Cinema Spectator

Isaac and Cameron return to talk about this insightful film based on George Orwells famous novel. Following a journalist editor in a dystopian society, the movie explores difficult themes in a brutal & depressing setting. It also accounts Roger Deakin's earliest work, with surprising visuals for the 80's era. 1984 stars John Hurt, Suzanna Hamilton, and Richard Burton. Cinema Spectator is a movie p...

With Cameron out of town, Isaac invites Juzo Greenwood to talk about the hottest box office movie at the moment: The Batman. Directed by Matt Reeves, The Batman follows a younger Bruce Wayne taking on a mysterious cereal killer in a corrupt Gotham. The film has an all star cast, with Robert Pattinson taking on the role of the Dark Knight. But even with the noir style and a true crime element, Isaa...

Isaac and Cameron conclude rom com month with this late 2000's hit. The movie is directed by Marc Webb  follows Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) as he pursues a broken "soul-mate" relationship with a girl at work named Summer (Zooey Deschanel). It's an approachable film with some interesting artistic touches.  Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle. The show is exe...

Rom Com Month continues with Isaac and Cameron viewing Jim Carry in a surprising role about a break-up. Directed by Michel Gondry and written by Charlie Kaufman, this film uses incredible lighting, acting, and set design to invoke audiences to consider memory. The cast is stacked with Jim Carry, Kate Winslet, Elijah Wood, Kristen Dunst, Tom Wilkinson, Mark Ruffalo, and more! Cinema Spectator is a...

Isaac picked this weeks film for Cameron continue the conversation around rom-com month. About Time follows the "young adult" life of Tim, an awkward romantic that just found out he can time travel through memory. It's written and directed by Richard Curtis, starring Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, and Bill Nighy. Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle. The...

Cameron and Isaac launch into Rom-Com month with a classic Woody Allen Film. The movie follows the lives of adults struggling with love in New York City.  Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive produced by Tim Smith and Darrin O’Neill. The show is recorded and produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patre...

Cameron presents a history lesson that reviews 8 early silent short films from  1895 to 1943. Explore the earliest years of cinema with the perspective of a modern viewer attempting to find entertainment in the history. Without being under the influence, Isaac attempts to explain ideas around art moving a participant with an indescribable truth.  Films included: Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat - T...

Cameron and Isaac continue silent movie month with 2 Buster Keaton films. The conversation revolves around how well these movies have aged, the power of practical effects, and a casuals engagement with silent movies.  Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive produced by Tim Smith and Darrin O’Neill. The show is recorded and produced in th...

Welcome to Silent Month at Cinema Spectator! Isaac and Cameron kick things off with a Chaplin classic. The movie follows The Tramp as he befriends a rich drunk man and falls in love with a blind woman. Can this old film hold the attention of a modern viewer? Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive produced by Tim Smith and Darrin O’Neill...

Cameron revealed this weeks film and Isaac shivered in fear. Could he survive a musical? This week, we review West Side Story, Spielberg's big-budget take on the classic broadway play. This technical showcase stars Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, and more; living with neighborhood tension in the early 20th century New York Slums. Can the film win over a musical hater?    Cinema Spectat...

Isaac and Cameron review Ridley Scott's huge historical drama... the biggest medieval movie in 2021 that no one saw. Staring Adam Driver, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Jodie Comer, this movie follows different perspectives around a rape accusation. It's based on a true story, but can this history hold the attention of a causal viewer?    Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom an...

Hear Isaac's reaction to one of Cameron's favorite films of the the year. Pig stars Nicholas Cage as a lonely man searching for his lost, cherished truffle pig. What starts as a simple plot set begins to twist into something deep and meaningful. This Michael Sarnoski film is clearly one of the best films of this year, but can it catch a casuals interest?  Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted...

With the end of the year coming, Isaac and Cameron sit down to discuss the state of movies in 2021. The discussion explores ideas around measuring film success when the box office is a failing metric, the impact of streaming services, and the highest grossing films. This episode touches on some concerns around the CCP controlling the film industry, but just to be clear, ECFS Productions doesn't di...

Isaac and Cameron are joined by Juzo Greenwood to discuss an underground masterpiece. Directed by Trey Edward Shults, Waves follows teenage siblings struggling through stresses in relationships, family, and health. That the most we can give away without taking from the movies drama! The experts discuss what makes this movie special and Isaac talks about the causal viewers experience.  Cinema Spect...

Isaac and Cameron discuss Blue Ruin, a low budget film directed by Jeremy Saulnier. The movie shows the power of minimalism, but will it connect with a casual viewer?    Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive produced by Tim Smith and Darrin O’Neill. The show is recorded and produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support th...

Isaac and Cameron explore Denis Villeneuve's Prisoners (2013) in light of the directors success with Dune (2021). The dark film follows Detective Loki (Jake Gyllenhaal) and a desperate father named Keller (Hugh Jackman) as they strive to find mysteriously missing daughters. This review explore Villeneuve's pacing craftsmanship and the powerful symbolism of the film.  Cinema Spectator is a movie po...

Isaac and Cameron launch a November expedition on the seminal, "younger" directors of the current time. We begin with the recent First Man (2018) directed by Damien Chazelle staring Ryan Gosling, with Chazelle previously known for his great work on Whiplash (2014) and La La Land (2016). Also, early thoughts on Dune (2021) and Last Night in SoHo (2021) followed by some great write in questions from...

Terrifying and artistic, Hereditary shows a grueling, joyless tragedy that you just have to see through. Isaac and Cameron discuss how the film is captivating and possibly how it could have went deeper. 

Isaac and Cameron review the popular Netflix show and connect their opinions to Septembers expedition into Korean cinema. 

Isaac and Cameron review this rough 1974 horror film that enraptures audiences in a horrifying slaughter. How can a low budget movie be effective with little resources and gore? A surprising mastery of film found in this small cult classic. 

Juzo Greenwood joins Isaac and Cameron in a discussion around this quirky, wild horror film about teenage adolescence. The discussion leads to a larger question about film analysis and enjoyment. 

Isaac and Cameron launch into Horror month with a wild 1968 drama/horror. This Polanski film dives into dark social commentary surrounding a plot about a young couple meeting friendly, mysterious neighbors. 

Bong Joon Ho's famous Oscar awarded film claims the conclusion of Korean cinema month. Isaac and Cameron reflect on the valuable differences of Korean cinema while also reviewing this incredible movie. 

Train to Busan follows the story of a father and daughter trying to survive a zombie apocalypse. Isaac and Cameron tackle this Korean blockbuster with deep comparison to the last few extreme films reviewed. 

Cameron shows Isaac an earlier global Korean hits that gleams with extremism. Oldboy explores a revenge story of a man hunting for his captor.