CineMAINEia

** WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/SKl5Zkymfsg ** CineMAINEia returns with writer, producer, and actress Jane West. Derek and Jane talk about Jane's roots in theater, finding a lost accent, and Jane's upcoming film and screenplay debut Vacationland set in the hills of Western Maine. Vacationland will begin filming on location in November. Website: https://vacationlandfilm.com Pitch deck: http...

This week on CineMAINEia Derek and Nick are joined by special guest host Mark J. Parker @mjp_pov actor, director, and host of the podcast Release Date Rewind @releasedaterewind to talk about John Hughes' seminal teen film "The Breakfast Club" with Portland-born actor Judd Nelson. The guys discuss if school would really be the same on Monday, recasting The Breakfast Club today, and the film's cultu...

**WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/zFsvjVcufyY** On this week's CineMAINEia: Maine Attractions Derek sits down with Actor and Director Sam Dunning.  The guys talk about living and working in "The Big Apple", the casting process, and Sam's directorial debut "Canoe Dig It". A Christopher Guest-style mockumentary about a Freestyle Canoeing competition set and filmed in Maine. Follow Sam on Instag...

On this week's episode of CineMAINEia Nick, Mike, and Derek discuss the 1990 Stephen King thriller Misery starring James Caan and Kathy Bates. Directed by Rob Reiner with Cinematography by Barry Sonnenfeld.  The boys talk favorite, and least favorite dinosaurs, Oscar movies, and the exceptional casting of James Caan and Kathy Bates.  Contact the show at mainefilmpod@gmail.com and visit our website...

This week on CineMAINEia Derek and Mike are left to their own devices as they discuss the 1993 thriller "The Good Son" starring Elijah Wood and Macaulay Culkin.  In this episode CineMAINEia pays it's respects to the great Chuck Norris with a very special twenty-one roundhouse kick salute.  Then the boys discuss Macaulay's decent into evil and Elijah Wood's paranoid attempts to save the family.   A...

This week on CineMAINEia the boys are joined by curator of the Ogunquit Heritage Museum Charlotte Tragard to discuss the life and filmography of "The First Lady of Hollywood" Bette Davis.  This year marks 100 years since Bette became the first female lifeguard in Ogunquit Beach and 70 years since her decade-long stay in Cape Elizabeth.  The guys dive in head first in to this fascinating fixture of...

This week on CineMAINEia Mike, Nick, and Derek discuss the 2004 Gene Hackman, Ray Romano comedy(?) "Welcome to Mooseport", also starring Maura Tierney, Marcia Gay Harden, Fred Savage, Rip Torn, Christine Baranski, and Wayne Robson.  The boys talk war mini series on HBO, the implausibility of the movies main plot points, and did anyone really win? Advertise with CineMAINEia! Email us at mainefilmpo...

This week on CineMAINEia Mike, Nick Derek sit down with Visual Effects Editor Derek Drouin.  The guys discuss how persistence and and starting over can lead to what you love, the daily challenges of a Hollywood VFX editor, and the evolution of a film over time. See Derek's credits on IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2912724/ and follow Derek on Instagram @ddrouin1   Email the podcast at mainefilmp...

** Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/TPH4cFLhIuo ** This week on CineMAINEia: Maine Attractions Derek chats with the founder of Memory Lane TV, a video steaming platform designed to support individuals living with Dementia and Alzheimer's and their caregivers founded here in Maine. Alban Maino is a Franco-American filmmaker based in Portland, Maine, and the founder of Memory Lane TV—an evidence...

This week on CineMAINEia Derek, Mike and Nick are joined by special "Reacher Correspondent", Derek's Dad, Noel Brown to discuss the 3rd season of the Amazon series Reacher, starring Alan Ritchson, Maria Sten, Sonya Cassidy, Johnny Berchtold, Roberto Montesinos, Olivier Richters, Brian Tee, and Anthony Michael Hall.  Based on Lee Child's Jack Reacher novel "Persuader", Season 3 is set in fictional...

**WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/McgSbqbUCiM ** CineMAINEia is back and Derek chats with filmmaker and owner of Ramshackle Studios Sam Workman.  The boys talk about the genesis of Ramshackle Studio, Dungeons & Dragons podcasts, and how ADHD plays a role in Sam's artistic and entrepreneurial endeavors. Visit https://www.ramshacklestudios.net/contact-us and follow Sam on Instagram @samshac...

It's the final episode of 2025. Mike, Nick and Derek discuss the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger 1-linerpalooza "The Running Man", co-starring Maria Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, Jesse "The Body" Ventura, and Richard Dawson.  The boys talk the 80's vision of the future, the show-within-a-movie genera, and Richard Dawson's departure from his 70's persona.  This episode is forwarded by some thoughts on...

**Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3fqJcW7tp1E **   This week on CineMAINEia Derek chats with brothers Zach and Brandon White, filmmakers and creators of Greenwitch, a sci-fi horror anthology series on YouTube  ⁨@greenwitchtvseries⁩  . The guys talk about early inspirations, John Carpenter, and the key components of successful storytelling. On Instagram, follow Zach @zachtalksmovies...

It's Christmas this week on CineMAINEia, and Derek, Mike, and Nick discuss the 2005 Hallmark-style movie, "The 12 Dogs of Christmas", starring Jordan-Claire Green, Susan Wood, Richard Riehle, and Mindy Sterling.  The boys talk about their favorite Christmas movies, expectations of Christmas movies, and start a new segment called "Voices of ME", where CineMAINEia features a song from a Maine musica...

**WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/Xxkceh1WG9I** On this episode of CineMAINEia: Maine Attractions, Derek talks with Producer, Filmmaker, and Radio DJ Ryan Von Ghoulsworth. Derek and Ryan discuss Ryan's journey from sketch comedy to film production to curating lost gems from deep within the Maine music scene. Learn how Mutants of the East, Ryan's radio show on WMPG and record label were born a...

This week on CineMAINEia it's round two and the epic conclusion of our TV sitcom tournament.  The winners from round one face off, and two newcomers enter the wildcard bracket.  The tournament culminates in a 3-way final. Can you guess which sitcom will come out on top?   Email the show at mainefilmpod@gmail.com and follow us @cinemaineia on Instagram. 

This week on CineMAINEia, Mike, Nick, and Derek discuss round one of our TV Sitcom Tournament. We're pitting classic sitcoms head-to-head, with each contestant having some mention of Maine. From Senator Snowe, to Sugarloaf, to Crabapple Cove. Which 4 do will be moving on to round two?   Contact the show at mainefilmpod@gmail.com

**Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/1tP-StSZaVY** This week on CineMAINEia: Maine Attractions, Derek chats with actor/writer/director David Michael Brown III. The guys talk about humble beginnings, finding your own way and David's most recent film "The End of the Record" with over 10,000 views in the first week. ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4AIm9GNT6E ).   Follow David on Instagram @david...

It's October in November...Red October!  This week, Derek, Mike, and Nick discuss the film adaptation of Tom Clancy's 3rd Jack Ryan novel, The Hunt for Red October, starring Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, Sam Neill, Tim Curry, and James Earl Jones. Join the boys as they dive, dive, dive into this one.   Contact the podcast at mainefilmpod@gmail.com.

** Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/MBrvA3VG2Ig ** On this week's episode of CineMAINEia: Maine Attractions, Derek talks with teacher, screen and stage actor, and author Kayla James.  Derek and Kayla discuss theatre, independent film sets, and Kayla's new children's book, The Chronicle of a Guinea Pig, out now. Inspired by her husband's childhood guinea pigs, The Chronicle of a Gu...

This week, it's an extra spooky episode of CineMAINEia as the boys discuss the 1995 family comedy Casper starring Bill Pullman, Christina Ricci, Eric Idle, Cathy Moriarty, and Malachi Pearson as the voice of Casper.  The boys are joined by Mike's friend Matt to talk paranormal phenomena, ghost-filtered OJ, and Mike's hatred for Casper the ghost (not the movie).   Follow us @cinemaineia on Instagra...

On this episode of CineMAINEia: Maine Attractions, Derek sits down with Maine actress, the lovely Isabella Espenilla. Derek and Isabella talk the spooky season, growing up shy, and the freedom that comes when your passion breaks through.  Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/kiDQhH6tqHo Follow Isabella on Instagram @isabellaespenilla and see Isabella in two upcoming films, Xavier Gama...

On this week's episode of CineMAINEia, the boys discuss the life of Bangor native, actor, and musician Charles Rocket. Tall and handsome, Charles joined the 6th season of Saturday Night Live in 1980 and is forever cemented in SNL history. Derek, Mike, and Nick highlight one film each from Charles's 80+ credit resume. Contact the show at mainefilmpod@gmail.com and visit our merch store at https://w...

This week, Derek chats with Writer/Director Ben Morris. Derek and Ben discuss their favorite comedy movies, working with animals, and Ben's newest film, "The Boy & the Dog". The Boy & the Dog is available now on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EaRduCJUsI&t=1s .   You can watch this episode on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_MH0MxJZgXwypt7iNCRCA Follow...

This week, Mike, Nick, and Derek discuss Stephen King's 1983 adaptation Cujo, directed by Lewis Teague and starring Dee Wallace, Daniel Hugh Kelly, and Danny Pintauro.  The boys discuss (ad nauseam) Jurassic Park, horror clichés, and their appreciation for a Stephen King classic without paranormal undertones.   Contact the podcast at mainefilmpod@gmail.com and follow us @cinemaineia on Instagram.