Cinema on Tap

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

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