Cinematic Savants

This week on Cinematic Savants Ryan gets caught up on a few reviews, starting with Primetime, starring Robert Pattinson. Shawn watched the entire season of Crystal Lake and gives his thoughts on the prequel to the horror classic franchise. Does the show give hope to a franchise that has subpar movies? Tommy goes over the hill for the gang and watches Street Fighter and has an honest review of what...

This week on Cinematic Savants Tommy and Shawn discuss the recent news of audiences walking out of Other Mommy, the newly released horror film, starring Jessica Chastain. Shawn binges the entire Carrie series on Amazon Prime, which gives the horror classic a modern twist, but what's Shawn's review of the remake? Tommy finds a hidden gem on Paramont+, Passenger, along with a very harsh revi...

This week on Cinematic Savants Shawn leads with his review of the Netflix documentary, The Idaho Murders, which begs the conversation how certain states treat certain crimes and lethal injections. Tommy gives his take on the season finale of Lanterns. How does it measure up to past DC projects and where does it lead the fans in the future. Season 4 of Ted Lasso comes to a close, but did it give th...

The Cinematic Trinity is back in the studio! After back to back cruises from Shawn and Tommy, they give feedback on their trips. Ryan and Shawn lead off the reviews this week with Resident Evil, directed by Zach Cragger, who' s coming off the hugging successful Weapons of last year, but does he keep the hot streak going? Tommy reviews what could make his Top 5 movies of the year, Heart of the...

On this episode of Cinematic Savants Ryan and Tommy start off with RIP to Michael Wright and Dolly Parton, who sadly passed recently. Tommy opens the topic of movies that make us cry when we need it and the best motivational speakers in cinema history. Tommy gives high praise for Coyote vs. ACME, which was shelved by Warner Brothers. Ryan shares his bad experience watching Buddy, newly released ho...

This Week on Cinematic Savants Shawn has reviews for The Evil Dead Burn and The Last House on Netflix. Tommy reviews Lanterns on HBO Max, Ted Lasso on Apple TV, The Hawk on Netflix, Reacher on Amazon Prime, and Super Troopers 3. With Ryan working from home today, we decided to have him join via phone call to join the Directors Cut segment this week where Tommy challengers Ryan and Shawn to make so...

This week on Cinematic Savants we're joined by the infamous Matt Wood, friend on the podcast to help us review the latest Marvel release Spiderman: Brand New Day. A lot was made of this release, from the cameos, storyline, future of Marvel, box office records, and how it connects to Doomsday. We cover a lot of topics, so enjoy this weeks conversation.

This week on Cinematic Savants the main topic of discussion is the casting announcements from Marvel at Comic Con this year. David Jonnson was casted as the new Black Panther and Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider. From a lot of fans point of view, this was a missed opportunity, but we feel differently. Ryan and Tommy combat the Ryan Gosling casting based off star power and his resume so far. Shawn gives...

This on Cinematic Savants we start off with Will Smith being called to testify in the Jada Pinkett lawsuit. Tommy gives his review of Obsession, newly released on Peacock, causing him to adjust his Top Movies of the Year list. Ryan gives a harsh review of The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon and directed by Christopher Nolan. He breaks down the storyline, action scenes, and the backlash of casting Lup...

This week on Cinematic Savants we're recapping our Boys Night Out watching The Furious, but can good food and company lift the reviews for all? Tommy has very high praise for a new release this week that came from a co-sign of Ryan. The Savants try to figure out why IP properties have been tanking at the box office while original content has been flourishing and breaking records. Lastly, to ca...

This week on Cinematic Savants Ryan gets the fans caught up on reviews missed during his absence. He starts with his take on Star Wars:Mandalorian and Grogu, Scary Movie 6, and The Mummy. Tommy gives his review on the Netflix documentary Maternal Instinct, which follows the disturbing events on woman who took a lie way to far to cover up a fake pregnancy. Ryan has high praise for Backrooms and Obs...

This week on Cinematic Savants the guys celebrate making the Top 20 list of the best Black Filmmaking Podcasts in the U.S. After their month long hiatus, it's time to get back to business. Tommy gives his early thoughts on the Netflix premier on Man on Fire, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Shawn sells Tommy on one of the biggest surprise hits on the year, Obsession, which is breaking some box...

This week on Cinematic Savants reviews for the widely anticipated Mortal Combat 2, starring Karl Urban. Their has been a lot of mixed reviews, most leaning unfavorable, but what do The Savants have to say about it? Tommy reviews the newly released Punisher: One Last Kill, starring Jon Bernthal. Can Marvel stick the landing for such a popular character, prior to his big screen debut in Spider-Man:...

This week on Cinematic Savants Shawn gives his review of the Hulk Hogan documentary on Netflix, Real American. Looking back at his complicated past just before his passing, we breakdown his impact of the wrestling and entertainment world as well as where his place is on the Mount Rushmore of Wrestlers. Tommy shares his review of Daredevil Born Again on Disney+, which brings back a few surprise cha...

Welcome back to Cinematic Savants! This week we're breaking down what some would call one of the most anticipated biopics of all time, Michael. A lot of thoughts and predictions were given on how this film would be handled, the impact of the release, as well as the box office return. Now that the world had its chance to watch, it's our turn to give our review of the life of Michael Jackson...

Welcome back to Cinematic Savants! This week we finally have the return of Ryan Winters who has a lot to get caught up on with the Savants. This weeks show goes all over the place, from reviews on 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple to predictions on the biopic Michael, releasing this week. Enjoy the show and remember to like a subscribe.

This week on Cinematic Savants (minus Ryan) Tommy and Shawn have a quick talk on 80's movies that did not age well, as well as those that did stand the test of time. They have a side conversation of Wedding and moving etiquette. Shawn finally gives his thoughts on Project Hail Mary, which has become a Hugh hit for Ryan Gosling. Tommy gives his review of Paradise on Hulu, starring Sterling K. B...

This week reviews for War Machine on Netflix, starring Alan Ritchson. Daredevil: Born Again season 2 and Paradise reviews this week as well. Shawn and Tommy go into a deep dive on what they deem the best movie theater moments of their lives along with the best plot twists/shocking movie endings in cinema history.

This week on Cinematic Savants we're giving our thoughts on this year's Oscars, with Michael B. Jordan winning Best Actor for sinners. We also discuss past winners and losers that have left this awards ceremony tainted over the years. Reviews this week for Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, which has very high praise from one of the Savants. Also, reviews for Ted season 2 on Peacock...

This week on Cinematic Savants we give our thoughts on the new Yellowstone spinoff show, Marshalls, and the uphill battle they have ahead of them to make a good spinoff show. Shawn realizes not everyone is a fan of Star Wars, as we discuss the prequels vs the original trilogy. Tommy reviews Code 3, starring Rainn Wilson and Lil' Rel Howery, 2 paramedics struggling to make to the end of their s...

That's right, Cinematic Savants are back in the building! After a long hiatas for studio upgrades, we are here again for your weekly entertainment. With so much to cover over the last 2 months, from the Super Bowl halftime show, the Stranger Things series finale, and countless reviews, we get to it. Scream 7, the first big release of the year gets our attention this week. Does the return of Ne...

The Savant Boys are back to give you all the Year End Wrap Up! A lot of storylines to cover, from Stephen King and horror films dominating the box office this year to Marvel downfall with fans. We've lost many stars this year and we want to give our prayers and thoughts to the family, friends, and fans they've impacted with their work in cinema. We cap off the episode with our Top 5 films...

This week we get to what the world has been waiting for, Stranger Things Season 5 release. A lot of fan theories have been circulating the internet, Shawn and Tommy answer some of those theories. Was part 1 a letdown or did it meet expectations? Episode 6 of IT: Welcome to Derry gets a review and Tommy can't help but compare to Stranger Things on what HBO got right with its series and where Ne...

This week Tommy and Shawn go over plans for Thanksgiving and holiday shopping. We have a discussion on the latest update on Grand Theft Auto 7, job verification to play the game (7:21). We do a deep dive on the latest episode of IT: Welcome to Derry and what we can look forward to moving forward (18:58). We review The Running Man, starring Glen Powell, and how it connects to the IT Universe (35:43...

This week on Cinematic Savants we're getting up on that latest episode of IT: Welcome to Derry on HBO Max from Shawn (21:20). Ryan gives up his review of The Black Phone 2 starring Ethan Hawke (30:45). Thoughts on the Scream 7 trailer and Toy Story 5 teaser (38:19). Shawn reviews The Smashing Machine, starring The Rock and Emily Blunt (46:39). We try to figure out who's the most toxic coup...