Cinebuds

Are you tired of the multiverse? The Marvel Cinematic Universe? The universe in general? Do we have a movie for you — as long as you’re down for a movie that ridicules those things while also being kind of reverential about them??? There’s really only one Marvel character who could handle such an assignment: the fourth-wall-breaking, wise-cracking, foul-mouthed Deadpool. But the part Ryan Reynolds...

Even if you really love movies, you likely have at least one genre that’s sectioned off with caution tape. For Dori, it’s romance. So when Kpolly approached her with an unapologetically romantic selection for this episode, her instinct was to turn tail and head the other way. Then he said the magic words: “It’s Icelandic.” OK, not the most traditional of magic words. But it was at least enough to...

Kristopher Pollard and Dori Zori are joined by Radio Milwaukee's Jen Ellis as they talk about the new biker flick, The Bikeriders . Over the course of a decade, a Midwestern motorcycle club evolves from a gathering place for local outsiders to a sinister gang, threatening the original group's way of life. Tom Hardy, Austin Butler and Jodie Comer lead a strong cast capturing an era of motorcyle clu...

Unlikely revenge thriller  Thelma  goes through the Cinebuds rinse. Thelma follows the titular nonagenarian lead as she gets scammed and gets revenge in a film that is part comedic and part Mission: Impossible in all the best ways. Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette

Dori and Kpolly delve into  Femme , a fascinating take on the revenge film theme and one that keeps you guessing while delving into themes of redemption, self-acceptance and taking back your strength. It's a film with a very powerful arc yet may be triggering for some. Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette

Problemista  centers on Alejandro, an aspiring toy designer who's struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realise his dream. The film is directed by and stars Julio Torres, who's joined by the always-wonderful Tilda Swinton. Kristopher and Dori had all th...

The comedy subgenre of “oh crap I’m pregnant and not ready to have a baby” is fertile ground. Pun intended. Recent years have brought us the likes of Juno , Knocked Up and Waitress , and to that list we add the focus of this episode: Babes . It should first be noted that the comedy chops behind this recent release are strong. Ilana Glazer penned the script along with Broad City alum Josh Rabinowit...

The Mad Max saga continues, and Dori Zori is joined by guest host Marcus Doucette to talk about the post-apocalyptic hellscape the series is set in, as well as some of the great performances in this prequel to 2015's Fury Road. Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette

Dori and Kpolly sit down with documentary filmmaker Gary Hustwit about his new Brian Eno docupic , a groundbreaking an adventurous project that live-edits at every screening to ensure no two are the same. - Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette  

Dori Zori and Kristopher Pollard tangle with a love triangle not of their own making as they review the new movie Challengers . They talk about what worked, what didn't work and give it a long review so you don't have to. Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette

We’re down a Cinebud this week, but worry not because we called in a couple of Jokers to compensate. To be more accurate, our very special guests joining us on this episode are two of the people who worked on viral and cinematic sensation The People’s Joker : composers Justin Krol and Quinn Scharber. The Milwaukee-based duo are the driving force behind the film’s score and thus have enjoyed a fron...

Kpolly and Dori discuss the film  Sasquatch Sunset , and things gets a little hairy. Produced & edited by Marcus Doucette

Kristofer Pollard and Dori Zori talk all things Footloose, with a nice little Q&A. Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette

Did you know that over the course of its two weeks, this year’s Milwaukee Film Festival will have screened 131 features and 169 shorts? For the math heads out there, that’s a whopping 300 titles filling the 2024 event’s program. Even for a cinephile with unlimited time and energy reserves, seeing every single one isn’t an option. That’s why we’re here. "We" is, of course, Kpolly and Dori — AND ret...

Dori Zori and K-Polly are joined by Kerstin Larson of MKE Film to breakdown some highlights from week one of The Milwaukee Film Festival. Things get pretty  Footloose  in a hurry ... Produced by Marcus Doucette

In this episode of  Cinebuds, Dori & Kristopher talk about the next installment of the Ghostbusters franchise, Frozen Empire . In this one, the Spengler family returns to the iconic New York City firehouse where the original Ghostbusters have taken ghost-busting to the next level. When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must unite to protect...

In this episode of  Cinebuds , Dori & Kristopher get local! They speak with Wisconsin filmmaker Martin Kaszubowski about his movie, Earlybird. The flick is about a desperate theater owner who resuscitates his struggling business with off-the-wall productions, all the while losing sight of why he chose this life at all. Produced & edited by Kim Shine Theme music by Newski Sponsored by Assoc...

In this episode of  Cinebuds, Dori and Kpolly talk about the George Clooney-directed film 'The Boys in the Boat' — but they don't stay a duo for long. Joining them to provide a unique perspective are two relatives of the movie's main character Joe Rantz: Jennarose (his daughter) and Matt Murdaugh (his grandson). Synopsis: During the height of the Great Depression, members of the rowing team at the...

In this episode of  Cinebuds , Dori & Kristopher say 'Ooh, la la' for the French film, " The Crime Is Mine ." Set in 1935 Paris, a young actress has just been acquitted of murdering a famous French Producer. However, is she really innocent? Or has she gotten away with murder? Produced & edited by Kim Shine Theme music by Newski Sponsored by Associated Bank

In this episode of Cinebuds , Dori & Kristopher get a little emotional about the 2023 film, " All of Us Strangers ". It's about a screenwriter who has a chance encounter with his mysterious neighbor which disrupts his everyday life. As their relationship develops, the screenwriter finds himself drawn back to his childhood home where his parents are living -- although they died 30 years ago. Pr...

In this episode of Cinebuds , Dori & Kristopher talk about one of the most impactful movements in music. It's the 2024 film, "The Greatest Night in Pop," a behind-the-scenes look at the 1985 effort that pulled in some of the industry's biggest stars as they recorded "We Are the World" for aid in Africa. Produced & edited by Kim Shine Theme music by Newski Sponsored by Associated Bank

In this episode of Cinebuds, Dori & Kristopher chop it up about "American Fiction" . It's the Oscar-nominated film (2023) about a respected, yet frustrated, Black novelist who's fed up with an establishment that profits from relying on offensive tropes about the Black community. To prove his point, he uses a pen name to write his own outlandish "Black book" that, much to his chagrin, ironicall...

On this episode of Cinebuds, Dori & Kristopher talk about the 2023 remake of The Color Purple . The new and original films (1985) are based on the 1982 Pulitzer Prize winning book, by Alice Walker, of the same name. Also... this episode has a special guest: HYFIN Music Director Element Everest Blanks! Produced & edited by Kim Shine Theme music by Newski Sponsored by Associated Bank

It's almost Valentine's Day! And of course, That means Dori & Kristopher are talking about their love of... movies! Listen up for their favorite V-Day and anti-Valentine's movies. Produced & edited by Kim Shine Theme music by Newski Sponsored by Associated Bank

It's a place you'll never leave... Saltburn . In this episode of Cinebuds , Dori and Kristopher talk about this 2023 psychological thriller -- which they say you should watch *with* someone. "Academy Award winning filmmaker Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman) brings us a beautifully wicked tale of privilege and desire. Struggling to find his place at Oxford University, student Oliver Quick (Ba...