Jason West & Ryan Tiren
Cinema Drive
Cinema Drive is fueled by the films that spark in our souls. Our passion is exploring the power of film to engage, to transcend, and to endure. Each week, Ryan and Jason dig beneath the surface into the true intimacy of what makes a movie memorable. Cinema Drive exists to help us all more fully consider and deeply cherish movies.
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Jason West & Ryan Tiren
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Dec 17, 2025
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Episodes
Quick Cuts 77: Artificial Spielberg 07.07.2023 4:58
BlueB33tle3000 enjoyed 316. Calculated and Compelling: The Humanity of Robotics, and continues the conversation with A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001). Message Jason and Ryan
402. Summer of '89: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989) and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) 05.07.2023 59:56
The summer vibes and Season 4 continue with these classic crowd pleasers from Jason's and Ryan's childhood! Aside from the nostalgia, these 1989 blockbusters still hold up as imaginative, balanced, and fun pieces of cinema. Join today's show for a look back at what made them tick. The Deep Question: You start a movie theater…what's the name? This Week's Features: Honey, I...
Quick Cuts 76: Home Run Highlights 30.06.2023 2:42
DrewT loved our baseball double header, and that's why we do what we do! Message Jason and Ryan
401. Independence Day (1996) and Air Force One (1997): A Cinema Drive Independence Day 28.06.2023 59:56
Jason and Ryan kick off Cinema Drive Season 4 with a patriotic celebration of presidents in planes! Nothing helps get you in the American summer spirit like these 90s "classics". Pop open a tall, cool, refreshing episode of Cinema Drive as you head into the heat of fireworks season! The Deep Question: What is the update on your movie resolution? This Week's Features: Air Force One (...
Quick Cuts 75: Cinema Drive: Resurrection 23.06.2023 3:49
The quadrilogy nears fulfillment as Season 4 is just around the corner! Message Jason and Ryan
Cinema Drive Classics: 206. Extraordinary in the Everyday: Slice of Life Movies 21.06.2023 50:39
Cinema Drive Classics presents: Cinema Drive relishes the reality of "slice of life" movies - those films that take a simple setting and find the story within. Jason and Ryan speak to the stories that moved them with the sorrow, the hilarity, and the beauty of everyday life. The Deep Question: How do you rank the Jurassic Park films? This Week's Features: A Beautiful Day in the Neig...
Quick Cuts 74: Summer Viewin' 16.06.2023 4:40
CallMeGl@dys looks to the summer spectacles and wants to know what are must-sees for the guys? Message Jason and Ryan
Cinema Drive Classics: 205. Restrained Sensationalism: The Sensory Fulfillment of Manhunter (1986) 14.06.2023 59:11
Cinema Drive Classics presents: Thomas Harris' inaugural Hannibal Lecter tale "Red Dragon" was first - and arguably best - realized in Michael Mann's cult crime flick Manhunter (1986). This engaging thriller is critiqued and appreciated through two unique perspectives: Ryan has been mesmerized by the film for years, and Jason has just experienced it for the very first time. Joi...
Quick Cuts 73: Classical Cinema Drive 09.06.2023 2:48
Season 3 is over, but Cinema Drive isn't done with you yet! Two more classics are heading your way during our break. Message Jason and Ryan
325. Cat & Mouse and the Artistry of the Chase: Bullitt (1968) and The French Connection (1971) - With Aaron Kai 07.06.2023 55:42
Cinema Drive welcomes Aaron Kai for the Season 3 finale! The master of hyperrealistic movie art joins Jason and Ryan to gush over two groundbreaking, iconic car chases in these classic films. Listen in for some surprising behind-the-scenes facts and a breakdown of what made these movies the powerhouses they were - and still are. Plus, a sneak preview of Aaron's next project! The Deep Question...
Quick Cuts 72: Cherishing Cult Comedies 02.06.2023 4:27
Howard the Duck 68 praises Cinema Drive's love of the 80s and 90s and asks about cult comedies from the era. Message Jason and Ryan
324. Staged and Screened: Musical Translation 31.05.2023 53:01
What does it look like for musicals to make the transition from stage to screen, or for movies to transform from film to performance? What impact is lost or gained in the translation? In each case a sacrifice is made, and Jason and Ryan analyze and discuss the implications. The Deep Question: What two franchises would you merge in a movie? This Week's Features: Dear Evan Hansen (2021) Hamilto...
Quick Cuts 71: Recent Releases 26.05.2023 4:54
Jason and Ryan swap stories about new movies they've seen. Message Jason and Ryan
323. Werewolves and Mermaids and Movies, Oh My!: An American Werewolf in London (1981) and Splash (1984) 24.05.2023 49:32
Time for a double creature feature! One's horror and one's romance, but both are classic comedies in their own right. John Landis and Ron Howard direct and deliver singular films that stand apart...together. The Deep Question: If you could have any fictional movie weapon, what would it be? This Week's Features: An American Werewolf in London (1981) Splash (1984) Message Jason and Ry...
Quick Cuts 70: Aaron Kai Returns! 19.05.2023 2:43
Listen in for a sneak preview about an upcoming appearance from special guest Aaron Kai! Message Jason and Ryan
322. Mathematical Breakthrough: A Beautiful Mind (2001) and Good Will Hunting (1997) 17.05.2023 54:53
Mental brilliance is imprisoned in troubled minds in these movies about going from breakdown to breakthrough. Both protagonists learn their limitations and navigate using their gifts in the wake of what life has thrown at them. The Deep Question: If you could wear any movie character's wardrobe, who would you choose? This Week's Features: A Beautiful Mind (2001) Good Will Hunting (1997)...
Quick Cuts 69: Deserving DCU? 12.05.2023 4:52
MrMeseeks11970 is curious about Jason and Ryan's DCU perspective in the wake of the franchise flush. Message Jason and Ryan
321. Fast Cars & Father Figures: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) and The Fast and the Furious (2001) 10.05.2023 58:48
Jason and Ryan race onto the scene with two car flicks that owned the early 2000s! No one ran the road or ran their crews like Memphis Raines and Dom Toretto. Both films spark a fierce love for fast cars, father figures, and a need for speed. The Deep Question: Did you see Fall (2022)? This Week's Features: The Fast and the Furious (2001) Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) Message Jason and Ryan
Quick Cuts 68: Ireland and Movie Land 05.05.2023 4:29
RedSnapper missed Cinema Drive's lack of St. Patrick's Day celebration this year. Message Jason and Ryan
320. Scoring Success: Music That Made the Movies 03.05.2023 59:29
Some movie scores do more than breathe life into a story - some are so intrinsic to the film's impact that they elevate it to a level of success unattainable without it. Music is a mighty pillar for these films, an undercurrent of transforming emotion, drama, and larger-than-life storytelling. The Deep Question: What is the first and last movie score you purchased? This Week's Features:...
Quick Cuts 67: Vexing Vertigo (1958) News 28.04.2023 4:48
Natasha U. loves Vertigo (1958) and wonders what Jason and Ryan think about the news of the upcoming remake. Message Jason and Ryan
319. Surprising Love: Martian Child (2007) and Witness (1985) 26.04.2023 58:31
Love knows no bounds in these two stories guaranteed to make your heart full. Join Jason and Ryan as they explore the beautiful potency of surprising love in another Cinema Drive episode that'll take you deeper into the power of film and filmmaking. The Deep Question: What is one of your favorite cinematic science fiction vehicles? This Week's Features: Martian Child (2007) Witness (1985...
Quick Cuts 66: Musician Theory 21.04.2023 4:56
Gideon checked out Yesterday (2019) and Blinded by the Light (2019) and shares his perspective on both films. Message Jason and Ryan
318. Batting 1000 - Part II: Moneyball (2011), Angels in the Outfield (1994), and Field of Dreams (1989) 19.04.2023 51:26
Jason and Ryan continue to combine two of America's favorite pastimes - baseball and cinema - with a doubleheader of gripping baseball movies. In this second part they gaze in wonder at three home runs that are still going decades later. Statistics, faith, dreams...they all have their place in the silver screen stadium. The Deep Question: What is a movie you were too bored to finish? This Wee...
Quick Cuts 65: A Peek Behind the Curtain 14.04.2023 3:56
Belinda2715 wants to know: What it does look like for two hosts with dazzling chemistry to prep for their award-winning show?! Message Jason and Ryan
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