Cinema Spectator

Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025), the newest film from Trey Edward Shults,  is getting completely panned. Naturally, as fans of his previous work, we had to see what went wrong (or right) in this flop spearheaded by The Weeknd. Enjoy! Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast founded by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle, co-hosted by film expert Juzo Greenwood. The show is executive produced by Darrin O’Neill and...

Join Cameron and Juzo talking about Ryan Coogler's latest film, Sinners (2025). Both of us think it's a deep and interesting film and we've been excited to share our thoughts about it since we first saw it. Starring Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton, and Hailee Steinfeld.   Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast founded by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle, co-hosted by film expert Juzo Greenwood. The sho...

Moving on to Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation and Mission Impossible: Fallout, we discuss two of the best in the series and we debate on which one we like better! Isaac has a scalding hot take and we get to duke out our opinions on the first two Christopher McQuarrie Mission movies. Enjoy!   Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast founded by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle, co-hosted by film expert Ju...

Another Double Feature, with two more Mission: Impossible movies! This week is Mission: Impossible III and Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. We also have an extended discussion about one of the biggest re-releases in history, Star Wars: Episode III, which we all got to enjoy over the weekend. It’s a popcorn-movie filled episode this week and we hope you enjoy!   Cinema Spectator is a movie pod...

Surprise! Here's a special bonus episode of Cinema Spectator where Cameron and Juzo opine about the first season of Twin Peaks and the newest Alex Garland film Warfare (2025). Enjoy the extra content!   Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast founded by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle, co-hosted by film expert Juzo Greenwood. The show is executive produced by Darrin O’Neill and recorded & produced...

Today it’s a Double Feature! Kicking off our discussion of the Mission: Impossible franchise, we’re discussing Mission: Impossible and Mission: Impossible II. It’s seriously impressive for a franchise to span nearly 30 years, multiple directors, and plenty of death defying stunts from lead actor Tom Cruise. We look back to the original Brian De Palma film to see the roots of the franchise, and we...

We continue with the filmography of David Lynch by exploring a lesser known classic; The Straight Story is a movie that has none of the typical hallmarks of a Lynch film, but nonetheless has the essential DNA of what is at the center of many of his movies. The Straight Story is (as its name implies) a very straightforward story about an elderly man longing to see his brother before it’s too late....

We’ve met before, haven't we? At your house? Join Juzo and Cameron as we analyze one of David Lynch’s most disturbing and unconventional movies of his filmography. Try, if you dare, to analyze Lost Highway and you may be left more lost than you were before.   Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast founded by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle, co-hosted by film expert Juzo Greenwood. The show is executi...

This week we continue our discussion of David Lynch by exploring the strange world of Blue Velvet (1986). The film contrasts the happy-go-lucky and relatively ordinary world of Lumbertown USA with the seedy underbelly brewing underneath its surface. Kyle MacLachlan plays Jeffrey Beaumont, a young man whose curiosity leads to disturbing revelations, only to be thrust right into the middle of the my...

In a hostile takeover of the podcast feed, Juzo hosts an episode of the show with special guest Brett Ryan Bonowicz (founder and operator of the Odyssey Film Institute). In a wide ranging chat, the pair discuss their memories of moviegoing and the state of theaters and exhibition in the modern era. Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast founded by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle, co-hosted by film ex...

Isaac, Juzo, and Cameron return to discuss David Lynch's Dune (1984), an ambitious ane infamous adaptation of Frank Herbert's sci-fi epic. Starring Kyle MacLachlan as Paul Atreides, the film blends interesting visuals with Lynch’s signature style, making it a perplexing and divisive entry in the Dune legacy. We compare Lynch’s take to Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part One (2021) and Dune: Part Two (20...

The long await follow-up to Bong Joon Ho's Best Picture winning film Parasite (2019) is here! And.... we have some thoughts. Join Cameron and Juzo for the review of Mickey 17 (2025).   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...

Kicking off our study of the films of David Lynch, The Elephant Man is a heartbreaking look into the mistreatment of those who look different than us. John Merrick (John Hurt), born with a number of physical deformities, has been mistreated and abused all through his life until he's taken in to be studied by Dr. Treves (Anthony Hopkins). Instead of finding a monster, Treves discovers the gentle he...

We're officially ranking our favorite movies of the year in anticipation for the Oscars this weekend. Of course, our favorite movies are the best movies of the year so it doesn't really matter what they decide on Sunday. It's already been decided! Thanks for a great 2024!   Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom, Juzo Greenwood, and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive produce...

Hard Truths (2024) follows Pansy (Marianne Jean-Baptiste) as she grapples with her resentment towards everyone in her life. She hates her husband and her son, she hates the woman helping her at the store, and she especially hates the person asking for her parking space. Pansy harbors a deep resentment in her life and the film wonders if there's any way for her to change.   Cinema Spectator is a mo...

Breaking Bad is a show that is so cinematic, detail oriented, and auteur driven that it feels like it captures something more than any average TV show. Cameron and Isaac discuss what makes Breaking Bad feel like it reaches into the cinematic canon.   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...

  Oscar-bait or revolutionary masterpiece? Can Isaac, Juzo, and Cameron survive the most infamous 2024 Academy Award-nominated movie? From the mind of Jacques Audiard comes a musical crime film, Emilia Pérez. The story follows Mexican cartel leader Emilia, portrayed by Karla Sofía Gascón, who seeks lawyer Rita's (Zoe Saldaña's) assistance to orchestrate her disappearance and transition into a woma...

Robert Eggers' newest film breathes new life into the classic tale of a secretive count who has been living in a dilapidated castle in the outskirts of Transylvania, and the disturbing affair that brings him to haunt the civilized world. Lily-Rose Depp and Nicholas Hoult play newlyweds who are quickly driven apart by forces darker than they can imagine. Excellent performances from Depp, Hoult, and...

A Different Man (2024) stars Sebastian Stan as a man with ‎neurofibromatosis who wishes for a new life, only to find that he's the same bitter person after he gets it. Co-starring Renate Reinsve as the flirtatious neighbor he desires and Adam Pearson as the confident and charismatic person he envies (even though he too has neurofibromatosis), the film buzzes with dark irony and comedic charm.  Cin...

Happy New Year! The film review begins at 38:29. Join Isaac and Juzo as they explore Gints Zilbalodis's animated masterpiece, Flow (2024). This dialogue-free film follows a solitary black cat navigating a post-apocalyptic world devastated by floods, finding unexpected companionship among other animals. Celebrated for its innovative use of Blender software and winner of the 2025 Golden Globe for Be...

We're wrapping up 2024 by looking back on the many movies we watched this year and seeing which ones resonated with Isaac the most. We're so thankful that you choose to spend your time listening to Cinema Spectator. Happy Holidays!   Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom and Cameron Tuttle, with frequent appearances from film expert Juzo Greenwood. The show is executive produc...

One of the final collaborations between John Wayne and John Ford, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) pits attorney Ransom Stoddard (James Stewart) against a cruel and violent gangster Liberty Valance (Lee Marvin). Stoddard must decide if he wants to stick to his principles and defeat Valance through legal means, or use frontier justice.    Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac R...

John Ford serves up a classic Western story telling the events of Tombstone Arizona and the gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Unlike more modern depictions, My Darling Clementine is a much more soft-spoken and melancholy movie, less about the lawlessness and debauchery and more about the casualties of a modernizing West. Join Juzo and Cameron as they discuss the often told tale of Wyatt Earp and Doc Ho...

We're going back to classic movies this week, and spending some time with John Ford. The Grapes of Wrath (1940) is based on the 1938 Steinbeck novel and follows a group of rural Oklahomans as they search for a better life in the west. Henry Fonda stars as Tom Joad, a former prisoner trying to better his life and take care of his family. Will Isaac like this movie, or will it be a snooze-fest for h...

Ford v Ferrari is an excellent film about the struggles between artistry and success. On the surface, it can be taken as a unique and beautiful action-racing movie, but lurking underneath are themes of friendship, the politics of navigating a massive corporation, and the ecstasy of success. Ford v Ferrari is a pure joy to watch, and an even more interesting movie to think about once you've already...