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Cinema Drive
806. Help! My Cohost Made Me Watch: The Lunchbox (2013)
Jason's at it again! He's locked Ryan in the studio and this time he wants his precious co-host to unpack The Lunchbox (2013). Will Ryan consume what lies within?? Will Jason's cinematic delights be palatable?!? Find out what's worth watching as this ongoing series continues!The Deep Question: Who's a Hollywood talent that you'd want a book written about?This Week's Features:The Lunchbox (2013)Message Jason and Ryan
2025-08-06
32 min
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713. Help! My Cohost Made Me Watch: Godzilla Minus One (2023)
Oh no! Jason finally did it! This all-new ongoing series locks Ryan into a devil's agreement - he MUST watch a movie of Jason's choice, no matter what! This episode corners Ryan with Godzilla Minus One (2023)...Will he hate it? Could he love it?! Can the camaraderie between cohosts survive the terrifying nature of this series?!?The Deep Question: Is there a film you wish your podcasting host would watch before he dies?This Week's Features:Godzilla Minus One (2023)Message Jason and Ryan
2025-03-12
40 min
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711. Fables and Foibles: Raising Arizona (1987) - With Adam "Tex" Davis
Cinema Drive welcomes screenwriter/director/producer Adam "Tex" Davis to the show! Tex is the inspiration and screenwriter for the romcom Just Friends (2005), starring Ryan Reynolds, Amy Smart, and Anna Faris, he's sold screenplays to the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way, and written, rewritten, or punched up over 25 feature film scripts for every major studio in Hollywood!Tex shares his behind-the-scenes stories and terrific insights into the ups and downs of screenwriting, and dives into the Coen brothers' classic Raising Arizona (1987) with Jason and Ryan. It's a Cinema Drive episode you won't want to miss!
2025-02-26
56 min
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602. Reclaim the Future - Part II: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
Jason and Ryan make Cinema Drive history as they roar from the glories of the movie theater straight to the comfort of the studio for hot takes on George Miller's follow-up to Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)! Miller, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Chris Hemsworth give it their all in this incredibly executed prequel that is truly a saga rather than merely a Furiosa film - but Jason and Ryan aren't sure whether the juice was worth the squeeze.The Deep Question: Who would you cast as me in your biopic?This Week's Features:Furiosa: A...
2024-07-10
55 min
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521. The Intelligence of Jack Ryan: The Hunt for Red October (1990) and Patriot Games (1992)
The Jack Ryan franchise arguably reached its peak with it's first two offerings in the early 90s. Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, James Earl Jones, and of course Harrison Ford ensure that Tom Clancy's more technical stories get a healthy dose of humanity in these John McTiernan and Phillip Noyce films. Jason and Ryan celebrate the characterization, the espionage, and the thrills, all while contemplating the difference a few decades makes in the genre.The Deep Question: What's a movie concept that's due for reinvention?This Week's Features:The Hunt for Red October (1990)...
2024-05-08
54 min
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413. Reinventing Bond: GoldenEye (1995) and Casino Royale (2006)
You know his name, but did you know that Martin Campbell was responsible for the last two successful reinventions of 007? Showcasing what Jason and Ryan believe to be Brosnan's and Craig's strongest entries in the franchise, Campbell startled audiences with a fresh take on a tired character, breathing new life and a modern perspective into the most famous secret agent of all.The Deep Question: What is your favorite James Bond song?This Week's Features:Casino Royale (2006GoldenEye (1995)Message Jason and Ryan
2023-09-20
56 min
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Quick Cuts 87: Season 4 Continues!
Jason and Ryan break down what the back half of Season 4 is looking like!Message Jason and Ryan
2023-09-15
01 min
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412. New Classics, New Breadth: Pierrot le Fou (1965), La Strada (1954), A Trip to the Moon (1902), and Safety Last! (1923)
Jason and Ryan take the plunge with their cinematic blind spots and rustle up new foreign and silent movies to deepen their appreciation and understanding of film. Join Cinema Drive as they dive into these classics.The Deep Question: What is the funniest line from a movie you can think of right now?This Week's Features:A Trip to the Moon (1902)La Strada (1954)Pierrot le Fou (1965)Safety Last! (1923)Message Jason and Ryan
2023-09-13
45 min
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Quick Cuts 85: Ryan Reviews Oppenheimer (2023)
Jason didn't see Oppenheimer but wants Ryan's take.Message Jason and Ryan
2023-09-01
04 min
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410. Ambitious Adolescence: Teen Wolf (1985), Teen Wolf Too (1987), and Big (1988)
Teen Wolf (1985) and Big (1988) took puberty to a whole other level...oh, and Teen Wolf Too (1987). Adolescence was never portrayed with more charm and high-concept fun. Jump back to the 80s (Again?! Yes, again and again!) with Jason and Ryan!The Deep Question: What is the best movie based off of a TV show?This Week's Features:Big (1988)Teen Wolf (1985)Teen Wolf Too (1987)Message Jason and Ryan
2023-08-30
34 min
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409. The Boom of Bruckheimer: The Rock (1996) and Con Air (1997)
Nobody quite defined the 90s action aesthetic like Jerry Bruckheimer. These Nic Cage-fueled flicks helped give life to his high-octane style. Join Jason and Ryan for the memorable cheese of two flicks that Siskel and Ebert loved!The Deep Question: What's a movie that made you understand the power of the screenplay?This Week's Features:Con Air (1997)The Rock (1996)Message Jason and Ryan
2023-08-23
58 min
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408. Reckoning With Destiny: Blue Ruin (2013) and Mud (2012)
Southern thrillers, blood feuds, horror, romance, coming of age...Blue Ruin (2013) and Mud (2012) have it all and more when it comes to thoughtful filmmaking and terrific characterization. Jason and Ryan speak to their passion for these small films that have a ton to say.The Deep Question: Between Jeff Nichols' three greatest films, how would you rank Mud (2012), Take Shelter (2011), and Shotgun Stories (2007)?This Week's Features:Blue Ruin (2013)Mud (2012)Message Jason and Ryan
2023-08-16
49 min
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406. Games and Gateways: WarGames (1983) and The Last Starfighter (1984)
"Greetings Starfighter! Would you like to play a game?" Games become real and carry two young 80s dudes to bigger realities than they ever could have imagined - both bleak and heroic! Join Jason, Ryan, Matthew Broderick, and Lance Guest for a new Cinema Drive exploring and remembering these films of a feather.The Deep Question: What is the best Matt Damon movie you've seen that was released in the last 10 years?This Week's Features:WarGames (1983)The Last Starfighter (1984)Message Jason and Ryan
2023-08-02
50 min
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405. The Shark Up Close: Jaws (1975) - With David Bigelow and Aaron Kai
Cinema Drive welcomes filmmaker David Bigelow to the show! David joins his friend Aaron Kai, the master of hyperrealistic movie art, for a heartfelt discussion about the film that STILL makes people afraid to go in the water.David thrills Jason and Ryan with his stories of the production of Jaws (1975), a film in which he himself was an extra! This experience and his own history with Martha's Vineyard ultimately led him to his passion project about that community and their heavy involvement in the film's production. Tune in to learn about his upcoming documentary Making the...
2023-07-26
59 min
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404. Aerial Action: Passenger 57 (1992) and Executive Decision (1996)
Cinema Drive soars with a birds-eye view of Snipes and Russell taking audiences to new heights! These thrillers didn't win many Oscars, but they won plenty of hearts and are ripe for your Friday night rewatch. Join Jason and Ryan as they're airborne to cinematic skies.The Deep Question: Can you win the "The" game?This Week's Features:Executive Decision (1996)Passenger 57 (1992)Message Jason and Ryan
2023-07-19
44 min
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403. New Life, New Horizons: The Phantom Carriage (1921) and Ikiru (1952)
Jason and Ryan are cashing in on their 2023 New Year's resolutions and following through with a look at foreign and silent films - and the experience is immensely rewarding! Take some time to give these movies a watch before you tune in to a fascinating and fruitful discussion. We know you'll be glad you did!The Deep Question: You start a movie theater…what are the first five movies you show?This Week's Features:Ikiru (1952)The Phantom Carriage (1921)Message Jason and Ryan
2023-07-12
55 min
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402. Summer of '89: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989) and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
The summer vibes and Season 4 continue with these classic crowd pleasers from Jason's and Ryan's childhood! Aside from the nostalgia, these 1989 blockbusters still hold up as imaginative, balanced, and fun pieces of cinema. Join today's show for a look back at what made them tick.The Deep Question: You start a movie theater…what's the name?This Week's Features:Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989)Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)Message Jason and Ryan
2023-07-05
59 min
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401. Independence Day (1996) and Air Force One (1997): A Cinema Drive Independence Day
Jason and Ryan kick off Cinema Drive Season 4 with a patriotic celebration of presidents in planes! Nothing helps get you in the American summer spirit like these 90s "classics". Pop open a tall, cool, refreshing episode of Cinema Drive as you head into the heat of fireworks season!The Deep Question: What is the update on your movie resolution?This Week's Features:Air Force One (1997)Independence Day (1996)Message Jason and Ryan
2023-06-28
59 min
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Cinema Drive Classics: 206. Extraordinary in the Everyday: Slice of Life Movies
Cinema Drive Classics presents:Cinema Drive relishes the reality of "slice of life" movies - those films that take a simple setting and find the story within. Jason and Ryan speak to the stories that moved them with the sorrow, the hilarity, and the beauty of everyday life.The Deep Question: How do you rank the Jurassic Park films?This Week's Features:A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)The Big Chill (1983)The Breakfast Club (1985)Chef (2014)Gone Baby Gone (2007)Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)I Love You...
2023-06-21
50 min
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Cinema Drive Classics: 205. Restrained Sensationalism: The Sensory Fulfillment of Manhunter (1986)
Cinema Drive Classics presents:Thomas Harris' inaugural Hannibal Lecter tale "Red Dragon" was first - and arguably best - realized in Michael Mann's cult crime flick Manhunter (1986). This engaging thriller is critiqued and appreciated through two unique perspectives: Ryan has been mesmerized by the film for years, and Jason has just experienced it for the very first time. Join Cinema Drive for this one-of-a-kind discussion about some truly captivating material.The Deep Question: What is the best John Carpenter idea or concept?This Week's Features:Big Trouble in Little China (1986)...
2023-06-14
59 min
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325. Cat & Mouse and the Artistry of the Chase: Bullitt (1968) and The French Connection (1971) - With Aaron Kai
Cinema Drive welcomes Aaron Kai for the Season 3 finale! The master of hyperrealistic movie art joins Jason and Ryan to gush over two groundbreaking, iconic car chases in these classic films. Listen in for some surprising behind-the-scenes facts and a breakdown of what made these movies the powerhouses they were - and still are. Plus, a sneak preview of Aaron's next project!The Deep Question: What is a favorite guilty pleasure movie of yours?Selected original artwork and limited edition prints from Aaron are available on his site!Website: aaronkaiart.com
2023-06-07
55 min
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324. Staged and Screened: Musical Translation
What does it look like for musicals to make the transition from stage to screen, or for movies to transform from film to performance? What impact is lost or gained in the translation? In each case a sacrifice is made, and Jason and Ryan analyze and discuss the implications.The Deep Question: What two franchises would you merge in a movie?This Week's Features:Dear Evan Hansen (2021)Hamilton (2020)Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1999)Les Miserables (2012)The Music Man (1962)Oklahoma! (1955)The Sound of Music (1965)Sweeney Todd: The...
2023-05-31
53 min
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Quick Cuts 71: Recent Releases
Jason and Ryan swap stories about new movies they've seen.Message Jason and Ryan
2023-05-26
04 min
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Quick Cuts 69: Deserving DCU?
MrMeseeks11970 is curious about Jason and Ryan's DCU perspective in the wake of the franchise flush.Message Jason and Ryan
2023-05-12
04 min
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321. Fast Cars & Father Figures: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) and The Fast and the Furious (2001)
Jason and Ryan race onto the scene with two car flicks that owned the early 2000s! No one ran the road or ran their crews like Memphis Raines and Dom Toretto. Both films spark a fierce love for fast cars, father figures, and a need for speed.The Deep Question: Did you see Fall (2022)?This Week's Features:The Fast and the Furious (2001)Gone in 60 Seconds (2000)Message Jason and Ryan
2023-05-10
58 min
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Quick Cuts 67: Vexing Vertigo (1958) News
Natasha U. loves Vertigo (1958) and wonders what Jason and Ryan think about the news of the upcoming remake.Message Jason and Ryan
2023-04-28
04 min
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319. Surprising Love: Martian Child (2007) and Witness (1985)
Love knows no bounds in these two stories guaranteed to make your heart full. Join Jason and Ryan as they explore the beautiful potency of surprising love in another Cinema Drive episode that'll take you deeper into the power of film and filmmaking.The Deep Question: What is one of your favorite cinematic science fiction vehicles?This Week's Features:Martian Child (2007)Witness (1985)Message Jason and Ryan
2023-04-26
58 min
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318. Batting 1000 - Part II: Moneyball (2011), Angels in the Outfield (1994), and Field of Dreams (1989)
Jason and Ryan continue to combine two of America's favorite pastimes - baseball and cinema - with a doubleheader of gripping baseball movies. In this second part they gaze in wonder at three home runs that are still going decades later. Statistics, faith, dreams...they all have their place in the silver screen stadium.The Deep Question: What is a movie you were too bored to finish?This Week's Features:Angels in the Outfield (1994)Field of Dreams (1989)Moneyball (2011)Trouble with the Curve (2012)Message Jason and Ryan
2023-04-19
51 min
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316. Calculated and Compelling: The Humanity of Robotics
It's National Robotics Week! What better excuse for Jason and Ryan to examine compelling robots in film?! Cinema Drive analyzes those depictions in film that give the viewer pause and a reason to discuss.The Deep Question: How many actors can you identify by their first name only?This Week's Features:2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)Blade Runner (1982)Blade Runner 2049 (2017)Chappie (2015)Ex Machina (2014)Her (2013)I, Robot (2004)Real Steel (2011)Message Jason and Ryan
2023-04-05
57 min
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313. Theatre-In-The-Ground: Dying Exhibitors Fight for Life
Movie theaters are struggling to survive, but at what cost? Jason and Ryan break down the latest trends across our culture, cinematic expectations, and what it's going to take to see a film as we draw closer and closer to an unsettling future. What are the implications of tiered pricing for an entertainment experience that's supposed to bring movie lovers together?The Deep Question: Who is an actor that you enjoy watching interviews with?This Week's Features:EverythingMessage Jason and Ryan
2023-03-15
42 min
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312. Movies That Fuel Us: Best of the Best V
A family man fighting for survival through Depression-era boxing, a mercenary hunting for bounty and love in a 50s/80s pulpy gangland saga, and a stunted stuntman's melodramatic attempt to save and destroy his stepfather - each story does something different for Jason and Ryan, but all provide solid cinematic fuel. Cinema Drive rides again in this next entry in the series that focuses on those films nearest to your hosts' hearts.The Deep Question: What is one of your favorite movie montages?This Week's Features:Cinderella Man (2005)Hot Rod (2007)Streets...
2023-03-08
52 min
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Quick Cuts 59: Two Hosts, Three Seasons, and Way More to Come
Jason and Ryan give a sneaky look at what's coming up in the back half of Season 3, and give all of you out there in Movieland just a little (fun) homework.Message Jason and Ryan
2023-03-03
03 min
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311. Duplicity and the Devil: Face/Off (1997)
Jason and Ryan face off over John Woo's excessive, overblown, ridiculous - and awesome - movie. Was anybody having more fun than Cage and Travolta figuring out how to play each other in a breathtaking hailstorm of balletic bullets?! Is this the peak of 90s Nicolas Cage action cinema?? All this and more unbelievable story elements in a Cinema Drive episode that will take your face...off.The Deep Question: If you had the opportunity to switch faces with any cinematic individual, who would it be?This Week's Features:Face/Off (1997)...
2023-03-01
52 min
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Quick Cuts 57: And The Box Office Goes To...
Jason and Ryan get into this year's Oscar season and the inclusion of the box office draws.Message Jason and Ryan
2023-02-17
04 min
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309. Dishing Up Depth: The Menu (2022)
Sometimes the message is so well communicated that it DOES transcend the entertainment. That's the power of The Menu (2022) as Jason and Ryan sink their teeth into a Cinema Drive episode they never knew they were going to record. Pull up your seat and prepare for an evening of fine cinematic dining.The Deep Question: What is a recent movie acquisition that you are excited about?This Week's Features:The Menu (2022)Message Jason and Ryan
2023-02-15
45 min
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308. The Banshees of Inisherin (2022): A Cinema Drive Valentine's Day
Cinema Drive celebrates Valentine's Day with a look at the dissolution of a relationship in Martin McDonagh's latest effort. Join Jason and Ryan for a long-awaited discussion about the long-awaited reunion of Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson.The Deep Question: Should we see Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) together?This Week's Features:The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)Message Jason and Ryan
2023-02-08
39 min
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307. Intriguing Insanity: Ridiculous Movie Premises
Take a walk down movie memory lane with Cinema Drive - wait, what's that weird alleyway off to the side?! Oh, it's all the bizarrely-premised films of our childhood! Jason and Ryan sit back and flip through some of the weirdest movies that left their mark on pop culture in the 80s and 90s.The Deep Question: What is a movie that you regret buying on blu-ray now that it's coming out on 4K?This Week's Features:Beetlejuice (1988)Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)Blank Check (1994)Blind Fury (1989)Labyrinth (1986)Ma...
2023-02-01
47 min
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Quick Cuts 54: Heists Gone Right
Denzel4Lyfe asks about Jason and Ryan's favorite heist films.Message Jason and Ryan
2023-01-27
04 min
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306. Changing Lives: Groundhog Day (1993) and About Time (2013)
A Cinema Drive episode years in the making! Jason and Ryan always loved the idea of spotlighting films that changed their perspective on life, and have finally realized which movies deserve that honor. More than just high concept rom-coms, these stories present a fascinating and breathtaking view on living your life to the fullest - and what that actually means.The Deep Question: What's a movie that made you want to travel the world?This Week's Features:About Time (2013)Groundhog Day (1993)Message Jason and Ryan
2023-01-25
44 min
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305. Can't Believe Your Eyes: Take Shelter (2011) and Rear Window (1954)
Psychological thrillers come in all shapes and sizes, and these two movies share the intimate uncertainty that tortures you in your own home. What do you do when you can't trust what's right in front of you? How do you sell that fear in a film? Alfred Hitchcock and Jeff Nichols sell this concept for Jason and Ryan...and you're next.The Deep Question: Who would you rather be your father figure: Tony Stark or Mr. Miyagi?This Week's Features:Rear Window (1954)Take Shelter (2011)Message Jason and Ryan
2023-01-18
52 min
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304. War and People: Five Graves to Cairo (1943) and Casablanca (1942)
These two films observe the drama of World War II through a bottlenecked perspective of a remote location, where desperate people are forced to make desperate decisions. Join Jason and Ryan on another exploration into the power of moviemaking, and the truths that resonate from these stories.The Deep Question: What is a movie on your mind?This Week's Features:Casablanca (1942)Death to Smoochy (2002)Five Graves to Cairo (1943)Rocky (1976)Message Jason and Ryan
2023-01-11
50 min
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303. An Abandonment of Form: MCU Phase Four
It's been years since the Infinity Saga wrapped up a satisfying arc for the MCU, but Kevin Feige has taken a different tactic in Phase Four of the franchise. With this latest batch of films tied up, Jason and Ryan examine all the loose ends that remain...in the most disconnected era of Marvel yet.The Deep Question: What is your pitch for Terminator 3?This Week's Features:Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)Black Widow (2021)Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)Eternals (2021)Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)...
2023-01-04
52 min
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302. The Business of Living: Local Hero (1983)
Did this 1983 gem sneak by you? Your hosts come at this small dramedy with old eyes and new - a beloved classic for Jason, Ryan's finally getting into the little wonders and big emotions of this delightful film. Come along for a journey into the magic of Local Hero - and discover what magic may be waiting for you around the corner.The Deep Question: What is a film you're highly anticipating in 2023?This Week's Features:Local Hero (1983)Message Jason and Ryan
2023-01-04
45 min
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301. Me, You, and 2022: Expectations vs. Reality
Cinema Drive returns with a vengeance to start your year off right! And what better way to begin 2023 than with a quick look back at 2022 films - what did not meet expectations, and what far exceeded them? Jason and Ryan highlight the overhyped versus the underestimated in this retrospective.The Deep Question: What is a movie resolution for you in 2023?This Week's Features:Bullet Train (2022)Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)The Northman (2022)Top Gun: Maverick (2022)Message Jason and Ryan
2023-01-04
43 min
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Cinema Drive Classics: 204. Revealing Truth: The Emotional Quality of Film - With Rachel Schaevitz, Ph.D.
Cinema Drive Classics presents:She has a Ph.D. in Media and Communications, an MFA in Film Studies, and a BFA in Film Production. She made a unique contribution to Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy. And yet her favorite movie may surprise you...!Cinema Drive is thrilled to be joined by Rachel Schaevitz, Ph.D. in this fascinating look into the power of emotion in film. Jason, Ryan, and Rachel plumb the depths of this visceral impact in movies and discuss the importance of appreciating cinema with our hearts - not just...
2022-12-28
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Cinema Drive Classics: 112. Diamonds in the Rough Are Forever: Worthy Films You May Have Missed
Cinema Drive Classics presents:Some stories fall through the cracks (Hey, they can't ALL get the attention!), but just because you never heard of it doesn't mean one of these might not become your new favorite. Open your ears and your heart as Jason and Ryan take you through a filmography of pictures that deserve much, much more than they got.The Deep Question: What is the funniest line from a movie you can think of right now?This Week's Features:The Babysitter (2017)Blue Ruin (2013)Chef (2014)Dredd (2012)...
2022-12-21
49 min
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Quick Cuts 48: Breaking Out the Classics
Jason and Ryan are taking a break, but that doesn't mean they've left your movie cup empty during the holidays.Message Jason and Ryan
2022-12-16
01 min
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225. Comfort and Joy: A Cinema Drive Christmas
Cinema Drive brings you joyous tidings of good cheer! The cozy Christmas finale to Season 2 has arrived to warm your hearts and make your holidays both holly and jolly. Jason and Ryan reflect on those yuletide films that grace their screens each December, but don't expect the same ol' list those other movie podcasts are churning out - Cinema Drive has a few surprises for you yet!The Deep Question: Which actor has best portrayed the heart and soul of Santa Claus?This Week's Features:A Child's Christmas in Wales (1987)Edward Scissorhands (1990)
2022-12-14
54 min
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223. Lies and Legacies: The Implications of Digital Resurrection
Jason and Ryan break down deepfaking, photorealism, and what it means to bring deceased talent back to life. What are the ethical implications and artistic merits of this brave new world's weird science?The Deep Question: What is a favorite fight scene of yours?This Week's Features:Furious 7 (2015)Gorgeous (1999)The Night Comes for Us (2018)Star Wars (1977)Top Gun: Maverick (2022)Message Jason and Ryan
2022-11-30
43 min
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Quick Cuts 45: Quoth the Podcasters
Gideon is loving season 2 and opens the door to Jason and Ryan's favorite movie quotes.Message Jason and Ryan
2022-11-25
04 min
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222. Hugh Music, Hugh Feels: Les Miserables (2012) and The Greatest Showman (2017)
Hugh Jackman takes the spotlight as Jason and Ryan sing along to musicals that show off the song-and-dance side of the actor. Both films will entertain you and move you, but each succeed in their own unique ways. Listen in to Cinema Drive - the greatest show - for a passionate take on what makes these musical films work!The Deep Question: What is your favorite Hugh Jackman role?This Week's Features:The Greatest Showman (2017)Les Miserables (2012)Message Jason and Ryan
2022-11-23
59 min
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221. Movies That Fuel Us: Best of the Best IV
Jason and Ryan craft another entry in the series that gets to the core of what fuels Cinema Drive - those films that stay in our hearts and minds. The seedy underbelly of British football clubs, philosophical journeys into the cosmos, and the evolution of soft-hearted assassins...nothing in common but the power they hold with their stories and filmmaking.The Deep Question: Who is the quintessential cinematic hero?This Week's Features:2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)Green Street Hooligans (2005)Leon: The Professional (1994)Message Jason and Ryan
2022-11-16
58 min
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220. Man, Myth, Gift: The Joys of Arnold Schwarzenegger
How do you put into words the singular comfort and magnetic fun of the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger? Jason and Ryan give it a shot in this revelry of his life and films, admiring the Austrian Oak for the joy he's always brought to the silver screen. His charisma and comic timing only reinforce his historical status as the preeminent action star.The Deep Question: What is in Marcellus Wallace's briefcase?This Week's Features:The 6th Day (2000)Commando (1985)Conan the Barbarian (1982)Conan the Destroyer (1984)Eraser (1996)Kindergarten Cop (1990)Maggie (2015)
2022-11-09
54 min
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Quick Cuts 41: Myriad Movie Madness
Bono247 races to regularly keep up with Jason's and Ryan's lists of films from episode to episode. What's the solution?Message Jason and Ryan
2022-10-28
02 min
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218. The Lost Boys (1987) and Fright Night (1985): A Cinema Drive Halloween
Jason and Ryan are wishing everyone a Happy Halloween in the best way they know how: with the treat - no tricks! - of an all-new Cinema Drive episode! Tune in for a spooktacular celebration of the best vampire double-feature ever as these lost boys host their very own fright night..."for real".The Deep Question: What's a movie that kept you up at night?This Week's Features:2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)The Blair Witch Project (1999)Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)Fright Night (1985)
2022-10-26
54 min
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217. Thrills and Chills: The Merits and Missteps of Horror
It's Spooky Season! Jason and Ryan tread the dark paths of horror films in this exploration of the opportunities and pratfalls of the genre. Join Cinema Drive for a thought-provoking dissection of movies that go against our human sensibilities.The Deep Question: What would Napoleon Dynamite be doing for a living in his 30s?This Week's Features:28 Days Later... (2002)Alien (1979)A Quiet Place (2018)Dawn of the Dead (1978)Day of the Dead (1985)The Evil Dead (1981)Freaky (2020)Get Out (2017)Halloween (1978)Halloween (2018)House aka Hausu (1977)...
2022-10-19
56 min
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216. Melodrama and Magic: Back to School
It's a Cinema Drive back to school special! Jason and Ryan wax nostalgic about the films that send them back to that melodramatic and yet magical time of life. So drop your backpack, grab a seat, and open your heart to these slices of high school experience - be they funny, angsty, heartfelt, dangerous, or life-affirming.The Deep Question: You can’t choose the original trilogy; which Star Wars movie would you save?This Week's Features:3:15: The Moment of Truth (1986)Better Off Dead (1985)Brick (2005)Clueless (1995)Dead Poets Society (1989)Fe...
2022-10-12
59 min
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215. Engineering Entertainment: Christopher Nolan and Tenet (2020)
Ryan and Jason have both seen Tenet (2020), but have never heard each other's perspective on the film - until now. Cinema Drive gives the deep dive treatment to the Nolan film to end all Nolan films in this look at his work and a time travel movie that broke the mold.The Deep Question: What is your favorite time travel concept?This Week’s Features:Batman Begins (2005)Dunkirk (2017)Inception (2010)Interstellar (2014)Memento (2000)Tenet (2020)Message Jason and Ryan
2022-10-05
59 min
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214. Treasure, Romance, Adventure: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) and Romancing the Stone (1984)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) and Romancing the Stone (1984) threw audiences into adventures and areas of the world they'd never experience for themselves. Captivating the imagination and thrilling in their fun, these 80s flicks became beloved classics that have only produced paler imitations decades later. What set these apart? Jason and Ryan have the answers in an all new Cinema Drive.The Deep Question: What's new in your movie news?This Week’s Features:Blade Runner (1982)Blade Runner 2049 (2017)Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
2022-09-28
55 min
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Quick Cuts 35: The Gray Man (2022)
JK1973 asks Jason and Ryan to face off about the latest Russo brothers thriller.Message Jason and Ryan
2022-09-16
04 min
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212. The Power of Cinema: Memorable Moments IV
In this Power of Cinema episode, Jason and Ryan are zooming in to the minutiae of movies - small moments with big impact. These seemingly insignificant details are not necessarily essential to a film's success, but they can enhance it in surprising and unique ways.The Deep Question: Who would win, Bruce Lee or Jet Li?This Week's Features:Apollo 13 (1995)Dan in Real Life (2007)Doctor Strange (2016)Fight Club (1999)The Godfather (1972)Interstellar (2014)Jaws (1975)Lethal Weapon (1987)Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)Pretty Woman (1990)Prisoners (2013)Raiders...
2022-09-14
48 min
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Quick Cuts 34: To The Rescue
Mr. Holland's Opus has a movie emergency, and this is the moment that Jason and Ryan have been training for.Message Jason and Ryan
2022-09-09
05 min
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211. Refreshing Remakes: Hollywood's Hits and Hurts
Remakes are more than the low-hanging fruit of Hollywood's franchise dependency; they're either a banal carbon copy of what came before OR they're an incredible opportunity to revise and revitalize the source material. Jason and Ryan present a recipe for success, and analyze what key ingredients lesser remakes are missing.The Deep Question: What is a dead or suffering film franchise that deserves a solid reboot/new entry?This Week's Features:Batman Begins (2005)Casino Royale (2006)The Crow (1994)Highlander (1986)Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)Point Break (1991)Point Break (2015)...
2022-09-07
56 min
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210. Movies That Fuel Us: Best of the Best III
In this third entry, Jason and Ryan reveal more of their top cinematic hits, the movies behind the passion of Cinema Drive.The Deep Question: What is Bastian's mother's name in The NeverEnding Story (1984)?This Week's Features:Heat (1995)Life Is Beautiful (1997)Tuff Turf (1985)Message Jason and Ryan
2022-08-31
54 min
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209. Breaking All the Rules: Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
More than just another Spidey flick, No Way Home cements itself as a thoughtful blockbuster by way of character study and surgical integration of external narratives. The Marvel Cinematic Universe blasts through multiple walls and wall-crawlers, weaves a tangled web of disparate plot drivers, and somehow delivers a gripping action movie with heavy emotional stakes and fulfilling finishes - in breathtaking fashion.Jason and Ryan marvel at the rousing success of a film that should've lost its way, been a total mess, and careened off the edge - and instead became one of the best superhero movies...
2022-08-24
59 min
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208. In a World of Podcasts...!: The Lost Art of Trailers - With Aaron Kai
Aaron Kai is BACK! Cinema Drive revisits the vivid impact of Aaron's hyperrealism paintings as he speaks to the inspiring influence of movie trailers. Jason, Ryan, and Aaron illuminate the evolution of this lost art form and reveal how the teasing has developed for the better - and worse.The teaser for this episode? Aaron relives hanging with kindred spirit Quentin Tarantino at Eddie Murphy's birthday party. The Deep Question: What is your most memorable celebrity experience?Selected original artwork and limited edition prints from Aaron are available on his site!
2022-08-17
59 min
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207. A Fiend for Ferocity: The Cinema of Gene Hackman
Ryan and Jason love the impact that the legendary Gene Hackman had in his extensive film career. One of the most prolific actors of his generation, Hackman's iconic screen presence set him apart and propelled him on a unique arc through Hollywood history. Join Cinema Drive in this passionate retrospective on the works of one of cinema's finest talents.The Deep Question: What is the funniest line from a movie you can think of right now?This Week's Features:Bite the Bullet (1975)Bonnie & Clyde (1967)The Conversation (1974)Crimson Tide (1995)Enemy...
2022-08-10
56 min
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206. Extraordinary in the Everyday: Slice of Life Movies
Cinema Drive relishes the reality of "slice of life" movies - those films that take a simple setting and find the story within. Jason and Ryan speak to the stories that moved them with the sorrow, the hilarity, and the beauty of everyday life.The Deep Question: How do you rank the Jurassic Park films?This Week's Features:A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)The Big Chill (1983)The Breakfast Club (1985)Chef (2014)Gone Baby Gone (2007)Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)I Love You, Man (2009)Jurassic Park (1993)Jurassic...
2022-08-03
49 min
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205. Restrained Sensationalism: The Sensory Fulfillment of Manhunter (1986)
Thomas Harris' inaugural Hannibal Lecter tale "Red Dragon" was first - and arguably best - realized in Michael Mann's cult crime flick Manhunter (1986). This engaging thriller is critiqued and appreciated through two unique perspectives: Ryan has been mesmerized by the film for years, and Jason has just experienced it for the very first time. Join Cinema Drive for this one-of-a-kind discussion about some truly captivating material.The Deep Question: What is the best John Carpenter idea or concept?This Week's Features:Big Trouble in Little China (1986)Manhunter (1986)Prince of Darkness (1987)...
2022-07-27
57 min
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204. Revealing Truth: The Emotional Quality of Film - With Rachel Schaevitz, Ph.D.
She has a Ph.D. in Media and Communications, an MFA in Film Studies, and a BFA in Film Production. She made a unique contribution to Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy. And yet her favorite movie may surprise you...!Cinema Drive is thrilled to be joined by Rachel Schaevitz, Ph.D. in this fascinating look into the power of emotion in film. Jason, Ryan, and Rachel plumb the depths of this visceral impact in movies and discuss the importance of appreciating cinema with our hearts - not just our heads.Listen and...
2022-07-20
59 min
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203. The Power of Cinema: Memorable Moments III
We remember and feel the impact of those stories that end in a fulfilling, powerful way. Nothing affects you more when a movie finishes than the WAY it finishes. Jason and Ryan follow up favorite film openings with a passionate look at favorite film endings.The Deep Question: Who would you rather have your back: Han Solo or Indiana Jones?This Week's Features:The Graduate (1967)Heat (1995)The Last of the Mohicans (1992)The Prestige (2006)Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)The Terminator (1984)Whiplash (2014)Message Jason...
2022-07-13
48 min
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202. The Power of Cinema: Memorable Moments II
Jason and Ryan recapture the impact of some of the best film openings. These powerful scenes introduce the audience to the story and make a promise about what's to come.The Deep Question: What is your favorite Ed Norton role?This Week's Features:25th Hour (2002)Alien (1979)A Quiet Place (2018)Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)BlacKkKlansman (2018)The Cabin in the Woods (2011)Death to Smoochy (2002)Drive (2011)Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)The Prestige (2006)Star Wars (1977)Message Jason and Ryan
2022-07-06
42 min
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201. The Spirit of Summer: A Cinema Drive Independence Day
Season 2 of Cinema Drive kicks off with fireworks and huge summer vibes!! Jason and Ryan return to their roots in a revelry of perennial blockbusters. Some movies define your summer, and Independence Day is the perfect holiday to relive that seasonal joy. Whether you're beating the heat at the beach or the theater, Cinema Drive is BACK to keep your love of film alive.The Deep Question: Who is an actor you think is extremely talented but hasn't gotten roles you've loved?This Week's Features:Air Force One (1997)Armageddon (1998)Die Hard...
2022-06-29
59 min
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Quick Cuts 23: Direct(or) Hits
Alex G. deals us a direct question: Who are our favorite directors? Jason and Ryan come up with two very different answers.Message Jason and Ryan
2022-06-24
05 min
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Quick Cuts 21: Bringing Us To Tears
Ruth G. cuts to the quick and coerces Jason and Ryan to confess which films make them ugly cry.Message Jason and Ryan
2022-06-17
05 min
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Quick Cuts 18: Decimating Decades
Tony C. blows the guys' minds with a Sophie's Choice of movie decades, and Jason and Ryan are forced to make a terrible decision.Message Jason and Ryan
2022-06-03
04 min
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124. Real Reel Talk: The Marvel Cinematic Universe - Part II
Part two of Jason and Ryan's honest conversation about the MCU! Last week was only the beginning. The guys cover a ton of heroic ground in this satisfying conclusion to an epic two-episode arc built over a long period of multiple phases (two weeks). Maybe your opinion on the MCU is set, and maybe Cinema Drive will give you something to think about when it comes to this one-of-a-kind series.The Deep Question: What is one of your favorite movies that was not produced within Hollywood?This Week's Features:Ant-Man (2015)Ant-Man and...
2022-06-01
51 min
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Quick Cuts 17: Ch*ck Fl*cks
Francesca foments a frenzy of fossilized feminine films! Jason and Ryan get real about traditional "chick flicks" of yore.Message Jason and Ryan
2022-05-27
05 min
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123. Real Reel Talk: The Marvel Cinematic Universe - Part I
They've danced, they've dallied, they've deferred - and now the moment is here. Jason and Ryan have an honest conversation about the impact and quality of the MCU and how it's cemented its place in the history of cinema - for better or worse! Part one of two starts right here, right now.The Deep Question: What is your favorite piece of movie memorabilia?This Week's Features:Ant-Man (2015)Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)The Avengers (2012)Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)Avengers: Endgame (2019)Avengers: Infinity War (2018)Black Panther (2018)Black...
2022-05-25
56 min
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122. Movies That Fuel Us: Best of the Best II
Ryan and Jason revisit the Cinema Drive Hall of Fame, analyzing four more excellent films that spark in their souls, and why. Today's episode touches on movies that feature incredible writing and seamlessly blend comedy and drama.The Deep Question: What's a movie that you wanted to enjoy, but you just couldn't?This Week's Features:Avatar (2009)High Fidelity (2000)In Bruges (2009)Jojo Rabbit (2019)The Philadelphia Story (1940)Sucker Punch (2011)Message Jason and Ryan
2022-05-18
46 min
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121. The Reels Are Alive With the Sound of Movies: Film Scores
An episode all about the power and beauty of film scores? Music to our ears! Jason and Ryan compose a symphony of emotions, motifs, and blood-stirring anthems in this detailed look at soundtracks. This crucial element of film can carry a story, measure a mood, send you soaring...and hurt your heart.To follow along, give a listen to the albums listed below. Specific tracks are also noted where relevant.The Deep Question: What is a movie or role that changed your opinion or enhanced your enjoyment of an actor?This Week's...
2022-05-11
48 min
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120. Adversary: A Study in Worthy Antagonists
"A hero is only as good as the villain."Two heroes (Jason and Ryan) analyze worthy antagonism across cinema, launching from an agreed establishment of three categories that the best, most ideal opponents fall within. You don't want to miss this quintessential look at quality storytelling through fascinating character dynamics!The Deep Question: What is a silent film that you enjoy?This Week's Features:Black Panther (2018)Casablanca (1942)Collateral (2004)The Dark Knight (2008)Die Hard (1988)The Fugitive (1993)Gladiator (2000)The General (1926)It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
2022-05-04
42 min
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Quick Cuts 12: Casting a Classic
Mrs. F writes in with a wonderful who's-who of a question, and Jason and Ryan open up a casting room in the Cinema Drive studio.Message Jason and Ryan
2022-04-22
04 min
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118. Breaking All the Rules: Plot Holes
Unbelievable. Impossible. Unrealistic. Improbable. When does a film stretch the boundaries of storytelling, fantasy, and escapism? Moviemaking ain't perfect, and even meticulously crafted cinema can suffer from missing pieces. But what ARE plot holes? Is there a definitive answer? Do they even always matter?! Jason and Ryan debate and discuss what it means when movies break their own rules.The Deep Question: What is an embarrassing situation that happened in a movie that you can relate to?This Week's Features:Back to the Future (1985)The Butterfly Effect (2004)Collateral (2004)The Dark...
2022-04-20
51 min
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117. What's the Secret?: Key Moments in Movie History
THIS is the one! The episode that breaks it all down, from Citizen Kane to Rashomon to Jaws, and everything in between. Ever wondered why folks can't stop, won't stop gushing about these and other films? Professors Jason and Ryan are about to unlock those secrets in Film History 101 - and you're about to get an "A".The Deep Question: What is a movie that a family member showed you, that is not a parent?This Week's Features:2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)Bonnie and Clyde (1967)Citizen Kane (1941)Dracula (1931)Frankenstein (1931)...
2022-04-13
52 min
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Quick Cuts 10: An Embarrassment of Taste
K. Russell boldly poses the question we've all been too ashamed to ask: What are Jason's and Ryan's guilty pleasure films?Message Jason and Ryan
2022-04-08
05 min
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116. Novel Ideas: Films That Transcend Their Books
The book's always better than the movie, right? Wrong! Some films go the distance and surpass their source material. In this next chapter of Cinema Drive, Jason and Ryan turn the page and argue for some classic movies that are worthy or even superior companions to their books.The Deep Question: What do you do when a movie is over?This Week's Features:The Abyss (1989)The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)The Girl with All the Gifts (2016)Jaws (1975)Jurassic Park (1993)Mary Poppins (1964)The Princess Bride (1987)To Kill...
2022-04-06
47 min
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115. Moment of Truth: The Karate Kid (1984)
Can you feel the night with this coming of age classic? It took the 80s by storm and now reigns supreme as the model for franchise re-ignition and evolution. Jason and Ryan get their (crane) kicks exploring and analyzing a mutual favorite that checks ALL the boxes when it comes to exceptional filmmaking.The Deep Question: What roles are tied to an actor that you couldn't easily replace them in?This Week's Features:Back to the Future (1985)Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)The Karate Kid (1984)The Karate Kid Part II (1986)
2022-03-30
56 min
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114. Breathing Art to Life: Aaron Kai Paints the Movies
His hyperrealistic "Legend of Blade Runner" art commemorated the film's 25th anniversary.His work has been celebrated by James Cameron, Stan Winston, H.R. Giger, and Syd Mead.His paintings are in the collections of Harrison Ford, Ridley Scott, Clint Eastwood, and more.Cinema Drive levels up in this fascinating breakdown with Aaron Kai, a master of hyperrealism. Aaron takes Jason and Ryan into his wild journey from film lover to creator, and lends his singular perspective to the wide world of movie art. Hear his passion in this very special episode and...
2022-03-23
57 min
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113. Bring Back That Irish Feeling: A Cinema Drive St. Patrick's Day
Whether Ireland is at your door or on your screen, St. Patrick's Day is for all of you - yes, you! So raise a glass to a gallery of perennial favorites: From The Commitments to The Departed, Jason and Ryan find something for everyone.The Deep Question: What's a movie that's enhanced for you because of behind-the-scenes elements?This Week's Features:The Boondock Saints (1999)The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2009)Clear and Present Danger (1994)The Commitments (1991)The Departed (2006)The Devil’s Own (1997)The Fugitive (1993)The Hu...
2022-03-16
33 min
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Quick Cuts 6: Oscar and the Grouches
Jason and Ryan get real about a lil ceremony called "The Academy Awards".Message Jason and Ryan
2022-03-11
05 min
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112. Diamonds in the Rough Are Forever: Worthy Films You May Have Missed
Some stories fall through the cracks (Hey, they can't ALL get the attention!), but just because you never heard of it doesn't mean one of these might not become your new favorite. Open your ears and your heart as Jason and Ryan take you through a filmography of pictures that deserve much, much more than they got.The Deep Question: What is the funniest line from a movie you can think of right now?This Week's Features:The Babysitter (2017)Blue Ruin (2013)Chef (2014)Dredd (2012)The Driver (1978)Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)
2022-03-09
48 min
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111. Fool Me!: VFX Peaks and Uncanny Valleys
Watching a film often means surrendering yourself to another world. ...And nothing hits harder than when that illusion is broken. Jason and Ryan break down modern VFX, myths about the industry's talented computer graphic artists, and why our brains are so tough to fool.The Deep Question: What is a movie character that you have tried to model yourself after?This Week's Features:Arrival (2016)Blade Runner 2049 (2017)Blinded by the Light (2019)Captain America: Civil War (2016)Captain Marvel (2019)Dune: Part One (2021)Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)Iron Man (2008)The Irishman (2019)
2022-03-02
58 min
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110. Wait, Which One Do I Watch?!: Director’s Cuts and You
Jason and Ryan know you have a fever, and they’re confidently prescribing you more movies. But which cuts are the RIGHT cuts? Theatrical? Director’s? How’s a filmgoer to know?? Take two passionate show hosts and call us in the morning.The Deep Question: Who has the more iconic mustache: Sam Elliott or Tom Selleck?This Week's Features:Alien (1979)Aliens (1986)Apocalypse Now (1979)Blade Runner (1982)Donnie Darko (2001)Gladiator (2000)I Am Legend (2007)The Last of the Mohicans (1992)Lethal Weapon (1987)The Lord of the Rings: The Fe...
2022-02-23
51 min
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109. This Episode, It’s War: Aliens (1986)
Don’t let the title fool you: Jason and Ryan both agree that Aliens is one of the best films of all time. A model for just how good a sequel can be - including staying respectful to its groundbreaking predecessor - this classic gets the deep dive it deserves in an all new Cinema Drive.The Deep Question: What are your favorite movies to show people?This Week's Features:Alien (1979)Alien 3 (1992)Alien: Covenant (2017)Alien: Resurrection (1997)Aliens (1986)Prometheus (2012)Message Jason and Ryan
2022-02-16
53 min
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108. Love in the Time of Cinema: A Cinema Drive Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is upon us! …Jason and Ryan may not really celebrate it, but they do celebrate their wives - and movies. Listen in as they explore films that represent how their perspectives on love have evolved over the years.The Deep Question: What if Will Smith had taken the role of Neo in The Matrix (1999)?This Week's Features:Always Be My Maybe (2019)Bad Boys (1995)Barefoot in the Park (1967)Chasing Amy (1997)Enemy of the State (1998)His Girl Friday (1940)Independence Day (1996)Jurassic Park (1993)King Richard (2021)Th...
2022-02-09
46 min
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105. Killer Casts, Failed Flicks: When the Right Ingredients are a Recipe for Disaster
Dynamite casts may seize your interest, but they won't always keep it. Jason and Ryan talk about the best ensembles in movies that ultimately disappointed - and a few that got it exactly right.The Deep Question: What animated movie has affected you emotionally?This Week's Features:The Expendables (2010)Heat (1995)Mars Attacks! (1996)Ocean’s Eight (2018)Ocean’s Twelve (2004)The Outsiders (1983)Pearl Harbor (2001)Message Jason and Ryan
2022-01-19
34 min
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104. Poster, Video...Smartphone?: The Glory and Passing of Movie Art
Remember walking into a movie theater and admiring its unique art gallery? Or those eye-catching, decision-making covers in Blockbuster? Film art is a dying art - Jason and Ryan talk about what and why.The Deep Question: What is the best long-haired Tom Cruise movie?This Week's Features:Alien (1979)Aliens (1986)Anatomy of a Murder (1959)Back to the Future (1985)The Cabin in the Woods (2011)Casino Royale (2006)Cloverfield (2008)Dawn of the Dead (1978)E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)Halloween (1978)The Irishman (2019)Jurassic Park (1993)Red Dawn (1984)
2022-01-12
55 min
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103. Breaking the Mold: Genre-Defying Movies
Films that fly in the face of expectations are their own breed of thrilling. And Jason and Ryan ask: Are genres even helpful?The Deep Question: What is a movie that reminds you of new beginnings?This Week's Features:(500) Days of Summer (2009)About Time (2013)A Quiet Place (2018)Batman Begins (2005)The Dark Knight (2008)The Dark Knight Rises (2012)The Pursuit of Happyness(2006)Reservoir Dogs (1992)Star Wars (1977)Message Jason and Ryan
2022-01-05
38 min
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101. Introducing: Cinema Drive
Jason and Ryan launch the last motion picture show you'll ever need, and answer the question: What is the most important thing you can say about a movie?The Deep Question: What is a movie and food pairing that you love?This Week's Features:Chinatown (1974)The Rocketeer (1991)Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)Message Jason and Ryan
2022-01-05
33 min