Cinema To The Letter
296 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 9 ratingsWelcome to Cinema To The Letter, a podcast that breaks down the very nature of C.I.N.E.M.A. letter by letter. For each episode of a film mini-series topic, we cover six films that fit a C for Classic, I for Indie, N for New, E for Egregious, M for Masterpiece and A for Atypical. Who doesn’t love an acronym?
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Best Animated Film March Madness Bracket [Bonus From Behind the Patreon Paywall]
March 26, 2024 04:01 - 4 hours - 385 MBCinema To The Letter is still on hiatus (Godzilla season starts in mid-April), but here's a bonus episode that'll be long enough to tide you over. Back in the Double Edged Double Bill days, every March marked a March Madness Bracket podcast over on the Patreon. We're still keeping that tradition alive over on the Cinema To The Letter Patreon for the Best Movie Monster, but to sell you on joining here's a rather large sample of what you get for $1. Specifically, Thomas, DEDB co-host Adam Tho...
BONUS: Oscars® Predictions 2024
March 05, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour - 123 MBCinema To The Letter is still currently on hiatus, but here's a surprise bonus episode! Hear Thomas alongside friends of the show Rafe Telsch (Never Say Die/Have Not Seen This), Emily Slade (Why This Film/In A Barbie World) and Mel Gore (Tangent1985) as they discuss the nominees for the 96th Academy Awards® & who they think will win come this Sunday! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagr...
Rango (2011) - A for Atypical Won 1 Oscar
February 27, 2024 05:01 - 2 hours - 187 MBIt's the last round up for this season of Cinema To The Letter, cowpokes! To close out the Won 1 Oscar season, Bryan, Thomas & special guest Saveydro discuss the unlikely Best Animated Feature winner Rango as their A for Atypical choice! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. How does Rango stick out in the modern animated film landscape? Why is Gore Verbinski such a visionary filmmaker? Who is the true Spirit of the West? Well, lasso up yourselves some ugly cute critters and hav...
Michael Clayton (2007) - M for Masterpiece Won 1 Oscar
February 20, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour - 146 MBDo we look like we're negotiating? No, we look like we're listening to the latest episode of Cinema To The Letter! For this episode, hosts Thomas & Bryan are joined by special guest Matt Curione to discuss 2007's Michael Clayton as the M for Masterpiece pick of their Won 1 Oscar season! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. How weird is it that Tilda Swinton won her Oscar for this not-so-weird role? What did director/writer Tony Gilroy bring from Michael Clayton to his eventual ...
The Greatest Show On Earth (1952) - E for Egregious Won 1 Oscar
February 13, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour - 139 MBStep right up for The Greatest Podcast On Earth! This week, Cinema To The Letter examines the 1952 Best Picture The Greatest Show on Earth, one of the more infamous winners of the biggest Academy Award about life at the circus as the E for Egregious pick for their Won 1 Oscar season. Together, our duo Thomas and Bryan answer the crucial questions. Why did this inspire a young Steven Spielberg to become a filmmaker? How bad can old school rear screen projection get? Where would we be without...
Another Round (2020) - N for New Won 1 Oscar
February 06, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour - 152 MBCheers to a new episode of Cinema To The Letter! This week, Thomas & Bryan cover the N for New pick for their Won 1 Oscar season: the 2020 Best International Film winner Another Round! While those Academy Awards might be a blur, the exploits of Mads Mikkelson and his bros attempting to stay consistently inebriated is an incredibly entertaining watch worth looking back at! Together, our duo answer the crucial questions. How does Another Round pull off one of the best endings in modern cinema...
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) - I for Indie Won 1 Oscar
January 30, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour - 139 MBDid you forget there's a new episode of Cinema To The Letter? Don't worry, it's still here for you to discover! For the I for Indie pick for their Won 1 Oscar season, Thomas & Bryan are joined by Lili Labens to remember the 2004 sci-fi romantic drama Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. Why is screenwriter Charlie Kaufman the king of "Dude Are You Okay" cinema? What made sad clown Jim Carrey perfect for this role? Where did Hollywood lose si...
Rashomon (1950) - C for Classic Won 1 Oscar
January 23, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour - 128 MBNo matter what perspective you're following, there's no denying that a new season of Cinema To The Letter has started! To kick off their awards focused Won 1 Oscar season, Thomas, Bryan and special guest John Patterson discuss Rashomon! This C for Classic pick from director Akira Kurosawa won the initial version of what is now known as Best International Feature Academy Award and would lead of an incredible run of acclaimed masterpieces from Kurosawa. Together, our trio answers the crucial ...
Cinema To The Letter Season 4: Won 1 Oscar Lineup Announcement [Bonus Episode]
January 16, 2024 05:01 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBThere's Oscar buzz abound and that means Cinema To The Letter is returning for a new season! This time, hosts Thomas and Bryan are looking at six films that have Won 1 Oscar! That's right; this selection is not just Best Picture winners or any of the other major categories. All of them won (at least) one Academy Award in any category! Listen in to find out which specific films will be covered! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at pat...
Return to Oz (1985) - A for Atypical Disney
December 26, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBWe're not in Kansas anymore here on Cinema To The Letter! For the final episode in their Disney season, Bryan and Thomas discuss a truly A for Atypical film from this family friendly studio. While Return to Oz was aimed at a family audience, the intensity of its fantasy imagery was so decried upon release that Oscar winning editor Walter Murch never got to direct a film again. However, does that mean Thomas and Bryan dislike this infamous film from the studio? What separates this L. Frank B...
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) - M for Masterpiece Disney
December 19, 2023 05:01 - 2 hours - 176 MBHi ho and happy holidays from Cinema To The Letter! To get into the festive mood during their Disney season, Bryan and Thomas are dedicating an episode to The Muppet Christmas Carol! Thomas is a lifelong Muppet fan while Bryan hadn't seen a Muppet film until earlier this year. The results may fill you with the spirit of the holiday season! Together, they'll answer the crucial questions. How does this A Christmas Carol adaptation and its Scrooge as played by Michael Caine stick out from the ...
Tomorrowland (2015) - E for Egregious Disney
December 12, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 163 MBThere's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining through the end of this episode of Cinema To The Letter! For the E for Egregious pick of the Disney season, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Shakyl Lambert are discussing the 2015 Disney flop Tomorrowland! Yet, not everyone thinks that Brad Bird's live action folly is all that bad! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Was this the last of a bygone era for Disney blockbusters? Why is Tomorrowland not on Disney+ in the US? Does donnin...
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) - N for New Disney
December 05, 2023 05:01 - 2 hours - 217 MBThe dog days are over. And by "dog days" we mean "days without a new episode of Cinema To The Letter!" For the N for New pick on their Disney series, Bryan and Thomas are discussing the very fresh Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3! Or rather, they discuss their complicated relationships with the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole in contrast to their absolute love for the final entry in James Gunn's trilogy at length. Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What does the future hold...
Clerks (1994) - I for Indie Disney
November 28, 2023 05:01 - 2 hours - 204 MBUnlike some other folks who won't stop talking, Cinema To The Letter IS supposed to be here today! Specifically, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Torrey Depina are here to discuss Clerks! Yes, despite the raunchy independent nature of Kevin Smith's directorial debut, this does fit the Disney season given Miramax was a Disney subsidiary at the time of release. Loopholes, we love'em! Especially as it allows Thomas and Torrey to introduce Bryan to Smith's filmography! Together, our trio answers...
Sleeping Beauty (1959) - C for Classic Disney
November 21, 2023 05:56 - 2 hours - 171 MBCinema To The Letter has awoken from its sleep to start Season 3! Bryan and Thomas are kicking off their Disney season with a true C for Classic: Sleeping Beauty! The ambitious animated masterwork that Walt himself envisioned as his daring opus... before he lost interest in favor of his theme parks. However, Thomas and Bryan are here to ask the important questions about this legendary title in the Disney library. How technologically daring was this for animation history? Is this the underra...
BONUS: Cinema To The Letter Season 3 Disney Lineup Announcement
November 14, 2023 05:01 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBCinema To The Letter is opening the gates for season 3! This time, Thomas and Bryan are getting magical to coincide with Disney's 100th anniversary! Starting November 21st, our two heroes will start covering six Disney films that fit the acronym of C for Classic, I for Indie, N for New, E for Egregious, M for Masterpiece and A for Atypical. Listen in to find out which ones! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2le...
The Exorcist III (1990) - A for Atypical Horror
October 31, 2023 04:01 - 2 hours - 190 MBHappy Halloween from Cinema To The Letter! For this All Hallow's Eve finale to the horror focused Season 2, Thomas, Bryan and special guest Chrishaun Baker have gathered to discuss a very atypical choice of The Exorcist III! Directed by the original Exorcist book/screenwriter William Peter Blatty, this sequel features a serial killer possessing spirit, George C. Scott bellowing and one of the greatest jump scares of all time! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Is the theatric...
Let The Right One In (2008) - M for Masterpiece Horror
October 24, 2023 04:01 - 2 hours - 172 MBWatch out for those vampires, kids! For the penultimate episode of their horror season, Bryan and Thomas are taking a look at the 2008 Swedish vampire film Let The Right One In! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions about this modern masterpiece. How do children deal with loneliness? Is Sweden secretly purgatory on Earth? Why does this very serious movie spark many dumb tangents in this episode? Well, take a dip in your heated indoor pool to escape the snow and listen to this epis...
Wish Upon (2017) - E for Egregious Horror
October 17, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 116 MBIf you wished for a new Cinema To The Letter episode, your wish came true! For the fourth episode of their horror season, Thomas, Bryan & special guest Siobhan Irving are here to discuss the 2017 horror film Wish Upon, a story about magic, death and everything the teens would use an evil music box to bring into existence. Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. What truly makes a film "so bad it's good"? Is the evil music box the greatest modern villain of our time? Which kind of ...
Skinamarink (2023) - N for New Horror
October 10, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 116 MBSkinamarink is one of the more divisive horror films of 2023. Audiences think it's either a lot of boring long shots of dark hallways or a lot of terrifying long shots of dark hallways. Luckily, Thomas and Bryan are here to set the record straight on Kyle Edward Ball's surreal sleeper hit! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What makes for a truly scary horror film? Why did the TikTok generation latch onto this 90s set experimental horror film? Which classic toy deserves more f...
Phantasm (1979) - I for Indie Horror
October 03, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 155 MBCinema To The Letter continues its horror season with the surreal indie darling Phantasm! Joining Bryan and Thomas to discuss this legendary film is former Double Edged Double Bill host and big BOY in his own right Adam Thomas! Together, our trio answers the crucial questions. Why did this very odd movie spawn a long running franchise? What exactly is in those silver balls? How does one survive "the mortician's place"? Well, wipe that mustard colored blood off your hands and step into that ...
Black Sabbath (1963) (C for Classic Horror) - Cinema To The Letter Season 2 Premiere
September 26, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 131 MBThe Halloween season is fast approaching, so Cinema To The Letter is getting spooky for their next batch of films! Thomas and Bryan kick off their horror themed curation with Mario Bava's anthology film Black Sabbath! Three tales of terror that feature phone based stalkers, Slavic vampires and eerie corpses out to seek their vengeance. Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What does Boris Karloff mean to the youths? How much did American censorship affect this Italian film's weste...
BONUS: 2023 In Horror: The Year So Far (Live From DragonCon)
September 19, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBBefore our spooky second season starts next week, Cinema To The Letter is bringing you a bonus episode recorded this past Labor Day weekend at DragonCon! One of our usual hosts Thomas participated in a panel about the horror films of 2023 so far, alongside fellow panelists Crystal Cleveland, Christopher G. Moore, Hansi Oppenheimer, Aaron Michael Ritchey and DL Wainright! Listen as our panelists discuss horror hits of 2023 like Megan, Talk To Me & Evil Dead Rise, as well as underrated gems y...
BONUS: Cinema To The Letter Season 2: Horror Lineup Announcement
September 12, 2023 04:01 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBCinema To The Letter is opening the curtain for season 2! This time, Thomas and Bryan are getting spooky to coincide with the Halloween season! Starting September 26th, our two heroes will start covering six horror films that fit the acronym of C for Classic, I for Indie, N for New, E for Egregious, M for Masterpiece and A for Atypical. Listen in to find out the specific films! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2...
Last Action Hero (1993) (A for Atypical Blockbuster)
August 15, 2023 04:01 - 2 hours - 186 MBThe summer is winding down, so it's time for a close to the Cinema To The Letter's inaugural season on Blockbusters! Thomas, Bryan and their first ever special guest Marcelo J. Pico are here to talk all about the blockbuster to end all action hero runs Last Action Hero! Arnold Schwarzenegger's meta take on the films that created him was met with box office and critical disappointment 30 years ago, but that's not the take of our trio! Together, they'll answer all the crucial questions. How d...
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) (M for Masterpiece Blockbuster)
August 08, 2023 04:01 - 2 hours - 180 MBWhile a toon and a human try to solve a murder mystery, Bryan and Thomas are here to watch a modern masterpiece of a blockbuster! Yes, the penultimate episode of Cinema to the Letter's Blockbuster mini-series is all about the 1988 Robert Zemeckis film Who Framed Roger Rabbit! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Why could Disney only make this film at this specific time? How did Bob Hoskins manage to talk to invisible folks? What is the modern legacy of the Looney Tunes? Well, ta...
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) (M for Modern Blockbuster)
August 08, 2023 04:01 - 2 hours - 180 MBWhile a toon and a human try to solve a murder mystery, Bryan and Thomas are here to watch a modern masterpiece of a blockbuster! Yes, the penultimate episode of Cinema to the Letter's Blockbuster mini-series is all about the 1988 Robert Zemeckis film Who Framed Roger Rabbit! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. Why could Disney only make this film at this specific time? How did Bob Hoskins manage to talk to invisible folks? What is the modern legacy of the Looney Tunes? Well, ta...
Van Helsing (2004) (E for Egregious Blockbuster)
August 01, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 136 MBSure, Van Helsing can face off against the greatest monsters of all time. However, what can he do against the powers of a terrible script and hideous CG? Thomas and Bryan are here to find out for the fourth episode of their Blockbuster mini-series all about Stephen Sommers' egregiously bad summer 2004 flop Van Helsing! Together, our duo will answer the crucial questions. Could a Dark Universe ever work? How did Shrek clearly influence Van Helsing's visual aesthetic? Who else goes as hard as ...
Tenet (2020) (N For New Blockbuster)
July 25, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 132 MBWhile we're still in the radiant glow of Oppenheimer, let's look back at Christopher Nolan's last film Tenet! Together, Thomas and Bryan will answer the crucial questions. Was a global pandemic the only thing that doomed Tenet? What makes a great "vibes" movie? Will Christopher Nolan ever get back with Warner Bros after their relationship with the ultimate toxic boyfriend David Zaslav? Well, put on this episode while you're moving backwards to listen and find out! Join our Patreon for $1 f...
Blair Witch Project (1999) (I For Indie Blockbuster)
July 18, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 141 MBCinema To The Letter continues the Blockbuster mini-series with the next letter in C.I.N.E.M.A.: I for Indie! Specifically, Bryan and Thomas are covering 1999's very profitable summer blockbuster The Blair Witch Project! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What is scary about The Blair Witch Project? How real can found footage horror feel? Should every horror film have a Scooby-Doo parody? Well, don't go on a hike in the woods and just listen to this podcast inside to find out!...
Jaws (1975) (C For Classic Blockbuster) - Cinema To The Letter Series Premiere
July 11, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 124 MBWelcome to the inaugural episode of the new podcast Cinema To The Letter! To start their Blockbuster mini-series, hosts Thomas and Bryan discuss the C for Classic that kicked off the first ever summer movie season: Steven Spielberg's Jaws! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How did young Steven Spielberg ever survive this production? Does the shark still look fake? Which cast members are true salty sea dogs? Well, prepare for the adventure of a lifetime by sinking your Jaws ...
BONUS: Phantom of the Opera And Love Never Dies (Patreon Unlock)
June 20, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 117 MBFor this Patreon unlocked bonus podcast, Adam and Thomas cover the pro-shot filmed version of The Phantom of the Opera at Royal Albert Hall! Listen as our duo discuss their experience with live theater, ponder the fan fiction fascinations of The Phantom and try to make sense of the sequel Love Never Dies! Plus, hear a new intro in which Thomas reveals the upcoming new podcast's name, format and upcoming slate of films that will be covered when it premieres on July 11th! Subscribe to our Pa...
BONUS: Top 10 Best Film Directors (Patreon Unlock)
June 06, 2023 04:01 - 2 hours - 171 MBAs Thomas continues working on the new show, here's bonus podcast unlocked from the Patreon in which he & Adam did a Top 10 List of their Top 10 Best Film Directors! Listen in to hear film dorky conversations and - more crucially - which of these directors needs to direct the third Sonic the Hedgehog film! Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & updates about the new show coming to this feed later this summer! Follow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Fa...
BONUS: The Matrix Franchise Double Dip (Patreon Unlock)
May 23, 2023 04:01 - 2 hours - 208 MBWhile Thomas prepares the new show for this feed, here is double the Patreon bonus episode unlock! First, a media discussion from December 2021 in which Adam, Thomas and special guest Rafe Telsch of Have Not Seen This and Never Say Die take a look back at The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions! Then, an On the Edge of Relevance in which Adam, Thomas and Rafe reunited to give their initial reaction to The Matrix Resurrections mere days after initially watching the then re...
256: Little Shop of Heat [Double Edged Double Bill Series Finale]
May 10, 2023 04:01 - 2 hours - 170 MBFive years ago today, the first episode of Double Edged Double Bill was released. Now after half a decade, the show is sadly coming to a close. Yet, Adam and Thomas are still down for one last ride as they drop the bad movie half and just cover two of their favorite films of all time! First, our duo revisit the sad tension of Robert De Niro and Al Pacino in Michael Mann's Heat! Then, our duo sings the praises of the very odd musical/comedy/horror/sci-fi genre mash up from 1986 Little Shop O...
255: Forest Whitaker Is The Last King of Repo Men
May 02, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 110 MBDespite not looking like a real movie, Big George Foreman is out in theaters. So, Thomas and special guest host Torrey Depina are here to devote a Double Edged Double Bill to star Forest Whitaker! First, Forest Whitaker wins an Oscar for singlehandedly elevating dull Oscar Bait in The Last King of Scotland! Then, Forest Whittaker is Jude Law's toxic organ harvesting bro in Repo Men! Together, our duo answers crucial questions. Does James McAvoy speak for us? Which animated character should F...
BONUS: The Dark Knight Audio Commentary (Patreon Unlock)
April 25, 2023 04:01 - 2 hours - 222 MBYou either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself talking about The Dark Knight on the internet. Due to recording schedule issues and general personal life stuff, there isn't a new Double Edged Double Bill this week. So, we're digging out another bonus podcast from behind our Patreon paywall to give you all a taste of how far your $1 would go if you haven't signed up. This bonus podcast is an audio commentary for the middle film of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy The Dark Knigh...
254: The Monstrous Motherly Antics of Serial Mom and Ma
April 18, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 137 MBEvil Dead Rise is coming this week to bring motherly Deadites to the forefront of the franchise. So, Adam, Thomas and special guest Lili Labens are here to devote a Double Edged Double Bill to horror films with monstrous mothers at their center! First, Best Supporting Actress Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer finally gets a lead role as the titular den mother in Ma! Then, Kathleen Turner is a very good mom and very efficient killer who did nothing wrong in John Waters' Serial Mom! Togeth...
253: Roger Ebert Has a Dog Day After North
April 11, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 106 MBHard to believe that it's been a decade since beloved critic Roger Ebert passed away. His analysis helped shape a generation of critics and audience members alike, including his work with Gene Siskel that arguably paved the way for film podcasts like this one. So, Double Edged Double Bill is devoting an episode to one film he gave a big thumb's up to and another he gave a massive thumb's down to! First, Al Pacino sweats his way through a hot summer's bank heist in Sidney Lumet's acclaimed dr...
252: Stories We Tell About The Raven Are From 2012
April 04, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 108 MB2012 feels like a completely different time for movies. The Avengers were just getting together, The Dark Knight Rises actually tried to end a superhero's story and people were still hungry for some Hunger Games. Now over a decade later, Double Edged Double Bill is taking a look at two of 2012's other cinematic offerings. First, John Cusack dawns a not-quite Baltimore accent to portray Edgar Allan Poe on the hunt for a murderous fanboy in The Raven! Then, Sarah Polley hopes to find out her o...
BONUS: Best Movie Sequel March Madness 2022 [From Behind the Patreon Paywall]
March 28, 2023 04:01 - 3 hours - 290 MBUnfortunately, due to recording schedule issues there is no new regular episode of Double Edged Double Bill this week. However, rather than release nothing, we decided to put out a bonus podcast from behind the paywall of our Patreon on the main feed! Said bonus episode is 2022's March Madness bracket podcast breaking down the best movie sequel! Joining our regular hosts Adam and Thomas are returning guests Jessica Scott, Yonathan Habtemichael and Marcelo Pico! Listen for all the chaos that ...
251: Laurence Fishburne Reaches the Event Horizon with Osmosis Jones
March 21, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 104 MBLaurence Fishburne is returning to fight alongside his Matrix costar Keanu Reeves for John Wick Chapter 4 this weekend! So, we're devoting a Double Edged Double Bill to his massive career! First, Laurence Fishburne voices a virus out to destroy the live action body of Bill Murray in Osmosis Jones! Then, Laurence Fishburne and his space crew float into an intergalactic Hellmouth in Event Horizon! Together, our duo answers all the crucial questions. What deeply upsetting lyrics did Kid Rock m...
250: UHF Seeks a Total Recall Redemption
March 14, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 107 MBIt's a very special episode of Double Edged Double Bill! To celebrate 250 episodes, Thomas welcomes Adam back from his sabbatical with the annual tradition of Redemption! Yes, given every episode has two good & two bad picks to choose from, one pairing goes on and another gets left in the dust. So, every year two films tossed to the side are given a second chance via redemption! First, a beloved sci-fi action film gets a remake that most forgot existed with the 2012 version of Total Recall! ...
BONUS: Oscars 2023 Roundtable
March 09, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 151 MBHollywood's biggest night is coming this Sunday and Double Edged Double Bill is here to discuss! After plans fell through last minute to continue the tradition on this Oscar roundtable with our friends at Have Not Seen This, Thomas picked up the pieces alongside returning guests Emily Slade & Mel Gore! Our trio will be discussing their thoughts on the major nominees for the 95th Academy Awards as well as their hopes for the awards in general. What will win Best Picture? Which nominees rank h...
249: The Exorcist Gets a Letter Delivered By The Postman
March 07, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 133 MBSo, you're a director who recently made a film so acclaimed that it won Best Picture at the Academy Awards. How do you follow that? Well, this week's Double Edged Double Bill is all about that next step. Join Thomas and returning guest Kaycee Jarrad as they examine Best Picture Follow Ups! First, director William Friedkin uses his cache from The French Connection to make one of the definitive horror films of the last fifty years The Exorcist! Then, Kevin Costner falls from the height of his ...
248: Creed vs Supergirl: A Spin-Off Off
February 28, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 121 MBCreed III promises even more boxing action spun off from the Rocky franchise. So, this week Thomas and special returning guest James Rodrigues are looking at a film spin-offs Double Edged Double Bill! First, most of the cast & crew of the beloved 70s/80s Superman movies bows out of the infamous disaster of a spin-off that is Supergirl! Then, new life is breathed into a seemingly wrapped up sports film series with the surprisingly rousing first Creed! Together, our duo answer the crucial que...
247: Michelle Pfeiffer In Dangerous Grease 2
February 21, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 110 MBMichelle Pfeiffer is earning her bag on the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe effort Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania. So, Thomas and returning guest Chris Luciantonio are celebrating her career Double Edged Double Bill style! First, Michelle Pfeiffer leads the infamous follow up to a popular musical hit of the 70s with Grease 2! Then, Glenn Close and John Malkovich get their rocks off by destroying the lives of Michelle Pfeiffer, Uma Thurman and several other innocents in Dangerous Liaison...
246: The Worst Person In the World Dooms the Romance of Julie & Jack
February 14, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 104 MBHappy Valentine's Day, especially to all the doomed romantics out there. This week, Thomas is joined by guest host Ryan Corderman to talk all about films featuring doomed romances, as in romances where the couples don't end up together by the end. Spoilers! First, the first film from Birdemic director James Nguyen is a romantic thriller all about the bizarre twists & turns of internet dating with Julie & Jack! Then, we travel all the way to Norway for a quarter life crisis story that's univ...
245: Suspiria Will Dance Until They’re Breakin’ 2 Electric Boogalo
February 07, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 143 MBIt's time to start dancing at Double Edged Double Bill! As Magic Mike's Last Dance closes the trilogy in theaters, Thomas and special guest/big boss as Talk Film Society Marcelo J. Pico discuss a dance film double feature! First, a horror remake amps up the dancing without sacrificing the terror in the 2018 version of Suspiria! Then, Cannon Film double dips on the breakdance craze twice in one year with Breakin' 2 Electric Boogaloo! Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. How does ...
244: Passengers Have Bad Times at the El Royale
January 31, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 123 MBM. Night Shyamalan is coming out with his latest contained thriller Knock at the Cabin. So, we're devoting a Double Edged Double Bill to "bottle films," which are films that take place mostly in one location! First, Chris Pratt creepily avoids dying alone on a spaceship by dooming Jennifer Lawrence to his same fate in Passengers! Then, the 1960s come to a violent end in a motel at the border between California & Nevada in Bad Times At The El Royale! Together, our duo answers the crucial ques...