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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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01:21:27

113 - Birdman (2014)

CineNation ·

2020/06/18

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's...Birdman! Listen as Brandon and Thomas dive into Alejandro G. Iñárritu's Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) as a part of CineNation's Theatre Month. Did it deserve the Best Picture Oscar? Is this Michael Keaton's best role? Listen and find out what the guys think. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:22:55

112 - All About Eve (1950)

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2020/06/11

Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night! Brandon and Thomas continue Theatre Month by diving into the 1950 classic, All About Eve. Starring Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, Celeste Holm, and George Sanders, All About Eve was a massive hit upon release, and today it is on the Mount Rushmore of Theatre Movies. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:47:54

111 - Opening Night: Theatre Movies

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2020/06/04

Curtain up! Light the lights! It's time to talk about theatre movies. Brandon and Thomas dive into the world of theatre, attempting to breakdown a genre that is rarely talked about. In this episode, they discuss several examples as a way to set a template for this genre. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

02:07:20

110 - Dazed and Confused: The Filmography of Richard...

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2020/05/28

Brandon and Thomas have been preparing their whole life for this episode. To close out their month-long study of the Texas genre, Brandon and Thomas dive into the career of Texas filmmaker, Richard Linklater. From Slacker to Boyhood and from the Before series to School of Rock, the CineNation duo discuss the entire works of Richard Linklater. In the end, they will ask one final question. Does Linklater's filmography fit within the Texas genre? Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram:

01:18:22

109 - Hell or High Water (2016)

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2020/05/21

Blood always follows money. For contemporary film week, Brandon and Thomas dive into the 2016 Oscar-nominated film, "Hell or High Water". They discuss how the film fits into the Texas genre, and why it might be the best modern example of the genre. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:35:00

108 - The Last Picture Show (1971)

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2020/05/14

As the majority of movie theaters are closed across the country, Brandon and Thomas look at a film about a small Texas town that is losing its one movie theater. But, the film is not about movies, it is about the loss of innocence and the transgressions within a 1950s American town. Listen as Brandon and Thomas talk about one of their favorite movies from the 1970s, for their month-long Texas study. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium:

01:35:35

107 - Lone Star: A Look at Texas Movies

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2020/05/07

To kick off our new format for the podcast, Brandon and Thomas decided to tackle the topic of Texas Movies. The genre of Texas Movies is not well defined, so Brandon and Thomas are going to discuss what they think makes a typical Texas Movie. From looking at tropes and specific examples, we are going to spend the whole month of May dissecting the Texas genre. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail:

01:30:23

106 - A League of Their Own

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2020/04/30

There's no crying in baseball! To end our month of sports movies, Brandon and Thomas take a look back at one of the most popular sports films of the 1990s, A League of Their Own. Starring Geena Davis, Lori Petty, Tom Hanks, Rosie O'Donnell, and Madonna, A League of Their Own is still the most commercially successful baseball film of all time. Listen as Brandon and Thomas dissect the film that they watched countless times when they were kids on TBS. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram:

01:21:48

105 - Blue Chips

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2020/04/24

If you are missing the NBA playoffs like we are, then any form of basketball will brighten your day. Brandon and Thomas delve into the 1994 film Blue Chips, the underrated basketball gem that stars Nick Nolte, Mary McDonnell, J.T. Walsh, Penny Hardaway, and arguably the greatest big man of all time, Shaquille O'Neal. With a slew of basketball cameos and a smart script, Blue Chips is a film that has surprisingly become more relevant in recent years. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram:

01:30:46

104 - Friday Night Lights

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2020/04/17

For this week's episode, Brandon and Thomas take a look back at the 2004 film adaptation of Friday Night Lights. They also discuss the history of the FNL franchise, including the original book and the popular television show. Our duo discusses their favorite moments, what the movie got right, and what needed work. So, if you are missing football, then we hope you enjoy this. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail:

01:16:35

103 - Bull Durham

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2020/04/09

Play ball...or not. As the COVID-19 quarantine continues, Brandon and Thomas have thrown out their script for a new format. Since there is a longing for sports, the CineNation duo decided to take a look back at a few films that will help fill the void. For this episode, they take a look at Ron Shelton's classic baseball film, BULL DURHAM, starring Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, and Tim Robbins. The big surprise of the episode? Thomas has never seen the film until now. Contact Us: Facebook:

01:30:06

102 - Questions Only

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2020/03/27

Due to current world issues, Brandon and Thomas called an audible for their newest episode. Listen as they take questions from several listeners about a variety of topics. Also, make sure you check out some of their recommendations as you social distance and self-quarantine (if you can). Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:22:44

101 - Doubt: Movies About Faith

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2020/03/14

Do you have faith? Thomas Horton and Brandon Sparks sit down in an attempt to carve out a subgenre of movies about faith. They want to give you an alternative to the “faith-based” genre that has gained a following over the past decade. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

02:09:30

100 - Our 100th Episode Celebration

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2020/02/28

Checkpoint reached! Ladies and gentlemen, we've hit a major milestone and that calls for a major episode. For our 100th episode, we decided to bring back our core group of podcasters, along with a special guest, to talk about the evolution of the show. We also talked about some of their favorite movies and how they connect to our friendship. Thanks for sticking with us for these hundred episodes and we hope to bring you even more. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast

01:28:51

99 - Everything is Copy: The Works of Nora Ephron

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2020/02/13

When it comes to the romantic comedy, filmmaker Nora Ephron is one of the few people who has become synonymous with the genre. In honor of Valentine's Day, Brandon and Thomas dive into the career and films of writer/director Nora Ephron as they try to determine if she should be considered an auteur by audiences. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

01:21:17

98 - Back to the Future: Time Travel Movies

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2020/01/31

Put the fuel in the tank and buckle your seatbelt because we're about to hit 1.21 gigawatts as we head back in time. Brandon and Thomas sit down to discuss the time travel film genre. The delve into the history of the genre and they talk about some of their examples of the genre.

01:22:46

97 - Unforgiven: Revenge Movies

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2020/01/18

Revenge is a dish best served cold. Brandon and Thomas discuss one of Thomas' favorite subgenres of all time...the Revenge genre. The CineNation duo take a look at the history of the genre and they talk about some of their favorites in the genre. Give us a call at (424) 256-8254 and leave us a question. It could appear on the show!

01:18:00

96 - Year in Review

CineNation ·

2019/12/20

It's time to take a look back at what we've covered this year. Brandon and Thomas take a break from the regular scheduled programming to take a look at all of the genres they have covered this year on the podcast.

01:34:09

95 - A Separation: Divorce Movies

CineNation ·

2019/12/05

Call your lawyers and tell your loved ones because it's time to talk about Divorce Movies. Brandon, Ben, and Thomas discuss the evolution of the divorce movie genre and some of their favorite movies of the genre. And don't forget to leave us a voicemail with your question at (424) 256-8254

58:41

94 - Chef: Cooking Movies

CineNation ·

2019/11/22

Turn on the oven, heat up the pan, and put on your apron because it's time to discuss cooking movies. In honor of Thanksgiving, Brandon and Thomas dig into the small genre of cooking films. They talk about the ups and downs of the genre and why there hasn't been a great film within the genre. Make sure you leave us a voicemail at (424) 256-8254. Ask us any pop culture question you'd like.

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