Cinematic Pulse Podcast

Ever wonder where Cruella came from? How she wound up so...well, cruel? Director Craig Gillespie and his team of writers did a surprisingly excellent job fleshing out one of Disney's classic villains, and an even better job of painting her origin in the cutthroat setting of London's West End fashion scene in the mid-seventies. Listen in as Audrey and Sharee discuss the thoroughly complex plot and...

Jon M. Chu's film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Wicked -- Audrey and Sharee have EVERYTHING to say about the movie that broke records as the highest-grossing musical adaptation EVER. Seen it and NEED to nerd out? Not sure whether or not to spend the money? Heard it was terrible and confused as to why we're obsessed? This is the podcast for you.

Cinematic Pulse gives a laughter-filled episode on Disney’s 1993 cult classic Hocus Pocus .

This has been a bucket list episode since the inception of Cinematic Pulse Podcast. Sharee and Audrey finally tackle the sci-fi blockbuster (and the book that inspired it).

In a bit of a mixup, Audrey and Sharee got overly excited for the Halloween season, and chose to bring you an episode on Kikis Delivery Service this week instead! (Don't worry, their episode on The Martian will still be airing next week!) The duo discusses how the classic 1989 Studio Ghibli film is representative of Japanese culture, the differing plot structure, and of course goes down a bit of a...

Following up on our mini-review from last year, Cinematic Pulse has an in-depth talk about Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse , a sequel to the groundbreaking Sony picture, Into the Spider-Verse. We discuss some of the themes of young-adulthood and the intention behind the film’s beautiful artistry. Across the Spider-Verse is currently streaming on Netflix and available for purchase or rent on Am...

In a new sub-series, Sharee and Audrey do an episode of “CONVINCE ME” — a segment where one host has seen a movie and is trying to convince the other to watch it. The episode this week is on an indie film written and produced by Audrey’s former classmates, Disciples in the Moonlight — a dystopian Christian film centered around a not-too-distant future. The movie is currently available for digital...

Why do movies flop? Why do GOOD movies flop? Sharee and Audrey tackle this 2007 animated film that was way ahead of his time in its format and went up against the likes of Pixar's Ratatouille for Best Animated Feature. Tune in to find out all the things you didn't know you needed to know about this movie.

For this Race Day and Memorial Day weekend, Cinematic Pulse is talking about the 2006 animated masterpiece, Disney’s Cars . Showcasing the surprising vocal talents of Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy, this movie is the kind that teaches important lessons like humility, friendship, and respect.

In honor of Mother's Day last weekend, Cinematic Pulse discusses one of Mama Jackson's favorite movies - the 2005 film adaptation of Pride & Prejudice. This is a movie Sharee can watch over and over again, but Audrey is a die-hard 1995 TV-miniseries fan. Can they meet in the middle on their appreciation for this movie?

Based on the novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg, Cinematic Pulse’s movie this week was picked by one of their subscribers. Listen in as Sharee and Audrey discuss some of the film’s themes, the past/present narrative format, and the relatability of this 1991 classic.

In honor of Audrey’s late grandmother, the Cinematic Pulse duo discuss her favorite movie — the 1965 Julie Andrews classic, The Sound of Music.

A warning for our listeners: While this episode does not contain any directly explicit content, it does discuss very difficult themes and events, including grooming and sexual exploitation of minors. Listener discretion is advised. Sharee and Audrey discuss the gut-wrenching HBO docuseries that exposed the appalling atmosphere and actions behind the glory days of Nickelodeon Studios.

In celebration of the upcoming solar eclipse, Cinematic Pulse FINALLY does their most-requested episode EVER. Audrey and Sharee finally dive into the film adaptation of Stephanie Meyer’s genre-defining novel, Twilight . As a filmmaker, Sharee LOVES this movie; as a writer, Audrey DOES NOT. Tune in for this perfect yin-yang of an episode as the duo gives their fans what they want at long last.

For Women’s History Month, Sharee and Audrey thought they would tackle one of fiction’s great heroine’s — Katniss Everdeen. Listen in as they discuss the star-studded cast, the heart-wrenching themes of this movie, and how it feels to fight for what you love.

For Women's History month, Sharee and Audrey are taking a closer look at Greta Gerwig's cerebral comedy Barbie. Full of intelligent satire and commentary on what it means to just be human, Cinematic Pulse attempts to unpack a film which, in their opinion, was criminally under-awarded.

Based on Isaac Marion’s novel of the same name, Warm Bodies is a romance-comedy-action mashup that tells the story of Romeo and Juliet set in a zombie apocalypse. Listen as Sharee and Audrey break down the movie’s themes in this belated Valentine’s Day episode.

With Sharee off this week, Audrey is on solo to discuss the first season of the much-anticipated Disney+ series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” She discusses target audience, production value and casting, and (of course) how this series compares to the best-selling book series by Rick Riordan.

Get Out made Jordan Peele the very first black American writer, producer, and director to make over $100 million in a film debut. In honor of Black History Month, Sharee and Audrey dive in to the breakout thriller and cultural sensation and Oscar award-winner for “Best Original Screenplay.”

Cinematic Pulse finally tackles Studio Ghibli! Tune in for a discussion on the 2004 film Howl’s Moving Castle and why Sharee loves this animation style so much!

Join Audrey and Sharee as they take a look back on Cinematic Pulse over the course of 2023. What has changed? What have they learned? What were their favorite episodes, and what are they looking forward to doing in 2024?

Based on the prequel novel by Suzanne Collins, the origin story of Coriolanus Snow is brought to life and shows us the early days of how the Hunger Games came to be. In a solo review, Audrey breaks down how the movie compares to the book and how this movie breaks down as what is ultimately a villain origin story.

Merry Christmas, pulse fans! This episode discusses a heart-warming Christmas classic that was far ahead of its time for 2004. The first movie to be shot entirely in motion-capture, The Polar Express is unsettling for some and a staple for others. Snuggle in for a warm winter’s podcast, and we hope you all have a very Merry Christmas from Cinematic Pulse!

A three-generation Christmas classic, Audrey and Sharee dip their toes into a study in the history of film — discussing differences in writing, filming, and runtime. They also float how this movie could be done in 2023 but also discuss why this movie, over many of its contemporaries, has endured for nigh one hundred years.

As Chris Columbus’s Home Alone gets popular again this inflation-plagued holiday season, Cinematic Pulse breaks it down and talks about all the things that made them notice this movie was DEFINITELY made in 1990 along with all of their signature hilarious ramblings.