Cinema Roundtable

It had to happen. Erica and Jake are joined by Beau to discuss the two films taking over the culture right now, Obsession and Backrooms. Did we love them so, so, so, so much? Or should they be banished to the backrooms? Spoilers for both movies can be found here: Obsession: 27:02 Backrooms: 1:15:28

After much delay, Erica and Jake are back! And with so many films to cover, they chose 10! Hear a snapshot of what they've been watching this year, both from 2026 and the end of 2025. Some of the best of the year? Maybe the worst? You'll just have to listen to find out!

It's the most wonderful time of the year! No, not Christmas, it's Top 10 list time. Erica and Jake discuss their top 10 films, some honorable mentions and a few they missed. They also look forward to what's to come in 2026, some future episode ideas and the importance of civil online discourse. See where your favorite landed.

"I have been changed for good" Erica and Jake are back with the much anticipated follow up, "Wicked: For Good". How will the group like it in comparison to the original? Will it be a sensation like the first or will no good deed go unpunished? They will also discuss a few new remakes and a double dipping director. Spoilers for Wicked: For Good begin at: 40:49

It's not just spooky season! It's PTA season! In this episode, Erica and Jake discuss the new Paul Thomas Anderson film "One Battle After Another". They also discuss their October viewing schedules, literature and much more. Spoilers for One Battle After Another begin at: 57:14

It's time for a Zach attack. This episode, Erica and Jake cover "Weapons" and in the process take a look back at director Zach Cregger's debut film, "Barbarian" in the process. They compare the similarities between the films, his trajectory and the comedy to horror pipeline.  Spoilers for Weapons begin at: 56:45

It's a bird. It's a plane. It's the newest episode of Cinema Roundtable. Erica and Jake are joined by guest, Hunter, to discuss the newest James Gunn superhero film, "Superman". They weigh in on the lore and how it stacks up next to earlier iterations of the Man of Steel. Is this a strong jumping off point for the new DCU?  They also discuss some other films they’ve seen rece...

“When there's no more room in hell, the dead will walk the Earth.” Erica and Jake discuss Zombies of all kinds, with our featured film, “28 Years Later” and their Top 5 Zombie movies. They also discuss some other films they’ve seen recently. Spoilers for 28 Years Later Begin at: 1:13:40

It's a killer creature double feature! This month, Erica and Jake discuss Osgood Perkins's "The Monkey" and the new A24 film, "Death of a Unicorn". The discuss mythology, practical effects as well as the importance of "Minecraft". Spoilers begin at: 39:35

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Beau, Erica and Jake talk over their Top 10's of 2024. They also discuss the year in film, the Academy Awards as well as what they're looking forward to in 2025.

Grab your garlic and wooden stakes! Beau, Erica and Jake share their Top 5 Vampire movies as well as discuss the new Robert Eggers film, “Nosferatu”, coming over 100 years after the original. Tune in to hear about our favorite blood suckers as well as our opinion on mustaches. Spoilers for Nosferatu begin at: 1:10:53

We're back! After a month off, the crew is back with the cultural sensation, "Wicked". The team discusses their relationship with the musical as well as musicals, both stage and screen. They also give a recap on some movies fresh off of the spooky season, the beginning of a TV classic and a director's return to a film after a two decade break. Spoilers for Wicked Begin at: 1:04:07

This month, Erica, Jake and Jared celebrates Cinema Roundtable's 50th episode by taking a look at the career of Tim Burton. The panel discuss some personal favorites, the works of writer Michael McDowell and well as spotlight his newest film, "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice". Where does it land within the work of the gothic auteur. Spoilers for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice begin at: 58:26

This month Erica, Jared and Jake investigate the new psychological thriller, "Longlegs". They dive into why this film has been so polarizing, last month's lost episode and the influence of viral marketing. As usual, the group discusses other films they recently seen. Spoilers start at 1:03:33

Evoking the classic 1992 BBC mockumentary, “Ghostwatch”, this month our crew tackles, “Late Night with the Devil”. They discuss the abundance of exorcism movies, AI controversy and share their thoughts on tier systems within streaming platforms. As always, they discuss other movies that they have recently seen. Spoilers for Late Night with the Devil begin at 51:31

"He who controls the spice controls the universe". Beau, Erica and Jake are back with the blockbuster sequel, "Dune: Part 2". They discuss it's place in the greater Dune universe as well as the other entries in the book's history. They also give their thoughts on the winners of the Academy Awards, while spotlighting a few of them. As always, they discuss other movies th...

It's that time of year again and Beau, Erica, Jared and Jake all share their Top 10s of 2023, with an episode as long as the movies themselves. They also discuss Oscar snubs and surprises as well as some films they're looking forward to in 2024.

It's prestige season and what better way to kick it off for our group than with the new David Fincher film, "The Killer." Erica, Jared and Jake discuss its place in his filmography and well as discussions of YA film adaptations, Eli Roth and SNL movies. There's definitely something for everyone in this month's episode. As always, they discuss other movies that they have recen...

This month, Erica and Jake take a special task, a breakdown of the entire Saw series in leadup to the newest entry, Saw X. In part 1, they cover the original through Saw V. In part 2, Erica and Jake continue their discussion on the Saw franchise, picking up in Saw VI. How do the later movies stack up against the earlier entries. They also breakdown the Saw X, spoilers and all, and whether the seri...

This month, Erica and Jake take a special task, a breakdown of the entire Saw series in leadup to the newest entry, Saw X. In part 1, they cover the original through Saw V. In part 2, Erica and Jake continue their discussion on the Saw franchise, picking up in Saw VI. How do the later movies stack up against the earlier entries. They also breakdown the Saw X, spoilers and all, and whether the seri...

Detective Poirot is back and Beau, Erica and Jake discuss his latest case in the spooky addition to the series, “A Haunting in Venice”.  Did they figure out who did it? Did they get scared along the way? How many tangents will they go on?  As usual, the team discusses other films they’ve seen recently. Spoilers being at: 48:14

Put on your pink and try not to blink! Erica and Jared are joined by guest fill-in Beau. They discuss the Barbenheimer phenomenon and devote the entire episode to reviewing the biggest—and most unprecedented—double festure event of the year. Spoilers for Barbie begin at: 27:60 Skip to Oppenheimer at: 51:01 Spoilers for Oppenheimer begin at: 1:13:46

This month, Erica, Jake, and Jared tackle the newest addition to the Spider-verse, with “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”. They breakdown the animation and the continued growth of different iterations of your friendly neighborhood Spider-man, as well as some of their favorite movies in the Spidey cinematic universe. As always, they discuss other movies that they have recently seen. Spoilers be...

Make sure you join us this month, as Erica, Jake and Jared discuss their thoughts on the 5th entry in the Evil Dead series, Evil Dead Rise. The crew breaks down the series as a whole and see how well the newest stacks up against the rest. As always, the group discusses other movies that they have recently viewed. Spoilers begin at: 1:06:47

Cinema Roundtable is back again fresh off Top 10 lists and Oscar season with the newest entry in the Scream series, Scream VI. Erica, Jake and Jared discuss its place in the franchise as well as some other films they’ve recently seen. Spoilers begin at: 47:04