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A happy home for recommended movies, shows, & music from two people you can totally trust. Chris and Jeremy take turns picking a movie each week to recommend, as well as talk about other pop culture stuff they are consuming. Become a member of the SinClub to interact LIVE with them each week!

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SinCast - FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM - Bonus Episode!

November 22, 2016 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Join in on the SinCast discussion about the latest offering in the HPCU (Harry Potter Cinematic Universe... is that a thing? It should be a thing), Fantastic Beasts and How to Easily Lose Them in a Highly Populated City! Everything is covered, from the weak and strong characters, to the links to the original series, to the hosts' utter inability to properly pronounce "Grindelwald."   Spoiler-free talk goes up to 12:48 for those who haven't seen the movie.    We'll be back on Monday f...

SinCast - Episode 46 - Milkshakes, Mysteries, and Memories: 2007 in Film

November 21, 2016 11:00 - 2 hours - 119 MB

There Will Be No Country for Juno, since she was Knocked Up by Michael Clayton, so she's Gone Baby Gone on the 3:10 to Yuma to be a Waitress, serving some Superbad Ratatouille. It's 2007 in film!   Also, the guys take a ton of listener questions, including best documentaries, best titles, and recent movies that would blow the minds of audiences a generation ago.   Join us every Monday for a new episode of SinCast, and keep in touch! Tweet us @cinemasins, comment on SoundCloud, (https...

SinCast - ARRIVAL - Bonus Episode!

November 16, 2016 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

Join SinCast for a review of one of the highest-rated movies of the year, Arrival! It's a movie that will make you think, feel, and marvel, just when we need it the most.    Spoiler-free talk goes up to 9:24 for those who haven't seen the movie. Also, you should go see this movie.    We'll be back on Monday for a new episode of SinCast. Keep in touch! Tweet us @cinemasins, comment on SoundCloud, (https://soundcloud.com/cinemasins) subscribe to the subreddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/...

SinCast - Episode 45 - We're F*cked: Movies about the Apocalypse

November 14, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Join the SinCast crew as they go on a deep dive into movies about the END TIMES, for no reason in particular... Whether it's zombies, nukes, viruses, aliens, or The Rapture, SinCast has you covered!   Also, the guys explore the year of 2006 in cinema. Some heavy hitters and overall favorites emerged this year, along with a strong lineup of contenders for best of the year. Who will win? A Boston crime syndicate with a rodent problem? A magical rivalry? A miracle child? Or the third Fast a...

SinCast - DOCTOR STRANGE - Bonus Episode!

November 08, 2016 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

To soothe your Election angst, CinemaSins is back with a new MINIPOD for the big autumn hit film Doctor Strange! The newest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a story filled with mysticism, multiple dimensions, and, for some reason, punching. The crew break down what did and didn't work in the latest superhero offering, and you may be surprised by their conclusion!    Spoilers begin at 7:48 for those that haven't yet forgotten everything they thought they knew...   We'll be ...

SinCast - Episode 44 - What's This?: Holiday Movie Review

November 07, 2016 11:00 - 2 hours - 120 MB

Just in time for the season, join SinCast for a rundown of their favorite holiday movies, from a Thanksgiving road trip to a zany Scrooge all the way to a surprisingly famous New Year's Eve party. The movies that tug at our heartstrings and make us laugh hysterically all make the list. Also, there are two that feature machine guns!   Also, the guys break down a controversial year in cinema: 2005. Box office slumps, questionable Oscars, and a glut of remakes/reboots were all featured this...

SinCast - Episode 43 - Who Cares About This Stupid Election?

October 31, 2016 10:00 - 2 hours - 143 MB

Join SinCast for a spirited discussion about politics in movies, where all of us Americans can escape until November 9th. Between All the Presidents Men, Election, Wag the Dog, etc., Hollywood has given us more than enough to chew on over the years. Some of it is inspirational. Some is scary. Some is downright terrifying. The guys have all of it covered!   Also, the CinemaSins crew take on a very good year in film: 2004. So much to choose from... who will win? Will it be a disgruntled wr...

SinCast - Episode 43 - Who Cares About This Stupid Election?

October 31, 2016 10:00 - 2 hours - 128 MB

Join SinCast for a spirited discussion about politics in movies, where all of us Americans can escape until November 9th. Between All the Presidents Men, Election, Wag the Dog, etc., Hollywood has given us more than enough to chew on over the years. Some of it is inspirational. Some is scary. Some is downright terrifying. The guys have all of it covered!   Also, the CinemaSins crew take on a very good year in film: 2004. So much to choose from... who will win? Will it be a disgruntled wr...

SinCast - Episode 42 - Who Do You Trust? - Show and Tell in Movies

October 24, 2016 10:00 - 2 hours - 117 MB

Join SinCast for a discussion about why filmmakers feel the need to hold the audience's hands in the introduction of movies, rather than presenting a world for us to experience. Why does this happen? How do you fix it? The CinemaSins crew has some possible solutions...    Also, the guys dig into the mailbag and answer a ton of listener questions. What movie vehicle would you take cross-country? What's the best unexpected score? Best/worst book adaptation?    All this plus a review of...

SinCast - Episode 41 - Feeling the Feels: Emotional Moments in Movies

October 17, 2016 10:00 - 2 hours - 113 MB

Join SinCast for a rundown of movie moments that make us feel real emotions. From pools of sadness to triumphant chills and everything in between...  These are the moments that wake up the feelings in all of us. Feel with us, baby!   Also, the best movies of 2002 are covered, a solid year in movie history. So many movies to discuss... a Brazilian gangster epic, a brilliant cat and mouse chase, and an enormous fantasy tentpole are just the tip of the iceberg! Which will win? One of those,...

SinCast - Episode 40 - October Sky: Talking Horror Movies

October 10, 2016 10:00 - 2 hours - 119 MB

Join the SinCast crew as they welcome the guys from Modern Horrors  to discuss the current state of horror movies! From psychological scares to atmospheric impact to subsonic (!) noises, the various aspects of the genre are explored. What works? What needs to be fixed? What is Deathgasm???    Also, the mercurial cinematic year of 2001 is reviewed... The field is WIDE open this year! Which movie will take the top spot? An epic fellowship and a lot of walking? A manic pixie French dream gi...

SinCast - Episode 39 - Work Sucks: Theater Stories, Vol. 3!

October 03, 2016 10:00 - 2 hours - 110 MB

Join SinCast for more Movie Theater Stories from a combined 30+ years of experience of working at movie theaters! Sex, criminals, snowstorms and unbridled cursing are all covered.    Also, the guys take a look at the year that was the unofficial turn of the century, in a review of the best movies of 2000! Will it be an up-and-coming rawk band, masters of king fu, an overdue writer, or another entry from a strong year in cinema that will take the crown? Find out on a brand new episode of ...

SinCast - Episode 38 - The Greatest: 1999 in Film

September 26, 2016 10:00 - 2 hours - 112 MB

CinemaSins looks at one of the best years in movie history -- 1999. Masterpieces were all around, from Sci-Fi to family drama to comedy to... whatever David Fincher did with Fight Club. Join the SinCast for an in-depth look at an incredible 12 months.   Also, in an extended Q&A, the guys reveal their favorite heist movies, the best films that take place in 24 hours or less, and which movies from pre-1960 could use a makeover. All this and more on a brand spankin' new SinCast!   Join u...

SinCast - Episode 37 - FALL MOVIE PREVIEW!

September 19, 2016 10:00 - 2 hours - 110 MB

Join SinCast for a discussion of the upcoming movies in the 2016 fall and holiday season, covering smart sci-fi, adult thrillers, Tom Cruise, and a Harry Potter knock-off. After a summer of suckage, we're all looking forward to some promising features over the next three months!    Also, the best films of 1998 are discussed. Who'll take the crown? A band of brothers on a rescue mission? A misanthropic mentor to an ambitious high-schooler? A bank robber with a fixation on a smokin' cop? O...

SinCast - Episode 36 - YOU'RE THE BEST... AROUND!!! - Top of Their Game

September 12, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 99.2 MB

The SinCast crew discusses movie directors, actors, and composers that simply had a streak at a different level than everyone else. It's time to find out who was at the top of their games, and when it was! The answers may surprise you!   All this plus a review of a GREAT year in movies, 1997! Will the winner be a genius kid with a troubled past, a pornographic family, a neo-noir with an amazing cast, a big boat with a big problem, a brilliant heist, or one of the other lesser-seen movies...

SinCast - Episode 35 - All in My Head: Mental Health in Movies

September 05, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

The SinCast crew is joined by special guest L'Orange in-studio for a discussion about mental health in movies; what's right and wrong, accurate and not, and what drives us crazy (no pun intended).    Also, the guys take on a weak (but fun!) year in 1996 for this week's Best of the Year! Will the murderous Midwesterners take the top spot, or will it be the longest movie ever made about adultery? What about an indie spoiler in the year of indies??? Find out on this week's new SinCast!   ...

SinCast - Episode 34 - CinemaSins Confessional: Guilty Pleasures

August 29, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 99.2 MB

This week's episode takes a dive into movies beloved by CinemaSins but very few others. It's Guilty Pleasures week on the SinCast! Come and listen to Jeremy talk you into a Van Damme movie that features hockey, the Vice President and a mascot beatdown. Seriously!   Also, the best movies of the years we've been alive continues with 1995 this week. Will it be a dizzying crime story with a clever ending featuring Kevin Spacey? Or will it be a DIFFERENT dizzying crime story with a clever end...

SinCast - Episode 33 - They Were In THAT???

August 22, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 96.9 MB

This week's SinCast discusses roles that famous people were in before they were famous, and make you say "Wait... is that???" From child actors that went on to be huge stars, to sitcom dads in space, to a house party that launched a thousand careers, the guys have you covered!   Also, CinemaSins takes on one of the purported "Greatest years in cinema history" and chooses their pick for the Best Movie of 1994! Will it be a man that impacted American history... mostly on accident? Or a non...

SinCast - Episode 32 - Creating Monsters and Mood: Talking Visual Effects with Aaron Sims

August 15, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 98.2 MB

In this very special episode, the guys from CinemaSins talk to visual effects master Aaron Sims to get his thoughts on how the effects world has evolved over the course of his career. Aaron's credits span from Evil Dead II to Dawn/Rise of the Planet of the Apes to Stranger Things, and he's an all-around badass.    To lean more about The Aaron Sims Company go to http://asc-vfx.com/ and hook up with them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/aaronsimscreative/   Also, the guys review...

SinCast - Episode 32 - Creating Monsters and Mood: Talking Visual Effects with Aaron Sims

August 15, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

In this very special episode, the guys from CinemaSins talk to visual effects master Aaron Sims to get his thoughts on how the effects world has evolved over the course of his career. Aaron's credits span from Evil Dead II to Dawn/Rise of the Planet of the Apes to Stranger Things, and he's an all-around badass.    To lean more about The Aaron Sims Company go to http://asc-vfx.com/ and hook up with them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/aaronsimscreative/   Also, the guys review...

SinCast - SUICIDE SQUAD - Bonus Episode!

August 10, 2016 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

Summer wraps up with Suicide Squad, one of the biggest and most divisive blockbusters of the season! So many characters, so many storylines, so many things to discuss... Join CinemaSins as they take it all in and try to make sense of why Enchantress feels the need to constantly hula-hoop.    Spoilers begin at 7:37 for those that haven't witnessed this unique movie experience.   We'll be back on Monday for a new episode of SinCast. Keep in touch! Tweet us @cinemasins, comment on Sound...

SinCast - Episode 31 - YOU CAN'T HANDLE 1992!

August 08, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 79.9 MB

CinemaSins tackles the 1992iest review of the best movies of 1992 in the history of podcasts about 1992. This is the year that gave us Tom Cruise squaring off with Jack Nicholson in court, Gene Hackman vs Clint Eastwood in the American West, and Pauly Shore battling the English language.    Plus: From a listener question on SoundCloud... What are the most epic fight scenes in movie history? One on one? Improvised? Funny??? Find out what the crew picks as the best fights in film in this w...

SinCast - JASON BOURNE - Bonus Episode!

August 03, 2016 16:11 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

SinCast is back with a brand spankin' new bonus episode reviewing Jason Bourne! We've been looking forward to this since the Super Bowl teaser... did it meet expectations, exceed them, or disappoint? Find out on the latest MINIPOD!   We'll be back on Monday for a new episode of SinCast. Keep in touch! Tweet us @cinemasins, comment on SoundCloud, (https://soundcloud.com/cinemasins) subscribe to the subreddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/CinemaSins/) and email us at [email protected]...

SinCast - Episode 30 - Toons, Totems, and Starkids: Movies that Make Us Think

August 01, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MB

Join CinemaSins as they talk about movies that make them think before, during and after watching. Movies can bring out  intellectual curiosity, powerful emotional responses, and sometimes even a re-evaluation of values. These are the movies discussed today, with some examples you'll see coming, and some you won't!   Also, the Best Movies of 1991 are reviewed! Will a brilliant, smooth-talking psychopath conquer a kinder, gentler cyborg psychopath? Can a visitor to Lake Winnipesaukee or a ...

SinCast - STAR TREK BEYOND - Bonus Episode!

July 27, 2016 17:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

CinemaSins brings you a BRAND NEW bonus minipod during this summer season, taking on Star Trek Beyond, with its straightforward narraative, badass-but-maybe-seen-before starbase, robo-bees, and hip hop nostalgia. Listen to see if Justin Lin's latest offering can break the streak of a so-far underwhelming summer.    We'll be back on Monday for a new episode of SinCast. Keep in touch! Tweet us @cinemasins, comment on SoundCloud, (https://soundcloud.com/cinemasins) subscribe to the subreddit...

SinCast - Episode 29 - Melodic Memories: Movie Songs!

July 25, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 77 MB

The guys from CinemaSins break down music that will forever be associated with a moment in film. Join the discussion that crosses all genres, between hip hop, classic rock, unfortunate reggae, electronic trip hop, classical masterpieces, and Mark Wahlberg!    Plus, the guys take a deep dive into the best films of the beginning of the best decade in all of decades... 1990! Will Kevin Costner Dance into the crown, will a precocious 8-year old win for psychopathic behavior? Will a trio of d...

SinCast - Ghostbusters - BONUS EPISODE!

July 19, 2016 16:22 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

The guys from CinemaSins are back with a bonus minipod, reviewing the remake/reboot/re-imagining of Ghostbusters! Will this new vision honor or betray the beloved source material? Will the cast show off their sizable comedic chops? Will there be cameos??? Um... ok, yes... there are cameos.    We'll be back on Monday for a new episode of SinCast. Keep in touch! Tweet us @cinemasins, comment on SoundCloud, (https://soundcloud.com/cinemasins) subscribe to the subreddit (https://www.reddit.co...

SinCast - Episode 28 - My Own Summer: BLOCKBUSTERS!

July 18, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 93.5 MB

The CinemaSins crew break down the best and worst of summer blockbusters past, present and future, and discuss what works, what doesn't, and why it's ridiculous to continue to destroy landmarks.    Plus, a deep dive into one of the best years in film, 1989! Will a Crusader win the crown, or a Crusade? Will Lloyd Dobler continue to win our hearts, or will an unconventional rom-com pull an upset? Check it all out on this week's SinCast!   Join us every Monday for a new episode of SinCa...

SinCast - Episode 27 - Summer Classics: Sports Movies!

July 11, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 84 MB

The CinemaSins crew break down what does and doesn't work in sports movies, including when you're just one player away, when you need some celestial assistance in the outfield, and when it's appropriate to be hit by a Volkswagon in a PGA Tour fairway...   All this plus the best of a deep 1988! Will John McClane and his undershirt win the day, will a Ghost with the Most pull an upset, or will an unconventional piano recital win our hearts and minds??? Find out on this week's SinCast!!! ...

SinCast - Episode 26 - A Song of Sin and Fire: Game of Thrones Chat!

July 04, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MB

The CinemaSins crew takes on Game of Thrones in an in-depth discussion about the series so far. Who are we rooting for? What's happening to Daenerys next season? What are the favorite moments from the series? Join the guys for this and more!   Also, the best films from one of the best years in cinema are reviewed, from The Princess Bride to Predator to The Untouchables to Evil Dead II to Fatal Attraction... Which will be crowned???   Join us every Monday for a new episode of SinCast,...

SinCast - Episode 26 - A Song of Sin and Fire: Game of Thrones Chat!

July 04, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MB

The CinemaSins crew takes on Game of Thrones in an in-depth discussion about the series so far. Who are we rooting for? What's happening to Daenerys next season? What are the favorite moments from the series? Join the guys for this and more!   Also, the best films from one of the best years in cinema are reviewed, from The Princess Bride to Predator to The Untouchables to Evil Dead II to Fatal Attraction... Which will be crowned???   Join us every Monday for a new episode of SinCast,...

SinCast - Independence Day: Resurgence - BONUS EPISODE!

July 01, 2016 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

Join the CinemaSins fellas for a thoughtful review of one of the most derided films of the summer, Independence Day: Apocalypse. Er... Election Year. Um... Oh yeah, Resurgence! What was hilariously bad and what was hilariously awful? Find out on this bonus episode of SinCast!   We'll be back on Monday for a new episode of SinCast. Keep in touch! Tweet us @cinemasins, comment on SoundCloud, (https://soundcloud.com/cinemasins) subscribe to the subreddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/CinemaSins...

SinCast - Episode 25 - Superhero Genre Crossovers! Batman, Spider-Man, and Wonder Woman

June 27, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.7 MB

The CinemaSins crew discuss superhero genre crossovers (43:15 if you want to skip there)! Batman in a horror movie? Quentin Tarantino directing a comic book movie? Spider-Man in a romantic comedy? All this and more! Plus, the guys discuss the greatest movies from 1986, which had a stacked roster, including Ferris Bueller, Platoon, Aliens, and Star Trek: Save the Whales.    The guys cover Q&A's about the most over the top movie deaths and worst films made by great directors. Also, let us ...

SinCast - Episode 24 - Sell This Movie! Feat. Tom Hardy, William Friedkin, & Lars von Trier

June 20, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 79.1 MB

Join the CinemaSins crew as they attempt to "sell" movies to each other, either ones they haven't seen or didn't like on the first watch. Misleading titles, unexpectedly moving films, slightly disguised pornography, and a terrible, terrible movie are all up for discussion. Also, after this discussion, all three of the guys separately watched Locke upon Jeremy's suggestion that same night, and all loved it.     Also, the guys see if anything can beat Back to the Future for the Best of 198...

SinCast - Episode 23 - THEATER STORIES, VOL. 2!

June 13, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MB

Join the SinCast crew to hear about the craziest, weirdest, and most controversial experiences of their movie theater careers. Casual racism, lubricant slippage, and brainwraps are all included on the 2nd edition of THEATER STORIES!   All this plus the best film of 1984! The math gets complicated since there are so many amazing movies this year. Help us figure it out as we crown the champion of the year... Will it be the O.G. Ghostbusters? A carousing composer? A DeathBot? Or a band of h...

SinCast - Episode 22 - How the Sausage Is Made: CinemaSins on Dissecting Sins

June 06, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MB

Join the CinemaSins crew as they go through the process of how sins are conceived, birthed, and edited, using many examples of videos you've watched before, but may have wondered how they devised what ended up on the screen. This is a "peek behind the curtain" to show everyone what kinds of things are cut and how much damn thought goes into the famous "Everything Wrong With..." videos.   All this plus a review of the best movies of 1983! Will Return of the Jedi win hearts and minds with ...

SinCast - X-Men: Apocalypse BONUS EPISODE!

June 03, 2016 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Join SinCast for a surprisingly deep exploration into the newest over-coloned summer blockbuster about infighting superheroes... X-Men: Apocalypse! What did it do wrong? What did it do right? (Spoiler--Quicksilver) Why does the villain need friends?    We'll be back on Monday at full strength for a new episode of SinCast. Keep in touch! Tweet us @cinemasins, comment on SoundCloud, (https://soundcloud.com/cinemasins) subscribe to the subreddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/CinemaSins/) and em...

SinCast - Episode 21 - Bad Blood: Best Movie Villains

May 30, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MB

Everyone likes the bad guy! The CinemaSins crew run through a list of the worst/best villains in movie history, from an unexpectedly intense Disney baddie to a dictator that pulls Satan's strings to an iconic madman. Make sure to bring the Chianti...   Also, the best movies of 1982, an iconic year in cinema, are counted down. Which will win... E.T.? Blade Runner? First Blood? The answer wasn't so simple this time. All this plus a rundown of the films on the IMDB Top 100 that the guys hav...

SinCast - Episode 20 - THAT POOR SON OF A B****! - Worst and best luck in movies

May 23, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MB

Chris, Jeremy and Barrett compare some of the poorest bastards in cinema with the luckiest ones ever. Shoddy detective work, sex in psychiatric hospitals, and uninvited mutations are covered. Also, the best films from 1981 are reviewed. 1981 gave us Raiders of the Lost Ark! And... some other things!    Somehow it came up in discussion, so if you're interested in the guys' opinion of Age of Ultron stick around after the main episode for a post-credit scene!   All this plus a showdown ...

SinCast - Episode 19 - Worst Movie Cliches, Best Comedies, and Spinoffs

May 16, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

What movies cliches need to go? We've seen some of these recently in over-coloned movies like Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Captain America: Civil War. Join Chris, Jeremy and Barrett as they list the most annoying tropes in cinema. Also, the best movie of 1980 is crowned... a year that gave us The Empire Strikes Back, The Shining, Raging Bull, and some of the best comedies of all time.    All this plus a discussion of the best comedy films of this century, the movie spinoffs with the ...

SinCast - Captain America: Civil War BONUS EPISODE!

May 13, 2016 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

Join the CinemaSins crew for a spoiler-filled discussion about Captain America: Civil War, the state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and how Cap and Tony measure up to Batman and Superman. MINIPOD!   Join us every Monday for a new episode of SinCast, and keep in touch! Tweet us @cinemasins, comment on SoundCloud, (https://soundcloud.com/cinemasins) subscribe to the subreddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/CinemaSins/) and email us at [email protected].  Advertising Inquiries: htt...

SinCast - Episode 18 - MOVIEGOING STORIES: Sex, Violence, and Theater Talk

May 09, 2016 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

In this week's SinCast, the guys recount their favorite stories from being on the other side of the moviegoing experience, and all the craziness they've witnessed as a (sometimes) paying customer. Also the winner of Best of 1979 is crowned in a doozy of a year in cinema. Will it be Apocalypse Now, Alien, Manhattan, or a dark horse that takes the trophy? All this plus a list of funny moments in otherwise tense/dramatic movies and more on Episode 18!   Look for a minipod bonus episode comi...

SinCast - Episode 18 - MOVIEGOING STORIES: Sex, Violence, and Theater Talk

May 09, 2016 10:00 - 56 minutes - 57 MB

In this week's SinCast, the guys recount their favorite stories from being on the other side of the moviegoing experience, and all the craziness they've witnessed as a (sometimes) paying customer. Also the winner of Best of 1979 is crowned in a doozy of a year in cinema. Will it be Apocalypse Now, Alien, Manhattan, or a dark horse that takes the trophy? All this plus a list of funny moments in otherwise tense/dramatic movies and more on Episode 18!   Look for a minipod bonus episode comi...

SinCast - Episode 17 - Eclectic Directic: Kevin Smith, Richard Linklater, and Directors with Varied Careers

May 02, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

Which director has had the most eclectic career? The answers may surprise you... The guys discuss good options for the most diverse directors, including Rob Reiner, Kevin Smith, Ron Howard and Richard Linklater. Plus, the SinCast prize for best movie of 1978 is awarded, and let's just say it was NOT in line with the Academy. Superman? Halloween? Animal House? Listen to this week's SinCast for the answers to all of your pressing questions!   All this plus the long-awaited answer to the ques...

SinCast - Episode 16 - Star Wars vs Annie Hall vs Close Encounters, Time Travel, and Celebrity Crushes

April 25, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

Chris, Jeremy and Barrett debate the best movies of 1977, and whether Star Wars Episode IV makes the top 2... Also, time travel in movies, books and TV is discussed, including what gets it wrong right, and stupid. Also, spoilers: Bill and Ted. They make it stupid. Fun, but stupid.    All this plus a rousing round of Q's, including best OMG moments, Celebrity Crushes, and favorite Mel Brooks movies!   For the first time in months, all the guys are in one room with ambient sound, so enjoy ...

SinCast - Episode 15 - Opposites Distract: Good Moments in Terrible Movies and Bad Moments in Good Movies

April 18, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MB

Join Chris, Jeremy and Barrett for a hilarious journey through the best movies of 1976. Rocky! Network! Robert Redford! Clint Eastwood! Who will take the crown?   Also, they count down the best GOOD moments from BAD movies and all the terrible moments from good movies. All this plus Q&A about musicals and much, much more!   We have a new theme song! Many thanks to the decorated recording artist L'Orange for working with us. Go listen to his amazing stuff at http://lorangeproductions.com/...

SinCast - Episode 14 - Epic Years in Movies, Monty Python, Jaws, and Movie Music

April 11, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Chris, Jeremy and Barrett cover the most epic years in movie history, from the brilliant 2007 to the influential 1982, and many places in between. Also, a recurrent game of "Best Movie from Each Year You've Been Alive" begins with a raucous evaluation of the movies from 1975. Rocky Horror Picture Show fans should proceed with caution. The guys finish up with a definitive list of their favorite soundtracks and scores. Come for the Pearl Jam, stay for the Star Trek!   We have a new theme son...

SinCast - BONUS EPISODE: Batman v Superman Mini-Pod Review

April 06, 2016 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Since Jeremy and Chris bit the bullet and experienced the highs, lows, and more lows of the Batman v Superman: Yawn of Justice, we just had to get a somewhat spoilery review out, so enjoy a Bonus Episode of SinCast!   Watch Jeremy's review on his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xKItdQEPW8   We have a new theme song! Many thanks to the decorated recording artist L'Orange for working with us. Go listen to his amazing stuff at http://lorangeproductions.com/. He'll mak...

SinCast - Episode 13 - SUMMER MOVIE PREVIEW, Batman v Superman, and Movie Food

April 04, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

Chris, Jeremy, Barrett and J break down the SUMMER MOVIE SEASON that somehow begins in March. Potential blockbusters, disappointments, and surprises are discussed, along with thoughts about the continuation of Hollywood sequel-itis and a round of "what's the best movie based on a video game?". All this plus a teaser review of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Just Make It Stop, and a discussion about best movie food!  We have a new theme song! Many thanks to the decorated recording artist L'Orange...

SinCast - Episode 12 - The People Vs OJ, Best Character Arcs, and Q&A

March 28, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Chris, Jeremy and Barrett break down the stupidly watchable cartoon that is FX's American Crime Story: The People v OJ. Also, based on a thoughtful fan question, they discuss what the best character arcs in movie history (yes, Breaking Bad is included because Breaking Bad is freaking terrific). All this plus an adventurous Q&A is here on Episode 12! We have a new theme song! Many thanks to the decorated recording artist L'Orange for working with us. Go listen to his amazing stuff at http://...

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