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S3E22 Baseball: Moneyball + Top 5 Baseball Movies (feat. Henrique DaMour)

Our baseball month draws to a close as we discuss what may be the best modern baseball movie: Moneyball.

Henrique DaMour returns after his first appearance earlier this month to discuss the Brad Pitt biopic of Billy Beane. Moneyball is a baseball movie that largely takes place off the field. Why is it so good? We break it down. Plus, we share our Top 5 baseball movies, featuring nostalgic classics, recent faves, and a bunch of movies we didn’t discuss on the show this month.

Also: Our initial thoughts on Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, a cameo from a Cinema on Tap family member to discuss Lilo & Stitch, and a short discussion about the end of the Cannes film festival.

What’s your favorite baseball movie? Let us know at cinemaontappodcast@gmail.com

S3E21 Baseball: The Natural

Baseball month continues with a movie The Ringer’s Bill Simmons once said was 1 of only 2 possible options for the top spot on any “Best Sports Movies” list: The Natural.

Barry Levinson’s second film stars Robert Redford as a baseball player who attempts a major league comeback in middle age after a gunshot wound in his youth robbed him of his opportunity to try out for a team. The film is arguably even more fantastical than Field of Dreams, and our hosts break down every crazy turn of the narrative, Redford’s performance, and the great supporting cast.

Plus, our thoughts on Final Destination: Bloodlines!

What’s your favorite baseball movie? Let us know at cinemaontappodcast@gmail.com

S3E20 Baseball: Bull Durham (feat. Ben Zaiser)

Baseball month continues, and we’re sticking with Kevin Costner. We step back in time a year to 1988 to discuss the baseball romantic dreamed Bull Durham!

Crash Davis, Nuke LaLoosh, and Annie Savoy find themselves in a love triangle after Crash is sent down to the Single-A Durham Bulls to mentor Nuke. Bull Durham is widely beloved, considered one of the best sports movies ever made, and was a key moment in the careers of Costner, Tim Robbins, Susan Sarandon, and writer/director Ron Shelton. But, what will our hosts think? We’re joined by new friend of the show Ben Zaiser to break things down.

What’s your favorite baseball movie? Let us know at cinemaontappodcast@gmail.com

S3E19 Baseball: Field of Dreams (feat. Henrique DaMour)

It’s been too long since we had a month dedicated to sports movies here at Cinema on Tap. So, grab a hot dog and a beer, pull out your scorecard, and settle in to the bleachers, because May is Baseball Month!

We’re starting with a classic baseball movie: Field of Dreams. Our hosts break down how weird the movie is, Kevin Costner’s performance, and what Field of Dreams is really about. Plus, we’re bringing in new friend of the show Henrique DaMour, a longtime baseball fan and sports commentator/esports caster.

What’s your favorite baseball movie? Let us know at cinemaontappodcast@gmail.com

S3E18 Bonus: SLOIFF, Summer Box Office, All About Eve, Sing Street

We’re taking a break between monthly themes for a bonus episode! Christian and Lalo tied to win our Oscars prediction game, so we have both of their movie picks: All About Eve and Sing Street! Two wildly different movies, but movies we all recommend.

Before that, we’re kicking off a new game to determine a bonus episode: the Summer Box Office game. The boys take 21 upcoming summer movies and rank them from highest-grossing blockbuster to biggest bomb. Whoever gets the most correct list picks a bonus episode later this year.

Plus, Scott shares his thoughts on the 31st San Luis Obispo International Film Festival! We’ve got a packed show, but a good show.

Got any thoughts on today’s episode? Let us know at cinemaontappodcast@gmail.com

S3E17 Modern Spies: Spy Recommendations

Our Modern Spies month concludes as we talk about two new releases and a bunch of streaming recommendations! We’re starting with Black Bag and The Amateur, then moving on to some movies you can watch from the comfort of your own home. We’ve got comedies, action movies, animated spies, and a John le Carre adaptation to recommend, so we’re certain we’ll recommend something that you’ll like!

Plus, our introductory thoughts on Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, a movie that will certainly be returning to the show on one of our best of 2025 episodes.

Got a spy movie you’d recommend? Send us an email to cinemaontappodcast@gmail.com

S3E16 Modern Spies: Casino Royale

Modern Spies month continues as we look at the most famous movie spy of them all: James Bond. This week, we take a look at Daniel Craig’s first outing, Casino Royale.

Casino Royale is not only one of the best reviewed Bond movies that Craig appeared in, it’s one of the best reviewed Bond movies of all time. Our hosts are rewatching and introducing Producer Lalo to his very first James Bond movie! How does it hold up? Is it really one of the best Bond movies? Listen on to find out our thoughts.

Plus, our thoughts on Alex Farland and Ray Mendoza’s Warfare!

What’s your favorite Bond movie? Let us know at cinemaontappodcast@gmail.com

S3E15 Modern Spies: The Bourne Identity

Modern Spies month continues as we go from Ethan Hunt to Jason Bourne. The Bourne Identity was credited with shifting the aesthetics of spy films for the 21st century, not only moving away from gadgets and one-liners but utilizing handheld cinematography and fast editing in its hand-to-hand fight sequences. Christian and Scott will consider whether these innovations still play well over 20 years later.

Plus, some thoughts on the box office success of A Minecraft Movie & the state of movies in 2025 so far.

How do you feel about the Bourne franchise? Let us know at cinemaontappodcast@gmail.com

S3E14 Modern Spies: Mission: Impossible

It’s a new month, and our new theme is inspired by a couple of new releases: Modern Spies. In appreciation of Steven Soderbergh’s Black Bag and the upcoming The Amateur, our hosts are looking back at some of the most influential spy movies of recent history. First up - Mission: Impossible.

We’ve looked at Fallout and Dead Reckoning on the show, but it’s time to go back to Tom Cruise’s first outing as Ethan Hunt. With a mission gone wrong, hilarious mid-90s internet usage, and exploding chewing gum, the original impossible mission is still a delight. We break down the Langley Heist and discuss the original film in relationship to the rest of the franchise.

Plus, if you dig this movie, stay tuned for a couple suggestions inspired by some narrative connections.

What’s your favorite movie in the Mission: Impossible series? Let us know at cinemaontappodcast@gmail.com

S3E13 90s Spielberg: Ranking 90s Spielberg (and Hook + The Lost World: Jurassic Park + Amistad)

This week, we conclude our month long look at Steven Spielberg’s run in the 90s. While he directed some incredible films during these years, he made 3 others with varying reputations: Hook, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, and Amistad.

Our hosts share their brief thoughts on each film before revealing their ranking of Spielberg’s 90s films. Plus, our Top 5 Spielberg scenes of the 90s!

Stay tuned to hear about our plans for April.

What’s your favorite Steven Spielberg movie? Let us know at cinemaontappodcast@gmail.com