Cinebuds

In this episode of Cinebuds , your favorite movie duo tackles The 96th Academy Awards, aka, The 2024 Oscars! Dori and Kristopher share the films and actors they support, the surprises and the snubs... oh the snubs (Sorry, Barbie). Produced & edited by Kim Shine Theme music by Newski Sponsored by Associated Bank

There's a special guest in this episode of Cinebuds ! Kristopher and his wife, Nicole, chat it up about the one and only chocolatier: Willy Wonka. There's a 2023 remake of the film, starring Timothee Chalamet. What does this week's duo think about the movie? Tune in to find out. Produced & edited by Kim Shine Theme music by Newski Sponsored by Associated Bank

Not much needs to be said about the incomparable Beyoncé. After her record-breaking world tour, based off her latest album, "Renaissance," this megastar dropped a concert film on us all. In this episode of Cinebuds , Dori and special guest host Kim Shine (yes, Cinebuds producer Kim) chat about this illuminating experience that encourages everyone to live freely. Produced & edited by Kim Shine...

Happy New Year, cinephiles! We're glad you're still rocking with us. In our first episode of 2024, Dori and Kristopher take a look back. Listen to hear their favorite films from 2023 and why they loved them. If you missed any past episodes, you might just find some new ones to add to your list for 2024. Happy listening! Produced & edited by Kim Shine Theme music by Newski Sponsored by Associat...

Dori and Kristopher give their take on the new Todd Haynes Directed Netflix film 'May December.' The film is about TV actor Elizabeth (Natalie Portman) who goes to Savannah to prep for a film about a scandalous tabloid romance between Gracie (Julianne Moore) and Joe (Charles Melton). Despite their unusual relationship, Elizabeth discovers hidden complexities that unravel a captivating story about...

Happy Holidays everyone! In this episode of Cinebuds, Dori & Kristopher discuss their favorite holiday movies, past and present, animated and real life. Check them out and see if some of your classics are on their lists. Produced & edited by Kim Shine Theme music by Newski Sponsored by Associated Bank

In this episode of Cinebuds, the pair of cinefiles discuss The Boy and the Heron. It's an animated film about a young 12-year-old boy who struggles to settle in a new town after his mother's death. That's until a talking heron informs the boy that his mother is still alive. Produced & edited by Kim Shine Theme music by Newski Sponsored by Associated Bank

In this episode, Dori and Kristopher enjoy the 2023 holiday film, " The Holdovers ." The movie stars Paul Giamatti as a curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school who remains on campus during Christmas break to babysit a handful of students with nowhere to go. He forms an unlikely bond with one of the "troublemaker" students and the school's head cook, who recently lost her son in the Vi...

In this episode, the 'Buds focus on the touching short film, " The Last Repair Shop ". Dori & Kristopher chat with one of the directors about the value of this business in L.A., the impact on the children and the stories of four of the employees. "Once commonplace in the United States, today Los Angeles is by far the largest and one of the last American cities to provide free and freely repair...

In this Cinebuds Replay from July 2022, Kristopher Pollard was on the hunt for a new Cinebud co-host. This week, he sat down with Radio Milwaukee's Kyle Heller to talk about video game films. Edited by DJ Kenny Perez

In a special episode of Cinebuds, Dori & Kristopher are mixing music and movies! They're inviting local musicians on the podcast to talk about their connection to movies. This week's guest: Marielle Allschwang , who also works at Milwaukee Film. Produced & edited by Kim Shine Theme song by Newski

In this episode of Cinebuds, Dori & Kristopher discuss the 2023 French film, "Anatomy of a Fall" where a woman is suspected of her husband's murder, and their blind son faces a moral dilemma as the sole witness. Produced & edited by Kim Shine Theme song by Newski

In this episode of Cinebuds, Dori & Kristopher gush over "Stop Making Sense," the 1984 American concert film featuring a live performance by American rock band Talking Heads. And, because she's so cool, Dori got to do a Q & A with Talking Heads member Jerry Harrison after a showing of the film at Milwaukee's Oriental Theater. Produced & edited by Kim Shine Theme song by Newski Sponsore...

In this episode of Cinebuds , Dori and Kristopher go back inside the mind of Wes Anderson. This time, the director brings to life a short-story character from author Roald Dahl: Henry Sugar, a wealthy man who takes on the challenge of mastering an extraordinary skill in order to cheat at gambling games (note: There is a little bit of a spoiler in this convo). Produced & edited by Kim Shine The...

In this episode of Cinebuds, the duo talks about a film they never thought would be on the podcast. But they liked it! With a special guest from Milwaukee Film, Dori & Kristopher break down all the cool things about Taylor Swift's 'Eras' Concert Tour film. They also chat about some of the current movies and shows on their lists. Produced & edited by Kim Shine Theme song by Newski Sponsored...

A very special guest joins the Cinebuds this week as they talk about Milwaukee Film's Cultures & Communities Film Festival (CCF). The festival celebrates the history & the beauty of various cultures, inviting movielovers and everyone to join. CCF runs Oct. 5-12 featuring captivating films, panel discussions, networking events, comedy shows and, of course, parties! Kristopher & Dori cha...

The 26th annual Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival opens in October. From October 15-19, film aficionados can watch movies at the Marcus North Shore Cinema in Mequon and then continue to stream selections at home through October 29. Carrying on the rich tradition of celebrating the finest in Jewish film and filmmaking, the 2023 Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival features a variety of intriguing and engagi...

Hello fello cinephiles! In this episode of Cinebuds, Kristopher and Dori try to say good things about the new Jennifer Lawrence film, 'No Hard Feelings' . But honestly, they didn't really like the movie. *uncomfy face* The buds welcomed Lawrence's return to acting, but really wanted stronger writing and more humor from the plot. Aside from that, they also took a break to explore a part of the DC u...

What a time to be alive! In this episode of "Cinebuds," Kristopher & Dori talk about the new teen comedy (and somewhat action flick) Bottoms . They reminisce over the awkwardness and pressures of high school and laugh a lot at ALL of the randomness this movie possessess. They also gush over how funny Marshawn Lynch is in the movie, as the former athlete plays a high school teacher. What else?...

In this episode of Cinebuds, Dori and Kristopher discuss the Australian psychological horror flick 'Run Rabbit Run'. The duo thought the film had legs but, ultimately, there were holes. And somehow, the conversation turned to reminiscing and rewatching the Blade movie trilogy. Produced & edited by Kim Shine Theme song by Newski Sponsored by Associated Bank and Eyes on the Lake: Eyecare & E...

Wow, so much joy for WHAM! *serious tears* In this episode of Cinebuds, Dori and Kristopher remember the glory days of the 80s English-pop duo. They learned some things they didn't know about George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, including how much their devoted friendship influenced their careers. The hosts also catch up on other shows they've been watching and Kris shares his view on reality telev...

It's time to go to space cadet summer camp... in the 1950s. This week, the buds dive into Wes Anderson's nostalgic film 'Asteroid City'. They converse about Anderson's creativity in this film and throughlines throughout his career. Produced & edited by Kim Shine Theme song by Newski Sponsored by Associated Bank and Eyes on the Lake: Eyecare & Eyewear

On this week's episode the Buds saw different movies (not on purpose)! Dori reviews "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" and asks Kristopher if he remembers the crime fighting siblings. Afterward, he shares his thoughts on the horror film, "The Last Voyage of the Demeter" and why sometimes there is a thing as 'too much' Dracula. Produced & edited by Kim Shine Theme song by Newski Spon...

The buds bring in a special guest to help breakdown the new Netflix film, 'They Cloned Tyrone'. They chat about the plot (spoilers!), the magic that is Jamie Foxx, mind control and so many other things. Also, did you know that Erykah Badu created a tailor-made version of one of her most popular songs JUST for this film? And yes, it's THAT song. Produced & edited by Kim Shine Theme song by News...

This week, the Cinebuds gush over a movie they didn't expect to be SO good: Barbie ! They also remember the life and career of Paul Reubens , most famously known for his 1980s character Pee-Wee Herman. It was reported the 70-year-old actor died of cancer July 30. Produced & edited by Kim Shine Theme song by Newski Sponsored by Associated Bank and Eyes on the Lake: Eyecare & Eyewear