CineNation

Dec 19 2024 350 ep. 91 mins 70
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The CineNation Podcast analyzes the histories and tropes of film genres and why we love them.

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344 - Lethal Weapon (1987)

Dec 19 2024 114 mins  
"I guess we need to register you as a Lethal Weapon." For Episode 344, Thomas and Brandon finish our Christmas Action series with LETHAL WEAPON. Listen as they discuss Shane Black's early writing career, the casting of the leading duo, and how the production team created Christmas in Los Angeles. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Ro

343 - Die Hard (1988)

Dec 12 2024 126 mins  
"Welcome to the party, pal!" For Episode 343, David and Brandon discuss DIE HARD for their Christmas Action series. Listen as they discuss the multiple actors who passed on the movie, the performance of Bruce Willis, the struggles of production, and how the movie became a sleeper hit in 1988. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Cleopa

342 - The Silent Partner (1978)

Dec 05 2024 106 mins  
"I feel as though I know you very well." For Episode 342, Brandon and David dive into this year's Christmas genre, and that is the Christmas Action genre. Listen as they discuss the 1978 Canadian thriller THE SILENT PARTNER. Find out which rock star Elliott Gould wanted to be cast in the film, why it was filmed in Canada, the controversy in post-production, and what directors loved

341 - Devil in a Blue Dress (1995)

Nov 30 2024 96 mins  
"I believed somehow that I could live through this bad dream I was having." For Episode 341, Brandon and Thomas close our Noirvember with DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS. Listen as they talk about the original novel, the casting process, how history impacted the overall world of the movie, and what landmark court case partially caused the film's disappointment at the box office. DISCLAIMER:

340 - Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)

Nov 21 2024 115 mins  
"I'm not bad. I'm just drawn that way." For Episode 340, Thomas and Brandon finally dive into Robert Zemeckis's WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT. Listen as they discuss the deals Spielberg made for the movie, how many famous actors passed on the role of Eddie Valiant, Bob Hoskins's incredible performance, and how the movie helped push the boundaries of visual effects and animation. DISCLAIM

339 - Jackie Brown (1997)

Nov 14 2024 113 mins  
"I can't blame anybody for anything I do." For Episode 339, David and Brandon cover their first Quentin Tarantino movie on the show with JACKIE BROWN. Listen as they discuss Tarantino's adaptation, the film's cast, and how the movie showcased Los Angeles as part of their series on LA Noir. Buy your tickets for our SUNSET BOULEVARD screening today: Also, don't forget to join our Pat

338 - L.A. Confidential (1997)

Nov 07 2024 115 mins  
"This is the City of the Angels, and you haven't got any wings." For Episode 338, Brandon and David kick off Noirvember with L.A. CONFIDENTIAL as a part of their L.A. Noir series. Listen as they discuss the lengthy writing process, how they cast two unknown Australian actors who became stars, and the difficulties of finding locations in the everchanging Los Angeles. Buy your ticket

337 - Evil Dead II (1987)

Oct 31 2024 101 mins  
"Here's your new home." For Episode 337, David, Thomas, and Brandon cap off their Haunted House series with EVIL DEAD II. Listen as they discuss the film's increased budget, why Sam Raimi fired an entire department shortly into filming, and how an all-star special effects team created the memorable effects in the movie. Buy your tickets for our SUNSET BOULEVARD screening today: Als

336 - The Changeling (1980)

Oct 24 2024 91 mins  
"That house is not fit to live in." For Episode 336, Brandon and David are joined by actress and podcaster Jamie Kirsten Howard to discuss THE CHANGELING. Listen to learn more about how the film impacted Vancouver as a filming location, how the movie's mansion set was created, and why so many famous filmmakers love the movie. Buy your tickets for our SUNSET BOULEVARD screening toda

335 - The Conjuring 2 (2016)

Oct 17 2024 102 mins  
"This is my house!" For Episode 335, Thomas and Brandon continue CineNation's Haunted House series with THE CONJURING 2. Listen to learn more about the lawsuits that caused changes to a sequel, how they incorporated a fictional story with a real-life story, and what significant change was made to the film's villain during last-minute reshoots. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon