Cinema Spectator

Happy Birthday, America! We're taking the week off from recording, but that means we get to talk about two new movies we saw in theaters. Enjoy our spoiler free discussion of two wildly different movies, Toy Story 5 (2026) and Jackass: Best and Last (2026). Enjoy!   Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom, Juzo Greenwood, and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive-produced by Dar...

Happy Birthday, USA! Enjoy this bonus episode where special guest Ruth Malen and Juzo talk about the Robert Altman musical comedy Nashville (1975). Enjoy!   Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom, Juzo Greenwood, and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive-produced by Darrin O’Neill and recorded and produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.c...

Kicking off our new series on the films of Paul Thomas Anderson, we begin with his feature debut, Hard Eight (1996). Starring Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Samuel L. Jackson, the film follows a seasoned gambler who takes a down-on-his-luck stranger under his wing, setting off a quiet but compelling crime story built on strong performances and sharp dialogue. Join us as we...

Finishing our series on the films of Sidney Lumet, we take a look at Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007). Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke, Albert Finney, and Marisa Tomei, the film follows two brothers whose plan to rob their parents' jewelry store quickly spirals out of control. Using a non-linear structure, Lumet gradually reveals how a single bad decision impacts everyone inv...

Today we review the latest Steven Spielberg blockbuster, Disclosure Day (2026). The film was certainly one of our most anticipated movies of the year, and that's all I'll say! Be aware that we do go into full spoilers in this review so if you would like to avoid that, please come back to listen to this episode after you've seen the movie. Enjoy our review!   Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hos...

Cameron and Juzo sit down to talk about Backrooms, the feature-film adaptation of Kane Parsons’ viral internet horror series. We discuss if the movie successfully translates an internet sensation into a feature-length film, and we talk about some other films that are currently in theaters. This discussion includes spoilers towards the end so be aware of that!   Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast...

Enjoy this special episode featuring guest Ruth Malen! Together, we take a deep dive into the legendary musical The Sound of Music, directed by Robert Wise. We share some hot takes and plenty of differing opinions about how well the film holds up today—and how it was received when it was originally released. This is one you won't want to miss!   Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac...

*Bonus Episode!* Cameron and Juzo take a look at Obsession (2026), the breakout independent horror film from filmmaker and YouTube creator Curry Barker. We do talk spoilers towards the end of the film, so go check it out if it sounds interesting to you and come back for our discussion. Enjoy!   Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom, Juzo Greenwood, and Cameron Tuttle. The show...

Continuing our series on the films of Sidney Lumet, we take a look at Deathtrap (1982). Based on Ira Levin’s hit stage play, the film follows a struggling playwright who becomes obsessed with a script written by one of his students. What follows is a series of twists, double-crosses, and surprises that make Deathtrap feel remarkably modern for a thriller of its era. Anchored by strong performances...

Continuing our series on the films of Sidney Lumet, we turn to The Verdict (1982). Starring Paul Newman as a down-on-his-luck attorney, the film follows a medical malpractice case that offers him one last chance at redemption. Written by David Mamet, The Verdict strips away the glamour of the courtroom drama, focusing instead on conscience, persistence, and the difficulty of doing the right thing...

Juzo and Isaac dig into The Sting (1973), directed by George Roy Hill and starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, and Robert Shaw, unpacking a timeless classic surrounding an elaborate scam against a mob boss. Can this award-winning heist-lite keep the modern view engaged? We also discuss documentaries, the original Spider-Man trilogy, the new Tom Holland Spider-Man films, Project Hail Mary, and mor...

This week, we take a look at Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969). Starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford, the film follows two outlaws on the run as they try to stay one step ahead of the law. With sharp dialogue and strong chemistry between its leads, it’s a Western that balances humor with a more grounded, reflective edge as their situation tightens. Join us as we revisit one of the most...

Juzo and Isaac dig into director Alan J. Pakula’s All the President’s Men (1976), unpacking a classic investigative reporting romp through 1970s DC. Starring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman as Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, the film chronicles the unraveling of the Watergate scandal, focusing on process over spectacle. We also discuss All the King’s Men (2006), an inf...

*Bonus Episode!* Cameron and Juzo sit down to talk about the latest Robert Pattinson and Zendaya romantic comedy The Drama (2026), directed by Kristoffer Borgli. Spoilers about our thoughts: we loved it! But we do talk about spoilers a bit in this review and we highly recommend you go into this film blind. Don't look up too much and just give it a watch, then come back and finish this review!   Ci...

Continuing our series on the films of Sidney Lumet, we take a look at Serpico (1973). Starring Al Pacino in one of his most defining early roles, the film tells the true story of an NYPD officer who refuses to play along with the department’s deep-rooted corruption. Gritty, grounded, and intensely personal, Serpico trades spectacle for character, charting one man’s slow isolation as he chooses int...

Kicking off our latest series on the films of Sidney Lumet, we begin with the incendiary classic Network (1976). Written by Paddy Chayefsky, the film is as sharp and biting as ever, taking aim at television, corporate power, and the blurred line between news and entertainment. Anchored by unforgettable performances and iconic monologues, Network feels just as relevant today as it did on release. J...

Sorry for being a bit late this week! Cameron and Juzo discuss some of the more recent films we watched in theaters including the smash hit Project Hail Mary (2026) directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. This lighthearted space odyssey is certainly a crowd-pleasing success and we discuss some of its positives and negatives. We also talk about a movie that is much less crowd-pleasing: Alpha...

Wrapping up our short exploration of Aaron Sorkin, we turn to his 2015 film Steve Jobs. Loosely based on Walter Isaacson’s biography, the film unfolds across three vignettes leading up to major product launches. Sorkin uses these moments to dig into Jobs’ personal conflicts, as well as his aggressive, domineering approach to work. Enjoy our review of Steve Jobs (2015).   Cinema Spectator is a movi...

Finishing our examination of Rob Reiner, we close out the series with the classic legal drama A Few Good Men (1992). Written by Aaron Sorkin, the film carries the sincerity and passion for America you’d expect, along with some of the trademark cheesiness he's known for—but by the end, it’s impossible not to love. Jack Nicholson steals the show with a villainous performance, and it all builds to an...

Cameron and Juzo are joined by special guest Kaleb to discuss our favorite new movies of 2025 before the Oscars this weekend. It turns out there were a lot of really good new movies this year! Enjoy this breakdown of our favorites.   Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom, Juzo Greenwood, and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive-produced by Darrin O’Neill and recorded and prod...

Nirvanna: The Band - the Show - the Movie (2025) is an absolutely absurd project, both in its ambitions and in its comedic endeavors. The film seamlessly intertwines sketch-comedy, parody, and narrative filmmaking with real life interactions in a way that totally defies labels. The film is wacky and heartfelt, a total contradiction of terms and we can't get enough. We think you should find some ti...

Ok, I promise it's not miserable. As a matter of fact, Rob Reiner's month has been quite a pleasant journey. But it's time for Isaac and Juzo to dig into one of Reiner's most thrilling pictures yet. Based on Stephen King's Book, Misery stars Kathy Bates and James Caan in a shut-in thriller about a writer who is held captive by a fan. But how well does Reiner take on a dark thriller? Can he really...

Continuing to explore the films of Rob Reiner, we take a look at Stand By Me (1986). This classic coming-of-age adventure film follows four young boys on a quest to discover the dead body. As they journey to their destination, the film explores their families and the experiences the boys have with each other that shape them into the future. The child stars River Phoenix, Wil Wheaton, Corey Feldman...

Bonus episode alert! Join Cameron and Juzo for a relatively spoiler free review of Joachim Trier's Oscar Nominated film Sentimental Value (2025). Enjoy!    Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom, Juzo Greenwood, and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive produced by Darrin O’Neill and recorded & produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at  patreon...

Isaac, Cameron, and Juzo dive into the Rob Reiner's classic The Princess Bride (1987). We explore how the film became a cultural touchstone, its iconic charaters, and why its themes of love and storytelling resonate across generations. Enjoy!   Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom, Juzo Greenwood, and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive produced by Darrin O’Neill and record...