Cinema Royale

When the world needs saving and The Avengers are nowhere to be found, who do you turn to? Iron Man, of course, and film critic Rocky Hadadi steps into the arena to talk Marvel's latest action epic, Iron Man 3! Roger Ebert listed Ramin Bahrani's acclaimed film Chop Shop as one of the best of the last decade. Bahrani checks in with Cinema Royale host Travis Hopson to talk about his latest project, A...

Musclebound heroes and anti-heroes are all over the place in this week's episode of Cinema Royale! With Iron Man 3 right around the corner, film critic Jeffrey K. Lyles and Harry Cee from The Next Issue Podcast step into the arena to breakdown this summer's biggest comic book films. Plus, we'll take a look at Michael Bay's bodybuilder crime comedy, Pain & Gain, with jacked up stars Mark Wahlberg a...

It's sci-fi overload on this week's show as we take a look at two very different stabs at the genre. Primer director Shane Carruth steps into the arena to talk about his latest mind-boggling film, Upstream Color. Then we head out into the far-flung future with film critic Tricia Olszewski to talk about Oblivion, Tom Cruise's first foray into science fiction in eight years.  

Pasha Roberts, director of the Libertarian animated action film Silver Circle steps into the arena with Cinema Royale host, Travis Hopson.

On this week's show, Chadwick Boseman steps into the arena with WAFCA film critic Travis Hopson to discuss playing legendary Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson in '42'.  Leslie "The Cinema Siren" Combemale chimes in to try and decipher Danny Boyle's trippy new heist film, 'Trance', plus we'll take a look at Terrence Malick's 'To the Wonder'.

On this week's show, host Travis Hopson is joined by 'The Place Beyond the Pines' director Derek Cianfrance to talk about working with Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper on the acclaimed drama. Plus, Sam Raimi has called his 'Evil Dead' remake the most terrifying film you'll ever experience, but does it measure up to that bold claim? The best crtiics in the Nation's Capital weigh in on the much buzze...

On this episode of Snap Judgements, WAFCA film critic Travis Hopson reviews G.I. Joe: Retaliation, starring Dwayne Johnson and Channing Tatum.

'Upside Down' director Juan Solanas chats with Travis Hopson about his visually stunning sci-fi romance starring Kirsten Dunst and Jim Sturgess.

On this week's show, WAFCA film critic Travis Hopson is joined by Gerard Butler and Antoine Fuqua of the upcoming blockbuster action film, Olympus Has Fallen. Spring Break forever, ya'll! Rocky Hadadi of Punch Drunk Critics and Chesapeake Family Magazine chimes in to talk about Harmony Korine's controversial film, Spring Breakers, with James Franco, Selena Gomez, and Vanessa Hudgens!

Review of indie comedy 'The Brass Teapot' starring Michael Angarano and Juno Temple.

Travis Hopson is joined by 'The Sapphires' director Wayne Blair to talk about working with Chris O'Dowd on his acclaimed musical comedy.

On this week's show, I'm joined by South Korean director Park Chan-Wook (Oldboy) to talk about his U.S. debut, Stoker, starring Nicole Kidman and Mia Wasikowska. Abracadabra! Did you think that was all I had to pull out of my hat? Film critic Jeffrey K. Lyles chimes in to give his thoughts on The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, starring Steve Carell and Jim Carrey!

On this week's show, I'll be joined by Chilean director Pablo Larrain to talk about his Oscar-nominated political drama, No, starring Gael Garcia Bernal. Plus, WAFCA President Tim Gordon and I journey back to the Emerald City for Sam Raimi's highly anticipated prequel Oz the Great and Powerful, starring James Franco and Michelle Williams. We'll also take a look at the new action thriller, Dead Man...

On this week's show I'll be joined by The Last Exorcism Part II star Ashley Bell to talk about her return to Eli Roth's demonic possession film. How does she fit in the long line of actresses who got their start in exorcism films? How does she get her body to contort that way? Plus, The Cinema Siren Leslie Combemale calls in to discuss whether Bryan Singer's Jack the Giant Slayer is really a humun...

It's Academy Awards week, the Super Bowl for movielovers everywhere, and we'll be joined by the Celebritologist herself, Jen Chaney, and film critic Josh Hylton to predict the winners! Despite being snubbed for Best Director, will Ben Affleck get the last laugh when 'Argo' wins Best Picture? Will Quvenzhané Wallis be the youngest to ever win Best Actress? Does the surging Bradley Cooper have what...

"Welcome to the party, pal"!  You were expecting "Yippe Ky-Yay"? On this week's show we'll be joined by John Nolan of the Punch Drunk Critics to talk A Good Day to Die Hard, the fifth film in the hit action series. Does it at least pack a greater punch than the disappointing Live Free or Die Hard? Plus we'll review Beautiful Creatures and Nicholas Sparks' Safe Haven. We'll also spend a few minutes...

Plunk down a few quarters on the dashboard, crack your knuckles, and hit 'Start' as we're joined by Blake Freeman, writer/director/star of the new video game comedy, Noobz, starring Jason Mewes! Plus, fellow Punch Drunk Critic Roxana Hadadi chimes in to talk Identity Thief, starring Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy. And Matt Cohen of Cinespect calls in to let us know if it's worth taking a dose...

After what many are calling a tour de force performance in the Sundance hit, 'Blue Caprice', Isaiah Washington joins us to talk about portraying the infamous "Beltway Sniper" John Allen Muhammad! Plus, Sandie Angulo Chen of NextMovie calls in to discuss the upcoming zombie romance, 'Warm Bodies'. Then, Keeping It Reel host and WAFCA President Tim Gordon steps into the arena to break down Sylvester...

Fresh from the snowy locale of Park City and the Sundance Film Festival, I'll be joined by Matt Cohen of Cinespect to clue you in on the movies you need to watch out for later this year. What were the winners and losers, which films have the hottest buzz, and which crashed and burned? Also, Tim Gordon of Keeping It Reel calls in to talk Parker, the new action flick starring Jason Statham and Jenni...

On this week's show we'll be joined by the "Cinema Siren" Leslie Combemale  to discuss two films steeped in controversy.  The first is Kathryn Bigelow's acclaimed 'Zero Dark Thirty', which has been picking up awards faster than you can say "congressional inquiry". The second is the star-studded mobster flick 'Gangster Squad' with Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, and Sean Penn. We'll also be joined by Fli...

On the dynamic  double-gatefolded, holofoil-covered first episode of Cinema Royale, we sit down with Marlon Wayans to talk about his upcoming horror spoof, 'A Haunted House'. We'll also be joined by a pair of fellow Punch Drunkers as Roxana Hadadi calls in to talk about 'Not Fade Away', the rock 'n roll drama from David Chase. Then we'll be joined by John Nolan to talk the return of Leatherface in...

There's a chance you may not know the name Kathleen Stafford, but you know her story if you've seen the new movie, 'Argo'. Kathleen was one of the six American diplomats rescued from Iran during the famous hostage crisis. She joins us to talk about the movie, her real experiences during those fateful months, her travels, and the art that has become so much a part of her life.