CineMAINEia

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.

This week on CineMAINEia Maine Attractions, Derek talks with Maine documentary filmmaker Patrick Kirby. The guys talk about how Patrick's time in the military shaped his filmmaking, the importance of finding community wherever you are, and Patrick's newest film, "The River's Gift," which looks at how veterans are using flyfishing to connect with each other, with nature, and learn something surpris...

We're back for Season 2! This week, Derek, Mike, and Nick discuss 2024's Lost on a Mountain in Maine. Produced by Sylvester Stallone and starring Luke David Blumm, Caitlin Fitzgerald, and Paul Sparks.  This week's game is 6-Degrees between Sly Stallone and Martin Sheen.  Contact the podcast at mainefilmpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @cinemaineia.

In this episode of CineMAINEia Maine Attractions, Derek chats with actor, director, acting coach, and host of the podcast "Release Date Rewind", Mark J. Parker. We talk about Mark's work as a casting director, where to start your horror watching journey, and a few films celebrating milestone anniversaries this year. Also hear about Mark's latest film " The Stranger in the Snow ", premiering in Mai...

On this episode of CineMAINEia: Maine Attractions, Derek and writer/director Xavier Gamache discuss drawing inspiration from Taxi Driver, working with family, and Xavier's new film, "Feel Good Hotline." Follow Xavier on Instagram @xandernander Watch Feel Good Hotline on Fawsome here: https://fawesome.tv/movies/10666523/feel-good-hotline Contact the show at mainefilmpod@gmail.com and visit https://...

In this episode of CineMAINEia, Maine Attractions Derek sits down with talented actor, director, and storyteller Cody Alexander Curtis . We dive deep into Cody's early passion for the performing arts, his journey of becoming a professional actor, and the influential mentors who guided him along the way. Discover Cody's insights on the art of storytelling and the importance of kindness and vulnerab...

This week on CineMAINEia, we're halfway to the start of season two, which begins on September 7th. Catch up with Mike, Nick, and Derek on what they've been doing and watching over the summer.  While you wait for season two of CineMAINEia, be sure to check out CineMAINEia Maine Attractions dropping every other week in the feed.  Follow the podcast @cinemaineia on Instagram and contact us at mainefi...

This week on CineMAINEia - Maine Attractions, Derek talks with writer/director Lucas McNelly. A Waldoboro native, Lucas has written and directed three feature-length films, 2 of which are filmed in Maine. His latest film, Maine Noir, is the first to be filmed in Waldoboro.  The boys talk about all three films, the mechanics of streaming on a free platform, and Lucas' "year without rent". Follow th...

On this week's episode of CineMAINEia Maine Attractions, Derek talks with Maine filmmakers Ryan Smith and Corwin Stauff, recent graduates from the New England School of Communications.  They discuss how NESCOM prepared them for careers in filmmaking, working with Maine actor Max Ater , and their newest project, "Millennium's Eve". Contact Ryan and Corwin at millenniumsevemovie@gmail.com and visit...

This week on CineMAINEia—Maine Attractions, Derek talks with Massachusetts filmmakers Malt Schlitzman and Corey Lehman about their upcoming horror feature, filming in Belgrade Lakes, Maine. The boys discuss tight shooting windows, where inspiration comes from, and the existence of vampire psychologists. CineMAINEia prime returns in September. Contact the podcast at mainefilmpod@gmail.com . View th...

This week, it's the season one finale of CineMAINEia. Derek, Mike, and Nick discuss the 1994 "journey of a lifetime" Forrest Gump starring Tom Hanks, Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Mykelti Williamson, and Sally Field. The boys catch up on Andor, wonder where Forrest was sending all his mail from Vietnam, and in honor of Mother's Day, we have some special guests for this week's game.  Watch out for Cin...

This week on CineMAINEia we are delighted to present our first CineMAINEia - Maine Attractions, a new series where we interview local Mainers from Maine's film and TV industry. Maine Attractions will be a regular release in between seasons.  This week, Derek talks with Kyle Walton, the Director of the Colonial Theatre in Belfast, Maine. Visit the Colonial's website https://colonialtheatre.com/ Con...

This week Derek, Nick, and Mike discuss Keeping Mum co-written by Portland, Maine resident Richard Russo (Empire Falls), starring Rowan Atkinson, Dame Maggie Smith, and Patrick Swayze.  The boys pay tribute to Val Kilmer (1959 - 2025), talk Mr. Bean, and wonder, "What's the lesson here?". Contact the podcast at mainefilmpod@gmail.com and follow us @cinemaineia on Instagram and dirigofilmsociety on...

This week, Nick and Derek discuss the 1995 adaptation of Stephen King's "The Langoliers" starring Patricia Wettig, David Morse, Bronson Pinchot, and Dean Stockwell. The boys talk Stephen King cameos, Goodfellas, and isn't going through a rip in time enough?  Then Nick and Derek speak to Jamie and Jennifer from SK Tours in Bangor https://sk-tours.com , who talk to us about a bill in the Maine legis...