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Deep dives into cinema from the perspective of two neurodivergent friends.

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Episode 62: Coco (2017)

Cinema On The Spectrum ·

2025/12/19

In this episode Reed and Micheal discus Lee Unkrich's latest animated film, "Coco".Synopsis: "Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family's ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer."

51:57

Episode 61: Toy Story 3 (2010)

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2025/12/02

In this episode Reed and Micheal do a deep dive into Lee Unkrich's solo directorial debut, "Toy Story 3".Synopsis: The toys are mistakenly delivered to a day-care center instead of the attic right before Andy leaves for college, and it's up to Woody to convince the other toys that they weren't abandoned and to return home.

37:31

Episode 60: One Battle After Another (2025)

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2025/11/24

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's most recent film, "One Battle After Another".Synopsis: When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue the daughter of one of their own.

44:00

Episode 59: Licorice Pizza (2021)

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2025/11/17

In this weeks episode, Reed and Micheal discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's coming of age film " Licorice Pizza".Synopsis: A young man and a young woman grow up, run around, and fall in love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973.

48:19

Episode 58: Phantom Thread (2017)

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2025/11/06

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's second collaboration with Daniel Day-Lewis, Phantom Thread.Synopsis: Set in 1950s London, Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman, Alma, who becomes his muse and lover.

16:38

Episode 57: Junun (2015)

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2025/10/29

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's venture into documentary filmmaking with the 2015 film "Junun".Synopsis: "Musician Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead) travels to Rajasthan, where he performs with a multitude of Indian musicians."

69:38

Episode 56: Inherent Vice (2014)

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2025/10/22

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss PTA's adaptation of Thomas Pynchon's "unadaptable" novel "Inherent Vice".Synopsis: In 1970, drug-fueled Los Angeles private investigator Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of a former girlfriend.

60:11

Episode 55: The Master (2012)

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2025/10/16

In this episode, Reed and Micheal discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's 2012 period piece "The Master".Synopsis: A Naval veteran arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future - until he is tantalized by a cult and its charismatic leader.

71:41

Episode 54: There Will Be Blood (2007)

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2025/10/06

In this episode, Reed and Micheal do a deep dive into Paul Thomas Anderson's modern masterpiece"There Will Be Blood" based on the novel by Upton Sinclair. Synopsis: A story of family, religion, hatred, oil and madness, focusing on a turn-of-the-century prospector in the early days of the business.

46:10

Episode 53: Punch-Drunk Love (2002)

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2025/09/29

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's 2002 dark romantic comedy "Punch-Drunk Love".Synopsis: Socially frustrated Barry Egan calls a phone-sex line to curb his loneliness. Little does he know it will land him in deep trouble and will jeopardize his burgeoning romance with the mysterious Lena.

64:34

Episode 52: Magnolia (1999)

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2025/09/19

In this episode Reed and Micheal go further into the filmography of Paul Thomas Anderson with his 1999 film "Magnolia".Synopsis: An epic mosaic of interrelated characters in search of love, forgiveness and meaning in the San Fernando Valley.

54:50

Episode 51 - Boogie Nights (1997)

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2025/09/12

In this episode of "Cinema on the Spectrum," hosts Reed and Michael dive into the world of Paul Thomas Anderson's breakout hit "Boogie Nights." Synopsis: An idealistic porn producer aspires to elevate his craft to an art when he discovers a hot young talent.

38:31

Episode 50 - Hard Eight (1996)

Cinema On The Spectrum ·

2025/09/05

In this episode Reed and Micheal shift gears to focus on the works for Paul Thomas Anderson starting with his first film "Hard Eight".Synopsis: A stranger mentors a young, troubled Reno gambler.

40:01

Episode 49: Inside Out 2 (2024)

Cinema On The Spectrum ·

2025/08/29

In this episode Reed and special guest, Jeff Stewart, discuss discuss the sequel to Inside Out.Synopsis: A sequel that features Riley entering puberty and experiencing brand new, more complex emotions as a result. As Riley tries to adapt to her teenage years, her old emotions try to adapt to the possibility of being replaced.

26:20

Episode 48: Cars 2 (2011)

Cinema On The Spectrum ·

2025/08/20

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss John Lasseter's Cars 2, the follow-up to the 2006 Pixar film.Synopsis: Star race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.

36:12

Episode 47: Cars ( 2006)

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2025/08/10

In this episode, Reed and Micheal discuss John Lasseter's wildly successful animated feature film, "Cars".Synopsis: On the way to the biggest race of his life, a hotshot rookie race car gets stranded in a rundown town and learns that winning isn't everything in life.

52:02

Episode 46 - Toy Story 2 (1999)

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2025/08/03

In this episode, Reed and Micheal discuss John Lasseter's 1999 sequel "Toy Story 2". Synopsis: When Woody is stolen by a toy collector, Buzz and his friends set out on a rescue mission to save Woody before he becomes a museum toy property with his roundup gang Jessie, Prospector, and Bullseye.

32:54

Episode 45: The Fox and the Hound (1981)

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2025/07/26

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss the 1981 classic animated film "The Fox and the Hound". The hosts discuss its historical context, character dynamics, and the role of John Lasseter in its creation. Synopsis: A fox named Tod and a hound named Copper vow to be best friends forever. But as Copper grows into a hunting dog, their unlikely friendship faces the ultimate test.

33:46

Episode 44: Soul (2020)

Cinema On The Spectrum ·

2025/07/18

In this episode, Reed and Micheal discuss Pete Docter's 2020 animated feature film, Soul.Synopsis: Joe is a middle-school band teacher whose life hasn't quite gone the way he expected. His true passion is jazz. But when he travels to another realm to help someone find their passion, he soon discovers what it means to have soul.

22:44

Episode 43: Inside Out (2015)

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2025/07/11

In this episode Reed and Micheal discuss Pete Docter's emotional masterpiece "Inside Out".Synopsis: After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school.

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