Cinephile's Digest

We’ve been doing this long enough that waaaaay back on Episode 3 in early 2017, our featured review was “John Wick: Chapter 2”. Here we are over six years later and review the final(?) installment in the epic saga, “John Wick:Chapter 4”. Thank you to listeners both new and old. Hope you enjoy this one. 0:00 – Introductions 15:50 – “John Wick: Chapter 4” Review 1:02:25 – What We’ve Been Watching Mu...

Barely one year later and us horror fiends are already treated to another installment in one of the most iconic horror franchises of all time. Join Matt and Travis for an in-depth review of “Scream VI”. We also spend some time discussing the 2023 Academy Awards, and of course a quick run-through of everything else we’ve been watching. 0:00 – Introductions 17:45 – The Oscars 27:05 – “Scream VI” Spo...

“Pass it on” is the double feature theme this episode. DIE!hards of the show know that we already reviewed “Ringu”, but this time we’re taking a look back at the US-remake “The Ring” and pairing it with the 2022 smash hit, “Smile”. Lots to discuss, don’t miss out. If you want to follow along with the podcast, the theme next time is “I opened up my eyes and saw Signs…and Scary Movie 3”. Yep you gue...

If you love bodily fluids and/or childhood trauma, you are gonna LOVE this episode. We have not one but TWO featured reviews, and both discussions are a hoot. First up is the latest feature from lil nepotiz director Brandon Cronenberg, “Infinity Pool”. Following that up, join us for an in-depth discussion of the buzziest film of 2023 thus far, the Canadian horror film “Skinamarink”. Plus, we catch...

Join Matt, Travis and Paris for a roundtable discussion as we run through our individual top 10 movies of the year. HUGE cameo appearance in this one as well, you guys are gonna shit/cum yourselves so hard. Of course you have to stick around for the end to find out the nominees and winners for our prestigious and coveted awards, such as the “Literal Rollercoaster” award and the legendary “Cream Dr...

The latest craze has hit theaters, and the boys have gotten together to talk about it. No, we’re not talking about Avatar. It’s M3GAN, baby! Join us for a review of the new horror comedy hit, as well as a rundown of some of the other stuff we’ve been watching as we approach the end of cram jam. Next episode will be the big 2022 bash, so get stoked. Enjoy! 0:00 – Introductions 15:15 – “M3GAN” Revie...

We’re joined this episode by Paris for a review AND a draft! Wow so much content, somebody should pay us for this. We start things off with a review of Luca Guadagnino’s latest film “Bones and All”. In the past we’ve been big fans of his work, but we do devour the whole thing head to hog? Stick around after the review for the latest installment in the Digest Film League TM series, where the three...

Listen, you know the drill at this point. The theme is found footage horror. The movies are “Deadstream” and “Noroi: The Curse”. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll poop your pants. Get into it. If you want to follow along with the podcast, the theme next time is “time is just infinite horror.” We will be discussing the time loop horror flicks “Happy Death Day” and “6:45”. Send an email with double f...

We got a two’fer on the docket for you guys this episode. Join us for two featured reviews of new films from two heavy-hitters. We’ve got the new film from Martin McDonagh, “The Banshees of Inisherin”, followed by the latest from James Gray, “Armageddon Time”. A couple of Academy Awards contenders, but do we think they’re gonna hang with the big dogs of the year? Listen to find out. 0:00 – Introdu...

Well folks, we’ve done it. Thanks to Paris, we have discovered what lies at the bottom of the barrel. Sure, the first film is totally fine, but the second? Woof. You need to hear it to believe it. The theme this episode is “time is just infinite horror.” Join us for a double-feature of time loop horror films, “Happy Death Day” and “6:45”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, the theme nex...

Back just in time for Halloween! We’re joined this week by special guest Kyle from Suds & Cinema to discuss a pair of South Korean thrillers. Join us for a WILD discussion of “I Saw the Devil” and “The Wailing”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, the theme next time is found footage horror. We will be discussing “Deadstream” and “Noroi: The Curse”, both available to stream on Shudder. S...

We tackle one of the most polarizing films of the year for our featured review this episode: Andrew Dominik’s “Blonde”. It’s a fictionalized interpretation of the life and career of Marilyn Monroe, but does it go too far? And will the woke mob be coming for us, and/or cumming with us? Let’s just say Matt and Travis don’t see eye to eye on this one. 0:00 – Introductions 05:12 – “Blonde” Review 52:4...

We're back! Travis has returned from his honeymoon in Europe and Matt has escaped the hellscape that is Florida, and both are safely back in Washington. Time to talk movies. Seeing as how it's been awhile (Staind voice), we decided it would be a good idea to catch up with new releases. Enjoy this roundup episode of the 2022 movies we've seen since you last heard from us. Expect more regularly sche...

Run run run run, run run run awaaaaaaay. The theme for the double feature this week is Psycho Killer, qu’est-ce que c’est (Paris was VERY specific about this). Join us for an in-depth discussion of Lars Von Trier’s “The House That Jack Built” as well as “My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, the theme next time is South Korean thrillers. We will...

We’ve got two featured reviews this episode! Haven’t had one of these in awhile. This episode is just the dynamic duo of Matt and Travis. There have only been a few of these in the whole 5+ year history of the show, and these are always HUGE. We hope you enjoy our deep-dive reviews of Jordan Peele’s “Nope” and the latest installment in the Predator franchise, “Prey”. Heads up, the podcast feed wil...

Welcome! The double feature this episode is a pair of foreign contemporary zombie films, and let me tell ya, they have VERY different approaches. Join us for an in-depth discussion of Japan’s “One Cut of the Dead” and Taiwan’s “The Sadness”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, the theme next time is psycho killer! We will be discussing “The House That Jack Built and “My Heart Can’t Beat...

We’ve got something a little different for y’all this time around. In place of our normal review format, we decided to start a new, hopefully recurring feature. Now those familiar with the podcast know that we love drafts around here. So much so that we have created an official league for the events, henceforth known as the Digest Film League. Special guest Paris joins hosts Matt and Travis for th...

Travis’s turn this time around, and we’re having a Polanski-palooza (barf emoji). Yes, we will be discussing two early major works from controversial filmmaker and child rapist on the lam, Roman Polanski. The double feature this week is “Rosemary’s Baby” and “Repulsion”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, next time out we’re going to be watching two contemporary zombie flicks. We will b...

We got a couple mind-benders on the agenda for this episode. Join us for a discussion of two psychological thrillers that blur the lines between reality and fiction, often to horrifying effect. The double feature this week is “Black Swan” and “Perfect Blue”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, it is Travis’s turn to pick and he has once again gone with a Director double feature. We will...

Finally, Alex Garland returns to save cinema. We’re joined by very special guest Paris to discuss the new A24 film “Men”. Dig in, because we go deep on this one. Make sure you stick around for the second half of the show, where we talk TV and other films we’ve recently watched. Hope you enjoy! 0:00 – Introductions 8:58 – “Men” Spoiler-Free Review 41:01 – “Men” Review Continued 1:07:27 – What We’ve...

Bob Egghead is back, baby! It’s just Matt and Travis running the show this week for our review of Robert Eggers’ third feature film, “The Northman”. One of us is a huge egghead, and the other is more of an egg-mirer. Does this one move the needle in the other direction for either of us? And of course you gotta stick around to the end to catch up with all the other crapola we’ve been watching, but...

“A Star is Born” may be the title of a shit movie starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, BUT it’s not a shit theme for the double feature this episode. Join us this week for a discussion of two horror films featuring young starlets looking to make it big in their respective fields in Hollywood, only to find out…shit is fucked up. Those films would be “The Neon Demon” and “Starry Eyes”. If you want...

Fantastic news listeners! We would love to take this opportunity to congratulate Tom and his wife Sarah on welcoming their second child into the world! While Tom is on paternity leave (get real, he’s probably playing Elden Ring), we tapped into the Cinephile’s Digest rogue’s gallery to find an awesome guest for this huge episode. Kyle from the Suds and Cinema podcast joins us for this discussion o...

We already know if you listen to this podcast you’re a sicko, but this episode is for the real SICKOS out there. The utterly debased mfers out there. Join us for an in-depth discussion of two ultra-violent films from Japanese provocateur Takashi Miike, “Ichi the Killer” and “Audition”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, next episode the theme for the double feature is ‘a star is born.’...

The time has come for the best episode of the year, and we have a very special guest. DIE!gest co-host Paris joins us for a roundtable discussion as we run through our individual top 10 movies of the year. Stick around to the end where we announce the nominees and winners for our prestigious and coveted awards. Much love to everyone who has been with us since the beginning, and anyone who has join...