Theater Cleaners

Jul 11 2023

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Welcome to Theater Cleaners - the podcast where we take a lighthearted look at the world of movies, hosted by Todd and Dom, two former film school students who now work in the industry.Join us as we journey through the history of cinema, analyzing films from the earliest days of moving images through to modern-day blockbusters. We'll explore what makes certain movies influential and memorable, and what makes others forgettable.Each episode, we'll take a deep dive into a specific film, the plot, characters, themes, and production elements, discussing what works and what doesn't, and we'll share our personal opinions and experiences along the way.So whether you're a die-hard cinephile or a casual movie-goer, join us as we explore the world of cinema, one film at a time. You might even learn a thing or two along the way. Thanks for tuning in to Theater Cleaners!

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Ep. 10 - Moonlight (with Dylan Wallis)

Jul 11 2023 71 mins

In this episode of "Theater Cleaners," Todd and Dom dive into the 2016 coming-of-age drama "Moonlight," directed by Barry Jenkins.The film follows Chiron, a young black man growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami, as he navigates his identity and sexuality across three different periods of his life. The film features a powerful ensemble cast, including Mahershala Ali, Naomie Ha

Ep. 9 - American Graffiti

Jun 27 2023 54 mins

In this episode of "Theater Cleaners," Todd and Dom take a trip back to 1962 with George Lucas's nostalgic coming-of-age film "American Graffiti."Set in Modesto, California, the film follows a group of high school friends on their last night together before they go off to college and the military. The film features an ensemble cast including Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, and Harris

Ep. 8 - Bicycle Thieves

Jun 13 2023 45 mins

In this episode of "Theater Cleaners," Todd and Dom discuss the 1948 Italian neorealist film "Bicycle Thieves," directed by Vittorio De Sica.The film follows Antonio Ricci, an unemployed man in post-World War II Rome, who finally lands a job that requires a bicycle. When his bicycle is stolen on his first day of work, he and his young son Bruno set out on a desperate search through

Ep. 7 - The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

May 30 2023 45 mins

In this episode of "Theater Cleaners," Todd and Dom delve into the 2013 adventure comedy-drama "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," directed by Ben Stiller and starring Stiller in the titular role.The film follows the life of Walter Mitty, a daydreamer and photo editor at Life magazine who embarks on a journey to track down a missing negative that is crucial for the final print issue

Ep. 6 - Battleship Potempkin

May 16 2023 45 mins

In this episode of "Theater Cleaners," Todd and Dom revisit the classic 1925 silent film "Battleship Potemkin," directed by Sergei Eisenstein.The film tells the story of a mutiny aboard the Russian battleship Potemkin in 1905, and the subsequent events as the crew attempts to spread their revolutionary ideals to the people of Odessa.Todd and Dom analyze the film's innovative use of

Ep. 5 - Sound of Metal

May 02 2023 55 mins

In this episode of "Theater Cleaners," Todd and Dom dive into the critically acclaimed 2019 drama "Sound of Metal," directed by Darius Marder.The film tells the story of Ruben (played by Riz Ahmed), a heavy metal drummer who begins to experience sudden hearing loss. As Ruben struggles to come to terms with his new reality, he is forced to confront his past and reevaluate his priori

Ep. 4 - Casablanca

Apr 18 2023 45 mins

In this episode of "Theater Cleaners," Todd and Dom revisit the timeless classic "Casablanca," directed by Michael Curtiz.The film, released in 1942, stars Humphrey Bogart as Rick Blaine, the owner of a nightclub in the titular city of Casablanca, and Ingrid Bergman as Ilsa Lund, his former lover who shows up with her husband, a resistance leader seeking passage to America.Todd and

Ep. 3 - Hateful 8

Apr 04 2023 52 mins

In this episode of "Theater Cleaners," Todd and Dom discuss Quentin Tarantino's 2015 Western film "The Hateful 8"The film follows a group of strangers, including a bounty hunter (played by Samuel L. Jackson) and a Confederate soldier (played by Walton Goggins), who seek refuge from a blizzard in a remote cabin in Wyoming. As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, the strangers fin

Ep. 2 - M

Mar 21 2023 44 mins

In this episode of "Theater Cleaners," Todd and Dom delve into the classic 1931 German film "M," directed by Fritz Lang.The film tells the story of a city gripped by fear as a serial killer (played by Peter Lorre) preys on children, and the authorities struggle to catch him. As tensions rise, the criminal underworld takes matters into its own hands, launching a manhunt for the kill

Ep. 1 - Saving Private Ryan

Mar 07 2023 46 mins

In this episode of "Theater Cleaners," Todd and Dom take a deep dive into the 1998 war film "Saving Private Ryan," directed by Steven Spielberg.The film follows Captain John Miller (played by Tom Hanks) and his squad of soldiers as they venture behind enemy lines during World War II to retrieve Private James Francis Ryan (played by Matt Damon). Ryan's three brothers have all been k