Cinema Z

Mark, Matt, Laz & Shalimar dive into their most divisive and controversial film to date; BIRTH the 2004 drama film directed by Jonathan Glazer. The pod takes a more serious turn as they discuss the controversies surrounding the film including accusations of child abuse and exploitation. Join our listeners group The BQN Collective on Facebook. Follow the network on Instagram @BQNPodcasts Find u...

Matt, Mark Laz & Shal discuss Nope a 2022 American science fiction horror film written, directed, and produced by Jordan Peele. Diversity in Cinema, Portrail & appropriation of black culture in society and flailing tube people are all topics discussed this week. Join our listeners group The BQN Collective on Facebook. Follow the network on Instagram @BQNPodcasts Find us on Twitter: The Net...

Shalamar, Laz, Mark & Matt enter the shimmer to discuss Annihilation the 2018 science fiction psychological horror film written and directed by Alex Garland based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Jeff VanderMeer. Join our listeners group The BQN Collective on Facebook. Follow the network on Instagram @BQNPodcasts Find us on Twitter: The Network: @BQNpodcasts The Show: @CinemaZPod Mark: @M...

Join Mark, Matt & Laz as we host our very first Cinephile Round Table with special guests Melissa Larson and Casey Pettitt. We discuss the Cinema Experience vs. Streaming, The components of great filmmaking and what cinema means to each of us. Along the way we also act out some of our favorite scenes and play a round of Cinema Z Trivia! Join our listeners group The BQN Collective on Facebook....

LAZ RETURNS to discuss “THE MIST”!!! Take a journey with Laz, Matt, and Mark through “THE MIST” as they weigh the dangers of roughing it outdoors with interdimensional predators vs hunkering down in a grocery store with religious fanatics. Join our listeners group The BQN Collective on Facebook. Follow the network on Instagram @BQNPodcasts Find us on Twitter/X: The Network: @BQNpodcasts The Show:...

Join the hosts of “ CINEMAZ” and HISTORY with the “Szilagyis” in a crossover episode to discuss blockbuster film “Oppenheimer”. The hosts spill the tea on the fact and fiction of the film, the lasting impact of the atomic bomb, and the relevance of its history and the danger of its erasure. Join our listeners group The BQN Collective on Facebook. Follow the network on Instagram @BQNPodcasts Find u...

Matt, Mark & guest host Amy discuss the 2015 American coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama “Hello, My name is Doris” directed by Michael Showalter and starring the icon, the legend and star, Sally Field. Hop on an exercise ball, grab a pencil from your office crush and listen in as we discuss the themes of the film; Romance, Mental Health & Aging over some cocktails. (We may even spill some...

Laz, Mark, Matt and SPECIAL GUEST Shalimar sip cocktails and discuss “Batman Returns”. From the queer iconography of Michelle Pheifers Catwoman to the transformation of Danny Devito to the Penguin. Take a stroll through the alley ways of Gotham as they discuss the artistry in the second chapter of the caped crusader. (This episode was recorded days before the passing of Paul Reubens 1952-2023 we w...

Mark drafts Matt & Laz to discuss the 2000 American war drama film directed by Joel Schumacher. As usual the boys table read some of their favorite scenes, offer suggestions on what they might change and ultimately rate the film from 1-5 honorable discharge papers. Join our listeners group The BQN Collective on Facebook. Follow the network on Instagram @BQNPodcasts Find us on Twitter: The Netw...

Matt, Mark & Laz break down Jackie Brown the 1997 American crime film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, based on Elmore Leonard's 1992 novel Rum Punch. The boys take a stroll down 110th street and discuss the various elements of the film from production to performance to feet to the funky soundtrack. Join our listeners group The BQN Collective on Facebook. Follow the network on Instag...

Laz, Mark & Matt are joined this week by BQN’s Amy Nelson for an in depth and polarizing discussion of the 2005 film Shopgirl. They spill the tea on some “interesting” dating experiences and do their best not to kink shame. Join our listeners group The BQN Collective on Facebook. Follow the network on Instagram @BQNPodcasts Find us on Twitter: The Network: @BQNpodcasts The Show: @CinemaZPod Ma...

Mark, Matt & Laz dive deep into a discussion of the queer experience focused around the film Before Night Falls. The boys reflect on the life and legacy of Tina Turner and Laz teaches the team how to swear in Spanish. Join our listeners group The BQN Collective on Facebook. Follow the network on Instagram @BQNPodcasts Find us on Twitter: The Network: @BQNpodcasts The Show: @CinemaZPod Mark: @M...

Introducing Cinema Z. A Film discussion and review podcast NOW on BQN. We showcase the films you probably missed but should definitely check out. From independent and obscure to Arthouse and absurd each episode we’ll gather (perhaps cocktail in hand) to discuss it all. Hosted by Mark White, Matt Jennings and Laz Marquez

Join our three hosts as they meet for the very first time to discuss the 2022 hit “Everything Everywhere All At Once”. Mark avoids pronouncing foreign names, Matt demonstrates his acting chops and everyone discovers the truth about Laz’s deep loathing. Join our listeners group The BQN Collective on Facebook. Follow the network on Instagram @BQNPodcasts Find us on Twitter: The Network: @BQNpodcasts...