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S2E15 2010s Best Picture Winners: Parasite

For their second look at a best picture winner from the last 10 years, Christian and Scott dive into the most recent winner, and one of the biggest upsets in Oscar‘s history: Parasite. After another look at that year in the Oscars and some delightful behind the scenes stories, it’s time for the review. Bong Joon-ho’s masterpiece wowed both of them at the time, but do they have the same feelings now? 

 

Intro| 0:00 - 1:55, 2010s Best Picture Winners - Parasite| 1:55 - 12:27, Fun Facts| 12:27 - 20:36, Review| 20:36 - 51:06, Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead| 51:06 - 56:19

S2E14 2010s Best Picture Winners: 12 Years a Slave

Christian and Scott kick off their newest blend of the month: 2010s Best Picture Winners. They start with one of the better and arguably most important films to take the top prize at the Oscars: 12 Years a Slave. After discussing Steve McQueen and the nominations at the Oscars that year, the two turn their eyes to their review; 12 Years a Slave is widely considered to be one of the times the Academy got it spot on in recent memory—do Scott and Christian agree?

 

 Intro| 0:00 - 1:27, 2010s Best Picture Winners - 12 Years a Slave| 1:27 - 13:32, Fun Facts| 13:32 - 19:44, Review| 19:44 - 52:48, Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead| 52:48 - 56:30

S2E13 Unreliable Narrators: Gone Girl

It’s time to wrap up Unreliable Narrator‘s week with our most recent – and possibly best? – pick, Gone Girl. Christian and Scott chat about David Fincher, their relationship to his movies, and some fun facts from behind the scenes. Then, it’s time to take a look at the only movie Scott hadn’t seen before starting this blend. Did it work for him, or was Christian given yet another reason to be disappointed?

 

Intro| 0:00 - 1:11, Gone Girl - Unreliable Narrators| 1:11 - 14:09, Fun Facts| 14:09 - 18:39, Review| 18:39 - 41:40, Awards| 41:40 - 47:53, Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead| 47:53 - 50:33

S2E12 Unreliable Narrators: Memento

Another week, another unreliable narrator! This week, Christian and Scott check out Christopher Nolan‘s breakout hit, Memento. The two discuss Nolan’s career, and their respective opinions on the filmmaker. After Scott’s favorite segment, Fun Facts, the two then review Memento. How does its use of the trope compare to The Usual Suspects? And, is it still a success 21 years on?

 

 Intro| 0:00 - 1:21, Memento and Christopher Nolan - Unreliable Narrators| 1:21 - 14:33, Fun Facts| 14:33 - 20:01, Review| 20:01 - 47:03, Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead| 47:03 - 49:50

S2E11 Unreliable Narrators: The Usual Suspects

It’s the start of a new blend of the month here on Cinema Drip, and Scott and Christian are all too excited to enter into a spoiler-filled month to discuss Unreliable Narrators in the film. We start with The Usual Suspects, a movie that boasts one of the most famous plot twists of all time. Our hosts discuss some of the background and context and wonder if the film lost some luster because of some of the figures involved. After some fun facts, they then share their review. Is The Usual Suspects still a 90s classic, or has it lost some of its shine? 

 

Intro| 0:00 - 1:00, The Usual Suspects - Unreliable Narrators| 1:00 - 3:13, The Usual Suspects - History| 3:13 - 13:41, Fun Facts| 13:41 - 19:41, Review| 19:41 - 48:23, Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead| 48:23 - 51:37

S2E10 Rec: The Rom-Com-A-Thon (feat. Emily Baker and Braxton Cody)

Scott and Christian are joined by two friends this week – one old, in Emily Baker, and one new, in Braxton Cody. The foursome each take a turn recommending a 2010s romcom (Emily cheated a bit—hers is a new release). These movies represent lots of fun twists on the genre and some really solid options, all available on popular streaming services. We hope you enjoy!

 

 Intro| 0:00 - 3:43, What is a romcom?| 3:43 - 10:34, About Time| 10:34 - 25:00, The Big Sick| 25:00 - 34:55, Set It Up| 34:55 - 45:10, The Map of Tiny Perfect Things| 45:10 - 56:54, Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead| 56:54 - 1:02:09

S2E9 Live-Action + Animation: Tom & Jerry

It’s a rare occasion in Cinema Drip—a new release! Scott and Christian dive in to the latest HBO Max release, Tom and Jerry. Our two hosts discuss whether it was a worthy successor to the old cartoons to wrap up the Live Action/Animated Blend of the Month. Then, it’s time for the awards. Which film will take home our hosts’ respective Best Picture honors? 

 

Intro| 0:00 - 1:28, A Mild Analysis of “Tom & Jerry”| 1:28 - 25:11, Monthly Blend Awards| 25:11 - 40:09, Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead| 40:09 - 45:31

S2E8 Live-Action + Animation: Space Jam / Looney Tunes: Back in Action

It’s a very special week here on the Cinema Drip podcast as our good friend Paul Yoder joins the show yet again to discuss Looney Tunes movies! After sharing a little bit about their respective personal histories with Bugs, Daffy, and the gang, the trio dissect 1996’s Space Jam and 2003’s Looney Tunes: Back in Action. One is a revered 90s classic, the other an ill-fated box office bomb. If you didn’t already suspect it, there are some hot takes on this episode… 

 

Check out Paul’s work at authorsdozen.com

 

 Intro| 0:00 - 3:18, The Personal Significance of Looney Tunes| 3:18 - 11:04, Space Jam| 11:04 - 40:13, Looney Tunes Back in Action| 40:13 - 1:03:04, Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead| 1:03:04 - 1:07:34

S2E7 Live-Action + Animation: Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Scott’s in charge of our monthly blend, so you know it’s about to get weird. It’s time for the live action/animated blend of the month, starting with Who Framed Roger Rabbit! First, Scott and Christian chat about the background leading up to its release and the influence it had after it came out. After sharing a few more fun facts (Scott’s new favorite part of the show) the two dive into their review. Does Who Framed Roger Rabbit hold up? Or is it too problematic? 

 

Intro| 0:00 - 1:48, The Cultural Impact of Who Framed Roger Rabbit| 1:48 - 18:27, Fun Facts| 18:27 - 23:42, Critical Discussion| 23:42 - 52:20, Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead| 52:20 - 54:41

S2E6 Bonus: The Sundance Kid(s) (feat. Tyler Penn)

Having recently come from the at-home virtual Sundance Film Festival, we bring you this special bonus episode from our very own Christian Ubillus. He was able to attend the festival with his roommate, the one and only Tyler Penn, and together, they managed to squeeze in 15 new movies over the course of three days. On this episode, they talk about what they thought about the Sundance experience and rank the films from 15 to 1. It's a special look and a spotlight on movies that may not be released soon, but that are important to keep on your radar for the future.