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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. Join Cinema Drive for this one-of-a...

Howard M. breaks into the guys' lines of communication with an intellectual query about...gifs. Message Jason and Ryan

She has a Ph. D. in Media and Communications, an MFA in Film Studies, and a BFA in Film Production. She made a unique contribution to Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy. And yet her favorite movie may surprise you...! Cinema Drive is thrilled to be joined by Rachel Schaevitz, Ph. D. in this fascinating look into the power of emotion in film. Jason, Ryan, and Rachel plumb the depths...

Gordy writes in with a fascinating question: Is Mark Wahlberg a good actor?! Message Jason and Ryan

We remember and feel the impact of those stories that end in a fulfilling, powerful way. Nothing affects you more when a movie finishes than the WAY it finishes. Jason and Ryan follow up favorite film openings with a passionate look at favorite film endings. The Deep Question: Who would you rather have your back: Han Solo or Indiana Jones? This Week's Features: The Graduate (1967) Heat (1995)...

JustJohn asks the guys to reflect on the legendary James Caan, and they happily oblige. Message Jason and Ryan

Jason and Ryan recapture the impact of some of the best film openings. These powerful scenes introduce the audience to the story and make a promise about what's to come. The Deep Question: What is your favorite Ed Norton role? This Week's Features: 25th Hour (2002) Alien (1979) A Quiet Place (2018) Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) BlacKkKlansman (2018) The Cabin in the Woods (20...

MyDarlingClementine76 writes in and nabs our easiest answer yet: When it comes to foreign films...subs or dubs? This Quick Cut is presented in its original American English. Message Jason and Ryan

Season 2 of Cinema Drive kicks off with fireworks and huge summer vibes!! Jason and Ryan return to their roots in a revelry of perennial blockbusters. Some movies define your summer, and Independence Day is the perfect holiday to relive that seasonal joy. Whether you're beating the heat at the beach or the theater, Cinema Drive is BACK to keep your love of film alive. The Deep Question: Who i...

Alex G. deals us a direct question: Who are our favorite directors? Jason and Ryan come up with two very different answers. Message Jason and Ryan

Jen427 teases a taboo topic!: TELEVISION. In a world of movies, what impact do TV shows have for our intrepid Cinema Drive hosts?! Message Jason and Ryan

Ruth G. cuts to the quick and coerces Jason and Ryan to confess which films make them ugly cry. Message Jason and Ryan

Season 2 is only a couple weeks away! Listen in for a quick preview of what's in store for the highly anticipated sequel to Cinema Drive: Season 1. Message Jason and Ryan

Javier M. pitches the guys an easy one when he asks about the Hitchcock films nearest and dearest to their hearts. Message Jason and Ryan

It's the finale of Season One! Cinema Drive has been entertaining and engaging you for 25 glorious episodes, and they've saved the best for last: THE GREATEST ACTION MOVIE OF ALL TIME. Doubtless. Decisive. Definitive. The Deep Question: What is a movie that you watched more than once in a short period of time? Season One may be over, but it doesn't end here: The guys are pumped and...

Tony C. blows the guys' minds with a Sophie's Choice of movie decades, and Jason and Ryan are forced to make a terrible decision. Message Jason and Ryan

Part two of Jason and Ryan's honest conversation about the MCU! Last week was only the beginning. The guys cover a ton of heroic ground in this satisfying conclusion to an epic two-episode arc built over a long period of multiple phases (two weeks). Maybe your opinion on the MCU is set, and maybe Cinema Drive will give you something to think about when it comes to this one-of-a-kind series. T...

Francesca foments a frenzy of fossilized feminine films! Jason and Ryan get real about traditional "chick flicks" of yore. Message Jason and Ryan

They've danced, they've dallied, they've deferred - and now the moment is here. Jason and Ryan have an honest conversation about the impact and quality of the MCU and how it's cemented its place in the history of cinema - for better or worse! Part one of two starts right here, right now. The Deep Question: What is your favorite piece of movie memorabilia? This Week's Featu...

Gideon goes Gilliam with this behind-the-scenes story of Heath Ledger's friends finishing his final role. Message Jason and Ryan

Ryan and Jason revisit the Cinema Drive Hall of Fame, analyzing four more excellent films that spark in their souls, and why. Today's episode touches on movies that feature incredible writing and seamlessly blend comedy and drama. The Deep Question: What's a movie that you wanted to enjoy, but you just couldn't? This Week's Features: Avatar (2009) High Fidelity (2000) In Bruges...

Craig pulls back the curtain on The Theatre's influence in cinema, inspiring a conversation about some of the best film adaptations of plays. Message Jason and Ryan

An episode all about the power and beauty of film scores? Music to our ears! Jason and Ryan compose a symphony of emotions, motifs, and blood-stirring anthems in this detailed look at soundtracks. This crucial element of film can carry a story, measure a mood, send you soaring...and hurt your heart. To follow along, give a listen to the albums listed below. Specific tracks are also noted where rel...

LandSeaHorse wonders about the wonder of childhood - which films escaped that magical time with their quality intact? And which ones don't hold up today? Message Jason and Ryan