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Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Psycho Goreman' (PG for short...)Just in time (sort of) for Halloween (but not really) it’s our second episode of the Spooktacular! Ok listen folks, we’re really trying here. This spooktacular isn’t over just because it’s full on Christmas season now either. If anything, we’ll just start in on the Silent Night, Deadly Night franchise if you make us. But this isn’t a trick. This episode is ALL treat. This gem, pun intended, was discovered by Adam during his 31 Days of Horror and brought to life on the podcast by our boys.We proudly present to you the majesty that...
2024-11-012h 22
Cinemasters of the UniverseMatsering 'Late Night with the Devil' (2023)Well, well, well. It has been a minute since we’ve seen each other, hasn’t it? It feels good to be back. And back we are! It’s time to get this Spooktacular kicked off right. We’re firing things up this year with a Rental King selection that is sure to terrify you. This indie film from earlier this year had all kinds of buzz around it so the Cinemasters are digging in for your Halloween delight. So without any further ado, lets jump in with Ron and Adam on this episode of the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE
2024-10-212h 42
Box Office TangentsTangents Vol. 12: Clinton Musgrave’s 19th Movement of the Audiographical Snaphu(PS: I’ve decided to start naming all our episodes as though Wes Anderson were cataloging them)
I know we’ve been a bit sporadic lately, boys and girls. Apologies all around. There’s a myriad of things we could suggest that stood in the way but the reality is we do this for fun so we do it when we can. And believe me, childrens, this was a fun episode. We had a bit of a snag in how we put things together. But we overcame it and still put out a moderately well manufactured podcast that w...
2024-05-221h 08
Box Office TangentsTangents Vol. 11: Dreaming of the Apple Vision Pro for Movies
It's 2024 and that means it's time for some brand new tangents! First on tap is the newest frontier in personal technological exploration. Ron will be acquiring the Apple Vision Pro in its initial offering and this is a serious game changer. While acknowledging this isn’t directly movie related, it’s very much movie adjacent as this presents a potentially whole new way for people to enjoy the home cinematic experience. VR headsets have presented a different kind of way to watch movies but this is a whole new realm of possibilities. So sit down with the fellas as they...
2024-02-051h 22
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Five Nights at Freddy's' (2023)Welcome back Cinemaster fans for a special episode of the Spooktacular 3.0! This time we’ve got a very special movie to talk about and an extra Cinemaster Jr. in the house to talk with us. Ron and Adam are talking all things Freddy! No, not that knife gloved madman who stalks you in the dream world. I’m talking the animatronic pizza purveyor who comes for you in real life, though both prefer to work while you’re snoozing. Ron took his son Logan to see this movie opening night in theaters so all three of them will be talkin...
2023-11-071h 36
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Friday the 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter (1984)How fortuitous to have Friday the 13th in the middle of a Spooktacular! After a little break (even Cinemasters need a little recovery time here and there) the Rental King and that fella from the North are back at it with a franchise deep cut this time. Adam’s pick is Friday the 13th Part IV: The Final Chapter. As luck would have it, the boys were able to record this episode ON Friday the 13th. It would seem the stars have aligned as Ron and Adam sit through this installment in the series and bring you play by pl...
2023-10-202h 48
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Stir of Echoes' (1999)The best part of waking up is Bacon on your screen! Welcome back Cinemasters to the third installment of the third annual Spooktacular brought to you exclusively by no one, especially not Vermont Aged White Cheddar. This week we are turning back the clock to when years started with a 1 for a lost classic, Stir of Echoes. In this ghostly tale of murder we find a newly clairvoyant Kevin Bacon communicating beyond the grave with the girl gone missing. In a shining performance along side Katherine Erbe (she’s having a baby in real life and in the movie) yo...
2023-09-222h 31
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Willy's Wonderland' (2021)We are officially underway in Spooktacular 3.0 and things are starting to really get good. This week the fellas are taking on a pandemic darling known as WIlly’s Wonderland. With the resurgence of all things Nicolas Cage, this hidden gem is all kinds of fun. A mute protagonist finds himself stuck between a rock and a murderous pack of satanic robots with nothing but a handful of special sodas and a flair for pinball. Join Ron and Adam as they spend the night at Willy’s Wonderland where evil animatronics come to life and try and stop...
2023-09-152h 19
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'It Follows' (2014)Well hello again Cinemaster fans and let me officially welcome you to the third annual Spooktacular! Ron and Adam are kicking things off early this year and getting a jump on spooky season as soon as possible. Now that it’s September it’s time to start busting out hoodies, munching on candy corn and cranking up the scary movies! In the first installment the boys pull out all the stops and offer up a whole new experience with a modern classic horror flick, It Follows. So light up some candles and dim the lights, grab a blanket and some...
2023-09-082h 24
Box Office TangentsTangents Vol. 10: The History of the Cinemasters Halloween Spooktacular
Well hello there, Tangent fans and welcome back for another episode. If you’ve been here for this podcast but are new to the Cinemasters you’ll be getting a little history lesson this time around. Ron and Adam are going to take a stroll down memory lane and talk about Spooktaculars of years past in preparation for this upcoming spooky season. Listen in as they reminisce about each of the films they’ve picked over the years and some of the guests they’ve brought in on several episodes. So grab yourself some candy corn and a wa...
2023-08-251h 07
Box Office TangentsTangent Vol 9: Adam’s Hot Tub Time MachineWelcome back Tangenters to another exciting episode. This time Adam is picking up a cue Ron tossed out in the last podcast and has picked out some special moments in his movie loving timeline. Join us as we whoosh through his past and make a few stops along the way through some very special memories and unpack just how he ended up as one of our favorite Cinemasters. As we look back, take a look at your own journey of movie loving and see where you overlap and where your own time traveling differs. Either way, grab your popcorn...
2023-08-171h 32
Box Office TangentsTangents Vol. 8: Movie Game BrainstormWell hey there Tangent fans and welcome back to another nice, chill episode of Box Office Tangents. This week’s episode finds Ron and Adam in the lab cooking up a brand new movie game for future episodes. Ron’s using his AI buddy for a little assistance to brainstorm a fun new adventure the boys can enjoy with you all in the future. So make sure you put your own thinking caps on, grab a snack and get cozy for another delightful installment of Box Office Tangents.
2023-08-0859 min
Box Office TangentsTangents Vol 7: Writers and Actors Strike UpdateHey Hey Tangent fans and welcome back once more for another exciting installment of your favorite water cooler podcast. This week Ron and Adam are going to keep it topical and share some of their thoughts and maybe a few updates to the current WGA and SAG Aftra strikes going on in Hollywood. The Cinemasters definitely stand with the writers and actors out there in La La Land and we keep our fingers crossed for a speedy and amenable resolution to everything. So come with us as we discuss picket lines and what this all means to us for...
2023-07-301h 08
Box Office TangentsA Whirlwind Summer Journey through Tinseltown with Ron's FamilyHey there Cinemaster friends. We’d like to welcome you back for another fun filled episode of Box Office Tangents. It’s summer time and that means it’s vacation season. Ron and his family have just traveled out west for a big family trip. No, not quite Wally World via Cousin Eddie’s place. This is just a good, old fashioned trip to Tinseltown itself, Los Angeles, California. In this episode we are going to get to hear all the excellent adventures Ron and family went on for their costal excursion including Universal Studios and the house that Mickey b...
2023-07-1054 min
Box Office TangentsTangents Vol 5: Haunted Inheritance, DCEU TrajectoryGather round Cinemaster adjacent fans as it’s time for some delicious new tangents for the boys to chat about. This week’s episode features some tasty treats in continuing some of our discussion from last week about AI with a delightfully haunted tale of two Hollywood icons spending a night in a haunted hotel. After that, Ron and Adam will be covering some of their thoughts on the trajectory of the DCEU under the watchful eye of James Gunn. So find your slippers, grab a mug of cocoa and snuggle up by the fireplace for another cozy episode of B...
2023-06-091h 08
Box Office TangentsTangents Vol 4 - AI: Meet Thy DoomWell hello there Cinemaster adjacent fans and welcome back to another relaxed episode of our spinoff podcast, Box Office Tangents. Today the Rental King and that fella from the North will be taking on a very topical tangent, AI. It’s a big topic so this may be Ron and Adam’s first bite of this particular take with more to come in the future. Is it a tool that could revitalize Hollywood? Is it the end of the world as we know it. Or maybe it’s just a way to make everyone look like they were in a cart...
2023-06-021h 09
Box Office TangentsTangents Vol 3: A Tangent About Reboots and Remakes"Exploring Farts, Movies, and More: Box Office Tangent with Ron Amos and Adam Peterson"
Ron and Adam are the two hosts of the podcast Box Office Tangent. They started this podcast as a way to record their conversations about movies. In this episode, they welcome the audience back and exchange some humorous banter, comparing themselves to public radio hosts and Homer Simpson. They then explain that this is a podcast where they discuss topics related to movies, such as trends and reviews, and that they have conversations about movies that they would often have when they were coworkers. They...
2023-05-2653 min
Box Office TangentsTangents Vol 2: Guardians of the Galaxy 3 ChatHey there friends of the Cinemasters and welcome back to another intimate gathering of the Rental King and that man from the North. In this sophomore entry in the new spinoff of the Cinemasters podcast, Ron and Adam are going to do a little Guardians 3 chatting. Warning: there are some spoilers if you haven’t seen the flick yet. But these two will bounce around the Marvel universe while summing up their experiences viewing the culmination of the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy. So grab a cozy blanket and a tasty, warm beverage and curl up with the Cinemasters in...
2023-05-221h 14
Box Office TangentsBox Office Tangents Vol 1 - 90’s Filmography Showdown: Hanks v. SandlerIt’s official! We’ve got a spinoff. Or maybe it’s a sequel. Couldn’t be a prequel, right? Whatever it is, the Cinemasters are here in a second format. No worries, we’re still all in on Cinemastering the Universe. This is just something a little extra we’re trying out. We’re keeping it tight on time and we’re having a good time. It’s one part old school bits we’ve strayed from and one part new ideas of fun little games and gimmicks we can play around with. In our first ever installment here we pitted two 9...
2023-05-101h 04
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' (1990)Cowabunga Cinemaster Fans! After a hiatus we are back at it and hitting 2023 hard with a timeless classic, 1990’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. And if we are going to do this right, we’re going to need a little extra help. This episode brings in Nick “The Prince of Pixels” Wright to help Ron and Adam dive deep into the ooze of this flick. Full of personal stories, interesting trivia and hardcore facts about the film, our reptilian martial arts loving hosts are sure to provide that extra special something you’ve grown to love. Mind you, this episode will not b...
2023-03-142h 33
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'As Above, So Below' (2014)If you thought this terror train was coming into the station at the end of October, you’re sadly mistaken. Episode 5 of the Spooktacular is underway! And this time we’re heading under France into some of the tightest spots the catacombs have to offer. This claustrophobic haunt is a hidden gem of the found footage subgenre and it has so much to offer. Just think of the Blair Witch on steroids and pack it tightly in the literal Parisian underbelly. Join Ron and Adam as they carefully squeeze through this mix of adventure and fright in the latest inst...
2022-11-252h 32
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'The Ring' (2002)It’s week 4 of the Spooktacular and we’re off to not-so-sunny Seattle in search of a killer VHS tape! For those of you unfamiliar with VHS, it’s how we watched movies back in the day. But a movie that kills you in 7 days is not for the faint of heart. In this installment our Cinemasters are taking on the 2002 US iteration of The Ring. Ron and Adam will introduce you to Rachel, Noah, and Aidan, the second creepiest kid in this movie, as we press on with another frightening feature. Just to be safe you’d better make a c...
2022-10-282h 06
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Child's Play 2' (1990)I see you’ve braved our first two episodes and are back for a third in this year’s Spooktacular. This one certainly is a treat as well. If you’ve ever been left alone in a room with a fair skinned, ginger haired doll then you’ve certainly felt that spine tingle that only Chucky can bring. In the highly anticipated sequel to the original Child’s Play, The Lakeshore Strangler turned killer doll is back and searching for little Andy Barclay once again. Ron and Adam sit down to discuss this film but as per usual, they give plent...
2022-10-241h 43
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'You're Next' (2013)Episode two of the third annual Spooktakular means spooky season is in full effect. This week is Adam’s first pick with the 2013 mumblegore indie flick “You’re Next”. Our Cinemasters both have fresh takes on this film and especially it’s Australian Final Girl, Erin. With crossbows and grown up Home Alone traps in place, the boys will negotiate some grisly endings for some very unlikable characters as they dissect this film for you. So grab a meat tenderizer, stay away from the windows and strap in for another extra scary installment of the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE!!!
2022-10-131h 34
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Nope' (2022)It’s officially the 3rd Annual Cinemasters Spooktacular! Welcome to our first installment of this year’s haunting selection of films. We are kicking it off with Ron’s pick of a 2022 horror flick by the esteemed Jordan Peele, “Nope”. Typically in the past we’ve gone with more classic scary movies so this one does come with an official SPOILER WARNING! This film has been out for several months now but if you haven’t seen it yet, the Cinemasters will be going in depth so if you’d rather check it out first then press pause and come back after...
2022-10-032h 45
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Clerks III' (2022)Welcome back once again, Cinemaster fans! It’s time for your favorite internet off brand Clerks to bring you their thoughts on the latest and concluding installment in the Randal and Dante trilogy. Spoilers ahead for those who want to enjoy the film first before hearing Ron and Adam’s take on the film. Our Cinemasters don’t hold back in their ups and downs in this fitting and meta finale. So if you’ve seen the film yourself and want to know what the Rental King has to say about it or you’re just too curious to wait for a...
2022-09-281h 37
Cinemasters of the UniverseWater Cooler: Our 10 Favorite 2022 San Diego Comic Con AnnouncementsWelcome back once again Cinemaster fans to another water cooler episode just in time for the tail end of summer. Blockbuster season is coming to an end, school is getting ready to come back in session and we will head shortly into the “Ber” months. But before we bust out the pumpkin spice, we’ve got one last summer hurrah to cover. The San Diego Comic Con recently came to a close and this entertainment mecca has unleashed all manner of surprises yet to come. As always Marvel dominated the conversation but in this episode, Ron and Adam will be cov...
2022-08-032h 23
Cinemasters of the UniverseWater Cooler: What's Up With Us? Dr. Strange, Top Gun Maverick and Jurassic World Dominion ImpressionsWelcome back again, Cinemaster fans! It’s been a minute and The Rental King and Nighthawk have plenty to catch you up on. Rather than the normal breakdown of a movie or even a flashback to an old list show, the boys are bringing you up to speed on everything they’ve been up to in the world of movies. Ron took the fam on a trip down to the Magic Kingdom and experienced some cinematic elements brought to life. Meanwhile, Adam explored an unknown region of social media and fell down the rabbit hole of MovieTok and got hook...
2022-07-072h 27
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Snatch' (2000)Oi, Mate! Welcome to the seedy underbelly of London’s criminal side in this finale to our February’s Movies We Love series. In this episode, Ron and Adam will tackle the 2000 British Gangster flick “Snatch”. They’ll discuss everything from finger missing gamblers to bullet dodging Russians, with a Pikey or two thrown in for good measure. Plus Ron officially throws down the gauntlet and finally challenges a celebrity to a fight. Who is it? There’s only one way to find out. So put down your replicas and grab your Desert Eagle .50 and tune in to this episode of C...
2022-03-091h 18
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Spaceballs' (1987)Here comes our third installment of movies we LOVE for February, Cinemaster Fans. This episode is Ron’s second pick and one of Mel Brooks’ most notable flicks of all time. It’s the go to space spoof with quotable lines you might even recognize in our theme song! Brook teams up with comedy legends John Candy and Rick Moranis to bring you Spaceballs! This 80’s masterpiece is filled with take offs from some of your favorite sci-fi properties of all time and even after all these years the laughs hold up even if you don’t have the power of t...
2022-03-021h 47
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Donnie Darko' (2001)The month of movies we love is in full effect now, Cinemaster fans! We are back with our second installment and this time around we are talking the Cult Classic film from 2001, Donnie Darko. A breakthrough performance for Jake Gyllenhaal that enthralled a generation of movie lovers with its intricate twists and turns through complex topics like tangent universes, time travel and Sparkle Motion. Make sure no one has any reason to doubt your commitment to the Cinemasters by tuning in for this episode where we discuss trivia, tunes and 6 foot tall imaginary rabbits. I’m starting to wonder if...
2022-02-171h 55
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Ghostbusters Afterlife' (2021)Welcome Back Cinefansters to a very special episode of the Cinemasters of the Universe! This episode is definitely pulling out all the stops by bringing in not one, but two guest Cinemasters. The Bitgeek Podcast’s Prince of Pixels, Nick Wright, lends his extensive Ghostbusters expertise as he weighs in on his impression of the new film. Plus the debut of Junior Cinemaster, Logan Avis, the rightful heir to the Rental Kingdom. I suppose that makes him the Rental Prince. Sure is an awful lot of royalty in this particular episode. Join all four of our Cinemasters as they ta...
2021-12-101h 26
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Flatliners' (1990)Hey there horror fans and welcome back to the 4th installment of this year’s Cinemasters Spooktacular! This week Ron and Adam will be bringing a 1990 forgotten classic back to life as they discuss the heart pounding thriller, “Flatliners”. What happens when we die or more importantly, what comes with us if we don’t follow the light into the tunnel but come back to life? Our Cinemasters will see how some of the hottest up and coming stars of the early 90’s tackle this question as they try not to get a severe beating from a very deceased Billy Maho...
2021-10-251h 35
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Saw' (2004)We’d like to play a game, Cinemaster fans. We’re midway through the Cinemasters Spooktacular II and it looks like we just woke up in a creepy bathroom chained to a pipe so that must mean we’re talking all things Saw this week! Back again but driving the podcast-mobile this week is Monster Mash Mercer and he’s got all the inside info from James Wan’s directorial debut. With Ron and Adam by his side you’re certainly in for more treats than tricks but that doesn’t mean you’re in the clear just yet. There might even...
2021-10-191h 49
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'The Amityville Horror' (1979/2005)Welcome back ghouls and boys to the second installment of this year’s Cinemaster’s Spooktacular! This week we travel to a small town in New York for one of the most haunted houses ever immortalized on the silver SCREAM! That’s right it’s The Amityville Horror. But since we’re kicking things up a notch this year we’re not just doing one movie, we’re doing the original AND the remake. Two times the haunting for the price of one. And if that weren’t enough, this week Ron and Adam are joined by the mysteriously monstrous Matt M...
2021-10-111h 51
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Alien' (1979)Welcome to the official 2021 Cinemaster SPOOKTAKULAR! In our first installment at our long anticipated salute to scary movies. It’s officially Halloween season so we’re heading to outer space where no one can hear you scream! Join Ron and Adam as they discuss the fate of the Nostromo when it takes a detour to investigate a potential distress signal. Amidst the blinking lights and space sounds we get our very first look at the dreaded Xenomorph in this Ridley Scott epic. From Facehuggers to flamethrowers, our Cinemasters break down this classic Hitchcockian horror from above and share their pers...
2021-10-041h 47
Cinemasters of the UniverseWater Cooler: RIP Norm, Matrix Resurrection Trailer and a Miss Indiana Jones?Well hey there friends. It’s another casual gathering around the old water cooler for a bit of movie news and opinions in the most chill way we can think to present it. This installment kicks off with some unfortunately sad news with the passing of a comedy giant, Norm MacDonald. Ron and Adam share their thoughts on some of his most notable appearances, roles and material he’s left behind for all of us. But it’s not all bad news. There’s other things in store and even a bit of a peak at the upcoming Cinemasters Spooktac...
2021-09-211h 03
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'The Suicide Squad' (2021)What do you get when you cross a Troma director with a penchant for R rated shenanigans with an amazing cast of some of the worst (in EVERY sense of the word) bad guys that DC ever cooked up? The answer is the best damn Suicide Squad movie there is. Welcome back Cinemaster fans! This time around we’re sitting in with Ron and Adam as they talk about a new movie still in theaters. So this should serve as your SPOILERS WARNING! Our Cinemasters will be talking about the movie in detail so if you’ve not seen the...
2021-08-292h 10
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Terminator 2: Judgement Day' (1991)Gather ‘round Cinemaster fans and get toasty by the crackling flames as we enjoy our second Fireside Chat! This time we will be discussing the Schwarzenegger classic, “Terminator 2”. Sit in with Ron and Adam as they speak fondly of this summer blockbuster in the follow up half to our most recent series. Comfy in their velvet clad wingback chairs, clad in the classiest of smoking jackets, the Cinemasters will cover time travel, tasteful nudity, and vehicles that start by slightly lowering the driver side visor while simultaneously playing “Bad to the Bone” by George Thorogood and the Destroyers. The conversati...
2021-08-231h 36
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Jurassic Park' (1993)Welcome Back loyal fans! Summer time has always meant one thing to movie lovers: The Blockbuster! It’s been a while since we’ve had a real iconic summer blockbuster, especially since the summer movie season starts in early spring, anymore. Come join Ron “The Rental King” Avis and Adam “Nighthawk Peterson as they casually meander through their first ever “Fireside Chat” and talk about a beloved classic, Jurassic Park. This Speilbergian gem from the early 90’s is a pillar in the blockbuster community and one that has brought cinematic wonder to multiple generations now. Hear the Cinemasters regale you with their e...
2021-07-281h 59
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'License to Drive' (1988)If you arrive at a four way stop with a Cinemaster to your left and one to your right and Billy Ocean directly across from you, who has the right of way? As long as you’re one of the Corey’s in a mint green Cadillac then the answer is most definitely you! This week Ron and Adam get into the 1988 coming of age classic “License to Drive” featuring the iconic Corey Haim and Corey Feldman. To be 16 again and chasing that coveted driver’s license is something a lot of us can relate to. Our Cinemasters also give a hef...
2021-06-172h 01
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Drop Dead Fred' (1991)Round two of our Movies that May have aged well is back in full effect and this time our Cinemasters are taking on the 1991 “cult” classic of imaginary proportions, “Drop Dead Fred”. Is this film the ultimate definition of childhood friends only you could see or perhaps a precursor to a Tyler Durden fever dream. Ron and Adam will weigh in on all things Fred in this installment and help us understand why anyone would live on a paddleboat, get a mommy and me makeover or date Tim Matheson in general. To see how things turn out for young Lizzie a...
2021-06-011h 50
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Vice Versa' (1988)Welcome Cinemaster fans to the first episode of our “Movies that May not have aged well”. In this installment we have a very special guest returning to join Ron and Adam. White Machete sit’s in to discuss the 1988 body swap classic “Vice Versa”. Our three Cinemasters discuss the ups and downs of the adventures of Judge Reinhold as Fred Savage and Fred Savage as Judge Reinhold. Two fish out of water just trying to figure out how to get back. Between sweet drum solos, mysterious skulls and awkward “Mony, Mony” montages, our Cinemasters break down this flick to find out wheth...
2021-05-191h 33
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Beavis and Butt-Head Do America' (1996)Let’s finish out our month of Fools with Mike Judge’s dynamically dumb duo of Beavis and Butt-head as they “do” America. Charged up with 90’s MTV nostalgia and nary a brain cell between the pair, these animated fools awkwardly giggle through 81 minutes of double entendres in hopes of one big score and a new television set. Add in a bevy of celebrity voices, a Rob Zombie musical interlude and enough cavity searches to bankrupt the American Dental Association and you’ve got a modern classic for the ages. Join our Ron and Adam for one final bout of foolishne...
2021-04-302h 12
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'The Jerk' (1979)Hey there Cinemaster fans and thanks for coming back to episode 3 of our April Fools series we’re in. This week we are looking at the 1979 Steve Martin classic “The Jerk”. Join Adam and Ron as they walk through this flick from humble beginnings in Mississippi to the height of wealth in this rags to riches tale of Navin R. Johnson. From guessing weight in a carnival to the spontaneous publicity of seeing his name in print at Hartounian’s Gas Station, Navin lives a very interesting life and our Cinemasters will be right there to walk through the highs an...
2021-04-231h 30
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Billy Madison' (1995)ULTRAVIOLET RAYS BAD. CINEMASTERS GOOD. Welcome back to the CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE continuing with our April tribute to "fools". This week Ron picked one of the 90's most prolific fools, Adam Sandler, in his breakout feature film 'Billy Madison'.
2021-04-191h 59
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Deadpool' (2016)As in true Cinemaster fashion we are better late than never. Finishing out our week 4 of our love affair with movies is our episode dedicated to the Merc with a Mouth, Wade W Wilson of Regina, Saskatchewan, also known as Deadpool. Ron and Adam cover this movie as well as a number of other Marvel properties past, present, and future as they enjoy various parts of the plot and characters in the film. As a special treat, Ron surprises Adam with a bonus round of Trivia Junket so you’ll have to listen to see how Adam does with ev...
2021-03-082h 44
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'See No Evil, Hear No Evil' (1989)Hey there Cinemaster fans, we’re back with our third installment of our love affair with movies. Through the month of February we are picking movies we just love for one reason or another and are sharing them with you. This week is Ron’s second pick, the 1989 Richard Pryor and Gene WIlder classic “See No Evil, Hear No Evil”. Our Cinemasters will walk you through the nuts and bolts of this comedy classic and share their fun takes on some of the goofy things a plucky blind man with a penchant for punching will do and a cautious deaf guy...
2021-02-192h 15
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Harvey' (1950)Welcome Back Cinemasters Fans. We are back for week 2 of our February affair with movies we love. This is Adam’s pick and is near and dear to his heart. We’ve all grown to enjoy Adam’s affinity for all things Jimmy Stewart. This week we delve into his favorite flick from Mr. Stewart called “Harvey”. It's a classic film from the golden age of black and white cinema. So strap in with the Rental King and Nighthawk of the North as we sit down and talk Elwood P. Dowd and his 6 foot tall rabbit friend, Harvey in this brand...
2021-02-141h 41
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Hot Rod' (2007)"GODS OF WAR!!!! may your hammer be mighty."Welcome back to another episode of CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE and since February is the month of love we're going to present four movies we have a love affair with, kicking off with Ron's pick: the 2007 Lonely Island (and perhaps more so Adam Sandburg) vehicle, 'Hot Rod'. Hot Rod is an underdog tale about a young 'boy' that wants to be a stung man just like his deceased dad and clearly has some issues with his new step father, Frank. But to earn Frank's love and respect, h...
2021-02-042h 09
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Halloween' (1978)Hey there movie monsters and welcome to our final October episode. To do Halloween the right way we decided to go extremely meta and dedicate our Halloween episode to the movie Halloween. And if that wasn’t kicking it up enough, we pulled out the rest of the stops and brought out the White Machete! In this very special Spooktakular finale we put all three of our horror-rific heads together and break down the initial iteration of the 70’s slasher extraordinaire, Michael Myers. So turn off the lights, grab that leftover trick or treat candy and fill your ears with...
2020-11-032h 14
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'The Gate' (1987)Since it’s Halloween, we have to push the envelope a little bit. We figured the best way to amp up the podcast this week is to bring back a familiar voice (since you can’t see our faces now anyway, stupid pandemic) to help us break down the 1987 Canadian Horror Classic, “The Gate”. Matt Mercer Joins us to discuss all things demonic for a young Stephen Dorff as he and his north of the border cohorts attempt to dispatch an unholy series of little men in rubber suits trying to eat Louis Tripp. We will cover house parties, metric c...
2020-10-261h 57
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Rear Window' (1954)Welcome back for week two of our Spooktacular series this October of all things scary. This time around is Adam’s pick and he’s bringing us his favorite flick from an old school master of thrills and chills, Alfred Hitchock himself. There’s no creepy shower scenes or avian infestations this time around though. This time the scares come from what happens right outside your window. Your “Rear Window” that is. Our Cinemasters take a look and break down the slow burn of the 1954 Jimmy Stewart/Grace Kelly classic look at the crossroads of voyeurism and murder. So grab your...
2020-10-151h 25
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors' (1987)October means one thing when it comes to the Cinemasters...Halloween. This year we are bringing you 4 specially designed episodes to bring the terror. Week 1 is Ron’s first pick and we kick it off with a powerhouse when it comes to all things horror. Think red and green sweater, knives for fingers and he’ll get you when the caffeine runs out. That’s right its Freddy Kruger in the best of all the NIghtmare on Elm Street sequels, numero tres: The Dream Warriors. This week we will deep dive into Westin Hills darkest dreams and go toe to toe...
2020-10-081h 45
Cinemasters of the UniverseMastering 'Bill & Ted Face the Music' (2020)It’s a movie that’s been 29 years in the making. And because this year feels like it will never end, it also feels like it’s been 29 years since you’ve seen the Cinemasters. But now, their most triumphant return comes together in a truly glorious and entirely excellent fashion. That’s right kids, the Cinemasters are back and it is 100% all about Bill and Ted Face the Music! After a summer hiatus because, let’s face our own music that everything in the world is just the tiniest bit bogus, our heroes are back to talk all things Bill...
2020-09-251h 28
Cinemasters of the UniverseTrivia Junket: Vol. 5 (Graduation and Summer Edition)Trivia fans, come on down! It’s time for another episode featuring one of our absolute favorite things to do and that is test our collective movie knowledge. We are back again with another round of questions for each other to see just how much of a mastery we have on the cinema. As it stands we are tied with one win a piece and a couple of draws under our belt. We always have a lot of fun coming up with, asking and answering the questions and this episode was particularly fun to make. As usual, we have no...
2020-06-112h 18
Cinemasters of the UniverseAdam and Ron's 10 Favorite Scoundrels, Anti-Heroes or Reluctant Good GuysWho are the best bad good guys in movies? Or are they the worst good bad guys? We’re not totally sure either but we do have a list of candidates we have put together of our favorite scoundrels, anti-heroes and reluctant good guys. Essentially they aren’t your typical, squeaky clean protagonists. But these guys get the job done with efforts that might be less than desirable in certain circumstances. From dark vigilantes to awkward uncles, we’ve got a great list of characters you’re definitely going to love. Join Ron and Adam as we champion the dark hor...
2020-06-032h 47
Cinemasters of the UniverseScoob! ReviewHey again there Cinemaster fans. We’re back with a different sort of program in these different kinds of times. In keeping with our updates on the Cinematic State of the Union we figured we would take on a review of the recently released on VOD Warner Brothers animated film “Scoob!” Its the latest iteration of a multi-decade franchise that generations have come to love of four teenage friends and their lovable pup mascot who have hit the big little screen once more. Ron and Adam were both able to take this new release on as it was first releas...
2020-05-281h 11
Cinemasters of the UniverseWHAAAT???? You Haven’t Seen: (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid/Sixteen Candles)This one has been a long time coming, kids. We’ve run out of time for this on our last couple of recordings but we have finally gotten around to discussing these two films. And hopefully by now you’ve seen the epic Cinemasters parody commercial featuring the infamous “bicycle scene” in a Juicy Fruit gum commercial. This episode was particularly fun to make and we had a great time talking about these two films. Now you get to listen to us talk through the ups and downs of both films. You’ll have to tune in and find out what o...
2020-05-261h 49
Cinemasters of the Universe20 of Adam and Ron's Most Memorable Movie QuotesEverybody loves a good movie quote. It’s like a secret language that only those who have seen a particular film can speak. Some quotes go far and wide for big blockbusters and others sneak by and are only caught on the radar of a select few for a cult classic. Whatever the quote is, we all have some that we hold near and dear to us. In this Feature Presentation the Cinemasters are bringing you 20 classic quotes that they love. Obviously this is a hard subject to whittle down to a top 10 so there’s no sense in pain...
2020-05-152h 33
Cinemasters of the UniverseState of the Cinematic Union Part 2 (Universal VS AMC, Taika Waititi Gets a Star Wars Movie)We are firmly into the Cinematic desert we never thought we’d find ourselves in and there have been some adjustments in the landscape we’d like to discuss as a living record of our takes on these strange days. First we have to cover the battle of the industries. With Universal Studios recent Video On Demand rental of Trolls World Tour apparently doing as well as it has, it’s opened up a bit of a Pandora’s Box in the movie world. AMC theaters is pushing back with the promise to not show ANY Universal movies in their th...
2020-05-111h 27
Cinemasters of the UniverseThe Most "80's" Moments in Movies of the 1980s.Hello again movie watchers and welcome back to another thrilling installment of Cinemasters. We’ve got a Feature Presentation today for you that will amaze and enthrall. We’ve done scary scenes and we’ve done scenes enhanced by music. This time we are bringing you another selection of very special scenes and they are the most 80’s scenes we can find. These scenes from popular 80’s movies may have something to do with 80’s culture at its core or maybe they bring us back to a particular part of the 80’s that we really loved. Whatever the reasoning is, we’re goin...
2020-05-082h 42
Cinemasters of the UniverseThe Rad Dads Watch The Rocketeer and The WizardWelcome back Cinemaster fans for another tasty bite. We’ve got one of our favorite coming attractions and its been a minute since we’ve done one of these. Ron and Adam step up to the plate and flash back to childhood to see if a movie from days gone by still holds up for their own kids in another rousing edition of Rad Dads! This time we’ll be going over The Rocketeer and The Wizard. Two classic flims from the 80’s and 90’s and we’ll have to see if these ones measured up and our kids enjoyed them...
2020-05-051h 39
Cinemasters of the UniverseMovie Mad Libs: (Vol. 2)Hey there movie maniacs. We’re bringing back a treat we’ve previously featured for you in this special tasty bite. Its Movie Mad Libs! Our Cinemasters will work together to compile some of their favorite nouns, verbs and adjectives to bring you some quality entertainment of the silver screen sort. Take one part fill in the blank, one part english 101 and one part 12 year old humor and what do you get? Just about the best time Ron and Adam can bring you. After drinking and knowing things, our heroes enjoy cutting loose and attempting some playful romps through a nu...
2020-04-3051 min
Cinemasters of the Universe99 Cent Comedy RentalsWelcome back movie goers. This is a Feature Presentation we’ve had in the can for a while now. It’s a whole new segment we’ve been waiting to unveil. From the mind of Ron Avis comes the 99 Cent Rentals. Having both worked in video stores, corporate and mom & pop style, Ron and Adam both understand how to help the wayward customer looking for something a little different than the new release standard fare. In these instances, patrons of the old brick and mortar movie rental establishments would rely on the clerks for a little extra movie knowledge to rec...
2020-04-241h 31
Cinemasters of the UniverseTrivia Junket: End of the World EditionHey there Cinemaster fans. We’ve got one of our favorite Coming Attraction features on the reel today. Before we jump into everything we’ll get a little update on the state of the world as it pertains to movies. Then our hosts Ron and Adam will go head to head in an End of the World battle of movie trivia wits! Each of our Cinemasters has prepared 10 mind bending questions to test each other’s depth of disasters and diseases knowledge when it comes to all things movie related. So tune in and play along in this special quaran...
2020-04-201h 54
Cinemasters of the UniverseWho Played it Better? (Three Amigos/Caddyshack)Welcome back to our first audio only Coming Attractions segment. So glad we are back with regularity and you are all back to listen to our collective musings on the wonderful world of movies. This time around we are doing a long awaited return to one of growing favorites, Who Played it Better. This time around our Cinemasters have really thrown down the gauntlet with some heavy hitters in the way of classic comedy. Though as per usual, Adam has royally stuck it to Ron. But without giving away too much in this friendly little teaser, Ron has truly...
2020-04-091h 20
Cinemasters of the UniverseCinematic State of the UnionI’d like to formally welcome everyone back to the new and improved, COVID-19 approved Cinemasters of the Universe! We had to take a break and retool our configuration to bring you the same great quality podcasting with a twist of social distancing, because we’re that kind of responsible. But now that we’ve done all that, washed our hands down to the bones and watched the world melt into oblivion, we figured it was time to talk about what everyone is REALLY worried about. WHATS HAPPENING WITH THE MOVIES?!?!So thi...
2020-04-071h 49
Cinemasters of the Universe20 Times Music Greatly Enhanced a Movie SceneWelcome back Cinemaster-ites. As always we appreciate your continued investment in our musings on all things movies. This time around we have a real treat for you. We are in our 26th episode which technically brings us to the most recent James Bond movie, “No Time To Die”. After this episode we will have eclipsed the entire franchise and will no longer have a catalog of films to compete with as we continue forward. It’s wild to think we’ve don’t this many episodes and we have many more ahead of us. It’s nice to take a moment to l...
2020-03-101h 53
Cinemasters of the UniverseAdam and Ron Ask "WHAT??? You Haven't Seen That?" for Heat and Breakfast at Tiffany'sHey there Cinemaster fans. We are back again with one of our signature Tasty Bites. In this Coming Attractions episode we are going to circle back to a couple of films that Ron and Adam missed seeing somewhere along the line. That’s why we call this segment “WHAAAT??? You haven’t seen that???” because typically that’s the response we get. Yes, we’ve seen a lot of movies but there are also still a LOT of movies out there. So we use this as a special place to slow down just a little, like we’re in a Welch’s jell...
2020-03-051h 14
Cinemasters of the UniverseWhite Machete Returns to Talk About Erotic Thrillers (Remember Those?!)Saxophones, sweaty bodies and Michael Douglas! Got your attention? There haven't been a lot of new genres in Hollywood over the last several decades, so it's really interesting to see one as prevalent in the 80's and 90's as the Erotic Thriller go away. But they kind of did didn't they? White Machete returns to discuss what makes a thriller so...well, erotic. Let's have some fun playing 'Real or Fake' (Erotic Thriller Edition), try to explain what makes Michael Douglas, basically attracted (PUN) to the genre as well as dissect six of the all-time greatest erotic masterpieces (Body H...
2020-02-262h 41
Cinemasters of the UniverseThe Evolution of Kevin SmithLadies! Ladies! Ladies! (and Gentlement too) The Cinemasters are in the hizzzouse! That’s right movie fans, we are kicking off our dedication episode to Jay and his hetero life mate, Silent Bob, creator and legend amongst many, Kevin Smith! And in addition to an excess of the usual ear candy (I’ll refrain from comment on our video presence…) we provide we have gone longer and harder this time, fortunately not in an awkward place like the back of a Volkswagen. And as an added surprise we have our newest Cinemaster joining us again, Matt Mercer. It’s our pers...
2020-02-194h 09
Cinemasters of the UniverseGyparody: Kevin Smith EditionWalt Flanagan’s Dog...come on down! Welcome back Cinemaster fans and first time callers. This tasty piece is far more satisfying than some Mall production of Truth or Date. This is a trivia contest devoted to the world of Kevin Smith aka Silent Bob. Ron Avis has lovingly crafted an amazing battle of the wits sure to challenge even the likes of Vincent Pereira, the official View Askew historían. However, this contest is not betwixt our usual Cinemasters, no. We have brought a new funployee into the fold and initiated him as an official Cinemaster. ...
2020-02-1232 min
Cinemasters of the UniverseAdam and Ron's Top 10 Movies of 2019Welcome back to another Feature Presentation of the Cinemasters of the Universe, ya filthy animal. And Happy New Year, too! No we aren’t trying to debase our core followers. It’s simply a fun little homage to Home Alone 2 that works perfectly for our YEAR IN REVIEW episode. This is a most excellent episode to tune into if you’ve been watching/listening since day one or are a brand new ticketholder. On this installment each of our Cinemasters, Ron and Adam, will be going through their top 10 films of 2019. This past year was a fantastic one for films...
2020-01-232h 47
Cinemasters of the UniverseTrivia Junket: The Movies of 2019 EditionHey there Cinemaster fans! It’s time for another tasty bite with Ron and Adam. After the implied success of slicing off a piece of your normal Cinemasters episode and keeping our loyal fans appeased on a more regular basis, we are back for another in between with a very special Trivia Junket. This time around the fellas tackle 2019 in review. You might just find when their next official episode drops that this is a very fitting topic to go in tandem with that. Each of the Cinemasters has come up with a 10 question roster for the other with so...
2020-01-171h 17
Cinemasters of the UniverseSpoiler Review: (Star Wars) Episode IIIIV The Rise of SkywalkerA little while ago in a galaxy relatively nearby a Star Wars film was released in theaters. That means the Cinemasters were there to experience The Rise of Skywalker in all its J.J. Abrams glory. Being the 9th and final film in the established Star Wars franchise it seemed to be a bit of a big deal as the theaters were quite full of patrons. But that didn’t stop Ron and Adam from sitting through the film in its entirety and enjoying a good many bits of it. Coincidentally, our newest Cinemaster, 4K Jay, was also on sc...
2020-01-131h 42
Cinemasters of the UniverseMovie Mad Libs: Star Wars (Vol. 1)Calling all Star Wars fans! Calling All Star Wars fans! We are looking for all our film friends who aren’t (or are maybe only a little) butt-hurt about the Star Wars film franchise to enjoy a brand new tasty piece from the Cinemasters of the Universe! We have an extra special treat in the form of a 4th Cinemaster being sworn in on this very special Coming Attraction: Star Wars Mad Libs! 4K Jay joins Ron and Adam to play a fun little game while we talk some Star Wars. This morsel should ti...
2020-01-0731 min
Cinemasters of the UniverseAdam and Ron's Most Anticipated Movies of Jan, Feb and Mar 2020Buckle up Cinemaster fans, this is your very first episode of JUST the Feature Presentation. Hopefully you enjoyed getting a smaller tasty bite of Ron and Adam with the least installment where the guys covered their Rad Dad Christmas picks. This time around will be filled with action and adventure, comedy and drama, and a little bit of the unexpected.With December coming to a close we have a lot to look forward to in 2020. Not only will there be plenty of optometrist puns but I can only imagine the Barbara Walters, Hugh Downs...
2019-12-242h 06
Cinemasters of the UniverseThe Rad Dads Watch Ernest Saves Christmas and Santa Claus: The MovieDeep within the recesses of the core of creation, long before time and space became a twinkle in the eye of the cosmos, there existed a force so pure that no one being could truly harness its brilliance. To prevent this power from finding its way to the fiendish grip found within the dark hearts of men, the elders of the universe split this core into two pieces and sent them to the corners of existence, only to be summoned when the time was appointed for the union to be restored. Eons passed. Life ebbed and flowed throughout the...
2019-12-121h 01
Cinemasters of the UniverseAdam and Ron's 10 Recommended Movies for the Thanksgiving HolidayHappy Turkey Day movie fans from your favorite (and only) Cinemasters of the Universe! This is episode 19 in our series of 10 billion focused primarily on movies. This time around we’re kicking things off with a good old fashioned family edition of “Who Played It Better?” where Ron was charged with recasting the pseudo-sequel to the Goonies: All Growed Up edition and Adam had to take on The Shining. Both of our film fanatics pulled out all the stops and created two very intriguing new casts. Next we have a quick little special features on thi...
2019-11-272h 31
Cinemasters of the UniverseSpoiler Review: Doctor SleepGather round children as we interrupt your regularly scheduled internetting for a special broadcast. The Cinemasters have gone to see another recent release and are here to give you their take on it. Much like their previous stand-alone episode reviewing “The Joker”, our heroes have taken to the theater once again to give you a fresh look at a new film. This time the boys went to see the much anticipated sequel to the 1980 Stanley Kubrick/Stephen King masterpiece “The Shining” known as “Doctor Sleep”. Its 2 and a half hours of Ewan McGregor goodness filled with chills and thrills. But buyer be...
2019-11-2144 min
Cinemasters of the Universe20 Scenes From Movies That Freaked Adam and Ron OutWelcome back film fans for another spooky installment of “Cinemaster of the Universe”! This episode is number 18 which means we are fully legal and can totally vote in a sanctioned democratic election, amongst other things. If we were a James Bond film we’d be “Tomorrow Never Dies”, the sassy follow up to Pierce Brosnan’s initial outing as 007. In this episode we’re going to kick things off in the coming attractions with our follow up on “WHAAAAT?? You’ve Never Seen ______?” with Adam’s creepy pick “The Strangers” featuring Scott Speedman and Liv Tyler as well as Ron’s scary sequel “Psycho...
2019-11-132h 50
Cinemasters of the UniverseWhite Machete and Ron's 6 Horrifyingly Disappointing Horror MoviesWhite Machete fills in for Adam to discuss 6 movies we thought would surely become can't miss slam dunks of horror. That is, of course, until we watched them. Get ready to watch our movie boners get killed in this horrifying bonus episode of the Cinemasters of the Universe!
2019-10-282h 40
Cinemasters of the UniverseThe Evolution of Horror MoviesHey there scary movie fans, it’s time for another installment of Cinemasters of the Universe and this one’s going to be spooktacular! Our hosts, Ron and Adam, are duking it out a second time in the Trivia Junket to see who’s the “Best Boy” when it comes to obscure movie knowledge. And since it’s October, this trivia is all about horror movies. Then it’s on to the Feature Presentation. Our fellas are taking on the haunting task of strolling through the last 50 years of the macabre cinema to bring you some of th...
2019-10-162h 15
Cinemasters of the UniverseSpoiler Review: Joker (Joaquin is Probably Winning the Oscar)Adam and Ron talk about a movie both agree will be on both their top 10 lists of 2019. Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix in an incredible performance.
2019-10-091h 10
Cinemasters of the UniverseAdam and Ron's 10 Favorite Sports MoviesStep up to the plate movie fans and welcome to the big show. This is where that fun little Sports Center jingle would go if I had it and copyright wasn’t a thing. But in this episode our Cinemasters are taking on the wide world of sports with reckless abandon. Kicking off our Coming Attractions this time around we ask our fellas once again if they are Rad Dads or not. Ron decided it was time for the kids to see the immortal David Bowie/Jennifer Connelly classic “Labyrinth” while Adam took things in a c...
2019-10-072h 46
Cinemasters of the UniverseIT-Stravaganza!!! (Book, TV Mini Series, It and It: Chapter 2)Hey there movie fans, it’s time for a very special episode of the Cinemasters of the Universe! We are all the way up to episode 14 and in this one we all float down here! That’s right theater goers, in this installment the boys are exclusively talking about Stephen King’s IT in all forms and fashions! They’ll kick of the episode with another rousing round of “Who Played it Better?” Ron’s casting couch will be for “Back to the Future” and Adam will be searching for a new Vincent Gambini as he recasts the classic “My Cousin Vinny”.
2019-09-253h 22
Cinemasters of the UniverseAdam and Ron's Most Anticipated Movies of Sept, Oct and Nov 2019Welcome back theater hoppers to another exciting feature of the Cinemasters of the Universe! The boys are all the way up to episode 14. Mitch is now completely installed as the Best Boy of this production, and we kick this episode off with the Coming Attractions. Last we left our Cinemasters they were checking a couple titles off their missed inventory in another round of “WHAAAT??? You haven’t seen THAT???” Ron gives us his take on the precursor to Coach Bombay Emilio Estevez’s Repo Man and Adam takes us back to a black and white Western with George Bailey a...
2019-09-112h 29
Cinemasters of the Universe10 of Adam and Ron's Favorite Movie TrailersWelcome back theater goers. In lucky number 13 of our Cinemasters episodes the boys introduce us to a brand-new segment in this week’s Coming Attractions. Trivia Junket gets its theatrical release and our Cinemasters challenge each other to a gauntlet of specialized Trivia. Adam tests Ron’s 1980s IQ and Ron looks to see just how big of a Ryan Reynolds fan Adam really is. If you want to know just how well they fared in this test of wits, you’ll have to tune in to see how things go down.Next we’re on to...
2019-08-301h 57
Cinemasters of the Universe10 Great Remake, Reboot or Reimagined MoviesHey there boys and girls and welcome back to another exciting episode of Cinemasters of the Universe! In Episode XI (that’s eleven of you’re counting) which we’ve dubbed the Moonraker of the series we’ve got a lot to cover. Our heroes Reel to Reel Ron and Coming Attractions Adam five right in with a Rad Dads for the ages. Ron shares a Father/Son moment over the 1989 Tim Burton Batman with a 4K 30th Anniversary edition. This dives our fellas into a rousing conversation about the caped crusader’s first big screen foray as the true Dark...
2019-07-312h 52
Cinemasters of the UniverseAdam and Ron's Favorite Movie Soundtracks (Vol. 1)The boys are back in our TENTH EPISODE! We made it to double digits and we are darn proud of it. To go along with it, we’ve got a whole new set for the Cinemasters to broadcast from and we think you’ll love the new digs. Picking up where we left off, our Cinemasters have been tasked with recasting two iconic films. Ron challenged Adam to recast the dismal Star Wars prequel often mocked for its CGI Pear scene, “Attack of the Clones” and Adam viciously assaulted Ron by demanding he recast the beloved Tom Hanks in one of h...
2019-07-192h 42
Cinemasters of the UniverseAdam and Ron's Favorite Movies Starring SNL Cast MembersWelcome back to another exciting installment of Cinemasters of the Universe! In Episode 9 we see the Rise of the Cinemasters as they change things up a bit with the visual aesthetic. What Adam lacks in overall appeal and personality, Ron more than makes up for in technical ability and general likability. Our heroes kick off this episode with another round of “WHAAAAT??? You haven’t seen _______”. This time Ron is going over his experience with Tom Hanks and his crazy “Bachelor Party” antics, pre “Man with One Red Shoe” fame. Adam is giving us the low down on a nitty gritty c...
2019-06-292h 12
Cinemasters of the UniverseAdam and Ron's 10 Favorite Animated MoviesOk kids, this is the big one. Episode 8. This is the one where a portion of you will hate us so much you organize a petition to erase this episode from our canon simply because we killed off Luke Skywal….oh crap. I gave away the ending. Dang it. Well, you should still watch/listen because there’s other really compelling stuff in this podcast too. Like….uh….RAD DADS! Yeah, we did a Rad Dads and oh man are you gonna love it. Ron watched E.T. the Extra Terrestrial (not like that’s redundant, Mr. Spielberg…) and I don’t like...
2019-05-232h 21
Cinemasters of the UniverseAdam and Ron's Most Anticipated Movies of Summer 2019In this installment our boys are busting out a brand new segment called who played it better. If you recall in our last episode Ron challenged Adam to recast the classic thriller “Silence of the Lambs”. Adam returned the volley with an 80’s classic to find new, young talent for “The Breakfast Club”. Whatever you do, don’t check his browser history, folks.After this interesting change of pace we revisit a formula that worked for our Cinemasters once before. They’re going through the most anticipated theatrical releases this summer as they countdown their Top 5 fi...
2019-05-192h 16
Cinemasters of the UniverseThe Evolution of Superhero Movies (1950's - 2008)The place is England. The Year is 787. Our Cinemasters are embroiled in the fight of their life. Each of them have selected a movie they've somehow never actually seen and challenged themselves to do the unthinkable. Watch. That. Movie. Ron has selected a classic piece of theatrical genius and has enriched his mind, body and soul with the wisdom contained within. Adam watched a movie with people who do stuff and its pretty alright. They'll tell you things about these movies but if you want to know just what it is that they watched...you'll have to tune in...
2019-04-263h 28
Cinemasters of the UniverseAdam and Ron's Favorite Movie YearAs we last left our heroes they were embroiled in another fantastic quandary of whether or not they were, in fact, Rad Dads. This cliffhanger ending (nearly 2 months ago) had us on the edge of our seats as Ron, our Courageous Cinematic Commander, and Adam, the Plucky Theatric Rascal, vowed to bring two classic films from the annals of their infancy in filmdom to the forefront of their own children’s theatrical education today. This is always a risky endeavor as some films don’t have the movie magic to pass the test of time. How will their families resp...
2019-04-122h 40
Cinemasters of the UniverseMost Anticipated Movies for March, April and May 2019 (Not Superhero Movies)Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls. Please gather round for another exciting installment of THE CINEMASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE! In this latest edition we are lovingly subtitling "A New Hope" we find our heroes Ron Avis and Adam Peterson wrestling with a new foe. They take on the idea that somehow there is a classic movie, new or old, that they've not seen. Shudder! In a new segment titled "WHAAAAAAAAT?? You've not seen that? The boys each pick a movie considered some kind of classic and purposefully sit down for a viewing.Once those...
2019-02-282h 24
Cinemasters of the UniverseAdam and Ron's Top 10 Movies of 2018Picking up from episode 2 'Rad Dads' Adam and Ron discuss watching classic films from the 80s and 90s with their children. This time around Adam shows his kids 'Space Jam' and Ron 'Beetlejuice' with his.
2019-01-183h 25
Cinemasters of the UniverseAwful Movie SequelsAdam reviews Moonwalkers and Ron reviews Moon for Netflix Vice Versa. 10 really bad movie sequels and the reveal of "Rad Dads".
2018-12-092h 21
Cinemasters of the UniverseAdam and Ron’s "Guilty Pleasure" MoviesEvery great podcast has a beginning and this is Adam and Ron's. And what better way to reveal one's character than by exploring their "guilty pleasures"? Watch the first ever episode of Cinemasters of the Universe starring Ron S Avis Esquire and Adam Theodore Logan as they explore the origins of their fandom as well as reveal 10 movies, considered by most, to be "guilty pleasures", but to them... "good movies".Netflix Vice Versa for Episode 2 will be Moonwalkers (from Ron) and Moon (from Adam). Watch 'em before you watch episode 2!
2018-11-151h 50