Cinema File Podcast
214 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAndrew Shearer has been the voice of film at OnlineAthens and the Athens Banner-Herald since 2009.
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Cinema File: "Braindead" Audio Commentary (Episode 500)
February 14, 2020 19:26 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBFor the 500th episode of the Cinema File Podcast (est. 2009), Andrew took a social media poll asking which notoriously yucky film the listeners would like him to do a reaction commentary for, and Peter Jackson's 1992 gorefest "Braindead" (aka "Dead Alive) won. This is the 98-ish minute cut of the film.
Cinema File: Oscar Picks and Predictions for 2020
February 06, 2020 13:55 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBFormer Blockbuster Video co-workers Andrew and Sam give their respective picks and predictions for the 2020 Academy Awards as well as reviews for several new movies including GRETEL & HANSEL, DOLITTLE, BAD BOYS FOR LIFE, 1917, LITTLE WOMEN, JAY & SILENT BOB REBOOT and more.
Cinema File: Sorority scream queens face off in "Delta Delta Die!"
January 28, 2020 15:37 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBIn the Cinema File's ongoing CultCore podcast series created by Kate Owens, the 2003 Shadow Entertainment release starring Julie Strain and Brinke Stevens is discussed as an under-appreciated team-up of sorts between two of the hardest-working icons in B-movie history.
Cinema File: "Final Destination" parts 3-5 (with Tiffany Warren)
January 22, 2020 19:10 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBTexas-based filmmaker Tiffany Warren returns to complete our discussion of the Final Destination franchise, which Cinema File podcast host Andrew Shearer considers to be the most consistently satisfying horror series of all time. Be careful! This episode contains adult language and descriptions of graphic violence.
Cinema File: "Underwater" has lots of heart (and underwear)
January 10, 2020 16:59 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBBy taking steps to make audiences think it's just some "Alien" ripoff, "Underwater" tricks us into caring about its characters by showing how much they care for each other, but doesn't forget an iconic aspect of the sci-fi horror classic that often gets overlooked.
Cinema File: The best of 2019 and what looks good in 2020
January 03, 2020 16:13 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBFormer Blockbuster Video co-workers Andrew and Sam give their personal top 10 lists for 2019 and look ahead at movies they're most excited about for 2020.
Cinema File: A guide to enjoying "Cats" (completely sober)
January 02, 2020 20:38 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBI've been a professional film critic for over a decade and I completely enjoyed "Cats". Here's my handy guide to how that was possible, and a few suggestions on how this modern cinematic miracle can happen to you.
Cinema File: I saw "Home Alone" for the first time
December 23, 2019 18:43 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBAs the card said in "Love Actually," at Christmas you tell the truth. And the truth is I just saw "Home Alone" parts 1 and 2 for the first time just a few weeks ago courtesy of my concerned friend Henrique. How does a 10-year veteran film critic react? Find out here.
Cinema File: "Final Destination" parts 1 and 2
December 17, 2019 18:50 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBFor the final month of the final year of the decade, Texas-based filmmaker Tiffany Warren joins Andrew for a look back at what he considers to be the most consistent horror movie franchise of all time: FINAL DESTINATION. This episode covers the first 2 movies in the series, but plans are in the works to do the 3 others.
Cinema File: The 10 Best Family Movies of the Decade
December 10, 2019 19:57 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBAndrew and Jill became family movie experts during the 2010s after becoming parents in the early years of the decade. In this episode, they give their respective top 10 lists for the best stuff they saw (and whether or not kids' movies were better when they were growing up).
Cinema File: Best horror movies of the decade (with Amy Paonessa)
December 03, 2019 19:48 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBAmy Paonessa from The Bloodlust podcast joins Andrew in selecting the top 10 horror movies of the decade (2009-2019) and naming the most overrated.
Cinema File: Dan Ewen and the 14-year journey of "Playing With Fire"
November 20, 2019 15:22 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBScreenwriter Dan Ewen details why it took 14 years for the hit family comedy "Playing With Fire" to get made, the mechanics of finding the funny, and his plans for a reboot of the "Ernest" franchise.
Cinema File: Henrique Couto talks "Boggy Creek: The Series"
November 19, 2019 19:33 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBAfter years of secrecy, "Boggy Creek: The Series" premiered on Amazon Prime to rave reviews, but also to the great relief of Ohio-based director Henrique Couto, who was hired by one of his b-movie heroes, Fred Olen Ray, to helm each episode. In this conversation, Couto goes in depth about how the whole thing happened, and his plans to make 3 sequels to his 2013 cult slasher favorite "Babysitter Massacre."
Cinema File: Why everyone is flipping out about "Parasite"
November 13, 2019 18:35 - 50 minutes - 46 MBAndrew and Sam review a ton of new movies in this episode including PARASITE, THE LIGHTHOUSE, PLAYING WITH FIRE, SWEETHEART and many more. Follow Andrew on Instagram @cinemandrew and read his movie stuff each week at www.onlineathens.com
Cinema File: What would you give for a basket of 'The Bad Seed'?
October 29, 2019 14:45 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBOne of the biggest hits of 1956 was "The Bad Seed," a movie about a little girl with blonde pigtails, a loving family, and blood on her tap shoes. Andrew and Xtina take a look at the horror classic and why it still gets a medal from us over 60 years later. (This podcast contains samples of the score by the Warner Bros. Orchestra)
Cinema File: Put ya weight on it! "Dolemite Is My Name" reaction
October 25, 2019 00:01 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBNobody could have predicted that Eddie Murphy's return to R-rated movies after a 20-year absence would be as the producer and star of a Rudy Ray Moore biopic, but "Dolemite Is My Name" exists, surreal as that may be. This is a recording of OnlineAthens staff writer (and Dolemite fan) Andrew Shearer's reaction after leaving an advance screening of the film. Opens Friday at Athens Cine and nationwide on Netflix.
Cinema File: Getting a grip on '90s teen horror comedy "Idle Hands"
October 21, 2019 17:59 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBRecently named one of the 10 worst teen horror movies of the '90s, "Idle Hands" suffered at the box office due to the timing of its release with one of America's most unforgettable tragedies and. Is it a true cult classic, or does the blend of horror and comedy just not work as well as in other, more beloved genre films?
Cinema File: Interview with filmmaker Tiffany Warren (Dallas, TX)
October 16, 2019 15:47 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBDallas, TX-based filmmaker Tiffany Warren is an outspoken voice to be listened to and a creative force to be reckoned with. From her roots as a "one woman crew" in the early 2000s microcinema scene to auteur and recognized authority among female horror directors, Tiffany's unique experience and specific point of view set her apart from her peers. In this candid interview, she outlines the progress she has made and the ways the film business could stand to do the same.
Cinema File: Mark Kendall ("The Magic Negro and Other Blackness")
October 08, 2019 03:06 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBAtlanta-based comedian Mark Kendall brings his hit one-man show "The Magic Negro and Other Blackness" to the Moonlight Theater in Athens on Oct. 10-11 and his new show "Diversity Now" will follow it on Oct. 12-13 at the Moonlight. In this interview, Mark talks to OnlineAthens staff writer Andrew Shearer about how Spike Lee was one of his earliest influences, and the different ways audiences have responded to his own material over time. Visit moonlighttheatercompany.com for tickets.
Cinema File: "Schlocktoberfest" with Sam and Mark from Cine
September 30, 2019 02:37 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBSam and Mark from Cine sit down with Andrew to discuss how selections are made for their annual Schlocktoberfest horror film series and break down the entire 2019 program.
Cinema File: Anayansi Prado and Heather Courtney ("The Unafraid")
September 24, 2019 12:35 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB"The Unafraid" documentary feature will begin airing on the WORLD Channel on October 1, 2019 as part of the "America Reframed" series. Filmed in Athens, Georgia, the film centers on 3 young DACA students with varying immigration statuses as they prepare for college. In this recording, filmmakers Anayansi Prado and Heather Courtney (who also served as producers and cinematographers) discuss how they made the movie. Visit worldchannel.org and theunafraidfilm.com for more details.
Cinema File: "Hustlers" is the "Goodfellas" of stripper movies
September 13, 2019 15:06 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBLorene Scafaria's "Hustlers" does give you what you see in the trailers, but the entire movie is an epic crime saga in the vein of "Goodfellas" - without any male characters. In other words, a far cry from any stripper movie we've ever seen and quite revolutionary in its portrayal of female friendships and motherhood.
Cinema File: You should be disturbed by "The Nightingale"
September 09, 2019 14:11 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBJennifer Kent's follow-up to her breakout horror hit "The Babadook" is even more terrifying, but not for the same reasons. Set in colonial Australia in 1825, "The Nightingale" is a revenge movie for the way men make revenge movies. So what's in the movie, and why do horror fans deserve to be upset by it? (This is episode 478 of the Cinema File Podcast)
Cinema File: Dreaming of Wes Craven (1939-2015)
August 30, 2019 17:20 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBIn honor of the 4th anniversary of horror maestro Wes Craven's passing, I'm re-uploading this recording I did in 2015 that was attached to a retrospective / memoriam article I wrote for OnlineAthens. What you'll hear is me going through the timeline of Wes's films (or the ones I'd seen, anyway) and giving my personal thoughts for each one. It's nerd stuff, but then again, so is podcasting. (Original recording date: 9/11/15)
Cinema File: What is the Disney Movie Club (and is it a rip-off)?
August 28, 2019 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBEver wonder if those "reward codes" inside Disney DVDs are really worth anything? I recently decided to sign up for everything and start redeeming all of them, and it lead me to the Disney Movie Club, which is a lot like the old Columbia House subscription service. In this podcast, I give the full details of my experience and let you decide if it's worth taking the plunge.
Cinema File: "Ready Or Not" to have a blast
August 21, 2019 13:35 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB"Ready Or Not" is more than just one of the most entertaining movies of the year. By writing a fun and interesting hero (instead of turning her into a bloodthirsty maniac), the filmmakers have achieved a serious one-up in the survival horror genre.
Cinema File: "Sugar Hill" is the best zombie movie you've never seen
August 16, 2019 17:51 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBFor episode 474 of the Cinema File podcast, Kate and Andrew celebrate 1974's "Sugar Hill," also known as "Sugar Hill Zombies." Starring Marki Bey ("The Landlord"), and the late Don Pedro Colley ("Beneath the Planet of the Apes"), director Paul Malansky's cult classic is one of the greatest zombie movies ever made. It's now available on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber.
Cinema File 473: "Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark" is a ray of light
August 09, 2019 17:50 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBWith Guillermo del Toro on board as producer, "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" does more than is required of PG-13 jump horror, putting characters from the popular children's book into a film that would be outstanding even without them.
Cinema File 472: Fast & Furious Presents: Nerd & Nerd
August 07, 2019 17:40 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBJust because Andrew and Sam don't work together at the video store anymore (not that they could; it was turned into an Urgent Care years ago) doesn't mean they aren't still THE go-to people for reviews of the latest movies and shows. On this episode: HOBBS & SHAW, ANGRY BIRDS 2, THEM THAT FOLLOW, THE BOYS and more.
Cinema File 471: This podcast has been rated Xtina
August 02, 2019 16:57 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBIn this conversation with frequent Cinema File guest host Xtina, Andrew digs into the unusual circumstances that lead to her interest in horror movies and the things that scare them both. Don't listen to this episode if you're home by yourself at night!
Cinema File 470: "Once Upon A Time" Feels Like Tarantino's Last Ride
July 26, 2019 02:52 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBQuentin Tarantino claims he will retire after 10 movies, but his 9th has an air of finality and is something of a wistful goodbye to the period of cinema history from which he has drawn inspiration throughout his career. These are my immediate notes after seeing "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood."
Cinema File 469: Is "Nurse 3D" the "Showgirls" of horror movies?
July 19, 2019 12:58 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBWith a cast that included TV comedy stars Katrina Bowden ("30 Rock") and Niecy Nash ("Claws"), Hollywood vets Judd Nelson and Kathleen Turner, explicit gore and nudity and lead by a go-for-broke performance by Paz de la Huerta ("Boardwalk Empire"), "Nurse 3D" had all the makings of a camp classic. So why aren't we talking about it? (This episode contains an audio sample of "I Eat Boys Like You For Breakfast" by Ida Maria. No copyright is claimed and no infringement is intended).
Cinema File 468: We don't sling webs but we do sling reviews on the web
July 11, 2019 13:58 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBFormer video store co-workers Andrew and Sam don't have a counter to stand behind any more, but they're still here to tell you about all the new movies and shows they've seen. This episode contains reviews of "Spider-Man: Far From Home," "Midsommar," "Stranger Things 3," "Annabelle Comes Home," "Chernobyl," "Sabrina," "The Last Black Man in San Francisco," "MIB: International" and more.
Cinema File 467: Home is where "The Last Black Man in San Francisco" is
July 08, 2019 18:46 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThe year's strongest contender for Best Picture, Best Screenplay and Best Actor arrives in Athens, Georgia on Friday, July 12th at Ciné. "The Last Black Man in San Francisco" is deep, funny, insightful, beautifully photographed and masterfully performed, and this recording contains Andrew's notes immediately after seeing it. Follow on IG and Twitter @cinemandrew
Cinema File 466: "Midsommar" is the breakup movie of 2019
July 03, 2019 18:02 - 28 minutes - 26 MB"Hereditary" filmmaker Ari Aster returns with the most brightly-lit horror movie of all time, mixing a twenty-something break-up plot with shocking gore, dark humor and Scandinavian folk freak-outs in "Midsommar." Listen to Andrew and Xtina's reaction in the car right after seeing it in the theatre.
Cinema File 465: Is there more than fluff inside "Child's Play"?
June 25, 2019 18:07 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBThe latest incarnation of the killer doll franchise "Child's Play" is a fun time at the movies if nothing else, but is there more to it than what's on the surface? In this episode, Andrew is joined by horror filmmaker and lifelong Chucky fan Henrique Couto ("The Devil's Trail") for a look back on each film in the series, including the new remake.
Cinema File 464: "Dark Phoenix" is the original Angry Bird
June 07, 2019 16:46 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBYou can take the clerks out of the video store, but you can't take the video store out of the clerks. Former Blockbuster co-workers Andrew and Sam review a whole bunch of new movies including DARK PHOENIX, WHEN THEY SEE US, JOHN WICK 3, GODZILLA KING OF THE MONSTERS, HOT ZONE, ALADDIN, MAPPLETHORPE, THE PERFECTION and more!
Cinema File 463: Henrique Couto makes movies for a living
June 05, 2019 18:53 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB5 years ago, Henrique Couto quit his job and devoted himself 24/7 to making his own movies. And he did it by staying in Ohio, adopting two dogs, and working every waking moment of his life. In this interview he talks about how he did it, how he's been able to crank out film after film, and why an insane love of movies is crucial.
Cinema File 462: Kicking it with 1974's "The Swinging Cheerleaders"
May 29, 2019 14:45 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBPart sports movie, part sex comedy and part anti-authoritarian statement, Jack Hill's 1974 drive-in smash "The Swinging Cheerleaders" is currently available on Prime Video and Arrow blu-ray and is guaranteed to surprise anyone going in expecting a cheesy old T&A flick. Andrew and Xtina discuss its complexities and where it fits in Hill's cinematic canon.
Cinema File 461: "Booksmart" isn't a female "Superbad" (thank goodness)
May 29, 2019 13:17 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBOlivia Wilde's directorial debut "Booksmart" is an R-rated high school flick that could easily have been "Bad Moms" for teenagers if not for its incredible casting, sincere performances and intelligent view of the audience. In short? Wilde seems to think more highly of her audience than the average big screen comedy, and the results are fantastic.
Cinema File 460: That moment when "Climax" reaches YOU
May 21, 2019 17:11 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBWith "Climax," notorious provocateur filmmaker Gaspar Noé took a dance party straight to hell and ended up making his most accessible and (arguably) most enjoyable movie. This podcast also contains reviews of "Her Smell" and "The Man Who Killed Don Quixote." Follow Andrew @cinemandrew on IG/Twitter
Cinema File 459: Nerding Out With John Nettles
May 17, 2019 14:05 - 55 minutes - 51 MBThis is a 2011 conversation I had with writer and longtime Athens resident John Nettles, who passed away this week. I loved reading his work, I loved talking to him, and I loved listening to him. You can find his words at jnettles.wordpress.com and donate to help his family at https://www.gofundme.com/please-help-a-family-in-sudden-need.
Cinema File 458: 'High Life' shows humans are the scariest thing in space
May 08, 2019 18:27 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBDespite the Tiger Beat-friendly face of Robert Pattinson in the leading role, there were two walk-outs during veteran director Claire Denis' first English language and first science fiction film. It's scary, it's sexy, it's gross, and it's endearing. Also, it's one 2019's greatest movies.
Cinema File 457: John Singleton (1968-2019)
May 03, 2019 19:13 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBAs a longtime fan of filmmaker John Singleton, I was blindsided by his passing this week at age 51. Please excuse this long ramble, recorded while driving my car, about his movies and his unfinished business in cinema.
Cinema File 456: The "I Spit On Your Grave" sequel is 148 minutes long
May 02, 2019 13:17 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBClocking in at just one minute shy of the running time of "Avengers: Infinity War," the direct sequel to the still-controversial 1978 revenge flick "I Spit On Your Grave" arrived this week courtesy of the original director Meir Zarchi and star Camille Keaton. Who is this movie for? Why did they make it? And why is it so long? Answers (and SPOILERS) here.
Cinema File 455: Earth's nerdiest heroes look back at the MCU
April 18, 2019 02:28 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBAndrew and Hannah met at an all-day 'Marvel Maniacs" marathon in May 2012 that concluded with the midnight premiere of the first "Avengers" movie. With "Endgame" only days away, they look back at that experience and how the MCU has changed in the years since, naming the best and worst of the 22-film series.
Cinema File 454: "Chatterbox" may be the wildest comedy of the '70s
April 18, 2019 02:13 - 58 minutes - 54 MBThere's a goldmine of schlock hiding in the corners of Amazon Prime Video, but 1977's "Chatterbox" is award-worthy. Starring the hilarious and beautiful Candace Rialson (1951-2006), this high-concept low-brow comedy musical has a ridiculously unbelievable premise that we dare not spell out in this space.
Cinema File 453: I choose you, Nancy Drew
April 05, 2019 03:51 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBYou can take the clerks out of the video store, but you can't take the video store out of the clerks. In this episode, former Blockbuster co-workers Andrew and Sam review a bunch of new movies including "Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase," "Dumbo," "Us," "Shrill," "Field Guide to Evil," "I Am Richard Pryor," "Us" and more.
Cinema File 452: How to dig (up) the new "Pet Sematary"
April 04, 2019 12:42 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBWhy was it important to make a new "Pet Sematary"? Because it's a zombie movie that never trivializes the subject of death. In this recording, you'll sit next to OnlineAthens film critic Andrew Shearer on his way home from seeing the latest adaptation of the classic Stephen King horror tale (tail?).
Cinema File 451: Why are we afraid of "Us"?
March 22, 2019 14:59 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBJordan Peele's follow-up to his groundbreaking modern classic "Get Out" is massive, terrifying, fun and thought-provoking. To take "Us" at face value, or to dismiss it as emptier than Peele's previous work, is impossible, as it further cements him as a genre master and star Lupita Nyong'o as one of its greatest heroes (and villains). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.