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Cinema To The Letter: Destroy All Monsters (1968) (C for Classic Godzilla)
April 23, 2024 16:04 - 2 hours - 115 MBGodzilla is turning 70, so it's about time we finally try to Destroy All Monsters! As the legendary kaiju reaches this milestone, Cinema To The Letter is looking at six different Godzilla films for this brand-new season! In this episode, Thomas, Bryan, and special guest Bill Mulligan discuss the 9th film to feature Godzilla known as Destroy All Monsters, in which the big G shares the screen with fellow kaiju Mothra, Anguirus, and King Ghidorah amongst others! Together, our trio asks the impor...
Cinema To The Letter: Season 5: Godzilla Lineup Announcement - Bonus Episode
April 16, 2024 16:14 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThe King of the Monsters is also the king kaiju of Cinema To The Letter! For their upcoming fifth season, Cinema To The Letter hosts Thomas & Bryan are tackling their first franchise: Godzilla! That's right, Cinema To The Letter is celebrating this legendary movie monster's 70th birthday with a full season devoted to covering six Godzilla films. Which Godzilla films will fit the typical acronym programming of Classic, Indie, New, Egregious, Masterpiece, and Atypical? Tune into this special bo...
Cinema To The Letter: Best Animated Film March Madness Bracket - Bonus Episode
March 26, 2024 16:18 - 4 hours - 256 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 Thoma...
TFSPod: 96th Annual Academy Awards Wrap-Up, SXSW 2024
March 15, 2024 18:35 - 1 hour - 101 MBSiobhan and Marcelo cover the 96th Academy Awards. That’s right, it’s the end of awards season 2023! They also talk Poor Things, American Fiction, Anatomy of a Fall, Love Lies Bleeding, and as part of SXSW 2024 coverage: Sing Sing, Babes, and Monkey Man, plus a whole lot more! Join our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
TFSPod: The 11th Annual Talk Film Society Awards, Her
March 08, 2024 06:01 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBSiobhan and Marcelo present the winners of this year’s Talk Film Society Awards! Before they hand out those awards, they go back and discuss the first recipient of the Talk Film Society Awards Best Film award, 2013’s Her. Check out this year’s nominees: TalkFilmSociety.com/TFSAwards Join our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on everything TFS: TalkFilmSoc.com/Discord
Cinema To The Letter: Oscars Predictions 2024 - Bonus Episode
March 05, 2024 17:07 - 1 hour - 81.6 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 Instagram,...
TFSPod: Best Directors & Best Pictures 2023, The English Patient
March 01, 2024 06:01 - 2 hours - 123 MBSiobhan and Marcelo talk the Best Pictures and Best Directors of 2023 in the almost-last episode of their awards season series. They also discuss the movie of the week, The English Patient, the Oscar winner for Best Picture and Best Director. Plus, they talk Dune: Part Two, Problemista, Hannibal, The Fugitive, Thanksgiving, Wonka, Salvador, and a whole lot more!
It Pod to Be You: Episode 100 - Gone Girl
February 28, 2024 18:51 - 2 hours - 130 MBHello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) celebrates the podcast's 100th episode with an epic tribute to David Fincher's 2014 absurdist black romantic comedy GONE GIRL. Starring Rosamund Pike and Ben Affleck, the twisted marriage story was a smash hit and in the decade since has emerged as an influential and unforgettable classic. Manish invites a group of guests to dissect the film: Erica (@eRockReviews), Dave (@darnthatdave), Erin (@erinefraser), Ben (@nebisben), Sal (@salandthebadp...
Cinema To The Letter: Rango (2011) (A for Atypical Won 1 Oscar)
February 27, 2024 16:36 - 2 hours - 124 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 have ...
TFSPod: Best Actors & Best Actresses 2023, The Silence of the Lambs
February 23, 2024 06:01 - 2 hours - 118 MBSiobhan and Marcelo are near the end of the award season series! Here, they talk the Best Actor and Actress categories and they pick their favorites of 2023. Plus, they talk about the Best Actor and Best Actress winner The Silence of the Lambs. That and they talk Oppenheimer, The Taste of Things, Turning Red, Dicks: The Musical, Blue Valentine, and a lot more! Vote in this year’s Talk Film Society Awards: TalkFilmSoc.com/TFSAwards Join our Discord for more awards talk and to get updates on...
Cinema To The Letter: Michael Clayton (2007) (M for Masterpiece Won 1 Oscar)
February 20, 2024 17:03 - 1 hour - 96.9 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 St...
TFSPod: Best Original Scores 2023, Frida
February 16, 2024 08:35 - 2 hours - 127 MBSiobhan and Marcelo go through their favorite film scores of 2023 on this episode of the award season series! They also talk about the Oscar-winning film of the week, Frida, which won the Best Original Score award. They also talk The Promised Land, Argylle, John Wick, Promising Young Woman, Past Lives, Poor Things, and a lot more!
It Pod to Be You: Episode 99 - Just Wright
February 13, 2024 22:12 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBHello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) closes out the Sports Romance miniseries with the 2010 Sanaa Hamri film JUST WRIGHT! Starring THEE Queen Latifah, Common, and Paula Patton, this romantic comedy is pleasant and charming, with some deep insights baked into the surface-level studio film. He welcomes back Alexandria Daniels (@filmnvinyl) to the podcast, and they talk about the Queen, her legacy, and what this movie means for her screen persona. Listen to the podcast—or risk getti...
Cinema To The Letter: The Greatest Show On Earth (1952) (E for Egregious Won 1 Oscar)
February 13, 2024 21:08 - 1 hour - 92.5 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 t...
TFSPod: Best Adapted & Original Screenplays 2023, The Apartment
February 09, 2024 06:01 - 1 hour - 109 MBSiobhan and Marcelo continue the 2023 award season series with a look at screenplays, both original and adapted. They talk about the film of the week, the Best Original Screenplay Oscar winner, The Apartment. Then they list their favorite screenplays of 2023. Plus they discuss Jamarique’s “Virtual Insanity” music video, Infinity Pool. more Sundance 2024 films: Exhibiting Forgiveness and Tendaberry, also Wall Street, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, and a whole lot more!
Cinema To The Letter: Another Round (2020) (N for New Won 1 Oscar)
February 06, 2024 16:12 - 1 hour - 101 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 cinemati...
TFSPod: Best Animated Films 2023, Spirited Away with Joey Hamilton
February 02, 2024 06:01 - 2 hours - 133 MBSiobhan and Marcelo continue their award season series 2023 by talking the best animated films of the year with their guest Joey (@rmfezman). The films discussed are as follows: A Fish Called Wanda, American Fiction, Lupin III: The First, Yentel, Clerks, plus Sundance 2024 films: A Real Pain, Love Me and Thelma, and a lot more! They discuss the movie of the week, Spirited Away, the Oscar-winning animated film, and they also list their favorite animated films of the year. Expect a lot of Spid...
Cinema To The Letter: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) (I for Indie Won 1 Oscar)
January 30, 2024 23:16 - 1 hour - 92.2 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 sigh...
TFSPod: Best Supporting Actors 2023, A Fish Called Wanda with Matt Curione
January 26, 2024 06:01 - 2 hours - 118 MBSiobhan and Marcelo discuss the 2023 Oscar nominations, live to tape! Then guest Matt Curione (@TheRealMattC) comes in to discuss the nominees and the film of the week, A Fish Called Wanda. They also discuss the best supporting actor performances of 2023. Plus, they talk A Few Good Men, Jerry Maguire, I.S.S., The Beekeeper, and more! Check out past episodes: TalkFilmSociety.com/tfspod
Cinema To The Letter: Rashomon (1950) (C for Classic Won 1 Oscar)
January 23, 2024 17:04 - 1 hour - 84.9 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 qu...
It Pod to Be You: Episode 98 - Love & Basketball
January 19, 2024 16:08 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBHello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) brings in the new year with the landmark basketball romance LOVE & BASKETBALL. With guest Shak (@ShakExcellence)! They talk about the super hot chemistry between stars Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps, the beautiful filmmaking by Gina Prince-Bythewood, and how well the movie holds up in its exploration of gender in sports. This 2000 movie is entertaining, charming, romantic, and gets even better on rewatch!
TFSPod: Best Production Design & Best Costume Design 2023, Moulin Rouge!
January 19, 2024 06:01 - 2 hours - 112 MBSiobhan and Marcelo continue their 2023 awards season series by looking at the Best Costume Design and Best Production Design categories. They talk about their favorites of the year, and they go back to talk about the Oscar winner of both awards, Moulin Rouge! They also discuss the Critics Choice Awards and the SAG, PGA, and DGA nominations. They also talk about the films The Boy and the Heron, Mean Girls (2024), All About My Mother, Self Reliance, Killers of the Flower Moon, and more! Plus t...
Cinema To The Letter: Season 4: Won 1 Oscar Lineup - Bonus Episode
January 17, 2024 00:22 - 13 minutes - 12.3 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 patre...
TFSPod: Best Visual Effects 2023, Gravity with Thomas and Bryan
January 12, 2024 06:01 - 2 hours - 121 MBSiobhan and Marcelo welcome back to the show Thomas and Bryan from Cinema to the Letter (@cinema2letter) to discuss awards season 2023. Their main focus is Best Visual Effects; they talk about their favorites of the year and they also go back to talk about the 2013 winner of the Best Visual Effects Oscar, Gravity. They also discuss the Golden Globes, The Iron Claw, Suicide Squad, The Lodge, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, All of Us Strangers, The Zone of Interest, Fallen Leave...
TFSPod: Best Cinematography 2023, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
January 05, 2024 07:03 - 2 hours - 128 MBHappy New Year! Siobhan and Marcelo celebrate by talking awards season 2023! They talk about Barbie moving to the Adapted Screenplay category before focusing on their main topic: Best Cinematography. They talk about the 2003 Oscar winner for Best Cinematography, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. Then they talk about their favorites of 2023. But also they talk about all this: Rebel Moon, Maestro, The Iron Claw, The Holdovers, Showing Up, Anyone But You, The Color Purple, and a w...
It Pod to Be You: Episode 97 - Wimbledon
December 29, 2023 22:32 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBHello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) travels across the pond for the 2004 tennis romcom WIMBLEDON! He welcomes back friend of the podcast Erin Fraser (@erinefraser) for this cute but not completely satisfying movie starring the legendary Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany. Be warned: they talk more about Dunst's career journey than the actual movie, but who could blame them? They also go into how few tennis movies there are, the movie's surprisingly stacked cast, and how this movie d...
TFSPod: TFS Commentaries: Tenet
December 29, 2023 06:01 - 2 hours - 125 MBSiobhan and Marcelo take a break from their awards season series to bring you an episode from Behind The Paywall! Recorded and released in 2022 for the Talk Film Society Patreon comes a commentary for the Chris Nolan film Tenet! Siobhan hates it and Marcelo loves it; where will they fall after watching this truly divisive film? Listen (not in reverse) to find out! Support us and get exclusive episodes on our Patreon: Patreon.com/TalkFilmSociety Check out past episodes: TalkFilmSociety.com/...
Cinema To The Letter: Return to Oz (1985) (A for Atypical Disney)
December 26, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 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 Bau...
TFSPod: Best Sound 2023, Grand Prix
December 22, 2023 06:01 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBSiobhan and Marcelo continue with their awards season 2023 series! They discuss the Critics Choice Awards nominations, and the films Maestro, The Boy and the Heron, Wonka, Master Gardener, Leave the World Behind, and Gran Turismo. Then they focus on their main topic: SOUND. They pick their favorites in the Best Sound category this year and they talk the Best Sound Oscar winner Grand Prix from 1966. Check out past episodes: TalkFilmSociety.com/tfspod Join our Discord for more awards talk an...
Cinema To The Letter: The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) (M for Masterpiece Disney)
December 19, 2023 16:55 - 2 hours - 117 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 ma...
TFSPod: Best Film Editing 2023, JFK
December 15, 2023 06:01 - 2 hours - 121 MBSiobhan and Marcelo talk the Golden Globes nominations, Poor Things and May December before diving into their favorite Film Editing picks of 2023. Plus, they watch JFK, the 1991 winner of the Oscar for Best Film Editing, and they have opinions! Check out past episodes: TalkFilmSociety.com/tfspod
It Pod to Be You: Episode 96 - Tin Cup
December 14, 2023 22:54 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBHello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes back guest Ben Miller (@nebisben) for another Ron Shelton sports rom-com TIN CUP! Starring Rene Russo and Kevin Costner, the easy golf rom-com is witty, romantic, and just so charming. Ben talks about his love of the game and how it's portrayed in the film, while Manish explores how the 1996 romcom is emblematic of a romcom era gone by. It's a smooth, sun-kissed film and a joy to talk about!
Cinema To The Letter: Tomorrowland (2015) (E for Egregious Disney)
December 12, 2023 15:01 - 1 hour - 109 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 donning...
TFSPod: Best Supporting Actresses 2023, Girl, Interrupted
December 08, 2023 06:01 - 2 hours - 126 MBThe awards season has begun yet again! Siobhan and Marcelo return to bring you everything AWARDS! They talk Saint Omer, Six Underground, Triple Frontier, Ferrari, The Iron Claw, Godzilla Minus One, and many more movies! They then focus on the Best Supporting Actress race of 2023, they pick their personal favorite performances in that category, and they go back to discuss the 1999 winner for Best Supporting Actress, Angelina Jolie in Girl, Interrupted.
It Pod to Be You: Episode 95 - Bull Durham
December 06, 2023 18:46 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBHello, romantics! The Sports Romance miniseries continues with the 1988 Ron Shelton baseball sex comedy BULL DURHAM! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes guest Danny Bowes (@bybowes) for this funny, sexy, and romantic hit movie. Starring Susan Sarandon, Kevin Costner, and Tim Robbins, the movie captures of the romance of baseball with a sun-kissed visual flair and a script full of witty lines!
Cinema To The Letter: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) (N for New Disney)
December 05, 2023 17:51 - 2 hours - 144 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 f...
Cinema To The Letter: Clerks (1994) (I for Indie Disney)
November 28, 2023 17:39 - 2 hours - 136 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 t...
Monsters Never Die: Halloween 2023 Recap
November 27, 2023 16:53 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBIt's the episode you've all been waiting for! The return of Jacob! That's right, the Spooky Boys are together again and this month they're going over their favorites that they watched during Spooky Season 2023. From vampires to Edgar Allan Poe, Matt and Jacob sure watched a lot and they're excited to tell you all about it.
Cinema To The Letter: Sleeping Beauty (1959) (C for Classic Disney)
November 21, 2023 18:11 - 2 hours - 114 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 underrate...
It Pod to Be You: Episode 94 - Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
November 14, 2023 16:34 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBHello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) is at the halfway point of the Sports Romance miniseries. For the occasion, he invited his two cousins Vikrum and Kinjal to talk about the monumentally influential Bollywood epic LAGAAN. The 2001 film was the 3rd Indian nominated for the Best International Feature Oscar, and as of now the last. It stars superstar Aamir Khan as a farmer who leads a motley crew in a high-stakes game of cricket against the British in order to save their village. ...
Cinema To The Letter: Season 3: Disney Lineup - Bonus Episode
November 14, 2023 16:10 - 17 minutes - 15.9 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/cinema2lette...
Cinema To The Letter: The Exorcist III (1990) (A for Atypical Horror)
October 31, 2023 17:35 - 2 hours - 126 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 theatrical...
It Pod to Be You: Episode 93 - She's the Man
October 25, 2023 21:30 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBHello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) welcomes the two hosts of The Podcast Around the Corner Shawnee Mead (@ShawneeMead) and Dan Colon (@DanColon) for the Amanda Bynes' crossdressing sports romcom SHE'S THE MAN. A 2000s high school cult classic, this movie is adapted from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and features a charming breakthrough performance from Channing Tatum. On the podcast, they discuss how progressive the movie is for its time, Amanda Bynes' impact on teen comedy, and ...
Cinema To The Letter: Let The Right One In (2008) (M for Masterpiece Horror)
October 24, 2023 16:12 - 2 hours - 115 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 episod...
Cinema To The Letter: Wish Upon (2017) (E for Egregious Horror)
October 17, 2023 13:12 - 1 hour - 77.2 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 h...
It Pod to Be You: Episode 92 - Jerry Maguire
October 13, 2023 13:41 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBHello, romantics! The Sports Romance miniseries continues with one of the major movies of the 1990s: Cameron Crowe's JERRY MAGUIRE! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) is joined by Joe Buttice (@JoeyButts21) to talk about this classic starring Renee Zellweger, Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Regina King. Filled with quotable lines and lovable characters, the movie remains as sweet and charming as ever!
Cinema To The Letter: Skinamarink (2023) (N for New Horror)
October 10, 2023 16:49 - 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 fil...
Monsters Never Die: Bones Commentary
October 06, 2023 02:06 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBAs Jacob (@jacob_denobel) continues his personal journey Matt (@TheRealMattC) has recruited Max (@ODSTSpartan) for a commentary for Ernest Dickerson's underrated Bones from 2002. Ever want to see Snoop Dogg play a mixture of 70s gangster, Freddy Krueger, and Pinhead? Well then Bones will most definitely be your jam. Listen along as Matt & Max have a ball revisiting this classic.
Cinema To The Letter: Phantasm (1979) (I for Indie Horror)
October 03, 2023 15:50 - 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 d...
It Pod to Be You: Episode 91 - Creed
September 27, 2023 18:14 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBHello, romantics! Your host Manish (@vertigay314) continues the Sports Romance miniseries with 2015's Creed! A sequel/reboot of the Rocky franchise the film takes the series back to its roots. He welcomes back Ned Baker (@nednednedned) back to the podcast for this crowd-pleasing epic. Featuring a compelling romance between Michael B. Jordan and Tessa Thompson, captivating fight sequences, and a twist on the underdog story, Ryan Coogler's sports movie is a modern classic.