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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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01:52:06

133 - Scream: The Filmography of Wes Craven

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2020/10/29

It's a scream, baby! Listen as Brandon and Thomas dive into the life and career of the Maestro of Horror, Wes Craven. From his 80s dream killer, Freddy Krueger, to his directing work in the meta-horror-comedy series Scream, Craven redefined horror multiple times in his life, and he has gone down as one of the greatest horror directors of all time. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:14:41

132 - Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (2011)

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2020/10/22

Are you ready to have a bloody good time? Listen as Brandon and Thomas discuss one of their favorite horror-comedies of the past decade, Tucker and Dale vs. Evil. Starring Alan Tudyk, Tyler Labine, and Katrina Bowden, the film is a fun take on the hillbilly horror subgenre. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:14:39

131 - The 'Burbs (1989)

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2020/10/15

The suburbs can be a terrifying place full of mysterious neighbors that all have their secrets, and that's what "The 'Burbs" captures. Brandon is joined by Hunter Barcroft to discuss Joe Dante's suburban horror-comedy classic, starring Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, and Carrie Fisher. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:11:35

130 - Hausu (1970)

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2020/10/08

Welcome to the wonderful weirdness of Hausu (a.k.a. House). Thomas leads Brandon through the madness of Nobuhiko Obayashi's feature debut. Even though it was a commercial success in Japan in the 1970s, the film wouldn't be released until 2009 in the United States, where it became a cult classic. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:25:30

129 - Phantom of the Paradise (1974)

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2020/10/01

It's time to kick-off October with one of Brandon's favorite cult classics, Phantom of the Paradise. Written and directed by Brian De Palma, The Phantom of the Paradise is rock opera horror-comedy with beautiful ballads, wild visuals, and a gothic-influenced story. It's a solid starting point for our month of horror-comedies. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:09:03

128 - Jenette Goldstein

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2020/09/29

To close out our month-long series on movie sequels, Brandon talks with actress Jenette Goldstein about her filmography, including James Cameron's Aliens and Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Listen as Jenette talks about her early days as an actress, her work with James Cameron and Kathryn Bigelow, and her transitions to being an actress/business owner. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:57:49

127 - Aliens: The Filmography of James Cameron

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2020/09/24

He might not be King of the World, but James Cameron is the King of Sequels. Listen as Brandon and Thomas discuss the life and works of Academy Award-winning director James Cameron. For this episode, Brandon and Thomas enlisted the help of Chris Winterbauer and Lizzie Bassett, hosts of the WHAT WENT WRONG podcast, to join them in their James Cameron discussion. Check out the WHAT WENT WRONG podcast on Instagram @whatwentwrongpod! Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast

01:04:50

126 - The Two Jakes (1990)

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2020/09/17

You thought it ended with "Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown." But, it didn't. Sixteen years later, Jack Nicholson returned to the Chinatown universe with The Two Jakes, a box office failure with a mixed critical reception. But, is this forgotten film worth a watch? Listen to Brandon and guest Jonathan Norris to hear what they think. Spoilers ahead! Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:31:59

125 - Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

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2020/09/10

Those that hunt them still go by the name...Blade Runner. Listen as Brandon and Thomas dive into the critically successful, but box office blunder, Blade Runner 2049. They discuss its connections to the original and how it is a worthy sequel. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:49:47

124 - The Color of Money: A Look at Sequels

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2020/09/03

What happens after $300 million worldwide? A sequel. Listen as Brandon and Thomas journey through the history of sequels, discussing the tropes and stories that are present within them. Surprisingly, a lot of movie sequels have a lot in common. Whether they are a superhero film, a buddy movie, or a horror film, they all tackle similar issues. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

02:19:41

123 - Casino Royale: A Look at James Bond

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2020/08/27

Bond. James Bond. In our final episode of Spy Month, Brandon and Thomas dive into one of the most prestigious film franchises of all time. Thomas is a die-hard Bond fan, and Brandon has barely watched any of them...until now. Take a listen as they dive into one of the longest film franchises of all time. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:31:21

122 - Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018)

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2020/08/20

Your mission, should you choose to accept, is to listen to the newest episode of the CineNation Podcast. For this episode, Brandon and Thomas discuss the importance of the Mission: Impossible franchise within the Spy genre, and why Mission: Impossible - Fallout is the best of the series. They express their love for practical stunts, Tom Cruise, and the talented cast that surrounds him. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail:

01:47:03

121 - The Conversation (1974)

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2020/08/13

"He'd kill us if he got the chance." For this episode, Brandon is joined by his former CineNation co-host, Ben Goertz, to discuss one of their favorite movies within the Spy genre. Listen as the two discuss how the film fits into the genre, and why it is one of the most underrated movies of 1970s American cinema. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:29:06

120 - Notorious: A Look at the Spy Genre

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2020/08/06

Don't trust anyone. For August, we will be diving into the spy genre. Listen as Brandon and Thomas discuss some of the famous movies and tropes of the spy movie. From Hitchcock's early espionage films to the politically charged movies of the Post-Watergate and Post-9/11 eras, we give you a taste of what you need to know about this genre in our first episode of the series. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail:

02:13:59

119 - The Breakfast Club: The Filmography of John Hughes

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2020/07/30

"We're all pretty bizarre. Some of us are just better at hiding it." For the final episode of the month, Brandon and Thomas dive into the life and career of John Hughes. His films have become synonymous with the Coming of Age, and their impact has lasted decades. Listen as the duo breaks down Hughes' influence on the American teen film, both good and bad. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail:

01:35:41

118 - Lady Bird (2017)

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2020/07/23

Is Lady Bird a modern classic? Thomas and Brandon continue their journey through the coming of age genre by taking a look back at Greta Gerwig's authentic and honest view of growing up in Lady Bird. They discuss how it fits into the coming of age genre, and how it is an integral part of the current Golden Age of Coming of Age films. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:18:54

117 - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)

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2020/07/16

It's time to journey into the Spider-Verse. For this episode, Brandon is joined by Jonathan Norris, a previous CineNation guest from the early days, to discuss one of the most innovative and visually stunning films of the past decade. Listen as the two discuss the importance of the film and how it fits into the Coming of Age genre. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:25:14

116 - Splendor in the Grass (1961)

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2020/07/09

For this episode, Brandon and Thomas dive into the landmark coming of age film, Splendor in the Grass. Starring Natalie Wood in an Oscar-nominated performance and Warren Beatty in his screen debut, Elia Kazan's Splendor in the Grass is a coming-of-age melodrama that sometimes gets lost in the shuffle of 1960s American Cinema. Listen as Brandon and Thomas discuss this classic film for our Coming of Age series. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod

01:49:06

115 - The Edge of Seventeen: A Look at Coming of Age...

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2020/07/02

The summer is an important time for young people. For many, the summer holds some of their most treasured memories. Summer is a time where many people begin to grow up. Brandon and Thomas start of this month's theme of Coming of Age movies by diving into the main tropes of the genre. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:44:56

114 - All That Jazz: The Filmography of Bob Fosse

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2020/06/25

Put on your tap-dancing shoes and bowler hat because it's time to discuss the filmography of Bob Fosse. For the final episode of Theatre Month, Brandon and Thomas dive into the world of Bob Fosse, full of seedy night clubs, jazzy musical numbers, and shady characters. Fosse is an artist who is mostly associated with the theatre, but he also had an incredibly successful film career that has gone under the radar for years. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter:

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