Michael Christopher

Cine-Men

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Mike and Alex talk about a different movie every week, and assess it from a specific filmmaking skill (i.e. cinematography, writing, sound design) and see how they can learn about that filmmaking skill.

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Michael Christopher

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Is The Greatest Showman Even Good? 12.05.2026 1:16:26

For our second musical film of the month, we watched The Greatest Showman. To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pages If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2026 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/collection/1894865⁠⁠ If you w...

Is Singin' in the Rain the Best Musical? 05.05.2026 1:06:14

To kick off musicals month, we are talking about Singin' in the Rain. To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pages If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2026 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/collection/1894865 ⁠⁠If you wa...

The Harder They Fall is a New American Mythology 28.04.2026 1:11:18

We have Mike's Mom on to talk about our final western of the month, The Harder They Fall. To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pages If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2026 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/collection...

Hell or High Water is a Western with Modern Economics and Ethics 21.04.2026 1:15:14

On this episode, we have guest Paul Wright, from World's Best Media on to talk about the 2016 film. Check out Paul's work over at https://best-media-world.com or Worldsbestmedia2017 on Instagram! To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pages If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 202...

Once Upon a Time in the West Lives Up to Its Name 14.04.2026 1:28:33

Sergio Leone's final spaghetti western is a masterpiece and a deeply American film despite not being made by an American filmmaker. To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pages If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2026 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done edi...

Marshall Will Kane is the Lawman Every Cowboy Wants to Be 14.04.2026 1:13:16

On this episode we talk about High Noon to kick start our month of westerns! To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pages If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2026 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: ⁠ https://www.patreon.com/collection/1894865⁠ If you...

Birdman is Like a Shark, It has to Keep Moving Forward 31.03.2026 1:11:31

We finish up our month of Best Cinematography/Picture winners with Birdman! This was the only first time watch of the month for Mike! To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pages If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2026 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done edit...

Does Nolan's Dedication to Practical Filmmaking Hurt or Help Oppenheimer? 24.03.2026 1:15:39

For our penultimate Best Cinematography/Picture month, we're talking about Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer from 2023. To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pages If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2026 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: ht...

Leonardo DiCaprio's First Best Picture Experience is 29 Years Old 17.03.2026 1:06:25

The morning after Leo's third Best Picture win, we're revisiting the first. Enjoy the episode, near, far, wherever you are! To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pages If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2026 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing:...

We Watched All of the 2026 Best Picture Nominees and Rank Them! 15.03.2026 1:48:11

On this episode, we have Mike's friend Kim on to talk about the nominees. To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pages If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2026 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1894865 If you...

Does Lawrence of Arabia have the Best Cinematography Ever? 10.03.2026 1:14:53

We're talking about scale and depth of field, and the 1962 classic, Lawrence of Arabia. To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pagesIf you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2026 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: https://www.patreon.com/collection/18948...

The Last Emperor Uses Color and Space to Trap and Liberate 03.03.2026 1:38:54

We talk about the 1987 Best Picture and Best Cinematography winner, The Last Emperor to kick off our cinematography Oscars month. To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pagesIf you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2026 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: ht...

American Fiction's Real Story is in the Subplots 24.02.2026 1:11:47

We wrap up Black History Month with American Fiction. To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pages If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2026 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1894865 If you want to read the script for...

Sorry to Bother You is Surrealist and Absurdist Satire 17.02.2026 1:14:23

Boot's Riley's feature directorial debut is something that you must watch to understand. If you haven't seen this movie yet, don't watch this episode. To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pagesIf you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2026 collection where we'll post them...

Is Malcolm X a Career High for Spike Lee and Denzel Washington? 10.02.2026 1:14:26

This week we're talking about Malcolm X, both the movie and the man. To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pages If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2026 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1894865 If you want to...

Does Sinners Deserve 16 Oscar Nominations? 04.02.2026 1:10:06

To kick off our black history month deep dive, we felt we had to start with the newest and most Oscar nominated film of the month! To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pages If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2026 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing:...

A Special Day Lives Up to Its Name 04.02.2026 59:28

A Special Day is a 1977 Italian film about two outcasts on the day that Hitler visited Mussolini in Rome. To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pages If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2026 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: https://www.patreon.com/c...

Parthenope has an Undeniable Allure 20.01.2026 1:47:06

We talk about Parthenope, the 2024 film named after the siren from the Odyssey. To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pages If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2026 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1894865 Intro -...

The Conformist is a Beautiful Piece of Anti-Fascist Art 13.01.2026 1:15:00

1970's The Conformist by Bernardo Bertolucci is a visual masterpiece. To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pagesIf you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2026 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1894865Intro - 0:00 Par...

Di Sica Knows How to Give Dignity to Characters in Poverty 06.01.2026 1:33:14

In this episode we watch 1952's Umberto D to kick off Italian language month! To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pages If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2026 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1894865 Intro...

Jonathan Larson Was Not Throwing Away His Shot 30.12.2025 1:25:35

We watched Tick, Tick... Boom! for our final movie of 2025. To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pages If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2026 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1894865 Intro - 0:00 Part 1: Pre-pro...

Which Grinch is the Best of the 3? 23.12.2025 1:45:11

Alex and I watched all three Grinch movies, and we are ready to compare and contrast them! To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pages If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2025 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: https://www.patreon.com/collection/17565...

Is Violent Night Just Die Hard with Santa? 18.12.2025 1:21:00

Violent Night is an action packed Christmas movie that earns the R rating! To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pagesIf you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2025 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1756591Intro - 0:00 Pa...

Is A Christmas Story a Classic or a Dumpster Fire? 09.12.2025 57:29

We talk about the 1983 film A Christmas Story and explore the magic of nostalgia. To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pages If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2025 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1756591 Intro...

Is The Muppet Christmas Carol the Definitive Version? 03.12.2025 1:10:57

We watched The Muppet Christmas Carol this week. Sorry that we're a day late. To get the first 50 pages of The Dinner Party (Mike's novel) go to: https://mailchi.mp/55d095a24c58/first-fifty-pages If you want to get the episodes a couple of days early, check out the 2025 collection where we'll post them as soon as we're done editing: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1756591 Intro...