Cinephile's Digest

We made it to Episode 50! Thank you to everyone who has been supporting us since the very beginning, and all of the new listeners we’ve picked up along the way. We wanted to do something special for this milestone episode, so in addition to a hard-hitting review of “Creed II”, we decided to pit 64 movies we have featured on this podcast against one another in what we’re dubbing the “Cinephile’s Di...

Howdy partners! We’re fixin’ to have a real good time on this here episode with not one, not two, but THREE dandy reviews. Cozy on up to the campfire with a stiff drink and have yourself a ball listenin’ to us cowboys talk about “Boy Erased”, “Widows” and “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs”. Y’all take care now. 0:00 – Introductions 17:25 – “Boy Erased” Review 26:20 – “Widows” Spoiler-Free Review 45:00...

We’ve got a triple-header in store for y’all on this episode, as we tackle three brand spankin’ new releases. The bulk of the conversation is spent discussing the polarizing remake of “Suspiria”, but we also devote some time to the horror/action hybrid shenanigans of “Overlord” as well as the domestic drama “Wildlife”. Hope you enjoy. 0:00 – Introductions 14:09 – “Suspiria” Spoiler-Free Review 45:...

We’re equal parts spooky and gnar on this episode, as we tackle two highly-anticipated Fall releases: “Halloween” and Jonah Hill’s directorial debut, “Mid90s”. Which movie has better shreddage? Depends on which kind you’re looking for. Queue it up and take a stab at this radical episode. 0:00 – Introductions 11:33 – “Halloween” Spoiler-Free Review 36:10 – “Halloween” Review Continued 50:37 – “Mid9...

Two toothsome Tinseltown titans go head-to-head in our featured reviews this week, as we have the Bradley Cooper helmed vehicle “A Star is Born” going up against a Neil Armstrong biopic starring Ryan Gosling, “First Man”. This episode contains some of the most heated discussion we’ve ever had on the show, so strap in enjoy the ride. 0:00 – Introductions 20:58 – “A Star Is Born” Spoiler-Free Review...

Our friend Paris is back on the show this episode to discuss “A Simple Favor” and the new Netflix original from Jeremy Saulnier, “Hold the Dark”. There are some differences of opinion over these ones, so check it out to see where we land. 0:00 – Introductions 13:19 – “A Simple Favor” Spoiler-Free Review 31:16 – “A Simple Favor” Review Continued 45:18 – “Hold the Dark” Spoiler-Free Review 1:06:30 –...

The gang reunites with our buddy Cyrus for the second episode in a row to review the new Shane Black action flick, “The Predator”. It has the pedigree, but is this continuation of the Predator franchise a fun action romp, or a Predaturd? Queue it up in the ol’ podcast app and smash that play button to find out. We also have quite a few new releases to discuss in the second half of the show, so don...

We welcome our friend Cyrus to the show this week to review two of the surprise hits of the summer: “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Searching”. See how these movies stack up, and stick around for the second half to hear about what else we’ve been watching lately. 0:00 – Introductions 16:31 – “Crazy Rich Asians” Spoiler-Free Review 45:50 – “Crazy Rich Asians” Review Continued 53:57 – “Searching” Spoiler-F...

This episode features a trio of reviews where we explore the depths of the ocean AND systems of oppression. Our discussion of the mega-shark blockbuster “The Meg” is sandwiched between reviews of two powerful films, “Blindspotting” and the new Spike Lee joint, “BlacKkKlansman”. It’s like tuna on rye. Stay tuned in the second half to hear about what else we’ve been watching lately, including an in-...

The Cinephile’s Digest team reconvenes for an impossible mission: find a way to make three white cis dudes talking about movies together on a podcast interesting. But just like Ethan Hunt, we found a way to overcome insurmountable odds and save the world (our version of it, anyway). Join us for in-depth reviews of “Mission Impossible: Fallout” and “Eighth Grade”, as well as a lengthy discussion of...

We’ve got a huge one for you guys this week. We have FOUR featured reviews on the show: the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe film “Ant-Man and the Wasp”, the much-hyped Sundance darling “Sorry to Bother You”, the father-daughter drama “Leave No Trace”, and “The First Purge”, the fourth entry in the Purge horror franchise. And it doesn’t stop there! We also run down our Top 5 films of the year so f...

Tom is in Nepal bare-knuckle boxing Yetis, so it’s just the dynamic duo of Matt and Travis on this episode. We’ve got three featured reviews on the show, and we don’t agree on everything. Do “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” and “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” live up to their predecessors? Did we cry approximately 50 times while watching the Mr. Rogers doc, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” Queue up the e...

It’s gettin’ hot over here in sunny Seattle, but the Cinephile’s Digest crew persevered to deliver a real banger of a show. This week we discuss a trio of new releases: “Incredibles 2”, “Hereditary” and “American Animals”. Is Pixar’s latest sequel worth the wait? Did the most hyped horror movie ever make us poop? Did the animals chug Bud Light and fire shotguns into the air while wearing American...

Do you like Wookies and pandering references? How about Judaism and repressed sexuality? Eco-warriors and crises of faith? We’ve got something for everyone this week. Tune in for full reviews of “Solo: A Star Wars Story”, “Disobedience” and “First Reformed”. It’s a hot one. 0:00 – Introductions 9:45 – “Solo: A Star Wars Story” Spoiler-Free Review 25:45 – “Solo: A Star Wars Story” Review Continued...

The gang reconvenes to discuss yet another superhero movie (when will this madness end?!). Tune in for our review of "Deadpool 2", as well as a deep dive into the new Jason Reitman/Diablo Cody team-up, "Tully". Stick around for the second half to find out what else we've been watching and see who wins the Rotten Tomatoes game this week. 0:00 – Introductions 14:10 – “Deadpool 2” Spoiler-Free Review...

Ten years in the making, and the time has finally come to see what this Thanos dude is all about. Join us for an in-depth review of “Avengers: Infinity War”, as well as a review of the new Lynne Ramsay film, “You Were Never Really Here” starring Joaquin Phoenix. 0:00 – Introductions 11:54 – “Avengers: Infinity War” Spoiler-Free Review 33:11 – “Avengers: Infinity War” Review Continued 1:17:30 – “Yo...

The whole gang is back this week to talk about the movie taking multiplexes by storm right meow. Tune in for our in-depth review of “A Quiet Place” (well meow, bet you thought it was gonna be something else, huh?), as well as a breakdown of everything else we’ve been watching since we last recorded. 0:00 – Introductions 7:38 – “A Quiet Place” Spoiler-Free Review 25:25 – “A Quiet Place” Review Cont...

It’s just Matt and Travis this week, as we convene to discuss two of the early heavy-hitters for 2018: Wes Anderson’s “Isle of Dogs” and Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One”. Are they pieces of fine art, piles of hot dog garbage, or somewhere in between? Queue up the episode to find out. 0:00 – Introductions 4:55 – “Isle of Dogs” Review 28:24 – “Ready Player One” Spoiler-Free Review 49:45 – “Read...

Prolific filmmaker Steven Soderbergh returns to the big screen this week with his new movie “Unsane”, and we’re here to talk about it. Filmed entirely on iPhones, does the gifted auteur’s latest experiment dazzle or fizzle? You’ll have to listen to find out, in addition to hearing about we’ve been watching the past few weeks and who wins this episode’s Rotten Tomatoes game. 0:00 – Introductions 9:...

Things get creepy this episode as we discuss two very different spine-chillers: “Thoroughbreds” and “The Strangers: Prey at Night”. The Oscars also happened, so we go over our predictions to see who came out victorious. Stick around for the second half to hear about what else we’ve been watching as well as our Rotten Tomatoes game. 0:00 – Introductions 7:57 – Oscars Talk 13:05 – “Thoroughbreds” Sp...

Two guests (one new and one returning) join the show to discuss two of the year’s most anticipated releases: “Annihilation” and Marvel’s “Black Panther”. We’ve got a lively one here due in no small part to our unofficial sponsor, which our listeners should be familiar with by this point. Dive in to experience almost three full hours of unadulterated podcast bliss. 0:00 – Introductions 7:55 – “Anni...

Netflix unleased a monster upon the unsuspecting public immediately after the Super Bowl this year, and we’re here to talk about it. Join us for our review of “The Cloverfield Paradox” to find out how it stacks up in the extended Cloverfield universe. Stick around to the end to hear us talk about everything we’ve been watching lately, as well as the return of the Rotten Tomatoes game! 0:00 – Intro...

It’s that time of the year where those gold statues of the shredded naked dude will soon be handed out to a few lucky, rich, and probably white schmucks. Join us to discuss this year’s Academy Award nominations at length, as well as a bracket pitting Best Picture winners since the year 2000 against each other to crown “Best Best Picture”. Plus, all the other stuff we’ve been watching. Dig in. 0:00...

The episode you’ve all been waiting for has arrived! We saw a lot of movies in the past 12 months, and the time has come to rank them. Join us as we count down our personal Top 10 films of 2017, and reflect on the year as a whole. There will be beers. There will be cheers. There will be tears. 0:00 – Introductions 10:58 – Top 10 Films of 2017 2:22:40 – The Rest of 2017 Music Intro: Phantom Thread...

Year one of the podcast is behind us! Tune in to our last episode recorded in 2017 to hear our thoughts on “Call Me By Your Name” and “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”. We also talk about the best movies we watched in 2017 that did not come out in 2017. Plus, all the usual banter and nonsense you’ve come to expect after a year of this goddamn thing. See everyone again in 2018! 0:00 – Introductions...