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  • "I may not do everything great in my life, but I'm good at this." For Episode 331, Thomas and Brandon discuss Jon Favreau's CHEF. Listen as they talk about where Favreau was at in his career at the time, why he wanted to make this movie, his collaboration with Roy Choi, and why it's an oddly structured road trip movie.  Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Starting SpooktoberFest -  (00:00:10) Recap of Road Trip Month (00:09:09) Intro to Chef (00:14:04) How Chef Got to Production (00:21:37) Favorite Scenes (00:35:22) On Set Life - (00:56:43) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:02:55) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:09:17) Film Facts (01:21:53) Awards (01:26:14) Final Questions on the Film (01:34:40) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:43:38) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

  • "There's no place like home!" For Episode 330, Brandon and David do one of their biggest deep dives into a movie with their discussion on THE WIZARD OF OZ. Listen as they talk about Walt Disney's massive impact on the film, the revolving door of directors, constant set tragedies, last-minute recastings, boiling hot sets, uncomfortable costumes, and how the movie continues to find an audience 85 years after its release.  Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content:  Opening Banter - Best of Tim Burton -  (00:00:10) Recap of Road Trip Month (00:07:05) Intro to The Wizard of Oz (00:10:56) How The Wizard of Oz Got to Production (00:18:33) Favorite Scenes (00:39:28) On Set Life - (01:19:36) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:42:01) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:51:15) Film Facts (01:52:26) Awards (01:55:07) Final Questions on the Film (01:59:10) Wrapping Up the Episode (02:04:4d2) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]  

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  • "Everyone, just... pretend to be normal." For Episode 329, David and Brandon start their Road Trip series with LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE. Listen as they discuss the film's screenplay, the incredible cast, and how it became one of the biggest successes of the Sundance Film Festival.  Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Seeing Movies in Unique Places -  (00:00:10) Intro to Road Trip Month (00:09:20) Intro to Little Miss Sunshine (00:13:04) How Little Miss Sunshine Got to Production (00:21:12) Favorite Scenes (00:43:42) On Set Life - (01:05:31) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:13:54) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:22:30) Film Facts (01:27:51) Awards (01:29:07) Final Questions on the Film (01:34:16) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:42:52) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

  • "We accept the love we think we deserve." For Episode 328, Brandon and David complete their series on high school movies with THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER. Listen as they talk about the film's long journey to the screen, the casting process, filming in Pittsburgh, and how the film has become a cult classic with Zillennials. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Logan Lucky and January Horror -  (00:00:10) Recap of High School Month (00:07:47) Intro to THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER (00:13:04) How THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER Got to Production (00:25:26) Favorite Scenes (00:43:42) On Set Life - (01:21:15) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:25:45) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:32:28) Film Facts (01:39:30) Awards (01:41:32) Final Questions on the Film (01:45:33) Final Questions on the High School Genre (01:50:36) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:56:40) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

  • "It's hard out here for a geek." For Episode 327, Brandon and David discuss Rick Famuyiwa's DOPE as a part of their high school series. Listen as they talk about Famuyiwa's directing career, how every studio passed on the original script, and why it is one of the best coming-of-age movies of the 2010s.  Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Talking Trap -  (00:00:10) Recap of High School Month (00:09:55) Intro to DOPE (00:13:53) How DOPE Got to Production (00:21:05) Favorite Scenes (00:32:11) On Set Life - (01:02:34) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:05:35) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:13:23) Film Facts (01:17:11) Awards (01:17:34) Final Questions on DOPE (01:21:48) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:28:15) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

  • "I am McLovin!" For Episode 326, David and Brandon continue their series on high school movies by looking at SUPERBAD. Listen as they talk about Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's process of writing the script, how the film's young cast was selected, and what the SUPERBAD cast did during their press tour in honor of HOT FUZZ. Also, there are two audio issues that pop up during this episode. Audio Issue 1 is 00:52:21 to 00:58:33 and Audio Issue 2 is 01:11:03 to 01:12:51. We apologize for the issue, but we hope it doesn't with your enjoyment! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Warning about an Audio Issue (00:00:00 Opening Banter - Jennifer Love Hewitt’s Films…For Some Reason  -  (00:00:42) Recap of High School Month (00:09:46) Intro to Superbad (00:16:16) How Superbad Got to Production (00:23:37) Favorite Scenes (00:32:39) On Set Life - (01:01:45) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:06:12) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:08:56) Film Facts (01:15:02) Awards (01:16:46) Final Questions on the Film (01:22:45) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:28:54) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

  • "We're all pretty bizarre. Some of us are just better at hiding it, that's all." Take a listen to our special Throwback Episode on the life and movies of filmmaker John Hughes. Listen as Brandon and Thomas discuss Hughes' early life, his reoccurring themes, casting choices for his films, and why he has such an impact on both the coming-of-age genre and the high school. Originally released in July 2020 as Episode 119 for our coming-of-age series, now we hope you enjoy it as part of our high school movie genre.  Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Throwback Intro -  (00:00:00) Recap of the Coming-of-Age Genre (00:02:18) Initial Thoughts on John Hughes (00:04:32) The Early Life of John Hughes (00:19:41) Hughes’ First Screenplays (00:30:46) Sixteen Candles (00:39:45) The Breakfast Club (00:53:30) Weird Science (01:12:38) Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (01:13:50) Pretty in Pink and Some Kind of Wonderful: (01:21:29) Hughes Transitions Out of Teen Films (01:38:37) Hughes Transitions to Family Films (01:44:12) Copying the Home Alone Formula (01:49:17) John Hughes’ Unrealized Projects (01:51:22) Hughes Trademarks (01:53:37) Final Questions (01:55:46) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

  • "They're all going to laugh at you." For Episode 325, David and Brandon discuss the first film adaptation of Stephen King's CARRIE. Listen as they discuss which other classic film was auditioning along with CARRIE, Sissy Spacek's starmaking performance, and why people are continuously fascinated by the filmography of Brian De Palma.  Opening Banter - Longlegs, Shyamalan, and De Palma -  (00:00:10) Recap of High School Month (00:09:42) Intro to Carrie (00:16:27) How Carrie Got to Production (00:23:07) Favorite Scenes (00:39:59) On Set Life - (01:12:43) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:22:02) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:31:09) Film Facts (01:35:04) Awards (01:35:36) Final Questions on the Film (01:42:11) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:46:08) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

  • "Grease is the word." For Episode 324, Brandon and David kick off August with the first film in their high school movie series. Listen as they discuss the history of the original GREASE production, actors rumored for the movie, how much music was changed in the final film, the struggles of shooting in the Los Angeles heat, and much more.  Opening Banter - Criticism and a 1-Star Rating -  (00:00:10) Intro to High School Month (00:05:21) Intro to Grease (00:15:39) How Grease Got to Production (00:26:20) Favorite Scenes (00:43:22) On Set Life - (01:13:20) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:22:41) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:29:10) Film Facts (01:33:06) Awards (01:34:21) Final Questions on the Film (01:40:46) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:49:14) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

  • "I can feel death in this room!" For Episode 323, David and Brandon complete their series on the Giallo genre with DEEP RED. Listen as they discuss Dario Argento's career, his time casting the movie, and why they think it's the peak of the Golden Age of Giallos.  Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - X-Men and MaXXXine -  (00:00:10) Recap of the Giallo Month (00:08:22) Intro to Deep Red (00:11:07) How Deep Red Got to Production (00:17:46) Favorite Scenes (00:29:24) On Set Life - (00:43:45) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:52:39) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:00:12) Film Facts (01:08:22) Awards (01:10:26) Final Questions on the Film (01:15:54) Final Genre Questions (01:21:53) Preview for Next Week (01:28:44) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

  • "We came for a good time, not for a long time." For Episode 226, Thomas and Brandon discuss the movie that made them want to do a Summer Movie series, Everybody Wants Some!! Listen as they discuss the film's fantastic performances and why it's one of Richard Linklater's most underrated films.  Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

  • "Which would you prefer, a kiss or money?" For Episode 322, David and Brandon continue their Giallo series with Lucio Fulci's DON'T TORTURE A DUCKLING. Listen as they discuss the film's unique location, Fulci's relationship with the cast, and how Disney is connected to the film.  Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Brandon and the Rolling Stones -  (00:00:10) Recap of the Giallo Month (00:09:25) Intro to Don’t Torture a Duckling (00:11:15) How Don’t Torture a Duckling Got to Production (00:25:53) Favorite Scenes (00:32:48) On Set Life - (00:52:50) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:57:38) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:01:45) Film Facts (01:04:15) Awards (01:08:50) Final Questions on the Film (01:11:26) Preview for Next Week (01:18:07) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

  • "Perhaps the deed itself will be an anti-climax, but I think not." For Episode 321, David and Brandon continue their series on the Giallo genre. Listen as they discuss Franco Nero's performance, the film's unique backstory, and Vittorio Storaro's work on the film. We hope you enjoy this discussion on the underrated Giallo film.  Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - More Summer Movies and the Home Video Market -  (00:00:10) Recap of the Giallo Month (00:08:20) Intro to The Fifth Cord (00:09:52) How The Fifth Cord Got to Production (00:20:42) Favorite Scenes (00:26:58) On Set Life - (00:47:16) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:50:08) What Worked and What Didn’t (00:51:59) Film Facts (01:04:15) Awards (01:05:55) Final Questions on the Film (01:10:46) Preview for Next Week (01:18:54) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

  • "Murder Is The Latest Fashion!" For Episode 320, David and Brandon kick off their Giallo in July series with BLOOD AND BLACK LACE. Listen as they talk about Mario Bava's direction, the Giallo style, and why the film was a prototype for what would become a famous genre in Italy.  Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Schrader, Spielberg, and Zemeckis (00:00:10) Intro to the Giallo Month (00:14:08) Intro to Blood and Black Lace (00:22:21) How Blood and Black Lace Got to Production (00:25:40) Favorite Scenes (00:22:40) On Set Life - (00:49:35) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (00:54:24) What Worked and What Didn’t (00:58:39) Film Facts (01:06:04) Awards (01:10:24) Final Questions on the Film (01:14:30) Preview for Next Week (01:27:05) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

  • "Hoist the colors." For Episode 319, Brandon and Thomas conclude their look at the original PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN by diving into the franchise's third chapter. Listen as they discuss the film's script problems, the production design behind some of the film's memorable sets, and how the creative team was able to put together the unforgettable Maelstrom sequence.  Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content:  Opening Banter - More Movie Theaters (00:00:10) Recap on the Month (00:06:44) Intro to Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (00:12:21) How Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End Got to Production (00:18:20) Favorite Scenes (00:22:40) On Set Life - (01:08:19) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:26:59) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:31:29) Film Facts (01:35:51) Awards (01:38:40) Final Questions on the Film (01:41:35) Final Questions for the Month (01:44:12) Quick Announcement: (01:51:59) Preview for Next Week (01:53:05)- Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

  • "How much do you know about Davy Jones?" For Episode 318, Thomas and Brandon continue their journey through the original PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN trilogy. Listen as they discuss how the series was retroactively made into one big story, how the two sequels were almost canceled by Disney, and how the cast and crew struggled through the Caribbean weather during the filming of back-to-back sequels.  Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Hit Man and Movie Theaters (00:00:10) Recap on the Month (00:08:41) Intro to Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (00:14:22) How Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest Got to Production (00:26:08) Favorite Scenes (00:40:56) On Set Life - (01:10:42) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:19:21 ) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:24:24) Film Facts (01:38:38) Awards (01:41:08) Final Questions (01:45:49) Preview for Next Week (01:52:58) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

  • "Bring me that horizon." For Episode 317, Brandon and Thomas kick off the summer with something special. Listen as they discuss the trilogy structure and cover the original PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN trilogy. In the first part of their series, they cover PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL. Listen as they talk about the numerous actors discussed for Jack Sparrow, why the Disney executives were worried about Johnny Depp's performance, and how Gore Verbinski is a master at directing action set pieces.  Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter (00:00:10) Intro to the Month (00:09:59) Intro to Pirates of the Caribbean (00:18:22) How Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Got to Production (00:23:26) Favorite Scenes (00:44:18) On Set Life (01:19:13) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:27:12 ) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:34:12) Film Facts (01:39:53) Awards (01:40:13) Final Questions (01:44:28) Preview for Next Week (01:48:41) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

  • "Just because you can't prove it doesn't mean it isn't true." For Episode 316, Brandon, Thomas, and David conclude their True Crime series with ZODIAC. Listen as they talk about which actress was responsible several casting choices, David Fincher's connection to the Zodiac killings, and the tensions on set between Fincher and one of his leading men. Also, Brandon is now aware after editing the episode that his pronunciation of Dave Toschi's last name is incorrect. He humbly asks for your forgiveness.  Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter (00:00:10) Recap of True Crime Month (00:09:15) Intro to Zodiac (00:14:04) The Zodiac Crimes (00:26:32) How Zodiac Got to Production (00:33:44) Favorite Scenes (00:44:11) On Set Life - (01:19:36) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:28:02) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:33:04) Film Facts (01:36:07) Awards (01:37:57) Final Questions (01:44:07) Final Genre Questions (01:51:09) Preview of Next Few Weeks (02:00:19) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

  •  "What kind of detective sleeps well?" For Episode 315, David and Brandon discuss Bong Joon-ho's masterful mystery, MEMORIES OF MURDER. Listen as they discuss the original crime it is based on, the film's perfectly staged long takes, and how it's still a haunting mystery.  Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter (00:00:10) Recap of True Crime Month (00:11:17) Intro to Memories of Murder (00:17:55) How Memories of Murder Got to Production (00:23:08) Favorite Scenes (00:29:59) On Set Life - (01:00:36) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:07:59) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:09:58) Film Facts (01:22:51) Awards (01:25:10) Final Questions (01:28:15) Preview of Patreon (01:39:20) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

  • "Everyone in here thinks that they're gonna win the lottery, but no one buys a ticket." For Episode 314, Thomas and Brandon discuss a favorite of theirs for this month's True Crime series. Listen as they talk about the real story behind AMERICAN ANIMALS, how it was developed, and how the film was a part of the downfall of MoviePass.  Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter (00:00:10) Recap of True Crime Month (00:04:46) Intro to American Animals (00:12:47) How American Animals Got to Production (00:20:47) Favorite Scenes (00:34:36) On Set Life - (01:01:31) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:03:53) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:14:21) Film Facts (01:27:19) Awards (01:30:44) Final Questions (01:33:51) Preview of Patreon (01:45:36) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]