Cinema Drive

James Earl Jones has ended his legendary life and career, but not his legacy. Jason and Ryan celebrate and reflect on the impact of a gentleman, a talent, and a wonderful human being. The Deep Question: What's a movie quote you would've loved to hear from James Earl Jones? This Week's Features: Clear and Present Danger (1994) Coming to America (1988) Coming 2 America (2021) Conan th...

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Westerns breathed a second life in the 90s, and Cinema Drive rides off into the sunset this episode with Tombstone (1993) and Maverick (1994). Kurt Russell and Mel Gibson make us believers in the magic of the western with these two extremely quotable films. The Deep Question: Who would be a better talk show host: Dwayne Johnson or Arnold Schwarzenegger? This Week's Features: Maverick (1994) T...

Raleigh, North Carolina finally just HAD to check out Streets of Fire (1984) and share their thoughts. Message Jason and Ryan

Return to the hallowed Hall of Unremembered Cinema! These flicks feature fun, memorable, and even bizarre characters, and a couple of zany plots that defy genre. Tune in for a few films that you have to revisit! The Deep Question: What's a book on film you love? This Week's Features: A Knight's Tale (2001) The Italian Job (2003) Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) Message Jason and R...

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It's summer and it's time for some pulp fiction flicks! These two are ideal for your Friday night double feature and will leave you entertained and on the edge of your seat. The Deep Question: A group of boomers ask you for a lesser-known action recommendation. What do you show them? This Week's Features: The Babysitter (2017) Summer of 84 (2018) Message Jason and Ryan

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It's time to relive those immortal moments that define your summer - maybe even your life - in these terrific films. The summer vibes are strong with both, the characters are well-written, the comedy and drama are equally balanced, and the audience? More than satisfied. The Deep Question: A group of Gen Zers ask you for a lesser-known drama recommendation. What do you show them? This Week&apo...

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Jason and Ryan enjoyed their first unscripted episode so much they had to give it another shot! They kick back and examine what it means to succeed in the realm of high concept filmmaking and why exciting ideas alone are just never enough. The Deep Question: Your podcasting host dies. What movie star would you host Cinema Drive with? This Week's Features: Everything Message Jason and Ryan

Eddie Murphy is back as Axel Foley and he's bringing all the feels with him! Message Jason and Ryan

The first two Terminator films inspired so many others, and continue to drive filmmakers and studios to take their own shots at contributing to the franchise today. While none of these sequels lived up to the promise of T1 and T2, each one put interesting ideas to work and some even took ambitious swings...that just didn't connect. The Deep Question: Rank the Terminator films from worst to be...

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The sci-fi action genre hit its peak in 1991 with this explosive, world-building, humanity-focused, mythology-expanding, mind-blowing adventure! Jim Cameron proves that you can have it all and still send your audience home happy - and thrilled. Terminator 2 set the bar almost impossibly high for action flicks and sequels in general. Listen in as Jason and Ryan finally sit with the awesome might of...

Frederick, Maryland remarks upon remakes. Message Jason and Ryan

The apocalypse never felt heavier than in Jim Cameron's first triumph - a nightmare come to life in 1984's The Terminator. Kyle Reese, Sarah Connor, John Connor, Skynet - it all started here in this simple and powerful film that entertained us, warned us, and launched a franchise that still inspires filmmakers today. The Deep Question: You learn that the world is coming to an end…what ar...

Patti Boots loved Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) and hopes Cinema Drive will benefit from a rewatch. Message Jason and Ryan

Jason and Ryan make Cinema Drive history as they roar from the glories of the movie theater straight to the comfort of the studio for hot takes on George Miller's follow-up to Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)! Miller, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Chris Hemsworth give it their all in this incredibly executed prequel that is truly a saga rather than merely a Furiosa film - but Jason and Ryan aren't sure...

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What a film! What a LOVELY film! It's Independence Day folks, so you know Jason and Ryan have to kick off Season 6 with big summer blockbuster fare! Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) was the easy choice for those rich, bright, summer vibes, and a perfect way to start off our Reclaim the Future series. Race with Cinema Drive through George Miller's madcap action adventure that never lets the spec...

Season 6 brings the Cinema Drive saga to its natural continuation! Coming to a galaxy near you this summer! Message Jason and Ryan

Cinema Drive Classics presents: Southern thrillers, blood feuds, horror, romance, coming of age...Blue Ruin (2013) and Mud (2012) have it all and more when it comes to thoughtful filmmaking and terrific characterization. Jason and Ryan speak to their passion for these small films that have a ton to say. The Deep Question: Between Jeff Nichols' three greatest films, how would you rank Mud (201...

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Cinema Drive Classics presents: Cinema Drive welcomes filmmaker David Bigelow to the show! David joins his friend Aaron Kai, the master of hyperrealistic movie art, for a heartfelt discussion about the film that STILL makes people afraid to go in the water. David thrills Jason and Ryan with his stories of the production of Jaws (1975), a film in which he himself was an extra! This experience and h...