Cinema Drive

Batter up! It's baseball season, folks. Don't follow the sport? You'll still love these films, each one representative of the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity...all for the love of the game. Cinema Drive swings for the fences in the first of two episodes all about the magic of America's favorite pastime. The Deep Question: If you could have been a fly on the...

Clarice steps up to the plate with a timely question about baseball movies. Message Jason and Ryan

It's National Robotics Week! What better excuse for Jason and Ryan to examine compelling robots in film?! Cinema Drive analyzes those depictions in film that give the viewer pause and a reason to discuss. The Deep Question: How many actors can you identify by their first name only? This Week's Features: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Blade Runner (1982) Blade Runner 2049 (2017) Chappie (20...

Dylan enjoyed our Ocean's Eleven episode so much that he just had to provide his own unique recasting - the worst choices for each role. Message Jason and Ryan

Cinema Drive presents another gritty, pulpy, forgotten 80s thriller that tickled your hosts so much it deserved its own episode. Journey back to the days when movie high schoolers looked like they were 35 years-old and over-the-top acting was just part of the fun. Is this flick better or worse than Road House (1989)?! 3:15: The Moment of Truth (1986) awaits! The Deep Question: What do you think of...

Craig provokes discussion over the Sight & Sound poll result. Message Jason and Ryan

For fans of The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, and the power of music, Cinema Drive presents one of the best double features you'll ever sing along to. Both films are driven by that transformative magic but present the material with very different focuses and takeaways. Catch the tunes and the passion in an all-new episode from two non-musical hosts. The Deep Question: If you were going to parti...

Alex G. was so intrigued by our episode on The Menu that he just had to check it out. Message Jason and Ryan

Movie theaters are struggling to survive, but at what cost? Jason and Ryan break down the latest trends across our culture, cinematic expectations, and what it's going to take to see a film as we draw closer and closer to an unsettling future. What are the implications of tiered pricing for an entertainment experience that's supposed to bring movie lovers together? The Deep Question: Who...

FAQ247 questions why the guys so frequently do episodes about deep cuts and lesser known films. Message Jason and Ryan

A family man fighting for survival through Depression-era boxing, a mercenary hunting for bounty and love in a 50s/80s pulpy gangland saga, and a stunted stuntman's melodramatic attempt to save and destroy his stepfather - each story does something different for Jason and Ryan, but all provide solid cinematic fuel. Cinema Drive rides again in this next entry in the series that focuses on thos...

Jason and Ryan give a sneaky look at what's coming up in the back half of Season 3, and give all of you out there in Movieland just a little (fun) homework. Message Jason and Ryan

Jason and Ryan face off over John Woo's excessive, overblown, ridiculous - and awesome - movie. Was anybody having more fun than Cage and Travolta figuring out how to play each other in a breathtaking hailstorm of balletic bullets?! Is this the peak of 90s Nicolas Cage action cinema?? All this and more unbelievable story elements in a Cinema Drive episode that will take your face...off. The D...

CutiePiePewterPie asks the guys for new films to enjoy. Message Jason and Ryan

We're a reasonable podcast, but we've just experienced some very unreasonable things - like how wonderfully, delightfully good John Carpenter's cult classic still is! A perennial favorite for both of your hosts, Big Trouble promises big charm, big laughs, and continues to be a big hit for more and more audiences in the decades following its box office difficulties. Join Cinema Drive...

Jason and Ryan get into this year's Oscar season and the inclusion of the box office draws. Message Jason and Ryan

Sometimes the message is so well communicated that it DOES transcend the entertainment. That's the power of The Menu (2022) as Jason and Ryan sink their teeth into a Cinema Drive episode they never knew they were going to record. Pull up your seat and prepare for an evening of fine cinematic dining. The Deep Question: What is a recent movie acquisition that you are excited about? This Week&ap...

Keith points out that the guys don't always give a ton of attention to war films, and wonders which are their favorites. Message Jason and Ryan

Cinema Drive celebrates Valentine's Day with a look at the dissolution of a relationship in Martin McDonagh's latest effort. Join Jason and Ryan for a long-awaited discussion about the long-awaited reunion of Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. The Deep Question: Should we see Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) together? This Week's Features: The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) Message Jas...

We've heard from some folks about our Local Hero episode and continue the conversation here. Message Jason and Ryan

Take a walk down movie memory lane with Cinema Drive - wait, what's that weird alleyway off to the side?! Oh, it's all the bizarrely-premised films of our childhood! Jason and Ryan sit back and flip through some of the weirdest movies that left their mark on pop culture in the 80s and 90s. The Deep Question: What is a movie that you regret buying on blu-ray now that it's coming out...

Denzel4Lyfe asks about Jason and Ryan's favorite heist films. Message Jason and Ryan

A Cinema Drive episode years in the making! Jason and Ryan always loved the idea of spotlighting films that changed their perspective on life, and have finally realized which movies deserve that honor. More than just high concept rom-coms, these stories present a fascinating and breathtaking view on living your life to the fullest - and what that actually means. The Deep Question: What's a mo...

Adrienne asks about the cinematic treatment of Jane Austen's classic novel. Message Jason and Ryan

Psychological thrillers come in all shapes and sizes, and these two movies share the intimate uncertainty that tortures you in your own home. What do you do when you can't trust what's right in front of you? How do you sell that fear in a film? Alfred Hitchcock and Jeff Nichols sell this concept for Jason and Ryan...and you're next. The Deep Question: Who would you rather be your fa...