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Blood always follows money. For contemporary film week, Brandon and Thomas dive into the 2016 Oscar-nominated film, "Hell or High Water". They discuss how the film fits into the Texas genre, and why it might be the best modern example of the genre. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

As the majority of movie theaters are closed across the country, Brandon and Thomas look at a film about a small Texas town that is losing its one movie theater. But, the film is not about movies, it is about the loss of innocence and the transgressions within a 1950s American town. Listen as Brandon and Thomas talk about one of their favorite movies from the 1970s, for their month-long Texas stud...

To kick off our new format for the podcast, Brandon and Thomas decided to tackle the topic of Texas Movies. The genre of Texas Movies is not well defined, so Brandon and Thomas are going to discuss what they think makes a typical Texas Movie. From looking at tropes and specific examples, we are going to spend the whole month of May dissecting the Texas genre. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Inst...

There's no crying in baseball! To end our month of sports movies, Brandon and Thomas take a look back at one of the most popular sports films of the 1990s, A League of Their Own. Starring Geena Davis, Lori Petty, Tom Hanks, Rosie O'Donnell, and Madonna, A League of Their Own is still the most commercially successful baseball film of all time. Listen as Brandon and Thomas dissect the film that they...

If you are missing the NBA playoffs like we are, then any form of basketball will brighten your day. Brandon and Thomas delve into the 1994 film Blue Chips, the underrated basketball gem that stars Nick Nolte, Mary McDonnell, J.T. Walsh, Penny Hardaway, and arguably the greatest big man of all time, Shaquille O'Neal. With a slew of basketball cameos and a smart script, Blue Chips is a film that ha...

For this week's episode, Brandon and Thomas take a look back at the 2004 film adaptation of Friday Night Lights. They also discuss the history of the FNL franchise, including the original book and the popular television show. Our duo discusses their favorite moments, what the movie got right, and what needed work. So, if you are missing football, then we hope you enjoy this. Contact Us: Facebook:...

Play ball...or not. As the COVID-19 quarantine continues, Brandon and Thomas have thrown out their script for a new format. Since there is a longing for sports, the CineNation duo decided to take a look back at a few films that will help fill the void. For this episode, they take a look at Ron Shelton's classic baseball film, BULL DURHAM, starring Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, and Tim Robbins. Th...

Due to current world issues, Brandon and Thomas called an audible for their newest episode. Listen as they take questions from several listeners about a variety of topics. Also, make sure you check out some of their recommendations as you social distance and self-quarantine (if you can). Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-ma...

Do you have faith? Thomas Horton and Brandon Sparks sit down in an attempt to carve out a subgenre of movies about faith. They want to give you an alternative to the "faith-based" genre that has gained a following over the past decade. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

Checkpoint reached! Ladies and gentlemen, we've hit a major milestone and that calls for a major episode. For our 100th episode, we decided to bring back our core group of podcasters, along with a special guest, to talk about the evolution of the show. We also talked about some of their favorite movies and how they connect to our friendship. Thanks for sticking with us for these hundred episodes a...

When it comes to the romantic comedy, filmmaker Nora Ephron is one of the few people who has become synonymous with the genre. In honor of Valentine's Day, Brandon and Thomas dive into the career and films of writer/director Nora Ephron as they try to determine if she should be considered an auteur by audiences. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPo...

Put the fuel in the tank and buckle your seatbelt because we're about to hit 1.21 gigawatts as we head back in time. Brandon and Thomas sit down to discuss the time travel film genre. The delve into the history of the genre and they talk about some of their examples of the genre.

Revenge is a dish best served cold. Brandon and Thomas discuss one of Thomas' favorite subgenres of all time...the Revenge genre. The CineNation duo take a look at the history of the genre and they talk about some of their favorites in the genre. Give us a call at (424) 256-8254 and leave us a question. It could appear on the show!

It's time to take a look back at what we've covered this year. Brandon and Thomas take a break from the regular scheduled programming to take a look at all of the genres they have covered this year on the podcast.

Call your lawyers and tell your loved ones because it's time to talk about Divorce Movies. Brandon, Ben, and Thomas discuss the evolution of the divorce movie genre and some of their favorite movies of the genre. And don't forget to leave us a voicemail with your question at (424) 256-8254

Turn on the oven, heat up the pan, and put on your apron because it's time to discuss cooking movies. In honor of Thanksgiving, Brandon and Thomas dig into the small genre of cooking films. They talk about the ups and downs of the genre and why there hasn't been a great film within the genre. Make sure you leave us a voicemail at (424) 256-8254. Ask us any pop culture question you'd like.

Dying is easy. Comedy is hard. Take a listen as Brandon and Thomas delve into the small subgenre of movies about comedians. They cover the history of the genre and some of their favorites. They also talk about why the stand-up comedy genre is moving more toward television today.

Have you ever heard things go bump in the night? Have you ever seen a figure appear in your home? Don't be scared of this episode, but we're going to be analyzing the Haunted House movie genre. Listen as Brandon and Thomas breakdown the history of the genre and why it has been successful for so many years. Make sure you check out our Letterboxd List, "The Haunting: A Look at Haunted House Movies"....

It's time to suit up because we are ready to dive into the Buddy Cop film genre. Brandon, Thomas, and Ben delve into the very popular and very beloved subgenre of film. They talk about the origins of the genre, the classic films, and a few underrated films of the genre. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodc...

Hop in your DeLorean, grab a box of chocolates, and turn up your radio because it's time to take a trip through the filmography of Robert Zemeckis. Zemeckis has directed such classics as Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, and Cast Away, but he has never been given the same appreciation that a lot of his friends received. On this episode, Brandon and Ben delve into the filmography of Zemeckis, how h...

Put on your ball cap, grab some cash for a hot dog, and lather on the sunscreen because it's time to head to the ballpark! With a few new segments, the CineNation gang delves into the subgenre of baseball films. From such classics as A League of Their Own to lesser-known films like Soul of the Game, this episode covers the history of films that covered America's pastime. Contact Us: Facebook: @cin...

Turn up the volume on your radio, grab a pack of Red Apple cigarettes, and don't forget to eat a savory Big Kahuna burger. It's time to dive into the world of Quentin Tarantino. With Ben's absent, Brandon and Thomas decided to delve into the filmography of Quentin Tarantino and he has changed over time.

It's time to change the game! With Ben Goertz absent, Brandon and Thomas delve into an important year of cinema when things began to shift. Genre is taking over, the star system is dying, and superheroes are beginning to fly. The duo talk about 2011 and what Hollywood was going through at the time.

It's time to fill the gas tank, turn up the music, and hit the highway because it's time to discuss the Road movie. Brandon, Ben, and Thomas delve into the famous genre that is a favorite among many. They talk about the tropes, the history, and some of the best examples of the genre.

Thomas and Ben are absent due to scheduling conflicts, so Brandon had to call in the reinforcements. Returning from a two-year absence from CineNation, Will Clayton joins Brandon to talk directorial debuts. Brandon and Will discuss the importance of directorial debuts and how they can help introduce the world to a director's style. They breakdown three debuts by three different directors and how t...