Cinephile's Digest

Matt plus a couple of good bros get together to review "Good Boys" as well as the spooky horror-mystery flick "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark". We're joined this episode by Tyler, fellow good bro and literal brother of Travis. In addition to our reviews, we also talk through another bracket to determine the best comedy movie of the 2010s. Which movie did we crown the victor? Listen to find out....

Two previous guests return to the show to talk all things Quentin Tarantino. Paris and Jay join us to discuss Tarantino’s 9th feature film, “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” as well as an in-depth ranking of the director’s entire filmography. We also review the debut feature from writer/director Lulu Wang, “The Farewell”. This is the longest episode we have ever done in the almost three years we’v...

Another episode, another review of a major Disney release. This week we tackle their latest attempt to further milk the nostalgia teat, "The Lion King". To make things even better, our other featured review also contains animal antics, though of a very different variety. Horror hounds should enjoy our discussion of the new creature feature, "Crawl". We got gators, we got crocs, reptile lizards say...

For the first time in quite awhile, we’ve got a triple feature! On this episode we dissect the latest film in the MCU, “Spider-Man: Far From Home” as well as the highly anticipated horror film from director Ari Aster, “Midsommar”. Sandwiched in the middle is a little movie that didn’t hit many screens, we were absolutely stoked for, which is “The Last Black Man in San Francisco”. Hit that play but...

The original Toy Story trilogy is one of the finest in all of film (if you ask us, anyway), and many would argue ended perfectly with the third chapter. Well, Disney and Pixar had other plans, which is why the gang has gotten together to review the latest (last?) installment, “Toy Story 4”. How does it stack up against the first three films? Is it crucial viewing, or simply another cash grab? Gues...

Baby, we’re still standing after all this time. The gang returns to spend some time talking about feminist millennials and a glamorous Englishman. Join us for in-depth reviews of two new feature films: the Elton John biopic “Rocketman” and the witty/raunchy coming-of-age comedy “Booksmart”. As always, we also get into all the other media we’ve consumed since we last met. Enjoy! 0:00 – Introduction...

Baba Yaga is back, baby! Join us for a review of the hotly anticipated action sequel, “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum”. We also take a trip down nostalgia lane and spend some quality time with our childhood friends, the Pocket Monsters. Is Pikachu as loveable and squishable as he looks in the previews? Better queue up the episode to find out. 0:00 – Introductions 9:10 – “Game of Thrones” SPOILE...

CLICK CLICK BOOM. The time has finally come, y’all. An event 11 years and 22 films in the making has arrived, as the MCU’s Phase Three comes to an end with “Avengers: Endgame”. If you’re the only jabroni out there who has yet to see the film, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered with a 20-minute long spoiler-free discussion of the film, followed by almost 40 minutes of spoiler-filled discussion for...

We’ve got a horror double feature for y’all this week. First up we discuss Jordan Peele’s highly anticipated sophomore film, “Us”. We also dish some dirt on the remake (reboot? reimagining?) of “Pet Sematary”. First-time guest Haley joins us to discuss these two spooky features, and much more. 0:00 – Introductions 17:31 – “Us” Review (SPOILERS) 47:10 – “Pet Sematary” Review 1:12:14 – What We’ve Be...

Another day, another entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Join us as we dissect “Captain Marvel”, as well as the Netflix original film, “Triple Frontier”. How does the 21st entry into the MCU stack up against the rest? Did Ben Affleck’s new schlubby dad bod win us over? Listen to find out. 0:00 – Introductions 13:10 – “Captain Marvel” Review 41:44 – “Triple Frontier” Review 56:29 – What We’ve B...

We saw movies! And the Oscars! Join us this episode as we review “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” and the Netflix original film “Paddleton”, in addition to a recap of the 2019 Academy Awards. Curious how we did on our Oscar nomination picks? Only one way to find out. 0:00 – Introductions/Academy Awards 19:15 – “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” Review 37:47 – “Paddleton” Revi...

After a brief hiatus due to inclement weather, the boys are back in town! Join Matt, Tom and Travis as we review two new releases: “Alita: Battle Angel” and the Netflix original “Velvet Buzzsaw”. We also go through the Oscar nominations and offer picks for each category in anticipation of the upcoming ceremony. Enjoy! 0:00 – Introductions 11:15 – Academy Awards 33:54 – “Alita: Battle Angel” Spoile...

Tommy Bahama is M.I.A. this week, so our good friend Paris steps in to take his spot. Join us for a discussion of M. Night Shyamalan’s new superhero movie, “Glass”. Do you like reveals? We like reveals. We talk about reveals, and we may even reveal a reveal of our own. Don’t miss this nail-biter of an episode. 0:00 – Introductions 17:35 – “Glass” Spoiler-Free Review 43:58 – “Glass” Review Continue...

We look forward to this one every year. The gang is back together to discuss the movies of 2018. First bit of the show is some general discussion regarding the year as a whole, leading into the main event: our Top 10 lists for the year. We close the show with some more discussion points and even give out a few awards. You don’t want to miss this one. 0:00 – Introductions 1:45 – General 2018 Discus...

On this episode we have a duo of Netflix releases as well as the latest installment in the Transformers film franchise. Listen in for reviews of “Roma”, “Bird Box” and “Bumblebee”. In the second half we discuss a bunch of other 2018 releases that we’ve caught up with, so stick around through the end to hear our thoughts on 20+ more films. 0:00 – Introductions 7:20 – “Bumblebee” Review 23:48 – “Bir...

This week we’ve got movies for the nerdiest of nerds and the snobbiest of the snobs. The superhero hype train is back, and it’s choo choo-ing back into the podcast in the form of the animated feature “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”. We also discuss “The Favourite” for those of you who prefer decadence and lots of horny men dressed like the Nutcracker. Please remember to buckle your seatbelts f...

We made it to Episode 50! Thank you to everyone who has been supporting us since the very beginning, and all of the new listeners we’ve picked up along the way. We wanted to do something special for this milestone episode, so in addition to a hard-hitting review of “Creed II”, we decided to pit 64 movies we have featured on this podcast against one another in what we’re dubbing the “Cinephile’s Di...

Howdy partners! We’re fixin’ to have a real good time on this here episode with not one, not two, but THREE dandy reviews. Cozy on up to the campfire with a stiff drink and have yourself a ball listenin’ to us cowboys talk about “Boy Erased”, “Widows” and “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs”. Y’all take care now. 0:00 – Introductions 17:25 – “Boy Erased” Review 26:20 – “Widows” Spoiler-Free Review 45:00...

We’ve got a triple-header in store for y’all on this episode, as we tackle three brand spankin’ new releases. The bulk of the conversation is spent discussing the polarizing remake of “Suspiria”, but we also devote some time to the horror/action hybrid shenanigans of “Overlord” as well as the domestic drama “Wildlife”. Hope you enjoy. 0:00 – Introductions 14:09 – “Suspiria” Spoiler-Free Review 45:...

We’re equal parts spooky and gnar on this episode, as we tackle two highly-anticipated Fall releases: “Halloween” and Jonah Hill’s directorial debut, “Mid90s”. Which movie has better shreddage? Depends on which kind you’re looking for. Queue it up and take a stab at this radical episode. 0:00 – Introductions 11:33 – “Halloween” Spoiler-Free Review 36:10 – “Halloween” Review Continued 50:37 – “Mid9...

Two toothsome Tinseltown titans go head-to-head in our featured reviews this week, as we have the Bradley Cooper helmed vehicle “A Star is Born” going up against a Neil Armstrong biopic starring Ryan Gosling, “First Man”. This episode contains some of the most heated discussion we’ve ever had on the show, so strap in enjoy the ride. 0:00 – Introductions 20:58 – “A Star Is Born” Spoiler-Free Review...

Our friend Paris is back on the show this episode to discuss “A Simple Favor” and the new Netflix original from Jeremy Saulnier, “Hold the Dark”. There are some differences of opinion over these ones, so check it out to see where we land. 0:00 – Introductions 13:19 – “A Simple Favor” Spoiler-Free Review 31:16 – “A Simple Favor” Review Continued 45:18 – “Hold the Dark” Spoiler-Free Review 1:06:30 –...

The gang reunites with our buddy Cyrus for the second episode in a row to review the new Shane Black action flick, “The Predator”. It has the pedigree, but is this continuation of the Predator franchise a fun action romp, or a Predaturd? Queue it up in the ol’ podcast app and smash that play button to find out. We also have quite a few new releases to discuss in the second half of the show, so don...

We welcome our friend Cyrus to the show this week to review two of the surprise hits of the summer: “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Searching”. See how these movies stack up, and stick around for the second half to hear about what else we’ve been watching lately. 0:00 – Introductions 16:31 – “Crazy Rich Asians” Spoiler-Free Review 45:50 – “Crazy Rich Asians” Review Continued 53:57 – “Searching” Spoiler-F...

This episode features a trio of reviews where we explore the depths of the ocean AND systems of oppression. Our discussion of the mega-shark blockbuster “The Meg” is sandwiched between reviews of two powerful films, “Blindspotting” and the new Spike Lee joint, “BlacKkKlansman”. It’s like tuna on rye. Stay tuned in the second half to hear about what else we’ve been watching lately, including an in-...