Best Cinenauts Podcasts (2025)

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TIFF 2025 + Mobile Criterion Closet 54:29

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7h ago54:29

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“This Is Not A Line” - ctcher This weeks episode sees our heroes exploring the many facets of the TIFF 2025 Experience. ctcher tries his luck at getting into the Mobile Criterion Closet, while Teya actually manages to watch some movies. Films mentioned on this episode: The Testament of Ann Lee (2025), Sentimental Value (2025), Hamnet (2025), Rose o…

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Solaris(s) 56:23

21d ago56:23

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The Laundry Room DVD segment this week is huge. Then ctcher gets into Solaris VS Solaris, Tarkovsky vs Soderbergh, Art House vs Studio Picture. Plus, Teya also briefly gets into Caught Stealing. Send us an email or voicemail to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out the new merch store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Four…

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Pride & Prejudice + Period Romance Films 53:41

28d ago53:41

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In this episode, Teya soothes her heart with a rewatch of Joe Wright's Pride & Prejudice. What begins as comfort viewing quickly snowballs into a major deep dive of period romance films and in turn provides ctcher with an unexpected education in the genre. Other films mentioned on this episode: Atonement, Bright Star, Sense and Sensibility, Age of …

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28 Days Later 59:10

1M ago59:10

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On this week's episode Teya and ctcher are reminded that Danny Boyle + Alex Garland are an incredible team when discussing 28 Years Later. Plus, the return of Laundry Room DVD segment. Send us an email or voicemail to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out the new merch store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fourthwall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Materialists 1:02:14

1M ago1:02:14

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The Cinenauts are back together again to explore love in the modern age by discussing Celine Song's Materialists (2025). They also catch up on the GIFF, what blockbusters ctcher has been watching, and they discuss what film's are left to care about in 2025. Special Thanks to Audio Master ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Declan Leonard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us an email…

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For All Mann-Kind - Ferrari 1:45:30

2M ago1:45:30

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Cinenauts Presents: For All Mann-Kind This week's episode sees ctcher teaming up with Twin Vipers host JLB to begin a reverse chronological journey through the films of director Michael Mann. The first episode is Mann's most recent film Ferrari (2024). Send us an email or voicemail to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Chec…

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Festival Programming ft. David Knipe, John Debono + Emily Gagne 1:17:38

2M ago1:17:38

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The Cinenauts are joined this week by Gimli International Film Festival programmers David Knipe, John Debono, and Emily Gagne to shed some light on the realities of film programming. They also assist in the latest edition of Laundry Room DVD, share with us the one film they wish they could have programmed at the festival this year and their favouri…

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Pandora and the Flying Dutchman + Captain Fantastic 47:49

2M ago47:49

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This is quickly becoming The Laundry Room DVD Podcast. This week's stack is presented to us by former guest of the show Boom. Teya and ctcher had fun with this one. Teya also gives her opinion on the Ava Gardner vehicle Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (1951) and ctcher finally watched Captain Fantastic (2016). They also discuss The Valley, The Ghos…

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F1 ft. Danny Haas 1:01:10

3M ago1:01:10

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Lights Out and Away We Go! ctcher has invited friend of the show, fellow Tape Deck host, and Formula One fan Danny Haas to discuss Joseph Kosinski's latest film F1 (2025). They also discuss ctcher's new Muji notebook + pen. Special Thanks to Audio Master ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Declan Leonard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us an email or voicemail to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cinenaut…

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The Bear: Season 4, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning + The Phoenician Scheme 50:52

3M ago50:52

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There are a number of unique punctuation marks in the title this week. This episode is jam packed. Teya and ctcher attempt their second Laundry Room DVD Collection segment (which now includes a theme song!) ctcher continues his love affair with The Bear and mostly endorses the new Mission: Impossible film. Teya gives a quick review of the new Wes A…

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Future of Film Showcase + Festivals 53:50

3M ago53:50

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Someone has committed a terrible crime against Teya. ctcher has become obsessed with stranger's physical media collections and needs your help! ctcher also went to the Future of Film Showcase 2025, so he discusses the few films he managed to watch, while Teya connects those films with a few film she saw at her own festival last year. Special Thanks…

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The Laundry Room DVD Collection 52:44

3M ago52:44

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The Cinenauts mostly talk about the mysterious stack of DVDs that ctcher found in the laundry room of the building he was staying in. I can't remember anything else that gets discussed. Send us an email or voicemail to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out the new merch store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fourthwall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Ever After 54:56

3M ago54:56

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Are we late? Yes. Did we enjoy talking about Ever After (1998)? You'll need to find out by listening. Thanks for sticking with us <3

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Two Asteroid Films + A House Fire 1:12:29

4M ago1:12:29

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Imagine not knowing Armageddon existed? Imagine being an adult and experiencing Armageddon for the first time in the year 2025. This is Teya's journey on this episode of Cinenuats. ctcher decides he would counter that with a rewatch of Deep Impact. His feelings on Morgan Freeman might stop anyone from listening to our show again. He doesn't care an…

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Da Sweet Blood of Jesus + Sick of Myself 51:44

4M ago51:44

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ctcher's house burned down. It's been a crazy couple weeks. This was recorded before that happened, so the craziest thing that gets discussed on this episode is Teya having never seen... nvm I won't spoil it. The last 10 minutes of this podcast may shock you... We Talk: Sinners, Da Sweet Blood of Jesus, Sick of Myself, Holy Cow, and Copy Cat. Also …

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Time of the Gypsies + The Bridges of Madison County 1:03:10

5M ago1:03:10

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In anticipation of Mother's Day this weekend, our cinematic explorers decided to cover their mothers' favourite films. Teya's mom chose Time of the Gypsies (1988) and ctcher's mom offered up The Bridges of Madison County (1995) . Send us an email or voicemail to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out the new merch store…

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Sinners w/ Sophie Shin 1:15:44

5M ago1:15:44

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Teya is out on assignment, and the only person capable of filling her shoes is friend, returning guest, and the "Official Voice of Tape Deck" Sophie Shin. The conversation starts with Sophie's experience watching the rerelease of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith(2005) in theatres, ctcher gets heated about the IMAX release strategy in Toronto for Sinn…

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A Complete Unknown + Amadeus 1:03:16

5M ago1:03:16

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Our fearless explorers have a blast with this epidode. It all starts with a discussion love for all things pizza. Then Teya talks about Hacks, and ctcher shows love for The Pitt. Then the main discussion evolves into a discussion around Biopics. ctcher watched A Complete Unknown(2024) and Teya reveals her deep rooted connection with Miloš Forman's …

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Broadcast News + The Lifeguard 35:28

5M ago35:28

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Our adventurers are back with another episode. This time ctcher has fallen for Holly Hunter after watching Broadcast News (1987) and Teya has falled for a young, but still moustached, Sam Elliot in Lifeguard (1976). Side Note: ctcher wants everyone to know that Lifeguard sounds absolutely incredible! Other films discussed on this episode: Challenge…

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One of Them Days + The Waterboy 36:48

6M ago36:48

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Listen to two daring cinematic adventures discover how little they watch comedies in real time. First Teya discusses One of Them Days (2025) and then ctcher gets into The Waterboy(1998). Special Thanks to Audio Master ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Declan Leonard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us an email or voicemail to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check …

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The Vanishing + THingu 45:09

6M ago45:09

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The conversation starts with ctcher finally watching Alien Resurrection (1997), but then quickly moves into a discussion of George Sluizer's thriller classic The Vanishing (1988). Teya also introduces ctcher to claymation masterpiece THingu's The Thing(2020) Other Films mentioned during the episode: The Lodge (2019), Brief Encounter (1945), Woman i…

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Dog Day Afternoon + Memories of a Burning Body 56:00

6M ago56:00

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Have you ever wanted to hear two people discover in real time how little they really know about the art they love? This is the episode for you! On this episode ctcher introduces Teya to Field Notes and our hosts discuss the video games they are playing. Then ctcher discusses Al Pacino and Dog Day Afternoon (1975) and Teya gets into the docu-fiction…

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Slow, Yumeji, and Amanda 56:12

6M ago56:12

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The Cinenauts are back with another episode. Teya discusses Marija Kavtaradzė's Slow (2023), ctcher has a existential crisis watching Seijun Suzuki's Yumeji (1991), and they finish the episode bonding over Carolina Cavalli's Amanda (2022). Special Thanks to Audio Master ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Declan Leonard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us an email or voicemail to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Modern Romance + Queer 54:47

7M ago54:47

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on this episode Teya and ctcher stumble into the themes of love, relationships, and human connection. Teya watched Albert Brooks' Modern Romance (1981) and ctcher watched Luca Guadagnino's Queer (2024). Our filmic explorers expand on the conversation by also touching on Jørgen Leth & Lars von Trier's The Five Obstructions (2003) and Paolo Sorrentin…

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Royal Rumble 2025, Murina, and Drive 56:08

7M ago56:08

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Teya and ctcher continue to figure out what this podcast is now. This weeks conversation starts with ctcher's first time watching WWE's Royal Rumble 2025, then Teya speaks about the Croatian film Murina(2021), and we close out with a quick discussion of Drive(2011). Special Thanks to Audio Master ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Declan Leonard⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us an email or v…

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Nostos: The Return, Jaws, and our Top 5 Films of 2024 1:19:37

7M ago1:19:37

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Cinenauts has returned and we couldn't be more excited! Teya discusses Nostos: The Return(1989) and ctcher finally watches Jaws(1975). They also share their Top 5 films of 2024. A few things are changing at Cinenauts. We hope you can stick with us as we continue to experiment with how we discuss the films we are watching week to week. Special Thank…

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Cool Runnings (1993) 52:53

9M ago52:53

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! On This episode of Cinenauts the crew explores the Disney sports classic Cool Runnings. Also on the Episode: ctcher reveals his opinions on Wicked, Boom discusses the Josh Pieters' documentary ‘100 men in a day’ with Lily Philips, and Teya realizes she might be the Lily Philips of watching films. The crew also di…

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The Wizard of Oz (1939) ft. Austin Danger Pod 1:15:22

10M ago1:15:22

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A Team-Up for the ages! In anticipation of the upcoming release of Wicked, Austin Danger Pod join the Cinenauts for this very special episode covering The Wizard of Oz (1939). Also, make sure to listen to Boom's on the upcoming episode of Austin Danger Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ discussing Wicked . Also on this episode: Boom + ctcher share a Last Dance with Venom…

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Titanic (1997) 1:07:45

11M ago1:07:45

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We barely got this one under the wire, but we hope you enjoy this months episode covering James Cameron's cinematic epic Titanic (1997). Special Thanks to Audio Master ⁠⁠⁠⁠Declan Leonard⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us an email or voicemail to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out the new merch store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fourthwall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Cinenauts on social media…

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The Godfather (1972) 1:16:07

1y ago1:16:07

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On this episode of Cinenauts, the crew stuffs their travel lunch boxes with cannolis and homemade pasta as they take a trip to the world of Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather (1972). Also on this episode: Teya wonders when the right time to watch Se7en (1995) is? and discusses the show The Accident (2019). Boom unveils the 3 films that screened a…

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Badlands(1973) ft. Joseph Amenta 1:10:01

1y ago1:10:01

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This week on Cinenauts Teya and ctcher are joined by returning guest Joseph Amenta to discuss Terrence Malick's serene and violent first feature Badlands(1973) Also on this episode: Paprika, Longlegs, Blue Steel, Thelma, Teya discusses her time at the Gimli International Film Festival, Joseph explains what he watches when writing a new film, and Ma…

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The Bikeriders (2023) 1:18:38

1y ago1:18:38

1:18:38

Cinenauts Public Service Announcement: If you are going to get on a bike, motorcycle, skateboard, ATV, whatever. Be the cool person we know you are and wear a helmet. seriously. It could save your life. Boom, Teya, and ctcher don their helmets and jean jackets, cram into Austin Butler's sidecar, and discuss the latest film from Jeff Nichols The Bik…

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Gummo (1997) 1:06:17

1y ago1:06:17

1:06:17

Boom, Teya, and ctcher travel to the tornado ravaged town of Xenia, Ohio to spend some time in the murky bathtub water that is Harmony Korine's Gummo(1997). The Cinenauts also discuss: Boom's brief return to TikTok, Austin Butler, Teya's emotional viewing of I Am: Celine Dion(2024), ctcher and Boom discuss The Bear Season 3, and some brief Love Isl…

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The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg (1964) 1:25:50

1+ y ago1:25:50

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The Cinenauts Are Back! After spending some time away, Boom, ctcher, and new Cinenaut Teya have returned to cover the classic film The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (Directed by Jacques Demy, 1964). The episode also includes an introduction to our newest host, a quick overview of the changes coming to the show, and a rundown of what we've been watching(Va…

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Belly (1998) 1:33:00

1+ y ago1:33:00

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Two new episodes in one day? You bet! We are just so excited to be back. This episode's main discussion is Hype William's only feature film Belly(1998). The crew also discuss Under The Bridge(2024), Black People Love Paramore, The The Beekeeper(2024), Paris is Burning(1990), Team Deakin's Daniel Kaluuya Interview, and the new season of Love Island.…

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The Cinenauts Return: Top 5 of 2022 and Most Anticipated Movies of 2023 1:05:54

2+ y ago1:05:54

1:05:54

THE CINENAUTS ARE BACK, BABY.

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3 Ninjas (feat. Danny Haas of 70mm) 1:10:13

3y ago1:10:13

1:10:13

At long last, Ian and Ctcher are joined by 70mm's own Danny Haas to discuss an all-time childhood favorite, 3 NINJAS. No more fluff in this episode description, let's just right to the episode! Check out 70mm and sign up for their Patreon here! Send us an email or voicemail at [email protected]. Follow Cinenauts on social media: Twitter Instag…

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Prey (feat. Marcie of The Movie Mixtape) 1:10:45

3y ago1:10:45

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The Boom-less Summer continues as Ian and Ctcher are joined by Marcie, co-host of The Movie Mixtape, to talk about breakout Hulu hit, PREY. Also discussed in this episode: Marcie incorrectly gives FACE/OFF 3.5 stars, Ctcher watches BE MY CAT: A FILM FOR ANNE(?????), and Ian comes up with a new Letterboxd list idea! Send us an email or voicemail at …

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Robocop (feat. Slim of 70mm) 1:04:42

3y ago1:04:42

1:04:42

The Boom-less Summer trudges on as Ian and Ctcher are joined by their old pal Slim of 70mm Podcast to talk about Criterion #542, and his favorite film of all time, ROBOCOP. Also discussed in this episode: Ctcher watches ELIVS and AMBULANCE, Slim watches EMILY THE CRIMINAL, and a surprise announcement for next week's episode! Check out 70mm and sign…

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Solo: A Star Wars Story (Exploring Manila in the Claws of Light Pt. 3) 1:09:48

3y ago1:09:48

1:09:48

It's Ian vs. the world as he and Ctcher are joined by special guest and co-host of FILM HAGS Maggie Shanahan to wrap up their exploration of MANILA IN THE CLAWS OF LIGHT with SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY. Also discussed in this episode: Ctcher watched Love Island with Boom, Maggie double features SCHINDLER'S LIST with MANILA IN THE CLAWS OF LIGHT, and m…

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The Florida Project (Exploring Manila in the Claws of Light Pt. 2) 58:07

3y ago58:07

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Ian and Ctcher kick off their Boom-less Summer (title TBD) and continue their exploration of MANILA IN THE CLAWS OF LIGHT with Sean Baker's 2017 indie darling, THE FLORIDA PROJECT. Also discussed in this episode: Ctcher watches The Anarchists, Ian watches NBA 2K22 simulations, and special guest announcements for a few upcoming episodes! Send us an …

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Ash is Purest White (Exploring Manila in the Claws of Light Pt. 1) 1:02:46

3y ago1:02:46

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The Cinenauts are ALL here (gasp!) and will continue their exploration of MANILA IN THE CLAWS OF LIGHT with Jia Zhangke's vibes-only-gangster(?)-film ASH IS PUREST WHITE . Also discussed in this episode: Boom watches ROBOCOP, Ctcher watches The Bear, Ian watches AMBULANCE, and much more! Send us an email or voicemail at [email protected]. Foll…

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Sneak Peek: Ian with BAT AND SPIDER on Miami Connection! 12:02

3y ago12:02

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Cinenauts are off this week, so instead you can listen to a 10-minute preview of Ian appearing as a special guest on our friend's Bat and Spider's subscriber only podcast, Black Dungeon, where they talk about ninja-cocaine-new wave music-cult classic MIAMI CONNECTION. If you want to listen to the full episode, head over to ko-fi.com/batandspider gi…

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Wet Hot American Summer (feat. Dale_A of Bat and Spider) 1:04:23

3+ y ago1:04:23

1:04:23

Ctcher is off this week, so Boom and Ian decided to celebrate the return of sunshine with Bat and Spider's Dale_A to chat about David Wain's WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER! Also discussed in this episode: Exclusive news about Bat and Spider's upcoming Black Dungeon episode, Boom's reverence of J. Lo, the Golden State Warriors NBA Championship celebration,…

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Manila in the Claws of Light 1:08:34

3+ y ago1:08:34

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The Cinenauts kick off a new month of exploration with the pride of Filipino Cinema, Lino Brocka's MANILA IN THE CLAWS OF LIGHT. Also discussed in this episode: Stranger Things 4, Under the Banner of Heaven, and our picks for our next month of exploration! Send us an email or voicemail at [email protected]. Follow Cinenauts on social media: Tw…

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Six Degrees of Separation (Exploring The Hero Pt. 3) 1:10:56

3+ y ago1:10:56

1:10:56

The Cinenauts continue their exploration of THE HERO with Fred Schepisi's SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION starring Will Smith, Stockard Channing, and Donald Sutherland. Also discussed in this episode: Boom vs. DEAR EVAN HANSEN, Ctcher watches TOP GUN: MAVERICK, Ian reaffirms his love with All Elite Wrestling, and our pick for our next exploration through…

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Clouds of Sils Maria (Exploring The Hero Pt. 2) 1:04:26

3+ y ago1:04:26

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The Cinenauts continue their exploration of THE HERO with Olivier Assayas' 2014 CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA, starring Juliette Binoche and Kristen Stewart. Will Ctcher survive the onslaught of criticism sent his way from Ian and Boom? Is Kristen Stewart... overrated? Tune in to find out! Also discussed in this episode: Ian gets sensual with TOP GUN: MAVER…

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The Lunchbox (Exploring The Hero Pt. 1) 52:11

3+ y ago52:11

52:11

The Cinenauts continue their exploration of THE HERO with Ritesh Batra's THE LUNCHBOX, starring the legendary Irrfan Khan. Have the Cinenauts found their new favorite actor? Will Ctcher change his Letterboxd Four Favorite Films? Tune in to find out! Also discussed in this episode: THE NORTHMAN, UNDER THE BANNER OF HEAVEN and much more. Send us an e…

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The Hero 1:01:35

3+ y ago1:01:35

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The Cinenauts kick off a new month of exploration, and their first trip to India with Satyajit Ray's 1966 character study, THE HERO. Also discussed in this episode: SPRING AWAKENING, KAREN and our Satellite Picks for our month of episodes. Send us an email or voicemail at [email protected]. Follow Cinenauts on social media: Twitter Instagram…