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CineNation

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

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01:36:58

345 - In the Mood for Love (2000)

CineNation ·

2025/02/06

"I didn't think you'd fall in love with me." For Episode 345, Brandon and David return from hiatus to start their Romance Drama series with Wong Kar-wai's IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE. Listen as they discuss the film's lengthy production schedule, working without a script, why they shot most of the movie twice, and how it barely made its premiere date. If you're in Los Angeles, don't miss your chance to see Wong Kar-wai's masterpiece on the big screen in honor of the film's 25th anniversary at the Nuart

01:54:27

344 - Lethal Weapon (1987)

CineNation ·

2024/12/19

"I guess we need to register you as a Lethal Weapon." For Episode 344, Thomas and Brandon finish our Christmas Action series with LETHAL WEAPON. Listen as they discuss Shane Black's early writing career, the casting of the leading duo, and how the production team created Christmas in Los Angeles. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Rom-Coms and Christmas Classics (00:00:10) Recap of Christmas Action Genre (00:08:30) Intro to Lethal Weapon (00:13:59)

02:06:02

343 - Die Hard (1988)

CineNation ·

2024/12/12

"Welcome to the party, pal!" For Episode 343, David and Brandon discuss DIE HARD for their Christmas Action series. Listen as they discuss the multiple actors who passed on the movie, the performance of Bruce Willis, the struggles of production, and how the movie became a sleeper hit in 1988. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Cleopatra and John Ford - (00:00:10) Recap of Christmas Action Genre (00:07:34) Intro to Die Hard (00:10:08) How Die Hard

01:46:33

342 - The Silent Partner (1978)

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2024/12/05

"I feel as though I know you very well." For Episode 342, Brandon and David dive into this year's Christmas genre, and that is the Christmas Action genre. Listen as they discuss the 1978 Canadian thriller THE SILENT PARTNER. Find out which rock star Elliott Gould wanted to be cast in the film, why it was filmed in Canada, the controversy in post-production, and what directors loved the movie. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Spotify Wrapped and

01:36:35

341 - Devil in a Blue Dress (1995)

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2024/11/30

"I believed somehow that I could live through this bad dream I was having." For Episode 341, Brandon and Thomas close our Noirvember with DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS. Listen as they talk about the original novel, the casting process, how history impacted the overall world of the movie, and what landmark court case partially caused the film's disappointment at the box office. DISCLAIMER: Thomas was traveling this week, so his set-up was a bit different, and his audio was rougher in the show's first half

01:55:10

340 - Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)

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2024/11/21

"I'm not bad. I'm just drawn that way." For Episode 340, Thomas and Brandon finally dive into Robert Zemeckis's WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT. Listen as they discuss the deals Spielberg made for the movie, how many famous actors passed on the role of Eddie Valiant, Bob Hoskins's incredible performance, and how the movie helped push the boundaries of visual effects and animation. DISCLAIMER: There was an audio mishap with Brandon's raw audio toward the end of the episode, but it only lasted for around two

01:53:02

339 - Jackie Brown (1997)

CineNation ·

2024/11/14

"I can't blame anybody for anything I do." For Episode 339, David and Brandon cover their first Quentin Tarantino movie on the show with JACKIE BROWN. Listen as they discuss Tarantino's adaptation, the film's cast, and how the movie showcased Los Angeles as part of their series on LA Noir. Buy your tickets for our SUNSET BOULEVARD screening today: Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Sunset Boulevard Announcement (00:00:00) Opening Banter - Substack and Visual

01:55:32

338 - L.A. Confidential (1997)

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2024/11/07

"This is the City of the Angels, and you haven't got any wings." For Episode 338, Brandon and David kick off Noirvember with L.A. CONFIDENTIAL as a part of their L.A. Noir series. Listen as they discuss the lengthy writing process, how they cast two unknown Australian actors who became stars, and the difficulties of finding locations in the everchanging Los Angeles. Buy your tickets for our SUNSET BOULEVARD screening today: Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content:

01:41:44

337 - Evil Dead II (1987)

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2024/10/31

"Here's your new home." For Episode 337, David, Thomas, and Brandon cap off their Haunted House series with EVIL DEAD II. Listen as they discuss the film's increased budget, why Sam Raimi fired an entire department shortly into filming, and how an all-star special effects team created the memorable effects in the movie. Buy your tickets for our SUNSET BOULEVARD screening today: Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Sunset Boulevard Announcement (00:00:00) Opening

01:31:01

336 - The Changeling (1980)

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2024/10/24

"That house is not fit to live in." For Episode 336, Brandon and David are joined by actress and podcaster Jamie Kirsten Howard to discuss THE CHANGELING. Listen to learn more about how the film impacted Vancouver as a filming location, how the movie's mansion set was created, and why so many famous filmmakers love the movie. Buy your tickets for our SUNSET BOULEVARD screening today: Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Sunset Boulevard Announcement (00:00:00)

01:42:42

335 - The Conjuring 2 (2016)

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2024/10/17

"This is my house!" For Episode 335, Thomas and Brandon continue CineNation's Haunted House series with THE CONJURING 2. Listen to learn more about the lawsuits that caused changes to a sequel, how they incorporated a fictional story with a real-life story, and what significant change was made to the film's villain during last-minute reshoots. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Thomas’s Spooktoberfest - (00:00:10) Recap of Haunted House Month

01:38:25

334 - Casper (1995)

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2024/10/10

"All I want's a friend." For Episode 334, Brandon and David discuss a family film in their Haunted House series. Listen as they discuss director shake-up of CASPER, the cutting-edge visual effects, and the struggles of working on set in an early visual effects-heavy movie. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Spooktober Fest Continues - (00:00:10) Recap of Haunted House Month (00:05:25) Intro to Casper (00:09:26) How Casper Got to Production

01:52:23

333 - Poltergeist (1982)

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2024/10/03

"They're here." For Episode 333, David and Brandon start their Haunted House series with POLTERGEIST. Listen as they discuss how it came from an original idea from Steven Spielberg, the controversy around who directed it, and the "curse" that followed the movie. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Beetlejuice and Saturday Night - (00:00:10) Intro to Haunted House Month (00:08:49) Intro to Poltergeist (00:20:57) How Poltergeist Got to Production

01:34:21

332 - Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

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2024/09/26

"He says we're going the wrong way." For Episode 332, Brandon and David are discussing the road trip classic PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES. Listen as they discuss how John Hughes's life inspired the movie, the struggles of finding snow on location, how Hughes filmed two movies back-to-back, and why audiences hated the movie during the test screening process. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Talking about ‘My Old Ass’ - (00:00:10) Recap of Road

01:45:53

331 - Chef (2014)

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2024/09/19

"I may not do everything great in my life, but I'm good at this." For Episode 331, Thomas and Brandon discuss Jon Favreau's CHEF. Listen as they talk about where Favreau was at in his career at the time, why he wanted to make this movie, his collaboration with Roy Choi, and why it's an oddly structured road trip movie. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Starting SpooktoberFest - (00:00:10) Recap of Road Trip Month (00:09:09) Intro to Chef

02:06:50

330 - The Wizard of Oz (1939)

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2024/09/12

"There's no place like home!" For Episode 330, Brandon and David do one of their biggest deep dives into a movie with their discussion on THE WIZARD OF OZ. Listen as they talk about Walt Disney's massive impact on the film, the revolving door of directors, constant set tragedies, last-minute recastings, boiling hot sets, uncomfortable costumes, and how the movie continues to find an audience 85 years after its release. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening

01:44:41

329 - Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

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2024/09/05

"Everyone, just... pretend to be normal." For Episode 329, David and Brandon start their Road Trip series with LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE. Listen as they discuss the film's screenplay, the incredible cast, and how it became one of the biggest successes of the Sundance Film Festival. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Seeing Movies in Unique Places - (00:00:10) Intro to Road Trip Month (00:09:20) Intro to Little Miss Sunshine (00:13:04) How Little Miss

01:59:47

328 - The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)

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2024/08/29

"We accept the love we think we deserve." For Episode 328, Brandon and David complete their series on high school movies with THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER. Listen as they talk about the film's long journey to the screen, the casting process, filming in Pittsburgh, and how the film has become a cult classic with Zillennials. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Logan Lucky and January Horror - (00:00:10) Recap of High School Month (00:07:47) Intro

01:30:28

327 - Dope (2015)

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2024/08/22

"It's hard out here for a geek." For Episode 327, Brandon and David discuss Rick Famuyiwa's DOPE as a part of their high school series. Listen as they talk about Famuyiwa's directing career, how every studio passed on the original script, and why it is one of the best coming-of-age movies of the 2010s. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Talking Trap - (00:00:10) Recap of High School Month (00:09:55) Intro to DOPE (00:13:53) How DOPE Got to

01:31:17

326 - Superbad (2007)

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2024/08/15

"I am McLovin!" For Episode 326, David and Brandon continue their series on high school movies by looking at SUPERBAD. Listen as they talk about Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's process of writing the script, how the film's young cast was selected, and what the SUPERBAD cast did during their press tour in honor of HOT FUZZ. Also, there are two audio issues that pop up during this episode. Audio Issue 1 is 00:52:21 to 00:58:33 and Audio Issue 2 is 01:11:03 to 01:12:51. We apologize for the issue, but

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