Cinema Spectator

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. 

What happens when you just try to be a nice guy? WILD STUFF apparently! Isaac and Cameron talk about this Wilder classic from 1960. 

Wilder Month continues with a forgotten hit! Listen to Isaac and Cameron discuss the power of great characters in film. 

Cameron guides Isaac into Billy Wilder month with his break-through film!

Isaac and Juzo continue the conversation around French films with Breathe (2014). They also discuss the viewer connection with film on a broad level. 

Cameron and special guest Juzo Greenwood talk about a documentary about The Rolling Stones in the late 60s. 

The French New Wave. Will Isaac scoff at another Breathless look-a-like? Or could this heartfelt film crack a regular spectators opinion?

French. French? French!! WIDE SHOTS?!?!?!?!?

This Patreon selected horror comedy reveals Cameron's educational perspective and Isaac's straight take. 

Can a casual movie viewer handle David Lynch's breakthrough film? Will the experimental and weird creativity draw Isaac in or will it destroy his interest? 

Wild colonial love. An oversized instrument. A painful aesthetic. Can this award winning film hold the attention of a casual, contextless view? Cameron and Isaac discuss this movies place in academic analysis while also exploring if the film is any good at all! 

One shot. One angle. One long film. Cameron sieges the 2021 with the power of Manakamana, an experimental documentary that he was subjected to in his training. Can Isaac, the casual viewer, discover enlightenment by watching this movie? Or is this film just a mechanical expedition that no one has really seen for good reason? 

Isaac and Cameron discuss the Patreon voted film of the month to close out 2020! There were some audio issues, we apologize for Isaac sounding like a Transformer. 

Can a powerful director and a blockbuster film save the established film industry? Can it even hold the attention of a causal viewer? Isaac and Cameron sit down to discuss the only movie with the guts to come to theaters during the Covid-19 Pandemic. 

Isaac and Cameron explore a Charlie Kaufman film that is anything but conventional. This direct-to-Netflix movie demands interpretation that could be beyond little Isaac's casual mind.  

Because of technical issues, this episode is a quick review from Isaac. This is not the normal quality or structure of Cinema Spectator, but we wanted to cover our thoughts on the film even though our first recorded didn't work out. We are working on solutions to make sure this doesn't happen often. Thank you for your patience and support!

This final film of Scorsese month voted by patrons explores a twisting mystery thriller on an island full of insane inmates. But is the wild premise enough to hold the attention of a causal viewer? Isaac and Cameron discuss while also reflecting on Isaac's initial exposure to Scorsese films in general. 

Special Guest Juzo Greenwood joins Isaac and Cameron to discuss Martin Scorsese latest release. This is the most modern movie we have reviewed on the show. iIt was a direct-to-netflix film! But is the 3 & 1/2 hour run time too much for the casuals?

Isaac and Cameron are joined by special guest and friend JD Polzin to discuss this classic gangster film!

Isaac and Cameron dive into Taxi Driver, a beautiful film that is trying to say a lot. But does this movie communicate well or is it lost in its own commitment to style? 

One of the first Scorsese films, Isaac and Cameron dive into Mean Streets. Can a rough and raw film break into Isaac's limited film perspective? 

The spooky Patreon Special! Will this classic horror film have Isaac screaming? Or is the voodoo creepy just a little dated for a modern viewer? Let's dive into how The Exorcist holds up!

Can a budget cult classic hold Isaac's attention? Do you need a lot to create big things? Isaac and Cameron share their thoughts on this Sam Raimi classic. 

A classic Kubrick horror film that warrants an in-depth breakdown. Isaac and Cameron discuss how The Shining translates to a modern casual viewer and why it's impressive as a horror film. 

A double feature to kick of our month of Horror is October, Isaac and Cameron explore John Carpenters The Thing while also referencing its influence The Thing from Another World. Do these alien stories stand the test of time?