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The SinCast crew finally puts a bow on 2016 by reviewing the best (and worst) of the year. From quietly huge Star Wars stories to lackluster blockbusters, all the way to an excellent last few months, the guys have you covered!  To help them make sense of the last year in film, the guys are joined by movie critic extraordinaire and all around amazing guy Aaron Dicer of the Your Movie Friend YouTube...

They may not technically be snubs... but the fellas from SinCast run down the greatest un-nominated performances in film. From Goodman to Scorcese to Zero Dark Thirty, there are a ton of missed opportunities to award greatness.  Also, the greatness continues on "WTF: They Didn't Win?!?!" The results may surprise you... one of the best films of all time didn't win the Oscar in its y...

Join the SinCast crew as they tell the best stories from their combined 30+ years of movie theater experience! From corporate insults, a Harry Potter clusterf*ck, dads with rifles, and various on-screen fluids, the guys have you covered.  Also, since we're smack in the middle of Oscar season, Chris, Jeremy and Barrett break down the best categories in Oscar history. Each entry will shock, amaz...

Join SinCast for a discussion about movie resolutions for 2017... Movies that don't suck! Going outside the box! Many, many more! Plus, the guys chat with in-demand storyboarder and all-around awesome guy Jeremy Simser, who plots out scenes from your favorite TV shows and movies and has worked with everyone from Kevin Smith to Doug Liman. Enjoy hearing about the coolest job you didn't know...

Join SinCast for a deep dive into what feels like only yesterday 2015! This was an outstanding year for movies and put forth several contenders for the best of the year. so which will win? A potentially murderous robot? A New Hope? Unchecked emotions? A space pirate? Or one of the other GOBS of awesome movies this year? Also a spirited round of Q&A includes British people, young/old parings, a...

Join SinCast for a deep and satisfying dive into a fun year in movie history, 2014! You remember 2014, right? It was all the way back before there were more than 6 Star Wars movies!  Which will win the crown for best of the year? A toy movie that will charm you until you say "Honey, where are my pants?" A sadistic music teacher? A Cruise that can't stay dead? An unexpected Marvel hit? ...

In honor of the new year's celebration, the SinCast crew breaks down their favorite party scenes/movies. The level of depravity is strong in this discussion, so don't miss it! Also, join the guys for a trip through 2013, exploring space, drugs, AI relationships and everything that's not that. Which contender will take the crown of "best of the year?" A sultry Siri, or a manic L...

Join SinCast for a breakdown of a terrific year in film, 2012. This is a year that brought us assembling Avengers, rising Dark Knights, and a Spider-Man that was amazingly unnecessary! A terrific amount of great non-superhero movies also debuted, including Zero Dark Thirty, Django Unchained, and The Master. Who will win the "best of the year?"  Also, the guys name the movies that take them...

The SinCast crew takes a deep dive into Rogue One in an all new Minipod! How did this rebel contingent hold up against the O.G. Star Wars features? Do we need more Death Star stories? Was the antagonist a wiseacre? Find out on the SinCast Rogue One Bonus Episode! We'll be back on Monday for a new episode of SinCast. Keep in touch! Tweet us @cinemasins, comment on SoundCloud, ( https://soundclo...

Join SinCast on its Golden anniversary to recap a very interesting year in cinema, 2011! Unbelievable action, superb family dramas, and at least 2 batches of very funny women lead the pack in the discussion. Also, we've confirmed Michael Fassbender had a lot of movie sex in 2011.    For something completely different... Santa! Scrooge! Classic Christmas movies! The guys will talk about their f...

Join SinCast for a discussion of a year in film that has very distinct bright spots: 2010! From thrilling dreamscapes to one last score to a socially awkward networker, the guys have you covered.    Also, it's time for Sell This Movie... Vol. 2! The crew take turns pimping movies that are either underseen or underapprectiated. A tense story about a police vehicle, a group of Western anarchists...

The SinCast crew is joined by professional movie critic Aaron Dicer, who is here to share insights on critical philosophy, handshake deals, and a deep love of Pixar. You can find his excellent reviews of recent movies at: http://www.youtube.com/ yourmoviefriend  and in the SiftPop podcast:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/siftpop/id1009644227?mt=2 Also, a wild year in film is discussed: 2009!...

Join SinCast for a hilarious tour through another excellent year in cinema, 2008! The guys discuss the contenders (and otherwise) for the best of the year, which include killer clowns, dutiful robots, surprising Marvel characters, and an epic walk. 2008 is also one of the best years of comedy in the last 10 years.    All this plus a boatload of questions are answered. What are the most jaw-droppin...

Join in on the SinCast discussion about the latest offering in the HPCU (Harry Potter Cinematic Universe... is that a thing? It should be a thing), Fantastic Beasts and How to Easily Lose Them in a Highly Populated City! Everything is covered, from the weak and strong characters, to the links to the original series, to the hosts' utter inability to properly pronounce "Grindelwald."   S...

There Will Be No Country for Juno, since she was Knocked Up by Michael Clayton, so she's Gone Baby Gone on the 3:10 to Yuma to be a Waitress, serving some Superbad Ratatouille. It's 2007 in film!   Also, the guys take a ton of listener questions, including best documentaries, best titles, and recent movies that would blow the minds of audiences a generation ago.   Join us every Monday for...

Join SinCast for a review of one of the highest-rated movies of the year, Arrival! It's a movie that will make you think, feel, and marvel, just when we need it the most.    Spoiler-free talk goes up to 9:24 for those who haven't seen the movie. Also, you should go see this movie.    We'll be back on Monday for a new episode of SinCast. Keep in touch! Tweet us @cinemasins, comment on S...

Join the SinCast crew as they go on a deep dive into movies about the END TIMES, for no reason in particular... Whether it's zombies, nukes, viruses, aliens, or The Rapture, SinCast has you covered!   Also, the guys explore the year of 2006 in cinema. Some heavy hitters and overall favorites emerged this year, along with a strong lineup of contenders for best of the year. Who will win? A Bosto...

To soothe your Election angst, CinemaSins is back with a new MINIPOD for the big autumn hit film Doctor Strange! The newest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a story filled with mysticism, multiple dimensions, and, for some reason, punching. The crew break down what did and didn't work in the latest superhero offering, and you may be surprised by their conclusion!    Spoilers begin a...

Just in time for the season, join SinCast for a rundown of their favorite holiday movies, from a Thanksgiving road trip to a zany Scrooge all the way to a surprisingly famous New Year's Eve party. The movies that tug at our heartstrings and make us laugh hysterically all make the list. Also, there are two that feature machine guns!   Also, the guys break down a controversial year in cinema: 20...

Join SinCast for a spirited discussion about politics in movies, where all of us Americans can escape until November 9th. Between All the Presidents Men, Election, Wag the Dog, etc., Hollywood has given us more than enough to chew on over the years. Some of it is inspirational. Some is scary. Some is downright terrifying. The guys have all of it covered!   Also, the CinemaSins crew take on a very...

Join SinCast for a discussion about why filmmakers feel the need to hold the audience's hands in the introduction of movies, rather than presenting a world for us to experience. Why does this happen? How do you fix it? The CinemaSins crew has some possible solutions...    Also, the guys dig into the mailbag and answer a ton of listener questions. What movie vehicle would you take cross-country...

Join SinCast for a rundown of movie moments that make us feel real emotions. From pools of sadness to triumphant chills and everything in between...  These are the moments that wake up the feelings in all of us. Feel with us, baby!   Also, the best movies of 2002 are covered, a solid year in movie history. So many movies to discuss... a Brazilian gangster epic, a brilliant cat and mouse chase, and...

Join the SinCast crew as they welcome the guys from Modern Horrors  to discuss the current state of horror movies! From psychological scares to atmospheric impact to subsonic (!) noises, the various aspects of the genre are explored. What works? What needs to be fixed? What is Deathgasm???    Also, the mercurial cinematic year of 2001 is reviewed... The field is WIDE open this year! Which movie wi...

Join SinCast for more Movie Theater Stories from a combined 30+ years of experience of working at movie theaters! Sex, criminals, snowstorms and unbridled cursing are all covered.    Also, the guys take a look at the year that was the unofficial turn of the century, in a review of the best movies of 2000! Will it be an up-and-coming rawk band, masters of king fu, an overdue writer, or another entr...

CinemaSins looks at one of the best years in movie history -- 1999. Masterpieces were all around, from Sci-Fi to family drama to comedy to... whatever David Fincher did with Fight Club. Join the SinCast for an in-depth look at an incredible 12 months.   Also, in an extended Q&A, the guys reveal their favorite heist movies, the best films that take place in 24 hours or less, and which movies fr...