House of Cinema

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Created and hosted by Joe Aragon with hosts Claira Curtis and Sydney Volpe, House of Cinema is a weekly discussion of all things film. Everything from rankings and casual discussions to Q&As and movie drafts, there's a little bit of something for either the hardcore cinephile or the casual moviegoer! If you love movies, the door is always open at the House of Cinema. Be sure to also check us out on Patreon for exclusive episodes!

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Ep. 147- The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Review 21.11.2023 1:29:35

Claira and Joe return to Panem to discuss the latest prequel to the iconic Hunger Games franchise! (Claira has also read the book so there were many discussions comparing the two!) ********************************************** FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Joe ⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Claira ⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sydney ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠...

Ep. 146- The Killer (2023) Reaction + Review 14.11.2023 1:12:32

Joe & Sydney discuss the latest movie from David Fincher! *************************************** FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Joe ⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Claira ⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sydney ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠IG⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Intro music created by Taylor Hollingsworth ⁠Instagram⁠ **********************************...

Ep. 145- Priscilla (2023) 07.11.2023 1:15:08

Claira and Joe discuss the newest film from Sofia Coppola, Priscilla. How it compares to last year's Elvis, where it sits in Sofia Coppola's filmography, and of course, a break down of the movie itself! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Joe ⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Claira ⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sydney ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠IG⁠...

Ep. 144- Five Nights At Freddy's Reaction + Review 31.10.2023 1:21:02

The latest phenomenon has hit the big screen (and streaming), does it live up to all the hype? Joe and Sydney to discuss FNAF, 12 hour lore videos, and the future of video game adaptation movies. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Joe ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Claira ⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ Sydney ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ IG⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠ Intro music created by Taylor Hollin...

Ep. 143- Killers of the Flower Moon Reaction + Review 28.10.2023 1:13:21

Joe and Sydney to discuss the latest movie from the great Martin Scorsese! Leo's greatest role? Oscar potential? Will the world love it? FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Joe ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Claira ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Sydney ⁠Letterboxd⁠ ⁠ Youtub e⁠ ⁠ IG⁠ ⁠ TikTok⁠ Credits: Intro- Taylor Hollingsworth Instagram *************************************** ⁠⁠CHECK US OUT ON PAT...

Ep. 142- Revisiting: The Ring (2002) 17.10.2023 1:11:35

It was a slow movie weekend! So to get into the spooky season please enjoy this conversation on The Ring! This episode was previously available exclusively to Patreon members, so if you enjoy this conversation, there is a lot more available exclusively to Patrons! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Joe ⁠Letterboxd⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ Claira ⁠Letterboxd⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ Sydney Letterboxd Youtube IG TikTok ******...

Ep. 141- The Exorcist: Believer Reaction + Review 12.10.2023 1:16:12

***This episode does contain spoilers for The Exorcist: Believer*** Sydney and Joe discuss and breakdown the latest installment in The Exorcist franchise. What does the future hold for upcoming Exorcist movies? The Exorcist: Golden Retriever? FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Joe ⁠Letterboxd⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ Claira ⁠Letterboxd⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ Sydney Letterboxd Youtube IG TikTok ****************************...

Ep. 140- Saw X + Top 5 Saw Traps 03.10.2023 1:27:42

Claira and Joe discuss the 10th installment in the Saw franchise, the best Saw movie yet? Also, they discuss the top 5 Saw traps!! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Joe ⁠Letterboxd⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ Claira ⁠Letterboxd⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ Sydney ⁠Letterboxd⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠IG⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ *************************************** ⁠CHECK US OUT ON PATREON⁠ patreon.com/HouseofCinema - Exclusive episodes on the MCU, A24 mov...

Ep. 139- SALTBURN Reaction + Patreon Sneak Peek 26.09.2023 1:21:12

Joe and Sydney are at Fantastic Fest 2023 and provide their initial *SPOILER FREE* reactions to Saltburn, Fall of the House of Usher, and Pet Semetary: Bloodlines. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Joe ⁠Letterboxd⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ Claira ⁠Letterboxd⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ Sydney ⁠Letterboxd⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠IG⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ *************************************** ⁠CHECK US OUT ON PATREON⁠ patreon.com/HouseofCinema - Exclu...

Ep. 138- 2020s Movie Draft 19.09.2023 2:04:58

Joe welcomes back Megan (jstoobs) and Bobbi (theafternoonspecial) to draft the very best movies of the 2020s! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Joe Letterboxd TikTok Instagram Claira Letterboxd TikTok Sydney Letterboxd Youtube IG TikTok *************************************** CHECK US OUT ON PATREON patreon.com/HouseofCinema - Exclusive episodes on the MCU, A24 movies, and horror films! Free episodes will...

Ep. 137- The Nun 2 Reaction + Review 12.09.2023 1:10:43

Sydney and Joe discuss the latest installment in the Conjuring-verse! Was it any good? Where is this franchise headed? Will Ed & Lorraine join the Avengers? FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Joe ⁠Letterboxd⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ Claira ⁠Letterboxd⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ Sydney ⁠Letterboxd⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠IG⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ *************************************** ⁠CHECK US OUT ON PATREON⁠ patreon.com/HouseofCinema - Exclusiv...

Ep. 136- Revisiting: The Lizzie McGuire Movie 05.09.2023 1:54:11

Claira and Joe revisit the 2003 classic, The Lizzie McGuire movie. Outfit repeaters are more than welcome here!!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Joe Letterboxd TikTok Instagram Claira Letterboxd TikTok Sydney Letterboxd Youtube IG TikTok *************************************** CHECK US OUT ON PATREON patreon.com/HouseofCinema - Exc...

Ep. 135- Animated Movie Draft 29.08.2023 1:50:36

Megan and Bobbi return to the House of Cinema, but this time, we are drafting everything animated movie-related. Here were the categories we had to choose: Pixar Dreamworks Disney Renaissance Non-Disney/Non-Dreamworks International Oscar Nominee/Oscar Winner Wildcard Let us know who you think won the draft in the poll below!! *************************************** ⁠CHECK US OUT ON PATREON⁠ patreo...

Ep. 134- Revisiting: Casino Royale 23.08.2023 1:48:45

Joe and guest Nate Spencer discuss the 007 film that breathed new live into the 007 franchise. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Joe Letterboxd TikTok Instagram Claira Letterboxd TikTok Sydney Letterboxd Youtube IG TikTok GUEST- Nate Spencer ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Letterboxd⁠ *************************************** CHECK US OUT ON PATREON patre...

Ep. 133- Revisiting: Holes (2003) 15.08.2023 1:38:13

Joe & Claira revisit the Disney classic, Holes! What makes it so special and why it continues to be a movie that seemingly doesn't age! **While we understand some of the older films may be from struck studios, to show further support, a portion of our monthly Patreon earnings will be donated directly to SAG-AFTRA. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLL...

Ep. 132- Revisiting: Coraline (2009) 08.08.2023 1:33:04

Joe and Claira revisit Coraline and discuss where it stands amongst Selick films and stop-motion animation as a whole! **While we understand some of the older films may be from struck studios, to show further support, a portion of our monthly Patreon earnings will be donated directly to SAG-AFTRA. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Joe...

Ep. 131- Summer Blockbuster Movie Draft 03.08.2023 1:59:48

***This episode was recorded pre-SAG-AFTRA strike***' Welcome to our first (of many) Movie Drafts! I am joined good friends Megan Cruz (JStoobs) and Bobbi Miller (theafternoonspecial) to draft the best summer blockbuster teams! Here were the categories we had to choose: 2010s 2000s Pre-2000s Comic Book Movie Animated Wildcard Let us know who you think won the draft in the poll below!! ********...

Ep. 130- Revisiting: Gone Girl + SAG/WGA Strike Update 25.07.2023 1:33:20

Hello friends! We took 1 week to recalibrate as a podcast team due to SAG-AFTRA choosing to join the strike with the WGA. As a podcast team, we absolutely support and stand in solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA/WGA. At this time, we are not reviewing any new films from struck companies. Once we have more direction from SAG-AFTRA, we will keep you all updated! For now, we are revisiting any film pre-202...

Ep. 129- Insidious: The Red Door + Patreon Episode Sneak Peek 11.07.2023 1:30:59

***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS*** The 5th installment in the beloved Insidious franchise has been released! Even with mediocre critic reviews, Insidious: The Red Door is making a killing at the box office. Sydney and I jump the into the movie to discuss what works and what doesn't! The second half of the podcast we decided to let people hear 15 minutes of our Patreon Episode on Insidious! I...

Ep. 128- Past Lives + 5 Favorite Romance Movies 06.07.2023 1:17:53

Past Lives is one of this year's very best movies, so Claira and I break down what makes this movie so special. The second half of the podcast is dedicated to choosing our 5 favorite romance movies! All the movies that shatter us into a million little pieces, no rom-coms were allowed because we wanted to stay as sad as possible. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Joe Letterboxd TikTok Instagram Claira...

Ep. 127- Indiana Jones & the Dial of Destiny 04.07.2023 1:32:18

***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS*** The newest installment and (maybe?) the last Indiana Jones movie has been released. Sydney and I do our deep dive discussion and try to answer the impossible question- is this a good ending for the iconic Indiana Jones? FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Joe Letterboxd TikTok Instagram Claira Letterboxd TikTok Sydney Letterboxd Youtube IG TikTok ************************...

Ep. 126- Elemental + Pixar Tier List 26.06.2023 1:22:03

*** THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR ELEMENTAL*** Claira and I dive into Pixar's latest film! The second half is then dedicated to placing the last 10 Pixar movies into a tier list! Some obvious S tier movies (Coco) and maybe some obvious F tier movies....maybe. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Joe Letterboxd TikTok Instagram Claira Letterboxd TikTok Sydney Letterboxd Youtube IG TikTok ************...

Ep. 125- The Flash + The Most Overhyped Movies 20.06.2023 1:23:21

***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE FLASH*** I apologize for the audio quality. Some settings were messed up and muffled my side of the recording, but this will not be the case for future episodes! Sydney and I are jumping straight into the latest movie to cause quite the stir on the internet. The best CBM ever? The worst movie ever? We break down and unpack all our thoughts on the latest DC...

Ep. 124- Transformers: Rise of The Beasts + 2023 Summer Movie Tierlist 12.06.2023 1:27:19

***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS*** The newest installment in the Transformers franchise has arrived...but does it live up to expectations? Does it play it TOO safe? Do we miss the Michael Bay era? Sydney and I discuss all the highs and lows of Rise of the Beasts! Then, in the second half of the podcast Sydney and I break out the tier list, but this time we ar...

Ep. 123- Across the Spider-Verse + Spider-Man Movie Tier List 06.06.2023 1:34:50

***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE*** Across the Spider-Verse has taken the world by storm! Of course, Sydney and I had to take the time to discuss the latest installment in the Spider-Man franchise and how this movie continues to defy the odds! The second half of the podcast is dedicated to assigning tiers to every movie in the Spider-Verse! Yes, that also includes Morb...