Madeline Cook

Syndicated Cinephiles

Comedy EN ↓ 9 episodes

Did you grow up watching movies on cable TV? Are there films that, anytime they air, you just HAVE to watch them? Have you indulged in the programming block "E! Movies We Love"? Then Syndicated Cinephiles is for you! Hosted by Madeline Cook, this is the podcast that talks about movies you've seen a million times because they were on TV. Each week, a guest will bring in one of their favorite "cable movies", dissect it, and celebrate the dying art of discovering film on TV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Madeline Cook

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9. Baby Mama (2008) with Annie Youngwood 17.01.2024 1:46:21

On the season finale of Syndicated Cinephiles, we welcome guest host Annie Youngwood to the pod! Madeline brings in one of her TV movies: 2008's Baby Mama (dir. Michael McCullers). The pair discuss Annie's cable-less upbringing, early aughts character actors, and female anatomy. Follow Annie on Letterboxd @ wendoleneknits ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) with Nick Baum 15.11.2023 1:35:14

New York actor Nick Baum comes on the podcast to discuss one of the most significant television events of the early aughts: the Harry Potter Marathon. The pair break down the second movie in the franchise, and the final collaboration with Chris Columbus, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002). Other topics include J.K. Rowling's controversial politics, the beauty of practical effects, and...

7. The Silence of the Lambs (1991) with Madeline Schulz 08.11.2023 1:29:26

High school friend and Twin Cities resident Madeline Schulz shares her thoughts on Jonathan Demme's 1991 masterpiece The Silence of the Lambs . The girls dive into the controversial legacy of the film, favorite characters with only one line, and share fond memories of their rebellious high school years. Follow Madeline on Storygraph @ schulzmadeline ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

6. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) with Anna Johnson 01.11.2023 1:29:16

Friend and fellow goofball Anna Johnson brings the first full-fledged comedy onto the podcast-- Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) directed by Jay Roach. The gals discuss politically correct comedy, early Youtube stars, and the appeal of fake chest hair. Follow Anna on Letterboxd at annamj16 ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5. Gladiator (2000) with Colton Butcher 25.10.2023 1:49:48

Pasadena local Colton Butcher shakes things up by bringing a Ridley Scott classic into an Anti-Ridley household. The film up for discussion is Gladiator (2000) starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. Other topics of discussion include stoicism, Hannibal Lecter, and the disappointing Eragon film adaptation. Follow Colton's substack, On the Butcher's Block , below: https://onthebutchersblock.sub...

4. Twister (1996) with Pricilla Torres 18.10.2023 1:20:22

Chicago actress Pricilla Torres brings in one of her TV favorites: Twister (1996). Topics of discussion are Philip Seymour Hoffman's magnetism, Disney Channel Original Movies, and the puzzling career of Bill Paxton. Check out Pricilla on Letterboxd @cillamarii ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3. Catch Me If You Can (2002) with Jaclyn Janowski 11.10.2023 1:23:34

Milwaukee-based cinephile Jaclyn Janowski stops by to talk with Madeline about Steven Spielberg's 2002 masterpiece, Catch Me If You Can . The pair also discuss falling asleep in movie theaters, the Wonka (2023) trailer, and Jaclyn's unfulfilled quest to see the 2010 film Leap Year . Follow Jaclyn on Letterboxd @applejaxxx ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2. The Abyss (1989) with Alex Friedemann 04.10.2023 1:23:09

College pal and Broadway Doorman Alex Friedemann comes on to discuss the James Cameron film The Abyss (1989). Listen in as they talk about the dangerous production of the film, the comedy genius of Diedrich Bader, and visiting Family Video on Friday nights. Eagle-eared listeners might even hear the crinkle of rolling papers as Alex rolls a joint! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

1. Kill Bill Vol. 1 (2003) with Stanley Swindling 26.09.2023 56:28

In this inaugural episode, Madeline invites friend Stanley Swindling to talk about one of his favorite "cable movies", Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill Vol. 1 (2003). Listen to them discuss Tarantino's fraught legacy, cable channel numbers that are burned in their memories, and ridiculous TV edits. You can find Stanley on Letterboxd at stanswinfilm , and subscribe to his Substack, i could care less ....