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Kaveh and CK's Screening RoomProgramming Picks: Vol. 1. Plus: "F1!"It's a busy week in the Screening Room! To kick off the episode, co-hosts Cortlyn Kelly and Kaveh Jalinous discuss one of the summer's most anticipated films, "F1." Then, they chat about the New York Times' recent "100 Best Movies of the 21st Century" list. Finally, they discuss two very different films that they programmed for one another (F. Gary Gray's "Set it Off" (1996) and Akiva Schaffer's "Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping" (2016)) , explaining their reasoning for their choices and their impressions of each film. Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly. 2025-07-101h 10Kaveh and CK's Screening RoomDouble Bills: 'Materialists' and '28 Years Later'It's been a fun couple of weeks at the movies. This week in the Screening Room, co-hosts Cortlyn Kelly and Kaveh Jalinous revive their "Double Bills" series to talk about two of the month's most anticipated releases, Celine Song's sophomore film, 'Materialists,' and Danny Boyle's '28 Years Later.' Spoiler: one of these films is more liked than the other. Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly.2025-06-261h 01Kaveh and CK's Screening RoomWe Choose to Accept: The 'Mission: Impossible' EpisodeThe (supposed) end of the Mission: Impossible franchise, one of the best action series in the history of cinema, has arrived. This week in the Screening Room, co-hosts Cortlyn Kelly and Kaveh Jalinous discuss the series' eighth installment, 'The Final Reckoning,' highlighting the film's reliance on exposition, its stunning action set pieces, and how it compares to the series' other works.Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly.2025-06-121h 02Kaveh and CK's Screening RoomFlashbacks: 7 from the '70sIn the Screening Room, our 'Flashbacks' series continues! In this episode, co-hosts Cortlyn Kelly and Kaveh Jalinous discuss the 1970s, highlighting cinematic movements that defined the decade before diving into seven films (each) that they love from those 10 years.Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly.2025-05-221h 11Kaveh and CK's Screening RoomThe Box Office Competition: Summer 2025 EditionOur favorite tradition is back: box office betting! In this edition, co-hosts Cortlyn Kelly and Kaveh Jalinous are joined by special guests Keyvan Jalinous and Zachary Lee to pick six films they believe will be box office hits this summer. Thankfully, this season's slate is a lot more promising than the past couple of months...Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly.Special Guests: Keyvan Jalinous, Zachary Lee.2025-05-081h 20Kaveh and CK's Screening RoomLet's Talk 'Sinners!'Ryan Coogler's long-anticipated "Sinners" has arrived, and co-hosts Cortlyn Kelly and Kaveh Jalinous are here to talk all about it! In a (lengthy) conversation, the two discuss the film's style, narrative and themes, highlighting why it's so refreshing in a time where original blockbusters are few and far between. Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly. 2025-04-2454 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomFlashbacks: 6 from the '60sOur 'Flashbacks' series continues! In this episode, hosts Cortlyn Kelly and Kaveh Jalinous explore the 1960s in cinema, citing some of the most important cinematic movements of all time in the process. Then, they turn to recommending some of their favorite movies from the decade, explaining what makes the films so memorable and why you should tune in ASAP.Co-hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly.2025-04-031h 09Kaveh and CK's Screening RoomOur 2025 Oscars Recap. Plus: 'Mickey 17!'The Oscars have come and gone, and it was certainly... a ceremony. In the latest episode of the Screening Room, co-hosts Cortlyn Kelly and Kaveh Jalinous dissect the events, winners and oddities of this year's ceremony. Then, they pivot to discussing Mickey 17, Bong Joon-ho's first film since 2019's Parasite.2025-03-1348 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomOur (Potentially Reckless) 2025 Oscar PredictionsThe Oscars are coming up! To celebrate, co-hosts Cortlyn Kelly and Kaveh Jalinous discuss the upcoming event and make preliminary predictions, based on industry trends and previous awards shows. Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly.2025-02-271h 15Kaveh and CK's Screening RoomThe Box Office Competition: Spring 2025 EditionSeason three begins in the screening room! To celebrate, co-hosts Cortlyn Kelly and Kaveh Jalinous continue one of their favorite podcast games: "box office betting." Joined by special guests Keyvan Jalinous and Zachary Lee, the four each construct a list of four movies they will believe will reign supreme at the box office this spring. We'll have the results of the competition in May!Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly.Special Guests: Keyvan Jalinous, Zachary Lee.2025-02-1451 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomA Baker's Dozen Episode! Our Favorite Films of 2024Season two may be over... or is it?!? In a special baker's dozen episode, co-hosts Cortlyn Kelly and Kaveh Jalinous return to discuss their favorite movies of 2024! The two begin by talking about the year as a whole, and the highs and lows of the film landscape. Then, they each share their five favorite films of the year.
Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly.2024-12-201h 17Kaveh and CK's Screening Room'The Substance,' 'Megalopolis,' and Other WTF MoviesIt's a busy season finale in the Screening Room! To celebrate the final episode of their second season, co-hosts Cortlyn Kelly and Kaveh Jalinous reconvene to discuss two of the month's biggest (and craziest) releases, Coralie Fargeat's 'The Substance' and Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis.' The two then pivot to recommending three films, each, that also fall into the category of 'WTF Films.'
Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly.2024-10-0355 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomThe Box Office Competition: Fall 2024 EditionThis week in the Screening Room, hosts Cortlyn Kelly and Kaveh Jalinous are joined by special guests Zachary Lee and Keyvan Jalinous to play the second round of their drafting game, 'Box Office Betting.' In this edition, each player selects five films–defined by certain genre/date parameters–to attempt to construct a lineup that they believe will be the most successful at the box office this season. Who will win? Results will be revealed in January.
Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly
Special Guests: Zachary Lee, Keyvan Jalinous2024-09-191h 41Kaveh and CK's Screening RoomMartin Scorsese: A RetrospectiveIT'S TIME! Finally, after months of teasing and hinting at their upcoming retrospective, co-hosts Cortlyn Kelly and Kaveh Jalinous convene in the Screening Room to talk all things Scorsese! After doing research, watching over 40 films and tracking the veteran filmmaker's career, the two discuss the Scorsese canon while analyzing his career and legacy as a whole. Apologies for the episode length but, with a director like Scorsese, there's a lot to talk about.
Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly.2024-09-052h 00Kaveh and CK's Screening RoomFlashbacks: 5 from the ‘50sThis week in the Screening Room, our Flashbacks series continues. This time, co-hosts Kaveh Jalinous and Cortlyn Kelly tackle the 1950s. They first discuss the cinema industry during this time as a whole before pivoting to recommending 5 films (each) from the decade that have great personal significance for each of them. Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly. 2024-08-2250 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomA Summer 2024 Recap. Plus: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine!’This week in the Screening Room (and in their shortest episode yet), co-hosts Kaveh Jalinous and Cortlyn Kelly reconvene to quickly discuss their thoughts and feelings on Marvel’s newest film, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine.’ The two then pivot to discussing the (largely underwhelming) Summer 2024 film season as a whole. Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly. 2024-08-0822 minKaveh and CK's Screening Room'Twisters' Talk, and the Modern Natural Disaster FilmThis week in the Screening Room, co-hosts Kaveh Jalinous and Cortlyn Kelly are joined by special guest Keyvan Jalinous to discuss Lee Isaac Chung's 'Twisters,' one of the summer's biggest and most anticipated films. After sharing the thoughts on the film and its elements, they briefly explore the natural disaster genre as a whole, highlighting a couple of movies within the genre that work and a lot of movies that don't.
Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly.
Special Guest: Keyvan Jalinous.2024-07-2541 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomThe Best Movies of 2024 (So Far)We're halfway through the year, and this week in the Screening Room, co-hosts Kaveh Jalinous and Cortlyn Kelly celebrate (and/or lament) the movie year that we've had thus far. In the process, they each share their five top films of the year (so far).
Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly.2024-07-1141 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomDouble Bills: 'Inside Out 2' & 'The Bikeriders'Like any good day at the movies, hosts Kaveh Jalinous and Cortlyn Kelly bring a double billing of their own to the Screening Rroom: back-to-back discussions of the weekend's biggest releases. Firstly, the two discuss their thoughts on Pixar's 'Inside Out 2' before turning to tackle Jeff Nichols' newest film, 'The Bikeriders.'
Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly.2024-06-2741 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomFlashbacks: 4 from the '40sThis week in the Screening Room, co-hosts Cortlyn Kelly and Kaveh Jalinous launch their newest series, Flashbacks, where they each recommend a certain number of films from each decade. For the first episode, the two explore the 1940s, first discussing major themes and moments of the decade in cinema before pivoting to recommending four films each. Before that, the two briefly discuss George Miller's new film, 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.'
Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly.2024-06-2048 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomNancy Meyers: A RetrospectiveIn the second episode of their 'Retrospectives' series, hosts Kaveh Jalinous and Cortlyn Kelly tackle the queen of rom-coms herself: Nancy Meyers. Exploring her six features as a director, the two talk through Meyers' methods of making films, her auteurism and the friendly feelings/complex emotions evoked by her characters and stories. They also get distracted... a lot.
Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly.2024-05-3058 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomBox Office Sports: Summer 2024 EditionThis week in the Screening Room, hosts Kaveh Jalinous and Cortlyn Kelly play a new game on the podcast: betting on this summer's releases! With their special guest Zachary Lee, the three each pick six movies–based on certain criteria–attempting to craft a list that they believe will make the most money at the box office. Results will be verified and published post Labor Day weekend. The three also discuss the summer's first wide release, 'The Fall Guy.'
Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly.
Special Guest: Zachary Lee.2024-05-161h 23Kaveh and CK's Screening Room'Challengers' and Other Charged FilmsWelcome to season two of 'Kaveh and CK's Screening Room!' To kick off the festivities, hosts Kaveh Jalinous and Cortlyn Kelly first discuss Beyoncé's newest album, 'Cowboy Carter,' before pivoting into a discussion on Luca Guadagnino's 'Challengers.' Afterwards, the two discuss the sexually-charged cinema genre as a whole.
Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly. 2024-05-0255 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomKaveh and CK's Screening Room: A PodcastA brief trailer for Kaveh and CK's Screening Room. 2024-04-3001 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomLet's Talk 'Dune: Part Two.'It's the season finale! In the 12th and final episode of their first season, hosts Kaveh Jalinous and Cortlyn Kelly take a chaotic, improvised approach to discuss Denis Villeneuve's newest film, 'Dune: Part Two.' In the process, they also talk about other notable March releases, give their takes on Chicago's O'Hare Airport, and pretty much everything in between.
Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly.2024-03-2856 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomGo Gina! – A Gina Prince-Bythewood Retrospective. Plus: 'Madame Web!'In February's episode, hosts Kaveh Jalinous and Cortlyn Kelly launch their newest series within a series: "The Screening Room: Retrospectives." To kick off, the two tackle one of Hollywood's most consistent working directors, Gina Prince-Bythewood, famous for her smash hits like 'Love & Basketball' and 'The Woman King.' Before that, the two discuss some of the month's new releases, including the hilariously horrific 'Madame Web' and the incredible re-release of 'Tenet' on 70mm/IMAX 70mm.
Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly.2024-02-291h 10Kaveh and CK's Screening Room'Mean Girls,' January at the Movies, and the Oscar NominationsWelcome to 2024! In their first episode of the new year, host Kaveh Jalinous and Cortlyn Kelly take the time to catch up on everything related to cinema that they haven't talked about yet. In the process, they briefly discuss the Golden Globes before moving on to the films dropped into theaters this January–notably, the Mean Girls (musical) remake. Then, they discuss the 2023 Oscar nominations, highlighting the snubs and surprises among the Academy's lists.
Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly.2024-01-251h 22Kaveh and CK's Screening RoomThe Best Films of 2023. Plus: "Renaissance!"The end of the year is upon us, and the Screening Room is here to unpack the 2023 film year as a whole. To do so, hosts Kaveh Jalinous and Cortlyn Kelly are joined by Michelle Wang to highlight their favorite films of the year–attempting to capture what a great year for movies it's been. But first, Kaveh and Cortlyn must discuss their Super Bowl–Beyoncés "Renaissance" film.
Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly.
Special Guest: Michelle Wang.2023-12-281h 34Kaveh and CK's Screening Room'The Hunger Games' Prequel, 'Saltburn,' 'The Killer,' and Other Short Reviews!It's been a busy November for the film world, and in the latest episode of the Screening Room, co-hosts Kaveh Jalinous and Cortlyn Kelly are here to discuss. The two first cover breaking news in the film industry–notably, the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike–before quickly discussing eight of the month's new releases (including Saltburn, The Killer, NYAD, and more!).
Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly.
2023-11-231h 07Kaveh and CK's Screening RoomThe NYFF/CIFF Recap. Plus: Early Best Picture Predictions!The fall film festival madness continues! In the newest episode of Kaveh and CK's Screening Room, hosts Kaveh Jalinous and Cortlyn Kelly are joined by film critic and writer Zachary Lee to recap two of the season's biggest second-wave festivals: the New York Film Festival and the Chicago International Film Festival. The three discuss their favorite films from the festival, including several of the year's most anticipated features. They then pivot to creating an (early) list of predicted nominees for Best Picture at next year's Oscars, crafted by considering previous nominations and the Academy's thought processes.
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Monday MorningsideFall '23 Return! (Oct. 9): Ragas Live, Prof. Gerrard, NYFF61Monday Morningside is back for Fall 2023, for the first live episode of the new season!
On the October 9th episode of Monday Morningside: we speak to WKCR's program director Maria Shaughnessy about the history and upcoming airing of Ragas Live (2:06); Ashwin Marathe interviews Professor Michael Gerrard, the Andrew Sabin Professor at Columbia Law School, on the recent Supreme Court rulings on EPA's water regulation (13:42); and a round-table discussion of New York Film Festival 61 with Josh Kazali, Alexandra Arredondo, and Kaveh Jalinous (25:13).
Tune in to WKCR's Monday Morningside every Monday from 8:30-9:30 AM at 89.9 FM and...2023-10-091h 00Kaveh and CK's Screening RoomThe Venice/Telluride/TIFF Recap!Fall film festival season is here, and we're here to celebrate in the Screening Room! In this month's episode, special guest Keyvan Jalinous joins hosts Kaveh Jalinous and Cortlyn Kelly to discuss their experiences at the first three fall film festivals – Venice, Telluride, and Toronto. The three discusses the energy of each festival before sharing the best (and worst) films they saw.
Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly.
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Book and Film Globe PodcastBFG Podcast #118: 'The Wheel of Time' Season 2, 'Oldboy' restoration, and a visit to the Venice Film Festival This week's BFG podcast has a strong international flavor. For some chichetti, how about a visit to the Venice Film Festival? Kaveh Jalinous made his annual pilgrimage to the Lido and is here to talk to Neal Pollack about what he saw. In particular, he saw 'Poor Things' from Yorgos Lanthimos, which he describes as the pinnacle of Emma Stone's career. That's saying a lot. On the negative side of the ledger, Kaveh warns us away from the new Harmony Korine and Roman Polanski films. We're listening. The festival was more crowded than ever, but because of the Hollywood strikes...2023-09-1238 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomHow We Watch FilmsIn a departure from the usual episode structure, hosts Kaveh Jalinous and Cortlyn Kelly discuss their methods of film-watching and film criticism, including: the setting in which they watch movies, the types of movies they watch, and their experience with post-lingering thoughts. The two then discuss their method in action using Jordan Peele's 'Nope,' a film they both recently re-watched, as a live case study.
Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly.2023-08-251h 22Kaveh and CK's Screening RoomLet's Talk 'Boppenheimer!'The biggest movie weekend in a long time has just passed, and two of the most anticipated movies of the past couple years, Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' and Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer,' have finally landed. To celebrate, hosts Cortlyn Kelly and Kaveh Jalinous enlist special guest Keyvan Jalinous to discuss both films, revealing which film they enjoyed and which film they weren't fans of.
Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly.
Special Guest: Keyvan Jalinous.2023-07-271h 01Kaveh and CK's Screening Room'Past Lives, 'Black Mirror' and the Best Films of 2023 (So Far)June is wrapping up, and hosts Kaveh Jalinous and Cortlyn Kelly have a lot to discuss in the Screening Room. The two first talk about June's hottest releases – namely, Celine Song's 'Past Lives' and Wes Anderson's 'Asteroid City.' They then pivot to quickly discussing the new season of 'Black Mirror,' before finally sharing their top five films of the year (so far).
Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly.2023-06-291h 20Kaveh and CK's Screening Room'Fast X', 'Guardians 3', and a Chicago Critics Festival RecapIt's May, and hosts Kaveh Jalinous and Cortlyn Kelly are here to discuss everything that's happened in the past month at the cinema! They first talk about the month's biggest blockbusters: 'Fast X,' the newest film in the long-running, globe-trotting series, and 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,' the newest MCU outing. After quickly discussing the Cannes Film Festival, they then pivot to talking about several films Cortlyn saw at this years Chicago Critics Film Festival, including some of the year's best films (so far) that are coming to your cinema very, very soon.
2023-05-251h 01Kaveh and CK's Screening RoomWelcome to 'Kaveh and CK's Screening Room'!We've rebranded! Welcome to the new podcast, 'Kaveh and CK's Screening Room,' hosted by Kaveh Jalinous and Cortlyn Kelly. We'll still be covering the same topics–cinema, the industry, and the future–but, this time, there's two of us! In this premiere episode, hosts Kaveh Jalinous and Cortlyn Kelly first introduce themselves before diving into 10 movies you've likely never heard of that you need to check out.
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Kaveh and CK's Screening RoomReckless Oscar Predictions – The 2023 EditionThe Academy Awards are back! To celebrate, host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by special guest Keyvan Jalinous to discuss this year's nominated films, and predict the winners for the 15 categories in this year's telecast. They discuss their reasoning for each of their selections, as well as what other nominees could potentially come through and take the gold home.
Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Keyvan Jalinous.2023-03-0946 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomThe Best Picture Power Rankings. Plus: An 'Ant-Man' DiscussionIn this week's episode, host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by special guest Keyvan Jalinous to begin the first half of their Oscar coverage. Before that, the two quickly discuss the newest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' (PLEASE NOTE: THIS DISCUSSION INCLUDES SPOILERS FOR THE FILM). After, they pivot to discussing the 10 films nominated for Best Picture at this year's Academy Awards, ranking the films in order of personal preference.
Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Keyvan Jalinous.2023-02-2353 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomSundance 2023: Eight Films To Keep An Eye OnThe screening room has re-opened in 2023! After an accidental hiatus, Kaveh Jalinous is back to discuss all things Sundance! To start, he outlines what the festival experience was like in its first-ever hybrid format before diving into the films he saw, mentioning eight films that he thinks will be hits when they have their wide releases. Highlights include Raine Allen-Miller's 'Rye Lane', William Oldroyd's 'Eileen', and more.
Host: Kaveh Jalinous.2023-02-0929 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomThe 'Avatar: The Way of Water' Discussion. Plus: The Best Films of 2022In one of the biggest episodes of the series' history, host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by special guest Cortlyn Kelly for two tasks. Firstly, the two discuss and debate James Cameron's long-awaited 'Avatar: The Way of Water,' the 13-year-awaited sequel to 'Avatar,' the highest grossing film of all-time. Then, the two pivot into talking about their favorite films of 2022, mentioning everything from horror-comedy-action blockbusters to films about donkeys. The episode also includes a long discussion about their (unexpectedly) mutual favorite film of the year.
Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Cortlyn Kelly.2022-12-291h 09Kaveh and CK's Screening RoomEight Bite-Size Film Reviews (Fall 2022 Edition)In a quiet time for cinema before the release of James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water,' host Kaveh Jalinous takes 25 minutes to talk about eight films from this fall movie season that haven't been mentioned or dived into on the podcast just yet. The list includes everything from blockbuster hits, such as Ryan Coogler's 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' to underrated gems, like James Gray's 'Armageddon Time.'
Host: Kaveh Jalinous2022-12-0825 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomThe Best Ensemble FilmsInspired by the star-studded cast of one of last weekend's new releases, 'The Menu,' host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by special guest Cortlyn Kelly to discuss all things ensemble films. The two track the film style throughout the years, talking about the elements necessary for making a good ensemble film as well as the ever-changing connotations of the term. The two then turn to giving their top five rankings of ensemble films, highlighting multiple decades and genres of film along the way.
Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Cortlyn Kelly. 2022-11-2453 minKaveh and CK's Screening Room'Ticket to Paradise' and 'Mamma Mia!' MadnessVacation has ended, and the Screening Room is open once again. For the new episode, host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by special guest Leily Jalinous to discuss Ol Parker's 'Ticket to Paradise,' a new entry in the 2022 romantic renaissance lineup staring icons George Clooney and Julia Roberts (note: slight spoilers included in the discussion). After, the two discuss Parker's previous film, 'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again' and they try to pick their favorite character from the franchise using a March Madness-style bracket.
Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Leily Jalinous.2022-11-1047 minKaveh and CK's Screening Room'Triangle of Sadness' and the Best Satire FilmsThis year's Palme d'Or winner, 'Triangle of Sadness,' is finally out in theaters. Host Kaveh Jalinous discusses the film – highlighting its three act structure, intense and prolonged sequences, and brilliant performances. Afterwards, he is joined by special guest Julian Trejo-Bax to discuss the best satire films. The two discuss what makes a satire work before diving into their personal top five rankings.
Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Julian Trejo-Bax.2022-10-1352 minKaveh and CK's Screening Room'Moonage Daydream' and the Best Modern Music DocsA new documentary about David Bowie, "Moonage Daydream," is finally in theaters now after lots of anticipation and acclaim. To celebrate the release of this wild, beautiful and enchanting documentary, host Kaveh Jalinous recruits two music aficionados – music journalist Lily Moayeri and musician Laurence Schroeder – to discuss the film. After that, the three pivot into talking all things music documentaries, highlighting what makes a music doc successful and mentioning their five favorite films (each) in the process.
Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guests: Lily Moayeri, Laurence Schroeder.2022-09-291h 18Kaveh and CK's Screening RoomThe Venice/Telluride RecapThis week in the Screening Room, host Kaveh Jalinous does more than just recap his experiences at the Venice Film Festival. Instead, he is joined by Cortlyn Kelly, who attended this year's Telluride Film Festival, to discuss the energies, lineups, and audiences of the two infamous fall film festivals. Then, the two go through their festival rankings, highlighting films they expected to love, films they were surprised to adore, and films they were saddened to dislike in the process. Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Cortlyn Kelly.2022-09-151h 40Kaveh and CK's Screening RoomThe Modern Movie Couple RankingsGeorge Miller's first film in seven years, 'Three Thousand Years of Longing,' is here. Host Kaveh Jalinous first spends a few minutes highlighting his thoughts on the film. Then, he is joined by special guest Natalia Trejo-Bax to discuss their favorite movie couples since 2010, highlighting characters from both small independent films and giant blockbusters in the process. Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Natalia Trejo-Bax.2022-08-2541 minKaveh and CK's Screening Room'Bullet Train' and Seven Train-Set Action Films to Watch InsteadIn the season four premiere, host Kaveh Jalinous and special guest Keyvan Jalinous discuss David Leitch's 'Bullet Train,' the newest release in the slow second-half of this summer's blockbuster season. The two discuss the film's action sequences, (attempted) humor, and giant actor ensemble. The two then pivot to discussing their favorite action films that take place on the train tracks! Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Keyvan Jalinous.2022-08-1133 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomThor: Little Love, Mostly Thunder. Plus: The MCU's Phase Four Films, Ranked!The season three finale is here, as well as the first episode recorded in-person with host Kaveh Jalinous and special guest Keyvan Jalinous. To celebrate, the two discuss the newest Marvel movie to hit theaters, Taika Waititi's 'Thor: Love and Thunder.' The two discuss what works and what doesn't, highlighting the film's humor, action sequences, and visual effects along the way. They then pivot to talking about Marvel Studios' Phase Four as a whole, ranking the six films that have been released from this era of the MCU. Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Keyvan Jalinous.2022-07-1431 min
Kaveh and CK's Screening RoomThe 12 Essential Film Scores of the Last 12 YearsHost Kaveh Jalinous is joined by special guest Keyvan Jalinous to explore an element of film that hasn't been deeply explored on the podcast yet: music for film. The two run through the scores (Keyvan picking the even-numbered years and Kaveh picking the odd-numbered years) they deem to be the "most essential" of the last 12 years. In the process, they highlight some of the best blockbuster film scores, independent film scores, and practically everything in between. There's a catch, though: the two don't know which scores the other is picking until they're on air... Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest...2022-06-3058 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomThe Best Films of 2022 (So Far)We're midway through 2022, and to celebrate, host Kaveh Jalinous looks back at the films that have released throughout the first six months of the year. He highlights his top five favorite films – highlighting both incredible blockbusters and unforgettable indies – and talks briefly about some honorable mentions that capture the wide range of films that have graced cinemas (and streaming services) this year. Host: Kaveh Jalinous.2022-06-1630 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomTake Two! Four Movies That Should Have Been RedoneAfter a month-long hiatus, the Screening Room has re-opened! To celebrate, host Kaveh Jalinous discusses the past month in cinema, briefly talking about 'Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' and 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.' He then pivots to discussing four movies that he thinks should have been be redone, from a variety of perspectives – highlighting films with misplaced tones, the wrong format, or even botched release dates. He emphasizes what he enjoys about the films in their present state first, before pivoting to some suggestions on what could make them even better. Host: Kaveh Jalinous.2022-05-1927 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomThe Beyoncé Setlist CompetitionIt's been four years since the cultural reset that was Beyoncé's Homecoming Coachella performance, and three years since the documentary covering the concert released on Netflix. To celebrate, host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by special guests Sasha and Leily Jalinous to play a new variation of their typical competition. After discussing 'Homecoming' for a bit, the three three are tasked with each picking five Beyoncé songs from her entire discography, hoping to craft the perfect setlist that captures the various facets of both her career and her artistic talent. Make sure to stay tuned to @kavehjalinous on Instagram, be...2022-04-2159 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomThe Wonderful Chaos of 'Everything Everywhere All at Once,' and Eight Other Chaotic Movies to WatchThe best film of the year (so far) has arrived! To celebrate the nationwide release of Daniels' newest film, 'Everything Everywhere All at Once,' host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by special guest Keyvan Jalinous to discuss the multiverse-spanning action-comedy. Among many other things, the two talk about the film's intricate set pieces, excellent performances, and well-communicated themes (without spoilers!). The two then pivot to highlighting eight movies that are chaotic yet good, spotlighting both well-known and less-known flicks to watch. Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Keyvan Jalinous.2022-04-0747 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomReckless Oscar Predictions – The 2022 EditionThe 94th Academy Awards are upon us, so naturally, host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by special guest Keyvan Jalinous to make some predictions. The two name their guesses for the winners of all of the show's most prominent categories and discuss their thoughts on the planned ceremony as a whole (spoiler alert: they aren't fans). Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Keyvan Jalinous.2022-03-241h 00Kaveh and CK's Screening Room'The Batman' Is Here. Plus: The Batmen, Ranked!One of the most anticipated films of 2022, Matt Reeves' 'The Batman,' has finally arrived in movie theatres worldwide. To celebrate, host Kaveh Jalinous teams up with Laurence Schroeder to discuss practically everything related to the film – including the film's direction, cinematography, music and performances, among many other things. The two then veer into spoiler territory to discuss the future of DC Films presented by Reeves' film (with a spoiler warning tag right before in the episode). Then, they discuss the IP of 'Batman' as a whole, tracing the character's history through film and ranking the six most recent 'B...2022-03-101h 23Kaveh and CK's Screening RoomPicking Teams: Drafting Actors Under 35In a spin-off of their "film festival" episodes of Season One and Two, host Kaveh Jalinous teams up with special guests Sasha and Leily Jalinous for a new game. In "Picking Teams," they go back and forth, choosing actors under 35 years of age and explaining the reasoning behind their decisions. Make sure to follow @kavehjalinous on Instagram, where a poll will be released this Sunday (February 20th, 2022) to determine who picked the best team. Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guests: Sasha Jalinous, Leily Jalinous.2022-02-1758 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomThe 'Sundance 2022' Recap and Ranked ListThe first major film festival of 2022, the Sundance Film Festival, has come and gone. Host Kaveh Jalinous discusses the 19 films that he saw at the festival, ranking them from worst to best. The list includes mini-reviews of some of the festival's most hyped films, like Kogonada's "After Yang," to some of the festival's smaller films, such as Alika Maikau's "Every Day in Kaimukī." Host: Kaveh Jalinous2022-02-0337 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomDiving Deep Into 'Scream 5.' Plus: The 'Scream' Franchise Ranked! (Contains Spoilers)A new 'Scream' film is upon us, and to celebrate, host Kaveh Jalinous has gathered special guests Laurence Schroeder and Keyvan Jalinous to discuss. They first talk all about the new film (with spoilers), covering everything from the film's reveals to the meta nature of the storytelling. They then pivot to coming up with a unanimous ranking all five 'Scream' films from best to worst, discussing each film's strengths and weaknesses along the way. Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guests: Laurence Schroeder, Keyvan Jalinous. 2022-01-2049 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomMusicals, Musicals, MusicalsIn the premiere episode of Season 3, host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by special guest Natalia Trejo-Bax as the two discuss all things musicals. The two first discuss the new Spielberg adaptation of 'West Side Story' before exploring the different connotations of the musical genre and how the genre has changed through time. They then venture through their top five favorite musicals (each), discussing why they love each of these films so much. Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Natalia Trejo-Bax.2021-12-161h 08Kaveh and CK's Screening RoomA Quick Review of 'Licorice Pizza' and Three Streaming Services Worth Subscribing ToIn the chaotic fall film season of 2021, the latest entrant has arrived: Paul Thomas Anderson's newest film 'Licorice Pizza!' Since the film is only playing in a few theaters at the moment, host Kaveh Jalinous first discusses his (spoilerish-free) thoughts on the film [with a more detailed discussion to follow in a later episode]. Then, he pivots to highlighting three underrated streaming services – MUBI, Shudder, and The Criterion Channel – and what makes them so great and worth the subscription price. This episode is the season finale of Season Two, so a special thanks to everyone who has listened and...2021-12-0226 minKaveh and CK's Screening Room'Spencer' and Six Other Biopics Worth Checking OutAt long last, Pablo Larraín's highly anticipated 'Spencer' has arrived. Host Kaveh Jalinous first discusses the film, highlighting its horror film-reminiscent elements, Kristen Stewart's powerful performance as Princess Diana, and Jonny Greenwood's beautiful and unsettling score. He then pivots to recommending six biopics that transcend the limitations of the subgenre, using a variety of different film techniques to stand out and crafting stories that are as unforgettable as they are incredible. Host: Kaveh Jalinous. 2021-11-1124 minKaveh and CK's Screening Room'Dune' Has Arrived. Plus: The Films of Villeneuve Ranked!After almost a year of delays, the long-awaited and much-anticipated 'Dune' adaptation from Denis Villeneuve is here! To discuss, host Kaveh Jalinous enlists the help of special guests Cortlyn Kelly and Keyvan Jalinous to unpack everything about the film, including but not limited to: the ensemble's performances, Hans Zimmer's electric score, the faithfulness to Herbert's source material, and the experience watching the film in IMAX's 1.43 aspect ratio. After, the three discuss and rank Villeneuve's seven most popular films (per Letterboxd), discussing his extraordinary skill as a director as well as his extensive career. Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guests: Cortlyn...2021-10-281h 07Kaveh and CK's Screening RoomThe Ultimate Guide to This Year's New York Film FestivalThe screening room has reopened! While it's been a while since the last episode released, host Kaveh Jalinous is back to discuss the 21 movies he saw at this year's New York Film Festival, which ran from September 24th to October 10th. He highlights a variety of films, including those he watched to review for Under The Radar Magazine and those he went to for fun. He runs through the list from his least favorite film to his favorite, highlighting some of the year's biggest and most anticipated films including Wes Anderson's "The French Dispatch" and Apichatpong Weerasethakul's "Memoria," among...2021-10-1446 minKaveh and CK's Screening Room'Malignant' and 10 Movies to Look For This FallThe fall movie season is upon us!! To celebrate what is looking to be an absolutely incredible slate of films, host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by special guest Keyvan Jalinous. Firstly, they discuss the new James Wan horror film, "Malignant," in cinemas and streaming on HBO Max right now. They keep the discussion relatively spoiler-free, and try to refrain from discussing the film's wild final act (0:14). Then, the two pivot to sharing the lists they made (five films each) of movies that they can't wait to see this fall. The movies included range from small, independent films to big...2021-09-1644 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomAn Ode To Film EditingIn this very special episode, host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by special guest Jude Nelson, a film student specializing in editing and post-production. The two talk all things editing, with Jude first answering some of Kaveh's questions to the two discussing three movies each that they think have incredible editing (and explaining why). The two cover a variety of different topics, including the recent Oscar winners for Best Editing, the impact of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in both editing and filmmaking, and some of Jude's work so far. For people looking to learn more about how a movie transitions...2021-09-0254 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomThe 'Twilight' Episode!Queue up Muse, get out those baseball bats, and pick a team! Since all five films of 'The Twilight Saga' have recently been added to Netflix, 'KJSR' is here to dive deep into all things vampires and werewolves. In a very special episode, host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by guest Keyvan Jalinous as the two discuss the chaotic madness that is the 'Twilight' series. They talk about each of the films, discuss the franchise's unexpected significance, and power rank some of the most prominent characters in the series. They may not be able to come up with one-liners as...2021-08-1951 minKaveh and CK's Screening Room'The Green Knight' and the A24 OlympicsWith the release of the much-anticipated A24 film, 'The Green Knight,' host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by special guest Keyvan Jalinous to discuss the film (0:14). Then, the two participate in the A24 Olympics, assigning gold, silver, and bronze medals to A24 movies in six different categories (15:33). Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Keyvan Jalinous.2021-08-0555 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomThe 'Coming-Of-Age' Film FestivalIn honor of the just-finished Cannes Film Festival and the recent Toronto International Film Festival lineup release, the Screening Room is throwing another film festival of its own! In this episode, host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by Sasha Jalinous and Leily Jalinous, where the three discuss the 'coming-of-age' sub-genre in cinema. The three each construct a film festival lineup consisting of four coming-of-age films – including classic films, underrated gems, and everything in between. Make sure to tune into the episode by this Sunday (7/25), where a poll on the KavehJReviews Instagram account, @kavehjalinous, will task you with deciding who has the...2021-07-221h 01Kaveh and CK's Screening RoomAction! 'F9' and Six Movies You Should Stream InsteadFamily is back! In this episode, host Kaveh Jalinous first breaks down the chaotic yet entertaining mess that is F9, the newest film in the ever-growing Fast & Furious franchise (0:12). After, he discusses six different action movies – some old and some new, some big-budgeted and some underrated – that are much better than the new box office hit and 100% worth a stream (12:57). Host: Kaveh Jalinous. 2021-07-0829 minKaveh and CK's Screening Room'Luca' and The Pixar Tier ChartIn a special new episode, host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by Natalia Trejo-Bax to talk about all things Pixar! Firstly, the two discuss the newest and slightly underwhelming film from the hit animation studio, Luca (0:12). They then pivot to discussing the studio as a whole, with the help of a tier chart. Following the classic tier chart structure, they each place two movies from the studio in the 'S' (or Super) tier, 'A' tier, and 'B' tier; and one movie each in the 'C' and 'D' tiers (24:04). Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Natalia Trejo-Bax. 2021-06-2458 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomThe Top Movies and TV Series of 2021 (So Far)We're back! In the Season Two premiere episode of Kaveh J.'s Screening Room, host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by special guest Keyvan Jalinous. The two first discuss the newest movie to hit theaters and HBO Max this weekend, "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It" (0:14). Later, they pivot to talking about their favorite movies (and television show) of the year so far, highlighting both movies that have already mentioned in previous episodes and new movies that are definitely worth a watch (12:00). Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Keyvan Jalinous.
2021-06-1048 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomThe 'Guilty Pleasure' Comedy Film FestivalThe season finale is here! In this episode, host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by sisters Leily Jalinous and Sasha Jalinous in the podcast's first on-air competition. The goal: to each assemble a film festival lineup of five different films that are both "guilty pleasure films" – movies that are liked and rewatched constantly without shame – and comedies (from 2000 and beyond). While the parameters may seem broad initially, that is definitely not the case, as the three clash over all sorts of different movies trying to truly craft the best lineup. Make sure to tune into the episode by this Sunday, wher...2021-05-2059 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomRadar, Racecar, 'Tenet'With Christopher Nolan's newest film Tenet now available to stream on HBO Max, host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by special guests Cortlyn Kelly and Keyvan Jalinous to discuss and analyze the confusing piece of work. The discussion is almost as oddly structured as the film itself, as the three try to comprehend the plot of the movie even after seeing the film multiple times. Some topics discussed include outtakes on the film's characters and villain, Nolan's screenwriting skills, the film's incredible visual effects, what the film should have been called ('Run It Back'), and what might be next for Christopher...2021-05-1340 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomSpringtime With Studio GhibliIn this special episode, host Kaveh Jalinous explores the complex world of Studio Ghibli. Starting with the history of the studio, he goes through some of their hit films, including six of his (many) favorite Ghibli films. To conclude, he discusses the importance of the studio in the modernizing animation world and explains why the films of Ghibli – in particular, the films of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata – are the perfect films to watch and enjoy in the spring and summer seasons. Host: Kaveh Jalinous.2021-05-0621 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomPure Chaos: Analyzing This Year's Oscars CeremonyIn this emergency episode, host Kaveh Jalinous is first joined by special guest Natalia Trejo-Bax as the two discuss the chaotic ceremony, and results, of this year's Academy Awards, which aired last Sunday (0:11). After that, Kaveh is joined by another special guest, Keyvan Jalinous, as the two discuss their predictions from last week's episode and talk about where they (and where the ceremony) went so incredibly wrong (23:33). This is part two of KJSR's two-part Academy Award coverage. Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guests: Natalia Trejo-Bax, Keyvan Jalinous.2021-04-2938 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomPredicting This Year's Oscar WinnersHost Kaveh Jalinous is joined by Keyvan Jalinous as the two run through 17 of the 23 categories for this year's Academy Awards, happening on April 25th. The two spell out their predictions for each of these categories, highlighting which films have a strong chance of taking home gold on Sunday night and which films might have more of a struggle. This is part one of KJSR's two-part Academy Award coverage, with a post-ceremony show planned to release in one week – so stay tuned! Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Keyvan Jalinous.2021-04-2248 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomCelebrating Two Years of Beyoncé's 'Homecoming'In a very special episode, host Kaveh Jalinous is joined by three special guests – Leily Jalinous, Sasha Jalinous, and Natalia Trejo-Bax – as the three discuss one of the most incredible concert films of the 21st Century: Beyoncé's 'Homecoming.' The four discuss aspects of both the performance itself and the documentary in general, highlighting just how influential Beyoncé's work has been over time and how 'Homecoming' truly represents just how incredible the artist's career has been, among other things. Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guests: Leily Jalinous, Sasha Jalinous, Natalia Trejo-Bax.2021-04-1545 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomStreaming Service Gems: 15 Underrated Films or Series You Can Stream Right NowGet your queues ready, because in this episode, host Kaveh Jalinous recommends 13 movies and two limited series that are super underrated and definitely worth a stream. Firstly, he highlights three movies and two series that are available to stream right now on HBO Max (3:25). Then, he jumps over to Hulu to highlight five movies from the service, including a film that has two nominations at this year's Academy Awards (13:21). Finally, he ends his journey by highlighting five films from the Netflix slate (22:51). Host: Kaveh Jalinous.2021-04-0832 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomKaveh J.'s Screening Room: A Podcast Centered Around Cinema, The Industry, and The FutureWelcome to Kaveh J.'s Screening Room, a podcast covering the film industry from all angles. With all types of episodes ranging from reviews of new releases to exploring the future of the cinema industry, join host and film critic Kaveh Jalinous as he covers it all – with the help of some special guests. Weekly episodes at 12P.M. E.S.T. on Thursdays, unless otherwise noted.2021-04-0501 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomThe Wonderful Chaos of 'Shiva Baby,' and Analyzing 'Godzilla vs. Kong'In this two-part episode, host Kaveh Jalinous first spends a bit of time discussing the newest, and freshest, movie to hit Video-On-Demand: the wonderful, hilarious, anxiety-ridden ride that is Shiva Baby (1:18). Later in the episode, he is joined by special guest (and regular) Keyvan Jalinous as the two discuss the newest Godzilla film and the newest film to hit HBO Max: Godzilla vs. Kong (10:57). Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Keyvan Jalinous.2021-04-0143 minKaveh and CK's Screening Room'Zack Snyder's Justice League' and This Year's Oscar NomsHost Kaveh Jalinous is joined by special guest Keyvan Jalinous as the two discuss the Oscar nominations, talking about snubs and surprises and highlighting some early predictions. But first, they spend time discussing what worked and what didn't in the 242 minute film 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' (also known as the #SnyderCut), which landed on HBO Max on March 18th with much anticipation and hype. Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Keyvan Jalinous.2021-03-2534 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomThis Year's SXSW: How It Worked, If It Worked, and What's Worth WatchingHost Kaveh Jalinous discusses the thirteen films he watched at this year's South By Southwest film festival, which ran online from March 16th to March 20th. He first talks about the five movies he covered for Under The Radar Magazine, and then pivots to discuss the eight movies he watched as a casual attendee. The films aren't ranked, but he makes sure to highlight what they're about, if they're good, and if you should see or skip them when they eventually release. Host: Kaveh Jalinous.2021-03-2528 minKaveh and CK's Screening RoomDiscussing 2020's Most Underrated TV Series, 'Betty'Kaveh Jalinous is joined by his cousin – writer, teacher, and critic Lily Moayeri – to discuss a show that she reviewed at length and that they both loved, HBO's 'Betty'. The two discuss and analyze practically everything about the series, including but not limited to: Crystal Moselle's impeccable direction, the smartly written script, and the incredible cast of characters. Lily's coverage on the series for Variety can be found here, and her review of the show for Under The Radar Magazine is available here. Follow both Kaveh and Lily on Instagram and Twitter at @kavehjalinous and @lilymoayeri. Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Gues...2021-03-2547 min
Kaveh and CK's Screening RoomIntroduction, Bad Movies We LoveIn the premiere episode of Kaveh J.'s Screening Room, join film critic Kaveh Jalinous as he explains what exactly the new podcast is about, how it is going to be structured, and what to expect in the future. After that, he is joined by special guest Keyvan Jalinous as the two highlight six movies that they find underrated, looked over by critics, or surprisingly not as bad as they may seem. Follow Kaveh Jalinous and KavehJReviews on Twitter and Instagram: @kavehjalinous. Host: Kaveh Jalinous. Special Guest: Keyvan Jalinous.2021-03-2226 min