Shows
CineGradeThelma & LouiseWe are finally back again this week with a feminist classic, Thelma & Louise. Join us as we talk all about female representation on screen, sympathetic protagonists, and what we would do if our best friend got caught up in some trouble with law.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2023-02-271h 52CineGradePride & Prejudice (2005)This week is for the Austen girlies as we tackle Chelsea's latest obsession, Joe Wright's Pride & Prejudice. Join us as we talk all about 19th century customs, the practice of adapting a classic novel to film, and the beauty that is Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2023-02-022h 03CineGradeThe Unbearable Weight of Massive TalentThis week we kick off the new year by talking about one of our personal favourite films of 2022, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Join us as we discuss the difficulty of portraying and writing a meta-narrative, the scenes that made us laugh out loud, and of course, how much we love Pedro Pascal.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2023-01-121h 24CineGradeChristmas Trivia Minisode 2022Merry Christmas! The holiday season is among us and we celebrate with our annual Christmas Trivia Minisode! Join us as we play trivia games, talk about our favourite holiday movies, and give Elsha the gift of trying egg nog for the first time.
Trivia games inspired by @tylercwhitmore and @pulpkitchenpodcast on TikTok.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2022-12-2036 minCineGradeHow the Grinch Stole ChristmasWe are back with our second holiday movie of the season, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Join us as we talk all about the mechanics of a village living on a snowflake, the chaos of Jim Carrey's performance, and the true meaning of Christmas.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2022-12-141h 24CineGradeArthur ChristmasThis week we tackle our first Christmas movie of the season and one of Chelsea's favourites, Arthur Christmas. Join us as we talk about the unique portrayal of Santa the film provides, Christmas traditions, and how much Chelsea absolutely loves how wholesome the film is.
Hosted and edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
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2022-12-061h 38CineGradeThe Phantom of the OperaWe take a journey back into the musical genre as we review Joel Schumacher's, The Phantom of the Opera. Join us as we talk all about Andrew Lloyd Webber, the toxicity of the phantom as a male role model, and the transition from stage to screen for many classic Broadway musicals.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2022-11-291h 54CineGradeMinisode: Elsha Being Shook at Breaking Dawn Pt 1's Rotten Tomatoes ScoreTwenty five percent?
Edited by Chelsea Mitchell. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
2022-11-2502 minCineGradeTwilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1We are back with the penultimate installment of our Twilight series, Breaking Dawn Part 1! Join us as we talk all about the way this film combats the PG-13 rating it needed, the spiciness of the honeymoon scenes, and the absolute surprise at the 25% Rotten Tomatoes score it has.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2022-11-221h 50CineGradeThe Hunger GamesWe are back this week with our first dystopian film based on a YA novel, The Hunger Games. Join us as we talk all about the young adult novel movie adaptation genre, Jennifer Lawrence's rise to fame, and the wildness of the love of the games.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2022-11-151h 50CineGradeInside OutThis week we tackle one of our favourite Pixar films, Inside Out! Join us as we talk all about Pete Doctor as a director, the beauty of the animation style, and the amazing writing that made one of the deepest films to come out of the Pixar library.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2022-11-082h 10CineGradeA Nightmare on Elm StreetHappy Halloween! We wrap up spooky season this week with our special review of Wes Craven's classic, A Nightmare on Elm Street. Join us as we talk about the phenomenon of the Final Girl, the many things that went wrong in this low budget film, and the story of how New Line Cinema became known as the House that Freddy Built.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2022-10-311h 40CineGradeThe Silence of the LambsWe enter into week 2 of spooky season with a chaotic review of The Silence of the Lambs. Join us as we talk all about the crime thriller genre, Jonathon Demme's strange shot style, and the odd likableness of one Hannibal Lecter.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2022-10-241h 49CineGradeGet OutWe start off spooky season this week with a modern day classic in the horror genre, Get Out. We talk all about Jordan Peele's transition from comedy-actor to horror-director, the psychological horror film as a genre, and the many themes and symbols present in the film.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2022-10-171h 45CineGradeMinisode: Sequels & RemakesWe are very excited to tackle a topic we here at CineGrade have been dying to do since the beginning of the podcast. Join us as we talk all about the phenomenon of sequels and remakes in the film industry; why sequels/remakes are made, why they often fail, and why some manage to surprise you.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2022-10-031h 53CineGradeE.T. the Extra-TerrestrialWe're back to the 80's this week as we look at one of Spielberg's classics, E.T.! Join us as we talk all about adopting aliens, Spielberg and his fondness for childhood, and the aesthetics of a puppet who stole people's hearts despite his odd design.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2022-09-261h 51CineGradeA League of Their OwnGrab a hot dog and some peanuts because this week we review A League of Their own and delve into two fascinating movie genres: Feminist cinema and baseball movies. Join us as we talk all about our favorite sports, the bond between sisters, and the phenomenon of baseball in 90s cinema.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2022-09-191h 33CineGradeSchool of RockClass is in session this week as we talk about one of the greatest rock and roll/teacher movies to ever grace the screen. Join us as we talk all about Jack Black, teacher/student movies, and one of the two films that Chelsea considers purely "wholesome."
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2022-09-121h 33CineGradeMamma Mia!We're back kicking off the fourth season this week with one of our favourite jukebox musicals, Mamma Mia! Join us as we talk all about ABBA, the stage musical, and the stacked cast they got for this film.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2022-09-051h 24
CineGradeSeason 3 BloopersThe bloops are back as we take a listen to some of our favourite outtakes from Season 3!
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2022-06-1510 minCineGradeSeason Three Report CardWe wrap up the third season of CineGrade with our Season Three Report Card where we go over the episodes we did, give out awards and do a recap on the highest and lowest scores.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2022-06-1327 minCineGradeSpider-Man: HomecomingThis week we tackle one of our favourites from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man Homecoming. We talk all about Tom Hollands rise to stardom, the coming of age feel of teen movies, and our opinions on the trilogy and it's supposed trajectory post No Way Home.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2022-06-061h 53CineGradeWest Side Story (2021) (w/ Rebecca Kabesh)We welcome our friend and actor Rebecca Kabesh as our guest this week as we take a look at Steven Spielberg's first big musical, West Side Story. We talk all about movie musical adaptations, the potential story problems evident since the time of Shakespeare, and (briefly) beautiful puddle shots.
Find Rebecca on Instagram! @b.k.makes
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2022-05-232h 24CineGradeThe Lion King (1994)This week we take it back to the Renaissance age of Disney where we take a look at the massive 1994 hit, The Lion King. We talk all about animal metaphors in movies, the way the film defied expectations, and the legacy it left behind.
Hosted by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Edited by Chelsea Mitchell. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2022-05-091h 38CineGradeCodaWe are back again this week as we talk all about 2022's Best Picture winner, Coda. Join us as we talk about Oscar movies, deaf representation in film, and coming of age flicks.
Hosted by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Edited by Chelsea Mitchell. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2022-05-021h 27CineGradeMinisode: Toxic Masculinity in Film Bro MoviesIn this special minisode, we discuss the effect of toxic masculinity on Film Bro movies. With special guest stars Kaitlin Green and Nicole Watson, we talk all about how some men misinterpret critiques of toxic masculinity, the way society is affected by toxic masculinity, and how we can work to change the way men and masculinity are represented on screen.
Sources:
-Michelle Ollodort, Robyn. Fighting hacking and stalking: toxic masculinity and the revolutionary anti-hero. San Francisco State University, 2017.
-Angga Ferdian. "Toxic Masculinity represented by Patrick Bateman in Mary Harron’s Amer...
2022-04-2254 minCineGradeThe IncrediblesWe are back with another Pixar film this week as we tackle Brad Bird's superhero masterpiece, The Incredibles. Join us as we talk about great screenwriting, the master musician that is Michael Giacchino, and the way that the film changed the direction of Pixar for the better.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
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2022-03-071h 47CineGradeTwilight: EclipseWe continue with the third instalment of our Twilight series this week as we tackle the dark and mysterious, Twilight: Eclipse. Join us as we talk all about vampires, Bella's attempt at seducing them, and one of the worst characters in cinematic history: Jacob Black.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2022-02-211h 15CineGradeWhen Harry Met SallyWe are back this week just in time for Valentine's Day as we tackle one of the greatest Rom-Coms of all time, When Harry Met Sally. Join us as we talk all about the history of rom coms, Rob Reiner and Nora Ephron's conversations about dating, and the question that has haunted the dating world since the dawn of time: Can men and women be just friends?
Hosted and edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
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2022-02-141h 11CineGradeIt's a Wonderful LifeWe celebrate Christmas this week with one of the most classic Christmas flicks there is, It's a Wonderful Life. Join us as we talk about Frank Capra, reflection films, and the captivating presence of James Stewart.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2021-12-201h 30CineGradeMinisode: Discussing Queer Story Telling In FilmIn a special episode recorded for a final term project, Elsha and Mackenna discuss LGBTQ+ films, and who should be telling them.
Sources:
Snarker, Dorothy. “Bury Your Gays: Why 'the 100,' 'Walking Dead' Deaths Are Problematic (Guest Column).” The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr 2016, https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/bury-your-gays-why-100-877176/amp/fbclid=IwAR1FnPjwDL1RJ2VVBAYFgF6iWoUVb5OKYPhiMcdsMjeVU_gCQ1wCrkYb9SU.
Lumen, Tori. "LGBTQ+ Films And Filmmakers That Are Making History". The Beat: A Blog By Premiumbeat, 26 Jun 2021, https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/lgbtq-films-and-filmmakers-that-are-making-history/?fbclid=IwAR0XzqPp4kidn-A21n98iKT0_S-EsQs5iObYUR-ra0PxibL-tiB7MCtCHU...
2021-12-1322 minCineGradeElfThis week we continue the Christmas countdown with the highly beloved 2003 film, Elf. Join us as we talk all about Will Ferrell and his start in movies, the nature of goofy comedies, and our thoughts on how the films story could be improved.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2021-12-061h 39CineGradeThe Polar ExpressWe start Christmas early this year as we talk about one of Chelsea's favourite (and one of Elsha's least favourite) holiday film, The Polar Express. Join us as we talk all about uncanny valley animation, the eeriness of a winter's night, and the versatility of Tom Hanks.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2021-11-291h 44CineGradeThe Devil Wears PradaThis week we go into the films of the early aughts as we break down the feminist icon film, The Devil Wears Prada. Join us as we talk about feminist movies, the fashion industry, and the essence of Meryl Streep.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2021-11-221h 32CineGradeRanking: Pixar MoviesThis week we talk all about our favourite Pixar movies. Join us as we rank the current 24 films in the Pixar canon. Can you guess our number ones?
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2021-11-011h 38CineGradePsychoHappy Halloween Everyone! This week we break down one of the most important Horror/Thrillers to ever be made, Psycho. Join us as we talk all about thriller films, twist endings, and the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock.
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2021-10-251h 19CineGradeThe Rocky Horror Picture ShowThis week we go into the world of Cult movies as we talk about one of the most famous of all times, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. We talk all about weird movies, favourite musical moments, and the way this film affected society at large.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2021-10-181h 16CineGradeFight ClubWe kick off Season 3 with a look at one of the most popular film bro movies out there, Fight Club. This week we talk all about the phenomenon that is the Film Bro movie, David Fincher and his directing style, and the effect the film had on men in society.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2021-10-111h 27CineGradeSeason 2 BloopersThe bloops are finally here as we listen to some of the things that didn't quite make the cut into any of the episodes from Season 2.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2021-09-0310 minCineGradeSeason Two Report CardWe wrap up Season Two with our Report Card, the special episode where we go through the films we reviewed this season and give out special awards to those that were top scoring. We talk all about the changes made in season two as well as plans for the future and our favourite moments.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Edward Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance by Free Music Warehouse.
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2021-08-3038 minCineGradeFrozenWe wrap up Season 2 this week with our much awaited review of 2013's mega hit, Frozen. We talk all about the comparison of Frozen to Tangled, the effect the film had on pop culture, and how we feel about Elsa and her character development.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2021-08-161h 59CineGradeIron ManWe take it to the beginnings of the Marvel Cinematic Universe this week as we talk about Jon Favreau's hit superhero film, Iron Man. We talk all about Marvel movies in terms of "cinema", as well as the comeback of Robert Downey Jr. and what this film meant for superhero movies.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2021-08-021h 19CineGradeBeauty and the Beast (1991)This week we're talking all about the Disney Renaissance as we tackle the classic princess film, Beauty and the Beast. We talk all about the different eras of Disney, our many questions about the curse set on the castle, and the importance of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken in the Disney canon.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
Additional songs in the episode include Home, performed by Susan Egan and Written by Alan Menken with Lyrics by Tim Rice & Poor Unfortunate Souls performed by the Jonas Brothers and W...
2021-07-191h 48CineGradeRaiders of the Lost ArkWe take it back to another Spielberg film this week as we talk about 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark. We talk all about the film and it's production problems, as well as Indiana Jones as an iconic character and Spielberg as a director.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
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2021-07-051h 51CineGradeHigh School MusicalWe revisit our childhood this week as we talk about everyones favourite DCOM, High School Musical. We talk all about the nature of musicals, the validity of the high school experience depicted in movies, and what life was like in the mid 2000's.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2021-06-211h 31CineGradeRanking: Marvel Cinematic UniverseThis week we're back with another (medium)sode as we break down and rank our favourite films in the MCU from Iron Man to Spiderman: Far From Home.
Time Stamps For Rankings :
22: 00:05:03
21: 00:08:07
20: 00:10:58
19: 00:14:42
18: 00:16:47
17: 00:21:17
16: 00:25:04
15: 00:27:21
14: 00:27:42
13: 00:27:52
12: 00:31:30
11: 00:32:50
10: 00:33:08
9: 00:37:57
8: 00:40:56
7: 00:48:34
6: 00:50:02
5: 00:52:41
4: 01:00:18
3: 01:00:37
2: 01:06:03
1: 01:08:53
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by T...
2021-06-071h 18CineGradeJaws (w/ Kaitlin Green)We are joined this week by our good friend and fellow film lover, Kaitlin Green. We talk all about the classic 1975 Spielberg film, Jaws, as well as the many production issues it went through, the impact it had on society, and the way it changed how people viewed sharks forever.
Find Kaitlin on Instagram and TikTok @itskadyg or on Letterboxd @Kaitling1
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2021-05-312h 07CineGradeToy StoryWe head back to the beginnings of Pixar this week as we talk about the classic animated 1995 film, Toy Story. We talk all things 3D animation, as well as the history of Pixar and the validity of the Toy Story universe.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2021-05-241h 38CineGradeLittle Women (2019)We review a CineGrade favourite this week as we talk about Greta Gerwig's 2019 masterpiece, Little Women. We hit on topics such as feminism in movies, the way women are written and how we feel this version of the film is different from others, as well as the beauty of a well written script.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2021-05-171h 50CineGradeDirty DancingWe have the time our lives this week as we touch on the female favourite film, Dirty Dancing. We talk all about the beauty of Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey's iconic outfits, and the beauty of 80's dancing films.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2021-05-101h 48CineGradeJunoThis week we take it back to the 2000's where we discuss Jason Reitman and Diablo Cody's Juno. We discuss writing slang dialogue, indie music, and the importance of being a good parent.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2021-04-261h 46CineGradeTwilight: New MoonWe continue the Twilight series this week as we tackle New Moon. We discuss all things wolf pack as well as the sad lack of Edward in this film and Bellas potential using of Jacob, a character who we just can't get on board with.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
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2021-04-191h 56CineGradeAlienWe're back in space this week as we tackle Ridley Scott's beloved film, Alien. We talk all about science fiction, slow paced films and the ethics of human advancement in science.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
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2021-04-122h 00CineGradeParasiteWe're back with our third film review from 2019 with Bong Joon-ho's best picture winner, Parasite. We talk all things rich this week as we look at this social commentary on class structure and wealth disparity.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2021-04-051h 45CineGradeThe Breakfast ClubIt's an all out war this week as Chelsea finally gets to talk about her favourite movie of all time, The Breakfast Club. Only problem? Elsha didn't like it that much. We talk all things 80's teen movies, as well as argue over the likability of these characters, and John Hughes influence on filmmaking today.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
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2021-03-292h 19CineGradeStar Wars: Return of the Jedi (Episode VI)We finish off our Star Wars trilogy with a final commentary on Return of the Jedi. We discuss the issues we had with this film in comparison to the others as well as the way that movie trilogies work from now on and the validity of the Ewoks being main characters in the film.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2021-03-222h 01CineGradeLa La LandPut on your tap shoes and get ready for a maybe controversial episode about the 2016 hit, La La Land. We talk all about Elsha's hate of Jazz, the return of the old style movie musical, and whether or not La La Land is a masterpiece of Damien Chazelle's.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2021-03-151h 57CineGradeStar Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Episode V)This week we continue our deep dive into the original Star Wars trilogy with a look at The Empire Strikes Back. We discuss the importance of sequels, the beauty of the Han/Leia relationship, and one of the biggest twists of all time.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
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2021-03-082h 04CineGradeSpirited AwayThis week we take a look at the Studio Ghibli classic, Spirited Away. We talk all about Japanese animation, the legacy of Hayao Miyazaki and how he came to make one of the most iconic animated films ever.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
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2021-03-011h 39CineGradeStar Wars: A New Hope (Episode IV)We kick off Season 2 with the first instalment of our three part Star Wars series. We talk all things Star Wars including the weird wipe-style editing, the roots of George Lucas, and the start of an iconic franchise.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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DaddyLandKong or NothingAfter taking a trip to their podcast the boys are joined by the lovely people of the CineGrade pod! Where we talk movies and tv shows and everything in between! Check out their podcast if you want some interesting movie reviews!
2021-02-041h 15CineGradeSeason One Report CardWe wrap up season one of CineGrade with a look back at all of our episodes and the trials and tribulations of starting a podcast. We talk about how we conceived the idea, the hardships of recording and of course the scores we have given each film.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors. Edward Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance by Free Music Warehouse.
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2021-02-0143 minCineGradeMythica: A Quest for Heroes (w/ Daddyland)This week we are joined by friends Cooper Johnson and Ryann Hoffmann of the podcast, DaddyLand . We talk all about Mythica, the 2014 indie movie that delves into quests, ogres, and more! Is it a good movie? Well... at least it brings us all together!
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
Check out DaddyLand on instagram @daddylandpodcast and on YouTube at DaddyLand.
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2021-01-251h 26CineGradeCool RunningsWe are feeling very Olympic today as we talk about the best sports movie ever made (according to Chelsea), Disney's Cool Runnings. We discuss the strange 90's live action era of Disney as well as the importance of believing in yourself, and not letting others define who you are.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2021-01-181h 27CineGradeCrazy Rich Asians (w/ Mackenna Davies)This week we invite our producer Mackenna Davies to talk with us about one of her favourite Rom Coms from the past few years, Crazy Rich Asians. We talk all things extravagant and rich and discuss how the film had a massive effect on diversity and representation in film as well as the return of the modern day Rom Com.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
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2021-01-111h 33CineGradeRatatouilleWe talk all things rat this week as we break down one of Chelsea's favourite animated films, Ratatouille. Can we break the stigma surrounding rats and prove Chelsea's theory that this is the best Pixar movie?
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme Music by TM_Colors.
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2021-01-041h 39CineGradeHow to Train Your DragonWe get into Elsha's favourite movie this week as we discuss outcasts, stubborn fathers and of course, dragons in this weeks episode on How to Train Your Dragon.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
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2020-12-281h 41CineGradeChristmas Trivia EpisodeHappy Holidays! It's the holiday season and this week instead of our usual movie review the CineGrade gang sits down to have a friendly movie trivia competition. We talk favourite Christmas movies, weird animation in holiday flicks, and finally find out who the Queen of Christmas Cinema is.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
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2020-12-2130 minCineGradeHome AloneWe get heated this week as Chelsea and Elsha argue over whether or not Kate McCallister is a bad mother, the plausibility of leaving your child home alone for the holidays, and whether or not Chris Columbus' classic 1990 film Home Alone is the greatest Christmas movie of all time.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
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2020-12-141h 37CineGradeNational Lampoon's Christmas VacationIt's time to get festive. We talk all things Christmas this week including favourite songs, traditions, and of course: Movies. Could National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation be the most relatable of all?
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
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2020-12-071h 37CineGradeGood Will HuntingWe travel back to the 90's as we review the movie that launched the careers of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, Good Will Hunting. How do you like them apples?
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
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2020-11-301h 19CineGradeInceptionThis week we delve deep into the many questions we have about Christopher Nolans hit dream-centric film, Inception.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
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2020-11-231h 53CineGradeJokerChelsea and Elsha finally suck it up as they review the most controversial Oscar movie from 2019, Joker. Can Chelsea's love for Joaquin Phoenix save this movie?
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
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2020-11-161h 56CineGrade1917In honour of Remembrance Day, Chelsea and Elsha tackle Sam Mendes' famous (two) shot movie, 1917.
Hosted and Edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
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2020-11-091h 14CineGradeThe Social NetworkWe talk all things social media this week as we take a deep dive into The Social Network, the film that makes us wonder if Mark Zuckerberg really has any friends and if Armie Hammer has a secret twin.
Hosted and edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors. Instagram: @cine.grade @elshakerr @_chelseamitchell_ @mackennadavies
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2020-11-021h 47CineGradeMinisode: Chelsea Forgets It Chapter TwoHappy Halloween everyone! In our first bonus minisode we compile all the times Chelsea forgets what happened in the ultimately forgettable sequel to Andy Muschietti's It Chapter One, It Chapter Two. Yes, she has seen it. No, she cannot tell you the plot.
Hosted and edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
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2020-10-3105 minCineGradeItThe circus comes to town this week on CineGrade as Chelsea and Elsha delve into their deepest fears and the horror of Pennywise the dancing clown as they talk about the 2017 adaptation of Stephen King's "It".
Hosted and edited by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
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2020-10-261h 53CineGradeA Quiet PlaceShh....Don't make a sound. This week's episode explores A Quiet Place as Elsha and Chelsea discuss John Krasinki's dive into horror.
Hosted by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Edited by Chelsea Mitchell. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
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2020-10-191h 44CineGradeJurassic ParkDo you think you'd survive in a world where dinosaurs roam the streets? Elsha seems to think so and Chelsea isn't quite on board with that assessment during this week's episode on Jurassic Park.
Hosted by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Edited by Chelsea Mitchell. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
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2020-10-121h 50CineGradeOnwardElsha and Chelsea discuss Tom Holland. Also they talk a little bit about the newest Pixar offering, Onward.
Hosted by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Edited by Chelsea Mitchell. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
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2020-10-051h 44CineGradeTwilightTwilight gets the Cinegrade treatment this week as Elsha and Chelsea review their favourite vampy film.
Hosted by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Edited by Chelsea Mitchell. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
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2020-09-281h 39CineGradeTangledIn this week's episode of Cinegrade, Elsha and Chelsea discuss their Disney favourite, Tangled.
Hosted by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Edited by Chelsea Mitchell. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
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2020-09-211h 51CineGradeBack to the FutureIn the inaugural episode of Cinegrade, Chelsea and Elsha discuss the 80's classic Back to the Future.
Hosted by Chelsea Mitchell and Elsha Kerr. Edited by Chelsea Mitchell. Produced by Mackenna Davies. Theme music by TM_Colors.
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