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Cinema Drive is fueled by the films that spark in our souls. Our passion is exploring the power of film to engage, to transcend, and to endure. Each week, Ryan and Jason dig beneath the surface into the true intimacy of what makes a movie memorable. Cinema Drive exists to help us all more fully consider and deeply cherish movies.
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Merry Christmas, Movieland! It's the most wonderful time of the year, because you've got one last Cinema Drive episode under your tree!! Jason and Ryan celebrate eight seasons and 200 episodes with the greatest Christmas film of all time: DIE HARD (1988)!!! Why does Die Hard hit hard decades later? What makes it inexhaustibly enjoyable?? And who says it isn't a Christmas movie???
PLUS: Jason and Ryan mark the end of an era as Cinema Drive goes on hiatus! Seasons come and seasons go, but films with legacy will always live longest. The guys are saying goodbye for now, but may this show have sparked something in your soul.
The Deep Question: You start a movie theater...what three movies do you show on Christmas Eve?
This Week's Features:
Die Hard (1988)
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The adventures continue! In the words of Hot Rod (2007), one of the greatest films of all time: "Life is short - stunt it!" Jason and Ryan break down the onslaught of intense, stunt-focused, hyper-action flicks that have emerged in the last decade. From John Wick (2014) to Atomic Blonde (2017) to Nobody (2021) to The Fall Guy (2024), exhilarating fight choreography has carved a fresh new niche in Hollywood.
The Deep Question: Ho ho ho! You're awakened from a sweet dream of electric sheep when you hear the prancing and pawing of hoofs above. It's Santa Claus!! He's nabbed one of Hollywood's most impressive movie props to gift you for Christmas. What do you hope it is??
This Week's Features:
Everything
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Imagine you're reading this in glorious zooming titles as you soar through the stars...! It's an all-new, SUPER Cinema Drive episode!
Jason and Ryan take to the skies and illuminate the characterizations, the themes, the power, and the promise of these three unique takes on Kal-El. It's a Superman spectacular!
The Deep Question: Name a director you would love to see return to their former glory?
This Week's Features:
Man of Steel (2013)
Superman (2025)
Superman: The Movie (1978)
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HELP, film fans!! Jason's dragged Ryan into a look back at Sam Raimi's weirdest flick (which is saying something)! What happens when Raimi wants to make The Shadow, films his own homage instead, and unleashes it upon a post-Batman (1989) world?? Dare the discovery and dare to watch Darkman (1990)!!
The Deep Question: You go to Rekall from Total Recall (1990) to live out a fantastic movie adventure - what do you choose?
This Week's Features:
Darkman (1990)
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Cinema Drive pairs a movie about a man's upended life with a movie about a woman's upended town. These excellent dramas (dramedies?) feature respective shocks to their systems that engross the audience and ask some great questions.
The Deep Question: Jeff Daniels friends you on Insta and immediately sends you a DM. He's doing a sequel to Arachnophobia (1990) but the writers are stuck - what creepy crawly should they do next?
This Week's Features:
The Station Agent (2003)
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)
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WOW, film fans! A 30 year-old franchise culminating in a sixth movie featuring the return of its original cast and a crossover with the current players? Dinosaurs taking over the world?! An epic-length adventure with plenty of space for lots of dino-action?!?! WHY DIDN'T THIS KILL??????
Cinema Drive asks the hard questions and breaks down what went wrong with another movie that should have killed. What happens when filmmakers are so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should?!
The Deep Question: What have you been watching?
This Week's Features:
Jurassic World: Dominion (2022)
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Today on Cinema Drive: two movies all about the horrors of home! Where can you run when the evil abides in your place of safety?! Halloween may be over, but Jason and Ryan aren't quite done with the thrills and chills yet!
The Deep Question: You were hanging a clock in the bathroom, slipped on the porcelain, and knocked yourself out. When you came to you learned you had completely forgotten one of your favorite movies. Which movie will you be able to watch again for the first time?
This Week's Features:
The Night of the Hunter (1955)
The Spiral Staircase (1946)
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HAPPY HALLOWEEEEEEEN!! We hope yours is a screaming good time. Haunting cinematic revelations await you in this very special Cinema Drive Halloween episode! What happens when two co-hosts - whose generation was defined by the Scream films - finally get around to binge watching them?! Jason and Ryan share the feelings and the fun in this Halloween spectacular!
The Deep Question: You start a movie theater...what three movies do you show on Halloween?
This Week's Features:
Scream (1996)
Scream (2022)
Scream 2 (1997)
Scream 3 (2000)
Scream 4 (2011)
Scream VI (2023)
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Spooky season is headed this way and that means Jason and Ryan head back to the well of creepy cinema! Want the perfect vibe movie for your headless Halloween celebrations?! Look no further than Tim Burton's dark fantasy Sleepy Hollow (1999)!
But first, Cinema Drive takes a look back at the life and impact of Robert Redford in a special tribute to a leading man who did so much for film beyond the silver screen.
The Deep Question: What did you enjoy most in Robert Redford's career?
This Week's Features:
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
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When does a movie become dated, and why? What does it look like for the next generation of filmgoers to engage with action movies that are becoming increasingly dated? What's timeless and what's not? Jason and Ryan enjoy an unscripted episode about how action films can still excite and engage an increasingly unimpressed audience.
The Deep Question: What have you been watching?
This Week's Features:
Everything
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Just try to keep up with Lucky Number Slevin (2006) and Running Scared (2006)! Full of twists and turns and terrors, these action films may have slipped by you. But don't worry, almost 20 years later Jason and Ryan have once again unearthed these entertaining and eventful flicks that rocked 2006!
The Deep Question: The movie theater you own just opened up a restaurant - what kind of food are you serving?
This Week's Features:
Lucky Number Slevin (2006)
Running Scared (2006)
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Tune into Cinema Drive and let us tell you about Eve - ALL about her! This is one of your co-hosts' favorites, folks! A twisted and seductive storyline that exposes deep undercurrents still flowing through Hollywood and our culture at love. All About Eve (1950) is a timeless classic and Jason and Ryan break down exactly why this film hit home!
The Deep Question: What's the funniest line from a movie you can think of right now?
This Week's Features:
All About Eve (1950)
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Guys...dragons spark the imagination. They have an enduring mystical quality that attracts audiences of all ages. Dragon flicks are the gateway for the sword and sorcerer genre, even if the stories themselves can get pretty tangled. Jason and Ryan kick back and revisit a couple of the most noteworthy tales (tails?) that burned themselves into fantasy filmmaking.
But honestly, at the end of the day? ...People just want to see dragons.
The Deep Question: You're partying at a Hollywood hang when you realize you're in the same group as Tom Cruise. As the conversation continues he suddenly decides to recreate one of his Mission: Impossible stunts but wants you to join him. Which one are you willing to try?
This Week's Features:
DragonHeart (1996)
Dragonslayer (1981)
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Arnold AND Sly?! Ryan Gosling AND Chris Evans AND the Russo brothers?!?!? Guys...these movies should have killed. So why are they so unremarkable? Why didn't they leave a mark or a memory? In this new ongoing series, Cinema Drive explores what was missing in two recipes with amazing ingredients.
The Deep Question: What have you been watching?
This Week's Features:
Escape Plan (2013)
The Gray Man (2022)
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Jason and Ryan are always looking out for you, film fans! Once again they're resurfacing a couple flicks YOU forgot existed so that you can remember, rewatch, or maybe check out for the first time! Tune in to an all new Cinema Drive and (re)discover these movies!
The Deep Question: Who are two actors you could time swap?
This Week's Features:
Escape from Alcatraz (1979)
Finding Forrester (2000)
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Card playing was never so cinematic! These films examine players at the peak of their powers - how far can their ability take them and what are the costs? What does it mean to truly know yourself and win against all odds? Tune in to Cinema Drive for these transporting tales!
The Deep Question: Thanos snaps his finger and half of these six actors disappear… who would you hope survives and who would you lose? Harrison Ford, Tom Cruise, Tom Holland, Margot Robbie, Nicole Kidman, Emily Blunt
This Week's Features:
21 (2008)
Rounders (1998)
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Thieves! Romance! And France!
Jason and Ryan purloin two films that are equal parts fun, silly, and suspenseful. Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn each lead a chase to evade capture, live the high life, and win hearts.
The Deep Question: If your life were a movie, what would be the title of that film?
This Week's Features:
How to Steal a Million (1966)
To Catch a Thief (1955)
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IMAX. 4DX. ScreenX. ICE. What does it all mean?! And what should a moviegoer care about?!? What WILL a moviegoer care about?!?!? The answers are here on Cinema Drive! Tune into another Adventures in Podcasting as Jason and Ryan break down all the fancy formats you could see your film in and what they mean for your theatrical experience.
The Deep Question: What have you been watching?
This Week's Features:
Everything
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Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon all wildly entertain in a comedy flick often classified as one of the greatest of all time. Arguably Billy Wilder's definitive film, this classic's got legs for a reason! Join Jason and Ryan for a hilarious ride through a very different time.
The Deep Question: Where do you like to sit in a movie theater?
This Week's Features:
Some Like It Hot (1959)
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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)
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What happens when cops get so deep undercover that they risk losing themselves and becoming the very thing they're trying to destroy? Bill Duke directs Laurence Fishburne and Jeff Goldblum, Michael Mann directs Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell, and both of these movies will take you to the limit.
The Deep Question: You find an email from the head of a major movie studio in your spam and quickly realize it's legit. They want to offer you the chance to make your own movie! It can be anything you want, but their only condition is that they've promised the starring role to their dear godson: Jai Courtney. Do you make the movie?
This Week's Features:
Deep Cover (1992)
Miami Vice (2006)
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You know the people who complain that Tom Cruise isn't a good actor? Well, those people clearly never saw Collateral (2004), Michael Mann's insightful thriller that puts Cruise and Jamie Foxx in the driver's seat.
Collateral's hook is actually the least interesting thing about it - the conversations between Cruise and Foxx are where the film comes alive. Mann elevates the action with a gripping dichotomy between a heartless terror succeeding in his career and a decent, honest working man falling asleep at the wheel as the world passes him by.
The Deep Question: What's a TV show you'd like to see adapted into a movie?
This Week's Features:
Collateral (2004)
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Jason and Ryan revisit the impact of this 1994 triumph and what Forrest means to this narrative and to the people around him. Why did Forrest Gump (1994) resonate? How does it hold up over 30 years later?
The Deep Question: The doorbell rings! Barbara Broccoli has sent you a telegram hand-delivered by Daniel Craig, who invites himself in to talk about the finer details of his Bond characterization. As he casts a critical eye upon your tea selection, you hastily read the telegram and learn that you've been tasked with coming up with the next Bond film title. What will it be?
This Week's Features:
Forrest Gump (1994)
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Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock sped across the silver screen over 30 years ago, but Speed (1994) is still one of the greatest action movies of all time! Cinema Drive continues its summer flick celebrations with this simple yet gripping film.
The Deep Question: Of all the comedians of yore (the 1980s) who do you most want to see in a great comeback film?
This Week's Features:
Speed (1994)
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It's Cinema Drive: The Final Reckoning! Season 8 kicks off with a big summer bash dedicated to big summer feels for your Independence Day celebrations! Jason and Ryan look back at the cultural moment that was Armageddon (1998) and dive into all things outlandish and entertaining!
The Deep Question: Who would you rather be your mentor: Sensei John Kreese from The Karate Kid (1984) or Fletcher from Whiplash (2014)?
This Week's Features:
Armageddon (1998)
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Cinema Drive Classics presents:
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 Monster and its unique look into one of the biggest movies of all time.
The Deep Question: What are your top three Spielberg films?
Check out Making the Monster, David Bigelow's upcoming documentary about Jaws, featuring Aaron's artwork!:
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Cinema Drive Classics presents:
It's time to relive those immortal moments that define your summer - maybe even your life - in these terrific films. The summer vibes are strong with both, the characters are well-written, the comedy and drama are equally balanced, and the audience? More than satisfied.
The Deep Question: A group of Gen Zers ask you for a lesser-known drama recommendation. What do you show them?
This Week's Features:
Snack Shack (2024)
The Way Way Back (2013)
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Cinema Drive Classics presents:
Cinema Drive loves the veritable talent that is the versatile Val Kilmer! His passion and powerful performances were evident even in his early years with these cult flicks that started off his career. Join Jason and Ryan as they explore what made these films fun and worth another watch!
The Deep Question: What's a movie you'd still enjoy with the sound off?
This Week's Features:
Real Genius (1985)
Top Secret! (1984)
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It's all been leading to this - the Cinema Drive Season 7 finale!! Before Jason and Ryan take some time off, they spend a day with Ferris Bueller - and you should, too. This well-loved flick has stood the test of time for a reason, and Cinema Drive is here to celebrate the engaging fun and life-changing truths that John Hughes highlighted in this classic!
The Deep Question: What is your perfect Ferris-inspired day off?
This Week's Features:
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
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It's the duo to end all duos and a Cinema Drive episode long awaited! Paul Newman's and Robert Redford's friendship and chemistry captured filmgoers with one of the best-written westerns and one of the most memorable capers. These Hollywood titans were perfectly paired and their movies were among the best of the era!
The Deep Question: Who would you partner with in a buddy cop film?
This Week's Features:
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
The Sting (1973)
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Revisiting the cool of Paul Newman led Jason and Ryan to two of the best performances he ever gave Movieland! He dazzles and charms in these perfect examples of his ability and stardom. Give them a watch and give this Cinema Drive episode a listen!
The Deep Question: Will you finally be adding the inevitable 8-movie Mission: Impossible boxset to your list this Christmas or next Christmas?
This Week's Features:
Cool Hand Luke (1967)
The Hustler (1961)
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You can't stop the Adventures in Podcasting! Cinema Drive charges head first into a dangerous premise - recasting one of the most beloved films of all time. They said they would never! They said it couldn't be done! They said it SHOULDN'T be done! They...were wrong.
Jason and Ryan do the unthinkable and unveil their cast lists for a modern telling of The Princess Bride (1987). Unnecessary? Definitely. Heinous? Maybe. Intriguing? ...Tune in for yourself, dear listener, but be warned!: To hear this episode is to entertain the very idea yourself! Thou art complicit!!!
The Deep Question: What's a film that was shot so beautifully you didn't care as much about the story as you did the look?
This Week's Features:
The Princess Bride (1987)
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Loyal listeners know that Cinema Drive has a special love for pulp and cult flicks, but in this episode Jason and Ryan get especially pulpy! One exemplifies the idea of gritty cult movies and one breathes life into pulp fiction comics of yore. Both are worth a watch and worth some fun discussion.
The Deep Question: Oh no! Your Delorean's flux capacitor has been damaged and will only take you back in time to stop one film from being made - which one is it?
This Week's Features:
The Shadow (1994)
The Warriors (1979)
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Steven Spielberg and Michael Mann blew audiences away with their award-winning television movie debuts. But these films are more than just made for TV - they showcased the early talents of these acclaimed directors and the trademarks that would come to define their filmography. Mann infused The Jericho Mile (1979) with an authenticity that would lead him to Thief (1981) and Spielberg preceded his mastery of suspense in Jaws (1975) with the truck in Duel (1971)!
The Deep Question: Who would you cast as Dom's mother in the Fast and Furious franchise?
This Week's Features:
Duel (1971)
The Jericho Mile (1979)
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Remember Short Circuit (1986)?! Remember Follow That Bird (1985)?!?! Well, WE do! Jason and Ryan continue their Movies You Forgot Existed series with a couple nostalgic classics.
The Deep Question: What was your second favorite title for our show?
This Week's Features:
Follow That Bird (1985)
Short Circuit (1986)
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Want to know what Jason and Ryan have been watching? Of course you do.
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Fathers and family fighting fatal fires! 60s flashbacks! Arson and time travel! These firefighting flicks burn with action and heart and are well worth a watch.
The Deep Question: Martin Scorsese lost a bet to Joe Pesci and has to make one film that's nothing like his typical fare. What type of flick do you want him to do?
This Week's Features:
Backdraft (1991)
Frequency (2000)
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Houston, Texas knows about the movies we think are the best - but what do we think are the worst?!
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He's WILD and he coulda been a contend-ah! You know the man but do you know the movies that made Marlon? Don't worry, Cinema Drive is here to educate and entertain you with an all-new discussion on what made these films so potent.
The Deep Question: Who's your pick to recast Black Panther?
This Week's Features:
On the Waterfront (1954)
The Wild One (1953)
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Jason and Ryan find true companionship with movies a bit better than this one, but they still had fun.
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It's the Briiiiide of Adventures in Podcasting! Jason and Ryan are confronted with the depths of their cinematic desires and the horrors of the movie theater experience! How do you evaluate a movie's IMDb score? What's the wisest way to wade through a watchlist? Have trailers before films become overwhelmingly obnoxious? Cinema Drive asks the hard-hitting questions and now YOU get to hear the answers!!
The Deep Question: What's the funniest line from a movie you can think of right now?
This Week's Features:
Everything
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And now dear children, gather round for the marvelous tale of Wes Anderson!
Jason and Ryan turn in a reserved, charming, colorful, and HONEST look at the stories and style of a beloved filmmaker. What do they love? What don't they understand? Do these cohosts even agree?!
The Deep Question: Your podcasting host is close to death and no one can understand what he's mumbling. Everyone turns to you: what movie is he saying he wants to watch before he dies?
This Week's Features:
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
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Hagerstown, Maryland wants Jason's and Ryan's brutal opinions on The Brutalist (2024).
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War rages in Vietnam and in the souls of its soldiers in these two epic journeys into the heart of darkness. Coppola and Cimino push their protagonists through the horrors of war and its dehumanizing effect.
The Deep Question: You make a movie where you get to Tarantino history - what event do you change?
This Week's Features:
Apocalypse Now (1979)
The Deer Hunter (1978)
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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)
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Jacksonville, Florida adored the James Dean episode but thinks these cohosts made a Giant (1956) mistake!
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The Dude abides. Party on Wayne! Jason and Ryan take a load off to enjoy a couple of chill slackers in these excellent flicks. Pop in this Cinema Drive cassette to revel in the best that SNL and the Coen brothers have to offer!
The Deep Question: The King and Queen of a faraway country visit the United States and want to see three "really great" American films. What do you show them?
This Week's Features:
The Big Lebowski (1998)
Wayne's World (1992)
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What have the guys gotten into recently and were they any good?!
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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!
The Deep Question: You're tasked with creating a movie similar to Hitchcock's The Birds. What animal do you choose instead? And why?
This Week's Features:
Raising Arizona (1987)
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Jason and Ryan gush about the promise of upcoming season 7 episodes!
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She captured hearts and she thrilled them, too! Cinema Drive is back for another Audrey-centric episode! Hepburn springs into action in these classic 60s thrillers: the fun and feisty Charade (1963), dubbed "the best Hitchcock movie that Hitchcock never made" and the gripping Wait Until Dark (1967), with a heart-stopping climax that movie theaters ensured was an immersive experience. Tune in and discover two Audrey films you HAVE to watch!
The Deep Question: Could Indy have safely gotten the grail?
This Week's Features:
Charade (1963)
Wait Until Dark (1967)
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Newark, New Jersey digs Conan O'Brien but isn't sure about this year's Oscars.
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Love is in the air and in our hearts and on our screens! That's right - it's another Cinema Drive Valentine's Day! Audrey Hepburn is our inspiration and our fascination this year - the starlet that sprang upon the scene in Roman Holiday (1953) and enchanted audiences everywhere. Charming, effervescent, and winning, she captured our hearts with iconic romances perfect to cuddle up to this holiday.
The Deep Question: Who's a female actor you think you'd have great chemistry with?
This Week's Features:
Love in the Afternoon (1957)
Roman Holiday (1953)
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Check out Jason and Ryan's experiences with one of the oldest films and one of the newest films to date!
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Jason and Ryan unleash an unreserved appreciation for an unexpected and unlooked-for delight: Alien: Romulus (2024)! Fede Alvarez soars above the pratfalls and tired tangents of the franchise, treading new starscapes with eagerness and cunning. Fresh ideas pay homage and respect to what's come before while still forging an original story. It's not too bold to claim this as the best sequel since Aliens (1986)!
The Deep Question: Who's a male actor you think you'd have great chemistry with?
This Week's Features:
Alien: Romulus (2024)
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Say howdy-do to one of Jason's longtime idols! James Dean burned quick but bright and left an iconic mark on our culture and cinema. East of Eden (1955) and Rebel Without a Cause (1955) are twin titans of the 50s that show Dean at his biggest and best. Jason and Ryan compete to see who will be the coolest co-host as they devote an episode to the coolest cat of them all!
The Deep Question: Congratulations! The powers that be at Hollywood tap you on the shoulder to be the next hot movie director. You get to co-direct your first film with an established director. Who do you hope it is?
This Week's Features:
East of Eden (1955)
Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
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David Fincher's characters are doomed to the gloom of their unrelenting circumstances, but the power of his films don't rest merely in the lighting or cinematography or brutality, but in impactful ideas. In Se7en (1995) and Fight Club (1999) he presents people desperate to believe - in the good of humanity, in a sense of purpose, in being better than the dark sides of our nature allow.
The Deep Question: Steven Spielberg comes to your house for tea and a viewing of The Terminal, during which he convinces you to make a Fabelmans-like movie of your life. Who do you get to play your parents?
This Week's Features:
Fight Club (1999)
Se7en (1995)
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Maybe you love him and maybe you're done with him, but the Cameron Crowe films you love or hate probably have a ton in common. This director has things to say, even if they tend to be the same things! But don't worry - his highs are worth celebrating, and the beauty he has to offer in some of his best works are worth it.
The Deep Question: They're going to remake The Princess Bride but only if you choose the cast. Would you do it?
This Week's Features:
Say Anything (1989)
Jerry Maguire (1996)
Almost Famous (2000)
Vanilla Sky (2001)
Elizabethtown (2005)
We Bought a Zoo (2011)
Aloha (2015)
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Movies are beautiful, wonderful things...until they're rife with tropes. Cinema Drive does the dirty work of unearthing some of the worst crimes of lazy writing committed by Hollywood. The Adventures in Podcasting continue in this all new, all original, all unknown episode where Jason and Ryan follow the fate of their own conversation!
The Deep Question: Antonio Banderas agrees to make a new Zorro film and pass the mask to a new actor. Who?
This Week's Features:
Everything
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Akron, Ohio loves titles that continue franchises with witty pizzazz!
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Bringing the trilogy back to where it began before its explosive and fitting end, The Dark Knight Rises (2012) finds Bane submitting Bruce and Gotham to the cruelty of despair. Christopher Nolan explores the pitfalls of peacetime and the complacency of victory, and what it means for Batman to die and for Bruce to truly live. The symbol of the legend finds its rest and its rise in this moving conclusion to the Caped Crusader's story.
The Deep Question: You've just beaten your trailer park starfighter game! Immediately a strange car pulls up and a strange driver offers you the chance to follow him to the stars. Do you go?
This Week's Features:
The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
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The Dark Knight (2008) continued the trilogy by considering the effect of escalation, and escalation is exactly what Christopher Nolan delivers in this sequel. The prominent theme is the chaos that the Joker engulfs Gotham in, bringing the city to its knees. Expanding the mythos and infusing the superhero genre with a new standard for writing and character intricacy, The Dark Knight continues to stand tall.
The Deep Question: Your podcasting host is threatened with death! To free him you must sing as much of the songs as possible from one movie musical. What will it be?
This Week's Features:
The Dark Knight (2008)
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It's Season 7 of Cinema Drive and what better way to continue this legacy than by taking to the rooftops with the legendary dark knight?! Jason and Ryan brood over the blockbuster brilliance of The Dark Knight Trilogy in a powerful three-parter to kick off your 2025. It's been 20 years since Batman began and Christopher Nolan finally went under the cowl to find the humanity that was there all along. This first film focused on fear and in doing so exposed us to Bruce Wayne's psyche and a deeper way to appreciate a classic cultural icon.
The Deep Question: Henry V. William Wallace. President Whitmore. Maximus. Aragorn. Which speech would most inspire you to battle?
This Week's Features:
Batman Begins (2005)
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The Cinema Drive torch passes to Season 7 as Jason and Ryan boldly go where no podcast has gone before!
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Cinema Drive Classics presents:
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 Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
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Season 6 is tied up with a great big bow but fear not: a Cinema Drive Classic awaits under your tree!
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What's a Christmas without Christmas movies?! ...Well, still pretty meaningful it turns out, but the right films can fill your holidays with holly jolly joy and cheer!
What do Christmas movies mean for seasonal celebrating? What do you look for in these cozy yuletide flicks? Jason and Ryan cap off Season 6 with their 150th Cinema Drive episode!!
The Deep Question: What movies are on your Christmas wish list?
This Week's Features:
Everything
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James Cameron pushed himself, his cast, and his crew to the very edge of The Abyss (1989), simultaneously daring the deep just as his story would. The filmmaking process was legendary, but this is the Cameron film that many movie maniacs might miss! Cinema Drive grabs you by the hand and plunges in to take you on a journey, nay, an adventure that is still the director's best "ocean movie" of all time!
The Deep Question: Other than Dune Part Two (2024), what was the best new movie you saw this year?
This Week's Features:
The Abyss (1989)
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Gideon knows all about Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) and vegan powers!
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It's the DAY OF THE NINJA and Cinema Drive does the hard-hitting research for you to determine one of the most popular ninja films of all time! Honestly shell heads, this one appeared on so many ninja film lists that it was the perfect opportunity for Jason and Ryan to reflect on a childhood thrill. That's right, they're celebrating the Day of the Ninja on December 5 with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)!
This one's been a long time coming, and it's a genuine joy to look at why this film remains as the peak moment of the franchise, and how it married a dark realism with a sense of fun.
The Deep Question: Who's an actor whose death you are going to genuinely grieve?
This Week's Features:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
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What have Jason and Ryan been getting into?! This is your chance to find out!
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It's Thanksgiving and Jason and Ryan are grateful for YOU! They're also giving thanks for the greatest Thanksgiving film of all, Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)! They continue the John Hughes/John Candy vibes with this immortal comedy that has more to offer than just laughs.
The Deep Question: You've just won a life-size replica of an Alien, a Predator, or a Terminator! Which do you choose?
This Week's Features:
Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
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Los Angeles, California points out the zany silliness of the 90s.
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Looking for some comfort food? Cinema Drive entrusts you to the capable hands of Chris Parker in Adventures in Babysitting (1987) and John Candy himself in Uncle Buck (1989)! A regular gal is thrust into unusual circumstances in the big city, and an unusual guy is forced into the regularity of domestic life. These stories write themselves, folks! Babysitting was never more fun.
The Deep Question: What are your top five John Hughes films?
This Week's Features:
Adventures in Babysitting (1987)
Uncle Buck (1989)
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Jeremy Saulnier is truly back in the saddle with his latest work.
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When you read, you're missing cinematography and casting and editing and directing and music...when you watch, what nuances are you missing that can only be conveyed on the page? What does it look like to capture the heart of the story? When you adapt what you read to film, what responsibility do you have to the original work?
Jason and Ryan discuss, debate, and decide in an all new Adventures in Podcasting, an unscripted, unplanned, unboring journey into the unknown!
The Deep Question: What's a casting that didn't happen that you would fix?
This Week's Features:
Everything
I Am Legend (2007)
The Shining (1980)
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Scott gives us a coveted 5 star rating and remembers James Earl Jones with us.
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GREAT SCOTT! This episode is really heavy! Cinema Drive goes back to Back to the Future (1985), a film that's been entertaining Jason and Ryan and all of Movieland for about 40 years! Michael J. Fox steals the show and seals the deal in this timeless (get it?) classic. Bobs Zemeckis and Gale, Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover, Lea Thompson, Tom Wilson...a memorable team ensured a memorable movie that found the humanity in the thick of the adventure.
The Deep Question: Your wife has just injected herself with the Chimera virus to not let it fall into the enemy's hands. Your parachute can only save one of you. What do you do?
This Week's Features:
Back to the Future (1985)
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There is no Cinema Drive, only Zuul! It's mass hysteria! Jason and Ryan stroll out of a big screen showing of Ghostbusters (1984) and right into the studio! It's that ghostly time of year and you know what that means: A Cinema Drive Halloween! Celebrating the 40TH ANNIVERSARY of this classic is a joy, a thrill, and an exploration of what makes it so rewatchable.
The Deep Question: What's a holiday you wish had more movies associated with it?
This Week's Features:
Ghostbusters (1984)
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Jacksonville, Florida GETS Grosse Pointe Blank, and so should you!
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Queen lent their magic, their power, their drama, and their high-octane personality to electrify both Flash Gordon (1980) and Highlander (1986)! These movies are just too much darn fun, and this is a Cinema Drive episode long in the making. Jason and Ryan glory in the cheese, the camp, and the cult power of these 80s flicks.
The Deep Question: Who is taller?
This Week's Features:
Flash Gordon (1980)
Highlander (1986)
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You're listening to a dream...within a dream...within an episode...within a podcast...
Seriously, this film was so popular and such a part of culture that you almost forgot how good it really is! Pairing spectacle and terrific high concept narrative with heart and humanity, Inception (2010) is a powerful film that sold audiences with an original idea. Jason and Ryan discuss and ask - is this THE Christopher Nolan film??
The Deep Question: Would you rather be known because you acted in a beloved franchise you hated, or get a chance to work with a favorite actor in a movie that nobody really sees?
This Week's Features:
Inception (2010)
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Gideon poses a ponderous possibility - should films be faithful to their source material?
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More than just a really cool episode title, innocence and innocents really are the meat of these timeless classics. Join Cinema Drive for an exploration of the two films ranked HIGHEST on AFI's Top 10 Courtroom Dramas list!
The Deep Question: Would you have tested a Jurassic Park/World?
This Week's Features:
12 Angry Men (1957)
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
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Just a couple of freewheelin' podcasters over here, folks! Jason and Ryan color outside the lines again, this time analyzing and arguing the merits and madness of perpetual sequels.
The Deep Question: What would your Wastelander (Mad Max) name be?
This Week's Features:
Everything
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Hagerstown, Maryland is looking to bridge the gap between animated kids movies and more...interesting fare.
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Cinema Drive goes back to school with Lady Bird (2017) and The Edge of Seventeen (2016)! Saoirse Ronan and Hailee Steinfeld personify the familiar yearning and drama of desperate teens, railing against their parents, their circumstances, their station in life - and ultimately, themselves.
The Deep Question: What famous actor do you tolerate but don't love?
This Week's Features:
The Edge of Seventeen (2016)
Lady Bird (2017)
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The thrilling and thoughtful epic wins its place in the annals of Cinema Drive! Jason and Ryan reflect on the power players that made this film a triumph, and why it was more than just a Roman version of Bloodsport (1988).
The Deep Question: Who's an actor you just inexplicably love seeing in things?
This Week's Features:
Gladiator (2000)
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Al Armano quizzes the guys about admirable advice from the movies!
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James Earl Jones has ended his legendary life and career, but not his legacy. Jason and Ryan celebrate and reflect on the impact of a gentleman, a talent, and a wonderful human being.
The Deep Question: What's a movie quote you would've loved to hear from James Earl Jones?
This Week's Features:
Clear and Present Danger (1994)
Coming to America (1988)
Coming 2 America (2021)
Conan the Barbarian (1982)
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
Field of Dreams (1989)
The Hunt for Red October (1990)
The Lion King (1994)
The Lion King (2019)
Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994)
Patriot Games (1992)
The Sandlot (1993)
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
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Westerns breathed a second life in the 90s, and Cinema Drive rides off into the sunset this episode with Tombstone (1993) and Maverick (1994). Kurt Russell and Mel Gibson make us believers in the magic of the western with these two extremely quotable films.
The Deep Question: Who would be a better talk show host: Dwayne Johnson or Arnold Schwarzenegger?
This Week's Features:
Maverick (1994)
Tombstone (1993)
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Raleigh, North Carolina finally just HAD to check out Streets of Fire (1984) and share their thoughts.
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Return to the hallowed Hall of Unremembered Cinema! These flicks feature fun, memorable, and even bizarre characters, and a couple of zany plots that defy genre. Tune in for a few films that you have to revisit!
The Deep Question: What's a book on film you love?
This Week's Features:
A Knight's Tale (2001)
The Italian Job (2003)
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)
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PhilZ sings praises for the new level that modern "kids" movies get to.
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It's summer and it's time for some pulp fiction flicks! These two are ideal for your Friday night double feature and will leave you entertained and on the edge of your seat.
The Deep Question: A group of boomers ask you for a lesser-known action recommendation. What do you show them?
This Week's Features:
The Babysitter (2017)
Summer of 84 (2018)
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It's time to relive those immortal moments that define your summer - maybe even your life - in these terrific films. The summer vibes are strong with both, the characters are well-written, the comedy and drama are equally balanced, and the audience? More than satisfied.
The Deep Question: A group of Gen Zers ask you for a lesser-known drama recommendation. What do you show them?
This Week's Features:
Snack Shack (2024)
The Way Way Back (2013)
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Jason and Ryan enjoyed their first unscripted episode so much they had to give it another shot! They kick back and examine what it means to succeed in the realm of high concept filmmaking and why exciting ideas alone are just never enough.
The Deep Question: Your podcasting host dies. What movie star would you host Cinema Drive with?
This Week's Features:
Everything
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Eddie Murphy is back as Axel Foley and he's bringing all the feels with him!
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The first two Terminator films inspired so many others, and continue to drive filmmakers and studios to take their own shots at contributing to the franchise today. While none of these sequels lived up to the promise of T1 and T2, each one put interesting ideas to work and some even took ambitious swings...that just didn't connect.
The Deep Question: Rank the Terminator films from worst to best.
This Week's Features:
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)
Terminator: Dark Fate (2019)
Terminator Genisys (2015)
Terminator Salvation (2009)
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The sci-fi action genre hit its peak in 1991 with this explosive, world-building, humanity-focused, mythology-expanding, mind-blowing adventure! Jim Cameron proves that you can have it all and still send your audience home happy - and thrilled. Terminator 2 set the bar almost impossibly high for action flicks and sequels in general. Listen in as Jason and Ryan finally sit with the awesome might of a movie that shows no signs of slowing down.
The Deep Question: What's the funniest line from a movie you can think of right now?
This Week's Features:
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
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The apocalypse never felt heavier than in Jim Cameron's first triumph - a nightmare come to life in 1984's The Terminator. Kyle Reese, Sarah Connor, John Connor, Skynet - it all started here in this simple and powerful film that entertained us, warned us, and launched a franchise that still inspires filmmakers today.
The Deep Question: You learn that the world is coming to an end…what are the last 5 films you're binging before Skynet becomes self-aware?
This Week's Features:
The Terminator (1984)
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Patti Boots loved Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) and hopes Cinema Drive will benefit from a rewatch.
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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 Mad Max Saga (2024)
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Jason and Ryan have been enjoying a ton of different movies recently - you'll never know until you listen.
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What a film! What a LOVELY film! It's Independence Day folks, so you know Jason and Ryan have to kick off Season 6 with big summer blockbuster fare! Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) was the easy choice for those rich, bright, summer vibes, and a perfect way to start off our Reclaim the Future series. Race with Cinema Drive through George Miller's madcap action adventure that never lets the spectacle overtake it's humanity.
The Deep Question: What is your moviehouse double feature?
This Week's Features:
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
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Season 6 brings the Cinema Drive saga to its natural continuation! Coming to a galaxy near you this summer!
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Cinema Drive Classics presents:
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)
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Gideon "Marvels" at the multi-verse possibilities of Chef (2014).
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Cinema Drive Classics presents:
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 Monster and its unique look into one of the biggest movies of all time.
The Deep Question: What are your top three Spielberg films?
Check out Making the Monster, David Bigelow's upcoming documentary about Jaws, featuring Aaron's artwork!:
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Selected original artwork and limited edition prints from Aaron are available on his site!
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This Week's Features:
Jaws (1975)
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Cinema Drive Classics presents:
Some movie scores do more than breathe life into a story - some are so intrinsic to the film's impact that they elevate it to a level of success unattainable without it. Music is a mighty pillar for these films, an undercurrent of transforming emotion, drama, and larger-than-life storytelling.
The Deep Question: What is the first and last movie score you purchased?
This Week's Features:
Back to the Future (1985)
Blade Runner (1982)
Interstellar (2014)
Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
Star Wars (1977)
Superman (1978)
The Terminator (1984)
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Finish off your tall glass of Cinema Drive Season 5 with a chaser of not one, not two, but three Cinema Drive Classics! A full trilogy of nostalgic wonder.
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To close out Season 5, Jason and Ryan relax with some good company and a tall glass of movies. It's an all-out, unscripted, completely off the wall, good ol' discussion about film. In this improvised episode, Cinema Drive ends up covering a number of topics, and stumbles upon some fascinating questions.
The Deep Question: What movie crew does your life story?
This Week's Features:
Everything
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Roanoke, Virginia pens us a love letter for our recent movie series episode arcs.
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We at Cinema Drive don't want to assume you've seen or even heard of these forgotten films. While never in the spotlight, each of them has something to offer and each touches upon a running theme of reinvention. Listen in as Jason and Ryan guide you through the dusty Hall of Unremembered Cinema.
The Deep Question: Top three films you wish had sequels?
This Week's Features:
Equilibrium (2002)
Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)
Regarding Henry (1991)
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Jason and Ryan regard the new Dalton and ask the ultimate movie question: "Is this better or worse than Road House (1989)?"
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Drive along with Cinema Drive through two driving pieces of cinema about drivers. Nuff said.
The Deep Question: What are your favorite and least favorite Ben Affleck roles?
This Week's Features:
Drive (2011)
The Driver (1978)
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The desperate need to live drives Leondaro DiCaprio and Tom Hanks in these fantastic dramas. Jason and Ryan muse on man vs. wild, from the harsh winter of the Dakotas to the bleak isolation of a tropical island. Alejandro G. Iñárritu and Robert Zemeckis are at the top of their game in these engaging and touching contemplations on survival.
The Deep Question: Could The Goonies (1985) be remade?
This Week's Features:
Cast Away (2000)
The Revenant (2015)
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Listen in to Jason's and Ryan's takes on these films and other recent watches.
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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 does 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)
Patriot Games (1992)
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Jason and Ryan have cherrypicked two heist films that stand apart from your typical thieving fare. The Hot Rock (1972) is the elusive diamond that Robert Redford's crew have to steal time and again in the face of bad luck, greed, and hilarity. Inside Man (2006) is Clive Owen - a mysterious con with a heart - facing off against cunning detective Denzel Washington, on the hunt for an elusive motive.
The Deep Question: What's the worst movie with the best title?
This Week's Features:
The Hot Rock (1972)
Inside Man (2006)
Denzel Washington takes the high ground in the deep seas of Crimson Tide (1995), knocks us off our feet in Training Day (2001), and embodies a Man on Fire (2004) here and in so many other movies. Sure, he can handle drama, but Washington absolutely delivers as a man of action! Jason and Ryan did the difficult work of determining dangerous films to dive into for this second of Cinema Drive's two-part Denzel devotional.
The Deep Question: Which actors most convincingly play younger and older versions of the same character?
This Week's Features:
Crimson Tide (1995)
Man on Fire (2004)
Training Day (2001)
Only Denzel Washington could cement Glory (1989) as glorious, ensure you always Remember the Titans (2000), and so perfectly inhabit the dark complexities of an American Gangster (2007). Listen in as Cinema Drive celebrates some of the best dramatic fare of one of the best actors of our time and all time. Jason and Ryan analyze what the man does to kill it time and again in this first of a two-part Denzel devotional.
The Deep Question: What's the funniest line from a movie you can think of right now?
This Week's Features:
American Gangster (2007)
Glory (1989)
Remember the Titans (2000)
No one defined a bizarrely macabre aesthetic like Tim Burton. In these early offerings he blew audiences away by letting his fevered imagination off the leash - like a kid in a creepy toy shop! While his substance is often overwhelmed by his style, what Burton delivers in style is just too much fun to ignore.
The Deep Question: What's a film you were completely wrong about?
This Week's Features:
Beetlejuice (1988)
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
Let Cinema Drive take you out to the ball game again! Jason and Ryan run on to the field with three more films that Movieland just can't forget. As North Carolinians and Durham Bulls fans, they're especially proud to sport their best Bulls gear and provide color commentary about a "bunch of lollygaggers"...
The Deep Question: What is the last line?
This Week's Features:
Bad News Bears (1976)
Bull Durham (1988)
The Sandlot (1993)
It's a Cinema Drive Easters! Happy Easters to all of you out there in Movieland. Jared Hess takes center stage with his two best "pleasantly stupid" comedies. Napoleon and Nacho make no apologies for who they are, and we get to die laughing at their awkward and hilarious journeys.
The Deep Question: If you could only watch one genre of movie the rest of the year, what would it be?
This Week's Features:
Nacho Libre (2006)
Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
Hal Ashby directed some of the most touching, hilarious, and beloved motion pictures of the 1970s, and his "classic" period could rightfully be bookended with these two highly-regarded films. Equal parts poignant and comedic, Ashby's impressive early body of work is well-represented in these beautiful films.
The Deep Question: If Tom Hanks is America's Dad, who is America's Mom?
This Week's Features:
Being There (1979)
Harold and Maude (1971)
Dune: Part Two (2024) is upon us! Denis Villeneuve overwhelms with a sequel that expands upon the scope and promise of Dune: Part One (2021). Deftly reshaping Frank Herbert's layered novel into pure cinema, Villeneuve delivers a powerful film that blends a grand political scale with thrilling action, soulful romance, and the dark side of victory.
The Deep Question: If you could have dinner with one actor right now, who would it be?
This Week's Features:
Dune: Part Two (2024)
Gideon has a whole new perspective on movies - what films change when you watch them as an adult?
Denis Villeneuve is the chosen one the movie industry has been waiting for! Blending the complex ideas of Frank Herbert's novel and its formidable cast of characters into a terrific screenplay, Villeneuve caught the hearts of both fans and critics alike. Dune: Part One (2021) was a cinematic achievement, with everyone from the actors and composer to the production designer and cinematographer firing on all cylinders. Jason and Ryan revel in the beauty and power of a science fiction film that did what so few these days do: show us something new.
The Deep Question: What's a movie you'll never watch?
This Week's Features:
Dune: Part One (2021)
Lions and podcasts and bears, oh my! In this double feature, our heroes' education and desire to tame the wild are put to the test. Faced with dire circumstances, they turn to their primal instincts to survive.
The Deep Question: Would you rather be hunted by a Terminator or a Predator?
This Week's Features:
The Edge (1997)
The Ghost and the Darkness (1996)
Is North by Northwest (1959) the ultimate Alfred Hitchcock film? Jason and Ryan think so! Listen to an all new Cinema Drive that gives this progenitor of classic espionage films the analysis and love it deserves.
The Deep Question: Who is your favorite acting dynasty?
This Week's Features:
North by Northwest (1959)
Malcolm P. says Cinema Drive made him want to see Paterson (2016) and expresses love for Adam Driver.
All's fair in love, war, and the Cinema Drive Valentine's Day Ultimate RomCom Showdown! Jason and Ryan have put in the work, done the research, and created THE bracket to finally determine which contestant wins the title of Ultimate RomCom! Tune in as 32 of the most popular and beloved romcoms compete to top a genre frozen in time - in history and in our hearts.
The Deep Question: Other than Morgan Freeman, who would you choose to narrate your life?
This Week's Features:
A Lot Like Love (2005)
As Good as It Gets (1997)
Brown Sugar (2002)
Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)
Elizabethtown (2005)
Hitch (2005)
The Holiday (2006)
How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998)
How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days (2003)
The Lake House (2006)
Love, Actually (2003)
Moonstruck (1987)
Music and Lyrics (2007)
Must Love Dogs (2005)
My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997)
My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
Notting Hill (1999)
Pretty Woman (1990)
The Proposal (2009)
Return to Me (2000)
Runaway Bride (1999)
Serendipity (2001)
Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
Something’s Gotta Give (2003)
Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
Two Weeks Notice (2002)
The Wedding Singer (1998)
What Women Want (2000)
When Harry Met Sally… (1989)
While You Were Sleeping (1995)
You’ve Got Mail (1998)
Be our (Christopher) Guest this episode as Jason and Ryan pay homage to two mockumentaries that set the stage for a comedy genre phenomenon. After teaming with Rob Reiner, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer to deliver the rockumentary classic This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Christopher Guest started a reign of dry satire with the cult classic Waiting for Guffman (1996). Tune in for some laughs with one of America's "loudest podcasts"!
The Deep Question: What is the most recent really good western film that you have seen?
This Week's Features:
This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
Waiting for Guffman (1996)
What do genre-defining movies like This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Stand By Me (1986), The Princess Bride (1987), When Harry Met Sally... (1989), Misery (1990) and A Few Good Men (1992) have in common? The cinematic chameleon Rob Reiner! Deftly leaping from comedy to drama - and everything in between - Reiner's early directing career was defined by hit after hit, never pulling the same trick twice. Jason and Ryan celebrate his work and the crown jewel that is the beloved, memorable The Princess Bride.
The Deep Question: What five 80s action movies do you show a total noob first?
This Week's Features:
The Princess Bride (1987)
When you're the underdog the only thing you've got in your corner is your willingness to persevere. Rocky and Rudy both go the distance in these sports films that are about so much more than sticking it out for 15 rounds with Apollo Creed or getting to dress for Notre Dame's Fighting Irish. Our heroes' hearts are what inspire these stories and the communities that catch their vision.
The Deep Question: What's a movie spinoff that should've happened?
This Week's Features:
Rocky (1976)
Rudy (1993)
What's up in this episode, doc?! Leopards, dinosaur bones, igneous rocks, and a Chinese dragon! Hijinks were never higher and nonsense was never funnier than in these classic screwball comedies from Howard Hawks and his student Peter Bogdanovich. Jason and Ryan die laughing as they remember the dialogue, the spectacle, and the joy.
The Deep Question: Can you identify the celebrity by their real name?
This Week's Features:
Bringing Up Baby (1938)
What's Up, Doc? (1972)
PhilZ argues for Empire Records and dances his way into our hearts with an amazing 80s movie question.
Kathryn Bigelow delivers two movies that'll have your adrenaline pumping! With a range that goes from award-winning fare to pulpy action, this acclaimed director drives suspense while still discovering the depths of her characters.
The Deep Question: How would you recast Point Break?
This Week's Features:
The Hurt Locker (2008)
Point Break (1991)
ALZHoopz is on the hunt for movies that'll please both young adults and old(er) adults.
The Lord of the Rings finds its satisfying and profound conclusion in the Oscar-sweeping The Return of the King (2003). 20 years on, the trilogy has stood the test of time and cemented its legacy with an emotional resonance that other franchises could only dream of. Finally realizing his cinematic ambition, Peter Jackson successfully wraps up the enormous story of a beloved cast of characters.
The Deep Question: What's something you love about The Hobbit trilogy?
This Week's Features:
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Cinema Drive continues the unexpected journey into Middle-Earth with the second film in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy: The Two Towers (2002). Featuring incredible special effects from the introduction of Gollum to the conclusion of Helm's Deep, this movie expanded the scope of not just this fantasy world, but its character growth as well.
The Deep Question: What is your favorite cameo in The Lord of the Rings trilogy?
This Week's Features:
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Cinema Drive Season Five starts out with an epic podcast trilogy on the most epic movie trilogy of all: The Lord of the Rings. Starting with The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), Jason and Ryan get deep into the magic that Peter Jackson breathed into J.R.R. Tolkien's magnificent work. With phenomenal talent, an ambitious commitment to the source material, and a score that ties it all together, this first film set the stage for how powerful this story could be.
The Deep Question: What is your favorite piece of music from The Lord of the Rings trilogy?
This Week's Features:
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Mister Mxyzptlk writes back with love for V for Vendetta (2005) and other Alan Moore stories.
Cinema Drive Classics presents:
For fans of The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, and the power of music, Cinema Drive presents one of the best double features you'll ever sing along to. Both films are driven by that transformative magic but present the material with very different focuses and takeaways. Catch the tunes and the passion in an all-new episode from two non-musical hosts.
The Deep Question: If you were going to participate in filmmaking, what role would you be drawn to?
This Week's Features:
Blinded by the Light (2019)
Yesterday (2019)
Cinema Drive Classics presents:
It's the finale of Season One! Cinema Drive has been entertaining and engaging you for 25 glorious episodes, and they've saved the best for last: THE GREATEST ACTION MOVIE OF ALL TIME. Doubtless. Decisive. Definitive.
The Deep Question: What is a movie that you watched more than once in a short period of time?
Season One may be over, but it doesn't end here: The guys are pumped and primed to bring you SEASON TWO on June 29, 2022!
This Week's Features:
Aliens (1986)
Atomic Blonde (2017)
Bad Boys II (2003)
CODA (2021)
Die Hard (1988)
Dude, Where's My Car? (2000)
Face/Off (1997)
The Greatest Showman (2017)
Hard Boiled (1992)
John Wick (2014)
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
The Matrix (1999)
Predator (1987)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Speed (1994)
Taken (2008)
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
Season 4 is wrapped up but Cinema Drive Classics are here to keep you warm this holiday season.
Cinema Drive Season 4 crescendos in this Christmas finale dedicated to the holiday warmth and fun of Home Alone (1990)! Jason and Ryan gather round the hearth to remember the magical melding of John Hughes, John Williams, Chris Columbus, Macaulay Culkin, Catherine O'Hara, Joe Pesci, and the beloved John Candy. So many elements coalesced perfectly to deliver a film that stands the test of time each holiday season.
The Deep Question: What movie is the most recent addition to your perennial Christmas watch list?
This Week's Features:
Home Alone (1990)
William Friedkin's crime classic is equal parts hectic action and hazy morality. Offering more and more with continued viewings, this incredible movie is a magnificent train wreck that you can't take your eyes off of.
The Deep Question: What is your favorite Stephen King movie?
This Week's Features:
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)
Daniel F. says the numbers are in and Cinema Drive is missing the impact of the box office.
Jason and Ryan are in awe of the power of Viola Davis' screen presence. In this episode they analyze what she accomplishes in her films and how her performance elevates those stories to a whole new level. Listen in for an appreciation of this acting powerhouse and the ambitious Widows (2018).
The Deep Question: What is a biopic you would like to see made?
This Week's Features:
The Woman King (2022)
Widows (2018)
Red Planet Day is November 28 and Cinema Drive seizes the chance to take another look at Ridley Scott's The Martian (2015)! Just what does it take to bring Matt Damon home anyway? And how do you entertain audiences while still relentlessly educating them in an adventure that puts the science in sci-fi?
The Deep Question: What MCU film have you seen the most?
This Week's Features:
The Martian (2015)
Jason and Ryan are celebrating (tolerating?) Life Day this November 17 with the most infamous Star Wars film around! Cinema Drive explores the Star Wars impact that empowered anybody and everybody with carte blanche to make content at all costs - and argues that this mentality still manifests itself in the Star Wars content machine today.
The Deep Question: Which director has the highest percentage of films you love?
Check out ‘Ahsoka’ and the Star Wars Cultural Cul-de-Sac by Ali Arikan
This Week's Features:
The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)
After taking the deep dive into Casino Royale (2006), Jason and Ryan knew it was time to give the now concluded Daniel Craig 007 arc the love it deserves. Shake up a drink of choice and settle in for a look back at perhaps the best character study of Bond ever filmed.
The Deep Question: When you are feeling low and you just need to throw on a great film, what is that comfort movie for you?
This Week's Features:
Casino Royale (2006)
No Time to Die (2021)
Quantum of Solace (2008)
Skyfall (2012)
Spectre (2015)
Cinema Drive remembers Guy Fawkes Day and Love Your Red Hair Day with a couple of movies that have nothing in common but November 5! (Kinda!) There's so much disparity between these two admirably alliterative flicks that it was too much fun for Jason and Ryan NOT to get into both.
The Deep Question: What is a movie watching experience that changed your enjoyment of a film, for better or for worse?
This Week's Features:
Pretty in Pink (1986)
V for Vendetta (2005)
A Happy Halloween to all of you out there in Movieland! This year Jason and Ryan go into isolated dread in the deep Antarctic and circle each other with mistrust and fear...or at least they would if they didn't both love this Carpenter classic so darn much. Halloween is a time to celebrate films like The Thing (1982) that still hold up 41 years later (!), so join Cinema Drive this Spooky Season.
The Deep Question: What's a movie that you enjoyed near the time of it's release, but it doesn't necessarily impress you today?
This Week's Features:
The Thing (1982)
Spin a double album of Cinema Drive and sit back to reflect on the record days of yore. Jason and Ryan compare and contrast two films that revolve around record stores but differ drastically with how they bring drama and character growth to the screen.
The Deep Question: What's a TV show you'd recommend?
This Week's Features:
Empire Records (1995)
High Fidelity (2000)
Cinema Drive knew "you were all counting on us" to land a goofy spoofy episode all about the genius of Leslie Nielsen and his two best collaborations with the Zuckers and Abrahams. But if you don't like groaning with laughter every four seconds, then "there's nothing to see here. Please disperse!"
The Deep Question: What is a movie that has sat on your "to watch" list for more than a decade?
This Week's Features:
Airplane! (1980)
The Naked Gun (1988)
Cinema Drive loves the veritable talent that is the versatile Val Kilmer! His passion and powerful performances were evident even in his early years with these cult flicks that started off his career. Join Jason and Ryan as they explore what made these films fun and worth another watch!
The Deep Question: What's a movie you'd still enjoy with the sound off?
This Week's Features:
Real Genius (1985)
Top Secret! (1984)
Zach Braff and Jim Jarmusch use New Jersey for a contemplative exploration of both life and their character's psyches. These indie films pair as a terrific Jersey double feature and beautiful meditations that will make you appreciate the little things in life!
The Deep Question: What's a movie you'd still enjoy with your eyes closed?
This Week's Features:
Garden State (2004)
Paterson (2016)
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 (2006
GoldenEye (1995)
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)
George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, much like their characters in these early successful films, were on the precipice of greatness in the 1970s. Going counterculture to the counterculture of the New Hollywood movement, they continued to establish their talent with these impactful and thoughtful cinematic takes on new journeys.
The Deep Question: What is a movie that you enjoyed, however, you don't really feel the need to ever watch it again?
This Week's Features:
American Graffiti (1973)
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
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)
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)
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)
Jack Lemmon shines in two of his most memorable movies, including one with his famous, friendly, and frequent collaborator Walter Matthau. Cinema Drive goes back to the 60s with these landmark films and encourages you to do the same!
The Deep Question: If you received $100, what gaps would you fill on your media shelf?
This Week's Features:
The Apartment (1960)
The Odd Couple (1968)
"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)
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 Monster and its unique look into one of the biggest movies of all time.
Recorded on June 20, 2023, the 48th anniversary of the release of Jaws!
The Deep Question: What are your top three Spielberg films?
Check out Making the Monster, David Bigelow's upcoming documentary about Jaws, featuring Aaron's artwork!:
Instagram: @makingthemonster
Selected original artwork and limited edition prints from Aaron are available on his site!
Website: aaronkaiart.com
Facebook: aaron.kai
Instagram: @aaronkaiart
Twitter: @aaronkaiart
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This Week's Features:
Jaws (1975)
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)
Cliff devoured the 90s extravaganza that kicked off Season 4 (401. Independence Day (1996) and Air Force One (1997): A Cinema Drive Independence Day) and wants more!
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)
BlueB33tle3000 enjoyed 316. Calculated and Compelling: The Humanity of Robotics, and continues the conversation with A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001).
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)
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)
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, Man (2009)
Jurassic Park (1993)
Jurassic Park III (2001)
Jurassic World (2015)
Jurassic World: Dominion (2022)
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
My Favorite Wife (1940)
On the Waterfront (1954)
Rain Man (1988)
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)
CallMeGl@dys looks to the summer spectacles and wants to know what are must-sees for the guys?
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)
Manhunter (1986)
Prince of Darkness (1987)
Red Dragon (2002)
Silence of the Lambs (1991)
They Live (1988)
Season 3 is over, but Cinema Drive isn't done with you yet! Two more classics are heading your way during our break.
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
Facebook: aaron.kai
Instagram: @aaronkaiart
Twitter: @aaronkaiart
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aaron-kai-1b37676
Making the Monster - the upcoming documentary about Jaws, featuring Aaron's artwork:
Instagram: @makingthemonster
This Week's Features:
Bullitt (1968)
The French Connection (1971)
Howard the Duck 68 praises Cinema Drive's love of the 80s and 90s and asks about cult comedies from the era.
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 Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
Time for a double creature feature! One's horror and one's romance, but both are classic comedies in their own right. John Landis and Ron Howard direct and deliver singular films that stand apart...together.
The Deep Question: If you could have any fictional movie weapon, what would it be?
This Week's Features:
An American Werewolf in London (1981)
Splash (1984)
Listen in for a sneak preview about an upcoming appearance from special guest Aaron Kai!
Mental brilliance is imprisoned in troubled minds in these movies about going from breakdown to breakthrough. Both protagonists learn their limitations and navigate using their gifts in the wake of what life has thrown at them.
The Deep Question: If you could wear any movie character's wardrobe, who would you choose?
This Week's Features:
A Beautiful Mind (2001)
Good Will Hunting (1997)
MrMeseeks11970 is curious about Jason and Ryan's DCU perspective in the wake of the franchise flush.
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)
Some movie scores do more than breathe life into a story - some are so intrinsic to the film's impact that they elevate it to a level of success unattainable without it. Music is a mighty pillar for these films, an undercurrent of transforming emotion, drama, and larger-than-life storytelling.
The Deep Question: What is the first and last movie score you purchased?
This Week's Features:
Back to the Future (1985)
Blade Runner (1982)
Interstellar (2014)
Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
Star Wars (1977)
Superman (1978)
The Terminator (1984)
Natasha U. loves Vertigo (1958) and wonders what Jason and Ryan think about the news of the upcoming remake.
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)
Gideon checked out Yesterday (2019) and Blinded by the Light (2019) and shares his perspective on both films.
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)
Belinda2715 wants to know: What it does look like for two hosts with dazzling chemistry to prep for their award-winning show?!
Batter up! It's baseball season, folks. Don't follow the sport? You'll still love these films, each one representative of the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity...all for the love of the game. Cinema Drive swings for the fences in the first of two episodes all about the magic of America's favorite pastime.
The Deep Question: If you could have been a fly on the wall for the making of any movie, what would it be?
This Week's Features:
42 (2013)
A League of Their Own (1992)
For Love of the Game (1999)
The Stratton Story (1949)
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)
Dylan enjoyed our Ocean's Eleven episode so much that he just had to provide his own unique recasting - the worst choices for each role.
Cinema Drive presents another gritty, pulpy, forgotten 80s thriller that tickled your hosts so much it deserved its own episode. Journey back to the days when movie high schoolers looked like they were 35 years-old and over-the-top acting was just part of the fun. Is this flick better or worse than Road House (1989)?! 3:15: The Moment of Truth (1986) awaits!
The Deep Question: What do you think of the black and white versions of Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) and Logan (2017)?
This Week's Features:
3:15: The Moment of Truth (1986)
For fans of The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, and the power of music, Cinema Drive presents one of the best double features you'll ever sing along to. Both films are driven by that transformative magic but present the material with very different focuses and takeaways. Catch the tunes and the passion in an all-new episode from two non-musical hosts.
The Deep Question: If you were going to participate in filmmaking, what role would you be drawn to?
This Week's Features:
Blinded by the Light (2019)
Yesterday (2019)
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:
Everything
FAQ247 questions why the guys so frequently do episodes about deep cuts and lesser known films.
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 of Fire (1984)
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.
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)
We're a reasonable podcast, but we've just experienced some very unreasonable things - like how wonderfully, delightfully good John Carpenter's cult classic still is! A perennial favorite for both of your hosts, Big Trouble promises big charm, big laughs, and continues to be a big hit for more and more audiences in the decades following its box office difficulties. Join Cinema Drive for a hilarious movie that's seriously fun.
The Deep Question: What is the funniest line from a movie you can think of right now?
This Week's Features:
Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
Jason and Ryan get into this year's Oscar season and the inclusion of the box office draws.
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)
Keith points out that the guys don't always give a ton of attention to war films, and wonders which are their favorites.
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)
We've heard from some folks about our Local Hero episode and continue the conversation here.
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)
Mannequin (1987)
Masters of the Universe (1987)
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985)
Space Jam (1996)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
Teen Wolf (1985)
Weekend at Bernie’s (1989)
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
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)
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)
After Cinema Drive: Season 1 and Cinema Drive: Season 2, there was nowhere to go but - you guessed - Cinema Drive: Season 3! What does this threequel have in store? Find out with a trio of episodes on January 4, 2023!
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 our heads.
Listen and learn as Cinema Drive benefits from this incredibly educated, experienced, and passionate doctor! Check out the links below to connect with Rachel's innovative show with Aaron Keck, The Moonlight Awards!
The Deep Question: What is a book or two that has helped you appreciate film more?
The Moonlight Awards with Rachel Schaevitz and Aaron Keck
Website: The Moonlight Awards
Facebook: themoonlightawards
Twitter: @moonlight_award
This Week's Features:
Cinderella Man (2005)
Don't Look Up (2021)
Fearless (2016)
Ghostbusters (1984)
Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Manchester by the Sea (2016)
On the Beach (1959)
Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
Son of Saul (2015)
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)
The Driver (1978)
Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)
Hot Rod (2007)
Inside Moves (1980)
Locke (2013)
The Mask of Zorro (1998)
Mud (2012)
Sunshine (2007)
Wait Until Dark (1967)
Warrior (2011)
Jason and Ryan are taking a break, but that doesn't mean they've left your movie cup empty during the holidays.
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)
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
Three Days of the Condor (1975)
White Christmas (1954)
Season 2 is wrapping up, but the guys have one more Cinema Drive episode tucked in your stocking!
No one is having more fun than the cast of this practically perfect film. A wonderful blend of charisma, humor, hijinks, and atmosphere, Ocean's Eleven has become a timeless classic that shows off the very best of the heist genre. Join Cinema Drive on a winner-takes-all trip to Vegas and beyond.
The Deep Question: How do you feel about Anya Taylor Joy as an artist?
This Week's Features:
Ocean's Eleven (2001)
Sm@rtAlecGuinness responds to the episode on remakes and asks the guys to consider Prometheus (2012) and Alien: Covenant (2017).
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)
Gideon is loving season 2 and opens the door to Jason and Ryan's favorite movie quotes.
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)
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)
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)
Predator (1987)
Raw Deal (1986)
Red Heat (1988)
The Running Man (1987)
Sabotage (2014)
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
Total Recall (1990)
True Lies (1994)
Al Armano returns with a muscular query about a man larger than life: Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Come in from the crunchy leaves and brisk air and put on a nice, warm, comforting podcast! Cinema Drive snuggles up to some favorite fall watches this episode.
The Deep Question: What is your favorite cameo appearance in a film?
This Week's Features:
Elizabethtown (2005)
The Keep (1983)
The Goonies (1985)
The Iron Giant (1999)
October Sky (1999)
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
Bono247 races to regularly keep up with Jason's and Ryan's lists of films from episode to episode. What's the solution?
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)
The Lost Boys (1987)
Paranormal Activity (2007)
The Shining (1980)
Bill Hannigan poses a movie question for the ages: who are the ultimate romantic comedy couple?
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)
The Invisible Man (2020)
Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Suspiria (1977)
The Terminator (1984)
The Thing (1982)
Train to Busan (2016)
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)
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)
Heathers (1988)
High School Musical (2006)
Lucas (1986)
Mean Girls (2004)
My Bodyguard (1980)
Pretty in Pink (1986)
The Principal (1987)
Sixteen Candles (1984)
Three O’Clock High (1987)
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)
Terry O. sends us careening through the multiverse as the guys get into one of the freshest films of the year.
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)
The Jewel of the Nile (1985)
The Last of the Mohicans (1992)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Romancing the Stone (1984)
The War of the Roses (1989)
Tony C. returns with his own favorite movie opening, from the cult sci-fi flick and Firefly television series follow up Serenity (2005).
What do you do when a movie's message is so important that it demands an out-of-the-box approach to its story structure? This week's films changed the game and broke the format for non-fiction filmmaking, to great effect. Cinema Drive reflects on the crucial impact of these messages and the creative, entertaining movies delivering them.
The Deep Question: Which cinematic post-apocalyptic world are you most suited to survive in?
This Week's Features:
The Big Short (2015)
BlacKkKlansman (2018)
Bombshell (2019)
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 of the Lost Ark (1981)
Spectre (2015)
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
White Christmas (1954)
Mr. Holland's Opus has a movie emergency, and this is the moment that Jason and Ryan have been training for.
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)
Red Dawn (1984)
Red Dawn (2012)
Robocop (1987)
Robocop (2014)
The Rocketeer (1991)
Star Trek (2009)
Total Recall (1990)
Total Recall (2012)
The Warriors (1979)
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)
Natalie wonders how the guys are feeling about the upcoming adventure movie known as Indiana Jones and the Quest to End a Franchise.
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, decades in the making.
The Deep Question: What is your favorite John Singleton movie?
This Week's Features:
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
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!
Website: aaronkaiart.com
Trailer for "Impossible Art", a documentary about Aaron's work
Facebook: aaron.kai
Instagram: @aaronkaiart
Twitter: @aaronkaiart
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aaron-kai-1b37676
This Week's Features:
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Cobra (1986)
The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Dawn of the Dead (1978)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
Gone in 60 Seconds (2000)
Great White (1981)
Man of Steel (2013)
Night of the Creeps (1986)
The Rocketeer (1991)
Suspiria (1977)
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
The Thing (1982)
Universal Soldier (1992)
Al Armano sees the headlines of today and realizes we might be closer to a dystopian future than we think. He asks the guys about which science fiction flicks got their predictions right.
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 of the State (1998)
The French Connection (1971)
The French Connection II (1975)
Get Shorty (1995)
Heist (2001)
Hoosiers (1986)
Mississippi Burning (1988)
Night Moves (1975)
The Package (1989)
The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
The Quick and the Dead (1995)
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
Runwaway Jury (2003)
Scarecrow (1973)
Superman (1978)
Uncommon Valor (1983)
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?
Please help Aaron Kai find his missing, one-of-a-kind, priceless, hand-painted Aliens jacket!
Contact Aaron with any information on Instagram: @aaronkaiart
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?
Howard M. breaks into the guys' lines of communication with an intellectual query about...gifs.
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 learn as Cinema Drive benefits from this incredibly educated, experienced, and passionate doctor! Check out the links below to connect with Rachel's innovative show with Aaron Keck, The Moonlight Awards!
The Deep Question: What is a book or two that has helped you appreciate film more?
The Moonlight Awards with Rachel Schaevitz and Aaron Keck
Website: The Moonlight Awards
Facebook: themoonlightawards
Twitter: @moonlight_award
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?
JustJohn asks the guys to reflect on the legendary James Caan, and they happily oblige.
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?
MyDarlingClementine76 writes in and nabs our easiest answer yet: When it comes to foreign films...subs or dubs? This Quick Cut is presented in its original American English.
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?
Alex G. deals us a direct question: Who are our favorite directors? Jason and Ryan come up with two very different answers.
Jen427 teases a taboo topic!: TELEVISION. In a world of movies, what impact do TV shows have for our intrepid Cinema Drive hosts?!
Ruth G. cuts to the quick and coerces Jason and Ryan to confess which films make them ugly cry.
Season 2 is only a couple weeks away! Listen in for a quick preview of what's in store for the highly anticipated sequel to Cinema Drive: Season 1.
Javier M. pitches the guys an easy one when he asks about the Hitchcock films nearest and dearest to their hearts.
It's the finale of Season One! Cinema Drive has been entertaining and engaging you for 25 glorious episodes, and they've saved the best for last: THE GREATEST ACTION MOVIE OF ALL TIME. Doubtless. Decisive. Definitive.
The Deep Question: What is a movie that you watched more than once in a short period of time?
Season One may be over, but it doesn't end here: The guys are pumped and primed to bring you SEASON TWO on June 29, 2022!
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.
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?
Francesca foments a frenzy of fossilized feminine films! Jason and Ryan get real about traditional "chick flicks" of yore.
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?
Gideon goes Gilliam with this behind-the-scenes story of Heath Ledger's friends finishing his final role.
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.
In Bruges (2009)
The Philadelphia Story (1940)
Jojo Rabbit (2019)
High Fidelity (2000)
The Deep Question: What's a movie that you wanted to enjoy, but you just couldn't?
Craig pulls back the curtain on The Theatre's influence in cinema, inspiring a conversation about some of the best film adaptations of plays.
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?
The Ghost and the Darkness (1995) - "Theme From "The Ghost and the Darkness"" by Jerry Goldsmith
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) - by Tan Dun
Somewhere in Time (1980) - by John Barry
Sorcerer (1977) - by Tangerine Dream
Back to the Future (1985) - by Alan Silvestri
Out of Africa (1985) - "I Had a Farm in Africa (Main Title)" by John Barry
Edward Scissorhands (1990) - by Danny Elfman
The Thing (1982) - by John Carpenter
True Romance (1993) - "Main Theme" by Hans Zimmer
Legends of the Fall (1994) - "The Ludlows" by James Horner
Halloween (1978) - by John Carpenter
Rudy (1993) - "Tryouts" by Jerry Goldsmith
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001, 2002, 2003) - by Howard Shore
E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) - by John Williams
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) - by Brad Fiedel
The Last of the Mohicans (1992) - "Main Title", "Elk Hunt", "The Kiss", "Promentory" by Trevor Jones (additional tracks by Randy Edelman)
LandSeaHorse wonders about the wonder of childhood - which films escaped that magical time with their quality intact? And which ones don't hold up today?
"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?
Kaylynn questions the guys about sending movies from cinema to TV - which films might benefit from a change in format?
"Franchise." The word can shut down whole blocks of Movieland these days as we groan in anguish over the next prequel, sequel, reboot, or remake. But some series endure and even evolve to survive. In the 19th entry of the long-running CINEMA DRIVE (Aw man, ANOTHER one?!), your hosts honor the longevity and surprising quality of those franchises making all the right moves to stay in the game.
The Deep Question: What is a movie that you could act out from beginning to end?
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.
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?
S. Lou combines cinema and cuisine for us in this character curiosity. The guys dish about movie personalities they would dare invite over for dinner.
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?
K. Russell boldly poses the question we've all been too ashamed to ask: What are Jason's and Ryan's guilty pleasure films?
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?
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?
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 check out the links below for an immersive ride into his incredible portfolio!
The Deep Question: Who would you want to portray you in a film about your life?
Selected original artwork and limited edition prints from Aaron are available on his site!
Website: aaronkaiart.com
ShoutoutLA interview from February 28, 2022
Trailer for "Impossible Art", a documentary about Aaron's work
Facebook: aaron.kai
Instagram: @aaronkaiart
Twitter: @aaronkaiart
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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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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)?
It is the inexplicable, the unplannable, and the quintessential element that pushes a film into overdrive. Chemistry is that effortless connection that can make or break a movie.
The Deep Question: What is your favorite Danny Glover role?
Dedicated to the films that spark in our souls...These are some of the bricks that built Cinema Drive.
The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
Hidden Figures (2016)
Witness (1985)
Rebel Without A Cause (1955)
The Deep Question: What is a movie context/format that you're a sucker for?
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?
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?
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?
Some scenes burn through your subconscious and live a lifetime in your head. The ongoing conversation about that magic starts here.
The Deep Question: What is a recent movie that has delighted you?
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?
Cinema Drive premieres January 5, 2022! Check us out online at ThisIsCinemaDrive.com.
Special thanks for our music goes to Timecop1983.