Cinephile's Digest

Well folks, we’ve done it. Thanks to Paris, we have discovered what lies at the bottom of the barrel. Sure, the first film is totally fine, but the second? Woof. You need to hear it to believe it. The theme this episode is “time is just infinite horror.” Join us for a double-feature of time loop horror films, “Happy Death Day” and “6:45”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, the theme nex...

Back just in time for Halloween! We’re joined this week by special guest Kyle from Suds & Cinema to discuss a pair of South Korean thrillers. Join us for a WILD discussion of “I Saw the Devil” and “The Wailing”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, the theme next time is found footage horror. We will be discussing “Deadstream” and “Noroi: The Curse”, both available to stream on Shudder. S...

We tackle one of the most polarizing films of the year for our featured review this episode: Andrew Dominik’s “Blonde”. It’s a fictionalized interpretation of the life and career of Marilyn Monroe, but does it go too far? And will the woke mob be coming for us, and/or cumming with us? Let’s just say Matt and Travis don’t see eye to eye on this one. 0:00 – Introductions 05:12 – “Blonde” Review 52:4...

We're back! Travis has returned from his honeymoon in Europe and Matt has escaped the hellscape that is Florida, and both are safely back in Washington. Time to talk movies. Seeing as how it's been awhile (Staind voice), we decided it would be a good idea to catch up with new releases. Enjoy this roundup episode of the 2022 movies we've seen since you last heard from us. Expect more regularly sche...

Run run run run, run run run awaaaaaaay. The theme for the double feature this week is Psycho Killer, qu’est-ce que c’est (Paris was VERY specific about this). Join us for an in-depth discussion of Lars Von Trier’s “The House That Jack Built” as well as “My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, the theme next time is South Korean thrillers. We will...

We’ve got two featured reviews this episode! Haven’t had one of these in awhile. This episode is just the dynamic duo of Matt and Travis. There have only been a few of these in the whole 5+ year history of the show, and these are always HUGE. We hope you enjoy our deep-dive reviews of Jordan Peele’s “Nope” and the latest installment in the Predator franchise, “Prey”. Heads up, the podcast feed wil...

Welcome! The double feature this episode is a pair of foreign contemporary zombie films, and let me tell ya, they have VERY different approaches. Join us for an in-depth discussion of Japan’s “One Cut of the Dead” and Taiwan’s “The Sadness”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, the theme next time is psycho killer! We will be discussing “The House That Jack Built and “My Heart Can’t Beat...

We’ve got something a little different for y’all this time around. In place of our normal review format, we decided to start a new, hopefully recurring feature. Now those familiar with the podcast know that we love drafts around here. So much so that we have created an official league for the events, henceforth known as the Digest Film League. Special guest Paris joins hosts Matt and Travis for th...

Travis’s turn this time around, and we’re having a Polanski-palooza (barf emoji). Yes, we will be discussing two early major works from controversial filmmaker and child rapist on the lam, Roman Polanski. The double feature this week is “Rosemary’s Baby” and “Repulsion”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, next time out we’re going to be watching two contemporary zombie flicks. We will b...

We got a couple mind-benders on the agenda for this episode. Join us for a discussion of two psychological thrillers that blur the lines between reality and fiction, often to horrifying effect. The double feature this week is “Black Swan” and “Perfect Blue”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, it is Travis’s turn to pick and he has once again gone with a Director double feature. We will...

Finally, Alex Garland returns to save cinema. We’re joined by very special guest Paris to discuss the new A24 film “Men”. Dig in, because we go deep on this one. Make sure you stick around for the second half of the show, where we talk TV and other films we’ve recently watched. Hope you enjoy! 0:00 – Introductions 8:58 – “Men” Spoiler-Free Review 41:01 – “Men” Review Continued 1:07:27 – What We’ve...

Bob Egghead is back, baby! It’s just Matt and Travis running the show this week for our review of Robert Eggers’ third feature film, “The Northman”. One of us is a huge egghead, and the other is more of an egg-mirer. Does this one move the needle in the other direction for either of us? And of course you gotta stick around to the end to catch up with all the other crapola we’ve been watching, but...

“A Star is Born” may be the title of a shit movie starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, BUT it’s not a shit theme for the double feature this episode. Join us this week for a discussion of two horror films featuring young starlets looking to make it big in their respective fields in Hollywood, only to find out…shit is fucked up. Those films would be “The Neon Demon” and “Starry Eyes”. If you want...

Fantastic news listeners! We would love to take this opportunity to congratulate Tom and his wife Sarah on welcoming their second child into the world! While Tom is on paternity leave (get real, he’s probably playing Elden Ring), we tapped into the Cinephile’s Digest rogue’s gallery to find an awesome guest for this huge episode. Kyle from the Suds and Cinema podcast joins us for this discussion o...

We already know if you listen to this podcast you’re a sicko, but this episode is for the real SICKOS out there. The utterly debased mfers out there. Join us for an in-depth discussion of two ultra-violent films from Japanese provocateur Takashi Miike, “Ichi the Killer” and “Audition”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, next episode the theme for the double feature is ‘a star is born.’...

The time has come for the best episode of the year, and we have a very special guest. DIE!gest co-host Paris joins us for a roundtable discussion as we run through our individual top 10 movies of the year. Stick around to the end where we announce the nominees and winners for our prestigious and coveted awards. Much love to everyone who has been with us since the beginning, and anyone who has join...

We're back again with that WAP (whack ass podcast) to talk about Megan THEE Fox. That's right, this one is all about Megan Fox, and we're talkin' about "Jennifer's Body" and "Till Death". This one is HUGE. If you want to follow along with the podcast, next episode will be a pair of films from Japanese director Takashi Miike. We will be discussing “Audition” and “Ichi The Killer”. Send an email wit...

We’re over the 100-episode hump, and back to our regular scheduled programming! The gang assembles to talk about “The Matrix Resurrections”, and let’s just say opinions are all over the place on this one. Hope you enjoy it. EDITOR’S NOTE: you will notice a clip is introduced before The Matrix Resurrections, and there’s no clip. Ran into some technical difficulties, and then moved on with my life....

Look, this one is simple. It's about dolls/puppets. Join us for a double feature review of James Wan's "Dead Silence" and the 2018 British horror film "Possum". If you want to follow along with the podcast, next episode will be all about Megan THEE Fox. We will be discussing “Jennifer's Body” and “Till Death”. Send an email with double feature suggestions, feedback or other topics to cinephilesdig...

The big one is finally here. Sorry to leave you hanging, but the gang is finally back to count down our favorite 30 movies ever! All of your burning questions will be answered, such as how many LOTR films will be in Tom’s Top 10? How many Charlie Kaufman flicks make Matt’s list? And will sourpuss Travis have ANY comedies make the cut, or is it all moody cool guy shit? From the bottom of our hearts...

Finally, the episode you’ve all been waiting for! And by all of you, we mean co-host/cult leader Travis Cospaulos and his followers, AKA the Mandy Minions. Join us for a deep dive into both feature films from director Panos Cosmatos: “Mandy” starring Nic Cage, and his sci-fi horror debut “Beyond the Black Rainbow”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, next episode we will be getting deep...

We're rapidly approaching our 100th episode of the show! In order to celebrate the milestone, the gang has assembled personal Top 100 lists, and we will be counting down our picks over the next several episodes. This was supposed to culminate with our 100th episode being the top 25. However, due to some hilarious technical difficulties and time constraints, we cut this episode a bit short. But tha...

Animated films are supposed to be cute, right? They aren’t supposed to make you uncomfortable or freaked out or anything, right?! Wrong. This week we tackle two stop-motion animated horror films: “Coraline” and “The Wolf House”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, next episode we will be chatting about both feature films from noted weirdo and nepotism beneficiary, Panos Cosmatos! We will...

We're rapidly approaching our 100th episode of the show! In order to celebrate the milestone, the gang has assembled personal Top 100 lists, and we will be counting down our picks over the next several episodes. This will culminate in our Top 25 of all time as the 100th episode! Hope you enjoy #75-51, and thanks for sticking with us over 4+ years. Music Intro: Coming Up Tough – Chubby and the Gang...

Do you like horror movies, as well as nerd shit? Well get stoked, because we've got the ultimate episode for you. This week we're tackling a pair of video game adaptations. Join us for a discussion of "Resident Evil" and "Silent Hill", featuring special guest Kurt Moren! If you want to follow along with the podcast, the next episode is going to feature two stop-motion animated horror films! We wil...