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TEN DAYS OF OSCARS - Revisiting THE ZONE OF INTEREST Mar 30, 2024

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OSCARS season may be over, but The Cine-Files aka Steve Morris and John Rocha are still celebrating it in their new series THE TEN DAYS OF OSCARS where they revisit a Best Picture nominee in every episode. Today, they revisit and discuss THE ZONE OF INTEREST from director JONATHAN GLAZER. Loosely based on the 2014 novel by Martin Amis, the film focuses on the life of Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss (Christian Friedel) and his wife Hedwig (Sandra Hüller), who live with their family in a home in the "Zone of Interest" next to the concentration camp.

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371 The Influence of Religion on Film Mar 29, 2024

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On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha add a new wrinkle to their SEASON OF MARTIN SCORSESE with this discussion on Hollywood's relationship with Religion on Film. This is a discussion that both of them felt they needed to have before diving into their breakdown and discussion on THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST which will commence next week. We hope you enjoy this discussion and look forward to your comments on our discussion below!

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TEN DAYS OF OSCARS - Revisiting ANATOMY OF A FALL Mar 28, 2024

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OSCARS season may be over, but The Cine-Files aka Steve Morris and John Rocha are still celebrating it in their new series THE TEN DAYS OF OSCARS where they revisit a Best Picture nominee in every episode. Today, they revisiit and discuss ANATOMY OF A FALL from director JUSTINE TRIET and starring Sandra Hüller, Swann Arlaud, Samuel Theis, and Milo Machado-Graner.

The film stars Sandra Hüller as a writer trying to prove her innocence in her husband's death.

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SHOGUN Episode 6 SPOILER REVIEW!! | FX | Hulu Mar 28, 2024

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SHŌGUN, a brand new series based on the James Clavell novel, dropped its sixth episode "Ladies of the Willow World" on FX and HULU. The series stars HIROYUKI SONADA, COSMO JARVIS, and ANNA SAWAI. Lady Ochiba returns to Osaka in order to accelerate the Regents' campaign against Toranaga. In Ajiro, Toranaga tests Mariko's loyalty to his cause.

The Outlaw John Rocha is joined by his The Cine-Files cohost Steve Morris who is steeped in the knowledge of James Clavell and Japanese culture to SPOILER REVIEW the SHŌGUN series!

370 Back to School Live Mar 24, 2024

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On this episode of The Cine-Files LIVE, hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris revisit BACK TO SCHOOL from 1986 starring RODNEY DANGERFIELD, SALLY KELLERMAN, BURT YOUNG and ROBERT DOWNEY JR.. A 80s comedy classic that took Dangerfield to the next level of fame and made him a household name. John and Steve discuss the film, their favorite scenes, its impact on comedy movies of the 80s and its legacy.

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TEN DAYS OF OSCARS - Revisiting PAST LIVES Mar 24, 2024

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OSCARS season may be over, but The Cine-Files aka Steve Morris and John Rocha are still celebrating it in their new series THE TEN DAYS OF OSCARS where they revisit a Best Picture nominee in every episode. Today, they discuss they revisiit and discuss PAST LIVES, the directorial debut from writer/director CELINE SONG starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, and John Magaro.

The film follows two childhood friends over the course of 24 years while they contemplate the nature of their relationship as they grow apart, living different lives.

TEN DAYS OF OSCARS - Revisiting KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON - The Cine-Files Mar 24, 2024

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OSCARS season may be over, but The Cine-Files aka Steve Morris and John Rocha are still celebrating it in their new series THE TEN DAYS OF OSCARS where they revisit a Best Picture nominee from Martin Scorsese starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons and more. Real love crosses paths with unspeakable betrayal as Mollie Burkhart, a member of the Osage Nation, tries to save her community from a spree of murders fueled by oil and greed.

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SHŌGUN Episode 5 "Broken to the Fist" | SPOILER REVIEW | FX | Hulu Mar 22, 2024

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SHOGUN, a brand new series based on the James Clavell novel, dropped its fifth episode "Broken to the Fist" on FX and HULU. The series stars HIROYUKI SONADA, COSMO JARVIS, and ANNA SAWAI. Blackthorne and Mariko struggle to contain the secret that could get them both killed. Yabushige searches for the spy who has betrayed his intentions to Lord Toranaga.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro and Overall Thoughts

5:10 The Return of Buntaro, Mariko, Lady Fuji and Blackthorne

10:45 Buntaro vs Blackthorne, Lady Mariko's Backstory

20:38 The Symbolism of the Pheasant

23:22 Who Killed Uejiro and How It Differs from the Novel

26:22 Toranaga Reaction to Nakagado, Yabushige and Omi After Jozen's Murder

35:03 The Earthquake and the Aftereffects on the Characters and their Storylines

39:54 Lady Mariko and Blackthorne Freedom vs Duty Battle

46:50 Lady Ochiba Returns, Ishido Can't Get the Council to Agree on a 5th Member

49:26 Lady Fuji's Powerful Role Throughout Shogun Episode 5

52:17 When Will Blackthorne Finally Show His Brilliance?

THE TEN DAYS OF OSCARS - Revisiting BARBIE Mar 19, 2024

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OSCARS season may be over, but The Cine-Files aka Steve Morris and John Rocha are still celebrating it in their new series THE TEN DAYS OF OSCARS where they revisit a Best Picture nominee in every episode. Today, they discuss the film that won the peoples Oscar in BARBIE. The billion dollar juggernaut and one half of the Barbenheimer craze from director Greta Gerwig starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrara, Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, Simu Liu, and Ariana Greenlblat

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369 Raging Bull Part 3 Mar 15, 2024

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On this episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue their SEASON OF MARTIN SCORSESE with Part 3 of their deep dive in Raging Bull, the 1980 Best Picture nominee. Considered one of the greatest boxing films and Scorsese films of all time, this movie stars Robert De Niro as true life boxer Jake LaMotta who battles his demons and unleashes his paranoia, insecurities and violent jealousy on his brother Joey (Joe Pesci) and his wife Vicky (Cathy Moriarty) as he pursues the middleweight crown. A tough film to watch, but a masterpiece to behold.

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