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S2E25 Hispanic Musical Month: In The Heights

It’s time for a new release! To wrap up Hispanic Musicals month, Scott and Christian take a look at the brand new In the Heights, based on Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning musical. It’s been the subject of some controversy since it’s release, which the two discuss before sharing their review. Is In the Heights worthy of its recent acclaim?

 

 Intro| 0:00 - 4:27, What is In The Heights?| 4:27 - 11:13, Fun Facts| 11:13 - 15:59, In The Heights - Review| 15:59 - 43:48, Hispanic Musicals Month Awards| 43:48 - 55:36, Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead| 55:36 - 59:55

S2E24 Hispanic Musical Month: Zoot Suit

Today on the podcast, Hispanic Musical Month marches on as Christian and Scott take a look at the live theater/film hybrid Zoot Suit, written and directed by Luis Valdez. After last week’s Classic Hollywood pick, it’s time to get weird. The two discuss some of the context and culture at play before diving into the review. Zoot Suit is one of the smallest movies we’ve yet covered on the podcast. Does it deserve to have a bigger reputation?

 

 Intro| 0:00 - 2:10, Zoot Suit’s Discourse (or lack thereof)| 2:10 - 9:33, Fun Facts| 9:33 - 12:40, Zoot Suit - Review| 12:40 - 39:17, Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead| 39:17 - 45:26

S2E23 Hispanic Musical Month: West Side Story

5, 6, 7, 8! It’s the start of a new blend of the month here at Cinema Drip: Hispanic Musicals. Christian and Scott kick off the newest blend by looking at one of the most iconic classic Hollywood titles: West Side Story. The two chat about their history with the movie (or lack thereof) before diving into the review. Did our co-hosts join in the praise, or is there another Cinema Drip hot take inbound?

 

 Intro| 0:00 - 4:51, The Background of West Side Story| 4:51 - 10:52, Fun Facts| 10:52 - 15:57, West Side Story - Review| 15:57 - 40:23, Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead| 40:23 - 46:47

S2E22 Rec: Edward Norton and Music Movies

It’s been a while since our last streaming recommendations episode, and Christian and Scott are ready to give you 4 great options to check out this weekend. The duo start with a couple Edward Norton recommendations before sharing a couple music film recommendations. Stay tuned for an update on June’s blend of the month! 

 

 Intro| 0:00 - 2:05, Keeping the Faith| 2:05 - 9:40, 25th Hour| 9:40 - 18:07, Pitch Perfect| 18:07 - 26:30, Once| 26:30 - 35:00, Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead| 35:00 - 40:42

S2E21 Magic(Magicians and Illusionists): Now You See Me (feat. Paul Gunsalus)

Magic May wraps up with a special guest — Paul Gunsalus! Paul, a blossoming illusionist himself, offered the original suggestion to look at movies featuring magicians. It was a blast to have him on to talk about Now You See Me.

After their discussion of the movie, the trio take a look at their awards for this blend of the month (including a bonus discussion you won’t want to miss!).

 

Intro| 0:00 - 1:42, Now You See Me - Background Info| 1:42 - 7:57, Review| 7:57 - 33:02, Magic Month Overview| 33:02 - 36:53, Awards| 36:53 - 49:32, Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead| 49:32 - 54:44

S2E20 Magic(Magicians and Illusionists): The Illusionist

Magic May marches on! This time, Christian and Scott take another look at a 2006 film featuring a magician at the center: The Illusionist. Despite becoming a box office success, and receiving an Oscar nomination for its cinematography, The Illusionist is not nearly as fondly remembered as The Prestige. Our hosts take a look at writer/director Neil Burger‘s career, share some fun facts as per usual, and then dive into the review. Should The Illusionist be remembered? Or is it better left forgotten?

 

Intro| 0:00 - 0:49, The Illusionist - In Context| 0:49 - 10:01, Fun Facts| 10:01 - 13:31, Review| 13:31 - 38:49, Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead| 38:49 - 42:15

S2E19 Magic(Magicians and Illusionists): The Prestige

Abracadabra Alakazam, Scott and Christian are back at it again!

 

It’s the start of Magic May here on the Cinema Drip podcast, and our cohosts begin with Christopher Nolan‘s The Prestige. It’s the latest Nolan movie to be covered on the podcast, so the two catch up on his career at that point and discuss the many behind the scenes fun facts. Then, the review. Some say The Prestige is one of Nolan’s best, but what do our hosts think?

 

 Intro| 0:00 - 1:15, The Prestige - Personal and Historical Context| 1:15 - 12:16, Fun Facts| 12:16 - 16:57, Review| 16:57 - 45:45, Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead| 45:45 - 47:23

S2E18 The Oscars Aftershow

It’s time to reflect on The Oscars! Christian and Scott are fashionably late to the discourse, quickly catching up on each category. All in all, a decent show with a bit of a stinker of an ending. Let us know your thoughts!

Also, an update on the next Cinema Drip Blend of the Month at the end of the show.

S2E17 The Oscars Show (with Keenan Culler from Hollywood Week)

It’s a special week on Cinema Drip, as Scott and Christian are joined by Keenan Culler to discuss the 93rd Academy Awards! The trio dive into the big eight categories to discuss some of their favorite films of the year and offer their thoughts on who they would like to win big on Sunday. Also, several friends of the show send in their thoughts on what films they enjoyed that are part of the big day!

S2E16 2010s Best Picture Winners: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

It’s a big week on the Cinema Drip Podcast. It’s time to discuss Christian’s favorite movie of all time: Birdman (or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance). A contentious Best picture winner on reflection, Birdman has huge admirers and ardent detractors alike. Scott and Christian start by reflecting on the 2014 Oscars — a big year in each of their movie fandoms. Then of course it’s fun facts time, with a lot of airtime spent on kisses. Lastly, it’s time to revisit Birdman. Christian’s feelings are set, but does Scott feel the same? 

 

Intro| 0:00 - 0:53, Personal Histories with Birdman| 0:53 - 8:47, 2014 Oscars in Retrospect| 8:47 - 14:57, 2010s Best Picture Winners - Birdman| 14:57 - 21:09, Fun Facts| 21:09 - 26:47, Review| 26:47 - 1:10:24, Awards| 1:10:24 - 1:20:53, Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead| 1:20:53 - 1:24:39