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Unpregnant, The Social Dilemma, Cuties, #Alive, All In: The Fight For Democracy Sep 14, 2020

Show notes

The Cinemaholics are going on a road trip! Metaphorically, at least. Our first pit stop this week is an in-depth review of Unpregnant, a buddy road trip comedy streaming exclusively on HBO Max. Next, we travel all the way to the internet for The Social Dilemma, a new Netflix documentary about social media. After that, we head to France to discuss yet another Netflix film, Cuties, which has been caught in a maelstrom of controversy. Then we go on a detour out east for #Alive, a new South Korean zombie movie on (you guessed it) Netflix! Last, we head on home for an American documentary on Prime Video called All In: The Fight For Democracy.

Music in this episode: “thinking of you" by mommy.

Show Notes:

00:00:00 – Cinemaholics in the Mooooorning!
00:04:20 – Intro & Off-Topics
00:08:15 – Will's TIFF check-in
00:10:45 – Listener feedback: What did you think of The Social Dilemma?
00:14:10 – Unpregnant
00:32:30 – The Social Dilemma
00:47:20 – Cuties
01:03:25 – #Alive
01:09:50 – All In: The Fight for Democracy

Links to what we mentioned on the show:

The “Swell” App, where you can leave a voice message for us to play on the podcast
Adonis Gonzalez's written review of Rent-A -Pal on Cinemaholics
Abby Olcese's written review of Unpregnanton Crooked Marquee
Adi Robertson's review of The Social Dilemma on The Verge

Ways to connect with us:

Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton, Abby Olcese
Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics!
Don’t forget to review and rate the show on Apple Podcasts
Email your feedback to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. You might just hear your email read on next week’s episode!
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The Apartment (1960) Sep 10, 2020

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Hey there, buddy-boys and buddy-gals! This week, we might just have the key to your next favorite movie, The Apartment, which recently celebrated 60 years since its initial release. Widely considered to be one of Billy Wilder’s true masterpieces, this romantic dramedy stars Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, and Fred McMurray. We discuss the film’s impact on our own movie-going lives, play some of our favorite clips, and have a spirited debate about this either being a “Christmas movie” or a “New Year’s” movie.

Music in this Episode: “The Apartment – Soundtrack Suite” by Adolph Deutsch.

Cinemaholics in this Episode: Jon Negroni & Julia Teti

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Mulan, I’m Thinking of Ending Things Sep 07, 2020

Show notes

In our first official episode with new Cinemaholics co-host Abby Olcese, we discuss the honor and honor that is to be found honorable in Mulan, the latest live-action Disney remake, which stars Liu Yifei, Donnie Yen, Tzi Ma, Gong Li, and Jet Li. Plus, we review Charlie Kaufman’s new mind-bending film I’m Thinking of Ending Things, which is now on Netflix and stars Jessie Buckley, Jesse Plemons, Toni Collette, and David Thewlis. Please welcome Abby to the show by commenting below!

Music in this episode: “I’ll Make a Man Out of You (Lofi)” by Lash Music

Show Notes:

00:00:00 – Cobb & Cooper Face the Mutants
00:04:30 – Intro & Off-Topics
00:13:30 – Mini Reviews: “Ted Lasso,” “Raised by Wolves,” “Lovecraft Country,” Unhinged
00:24:00 – Listener feedback: Are you going to pay $30 to see Mulan?
00:32:45 – Mulan
00:55:55 – I’m Thinking of Ending Things

Links to what we mentioned on the show:

Abby’s investigate reporting for The Pitch covering issues with the Alamo Drafthouse in Kansas City
Ways you can donate to the Starlight Children’s Foundation in honor of Chadwick Boseman
The “Swell” App, where you can leave a voice message for us to play on the podcast

Ways to connect with us:

Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton, Abby Olcese
Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics!
Don’t forget to review and rate the show on Apple Podcasts
Email your feedback to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. You might just hear your email read on next week’s episode!
Like Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.
Check out our YouTube channel for show excerpts and bonus content

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Tenet Sep 04, 2020

Show notes

In this special bonus episode, guests Cory Woodroof and Charlie Ridgely join Will Ashton for an in-depth review of Tenet, the newest film from director Christopher Nolan.

Music in this episode: “RAINY NIGHT IN TALLINN" by Ludwig Göransson

Ways to connect with us:

Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton.
Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics!
Don’t forget to review and rate the show on Apple Podcasts
Email your feedback to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. You might just hear your email read on next week’s episode!
Like Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.
Check out our YouTube channel for full episodes and excerpts from the archives.

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Jaws (1975), The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Sep 04, 2020

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This week's Extra Milestone is so iconic that we may just need a bigger boat. Anthony Battaglia reunites with Sam to discuss two immensely significant blockbusters that have irreparably shaped the cinematic landscape. We start with a discussion on Steven Spielberg's Jaws, including our differing experiences with the movie, our appreciation for the writing and acting, differences from Peter Benchley's novel, a confession as to our shared fear of open water, and even an extremely hot take involving the infamous sequels! After we dry off from that conversation, we take an isolated look at Irvin Kershner's The Empire Strikes Back and how it changed Star Wars (and sequels in general) forever, why it maintains its effectiveness after dozens of viewings, why we can never view the Dagobah sequence the same way again, whether or not it contains the best lightsaber battle ever, and the dichotomy between good and evil that was solidified in this film.

SHOW NOTES:

00:03:30 – Jaws
01:04:35 – The Empire Strikes Back

NEXT WEEK: To close out the packed month of June, we're returning to the films of Billy Wilder with The Apartment, and we're assembling a generous handful of Cinemaholics alumni to do so!

Music in this Episode: "Theme from Jaws" by John Williams & the Boston Pops Orchestra, and "Imperial March" by John Williams.

Cinemaholics in this Episode: Sam Noland and Anthony Battaglia

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The New Mutants, Bill & Ted Face the Music, The Personal History of David Copperfield Aug 31, 2020

Show notes

Special guest Charlie Ridgely joins the show for our long-awaited review of The New Mutants, the final X-Men comic-book movie made by Fox…which was shot three years ago. We also discuss Bill & Ted Face the Music, the third installment in the beloved franchise starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter. And last we tackle The Personal History of David Copperfield, a new adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens novel, and this one stars Dev Patel and was directed by Armando Iannucci.

Music in this episode: “X-Men Theme (Lofi)” by Cartoon Chillhop

Show Notes:

00:00:00 – Starlight Children’s Foundation
00:02:30 – Intro & Off-Topics
00:14:10 – “The Boys” Season 2 and “Cobra Kai”
00:25:40 – In memory of Chadwick Boseman
00:35:00 – Listener feedback: What did Chadwick Boseman mean to you?
00:39:45 – The New Mutants
01:07:50 – Bill & Ted Face the Music
01:25:20 – The Personal History of David Copperfield

Links to what we mentioned on the show:

Ways you can donate to the Starlight Children’s Foundation in honor of Chadwick Boseman
The “Swell” App, where you can leave a voice message for us to play on the podcast

Ways to connect with us:

Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton.
Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics!
Don’t forget to review and rate the show on Apple Podcasts
Email your feedback to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. You might just hear your email read on next week’s episode!
Like Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.
Check out our YouTube channel for full episodes and excerpts from the archives.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Shining (1980), Gremlins (1984), Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) Aug 27, 2020

Show notes

It’s all play and no work on this week’s Extra Milestone, because Jason Read has returned to the show to discuss a trio of very different movies. We begin with a detailed exploration of Stanley Kubrick’s Horror masterpiece The Shining, complete with reflections on why the terror of it is so effective, analyses of the movie’s themes and mysteries, a discussion of why method acting is a flawed and unnecessary process, and even a few personal stories that relate to the movie. Afterward, we take on Joe Dante’s Gremlins, stopping along the way to discuss its implementation of cinematic language, its historical significance, and all of the darkly comedic chaos that comes with it. Finally, we cap off the show with a fittingly sporadic look at Dante’s oft-overlooked sequel Gremlins 2: The New Batch, which is one of the most entertaining movies either of us have ever seen, as well as being a knowing satire of culture stuffed with enough cameos and mania to last a lifetime. It’s a jam-packed Extra Milestone to continue the jam-packed month of June, and we hope it’s even more fun to listen to than it was to record.

SHOW NOTES:

00:02:35 – The Shining
01:07:05 – Gremlins
01:31:30 – Gremlins 2: The New Batch

NEXT WEEK: In what may be the most culturally significant pair of films discussed on Extra Milestone yet, I will be reuniting with Anthony Battaglia of Anyway, That’s All I Got to discuss Steven Spielberg’s Jaws and Irvin Kershner’s The Empire Strikes Back!

Music in this Episode: Theme from Gremlins composed by Jerry Goldsmith, and “Midnight, the Stars and You” performed by Ray Noble and his Orchestra, with vocals by Al Bowlly.

Cinemaholics in this Episode: Sam Noland and Jason Read

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The One and Only Ivan, Tesla, Words on Bathroom Walls Aug 24, 2020

Show notes

The two and only Cinemaholics are back to review The One and Only Ivan, a new Disney+ family feature starring Bryan Cranston, Sam Rockwell, Danny DeVito, Angelina Jolie, and many more. We also go back in time in a fun way with our discussion of Tesla, the Sundance biopic from IFC Films starring Ethan Hawke. And we finish the show with a review of Words on Bathroom Walls, the new YA teen romance starring Charlie Plummer and Taylor Russell.

Show Notes:

00:00:00 – We’re goin’ to Australia to see Tenet!
00:03:20 – Intro & Off-Topics
00:07:25 – Jon saw “High Score” on Netflix and “The Boys” Season 2
00:13:45 – Our thoughts on the DC Fandome trailers
00:22:40 – Listener feedback: What is a movie you’ve seen twice in 2020?
00:26:15 – The One and Only Ivan
00:46:55 – Tesla
01:01:45 – Words on Bathroom Walls

Music in this episode: “Sakura Trees” by Saib

Links to what we mentioned on the show:

The “Swell” App, where you can leave a voice message for us to play on the podcast

Ways to connect with us:

Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton.
Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics!
Don’t forget to review and rate the show on Apple Podcasts
Email your feedback to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. You might just hear your email read on next week’s episode!
Like Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.
Check out our YouTube channel for full episodes and excerpts from the archives.

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Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), The Blues Brothers (1980) Aug 21, 2020

Show notes

In what is certainly the most comedically inclined Extra Milestone yet, I am joined by my very close personal friend Tyler Chambers to discuss a pair of classics within the genre. We begin with a lengthy rundown of Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam’s 1975 cult favorite Monty Python and the Holy Grail, complete with behind-the-scenes stories, details we’ve noticed over the years, our personal experiences with the movie, analyses of the film’s comedic stylings, and revisits of our favorite sequences. Then we move on to John Landis’s 1980 musical road comedy The Blues Brothers. We discuss the film’s story structure, cast, presentation, and deadpan sense of humor, as well as how all of those things compare and contrast surprisingly well with Holy Grail. Afterward, we both give a recommendation to pair with each movie, some much more unexpected than others!

NOTE: Due to a variety of unfortunate technical errors, the sound quality of this episode is a bit worse than usual. Sorry about that!

SHOW NOTES:

00:00:00 – Monty Python and the Holy Grail
00:59:05 – The Blues Brothers
01:31:50 – Our Recommendations for the Week

NEXT WEEK: Jason Read returns to Extra Milestone to discuss Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining (his favorite film) and both of Joe Dante’s Gremlins movies!

Music in this Episode: “Homeward Bound” by Jack Trombey and “Country Wide” by Anthony Mawer, both from Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Cinemaholics in this Episode: Sam Noland and Tyler Chambers

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Project Power, Boys State, Magic Camp, Happy Happy Joy Joy Aug 17, 2020

Show notes

Good news, we don’t need a superpower pill to put on a powerful episode of Cinemaholics, which this week covers Project Power, now on Netflix and starring Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Dominique Fishback. We also discuss Boys State from A24, a documentary about Texas students who learn about politics by building a government of their own, which is now streaming on Apple TV+. Will describes the less magical elements of Magic Camp, a family comedy that just hit Disney+ starring Adam DeVine and Gillian Jacobs. And last, we have a heated debate about the controversial documentary Happy Happy Joy Joy, which is about the making of Nickelodeon’s pioneering ’90s cartoon “Ren and Stimpy” and the complicated legacy of its problematic show runner.

Show Notes:

00:00:00 – Just a normal Cinemaholics day
00:04:00 – Off-Topics; some new indie films we want to cover soon
00:09:30 – Jon caught up with Yes, God, Yes
00:11:55 – Project Power
00:30:10 – Boys State
00:38:20 – Magic Camp
00:48:00 – Happy Happy Joy Joy

Music in this episode: “Flowers” by The Deli

Links to what we mentioned on the show:

The “Swell” App, where you can leave a voice message for us to play on the podcast

Ways to connect with us:

Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton.
Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaholics!
Don’t forget to review and rate the show on Apple Podcasts
Email your feedback to cinemaholicspodcast [at] gmail.com. You might just hear your email read on next week’s episode!
Like Cinemaholics on Facebook and Twitter.
Check out our YouTube channel for full episodes and excerpts from the archives.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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