CineNation
Every month, the CineNation Podcast picks a new film genre to analyze by looking at some of our favorite movies within the genre and discussing how they made it to the big screen.
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311 - The Birdcage (1996)
04/25/2024
311 - The Birdcage (1996)
"You do an eclectic celebration of the dance!" For Episode 311, Thomas and Brandon continue their series on Gene Hackman with THE BIRDCAGE. Listen as they discuss all of the previous versions of the story, who was originally going to play the lead roles, and why it was a different role for Hackman that changed the last few years of his acting career. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Get your tickets now for our screening of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS - The Director's Cut at the Nuart Theatre: Opening Banter (00:00:10) Intro to The Birdcage (00:08:47) Recap of Gene Hackman Month (00:09:44) Catching Up on Gene Hackman (00:12:20) Initial Thoughts on The Birdcage (00:16:25) How The Birdcage Got to Production (00:20:13) Favorite Scenes (00:39:55) On Set Life - (01:06:50) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:11:51) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:14:24) Film Facts (01:24:13) Awards (01:32:03) Final Questions (01:41:11) Preview for Next Week (01:49:28) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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310 - Unforgiven (1992)
04/18/2024
310 - Unforgiven (1992)
"I'll see you in hell, William Munny." For Episode 310, David and Brandon continue CineNation's Gene Hackman month with UNFORGIVEN. Listen as they discuss Hackman's apprehension in taking the project, how he worked with Eastwood, and why it is easily one of Hackman's best performances. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Get your tickets now for our screening of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS - The Director's Cut at the Nuart Theatre: Announcement: Little Shop of Horrors (00:00:00) Opening Banter (00:01:01) Recap of Gene Hackman Month (00:09:39) Intro to Unforgiven (00:14:07) Catching Up on Gene Hackman (00:20:44) How Unforgiven Got to Production (00:29:54) Favorite Scenes (00:37:31) On Set Life - (01:06:05) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:18:01) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:22:06) Film Facts (01:26:01) Awards (01:26:42) Final Questions (01:32:06) Preview for Next Week (01:42:40) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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309 - Hoosiers (1986)
04/11/2024
309 - Hoosiers (1986)
"I don't care what the scoreboard says at the end of the game, in my book we're gonna be winners!" For Episode 309, Brandon and David continue CineNation's series on the films of Gene Hackman. Listen as they discuss HOOSIERS, a film that was seen by some as a comeback for Hackman. Find out more about who the original choice for the lead character was, the tensions between the creative team and Hackman, and how this low-budget underdog sports film became a real-life cinderella story. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Get your tickets now for our screening of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS - The Director's Cut at the Nuart Theatre: Announcement: Little Shop of Horrors (00:00:00) Opening Banter (00:01:01) Recap of Gene Hackman Month (00:08:16) Intro to Hoosiers (00:14:33) Catching Up on Gene Hackman (00:25:11) How Hoosiers Got to Production (00:31:40) Favorite Scenes (00:35:41) On Set Life - (01:12:54) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:22:39) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:27:23) Film Facts (01:29:09) Awards (01:29:44) Final Questions (01:36:32) Preview for Next Week (01:41:44) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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308 - The French Connection (1971)
04/04/2024
308 - The French Connection (1971)
"Have you ever been in Poughkeepsie?" For Episode 308, Brandon and Thomas are trying something new this month by focusing solely on one actor, and its Gene Hackman. To kick off the series, they're talking about THE FRENCH CONNECTION. Listen as they discuss Hackman's early beginnings before the film, Hackman's casting in the film, and how Friedkin pulled off the famous car chase. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Get your tickets now for our screening of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS - The Director's Cut at the Nuart Theatre: Announcement: Little Shop of Horrors (00:00:00) Opening Banter (00:01:01) Intro to Gene Hackman Month (00:08:33) Intro to The French Connection (00:16:53) The Early Beginnings of Gene Hackman (00:22:31) How The French Connection Got to Production (00:35:55) Favorite Scenes (00:43:13) On Set Life - (01:07:56) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:15:25) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:24:36) Film Facts (01:29:51) Awards (01:32:40) Final Questions (01:37:44) Preview for Next Week (01:42:50) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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307 - The Prestige (2006)
03/28/2024
307 - The Prestige (2006)
"Are you watching closely?" For Episode 307, Brandon and Thomas close out Rivalry Month with one of Christopher Nolan's best, THE PRESTIGE. Listen as they talk about the struggles of adapting the novel, how they recreated Victorian London, and how critics disliked the film when it was released. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Get your tickets now for our screening of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS - The Director's Cut at the Nuart Theatre: Little Shop of Horrors Promo (00:00:00) Opening Banter (00:01:02) Recap to the Rivalry Genre (00:08:35) Intro to The Prestige (00:14:07) How The Prestige Got to Production (00:28:36) Favorite Scenes (00:47:15) On Set Life - (01:11:24) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:19:38) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:23:12) Film Facts (01:29:55) Awards (01:33:11) Final Questions (01:43:30) Final Genre Questions (01:48:11) Preview for Next Week (01:56:12) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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306 - Toy Story (1995)
03/21/2024
306 - Toy Story (1995)
"To infinity and beyond!" For Episode 306, David and Brandon discuss Pixar's debut animated feature, TOY STORY. Listen as they go through the endless names considered for the film, how many versions of the script they went through, and what real-life rivalry started because of the movie's success. And don't forget to rate and review us! Opening Banter (00:00:10) Recap to the Rivalry Genre (00:07:12) Intro to Toy Story (00:12:47) How Toy Story Got to Production (00:23:24) Favorite Scenes (00:44:40) On Set Life - (01:07:25) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:17:11) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:25:43) Film Facts (01:32:08) Awards (01:33:44) Final Questions (01:40:44) Preview for Next Week (01:47:29) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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305 - Bring It On (2000)
03/14/2024
305 - Bring It On (2000)
"When we beat you, we'll know it's because we're better." For Episode 305, Brandon and Thomas discuss the most famous cheerleading movie. Listen as they talk about the struggles of BRING IT ON's development, the casting of the film against a rival cheerleading movie, and how the movie was a surprise hit in the summer of 2000. Opening Banter (00:00:10) Recap to the Rivalry Genre (00:06:15) Intro to Bring It On (00:09:56) How Bring It On Got to Production (00:17:27) Favorite Scenes (00:35:13) On Set Life - (00:58:36) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:02:29) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:13:38) Film Facts (01:23:08) Awards (01:25:41) Final Questions (01:31:27) Preview for Next Week (01:36:58) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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304 - Amadeus (1984)
03/07/2024
304 - Amadeus (1984)
"It seemed to me that I was hearing the voice of God." For Episode 304, Thomas and Brandon kick off Rivalry Month with possibly the best rivalry film of all time, AMADEUS. Listen as they discuss the early frontrunners for the main roles, which cast member was hired a day before filming, and why they think AMADEUS is one of the more underrated films of the 1980s. Opening Banter (00:00:10) Intro to the Rivalry Genre (00:05:35) Intro to Amadeus (00:013:54) How Amadeus Got to Production (00:21:19) Favorite Scenes (00:32:13) On Set Life - (00:57:36) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:03:20) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:12:49) Film Facts (01:19:23) Awards (01:33:30) Final Questions (01:40:35) Preview for Next Week (01:46:06) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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303 - The Godfather Part II (1974)
02/29/2024
303 - The Godfather Part II (1974)
"Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer." For Episode 303, Brandon and Thomas close out Mob Month with one of the greatest movies of all time. Listen as the duo discuss the making of THE GODFATHER PART II. Find out why Paramount was worried about the title, what Robert De Niro did to prep for the role, and why Al Pacino said it was one of the most difficult movies of his career. Opening Banter (00:00:10) Recap of the Mobster Genre (00:03:26) Intro to The Godfather Part II (00:010:23) How The Godfather Part II Got to Production (00:19:51) Favorite Scenes (00:43:34) On Set Life - (01:07:18) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:16:41) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:22:51) Film Facts (01:27:38) Awards (01:31:51) Final Questions (01:36:33) Final Genre Questions (01:42:32) Preview for Next Week (01:49:28) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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302 - Touchez Pas au Grisbi (1954)
02/22/2024
302 - Touchez Pas au Grisbi (1954)
"Hands off the loot!" For Episode 302, David and Brandon travel down the beaten path to discuss the French New Wave crime film TOUCHEZ PAS AU GRISBI. Listen as they discuss the lives of the cast and crew before the film, which famous American director thought about remaking the movie, and how the film flips the tropes of the American gangster movie. Opening Banter (00:00:10) Recap of the Mobster Genre (00:03:21) Intro to Touchez Pas au Grisbi (00:08:33) How Touchez Pas au Grisbi Got to Production (00:16:57) Favorite Scenes (00:25:02) On Set Life - (00:39:44) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:44:24) What Worked and What Didn’t (00:52:13) Film Facts (00:59:23) Awards (01:01:39) Final Questions (01:06:45) Preview for Next Episode (01:17:37) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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301 - A History of Violence (2005)
02/15/2024
301 - A History of Violence (2005)
"I should've killed you back in Philly." For Episode 301, Thomas and Brandon return to David Cronenberg's filmography to discuss A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE. Listen as they talk about the film's casting of Viggo Mortenson, the big changes they made from the original graphic novel, and how a Canadian filmmaker like Cronenberg captured the violence within America. Opening Banter (00:00:10) Recap of the Mobster Genre (00:06:24) Intro to A History of Violence (00:10:22) How A History of Violence Got to Production (00:16:42) Favorite Scenes (00:27:19) On Set Life - (00:52:33) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:57:12) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:02:31) Film Facts (01:08:01) Awards (01:12:51) Final Questions (01:18:47) Preview for Next Episode (01:29:36) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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300 - Goodfellas (1990)
02/08/2024
300 - Goodfellas (1990)
"As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster." For Episode 300, Brandon, Thomas, and David get together to celebrate the show's 300th episode and to celebrate Martin Scorsese's GOODFELLAS. Listen as the trio discusses what major stars were rumored for the movie, why Scorsese had cold feet about making it, and how the film helped redefine Scorsese for a new decade. Opening Banter about CineNation's 300 Episodes (00:00:10) Recap of the Mobster Genre (00:05:36 ) Intro to Goodfellas (00:10:48) How Goodfellas Got to Production (00:15:33) Favorite Scenes (00:34:33) On Set Life - (01:09:30) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:19:55) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:35:42) Film Facts (01:40:29) Awards (01:43:41) Final Questions (01:49:23) 300th Episode Questions (01:56:06) Preview for Next Episode (02:05:22) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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299 - Scarface (1983)
02/01/2024
299 - Scarface (1983)
"The world is yours." For Episode 299, David and Brandon return from CineNation's hiatus to kick off their series on Mobsters and Mafia. Listen as they discuss Brian De Palma's remake of SCARFACE, starring Al Pacino. They talk about the film's origins, the conflict between De Palma and the film's screenwriter Oliver Stone, and how it was received during its initial release. Opening Banter (00:00:10) Intro to the Mobster/Mafia Genre (00:04:19) Intro to Scarface 1983 (00:13:43) How Scarface Got to Production (00:25:47) Favorite Scenes (00:38:58) On Set Life - (01:07:28) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:18:18) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:28:53) Film Facts (01:35:44) Awards (01:38:38) Final Questions (01:43:10) Preview for Next Episode (01:49:47) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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THROWBACK: The Parent Trap: The Filmography of Nancy Meyers
01/25/2024
THROWBACK: The Parent Trap: The Filmography of Nancy Meyers
"May your life be far less complicated than mine." For the final throwback episode of our hiatus, let's look back to August 2021 for our series on female filmmakers. During the third part of the series, Brandon and Thomas discussed the works of Nancy Meyers. They talked about her early life, her filmography, and why she should be considered an auteur. Throwback Intro - (00:00:00) Opening (00:04:16) Recap of the Female Filmmaker Month (00:05:13) Intro to Nancy Meyers (00:06:28) Nancy Meyers’s Life (00:15:29) The Parent Trap (00:24:33) What Women Want - (00:37:03) Something’s Gotta Give (00:46:43) Stars Reacting to Nancy Meyers (00:55:13) The Holiday (00:58:36) It’s Complicated (01:07:46) The Intern (01:12:54) Stats (01:21:42) Final Questions (01:23:32) Preview for Next Episode (01:31:47) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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THROWBACK: House / Hausu (1977)
01/18/2024
THROWBACK: House / Hausu (1977)
"The girls will wake up...when they are hungry." For our fourth Throwback Episode, we look at our episode on HOUSE, which was a part of our Horror Comedy series. Originally released on October 7, 2020, Thomas and Brandon discuss the Japanese cult classic that left them both speechless for their first viewing. It was the first episode that Thomas wrote for the show, and he brought us some incredible research on the fascinating story of HOUSE. Throwback Intro - (00:00:00) Opening Banter (00:05:01) Recap of the Horror Comedy Genre (00:04:00) Intro to House (00:07:32) How House Got to Production (00:17:57) Favorite Scenes (00:22:54) On Set Life - (00:40:07) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:43:07) What Worked and What Didn’t (00:46:14) Film Facts (00:54:40) Story Questions (00:57:15) Awards (01:02:43) Final Questions (01:07:52) Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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THROWBACK: Almost Famous (2000)
01/11/2024
THROWBACK: Almost Famous (2000)
"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool." For our third Throwback episode, we're looking back at Episode 161 from May 2021 when Thomas and Brandon discussed Cameron Crowe's ALMOST FAMOUS. Listen as they talk about the film's casting process, who the characters were based on, and the troubles on set. Throwback Intro - (00:00:00) Opening Banter (00:03:07) Recap of the Fictional Band Genre (00:04:00) Intro to Almost Famous (00:07:11) How Almost Famous Got to Production (00:16:27) Favorite Scenes (00:24:33) On Set Life - (00:40:38) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:47:15) What Worked and What Didn’t (00:51:37) Alternate Universe Cast (00:59:26) Film Facts (01:05:40) Story Questions (01:09:23) Awards (01:16:50) Final Questions (01:27:28) Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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THROWBACK: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
01/04/2024
THROWBACK: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view." Originally released on September 2, 2021, Brandon and Thomas discuss one of the classic films of the Southern genre, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. Listen as they talk about Harper Lee's original novel, the film's meticulous production design, and why the film's critical reception was lukewarm upon its release. Be sure to check out our other episodes on the Southern Film genre from September 2021. Intro to the Southern Genre (00:04:19) Intro to To Kill a Mockingbird (00:15:48) How To Kill a Mockingbird Got to Production (00:23:54) Favorite Scenes (00:33:27) On Set Life - (00:45:59) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:51:07) What Worked and What Didn’t (00:59:00) Alternate Universe Cast (01:06:29) Film Facts (01:07:15) Story Questions (01:10:57) Awards (01:15:56) Final Questions (01:19:48) Preview for Next Episode (01:27:09) Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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THROWBACK: The Apartment (1960)
12/28/2023
THROWBACK: The Apartment (1960)
"Ring out the old year, ring in the new. Ring-a-ding-ding." For the first episode in our Throwback Series, we're looking at episode 194 from December 2021 as Brandon and Thomas discuss one of their favorite New Year's Eve movies. Listen as they discuss the history of the film, Billy Wilder's career at this point, and how the movie perfectly captures the loneliness of the holidays. Throwback Intro - (00:00:00) Opening Banter (00:04:01) Recap of the Christmas genre (00:04:42) Intro to THE APARTMENT (00:08:00) How THE APARTMENT Got to Production (00:21:52) Favorite Scenes (00:27:47) On Set Life - (00:44:51) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:50:20) What Worked and What Didn’t (00:53:43) Alternate Universe Cast (01:00:47) Film Facts (01:04:05) Story Questions (01:06:04) Awards (01:10:39) Final Questions (01:11:55) Final Genre Questions (01:18:50:00) Preview for Next Week (01:24:18) Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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298 - Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
12/21/2023
298 - Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
"Faith is believing things when common sense tells you not to." For Episode 298, Brandon and Thomas finish their New York Christmas series with MIRACLE ON 34th STREET. Listen as they discuss the film's origins, its casting process, and how they pulled off filming during the famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Opening Banter (00:00:10) Some Housekeeping (00:03:10) Recap on the New York Christmas genre (00:04:09) Intro to Miracle on 34th Street (00:07:16) How Miracle on 34th Street Got to Production (00:11:35 ) Favorite Scenes (00:20:10) On Set Life - (00:37:02) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:42:33) What Worked and What Didn’t (00:50:54) Film Facts (00:57:06) Awards (01:03:09) Final Questions (01:09:15) Final Genre Questions (01:19:28) Preview for Next Week (01:28:51) Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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297 - It Happened on Fifth Avenue (1947)
12/14/2023
297 - It Happened on Fifth Avenue (1947)
"For to be without friends is a serious form of poverty." For Episode 297, Thomas and Brandon discuss the underseen New York Christmas movie, IT HAPPENED ON FIFTH AVENUE. Listen as they find out about Frank Capra's involvement, the odd marketing campaign, and why it didn't gain a following until recently. Opening Banter (00:00:10) Intro to New York Christmas (00:07:19) Intro to It Happened on Fifth Avenue (00:12:25) How It Happened on Fifth Avenue Got to Production (00:18:16 ) Favorite Scenes (00:25:42) On Set Life - (00:50:41) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:54:16) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:10:19) Film Facts (01:17:56) Awards (01:19:07) Final Questions (01:24:37) Preview for Next Week (01:33:34) Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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296 - Elf (2003)
12/07/2023
296 - Elf (2003)
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear." For Episode 296, Brandon and Thomas kick the holiday season off with ELF as they cover some of their favorite New York Christmas movies. Listen as they discuss the film's early casting choices, Jon Favreau's vision for the film, and why Will Ferrell was worried about the film being a failure. Opening Banter (00:00:10) Intro to New York Christmas (00:04:37) Intro to Elf (00:12:01) How Elf Got to Production (00:22:12) Favorite Scenes (00:37:51) On Set Life - (00:53:56) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:07:12) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:14:17) Film Facts (01:20:27) Awards (01:24:02) Final Questions (01:29:30) Preview for Next Week (01:36:23) Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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295 - Chinatown (1974)
11/30/2023
295 - Chinatown (1974)
"Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown." For Episode 295, Brandon and David finish off CineNation's Private Investigator month with CHINATOWN. Listen as they discuss Robert Towne's writing process, the reason the film's director of photography was fired, and how the Los Angeles Lakers caused one of the biggest fights on set. Opening Banter (00:00:10) Recap of the Private Investigator Genre (00:05:42) Intro to Chinatown (00:13:32) How Chinatown Got to Production (00:24:02) Favorite Scenes (00:47:53) On Set Life - (01:13:04) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:22:16) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:29:53) Film Facts (01:34:47) Awards (01:37:54) Final Questions (01:43:00) Final Questions for the P.I. Genre (01:47:19) Preview for Next Week (01:55:20) Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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294 - Inherent Vice (2014)
11/16/2023
294 - Inherent Vice (2014)
"Love usually leads to trouble." For Episode 294, David and Brandon decide to cover Paul Thomas Anderson's adaptation of INHERENT VICE. Liste as they talk about Anderson's writing process, the film's production, and how it is becoming a cult classic. Opening Banter (00:00:10) Recap of the Private Investigator Genre (00:03:17) Intro to Inherent Vice (00:05:28) How Inherent Vice Got to Production (00:13:53) Favorite Scenes (00:28:21) On Set Life - (00:52:20) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:01:06) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:06:18) Film Facts (01:12:01) Awards (01:17:48) Final Questions (01:26:13) Preview for Next Week (01:33:27) Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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293 - Vertigo (1958)
11/09/2023
293 - Vertigo (1958)
"One final thing I have to do...and then I'll be free of the past." For Episode 293, Thomas and Brandon tackle one of Alfred Hitchcock's masterpieces. Listen as they discuss how Vertigo made it to the big screen, the cinematography innovations, and why it took a while before people truly discovered the film. Opening Banter (00:00:10) Recap of the Private Investigator Genre (00:05:30) Intro to Vertigo (00:11:57) How Vertigo Got to Production (00:17:26) Favorite Scenes (00:34:51) On Set Life - (01:03:55) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:11:29) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:19:02) Film Facts (01:29:28) Awards (01:39:42) Final Questions (01:45:09) Preview for Next Week (01:55:42) Get your tickets for our upcoming screening of CHILDREN OF MEN at the Nuart Theatre on November 10th: https://bit.ly/3Q2j9QL Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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292 - The Thin Man (1934)
11/02/2023
292 - The Thin Man (1934)
"The murderer is right in this room." For Episode 292, Brandon and Thomas start Noirvember with THE THIN MAN. Listen as they discuss the film's fast production schedule, the chemistry between William Powell and Myrna Loy, and the film's legacy. Opening Banter (00:00:10) Intro to Private Investigator Genre (00:06:12) Intro to The Thin Man (00:14:05) How The Thin Man Got to Production (00:21:01) Favorite Scenes (00:31:04) On Set Life - (00:49:28) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:57:27) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:06:48) Film Facts (01:10:48) Awards (01:14:32) Final Questions (01:19:32) Preview for Next Week (01:33:02) Get your tickets for our upcoming screening of CHILDREN OF MEN at the Nuart Theatre on November 10th: https://bit.ly/3Q2j9QL Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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291 - Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
10/26/2023
291 - Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
"They're all pods, all of them!" For Episode 291, Brandon and Thomas cover Philip Kaufman's remake of INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS. Listen as they discuss Kaufman's early career, the film's casting process, and how they mastered some of the film's memorable special effects. Opening Banter (00:00:10) Recap to Social Horror (00:09:54) Intro to Invasion of the Body Snatchers (00:11:45) How Invasion of the Body Snatchers Got to Production (00:20:16) Favorite Scenes (00:37:25) On Set Life - (01:01:28) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:10:26) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:15:53) Film Facts (01:20:01) Awards (01:21:08) Final Questions (01:28:28) Final Questions for the Social Horror Genre (01:39:19) Preview for Next Week (01:50:15) Get your tickets for our upcoming screening of CHILDREN OF MEN at the Nuart Theatre on November 10th: https://bit.ly/3Q2j9QL Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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290 - Night of the Living Dead (1968)
10/19/2023
290 - Night of the Living Dead (1968)
"They're coming to get you, Barbra" For Episode 290, David and Brandon discuss one of the most quintessential horror movies of all time. Listen as they talk about George A. Romero's early beginnings, the film's casting process and production, and the issues surrounding the film's release. Get your tickets for our upcoming screening of CHILDREN OF MEN at the Nuart Theatre on November 10th: https://bit.ly/3Q2j9QL Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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289 - Two Thousand Maniacs! (1964)
10/12/2023
289 - Two Thousand Maniacs! (1964)
"Something is very wrong with this town." For Episode 289, Thomas and Brandon go outside of their comfort zone to discuss Herschel Gordon Lewis' early splatter film, TWO THOUSAND MANIACS! Listen as they talk about Lewis' career, the rawness of the film, and the landscape of independent films at the time. Opening Banter (00:00:10) Intro to Social Horror (00:07:37) Intro to 2000 Maniacs (00:12:39) History of 2000 Maniacs Got to Production (00:18:12) Favorite Scenes (00:43:36) On Set Life - (01:04:10) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:06:48) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:11:21) Film Facts (01:18:50) Awards (01:22:03) Final Questions (01:25:56) Preview for Next Week (01:33:43) Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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288 - Get Out (2017)
10/05/2023
288 - Get Out (2017)
"Now, you're in the sunken place." For Episode 288, Brandon and Thomas kick off their social horror series with Jordan Peele's GET OUT. Listen to find out more about Peele's writing process, last-minute production moves, and the immediate success of the film. Opening Banter (00:00:10) Intro to Social Horror (00:08:30) Intro to Get Out (00:14:20) History of Get Out Got to Production (00:22:55) Favorite Scenes (00:32:05) On Set Life - (00:55:16) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:02:06) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:15:16) Film Facts (01:22:46) Awards (01:30:21) Final Questions (01:35:07) Preview for Next Week (01:45:47) Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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287 - Hot Fuzz (2007)
09/28/2023
287 - Hot Fuzz (2007)
"You wanna be a big cop in a small town?" For Episode 287, Brandon and Thomas conclude their Stuck in a Small Town series with Edgar Wright's HOT FUZZ. Listen as they discuss the writing process of Wright and Simon Pegg, the film's casting, and the film's legacy. Opening Banter (00:00:10) Recap of the Stuck in a Small Town Genre (00:05:09) Intro to Hot Fuzz (00:09:08) History of Hot Fuzz Got to Production (00:15:36) Favorite Scenes (00:28:13) On Set Life - (00:49:22) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:55:48) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:02:39) Film Facts (01:13:18) Awards (01:14:34) Final Questions (01:22:02) Final Genre Questions (01:25:44) Preview for Next Week (01:33:09) Join our Patreon for More Content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
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