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CineNation

The CineNation Podcast analyzes the histories and tropes of film genres and why we love them.

tv & film film history

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01:30:31

173 - Winter's Bone: The Filmography of Debra Granik

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2021/08/05

"Well, he loved y'all. That's where he went weak." For Episode 173, we kick off our month of Female Filmmakers by talking about the career of Debra Granik. Listen as Brandon and Thomas talk about Granik's ability to cast undiscovered talent and her three fantastic films, including Down to the Bone, Leave No Trace, and Winter's Bone. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:49:48

172 - Singin' in the Rain: A Look at Stanley Donen

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2021/07/29

"She can't act, she can't sing, she can't dance. A triple threat." For Episode 172, Brandon and Thomas concluded Movie Musical month by diving into the life and career of famed filmmaker Stanley Donen. Listen as the duo discuss some of his greatest On the Town, Charade, and Singin' in the Rain had an impact on cinema. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:24:29

171 - Hercules (1997)

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2021/07/22

"I dreamed I would train the greatest hero there ever was." For Episode 171, Brandon is joined by Amy Tippit Madrid to discuss Disney's 1997 film Hercules. Listen as they debate if this movie is a true movie musical, while also discussing how this film made its way to the big screen. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:44:19

170 - Sweeney Todd (2007)

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2021/07/15

"At last! My arm is complete again!" For Episode 170, Brandon is joined by longtime friend and first-time podcaster Sean Randall to continue CineNation's month-long discussion on the Movie Musical. Listen as they discuss Tim Burton's adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's Broadway classic, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, and how it fits into the Movie Musical genre. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail:

01:41:38

169 - Across the Universe (2007)

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2021/07/08

"Music's the only thing that makes sense anymore, man." For Episode 169, Thomas and Brandon dive into the 2007 cult classic, Across the Universe. They discuss how director Julie Taymor uses the fantastic Beatles music catalog to create a fresh but flawed movie musical. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:45:45

168 - West Side Story (1961)

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2021/07/01

"Why do you kids live like there's a war on?" For Episode 168, we kick off our month-long series on movie musicals with the 1961 classic West Side Story. Listen as Thomas and Brandon discuss the film's history and its influence on the movie musical genre. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:50:38

167 - Unstoppable: A Look at Tony Scott - Part 4

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2021/06/24

"This ain't training. In training they just give you an F. Out here you get killed." For Episode 167, Brandon and Thomas dive into the final batch of films from Tony Scott. Listen as they discuss Domino, Déjá Vu, The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, and Unstoppable. The duo will also be revealing their final rankings of Tony Scott's filmography. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:34:52

166 - Man on Fire: A Look at Tony Scott - Part 3

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2021/06/17

"Forgiveness is between them and God. It's my job to arrange the meeting." For Episode 166, Thomas and Brandon discuss the next four films in the filmography of the one and only Tony Scott. Listen as they discuss some of his lesser films like The Fan and Spy Game, while also talking about two of his best with Enemy of the State and Man on Fire. They might possibly stumble upon Scott's greatest film. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium:

01:38:33

165 - True Romance: A Look at Tony Scott - Part 2

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2021/06/10

"But the dream was real and was to change our lives forever." For Episode 165, Brandon and Thomas discuss the next four films in Tony Scott's filmography for Part 2 of their series on the director. Listen as they discuss Days of Thunder, The Last Boy Scout, True Romance, and Crimson Tide, while also talking about Scott's lasting influence from this era of films. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail:

01:24:19

164 - Top Gun: A Look at Tony Scott - Part 1

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2021/06/03

"I feel the need...the need for speed!" For Episode 164, we are diving into a month-long series on the underrated and innovative filmmaker, Tony Scott. Listen as Brandon and Thomas discuss Scott's background and the first four films that he directed: The Hunger, Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II, and Revenge. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:31:57

163 - Josie and the Pussycats (2001)

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2021/05/27

"It's cool if you like it, it's okay if you don't, just decide for yourselves." For Episode 163, and the final episode of our Fictional Band month, Brandon and Thomas discuss the 2001 film, Josie and the Pussycats. Listen as they discuss the history of the film and the cult-like fandom that surrounds it today. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:39:51

162 - Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)

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2021/05/20

"All I need is my music. I've seen my path today, and I'm gonna take it." For Episode 162, Hunter Barcroft joins Thomas and Brandon to discuss the 2007 cult classic, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. Listen as the trio discuss what they love about the film and the legacy that surrounds it. (We apologize for Thomas's audio for the first 10 minutes. There was a mishap, but it gets back to normal fairly quickly.) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod

01:44:42

161 - Almost Famous (2000)

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2021/05/13

"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool." For Episode 161, Thomas and Brandon discuss the fictional band of Stillwater and a fan favorite of the genre, Almost Famous. Listen as they discuss the behind-the-scenes and the film's continuing legacy. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:39:13

160 - That Thing You Do! (1996)

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2021/05/06

"Ain't no way to keep a band together. Bands come and go." For Episode 160, we kick-off our month-long journey through the fictional band genre with Tom Hanks's That Thing You Do! Listen as Brandon and Thomas discuss their love for the film and the legacy that still follows it to this day. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:54:58

159 - All the President's Men: The Filmography of...

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2021/04/29

"Follow the money." For Episode 159, Thomas and Brandon close out Journalism Month by diving into the filmography of Alan J. Pakula. From his early producing career to the famous "Paranoia Trilogy," Pakula was a figure that had a massive influence on New Hollywood cinema. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:35:54

158 - Citizenfour (2014)

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2021/04/22

"You asked why I picked you. I didn't. You did." For Episode 158, Brandon is joined by Ben Goertz to discuss the 2014 Academy Award-winning film, Citizenfour. They discuss the importance of the film and how it fits within the Journalism genre. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:36:14

157 - The Paper (1994)

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2021/04/15

"I'm here because I think the story is wrong. Is it?" For Episode 157, Brandon is joined by Amy Tippit Madrid to discuss the 1994 film The Paper. Listen as they discuss how this film is an underrated film of the journalism genre and why the flaws of the film are worth a conversation. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:32:10

156 - Broadcast News (1987)

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2021/04/08

"Nothing like wrestling with a moral dilemma, is there?" For Episode 156, Brandon and Thomas continue through the journalism genre by diving into the 1987 film Broadcast News. Listen as they discuss how this film predicted our modern television news cycle and why Holly Hunter is a revelation in the film. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:24:14

155 - Sweet Smell of Success (1957)

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2021/04/01

"I'd hate to take a bite outta you. You're a cookie full of arsenic." We kick-off Journalism Month with the 1957 film Sweet Smell of Success. Listen as Brandon and Thomas discuss the making of the film, its importance, and how the film fits within the journalism genre. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:51:57

154 - The Truman Show: A Look at Peter Weir - Part 4

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2021/03/25

"How's it going to end?" In the final episode of their Peter Weir series, Brandon and Thomas discuss two of Weir's greatest films, The Truman Show and Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, and the legacy they've left behind. They also discuss his final film, The Way Back, and why they want one more Weir film. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

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