Something Cinematic

EP 47: "You come at the king, you best not miss."

November 21, 2016 12:00 - 1 hour - 39.2 MB

In which guests Justin Gillespie & Cedric Lega embrace their inner geek to share their favorite movies and television shows. We share real in depth conversations about why their favorite movies and shows have left a lasting impression in their lives before moving into a discussion about the newest Marvel film "Doctor Strange." Before closing out the show, we also discuss the lack of diversity in major films and its impact within the industry and on audiences.

EP 46: "Congratulations, Mr. Simms. You're the fastest boy in camp!"

October 24, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 35.8 MB

In which we welcome Amy Klassman and Mark Curcio to discuss their love of 80's movies and television shows! We talk about our favorite films of that era, Mark's recent experiences in film school, and Amy's love of "Heavyweights." We also discuss the popular Netflix hit series "Stranger Things" before closing out the show with a fun conversation about reboots. Hope you enjoy the show!

EP 45: "Don't worry. It gives him power."

September 09, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 38.9 MB

September 9, 2016 In which we have a Few Brews and talk about movies! Hope you enjoy this very special Something Cinematic/Few Brews Podcast crossover episode. Jorge and Mike welcome Tommy Crawford and Matt Diamond (co-runners of the Few Brews Beer Club w/ Jorge) to discuss Drinking Buddies (2013) and Jackie Chan's action-packed film "Legend of Drunken Master" (1994), all while having a few brews and discussing craft beer.

EP 44: "That's my secret, Captain. I'm always angry"

March 22, 2016 18:19 - 59 minutes - 37.3 MB

March 23, 2016 In which we don our capes and spandex to talk about the world of comic book movies (past, present, and future) with fellow movie geek, and friend, Rick Diaz. We also discuss the movie "Deadpool" and what its success could mean for the genre. To end the show, Jorge puts Rick and Mike's comic book movie knowledge to the test in a fun trivia game. Who will prevail? Listen to find out.

EP 43: "Oh, what a day... What a lovely day!"

March 02, 2016 09:34 - 55 minutes - 30.4 MB

March 2, 2016 In which Jorge and Mike (finally) share their Top 5 Movies of 2015! They also share Honorable Mentions and talk about their most disappointing movie of the year.

EP 42: “We’re werewolves, not swearwolves.”

October 29, 2015 09:03 - 1 hour - 37.9 MB

October 29, 2015 In which we get into the spirit of Halloween by sharing our Top 5 Halloween Movies! Before sharing our lists, we discuss our experiences growing up during the fun holiday and talk about which movies terrified us as kids. We also welcome back guest Jason “DJ Intel” Deuchler (via pre-recorded audio) to share his Halloween Movies List! Plus, we share other listeners’ Top 5 Lists! Music: www.Bensound.com Download/Play / Subscribe in iTunes / Subscribe via RSS

EP 41: “Harry! Your hands are freezing!”

September 28, 2015 21:56 - 23 minutes - 11.8 MB

September 28, 2015 In which Jorge reconnects with listeners to talk about a few fun comedies in this short episode. Find out why “Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp” and “Tig” are worth your time on Netflix. Also, Will “Ferrell Takes the Field” for his baseball documentary while Andy Samberg and Kit Harington spend “Seven Days In Hell” for HBO. To end the show, Jorge defends his youthful days of fighting monsters to protect his neighborhood with his “Monster Squad” (1987). Music: “Ja...

EP 40: “Clever girl.”

July 02, 2015 17:17 - 52 minutes - 29.4 MB

July 2, 2015 In which we (briefly) travel down a “Fury Road” on our tour through “Jurassic World.” In this episode, Jorge and Mike are joined by special guest Jason “DJ Intel” Deuchler to discuss his experiences as a cinematographer and the film “Jurassic World” (WARNING: There are some SPOILERS.) To end the show, Mike and Jason go head-to-head in one of our fun movie trivia games. The winner gets to hang with Chris Pratt. The loser gets eaten by a hybrid dinosaur. Music: "The Legend Spreads...

EP 39 (Part 2): “Hey, mom! The meatloaf! We want it now! The meatloaf! What is she doing? I never know what she’s doing back there.”

May 16, 2015 18:03 - 50 minutes - 26.2 MB

May 16, 2015 In which we finish our lists by sharing the remaining two movies on our Top 5 Movies of 2014 Lists (see below for Part 1!). We also share Honorable Mentions that did not make our Top 5 Lists but that are worth watching. Music: “Glory” by Common & John Legend (Selma) Download/Play / Subscribe in iTunes / Subscribe via RSS

EP 39 (Part 1): “Ma! The meatloaf!”

May 15, 2015 16:33 - 43 minutes - 22.6 MB

May 15, 2015 In which we return from our long hiatus to bring you our Top 5 Films of 2014! Fair warning, this is actually a two-parter in an effort to avoid a long episode. In this first half of the episode, we share numbers 5 through 3 from our lists. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this brand spankin’ new episode to hear the rest of the movies on our lists! Music: “Glory” by Common & John Legend (Selma) Download/Play / Subscribe in iTunes / Subscribe via RSS

EP 38: "Now that's what I call a close encounter."

April 17, 2014 04:34 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB

April 16, 2014 In which we get in touch with nostalgia and reminisce about our “Rumble in the Bronx” (1995) with the great Jackie Chan. We also talk about the popular Netflix series “House of Cards” and its tremendous cast. To end the episode, we share an interesting conversation about Netflix’s method for distributing its shows and how it measures up against a televised series with episodes released weekly. Music: “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” by Will Smith (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) Dow...

EP 37: "Here's looking at you, kid."

February 15, 2014 05:38 - 1 hour - 89.7 MB

February 14, 2014 In which we share our Top 5 Movies of 2013! We also share many Honorable Mentions in a lengthy discussion about the best films of the year. To end the show, we pay tribute to the greatness that was Philip Seymour Hoffman (1967-2014). Music: “Fare Thee Well (Dink’s Song)” by Oscar Isaac & Marcus Mumford (Inside Llewyn Davis) Download/Play / Subscribe in iTunes / Subscribe via RSS

EP 36: "Yeah, bitch! Magnets!"

January 23, 2014 20:37 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

January 23, 2014 In which we share another Top 5 List. In this episode, we discuss our Top 5 Shows of 2013! Music: “You’ve Got Time” by Regina Spektor (Orange is the New Black) Download/Play / Subscribe in iTunes / Subscribe via RSS

EP 35: "Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"

January 14, 2014 18:48 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

January 14, 2014 In which we share our personal lists of Top 5 Shows of All-Time! A few surprise picks in the mix. We also share listener Top 5 Lists. Thanks to everyone for sharing your lilsts! Music: “The Simpsons Theme” by Danny Elfman (The Simpsons) Download/Play / Subscribe in iTunes / Subscribe via RSS

EP 34: "The dishes are done, man."

December 16, 2013 00:52 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

December 15, 2013 In which we have a game-themed episode by discussing the films “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” (in theaters) and the sci-fi hit “Ender’s Game” (2013). We are also joined by special guest Jaime Radar as he and Mike go head-to-head in the return of the robot-voiced Movie Soundtrack Game. There might be some actual singing in this one too, folks. So, try not to fall out of chair while listening like our guest almost did mid-game. Music: “Christmas Vacation” by Mavis Staples ...

EP 33: "I am Loki of Asgard, and I am burdened with glorious purpose."

November 13, 2013 23:32 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

November 13, 2013 In which it’s never too late to talk about scary movies with the Halloween season gone as we discuss the horror movie “V/H/S” (2012). Beforehand, we share our mixed feelings about Marvel’s “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” (ABC) and later touch on some stand-up comedy with “Aziz Ansari: Buried Alive” (2013 - only on Netflix). Also, we talk about the very ambitious movie “Cloud Atlas” (2012) before ending the show by discussing Alfonso Cuaron’s hit film “Gravity” (2013 - in theaters)...

EP 32: "I am the one who knocks!"

October 20, 2013 03:08 - 1 hour - 99 MB

October 16, 2013 In which we celebrate 5 amazing seasons of “Breaking Bad” (AMC) and discuss our thoughts on the finale. In the first part of the episode, Jorge is joined by returning guest Chris Gobin before wrapping up this spoiler-filled Breaking Bad episode with a lengthy conversation about the show with Mike. Song: “Baby Blue” by Bad Finger & “Negro Y Azul: The Ballad Of Heisenberg” by Los Cuates De Sinaloa Download/Play / Subscribe in iTunes / Subscribe via RSS

EP 31: "It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again."

September 21, 2013 20:20 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

September 21, 2013 In which we have tons to talk about in movies and television. In the world of television, we touch on Marvel’s upcoming series “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” (ABC), Mindy Kaling’s popular comedy “The Mindy Project” (Fox), and the investigative drama “The Bridge” (FX). We also talk about the movies “Certified Copy” (2010), Steve McQueen’s “Hunger” (2008), and end the show with an intense discussion about Edgar Wright’s “The World’s End” (in theaters). *Side note: Apologies for th...

EP 30: "To infinity, and beyond!"

August 25, 2013 16:48 - 58 minutes - 26.6 MB

August 25, 2013 In which we rank our favorite animated movies with our newest Top 5 List! Before sharing our lists, we discuss the buzz around Ben Affleck being cast as the new Batman. Also, we briefly touch on the supernatural hit film “The Conjuring” (in theaters). Before ending the show, we read listener Top 5’s! Thanks to all that emailed and shared with us! Music: “You’ve Got a Friend In Me” by Randy Newman (Toy Story) Download/Play / Subscribe in iTunes / Subscribe via RSS

EP 29: "Today, We Cancel the Apocalypse"

August 24, 2013 20:13 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MB

August 11, 2013 In which Jorge and Mike gush about Guillermo Del Toro’s “Pacific Rim” (in theaters) before going bonkers and “Breaking Bad” for AMC’s hit show. To end the episode, Mike and Jorge go head-to-head in the show’s new “Six Degrees of John C. Reilly” game. It wasn’t pretty, but in the end, there was a victor. Music: “Breaking Bad Theme” (Breaking Bad) Download/Play / Subscribe in iTunes / Subscribe via RSS

EP 28: "You've got red on you."

July 07, 2013 20:30 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

July 7, 2013 In which Jorge has another solo-cast episode to share his thoughts on “Man of Steel” (in theaters). Also, some television talk in this short episode. Tina Fey’s “30 Rock” (NBC) is covered before ending the show by talking about “Parks and Recreation” (NBC). Music: “Jump In The Line” by Harry Belafonte (Beetlejuice) Download/Play / Subscribe in iTunes / Subscribe via RSS

EP 27: "With great power comes great responsibility."

May 17, 2013 08:46 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

May 17, 2013 In which we have a jam-packed, superhero-themed episode for your listening pleasure. Jorge finally settles his Oscar wager loss to Mike by reviewing “Baby Geniuses” (1999) before Mike expresses strong emotions toward Marc Webb’s “The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012). To end the show, we share our thoughts on “Iron Man 3” (currently in theaters) and director Shane Black’s strong influence on the film. Music: “We Are Sex Bob-Omb” by Sex Bob-Omb (Scott Pilgrim vs the World) Download/Play...

EP 26: "I love the smell of napalm in the morning."

April 11, 2013 10:33 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

March 11, 2013 In which Mike returns from podcasting hibernation to talk movies with Jorge and guest Chris Matras in this special Top 5 Military Movies episode. Join Chris and Jorge as they talk about their military experiences before the trio digs into their personal favorite military films. WARNING: Brief spoilers for “Full Metal Jacket,” and big spoilers for “Inglourious Basterds.” Music: “These Boots Are Made For Walking” by Nancy Sinatra (Full Metal Jacket) Download/Play / Subscribe in ...

EP 25: "You guys give up? Or are you thirsty for more?"

April 02, 2013 21:11 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

April 2, 2013 In which two very special guests (Christina “Grant” Clark & Chris “Gobes” Gobin) join Jorge to discuss Sam Raimi’s new film “Oz the Great and Powerful” (currently in theaters). WARNING: Minor (?) spoilers for Oz. Also, Christina expresses her fandom for the “Twilight” books and movie series. To end the show, Chris and Christina fight to the death in the podcast’s funnest game yet! If that doesn’t grab your attention, there is a robot involved. You’re welcome. *Follow these fell...

EP 24: "Cool, cool, cool."

March 25, 2013 17:43 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

March 25, 2013 In which it’s a solo-cast and Jorge talks some television. The first show discussed is Kevin Bacon’s mystery/crime/drama “The Following” before talking about NBC’s popular reality show “The Biggest Loser.” To end this TV-themed episode, Jorge talks about season 3 of the popular show “The Walking Dead” (AMC). Music: “Warm Shadow” by Fink (The Walking Dead: Season 3) Download/Play / Subscribe in iTunes / Subscribe via RSS

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