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"I've got a tape I want to play." For Episode 246, Brandon and David start our series on concert films with one of the best of all time, STOP MAKING SENSE, starring Talking Heads. Listen as they discuss how Oscar-winning director, Jonathan Demme, became involved, and why the film is still beloved to this day. Check out our new Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook:...

"You are not welcome here." For Episode 245, Thomas and Brandon discuss the religious horror film, THE LODGE. Listen as they discuss how it was made and how the COVID pandemic affected its release. Check out our new Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podc...

"Now I have another reason to hate Christmas." For Episode 244, David and Brandon talk about Joe Dante's classic holiday horror film, GREMLINS. Listen as they talk about Dante's early career and how he was able to turn the film into a holiday classic. Check out our new Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNat...

"You Might Be Home But You're Not Alone." For Episode 243, Thomas and Brandon discuss the rarely discussed Holiday Horror film, BETTER WATCH OUT. Listen as they talk about how this film went from a low-budget American indie to a high-priced Australian film overnight. Check out our new Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast T...

"I know what you did, nasty Billy!" For Episode 242, Brandon and Thomas start their Holiday Horror series by looking at one of the most important films of the genre, BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974). Listen as they discuss how this small Canadian film became a cult classic and inspiration for many of the early slasher films. Check out our new Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Face...

"I have to go somewhere, and I don't think I can come back." For Episode 241, Thomas and Brandon discuss the modern neon noir, DRIVE. Listen as they talk about how a future blockbuster action film turned into an arthouse crime film starring one of Hollywood's rising stars, Ryan Gosling. Check out our new Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram:...

"Buddy, you're in the wrong place at the wrong time." For Episode 240, Brandon is joined by Anna Catley to talk about William Friedkin's TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A. Listen as they discuss Willem Dafoe's cheekbones and why the film was considered by some as Friedkin's comeback film. Check out our new Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenati...

"Tonight is what it means to be young." For Episode 239, Brandon and Thomas talk about Walter Hill's neo-noir rock musical STREETS OF FIRE. Listen as they discuss the film's incredible neon visuals and why it is considered a cult classic by some. Check out our new Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPo...

"All those moments will be lost in time... like tears in rain." For Episode 238, Brandon and Thomas kick-off their Neon Noir series by looking at the 1982 classic, BLADE RUNNER. Listen as they discuss the grueling behind-the-scenes of the film, and how it captures the elements of Neon Noir. Check out our new Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagr...

"This wasn't what I had in mind when I agreed to help out on your film." For Episode 237, Thomas and Brandon finish off our Slasher series by talking about Ti West's recent film X. Listen as they talk about how COVID played a major part in the film's production and how it fits into the Slasher genre. Check out our new Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenati...

"It is all the more tragic in that they were young." For Episode 236, Brandon is joined by David Glenn IV to discuss the slasher classic, THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE. Listen as they talk about the hectic production and its continuing legacy. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenation...

"I must run this establishment with a firm hand." For Episode 235, Thomas and Brandon continue their Slasher series by talking about The House That Screamed. Listen as they discuss why the film is an underrated classic that deserves more attention. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cine...

"We all go a little mad sometimes." For Episode 234, Brandon and Thomas kick off their Slasher series with Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. Listen as they discuss the making of the film, and how it jumpstarted the popular genre. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

"Were you lying then, are you lying now, or are you not in fact a chronic and habitual liar! For Episode 233, Brandon and Thomas conclude their courtroom drama series by talking about Witness for the Prosecution. Listen as they discuss how the film was the crowning moment of the film's cast. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation...

"No! The defense is wrong!" For Episode 232, Brandon is joined by Amy to talk about the popular courtroom comedy, My Cousin Vinny. Listen as they discuss why some believe it is one of the most accurate courtroom films of all time. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmai...

"You can't handle the truth!" For Episode 231, Brandon is joined by Ben Goertz to discuss A Few Good Men, written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by Rob Reiner. Listen as they talk about how this star-studded courtroom drama made it to the big screen. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cine...

"As a lawyer, I've had to learn that people aren't just good or just bad. People are many things." For Episode 230, Thomas and Brandon discuss one of their favorite courtroom dramas, Anatomy of a Murder. Listen as they talk about the film's history and how it pushed the boundaries in American cinema. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @c...

"No jury can declare a man guilty unless it's sure." For Episode 229, Brandon and Thomas start their Courtroom Drama series by talking about 12 Angry Men. Listen as they discuss the lasting legacy the film has had on the genre and cinema as a hold. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cine...

"Nobody puts Baby in a corner." For Episode 228, we conclude our Summer movie series by talking about Dirty Dancing. Listen as we discuss how this little film became one of the biggest hits of the 1980s. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

"Heroes get remembered, but legends never die." For Episode 227, Brandon is joined by Hunter Barcroft to discuss the family film classic The Sandlot. Listen as they talk about how the film made it to production. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve." For Episode 225, Brandon and Thomas kick off their summer series by discussing Rob Reiner's Stand by Me. Listen as they talk about how the film made it to the big screen and how it is a perfect summer movie. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cin...

"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." For Episode 224, Brandon and Thomas conclude their director series on Stanley Kubrick. Listen as they discuss his final three films, The Shining, Full Metal Jacket, and Eyes Wide Shut. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

"Its origin and purpose are still a total mystery." For Episode 223, Thomas and Brandon continue their journey through the films of Stanley Kubrick. Listen as they discuss what arguably could be considered Kubrick's peak years. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cinenationpodcast@gmail.com

"Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room." For Episode 222, Thomas and Brandon discuss the continuing evolution of Stanley Kubrick. Listen as they talk about his studio efforts with Spartacus and Lolita before making one of his most beloved films Dr. Strangelove. Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Medium: CineNation E-mail: cine...

"There are times when I'm ashamed to be a member of the human race, and this is one such occasion." For Episode 221, Brandon and Thomas discuss the early life and career of famed director Stanley Kubrick. Listen as they talk about his first four films, including The Killing (1956) and Paths of Glory (1957). Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter: @CineNationPod Med...