Talkin' Cinema with Kristoff Hankerson: Recent Episodes
Kristoff Hankerson
Hello! My name is Kristoff Hankerson and I've been a cinephile for pretty much my entire life. If you're reading this, chances are you have taken an interest in my thoughts and opinions on film. On this podcast, I will be discussing a variety of topics such as movies that I love, movies that I hate, different genres of film, important behind-the-scenes figures that make the magic happen, and the lasting impact these films have had on my life as well as the entire world. Hopefully this will be both an entertaining and informative journey through the wonderful world of cinema.
"I'd rather die tomorrow than live 100 years without knowing you." On this week's edition of Talkin' Cinema, join me as i head back to 1607 and discuss the 1995 Disney film Pocahontas. Adventure is waiting "just around the riverbend!" All of this and more!
"Remember who you are." On this week's edition of Talkin' Cinema, take your place in the Circle of Life with me as I head back to the Pridelands and discuss the 1994 Disney classic The Lion King, which is arguably the greatest animated film of all-time! This experience promises to be worry free so "Hakuna Matata!" All of this and more!
"You ain't never had a friend like me!" On this week's edition of Talkin' Cinema, hop on board a magic carpet and fly away to the city of Agrabah as I will be discussing the 1992 Disney animated classic Aladdin and how the film remains ever so timeless and "magical" almost 30 years later. All of this and more!
"Tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme, Beauty and the Beast." On this week's edition of Talkin' Cinema, I will be diving into the 1991 Disney animated classic, Beauty and the Beast, and why the "tale as old as time" remains timeless 30 years later. All of this and more!
"Wandering free, wish I could be part of your world!" On this week's episode of Talkin' Cinema, I will begin a 9-part series discussing the films of the Disney Renaissance by going "under the sea" and starting with The Little Mermaid, the film that saved Disney animation and ushered in a new era of storytelling! All of this and more!
"Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise???" On this week's edition of Talkin' Cinema, I will be discussing the epic finale of the prequel trilogy, Revenge of the Sith as Anakin turns to the dark side and becomes Darth Vader, Chancellor Palpatine becomes the Emperor and ushers in the era of the Galactic Empire as the Republic falls, and the Jedi Order as we know it is wiped from existence through Order 66! All of this and more!
"...Begun, the Clone War has." On this week's edition of Talkin' Cinema, I'll be discussing the second installment of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, Attack of the Clones, as the galaxy prepares for the Clone Wars! All of this and more!
"Every generation has a legend... Every journey has a first step... Every saga has a beginning." On this week's edition of Talkin' Cinema, I'm gonna go back to a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away to discuss the first installment of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, The Phantom Menace. All of this and more!
On this week's edition of Talkin' Cinema, I will be discussing the third and final installment of the Mighty Ducks franchise which sees them getting awarded scholarships to Eden Hall Academy, a snooty Minnesota prep school. All of this and more!
"It's knucklepuck time!" On this week's edition of Talkin' Cinema, I will be diving into the second installment of The Mighty Ducks franchise which sees Coach Bombay and the District 5 pee-wee hockey champs head to California for the national stage of the Junior Goodwill Games where they will face the meanest hockey team in cinema history, Team Iceland! All of this and more!
"Quack, quack, quack... GOOOO DUCKS!!!" On this week's edition of Talkin' Cineam, I will be going back to District 5 with Coach Bombay and the gang as I discuss the first installment of The Mighty Ducks franchise and the lasting impact it's had for almost 30 years now! All of this and more!
On this week's edition of Talkin' Cinema, I will be discussing what I believe to be some of the best antagonists in all of film and pop culture history, the Disney Villains. So don't be a "poor unfortunate soul" and make sure to "be prepared"! All of this and more!
The celebration of great black figures in film history concludes as I discuss the life and career of the late director John Singleton and his impactful work on the classic 1991 film Boyz N the Hood as well as his work on the film Higher Learning. All of this and more!
"I ain't falling for the banana in the tailpipe!" The celebration of great black figures in film continues this week as I discuss the legendary career of Eddie Murphy, one of the most successful comedians of all-time who's body of work includes Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America, and the Shrek films. All of this and more!
"My man!" The celebration of the great black figures in film continues this week as I dive into the life and career of Denzel Washington, a man whom I consider to be both one of my top favorite actors of all-time and a man that just doesn't make bad movies. All of this and more!
With this month being Black History Month, I thought I would take the opportunity to discuss the important contributions that various black Americans have left in the world of cinema over the years. To start things off, I will be talking about the career of the late great Chadwick Boseman as well as his impactful roles as Jackie Robinson in 42 and as King T'Challa in Black Panther, his signature role! All of this and more!
"HEY YOU GUUUUYS!!!" (in the best Sloth voice I can give you haha) Happy New Year (for the podcast that is haha)!!! This first episode of 2021 is mainly gonna be a tentative layout plan of what to expect from the podcast in the coming year as well as some fun surprises I have in store for you guys! All of this and more!
"Boom Baby!" "No touchy!" On this week's episode of Talkin' Cinema, I'll be discussing the 2000 Disney animated feature The Emperor's New Groove to celebrate the film's 20th anniversary, how time has been good to this movie, and what about the film has made it the endlessly quotable cult classic it is today. All of this and more!
"It's Turbo Time!" On this week's episode of Talkin' Cinema, I will be discussing the cult classic 1996 Christmas film Jingle All the Way, how it has become such a beloved favorite during this time of year, why Turbo Man should've gotten his own show, and how every American can relate to the events that happen in this movie in some way, shape, or form. All of this and more!
"You'll shoot your eye out!" "You're a cotton-headed ninny muggins!" "Merry Christmas ya filthy animal!" On this festive edition of Talkin' Cinema, I'll be discussing my all-time favorite Christmas movies, favorite memories of watching them growing up, and what it is about them that make's me still want to watch them every year. All of this and more!
On this week's episode of Talkin' Cinema, I will be discussing the 1995 film Toy Story, the first full-length computer animated film in motion picture history, in honor of it's 25th anniversary. Known and loved all around the world, I'll be discussing the impact that this film has had on my life as well as the wonderful memories it's given the world. All of this and more!
"G'day mate!" On this week's episode of Talkin' Cinema, I'll be discussing the 1990 Disney animated film The Rescuers Down Under to celebrate it's 30th anniversary this week, how time has been good to the animation of this film, and why the film has one of the best scores of any Disney film ever made. All of this and more!
"Why should I worry? Why should I care?" On this week's episode of Talkin' Cinema, I will be continuing my series on underrated gems from the Disney studios by discussing the 1988 film Oliver & Company and why it deserves much more credit than its been given over the past 30+ years since its original release. All of this and more!
On this week's episode of Talkin' Cinema, I'll be continuing my series on underrated Disney gems by paying a toast "to the open road" as I will be discussing a movie that is not only underrated, but just happens to be my favorite Disney movie of all-time, A Goofy Movie. I'll discuss why it took so long for it to finally click with audiences, and how it has become a fan favorite over the past 25 years! All of this and more!
On this week's episode of Talkin' Cinema, I will be starting a series on the underrated gems from the Disney library that might not have been an immediate hit, but over time have developed a cult following/fanbase that has come to appreciate the film. For the first episode of this series, I will be discussing the 2002 film Treasure Planet, how it's caught on to audiences over the years, and what about the movie continues to respmate wotj audiences today. All of this and more!
"This is Halloween! This is Halloween Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween!" On this week's episode of Talkin' Cinema, I'll be discussing the cult classic Disney holiday film from Tim Burton, The Nightmare Before Christmas, how it became the beloved film it is today courtesy of home video rentals, constant TV airings, and endless merchandise, and why the film continues to connect and resonate with audiences so much all these years after its original release. All of this and more!
On this week's episode of Talkin' Cinema, I'm gonna get real personal as I discuss the closings of Regal Cinema locations across America and the world on October 8th and how this will affect the future of both movie theater employees and loyal, life-long patrons like myself that view theater going as "more than just a movie", but a great escape from the pressures of reality and the truest and best way to experience cinema. All of this and more!
"Your Karate's a joke!" On this week's episode, I'll be discussing the third and final installment of the Karate Kid trilogy, some problems and plotholes that were present in the film, and how the series could've had a much better ending than it received. All of this and more!
On this week's episode, I'll be discussing Part II of the Karate Kid franchise as Miyagi and Daniel-San head to Okinawa and encounter some old rivalries while also forming new new ones along the way as well as how this film stacks up to the original. All of this and more!
"Wax on, wax off!" "Strike First! Strike Hard! No Mercy!" On this week's episode, I'll be discussing the original 1984 classic film The Karate Kid starring Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Martin Kove, and William Zabka, why it's messages still ring true today, and why Johnny Lawrence is the REAL hero of the Karate Kid! All of this and more!
"If you build it, he will come." On this week's episode, I'll be talking about my all-time favorite baseball movie, the 1989 classic Field of Dreams starring Kevin Costner, James Earl Jones, Burt Lancaster, and Ray Liotta, why it has enchanted audiences ever since its original release, why the themes are still relevant today, and the films endearing and lasting legacy. All of this and more.
"You've never heard of the Sultan of Swat? The Titan of Terror? The Colossus of Clout? The King of Crash? The Great Bambino!!!" On this week's edition of Talkin' Cinema, I'll be discussing the classic 1993 baseball film The Sandlot, why it's truly a movie that can be enjoyed by anyone regardless of whether or not you like baseball, and why it's so beloved all these years later. All of this and more!
After taking a brief hiatus, it's great to be back with another episode which promises to be "JUUUST a bit outside!" This week I'll be diving into the classic 1989 baseball film Major League staring Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, and Corbin Bernsen where I'll be discussing fun facts that you might not know about the movie, how it impacted MLB as a whole over the years, and why it remains one of the most popular and endearing baseball films of all-time! All of this and more!
On this week's episode, I'll be discussing the next movie on my baseball list which is The Rookie! It's the incredible true story of Jim Morris, a Texas high school science teacher and baseball coach that gets another shot to make it into Major League Baseball through remaining persistent and not giving up on his dreams. All of this and more.
On this week's episode, I'll be discussing my #5 favorite baseball movie of all-time, 42, which is the incredible true story of baseball legend and American pioneer Jackie Robinson's incredible journey of how he broke Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947 amidst all of the adversity, racism, and prejudice that he faced during the Jim Crow era of segregation and how he bravely overcame it all, paving the way for future generations of black baseball players to succeed in the game as well as paving the way for the Civil Rights movement that would be yet to come later on. All of this and more!
"Take me out to the ball game, take me out with the crowd. Buy me some peanuts and cracker jack, I don't care if I ever get back, Let me root, root, root for the home team, if they don't win it's a shame. For it's one, two, three strikes you're out at the old ball game."
Yes my friends! For those of you who haven't picked up on it by now, baseball and movies are literally two of my favorite things on earth! So, with Opening Day of the abbreviated 60 game MLB season coming up in just 17 days, I thought I'd take the time to discuss my favorite baseball movies of all-time over the next several weeks! So get your hot dogs, nachos, peanuts, and all of your other favorite ball park foods and join me as we go on this fun ride of combining cinema with our national pastime.
After a three week hiatus, I am back to discuss my top 5 favorite Disney movies of all-time in this week's episode! As was the case with the last episode, I will discuss what I love most about these films and why I believe they remain timeless no matter how old you get! All of this and more magical surprises await for your listening pleasure!
For those of you (like myself) that grew up in the Disney generation, these next few episodes are designed especially for you! Starting this week, I'll be discussing my top 10 favorite animated Disney movies of all-time, what I love most about them, and why they are so timeless (regardless of your age).
In this week's episode, I'll be rounding out my discussion of the movies I loved the most during my adolescence with the top 5 favorite films from my childhood and why I still hold them in high regard all these years later! I'll even reveal the honorable mentions as well.
In the next two episodes, I'll be discussing the movies of my childhood that I enjoyed watching over and over again on VHS, why I loved them so much, what I still love about them today, and how well these films hold up with young audiences in 2020.
On the premiere episode of my new podcast, I will be discussing my introduction and indoctrination to the wonderful world of cinema and will discuss my top 5 favorite movies of all-time so that you as an audience can get to know your host a bit better!
For the past year and a half, I've wanted to make my own podcast and allow both my close friends (as well as the rest of the world) to hear my voice about a topic that I love. However, with all of the various hobbies that I have, I just wasn't sure what I wanted it to be about. Then, I finally settled on film because I almost majored in Cinema at college, I consider myself to be an amateur film critic, I'm a lifelong cinephile, and just an all-around movie buff! Now, thanks to this pandemic that we're currently going through right now, I've had more time than ever to start my own podcast. So, for those that would like to know more, here is the trailer that will give you a snippet into what I will be talking about on my podcast each week!