Cinema on Tap

S2E28 Women Directing Sci-Fi: Fast Color

Our Women of SciFi Blend of the Month continues, and this week Scott and Christian are scaling way back: from an astroid destroying the world to three super-powered women trying to understand their heritage. This week, we look at Fast Color, Julia Hart’s 2018 feature. Fast Color is not only smaller in content, it’s one of the least-seen movies yet covered in the podcast. Will our co-hosts uncover a hidden gem?

 

 What is Fast Color?| 0:00 - 9:11, Fun Facts| 9:11 - 12:48, Fast Color - Review| 12:48 - 42:00, Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead| 42:00 - 46:38

S2E27 Women Directing Sci-FI: Deep Impact

It’s time for the first episode of the August blend of the month: Women of SciFi. Although female directors have not often been entrusted with original sci-fi films, there are still some interesting options out there. Scott and Christian start their look at this topic with a film that made its director the most financially successful female director at the time: Deep Impact. Coming out the same year as Michael Bay’s similarly-themed Armageddon, Deep Impact made $350 million at the global box office, but was poorly reviewed. Did our caffeinated co-hosts find a hidden gem, or will they side with the critics? 

 

Intro| 0:00 - 2:54, The Impact of Deep Impact| 2:54 - 15:38, Fun Facts| 15:38 - 19:44, Deep Impact - Review| 19:44 - 41:33, Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead| 41:33 - 44:44

S2E26 We're Back With 2021's Top 5

Cinema Drip is BACK! After a break during the month of July, Scott and Christian have plenty to talk about. The two share their favorites of the year so far, as well as some honorable mentions and a few they each missed. Rumor has it there’s even a little TV talk.

Stay until the end to find out what the Blend of the Month for August will be!

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