episodes

About Time: The Importance of Family, Personal Connections, and Time Travel

November 05, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 28.4 MB

Welcome to another episode of Cinedicate! Aaron Houillon from WSTR: Galactic Public Access returns to talk about the hidden Rom-Com gem from, About Time. From director and writer 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. Let's travel back to 2013 as Cinedicate watches and recommends this hidden gem from Richard Curtis. The film centers around ...

#5 - Behind Enemy Lines: The Yugoslavian Conflict, Genocide, and Owen Wilson's Action Role

October 29, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

Welcome to another episode of Cinedicate! This episode I am joined by Josh to talk about this action-packed gem from 2001, Behind Enemy Lines. From director John Moore, most notably known for A Good Day to Die Hard and The Omen remake. Moore begins his directorial career with an action film in the middle of the Yugoslavian conflict. Lt Chris Burnett (Owen Wilson) flies off his designated route and gets shot down over Serbian territory. With enemy forces trying to hunt him down, Burnett's...

#5 - Behind Enemy Lines (2001) - The Yugoslavian Conflict, Genocide, and Owen Wilson's Action Role

October 29, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

Welcome to another episode of Cinedicate! This episode I am joined by Josh to talk about this action-packed gem from 2001, Behind Enemy Lines. From director John Moore, most notably known for A Good Day to Die Hard and The Omen remake. Moore begins his directorial career with an action film in the middle of the Yugoslavian conflict. Lt Chris Burnett (Owen Wilson) flies off his designated route and gets shot down over Serbian territory. With enemy forces trying to hunt him down, Burnett's...

Behind Enemy Lines: The Yugoslavian Conflict, Genocide, and Owen Wilson's Action Role

October 29, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

Welcome to another episode of Cinedicate! This episode I am joined by Josh to talk about this action-packed gem from 2001, Behind Enemy Lines. From director John Moore, most notably known for A Good Day to Die Hard and The Omen remake. Moore begins his directorial career with an action film in the middle of the Yugoslavian conflict. Lt Chris Burnett (Owen Wilson) flies off his designated route and gets shot down over Serbian territory. With enemy forces trying to hunt him down, Burnett's...

Behind Enemy Lines

October 29, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

Welcome to another episode of Cinedicate! This episode I am joined by Josh to talk about this action-packed gem from 2001, Behind Enemy Lines. From director John Moore, most notably known for A Good Day to Die Hard and The Omen remake. Moore begins his directorial career with an action film in the middle of the Yugoslavian conflict. Lt Chris Burnett (Owen Wilson) flies off his designated route and gets shot down over Serbian territory. With enemy forces trying to hunt him down, Burnett...

THX 1138

October 22, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Welcome to another episode of Cinedicate! This episode I am joined by Anthony to talk about this hidden gem from 1971, THX 1138. From director George Lucas, known for the Star Wars Saga and his creative involvement in Indiana Jones, has an arthouse debut in his film career with a science fiction dystopian tale. In the distant future and in a different world, humanity lives in a megastructure far below the surface of the planet. Freedom is restricted by means of mandatory medication that...

THX 1138: George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, and Arthouse Sci-Fi

October 22, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Welcome to another episode of Cinedicate! This episode I am joined by Anthony to talk about this hidden gem from 1971, THX 1138. From director George Lucas, known for the Star Wars Saga and his creative involvement in Indiana Jones, has an arthouse debut in his film career with a science fiction dystopian tale. In the distant future and in a different world, humanity lives in a megastructure far below the surface of the planet. Freedom is restricted by means of mandatory medication that...

#4 - THX 1138 - George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, and Arthouse Sci-Fi

October 22, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Welcome to another episode of Cinedicate! This episode I am joined by Anthony to talk about this hidden gem from 1971, THX 1138. From director George Lucas, known for the Star Wars Saga and his creative involvement in Indiana Jones, has an arthouse debut in his film career with a science fiction dystopian tale. In the distant future and in a different world, humanity lives in a megastructure far below the surface of the planet. Freedom is restricted by means of mandatory medication that...

#4 - THX 1138: George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, and Arthouse Sci-Fi

October 22, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Welcome to another episode of Cinedicate! This episode I am joined by Anthony to talk about this hidden gem from 1971, THX 1138. From director George Lucas, known for the Star Wars Saga and his creative involvement in Indiana Jones, has an arthouse debut in his film career with a science fiction dystopian tale. In the distant future and in a different world, humanity lives in a megastructure far below the surface of the planet. Freedom is restricted by means of mandatory medication that...

#3 - To Die For - Femme Fatales, Nicole Kidman, and MK-Ultra Tactics

October 15, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Welcome to another episode of Cinedicate! This episode I am joined by Diego, a Chicago-native and graphic designer, to talk about this hidden gem from 1995, To Die For. From director Gus Van Sant; known for Good Will Hunting, Finding Forrester, Milk, and Portlandia; pens an acclaimed black comedy introducing Nicole Kidman to her first feature role. In this film, Suzanne Stone (Kidman) is the weather girl in her small-town community, but she dreams of being famous. However, she feels tha...

To Die For: Femme Fatales, Nicole Kidman, and MK-Ultra Tactics

October 15, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Welcome to another episode of Cinedicate! This episode I am joined by Diego, a Chicago-native and graphic designer, to talk about this hidden gem from 1995, To Die For. From director Gus Van Sant; known for Good Will Hunting, Finding Forrester, Milk, and Portlandia; pens an acclaimed black comedy introducing Nicole Kidman to her first feature role. In this film, Suzanne Stone (Kidman) is the weather girl in her small-town community, but she dreams of being famous. However, she feels tha...

To Die For

October 15, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Welcome to another episode of Cinedicate! This episode I am joined by Diego, a Chicago-native and graphic designer, to talk about this hidden gem from 1995, To Die For. From director Gus Van Sant; known for Good Will Hunting, Finding Forrester, Milk, and Portlandia; pens an acclaimed black comedy introducing Nicole Kidman to her first feature role. In this film, Suzanne Stone (Kidman) is the weather girl in her small-town community, but she dreams of being famous. However, she feels tha...

#3 - To Die For: Femme Fatales, Nicole Kidman, and MK-Ultra Tactics

October 15, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Welcome to another episode of Cinedicate! This episode I am joined by Diego, a Chicago-native and graphic designer, to talk about this hidden gem from 1995, To Die For. From director Gus Van Sant; known for Good Will Hunting, Finding Forrester, Milk, and Portlandia; pens an acclaimed black comedy introducing Nicole Kidman to her first feature role. In this film, Suzanne Stone (Kidman) is the weather girl in her small-town community, but she dreams of being famous. However, she feels tha...

The Truman Show: Breaking The Fourth Wall, Jim Carrey, and Plato's The Republic

October 08, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 24.3 MB

Welcome to another episode of Cinedicate! This  episode I am joined by Simone Salis from 2343 to talk about the hidden gem from 1998, The Truman Show. From director Peter Weir, also known for Dead Poet's Society and Master & Commander, introduces us to a man who unknowingly is a star of a hit reality show, Truman Burbank. In this film, Truman (Jim Carrey) and his entire life is a TV set. From the visionary Christof (Ed Harris), through hidden-cameras records and broadcasts Truman's life ...

#2 - The Truman Show: Breaking The Fourth Wall, Jim Carrey, and Plato's The Republic

October 08, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 24.3 MB

Welcome to another episode of Cinedicate! This  episode I am joined by Simone Salis from 2343 to talk about the hidden gem from 1998, The Truman Show. From director Peter Weir, also known for Dead Poet's Society and Master & Commander, introduces us to a man who unknowingly is a star of a hit reality show, Truman Burbank. In this film, Truman (Jim Carrey) and his entire life is a TV set. From the visionary Christof (Ed Harris), through hidden-cameras records and broadcasts Truman's life ...

#2 - The Truman Show - Breaking The Fourth Wall, Jim Carrey, and Plato's The Republic

October 08, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 24.3 MB

Welcome to another episode of Cinedicate! This  episode I am joined by Simone Salis from 2343 to talk about the hidden gem from 1998, The Truman Show. From director Peter Weir, also known for Dead Poet's Society and Master & Commander, introduces us to a man who unknowingly is a star of a hit reality show, Truman Burbank. In this film, Truman (Jim Carrey) and his entire life is a TV set. From the visionary Christof (Ed Harris), through hidden-cameras records and broadcasts Truman's life ...

The Truman Show

October 08, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 24.3 MB

Welcome to another episode of Cinedicate! This  episode I am joined by Simone Salis from 2343 to talk about the hidden gem from 1998, The Truman Show. From director Peter Weir, also known for Dead Poet's Society and Master & Commander, introduces us to a man who unknowingly is a star of a hit reality show, Truman Burbank. In this film, Truman (Jim Carrey) and his entire life is a TV set. From the visionary Christof (Ed Harris), through hidden-cameras records and broadcasts Truman's life ...

Fright Night (1985): Vampires and Peak 1980s Supernatural Horror

October 01, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Welcome to the very first episode of Cinedicate! To kick off the first season, this  episode I am joined by Aaron Houillon from WSTR: Galactic Public Access to talk about the hidden gem from 1985, Fright Night From director Tom Holland, best known for Child's Play and Psycho II, created a cult-classic all surrounding vampires, Fight Night. In this film, Charley Brewster (William Ragsdale) is a high-schooler and a horror-film obsessive. All is going well until a new neighbor moves in next...

#1 - Fright Night (1985): Vampires and Peak 1980s Supernatural Horror

October 01, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Welcome to the very first episode of Cinedicate! To kick off the first season, this  episode I am joined by Aaron Houillon from WSTR: Galactic Public Access to talk about the hidden gem from 1985, Fright Night From director Tom Holland, best known for Child's Play and Psycho II, created a cult-classic all surrounding vampires, Fight Night. In this film, Charley Brewster (William Ragsdale) is a high-schooler and a horror-film obsessive. All is going well until a new neighbor moves in next...

#1 - Fright Night (1985) - Vampires and Peak 1980s Supernatural Horror

October 01, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Welcome to the very first episode of Cinedicate! To kick off the first season, this  episode I am joined by Aaron Houillon from WSTR: Galactic Public Access to talk about the hidden gem from 1985, Fright Night From director Tom Holland, best known for Child's Play and Psycho II, created a cult-classic all surrounding vampires, Fight Night. In this film, Charley Brewster (William Ragsdale) is a high-schooler and a horror-film obsessive. All is going well until a new neighbor moves in next...

Fright Night (1985)

October 01, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Welcome to the very first episode of Cinedicate! To kick off the first season, this  episode I am joined by Aaron Houillon from WSTR: Galactic Public Access to talk about the hidden gem from 1985, Fright Night From director Tom Holland, best known for Child's Play and Psycho II, created a cult-classic all surrounding vampires, Fight Night. In this film, Charley Brewster (William Ragsdale) is a high-schooler and a horror-film obsessive. All is going well until a new neighbor moves in next...

#0 - Season 1 Announcement

September 13, 2020 19:39 - 10 minutes - 7.07 MB

From our screens to your watchlist, Cinedicate is a brand new podcast coming this October to your favorite podcast app. We gather to share and discuss your next favorite film or show. Subscribe now to be ready when the show drops, October 1st!   Connect with Cinedicate On These Social Platforms! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinedicate/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cinedicate Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/cinedicate/ Join Our Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite...

Season 1 Announcement

September 13, 2020 19:39 - 10 minutes - 7.07 MB

From our screens to your watchlist, Cinedicate is a brand new podcast coming this October to your favorite podcast app. We gather to share and discuss your next favorite film or show. Subscribe now to be ready when the show drops, October 1st!   Connect with Cinedicate On These Social Platforms! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinedicate/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cinedicate Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/cinedicate/ Join Our Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite...

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