CineMAINEia

On this week's episode of CineMAINEia, we're seeing double as Derek, Mike, and Nick discuss Nancy Meyers' directorial debut, "The Parent Trap" from 1998. This remake of the 1961 classic stars Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, and Natasha Richardson. The boys talk about the absurdity of the plot (and how it doesn't matter), Lindsay's debut performance, and Nick Parker's compulsive wine collecting. Stick...

Maine actor Patrick Dempsey stars as the human antagonist in this week's film, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, the third installment of the Transformers franchise starring Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Josh Duhamel.  With appearances by Ken Jong, Alan Tudyk, Andy Daly, John Turturro, and Buzz Aldrin as himself. The boys talk about the Transformers toy line, the rules of the universe...

This week on CineMAINEia, the boys discuss the 1998 drama/comedy(?) Simon Birch starring Joseph Mazzello, Ian Michael Smith, Ashley Judd, Jim Carrey, David Strathairn, and Oliver Platt. Derek, Mike, and Nick talk celebrity deaths, is Simon a hero, and why did Joe's mom have to die? Email the podcast at mainefilmpod@gmail.com . Follow us @cinemaineia in Instagram and Dirigo Film Society on Facebook...

Derek, Mike, and Nick talk about the life, times, and career of Maine character actor James Flavin.  With over 400 IMDB credits, James Flavin worked prolifically for over 40 years. With roles in movies like King Kong, The Grapes of Wrath, and Mighty Joe Young. Contact us at mainefilmpod@gmail.com . Also @cinemaineia on Instagram. Opening clip from "Man with a Camera" Season 2, Episode 11. Sources:...

This week on CineMAINEia, Derek, Mike, and Nick discuss Brad Bird's 1999 animated film "The Iron Giant". Based on Ted Hughes' "The Iron Man", the film features the voices of Eli Marienthal, Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Aniston, Vin Diesel, James Gammon, Cloris Leachman, Christopher McDonald, John Mahoney, and M. Emmet Walsh.  The boys talk Star Wars, double meanings, and the mechanics of the giant'...

This week on CineMAINEia, Derek, Mike, and Nick chat with Chase Morrill and Ryan Eldridge from Maine Cabin Masters on the Magnolia Network. Chase and Ryan talk about the beginnings of the TV show, Kennebec Cabin Company, their podcast "From the Woodshed", and join Nick and Mike in a Smokey the Bear-inspired game. Maine Cabin Masters can be streamed on Discovery+ and From the Woodshed is available...

This week's episode is dedicated to Steven J. White (March 5, 1956 - March 17, 2023), husband, father, friend, and a true Renaissance man. Derek Scott Brown, Michael Pritchard, and Nicholas Costigan discuss one of Steve's favorite movies, the 1995 mystery/thriller Deloris Claiborne, starring Kathy Bates and Jennifer Jason Leigh alongside Christopher Lee and John C. Reilly. Based on Stephen King's...

Derek and Mike are joined by their friend Nick Costigan to discuss Stanley Kubrick's 1980 adaptation of Stephen King's "The Shining" starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Llyod, and Scatman Crothers. The boys talk theatre snacks, favorite directors, and intentional "inconsistencies" in the movie. This episode will have you frozen to your seat and yelling bloody redrum.

On Derek's birthday, Mike and Derek discuss the film adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical "Carousel", released 69 years ago today. Filmed almost entirely in coastal Maine we follow the life, death, and return of carousel barker Billy Bigelow.  Mike and Derek talk favorite Christmas movies and are joined by their friend Nick Costigan for a round of "Movie Mini Golf". mainefilmpod@gmail.c...

This week on CineMAINEia Mike and Derek discuss Maine-native director John Ford's 1939 classic Stagecoach. The first of many of Ford's Westerns to star "The Duke" John Wayne and a film that ushered in the era of the modern Nominated for 7 Academy Awards and won 2 for Best Supporting Actor - Thomas Mitchell as Doc Boone and Best Score. The film's climactic chase features some truly terrifying real-...

Derek and Mike embark on a cinematic journey to explore the life and legacy of legendary film director John Ford. Known for his monumental contributions to the Western genre and collaborations with stars like John Wayne, Ford's work continues to captivate audiences. Dive into Ford's early years in Maine, his breakthrough in Hollywood, and his mastery in filmmaking that won him six Academy Awards....

In part 2 of their interview with Maine native writer/producer/director Billy Hanson, Derek and Mike discuss Billy's feature-length directorial debut, "Bone Cold" (2023) starring Jonathan Stoddard and Matt Munroe. Billy takes the audience behind the scenes of creating this sniper psychological thriller partially filmed in the woods of Maine. Bone Cold is available on DVD, Blu-ray, and for rent at...

Welcome to the latest episode of Cinemania, where hosts Derek Brown and Mike Pritchard bring you an exclusive interview with Billy Hanson, the talented director, producer, and writer behind the film "Bone Cold." In this first part of our two-part series, Billy shares insights into his filmmaking journey, from his diverse upbringing in Maine to his experiences navigating the bustling film industry...

The beat of the drums draws you closer. This week Mike and Derek review the 1995 film Jumanji starring Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, and Kirsten Dunst. Mike asks the question, "Is Jumanji a Christmas movie?"  Let us know what you think @cinemainia on Instagram.  Contact the podcast at mainefilmpod@gmail.com .  This episode is guaranteed to suck you in!

This week Mike and Derek discuss the 1977 Disney live-action/animated musical fantasy classic Pete's Dragon. Directed by Don Chaffey and starring Sean Marshall, Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Mickey Rooney, Red Buttons, Jeff Conaway, and Shelley Winters.  Get ready it's a Brazzel Dazzle good time!  Contact the show at mainefilmpod@gmail.com and on Instagram @cinemaineia.

Derek and Mike talk "Whose Line", the horror genre, and the 1994 Stephen King prison drama "The Shawshank Redemption" starring Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, and Bob Gunton. Derek and Mike pick Gene Hackman and Robert Downey Jr. in 6-Degrees. Email us at mainefilmpod@gmail.com and visit Dirigo Film Society at dirigofilm.com.

Derek and Mike talk about favorite movies, disc golf, and the 2001 cult comedy Wet Hot American Summer starring Janeane Garofalo, David Hyde Pierce, Paul Rudd, Bradly Cooper, Michael Showalter, Micahel Ian Black, A.D. Miles, and Chris Maloni. Derek and Mike pick Matthew McConaughey and Jeff Goldblum in 6-Degrees. Email us at mainefilmpod@gmail.com and visit Dirigo Film Society at dirigofilm.com ....