Cinema Spectator

Korean cinema month beings with this Bong Joon Ho power-house.

The film school bros #1 choice. Isaac and Cameron discuss this epic, over-dissected classic.

Isaac and Cameron explore a film that excited their love of movies in high school. Does this 2014 release still hold up 7 years later?

Isaac takes over the show to present a film that is a perfect balance of artistry. Cameron give his take on the film while they discuss why this movie works for a causal viewer. 

Isaac and Cameron look back on the last year to discuss what disconnects a casual viewer from a movie. 

Happy Birthday Cinema Spectator! This episode is all about Isaac's perception on the last 51 films viewed.

The final episode of Western month starts Clint Eastwood directing a grounded, gritty film. Cameron and Isaac discuss the evolution of westerns in a modern context. 

Can one of the most famous spaghetti westerns win over a modern viewer? 

Cameron and Isaac continue western month with a final film from John Ford for this month. Experience technicolor on the western front and find out how Ford changed after his experiences in World War 2. 

Western Month begins with some foundational films. Tim is here to mix up the conversation. Let's find out if Western classics can capture a modern viewer!

The final film in Hawks month visits the western genre. Can this Patreon-voted movie catch Isaac's attention and turn him into a Howard Hawks fan? Saddle up and let's find out!

From screwball comedy to noire style, Howard Hawks continues to show his ability to juggle different genres. Can this skill diversity impress a casual viewer?

Howard Hawks month continues with his most well known movie. But can a film that dips between serious drama and witty comedy hold the attention of a modern viewer? 

Leopards, George the dog, and paleontology! What's not to love in this wild 1938 comedy. Is this film captivating to a modern viewer?

Cameron and Isaac are back to discussing black and white films. Listen to some history about screwball comedy's and learn how this film blew up even with studio concerns.  

Isaac, Cameron, and Juzo discuss the high-budget follow up to The Godfather (1972).

Isaac and Cameron tackle one of the greatest films of all time. Can this classic juggernaut catch the attention of a casual viewer?

One of the more modern films on our show, this Patreon voted Sci-Fi film cracks at the origins of the genre itself. But can the movie about a professor talking about squids in space beans hold the attention of a casual? The answer is pretty much yes! I don't usually put the answer in the description, but we forgot to say if this movies rating in the actual show! Instead, our conversation concludes...

As our sci-fi month continues, Patreon has voted on modern sci-fi films to watch. Isaac and Cameron discuss this technical production, but can it save the movie? 

Can this 1990's time travel sci-fi movie still hold the attention of a modern viewer? 

Continuing Sci-Fi month, Robocop proves to explore more parody than science. Does the fun 1980s tone hold up to a modern viewer? 

Kubrick's epic Sci-Fi film proves to be a timeless piece of filmmaking. But can its raw craftsmanship hold the attention of a modern viewer? Does the innovation excuse a slower pace?

Sci-Fi month kicks off with an innovative, silent classic! But can this film's style and production still impress a modern viewer?

Wilder month concludes with a name-swapping drama surrounding a big budget. Can Ace in the Hole keep the attention of a casual or does this films dark commentary slow the enjoyment. 

Isaac and Cameron discuss Billy Wilder's greatest attempt at a raw comedy. They discuss Marilyn Monroe, best gags, and Wilder's brilliance in genre jumping.