The Cinedicate: Film & TV Podcast

On this very special episode of Cinedicate, we are celebrating Halloween by taking a look at Jordan Peele's filmography as a director. With a crew comprised of genre-lovers, screenplay authors, and movie-goers, we take a stab at Jordan Peele's horror career and decide if he is a modern-day visionary or a flash in the pan.   From his directorial debut with Get Out in 2017 to his horror anthology re...

On the season 2 finale of Cinedicate, we travel to the planet Arrakis in search of The Spice. Joining this week is film journalist Kyle Sanders as we discuss the latest Dune adaptation from Denis Villeneuve.   From the director of Blade Runner 2049, comes another reimagining of an older science fiction franchise. This episode is compare and contrast the 2021 film to both the 1984 counterpart creat...

This week on Cinedicate, we take a deep dive into the world of Blade Runner. Joining the cinematic roundtable is Aaron of WSTR: Galactic Public Access and Chicago designer Diego.   Originally from the mind of Ridley Scott (Alien, Prometheus), Blade Runner created the cyberpunk aesthetic with the fusion of sci-fi and film noir. The story follows Decker (Harrison Ford, Star Wars Indiana Jones) a det...

This week on Cinedicate, we gather up the seven Dragon Balls and uncover the myth of the Super Saiyan. Simone and Ali return to discuss their favorite franchise, Dragon Ball.   From Akira Toriyama (鳥山 明), Dragon Ball was created in 1984 and since then has grown to a multitude of tv shows, movies, and video games. All spawning from the original manga, Dragon Ball follows the adventures of G...

On this episode of Cinedicate, we take a look at the film that would be the main inspiration for many teen dramas including Mean Girls. Film director Justin Hutchins joins to discuss this cult classic from 1989. Heathers follows the character of Veronica (Winona Ryder), and her new boyfriend JD (Christian Slater), as she confronts the most popular group in her high school, The Heathers. All compri...

On this episode of Cinedicate, we cast the One Ring into Mount Doom. Carla, one of the talented hosts of WSTR: Galactic Public Access, joins this week to talk about the final film in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. From director Peter Jackson, The Return of the King is an adaptation of the last book in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien. Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) with his good friend...

On this episode of Cinedicate, we join the Guardians of the Globe as the hosts of Re:Shoot return to discuss, Invincible. From the mind behind The Walking Dead, Robert Kirkman redefines the superhero narrative with Invincible. The story follows high-schooler Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun) as he develops superpowers like his father, Omni-Man (JK Simmons.) However, Kirkman presents the question that dri...

On this episode of Cinedicate, we navigate through freshman year with The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Director Elisee Jr St Preux joins to talk about his latest film, Aurinko in Adagio, which just premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. From director Stephen Chobosky, ( Rent, Jericho ) Perks of Being a Wallflower to life in his film adaptation of his own novel. The story follows a boy who suffers...

On this episode of Cinedicate, we take a look at Nazi Germany through the eyes of a child, podcaster and audio-engineer Aaron Houllion returns to talk about Jojo Rabbit. From director Taika Waititi (Thor Ragnarok), Jojo Rabbit is a satirical look at Nazi Germany through Jojo, an aspiring Hitler Youth cadet. Witnessing the rise of Germany's new leader, Adolf Hitler, Jojo is quickly swept up in the...

On this episode of Cinedicate, we take a trip to Isla Nublar. Rutch Johnson, local cinematographer, joins to discuss his all-time favorite Jurassic Park. From director Steven Spielberg (E.T., Indiana Jones, Jaws), Jurassic Park is the film adaptation of the Michael Crichton book of the same name. Dr. Grant, a paleontologist, (Sam Neill, Peaky Blinders) and his assistant Ellie (Laura Dern, Little W...

On this episode of Cinedicate, we defend Helm's Deep. Carla, one of the talented hosts of the Star Wars podcast, WSTR: Galactic Public Access, returns to discuss The Two Towers. From director Peter Jackson, The Two Towers is an adaptation of the second book in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien. Frodo (Elijah Wood) continues his quest to destroy the One Ring as the rest of the Fellows...

On this episode of Cinedicate, we attempt to smuggle $50K across the US-Mexico border. The film journalist Kyle Sanders joins this week to discuss, Jackie Brown. Adapted from Elmore Leonard's novel Rum Punch, this screenplay is the only adapted work Quentin Tarantino has done to date. Tarantino decided to not only adapt this crime-drama, but also rearrange it slightly to pay homage to the '70s gen...

On this episode of Cinedicate, we plot to cover up a murder. The talented actresses and hosts of The Cinema Chicks return to discuss, Big Little Lies. Adapted from Laine Moriarty's novel of the same name, this story follows affluent mothers of a seaside town. Picturesque in all regards. However, under the surface in all these interwoven lives lies secrets, deception, and heartbreak. This star-stud...

On this episode of Cinedicate, we set off to seek honor to join the Knights of the Roundtable. Anthony Zonzo returns to discuss A24's take on an Arthurian legend, The Green Knight. Adapted from the original text hundreds of years prior, David Lowery writes, directs, and produces A24's Epic about King Arthur's nephew and his quest to slay The Green Knight. Dev Patel portrays Gawain as he seeks hono...

On this episode of Cinedicate, we fight to survive from supernatural creatures. Aaron from WSTR: Galactic Public Access returns to discuss, The Mist. Adapted from Stephen King's Novella, director Frank Darabont ( The Walking Dead, The Shawsank Redemption ) tells the story of a group of unsuspecting citizens trapped within a supermarket as a supernatural force descends upon them. However, the true...

On this episode of Cinedicate, we remember the comedy legend, Andy Kaufman. Simone joins to discuss, Man on the Moon. From director Miloš Forman ( One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Amadeus ), Jim Carey becomes the late comedian Andy Kaufman to tell his story on the big screen. From his time at open mics to him starring in Saturday Night Live, Man on the Moon is a love-letter to the one-of-a-kind co...

On this episode of Cinedicate, we defend Japan against a Kaiju attack. Diego, Chicago graphic designer, returns to talk about the dark reimagining of a classic monster in Shin Godzilla. From director Hideaki Anno ( Neon Genesis Evangelion) , reboots the original Godzilla film for a modern audience. Japan must mobilize and act quickly to defend it's land from a creature from the depths of the ocean...

On this episode of Cinedicate, we stumble upon a dead body in the forest. The talented hosts of Buzzn The Tower, Max and Mo, join to discuss one of their favorite films from the '80s, Stand By Me. From director Rob Reiner ( The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally ), Stand by Me is the film adaptation of Stephen King's short story, The Body . Four young boys from Castle Rock, after hearing of a de...

On this episode of Cinedicate, we seek revenge and take on the entire mob. Todd Hoffman of WSTR Galactic Public Access returns to talk about the film adaptation of The Crow. Eric Draven (Brandon Lee, son of Bruce Lee) is a rockstar who was tragically murdered along with his fiancée. The Crow, the entity manifested from Eric's spirit, descends upon the city to seek revenge from those who wronged hi...

On this episode of Cinedicate, we unearth an ancient secret in the Antarctic tundra. Doug Levinson, a screenplay writer, joins this week to talk about a recent horror screenplay he penned and John Carpenter’s 1982 sci-fi horror, The Thing. John Carpenter ( Halloween , Escape From New York ) modernizing the sci-fi creature feature from 1951 The Thing From Another World,  The Thing  is a story of a...

On this episode of Cinedicate, we flip on the resonator to open our third eye. Aaron Houllion, a freelance Chicago audio engineer and host of WSTR: Galactic Public Access - A Star Wars Podcast, joins this week to talk H.P. Lovecraft's From Beyond. From director Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator), adapted from the novella of the same name, From Beyond is a story of a sex-obsessed scientist, Dr. Pretorius...

On this episode of Cinedicate, we take a boat ride down the Vietnamese river in search of Charlie. Cam Lewis, a filmmaker and film professor at Cornerstone University, joins this week to talk about his latest feature-film When Icarus Fell. We also explore one of his favorite films, Apocalypse Now. When Icarus Fell is an independent film that follows the storylines of different individuals that all...

On this episode of Cinedicate, we begin our journey towards Mount Doom. Carla, one of the talented hosts of WSTR: Galactic Public Access , joins this week to talk about the first film in her favorite film franchise, The Lord of the Rings. From director Peter Jackson, The Fellowship of the Ring is an adaptation of the first book in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien. After winning the...