The Cine-Files

On this episode of The Cine-Files LIVE, hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris revisit IRON MAN 3 to discuss the film, PTSD in the MCU, The Mandarin controversy, where it ranks in the IRON MAN trilogy, where it ranks in the Marvel Universe of movies overall, and more! This is the audio only version but if you want to watch Steve and John you can do so here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKuiKOwqdPQ  ...

This Sunday at 3PM Pacific time, The Cine-Files is returning to the MCU to discuss Iron Man 3 which was released almost exactly 10 years ago. While it made over a billion dollars, this film often draws strongly diverging opinions from fans. You can watch the show live (or later) right here on our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/live/PKuiKOwqdPQ Or wait for an audio only version in our podcast...

Well, it took them over three hours but Scott, John and Steve managed to complete their epic exploration of David Fincher's The Social Network in three parts. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here.  https://amzn.to/3opLnen Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at  https://www.ci...

One of the things that makes David Fincher's The Social Network such a compelling film is how complex, brilliant and ultimately unknowable its main character is. What Sorkin, Fincher and, of course Jesse Eisenberg do with the fictitious version of one of the most powerful and influential men in the world today is almost to draw us in by pushing us away. It is a fascinating performance and Scot...

John Rocha calls David Fincher's, The Social Network, arguably the greatest film of the 21st century. Special Guest, Scott Mantz, describes it as "The Citizen Kane" of the 21st century and Steve Morris is still trying to wrap his head around not only the craft, power and artistry of this amazing film but the incredible importance of its subject matter in today's world. If you haven...

There are few movies that have been talked about more often as a potential episode of The Cine-Files than David Fincher's, The Social Network. Not only is this an incredible movie with a groundbreaking script, amazing performances and fantastic score but it is also an important film that deals with a phenomenon that has literally changed the world in ways we are only beginning to understand. P...

Producer and Executive Michael Ross returns to The Cine-Files to discuss one of the funniest and most influential films ever made. To say that Rob Reiner's 1982 mockumentary, This is Spinal Tap invented its own genre is an incredible understatement. From improv projects like Waiting for Huffman and Curb your Enthusiasm to comedies using the documentary form like The Office and Parks and Recrea...

This Friday, The Cine-Files goes to 11. (and if you don't know what that means you definitely need to click on this link) https://amzn.to/41j8bKX Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarks John @therochasays Steve @srmorris The Cin...

It looks like The Cine-Files aren't the only ones exploring the world of Quentin Tarantino. KCRW has just released a completely unique audio experience which tells the story of how this unlikely artists became one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. It's called "Fade In: Quentin Tarantino & Pulp Fiction" and we're very proud to welcome its producer, writer, actor and di...

On this episode of The Cine-Files LIVE, hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris debate why the Fans vs Film Critics divide has never been wider and if this is leading to the death of Film Criticism and possibly the movie franchises these fandoms love! Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook: ht...

Famed film critic for The New York Times, A.O. Scott has announced his retirement giving changes in cinema and toxic fandom as his reasons. John and Steve have a lot to say on this topic and they plan to have that discussion live on their YouTube channel, this Friday March 31st at 4PM Pacific Time. Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film...

The Cine-Files exploration of Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained reaches its powerful and very bloody conclusion as Django takes his revenge on Candie Land and everyone in it particularly Stephen. Actor, wrestler, comedian and pundit, Jay Washington, once again joins Steve and John for what is certainly a memorable conversation.  If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or st...

Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds truly sets the direction for his next several films, with its It Hitchcokian suspense, revisionist history and focus on revenge. It also happens to be extremely entertaining, scary and absolutely thrilling.  If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here.  https://amzn.to/3ncmF0i Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files a...

No Season of Tarantino would be complete without a return to World War II and our examination of Inglourious Basterds complete with a brand new introduciton.  If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here.  https://amzn.to/3ncmF0i Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-fi...

The Cine-Files welcome Actor, pundit and comedian, Jay Washington back to continue their discussion of the intense, disturbing, funny and thrilling Quentin Tarantino film, Django Unchained. In part 2, Django completes his training as a bounty hunter and he and Dr. Schultz turn their attention rescuing his lady love from the hands of Calvin Candi and the evil and endlessly fascinating Stephen.   If...

Since this is The Season of Tarantino it seems only fitting to revisit one of our favorite episodes of all time, our 2017 deep dive into Pulp Fiction with very special guest Sasha Perl Raver. This was an absolutely fantastic conversation and the only thing that could possibly improve it is to make it longer and that's what we've done by adding a brand new intro which is exactly what we&#39...

This week on the Cine-Files we travel into the Antebellum past to watch Jamie Foxx join bounty hunter Christoph Waltz in an epic quest of violence and revenge. Joining us on this journey is actor, wrestler, comedian and pundit, Jay Washington.  If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/3CUhFCw Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https:/...

We hope you aren't sick of Quentin Tarantino because this Friday we journey with Jamie Foxx and Christoph Waltz as they blast their way through the Antebellum South in Django Unchained. Joining us for this journey of revenge we are thrilled to welcome Actor, Comedian, Pundit and Wrestler, Jay Washington, back to our microphones for what we're sure will be an epic journey on The Cine-Files....

On this episode of The Cine-Files LIVE, hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris revisit and discuss ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD for our Season of Tarantino! Join them and offer up your thoughts about these incredible films that are more topical than you might think in 2023. If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/3mytRDx Don’t forget to support...

The season of Tarantino continues with a live discussion of his latest film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Like all of Tarantino's work Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, elicits very strong feelings. For some it's their favorite of his films, others find parts of it bewildering and even disturbing. However, we want to know what you think both about this film and about Quentin Tarantino in gen...

It's finally here, the conclusion to our exploration of Quentin Tarantino's first film Reservoir Dogs with special guest David McKenna. When we first discussed this film back in 2016 our conversation lasted just over an hour. This time it took three parts and almost five hours and it was worth every minute.  If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here....

In part 2 of their deep dive into Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs, John, Steve and their special guest David McKenna, explore one of the most violent and disturbing moments ever captured (or not captured) on film, the infamous ear cutting scene as well as one of the incredibly inventive and captivating Commode Story. In other words, The Season of Tarantino is a gift that just keeps on givin...

We continue our tribute to the great Hugh Hudson by reposting art 2 of the film that put him on the cinematic map, winner of the academy award for best picture, Chariots of Fire.  If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/3k1W3hp Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at...

A few days ago we lost the director of one of our favorite films. Sir Hugh Hudson doesn't have a long list of classic films on his IMDB but he was a director who dedicated his entire life to the craft of filmmaking and also happened to make one of the greatest sports films of all time and one of our personal favorites, Chariots of Fire. This story of two Olympic sprinters competing just after...

The season of Tarantino continues with part one of our deep dive into the film that put him on the map, Reservoir Dogs. This is, without question, one of the greatest debut films from any director in the history of the medium and we have an incredible time discussing it with our very special guest screenwriter and producer David McKenna.  If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or...