The Cine-Files

This week on The Cine-Files, John and Steve explore John Ford's powerful, and still very relvant, 1940 classic, The Grapes of Wrath. Based on the pulitizer prize winning novel by John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath stars Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell and John Carradine in the story of The Joad Family's harrowing pilgrimage to California. Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.pa...

This week on The Cine-Files, we welcome, from The Top Ten Show, Matt Knost, to discuss the 1988, buddy comedy, Midnight Run starring Robert DeNiro and Charles Grodin. This is a fantastic movie and we have a great time talking about it. Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook: https://www....

John Hughes' 1985 film, The Breakfast Club was a seminal movie for young people growing up in the 80's. Its portrayal of teenagers was honest, heartfelt, surprising, challenging, and very funny (and it still makes Steve cry every time he watches it) Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net...

In Part 2 of their exploration of Fight Club, Steve and John go deep into the psychology, humor, history and controversy of this incredible film. Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarks John @therochasays Steve @srmorris --- Send in...

This week on The Cine-Files Steve and John get lost in the world of one of the most groundbreaking and controversial films of the 90's, David Fincher's 1999 film, Fight Club, starring Brad Pitt, Ed Norton and Helena Bonham Carter. Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook: https://w...

This week on The Cine-Files we are thrilled to welcome The Hollywood Reporter's editor at large and host of KCRW's The Business to discuss James L. Brooks 1987 film, Broadcast news, starring Holly Hunter, Albert Brooks and William Hurt. Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net Facebook: htt...

I hope you Cine-Files feel the need for speed becuase we're flying into The Danger Zone for 1986's Tony Scott classic, Top Gun. This movie changed Hollywood forever, wolidifying the Simpson/Bruckheimer empire, establishing Tony Scott as a director and confirming Tom Cruise as one of the greatest movie stars of all time. Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheC...

With The Incredibles II Playing in Theaters now, what better time to go back 14 years and break down a movie which is, not only one of the greatest animated films of all time, but one of the greatest Super Hero flms as well. And, of course, who better to discuss The Incredibles with than our favorite Animation Writer/Producer Michael Vogel. Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.pat...

Well, believe it or not, we actually made it, our 100th episode!! To celebrate, we thought we'd do something a little different this time, no movie, instead we reached out to our amazing fans to ask what you wanted us to talk about. We are so grateful for all the wonderful questions and all of your support. Looking forward to another hundred episodes and a whole lot of great films. --- Send in...

In part 2 of our exploration of Stanley Kubrick's enigmatic masterpiece, 2001: A Space Odyssey, John Rocha, Steve Morris and special guest Scott Mantz struggle with their interpretations of one of the most compelling and unique science fiction films ever made. Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-fil...

This week on The Cine-Files we are joined by one of our favorite guests, the great Scott Mantz, to explore one of the most, profound, visionary and enigmatic films of all time, Stanley Kubrick's 1968 classic , 2001: A Space Odyssey. This is an amazing conversation and one that you, absolutely, should not miss. Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and p...

This week on The Cine-Files we return to Ancient Rome and the battle ground of the Coloseum to watch our hero, Maximus, confront charriots, tigers and finally the enemy he has sworn revenge on, the Emperor, Comodus. Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podca...

This week on The Cine-Files we begin our exploration of Ridley Scott's Academy Award winning film, Gladiator. Seriously, did you really think we could tackle this epic in just one episode? Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...

This week on The Cine-Files, we continue our discussion of Martin Scorsese's 1976 Masterpiece. Taxi Driver. Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...

This week on The Cine-Files John and Steve explore the dark, disturbing world in Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver. Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co...

This week on The Cine-Files we go deep (seriously deep) into the world of Chasing Amy with special guest, Sasha Pearl Raver. And let's be very clear on this... This episode of might warrant an NC-17 rating for language, sexual content and conversation that could be considered offensive by a lot of people. (It also happens to be a whole lot of fun) Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at http...

In honor of the upcoming YouTube Red series, Cobra Kai, The Cine-Files has decided to go back to 1984 to meet one of the greatest Senseis of all time, Mr. Miyagi in the original Karate Kid. Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...

Steve and John take a few moments to remember the great Milos Forman, who passed away a few days ago. From One flew Over the Cuckoos Nest to the People Vs. Larry Flynt and Man and the Moon, Milos Forman wasn't interested in playing it safe. His movies were always, unique, dangerous, and energized by deep affinity for rebellion. Perhaps his finest film, Amadues, was only the 4th film ever discu...

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In ACt 2 of Ben Hur we see not only one of the greatest action sequences ever filmmed, a spectacular chariot race, but also a profound story of loss and redemption. Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/message Su...

This Week on The Cine-Files we celebrate Easter by exploring one of John's favorite films, the 1959 William Wyler epic Ben Hur, starring Charleton Heston. This is a great movie in every sense of the word, with huge set pieces, big themes, incredible action sequences and powerful performances from the entire cast. Winner of 11 academy awards, including best picture, Ben Hur is a staple in any c...

This week on The Cine-Files, John takes the reins of the show and guides Steve on a deep exploration into one of the greatest sports films ever made, Hoosiers, Starring Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey and Dennis Hopper. Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net --- Send in a voice message: https://pod...

This week on The Cine-Files we conclude our epic exploration of Lawrence of Arabia with special guest Rachel Cushing. Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify....

This week on The Cine-Files we continue our discussion of Lawrence of Arabia with special guest Rachel Cushing. Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...

This week on The Cine-Files we begin our epic journey into one of the greatest films ever made. David Lean's Lawrence of Arabia, pracitically defines the term, "epic". With breathtaking cinematography, a goregeous score, brilliant script and incredible performances, Lawrence of Arabia is simply unlike any other film ever made. We are joined on this discussion by editor, Schmowdown comp...