The Cine-Files

This week on The Cine-Files, Steve and John begin what they are certain will be an epic exploration of the powerful and highly controversial Oliver Stone film, JFK. With an absolutely incredible ensemble cast, led by Kevin Costner, ground breaking cinematography and editing and a topic that has fascinated the world since the tragic events of 11/22/63, JFK is a truly powerful piece of cinema about...

In two weeks it will be 60 years since one of the most shattering moments in American history when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in the streets of Dallas. Even today there are few more complex, controversial or fundamentally, unknowable events than the Kennedy assassination and Oliver Stone's groundbreaking film is right at the center of that controversy. Needless to say, Steve an...

On this episode of The Cine-Files LIVE, hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris revisit THOR: THE DARK WORLD to discuss the film, if it's been unfairly villainized, the Jane Foster issue, Christopher Eccleston, Loki and Thor and Frigga's relationships, is Darcy annoying or not, Alan Taylor's direction, and where it ranks in the Marvel Universe of movies overall!  If you haven't seen this...

This Sunday, at 3PM Pacific Time on their YouTube Channel, John and Steve return to the MCU to discuss Thor: Dark World which premiered almost exactly 10 years ago. Many people were dissapointed in this offering when it came out, the question is, have your feelings about this movie changed in the last decade. We'd love you to come and join the discussion on Sunday https://www.youtube.com/live/...

With Part 2 of Misery The Cine-Files concludes their exploration of the scary side of movies and John and Steve have to admit to being a bit relieved. Hopefully they'll be brave enough to go back into the world of Horror by Halloween time next year.  If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here.  https://amzn.to/4768BqG Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files...

The only two parter in The Cine-Files Halloween Week comes with our exploration of Rob Reiner's Misery in honor of the great James Caan. Steve and John both love this film from the fantastic performances from Caan and Kathy Bates to the meticulous direction and terrifying situation.  If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here.  https://amzn.to/4768BqG Don’...

Halloween Week on The Cine-Files with the first feature in, arguably, the most Meta film series ever made and that, of course, is Wes Craven's Scream.  If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here.  https://amzn.to/3s5wz6K 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...

Is the Exorcist the scariest Horror movie ever made? It's certainly a justifiable argument. Is The Exorcist the scariest movie ever covered on The Cine-Files? all signs point to yes.  If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here.  https://amzn.to/3QeWNvA Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase any film we f...

The Cine-Files Horror Week moves into the 80's and the world of dreams with Wes Craven's Nightmare on Elm Street.  If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here.  https://amzn.to/3QxPrF4 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.facebo...

This year's Halloween special on The Cine-Files is a Monster Movie Classic from 1931. Directed by James Whale and Starring Colin Clive and the great Boris Karloff, Frankenstein (along with Dracula from the same year) Launched the Universal Studios Monster movie dynasty and influenced horror movies for all time.  If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here. ...

Our Week of Halloween continues with the eponymous, slasher, classic John Carpenter's Halloween.  If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here.  https://amzn.to/3Qe466I 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/TheCineFilesPo...

Happy Halloween Cine-Files! We've now been making this podcast for so long that we actually have a full week of Halloween specials and so we've decided to give you exactly that, starting with our very first scary movie, Stanley Kubrick's The Shining (including a brand new intro) followed by a new episode everyday, including John Carpenter's Halloween, Our brand new deep Dive on the...

Happy Halloween Cine-Files!!! This year's spooky selection is a true classic, James Whale's 1931 Frankenstein, staring Colin Clive as Frankenstein and the iconic Boris Karloff as the creature.  If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here.  https://amzn.to/498go9j Don’t forget to support The Cine-Files at https://www.patreon.com/TheCineFiles and purchase...

John and Steve have a great time concluding their conversation of the 90's Action/Comedy/ScienceFiction Classic Men in Black.  If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here.  https://amzn.to/45rjYZj 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://...

After what seems like almost an entire summer of heavy movies (with the notable exception of Mary Poppins) John and Steve are thrilled to go back to one of the most successful and entertaining film of the 90's Barry Sonnenfeld's Men in Black featuring Tommy Lee Jones and a star making performance by Will Smith.  If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right he...

This week on The Cine-Files Steve and John explore one of their favorite films from the 90's, Men in Black. Whether, it's the deadpan performance of Tommy Lee Jones, the emergence of Will Smith as a true movie star, Vincent De'Onfrio's amazing performance as a bug in an Edgar suit or the wonderful special effects and design, Men in Black does not disappoint.  If you haven't see...

On this episode of The Cine-Files LIVE, hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris revisit and discuss the MISSION IMPOSSIBLE franchise! They talk the growth of this franchise from the TV show to the first MI movie directed by Brian DePalma to the most recent DEAD RECKONING PART ONE film. And, of course, they will talk TOM CRUISE, all the action, story, stunts, favorite moments and why this franchise has e...

This Sunday at 3PM Pacific time on their YouTube Channel, John and Steve go live to discuss the very first Mission Impossible film directed by Brian DePalma and the series as a whole. You can catch it live right here! https://youtube.com/live/liAE-MLr_NM  If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here.  https://amzn.to/3LPstXc Don’t forget to support The Cine-File...

Believe it or not John and Steve are concluding their exploration of Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street. It's certainly been quite a journey digging deep into the life of Jordan Belfort. (After this they might have to take some anti-biotics and engage in some kind of full body cleanse) If you haven't seen this crazy movie you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/3PDy...

This week on The Cine-Files John and Steve go back to Wall Street to continue their discussion of one of the most outrageously debaucherous films ever made. If you haven't seen this crazy movie you can buy or stream it right here. https://amzn.to/3PDyAQH 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.ne...

In 2013 Director Martin Scorcese and actor/producer Leonardo DiCaprio collaborated on a film that is a debaucherous as it is funny, a film that, in it's own way pushes as many boundaries and societal norms as Scorcese classics like Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and Goodfellas. That film is the incredible, outrageous, The Wolf of Wall Street. https://amzn.to/3PDyAQH Don’t forget to support The Cine-...

Get ready for a wild ride as Steve and John dig into a film with more sex, drugs, money and all around craziness that just about any other movie ever made. That's right, this Friday, The Cine-Files is taking on the insanity of Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street  If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here.  https://amzn.to/3PDyAQH Don’t forget to...

John and Steve had a fantastic conversation in part 2 of their exploration of Charles Laughton's The Night of the Hunter. This is definitely a film worth visiting and revisiting for it's incredible imagery, powerful performances and profound themes.  If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here.  https://amzn.to/47Wflci Don’t forget to support The Cine-F...

The Cine-Files are thrilled to explore Charles Laughton's Night of the Hunter. Ranked by many as one of the greatest films ever made, The Night of the Hunter, has stunning visuals, powerful performances, a fantastic score and a story that is unlike any other told in the world of cinema.  If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here.  https://amzn.to/47Wflci...

This Friday on The Cine-Files John and Steve will be doing something they've never done before, review a movie that neither of them had ever seen before. And what a film!! Charles Laughton's The Night of the Hunter is a true masterpiece with incredible performances, brilliant cinematography and a story and style that are uniquely its own.  If you haven't seen this incredible film you c...