Cinemaholics

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 Lin

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   Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

In this special bonus episode, guests Cory Woodroofand 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. Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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 Cha

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 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 T

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 – Mon

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 Mus

Jon Negroni makes his long-awaited return to Extra Milestone to investigate Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita, one of his very favorite films. For 60 years, the film has gained a reputation of being one of the most insightful and layered journeys of World Cinema, and I had a wonderful time learning about its many rich cinematic attributes from Jon. Tune in to hear the two of us break down the film's cinematography, the way it uses the city of Rome to help tell its story, the many exciting chapters that comprise the plot, and more! NEXT WEEK: To kick off the month of June, I will be joined by my former coworker and very close friend Tyler Chambers to review Monty Python and the Holy Grail and The Blues Brothers, two all-time comedy classics! MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE: "la dolce vita" by Nino Rota. CINEMAHOLICS IN THIS EPISODE: Sam Noland and Jon Negroni Support our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cinemaholics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've gotten ourselves into yet another...fermented cucumber. This week we're reviewing An American Pickle, the new Seth Rogen comedy now streaming on HBO Max. We also discuss David Ayer's latest directorial/screenwriting effort The Tax Collector, which stars Bobby Soto and Shia LaBeouf. And last is Ciro Guerra's Waiting for the Barbarians, a slow burn frontier drama starring Mark Rylance, Robert Pattinson, and Johnny Depp. Of course, we open up the episode with a brief, but satisfying check-in with Christopher Nolan, himself. Music in this episode: “sincerely, yours” by Nohidea Show Notes: 00:00:00 – We finally meet Christopher Nolan! 00:04:00 – Intro & Off-Topics 00:09:20 – An American Pickle 00:30:50 – The Tax Collector 00:45:00 – Waiting for the Barbarians Links to what we mentioned on the show:  From Variety: "Director Ciro Guerra Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations From Multiple Women" Ways to connect with us: Follow us on Twitter: Jon Negroni, Will Ashton. Check out our Patreon to support Cinemaho

Settle in, listeners, because Julia Teti is back for this week’s Extra Milestone, and it’s for an undertaking of very subtle, methodical proportions. Julia and Sam have decided to touch on the most famous work of the late, great Chantal Akerman with her three-hour 1975 art house classic Jeanne Dielman, 23, Quai Du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles. Celebrating 45 years this past May, the film has been revered by nearly all who have seen it, and continues to signify a wholly unique exploration of a day-to-day life seldom seen to this extent in cinema. With a legacy almost as impressive as its title and runtime, we had plenty to say about this monolithic milestone that continues to have a tremendous impact today. SHOW NOTES: 00:00:00 – Jeanne Dielman, 23, Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles 00:38:47 – (Spoilers) Details of the film’s final minutes are discussed 00:44:35 – Julia and Sam recommend a pair of newer releases to supplement Jeanne Dielman  NEXT WEEK: To cap off the milestone month of May, Jon Negroni finally ge

The Cinemaholics gang is finally getting existential. Our featured review this week is She Dies Tomorrow, a new indie horror from Amy Seimetz. We also discuss Beyoncé's Disney+ visual album Black is King, which sort of ties into last year's The Lion King remake. Also, Host is a new horror film shot and produced during the pandemic, and it's about a Zoom call that goes horribly wrong. Fun! And last is a new political documentary called The Fight, which is about recent ACLU cases fighting various human rights cases in the United States. We also talk briefly about "Umbrella Academy" Season 2, the future of Netflix sitcoms without "Friends" or "The Office," and the latest release date news for Tenet. Show Notes: 00:00:00 – John Mulaney Introduces Cinemaholics! 00:03:40 – Intro & Off-Topics 00:15:00 – "Umbrella Academy" Season 2 00:16:55 – Will Netflix ever make a show like "Friends" or "The Office?" 00:27:35 – New release date for Tenet? 00:33:55 – She Dies Tomorrow 00:56:30 – Black is King 01:12:30 – Host 01:20

The summer is about to conclude with a creeping, atmospheric, gory bang, because Emily Kubincanek is back on The Extra Milestone to discuss a trio of Horror Classics! We start with a look at Sean S. Cunningham’s iconic slasher Friday the 13th, and how it sets itself apart from other such films, as well as the excitement of it all that still plays today. We continue with a discussion of James Whale’s sequel Bride of Frankenstein, including the similarities to Mary Shelley’s novel and how Universal crafted a new narrative around the characters. Finally, we dive into the hellish effects showcase that is the late Stuart Gordon’s Re-Animator! SHOW NOTES: 00:3:10 – Friday the 13th 00:37:40 – Bride of Frankenstein 01:10:45 – Re-Animator NEXT WEEK:Julia Teti is back! The two of us will be touching on the work of the brilliant Chantal Akerman with a discussion on Jeanne Dielman, her most well-known film! Music in this Episode: Theme from Friday the 13th composed by Harry Manfredini, trailers for Friday the 13th, Br

Special guest Abby Olcese joins us for a review of the new horror thriller The Rental, Dave Franco’s directorial debut starring Dan Stevens, Alison Brie, Sheila Vand, and Jeremy Allen White. We also discuss the dramedy Yes, God, Yes starring Natalia Dyer and the recent documentary John Lewis: Good Trouble. Plus we have some discussion about the role of VOD, streaming, and drive-ins as major theatrical releases continue to be delayed this year. Show Notes: 00:00:00 – Will’s Jonless Vacation 00:02:25 – Intro & Off-Topics 00:05:05 – Jon’s been playing Ghost of Tsushima, and a listener asks us about the “Karen meme” 00:09:00 – New releases we didn’t catch this week 00:14:40 – Should more planned theatrical releases hit VOD and streaming instead? 00:22:00 – The Rental 00:52:10 – Yes, God, Yes 01:01:10 – John Lewis: Good Trouble Music in this episode: “Affection” by Jinsang Links to what we mentioned on the show:  Check out the Podcast episode about the “Karen meme” from Decoder Ring Abby’s streaming release col

Hold on to your helmets, listeners, because the illustrious Julia Teti is back on the Cinemaholics feed! And not a moment too soon, because the two of us are joined by the scintillating Will Ashton to make Extra Milestone history by tackling our second Best Picture Winner, our second 1930s Film, and our first War (and Anti-War) Film with Lewis Milestone’s All Quiet on the Western Front! Celebrating 90 years this past April, the film has built a deserved legacy of being one of the most effective condemnations of combat and warfare in cinema history, and the three of us have plenty to say to support that. The film’s storied production, its unique and controversial release, its eternal relevancy, and much more are discussed, and we even take the time to recommend some complementary films! You’re not gonna want to miss this one. NEXT WEEK:Emily Kubincanek is back to discuss a trio of iconic Horror Films with me! Tune in to hear us discuss Bride of Frankenstein, Friday the 13th, and Re-Animator! Music in this ep

No Tenet? No problem. In addition to our featured review this week, we briefly discuss the new streaming service Peacock, including its flagship original series "Brave New World," which boasts an impressive cast. Plus, Will shares his thoughts on the recently released indie The Sunlit Night, which stars Jenny Slate. Finally, we get into an in-depth discussion of Relic, an Australian horror film starring Emily Mortimer, Robyn Nevin, and Bella Heathcote. Show Notes: 00:00:00 – Cobb & Cooper 00:03:40 – Off-Topics 00:07:35 – Jon talks about "Brave New World" on Peacock 00:14:10 – Will talks about The Sunlit Night 00:21:40 – Relic 00:40:30 – Spoiler discussion for Relic Music in this episode: “controlla” by Idealism Links and Important stuff:  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!

In what will likely go down as the nerdiest and most esoteric Extra Milestone yet, I am joined by my good friend and fellow hardcore cinephile Andrew McMahon to discuss a pair of significant, influential, and all-around great films. We begin with a lengthy discussion of Michelangelo Antonioni’s reflective 1975 thriller The Passenger, in addition to Antonioni’s career as a whole that we’re familiar with, followed by a look at Michael Powell’s career-ending 1960 horror film Peeping Tom. We get into a lot of exciting history and interconnectivity to the greater cinematic art form over the course  of both conversations, and we hope it’s just as fun to listen to as it was to record. SHOW NOTES: 00:06:05 - The Passenger 01:03:15 - Peeping Tom NEXT WEEK: Julia Teti makes her triumphant and long-awaited return to Cinemaholics for April’s main Extra Milestone! NOTE: In this episode, I incorrectly assume that Andrei Tarkovsky was probably fond of Antonioni’s 1964 film Red Desert, when in actuality he rather despised

Special guest Emily Kubincanek joins us for a marathon of reviews this week, starting with the new Netflix action blockbuster, The Old Guard, starring Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne. Then we loop into Hulu's time-bending rom-com Palm Springs, starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti. Tom Hanks writes and stars in the new Apple TV+ WWII epic, Greyhound, which just released this week. We slow things down for the meditative First Cow from writer/director Kelly Reichardt. Oh, and Werner Herzog made a new Japanese-language film called Family Romance, LLC. Last, we finish things off with a wordy scramble of a review for the British quirk-film Sometimes Always Never, which stars Bill Nighy and Sam Riley. Music in this episode: "5:32pm" by The Deli Show Notes: 00:00:00 – QwyeBye 00:01:50 – Intro & Off-Topics 00:04:40 – The Old Guard 00:22:20 – Palm Springs 00:34:15 – Greyhound 00:42:30 – First Cow 00:58:45 – Family Romance, LLC 01:10:15 – Sometimes Always Never Links and Important stuff:  Follow us on Twitter: Jo