Cinema Bones - Ep 26 - Fire Island (2022)
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In this episode, Masie & Stuart celebrate pride month by watching Andrew Ahn's 2022 film Fire Island, a loose adaptation of Pride and Prejudice set on the titular gay resort. As queer fans of Jane Austen, our hosts find much to admire in this film's smart adaptation decisions and joyful, but critical examination of gay male community that subverts and examines stereotypes around race, class, and body type. Listen as they gush about the authentic cast of gay actors, recount the film's many good romcom moments, and discuss the parts of the script that could've been cut or used a bit more...
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Cinema Bones - Ep 25 - Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
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In this episode, Masie & Stuart arrive in a galaxy far far away to complete their tribunal of JJ Abram's by covering Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Unearthing over a decade of mixed (mostly negative) feelings about this sequel trilogy, our hosts find that while they are still compelled by the characters and their actors' performances, there are many early signs of the confused, aimless direction future sequel entries would take. Listen as our hosts discuss the film's awkward copy and pasting from the structure and character arcs of A New Hope and eventually devolve into a full dissection of...
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Cinema Bones - Ep 24 - Star Trek (2009)
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In this episode, Masie & Stuart begin an epic journey into space to examine the sci-fi franchise reboots of director JJ Abrams. Beginning with his 2009 Star Trek film, our hosts find much to appreciate about the movie's casting and set design. However, our resident Trekkie Masie has more than a few critiques. From 2009-era misogyny, to a script more interested in being high octane and action-packed than it is in expanding upon the unique qualities of the beloved original TV series, our hosts find themselves warping through complaints faster than the film does through its many action set...
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Cinema Bones - Ep 23 - A Tree of Palme (2002)
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In this episode, Masie & Stuart return to the world of animation to cover the strange 2002 anime film, A Tree of Palme, directed by Takashi Nakamura. A critical and financial failure upon its release, this odd Pinocchio-inspired sci-fi adventure movie has faded into obscurity over the years, but our hosts are here to spread the word that this film may be deserving of a reappraisal! Listen as they discuss its gorgeous art design and fascinating worldbuilding, as well as its overstuffed and often confusing script. Linktree: Follow Us on Social Media @ Cinema_Bones on Instagram...
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Cinema Bones - Ep 22 - Nimona (2023)
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In this episode, Masie & Stuart finally enter the world of animation by discussing the 2023 film Nimona. Rescued from Disney's closure of its production studio, our hosts find plenty to appreciate about this queer kid's adventure flick. How does it hold up compared to the original graphic novel by ND Stevenson though? Listen as our hosts discuss the film's lovable characters and crazy production history, as well as its many strange adaptation decisions. Linktree: Follow Us on Social Media @ Cinema_Bones on Instagram and Letterboxd for podcast updates. Addtional Reading:...
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Cinema Bones - Ep 21 - Something Wild (1986)
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In this episode, Masie & Stuart get kidnapped and taken on a crazy roadtrip by Jonathan Demme's 1986 comedy-thriller film Something Wild. The second part of Stuart's pairing of manic-pixie dream girl films, our hosts find much to discuss about this film whose tone, characters, and plot developments are truly... well, wild. Listen as our hosts gush about the film's shockingly likable male protagonist, Melanie Griffith's iconic (but sometimes culturally questionable) costuming, the main couple's interesting power dynamics, and more in the longest episode of Cinema Bones released yet. ...
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Cinema Bones - Ep 20 - Punch-Drunk Love (2002)
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In this episode, Masie & Stuart take a flight back to 2002 to examine Paul Thomas Anderson's romantic comedy film Punch-Drunk Love. Part of Stuart's pairing of manic-pixie dream girl films, they went in expecting to find more to critique, but mostly have positive things to say! From the considered and striking cinematography, to the excellent lead performances by Adam Sandler and Emily Watson, they find plenty to love about this quirky early 2000's romp. Listen as our hosts analyze the autistic-coded protagonist Barry Egan and gush about Jon Brion's lush and ecclectic score. ...
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Cinema Bones - Ep 19 - Her (2013)
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In this episode, Masie & Stuart take a look at an alternate vision of 2025 in Spike Jonze's 2013 sci-fi romance film Her. The second part of their examination of the divorce films of Spike Jonze and Sofia Coppola, our hosts scroll through to find a film made up of beautiful surfaces with a cynical view of romance beneath the surface. Listen as they discuss the film's beautiful production design and general aesthetics, while also getting frustrated when talking about its portrayal of women and (not-so-subtle) self-insert qualities. Linktree: Follow Us on Social Media @ Cinema_Bones...
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Cinema Bones - Ep 18 - Lost in Translation (2003)
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In this episode, Masie & Stuart take a (imaginary) trip to Japan to examine the 2003 Oscar-darling film, Sofia Coppola's Lost in Translation. The first part of a duology covering the divorce films of Sofia Coppola and Spike Jonze, our hosts find themselves treading in familiar Coppola-territory. How does this story of two priveleged people experiencing isolation and existential crises in Tokyo hold up today? Does Coppola portray the city and Japanese culture with care and sensitivity? The answers likely won't shock you based on her track record, but our hosts still find plenty to discuss...
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Cinema Bones - Ep 17 - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)
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In this episode, Masie & Stuart return to the Green Hills of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise to discuss its second live-action feature film Sonic the Hedgehog 2. How does this sequel compare to the first? Is it faster and stronger, or does it struggle to get off to a speedy start? Listen as our hosts discuss the film's many improvements from its predecessor as well as its repeated failures. Then, stay tuned in to the end for a year-end wrap up where Masie & Stuart discuess their favorite and least favorite movies covered for Cinema Bones in 2024 in addition to their favorite first...
info_outlineIn this episode, Masie & Stuart take a flight back to 2002 to examine Paul Thomas Anderson's romantic comedy film Punch-Drunk Love. Part of Stuart's pairing of manic-pixie dream girl films, they went in expecting to find more to critique, but mostly have positive things to say! From the considered and striking cinematography, to the excellent lead performances by Adam Sandler and Emily Watson, they find plenty to love about this quirky early 2000's romp. Listen as our hosts analyze the autistic-coded protagonist Barry Egan and gush about Jon Brion's lush and ecclectic score.
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